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Good Hang with Amy PoehlerDecember 9, 2025
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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About This Episode
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a lot of pictures on her phone. Amy hangs with the Wiser Than Me host and talks with her about being the LeBron James of TV, going to Paris with Ina Garten, and how long they would last on 'Alone.'
Book Mentions
4 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned
Operating Instructions
Anne Lamott
“Anne Lamott is a very prolific and successful author who has written books like Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Anne Lamott's work
For: Readers interested in candid and humorous writing
Key quote: “If you don't know Anne Lamott's work, she is a very prolific and successful author who has written books like Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird.”
The host expresses admiration for Anne Lamott and highlights her candid and humorous writing style. They mention 'Operating Instructions' as one of her notable works, encouraging listeners to explore her books.
ASIN: B006NZBWVW
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Bird by Bird
Anne Lamott
“Anne Lamott is a very prolific and successful author who has written books like Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: mention of Anne Lamott
For: Readers interested in candid and humorous writing
Key quote: “If you don't know Anne Lamott's work, she is a very prolific and successful author who has written books like Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird and Tender Mercies.”
The host expresses admiration for Anne Lamott's work, highlighting her candid and humorous writing style. They encourage listeners to explore Lamott's books, particularly noting her prolific contributions to literature.
ASIN: B004ULYV0A
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Tender Mercies
Anne Lamott
“Anne Lamott is a very prolific and successful author who has written books like Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird, and Tender Mercies.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Anne Lamott's work
For: Readers interested in candid and humorous reflections on life.
Key quote: “I just love her and hope I get to have her on this pod someday.”
The host expresses admiration for Anne Lamott and her writing, highlighting her candid and humorous approach to complex topics. The mention of 'Tender Mercies' among her works emphasizes the depth and relatability of her storytelling.
ASIN: 0394427416
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Somehow, Thoughts on Love
Anne Lamott
“Her latest book, Somehow, Thoughts on Love, is out.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Anne Lamott's latest book
For: Readers interested in candid and humorous reflections on love
Key quote: “Her latest book, Somehow, Thoughts on Love, is out.”
The host expresses admiration for Anne Lamott and highlights her latest book, 'Somehow, Thoughts on Love.' They describe Lamott as a candid and funny author whose work resonates deeply with them.
ASIN: B000OIOQ9Y
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