Good Hang with Amy Poehler

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Sarah Sherman

Explore episode Jun 16, 2026
Comedy
The Bat Mitzvah Set

Sarah Sherman · Jun 16, 2026 Comedy

Sarah Sherman's bat mitzvah was on April Fool's Day, with snake-in-a-can invitations hand-delivered to every guest's house. Standing on the bima in front of 80-year-old conservative synagogue regulars, she delivered her first joke to a rapt crowd and crushed. She has been chasing that high ever since.

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Sponsor Break: Tremfya, Sephora, Visible, Subaru

At 25:57 · chapter starts 19:45

The episode pauses for a multi-sponsor block. Tremfya (guselkumab) is presented as an FDA-approved treatment for moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, with detailed safety information including infection risk and required tuberculosis screening. Sephora is framed as the destination for expert beauty guidance, name-checking Kayali fragrances, Haus Labs foundation, and Laneige Overnight Lip Masks. Visible wireless is positioned as a no-contract $25/month unlimited 5G option powered by Verizon, with promo code HANG for a $10 discount on the first month of Visible+ Pro. Finally, Subaru promotes the 2026 Forester Hybrid (581-mile range) and Crosstrek Hybrid (597-mile range) as vehicles that keep you in the moment longer on road trips.

Comedy
Why Amy Poehler Could Never Get Pregnant on SNL

Sarah Sherman · Jun 16, 2026 Comedy

Sarah Sherman cannot fathom how Amy Poehler was pregnant while hosting SNL, noting she can barely work there when her contact lens is dry. Amy points out that pregnancy makes you a completely different body — something a body-horror comedian should find endlessly fascinating. The mutual amazement is palpable.

Arts
The Russian Tsarina Has Entered the Building

Sarah Sherman · Jun 16, 2026 Arts

Sarah Sherman invented an entirely new Into the Woods character — the Russian Tsarina — from a red lace gown and a fur hand muff, with no lines, no accent, and zero authorization. She then convinced the director to list her in the playbill. This is the origin story of every character she has ever played.

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