Born To Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert
Born to Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert is an interview show about all the things we absolutely adore, hosted by Ellie Kemper and her longtime comedy friend, Scott Eckert. Each week Ellie, Scott, and various celebrity guests discuss what they were Born to Love: a hobby, a city, a holiday, a cuisine, a movie, a childhood memory - there's so much love to share! Ellie and Scott keep it playful and upbeat while getting into all sorts of topics... all in the name of love.
Episodes
Ellie and Scott are joined by Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, producer, and Ellie's husband, Michael Koman. Michael shares his love of coats and jackets. We hear about how thrilling it is to see if a jacket fits, the impact that his unreasonably large collection of soft outerwear has on his loved ones, and what makes a solo trip to Italy the perfect occasion for a sports coat. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of the TV show...
Ellie and Scott are joined by author, film maker and former talent agent, Priyanka Mattoo. Priyanka shares her love of Karaoke. The three discuss Coachella, what makes for the best karaoke songs and how it’s very American to want to be the expert at everything. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her love of the solar eclipse glasses.
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This week, Ellie and Scott share what they love from 1999. The two discuss their love of Wawa, the hit song “Closing Time” and most importantly, meeting each other!
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Ellie and Scott are joined by comedian, actor, and producer, Mayan Lopez. Mayan discusses her love of auctions and estate sales! The three chat about Dress Barn, Mayan’s wild dining room table, and the inherent risks of shopping on Ebay. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of small booths at restaurants!
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Ellie and Scott are joined by actor, writer and stand-up, Chris Grace. Chris shares his love of rugby. We learn about the origins of the sport, how to commit yourself to a hobby, and Chris’s shocking stance on Wordle. Plus, Ellie shares her love of children’s piano concerts.
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This week, Ellie and Scott share what they love from 1989. There is lots of singing, lots of reflecting on their favorite childhood games and a deep discussion on what “the fire” means in Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”
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Ellie and Scott are joined by author, wellness expert, and Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell. Emma shares her love of home renovations! We learn about Emma’s favorite power tools, the trials and tribulations of the stone yard, and the pros and cons of your romantic partner also being your contractor. Plus, Ellie and Scott share a special joint love this week...involving basketball and showmen!
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Ellie and Scott are joined by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian, D'Arcy Carden. D'Arcy shares her love of board games. The three discuss Pop-O-Matics, the mobile version of Ticket to Ride, and the confusion that arises when you correctly call one of two dice a "die." Plus, Scott shares with Ellie how much he loves hearing his kids' earnest attempts at zingers!
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Ellie and Scott are joined by critically acclaimed actress, Maura Tierney. Maura shares her love of teaching stilt walking. We learn all about the trips that introduced Maura to stilts, the importance of rhythm and how joyous learning a new skill can be. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her love of nest sleeping.
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Ellie and Scott are joined by critically acclaimed actor and producer, Anson Mount. Anson shares his love of pottery! We learn all about the competition show that got him hooked, mug ergonomics, and how he'll never consider himself a true pottery master. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of something "steamy" - a double shower!
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Ellie and Scott are joined by actors, playwrights, and co-founders of Mischief Theatre, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer. They discuss their love of the Dunning-Kruger Effect! We learn all about the four stages of knowledge, Scott’s distrust of snobby wine culture, and America's favorite New York pizza joint. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of loading the dishwasher.
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Ellie and Scott are joined by actress and comedian Alyssa Limperis. Alyssa shares her love of feeding people. We hear all about celebrating Greek Easter, hiding dimes in bread, and her lifelong devotion to Domino's. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of only owning one kind of sock.
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Ellie and Scott are joined by world-renowned sportscaster and TV personality, Erin Andrews. Erin shares her love of the Super Bowl! We learn all about the blood, sweat, and tears that it takes to get that post-game interview, the inherent dangers involved with sideline reporting, and Erin's deep love of the movie Bridesmaids. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott the joy she experienced from spontaneously answering a phone call.
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Ellie and Scott are joined by award-winning comedian and filmmaker, W. Kamau Bell. Kamau shares his love of YouTube! Ellie was expecting to hear about crazy cat videos, but was delighted to discover, instead, that YouTube is full of instructional videos. We hear how satisfying it can be to watch things get done - whether it’s picking a lock, making 1000 egg sandwiches, or teaching a kid how to ride a bike. Plus, Ellie shares with S...
This week, Ellie and Scott share what they love from 2008. It’s a complicated year filled with high highs, and some very low lows. They discuss all the key cultural moments: Ugg Boots, Beyonce, and of course, Scott’s second cat.
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Ellie and Scott are joined by actress and comedian, Michaela Watkins. Michaela shares her love of the iconic TV show, Sex and the City. She shares how her relationship with each character has changed, and she isn’t afraid to talk about some of the show’s problems. Plus, she gives Ellie and Scott her STRONG takes on melons! Scott shares his family’s newfound love of puzzles.
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Ellie and Scott are joined by actress and comedian, Abby McEnany. Abby shares her love of Law and Order Criminal Intent. She talks all about how criminal intent differs from other Law and Orders, what it’s like to work with your heroes and hear about her love of Miller Light. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her love of the Big Apple Circus.
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Happy holidays from Born to Love! This episode Ellie and Scott share some of their favorite holiday movies. Ellie watches Scott's favorite holiday movie, Die Hard and Scott watches Ellie's, Meet me in St. Louis. We hear about Scott’s appreciation of dark comedy, Ellie’s confusion around violence in movies, and some strong stances on Die Hard's classification as a Christmas movie.
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Ellie and Scott are joined by actress, stand-up, writer, and director, Chelsea Peretti. Chelsea shares her love of slimy foods. She goes into why she started eating Nato, discusses the difficulties of being an “it girl” and shuns Scott for eating Hot Tamales in bed. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of go karting as an adult.
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Ellie and Scott are joined by actor and comedian, Nico Santos. Nico shares his love of fashion design! We learn all about his wild times in high-end retail, what exactly makes a Bottega Veneta bag worth the dough, and how Nico wanted to be a comic book artist as a kid. Plus, Scott shares his love of discovering that no incredible feat - not even that of his cat perching on the very top of door frames - is without struggle.
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