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Learning Lots

Brie Larson, Jessie Ennis

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Learning Lots with Brie Larson & Jessie Ennis is a podcast aimed at holding stimulating conversations around pop-culture, trending topics, and some of life's deepest questions. Each episode takes listeners through various segments and will feature celebrities, friends, and experts you know and love.
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Questie Besties

Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, David Hornsby

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Welcome to Questie Besties, the podcast that recaps Apple TV+’s hilarious and heartfelt workplace comedy, Mythic Quest, and celebrates the genuine friendship of its stars: Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim and Jessie Ennis (and David Hornsby!). Every week they’ll watch an episode and dish the tea, cook with steam, and maybe even invite some Questie Bestie Guesties to join the fun. So grab a shovel and dig in!
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re·flec·tion / noun / consideration of some subject matter, idea, or purpose. Brie and Jessie reflect on everything they've learned as the first season of Learning Lots draws to a close. Who do you want to hear from in the second season? What topics do you want to learn lots about? Follow us on social media or write us a review and let us know. Fol…
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flow / noun / the action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream. 2 x Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez talks with Brie and Jessie about flow state and how it affects her performance during high-states events. Later on we experience good flow in practice as we premiere a poem by Prince Ea, written for Learning Lots! Follow Learning L…
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pur·pose / noun / the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Writer, actor, model and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward talks with Brie and Jessie about purpose and how to find it within yourself. Later on, we check in with you, our listeners, to hear what helps you tune out the noise. Follow Learning Lots on Instagram, Twi…
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lis·ten / verb / give one's attention to a sound. Author, television host and former CIA officer Amaryllis Fox talks with Brie and Jessie about listening, and the importance of listening to our enemies. They're also joined by Instagram-birder Joshua Bellamy who discusses birdwatching and what separates one birdsong from another. Follow Learning Lot…
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can·na·bis / noun / a tall plant with a stiff upright stem, divided serrated leaves, and glandular hairs. It is used to produce hemp fibre and as a drug. Comedian, actress, television host and activist Chelsea Handler talks with Brie and Jessie about weed and the dark history of American cannabis law. Follow Learning Lots on Instagram, Twitter, & L…
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re·gret / verb / feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do). Melissa McCarthy [Bridesmaids, Mike & Molly, Saturday Night Live] talks with Brie and Jessie about regret, the things we regret and why. Later on we check in with you, our listeners, to hear about your regrets. Follow Learning Lots on Instagram…
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press·sure / noun / the use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson discusses pressure and how to handle it with Brie and Jessie. They’re also joined by sport and performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais. Follow Learning Lots on Instagram, Twitter, & Linktree Follow Bri…
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Alas, it’s the Questie Bestie’s final episode of the season, so you KNOW they get into it. The Besties welcome the wildly talented Mythic Quest DP, Mike Berlucchi, who dishes the tea on what it was like to shoot the visually amazing “Everlight.” The crew celebrates how incredible it was to land Sir Anthony Hopkins as the narrator, FIREBALLLLLL, and…
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puz·zle / noun / a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge. Magician, wordsmith and puzzle creator David Kwong talks with Brie and Jessie about puzzles, crosswords and magic, and puts them to the test with an original Learning Lots puzzle! Follow Learning Lots on Instagram, Twitter, & Linktree Follow Brie Larson on Instagram &…
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OK, besties, are you ready to laugh your pants off? This week the crew brings on Questie Bestie Guestie, hysterical comedian, and Mythic Quest actress Naomi Ekperigin (CAROL!) to the show to talk about the special “Quarantine” episode. Naomi tells the gang how her experience during the Pandemmy™ taught her she could absolutely survive a zombie apoc…
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act·ing / noun / the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television productions. Jacob Tremblay [Luca, Wonder, Room] discusses acting with Brie and Jessie, and goes down memory lane from co-starring Brie in Room. Later in the episode Brie and Jessie go full method and perform Shakespeare monologues. Follow Learning Lots on Instagra…
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Ahhhh it’s the MQ season finale, besties! But fear not, we have a couple of BONUS STAND ALONE episodes in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! In this episode, Besties discuss the incredible “Blood Ocean,” written by Megan Ganz and Rob McElhenney. They talk about how the show gets meta and devours itself and laugh about how chaotic the shooting process wa…
