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Amy Poehler Suffers Issue During Podcast

Amy Poehler Suffers Issue During Podcast

Summary

Amy Poehler experienced technical issues during a recent episode of her podcast, Good Hang with Amy Poehler, while recording with actor Christopher Meloni. The podcast, which began in March, has gained popularity on Spotify but also drew some criticism for featuring certain guests.

Key Facts

  • Amy Poehler's podcast is titled "Good Hang with Amy Poehler."
  • During a recent episode, Poehler had a technical problem while talking with Christopher Meloni.
  • The podcast started in March and reached the top of Spotify's podcast charts temporarily.
  • It features candid conversations with high-profile guests like Tina Fey and Jack Black.
  • Poehler faced criticism for including Aziz Ansari in a previous episode due to his performance at a festival in Saudi Arabia.
  • Ansari's participation drew scrutiny because of Saudi Arabia's human rights record and the timing with an important anniversary.
  • Poehler kept the conversation with Ansari lighthearted without addressing past controversies.
  • Listeners mostly praised the unscripted nature of the podcast episode with Meloni.

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