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Good Hang with Amy PoehlerNovember 4, 2025
Maya Hawke
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About This Episode
Maya Hawke has a cup theory she'd like to sell you. Amy hangs with her fellow 'Inside Out 2' castmate and talks about what she learned from playing the character of Anxiety, taking the subway to find the right kind of cigarettes, and being afraid of harmonizing.
Book Mentions
4 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned
“The speaker reminisces about their favorite book as a child, where kids run away and live inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: favorite childhood book
For: children and nostalgic adults
Key quote: “where kids run away and live inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.”
The host fondly recalls their favorite childhood book, which features children living in a museum. This nostalgic mention highlights the imaginative adventures that captivated them as a child.
ASIN: N/A
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“The speaker reflects on the themes of love and protection in Harry Potter, particularly how Harry's mother protects him with a spell after her death.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: childhood and imagination
For: Parents and educators interested in child development
Key quote: “I always think about it as like the Harry Potter, you know, you know in Harry Potter how when his mom dies, she puts a spell on him that protects him from dying with love.”
The host mentions 'Harry Potter' to illustrate the concept of love as a protective force in childhood, akin to the spell cast by Harry's mother. This reference serves to highlight the importance of nurturing and magical experiences in shaping one's belief system and creativity.
ASIN: B0F14PDX2Z
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“It's a dragon war college in a fantasy universe, described as romantic and sexy, and served as escapism for the speaker.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: fantasy book recommendations
For: Fans of fantasy and romantic adventure stories
Key quote: “Well, recently I got a lot of joy from the fourth wing book series.”
The host mentioned 'The Fourth Wing' as a source of joy and escapism, highlighting its engaging fantasy elements and romantic storyline. They expressed enthusiasm for the book's hardcore training sequences and character dynamics, indicating a strong personal connection to the narrative.
ASIN: B0BVDJ293G
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The Name of the Wind
Patrick Rothfuss
“A fantasy book that I love. Eagerly awaiting the next book, sir, so chop-chop. So check it out and get your dragons on.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: fantasy book recommendations
For: Fans of fantasy literature
Key quote: “Have you read The Name of the Wind? No.”
The host briefly mentions 'The Name of the Wind' while discussing fantasy literature and training sequences in stories. It serves as a recommendation for those interested in similar themes found in the fantasy genre.
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