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Lena Waithe

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Aug 04
Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Aug 04
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Lena Waithe is always cool. Amy hangs with the 'Chi' creator and 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' producer and talks about the best part of working at Blockbuster, falling in love with Prince, and why everyone should be watching 'Couples Therapy. Host: Amy Poehl...

Highlights

Amy Poehler speaks with Lena Waithe about the experiences, influences, and relationships that have shaped her creative life. Their conversation moves from theater and television to music, fashion, identity, and the emotional foundations of lasting love.
12:16
Execution makes every idea uniquely yours.
32:05
A strong writers’ room turns personal truth into television
43:35
Curating creates freedom without losing vision.
56:58
Queerness transforms personal style into creative language
1:08:56
Love grows through boredom, honesty, and familiarity.

Chapters

How Lena Waithe Turns Theater Into a Home for Chosen Family
00:00
From Blockbuster to Television: The Journey That Shaped Her Voice
14:50
Why Personal Stories and Representation Matter in Lena’s Work
34:02
How Prince, Fashion, and Queer Culture Fuel Her Creative World
45:33
What Makes Love Last When the Excitement Fades?
1:01:41

Transcript

Amy Poehler: This episode is brought to you by Hershey's. Now, we've got to have a tough debate that we're bringing to you straight from the campfire. Are s'mores better when the marshmallow is gooey or toasty? Got a strong feeling about it? Of course you ...