After releasing the first episode in March 2025, ok wait 709,000 subscribers on YouTube, 2 million subscribers on Instagram and 757,300 subscribers on TikTok. Additionally, it won the inaugural award for Best Podcast at the Golden Globes.
The format of each 60-minute episode is pretty straightforward: Poehler sits down and talks in a question-and-answer style that is engaging and insightful at the same time. But the power behind its success lies with Poehler herself. Watching her (or listening to her, depending on where you get your podcasts) is such a joy and she clearly loves learning what makes people excited.
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In its first 52 weeks on the Internet, the podcast has featured a parade of amiable, high-profile guests, including Michelle Obama, Ryan Coogler, and Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as a steady series of Poehler’s former co-stars and collaborators.
Saturday night Live The alum is spirited in her role as host, laughing with friends about past projects, exploring the power of female friendship, and celebrating other creators and entertainers across a variety of genres.
For anyone who has missed this comedy queen’s weekly dose, ok wait Hits all the right spots.
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