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This episode has so many levels, and the Questie Besties were here for all of it. They dive deep into Pootie Shoe being Ian’s son, THAT moment between Dana and Rachel in the arcade, the obsession David has for cookies, and Brad and Jo bonding over predator/prey videos. They also discuss the black market of video games, Charlotte’s incredible perfor…
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sleep / noun / a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended. Comedian Mike Birbiglia [Sleepwalk with Me, Don’t Think Twice] talks with Brie and Jessie about sleep and his per…
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Buckle up, besties, cause this one’s a doozy! Questie Besties welcomes former Onion writer and current Mythic Quest writer, John Howell Harris to the show! They discuss all the re-writes John had to endure in the first season, Ashly’s bout with pink eye, and all the awkward dancing done by Charlotte… err, Poppy. They also celebrate Wyld_D at her pe…
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OMG, the Questie Besties are halfway through the season! To celebrate, they’ve invited Questie Bestie Guestie and Mythic Quest writer and actor, Humphrey Ker, to the mic. Humphrey plays “Tall Paul” and he talks about the introduction of his character, what it’s like intimidating the boss (and everyone else) with his height, plus how he wasn’t sure …
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In this episode, the Besties (and David) welcome the spectacularly intelligent and delightful Mythic Quest writer Katie McElhenney to the show! Katie wrote one of the fan-favorite episodes, “Dark Quiet Death,” and she shares so many amazing details about how it came to be! The Besties and their Guestie dig into the awesome 90s production design, ho…
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cli·mate jus·tice / noun / a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than one that is purely environmental or physical in nature. Political activist, environmentalist and double academy award winner Jane Fonda teams up with Hop Hopkins of Sierra Club to discuss climate crises, climate justice and activism with Br…
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Hiiiiii from your Questie Besties! This week, the gang welcomes the amazingly kind and incredibly talented Danny Pudi! Danny’s so nice, even David can’t resist complimenting him. The girls (women) get Danny to dish on what it’s like playing a villain, why he’s afraid of squirrels, and what “bro-ing out” with David actually looks like. They also div…
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Folks, the Questie Besties are really gettin’ into the groove here! This week, they welcome the hysterical and talented Caitlin McGee, who plays everyone’s favorite basement-dwelling community manager, Sue! They discuss the creative choices Caitlin makes on the show and why she loves a prop. Charlotte talks about how nervous she was to pitch the “D…
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con·fi·dence / noun / the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust. Amy Poehler [Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation] sits down with Brie and Jessie to discuss confidence. Later in the episode Jessie asks three kids, Oona, Calvin and Story, how they feel about this week’s topic. Follow Learning Lots on Instagram…
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Are you ready for the podcast about an epic TV show that formed an even epic-er friendship? It’s the first episode of QUESTIE BESTIES! In this episode, the besties recap the pilot episode of Mythic Quest directed by David Gordon Green. Charlotte, Jessie, Imani, Ashly, and David deep dive on DGG’s unique directing style, the audition process, and th…
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Friends, it’s the second episode of QUESTIE BESTIES! In this one, the gals (and also David) recap Mythic Quest episode “Casino” — infamous for being re-written after it was shot! Plus, they welcome their first official Questie Bestie Guestie, Mythic Quest co-creator/executive producer/writer/David roaster/best alt-jokester Megan Ganz to the show! T…
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lead·er·ship / noun / the action of leading a group of people or an organization. Rob McElHenney [It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest] talks with Jessie and Mythic Quest co-star Charlotte Nicdao about leadership and what makes a good leader. Follow Learning Lots on Instagram, Twitter, & Linktree Follow Brie Larson on Instagram & Twitter…
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Welcome to Questie Besties, the podcast that recaps Apple TV+’s hilarious and heartfelt workplace comedy, Mythic Quest, and celebrates the genuine friendship of its stars: Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim and Jessie Ennis (and David Hornsby!). Every week they’ll watch an episode and dish the tea, cook with steam, and maybe even invite som…
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anx·i·e·ty / noun / a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Bill Hader [Saturday Night Live, Barry] talks with Brie and Jessie about anxiety and how it has affected his career. They're also joined by Dr. Nina Vasan of Stanford University for a look at the medical and scie…
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cu·ri·os·i·ty / noun / a strong desire to know or learn something. Gillian Jacobs [Community, Love] and Diona Reasover [NCIS] talk with Brie and Jessie about why curisotiy inspired them to start their podcast Periodic Talks. Follow Learning Lots on Instagram, Twitter, & Linktree Follow Brie Larson on Instagram & Twitter Follow Jessie Ennis on Insta…
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