Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver

Minnie questions Lucy Boynton, star of Bohemian Rhapsody, The Ipcress File, the Greatest Hits, and more. Lucy shares how playing the young Beatrix Potter made her into the antithesis of her sister, why she embraces the unknown, and then Minnie and Lucy share funny entries in their childhood journals.

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Minnie questions Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize winning novelist (A Visit from the Goon Squad, Manhattan Beach, Candy House, and more). Jennifer shares how fondly she looks back on sharing a crowded hotel room in Ireland with her family, why she doesn’t write about love, and Minnie tries to find a way to be a character in Jennifer’s next book.

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Minnie questions Jameela Jamil, actor, activist, and podcaster. Jameela shares how a Nat King Cole song changed her idea of love, how breaking her back as a teenager led to the greatest year of her life, and why she will feel generally pretty good about herself as long as she can pee without help.

Listen to Minnie on Jameela's podcast, I Weigh with Jameela Jamil.

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Minnie questions Sophia Roe, James Beard Award winning chef, writer, and TV host. Sophia shares why she loves when people ask for substitutions in their meal, what she learned from her mother’s substance abuse and struggles as a parent, and gives an answer to “what relationship defines love” that is one of Minnie’s favorite answers in the history of the show.

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Minnie questions Rob Delaney, comedian, actor, and writer. Rob shares stories of dealing with the grief from losing his son, why his career in tech companies didn't last long, and how a Boston Red Sox hat led to him meeting his wife.

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Minnie questions Liz Phair, singer/songwriter and indie rock pioneer. Liz shares her early dreams of being a visual artist, her initial reluctance to be in front of the camera, and Minnie and Liz spontaneously start writing a song during the recording.

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Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver returns for Season 3 on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024!

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The season finale of Season 2 features some of our favorite questions and answers that didn’t make it into the second season. Featuring new conversations with Anthony Doerr, Katie Nolan, Sam Fragoso, Rose Matafeo, Brooke Shields, Graham Norton, and Christiane Amanpour. Stay tuned for our return with Season 3!

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Minnie questions actor, author, and former White House staff member, Kal Penn. Kal shares stories of hearing his grandparents' stories of marching with Ghandi, first-hand experiences of systemic racism in auditions, and the secret ingredient to his favorite vegetarian tacos.

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Minnie questions neuroscientist and author, David Eagleman. David shares how a childhood fall influenced his life's work, the impact his teachers had on him outside the classroom (including the legendary Francis Crick), and why a chain restaurant is the secret to his writing success.

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Minnie questions Brooke Shields, actress, model, and author. Brooke shares stories of dancing down the beach, finding strength while being alone in the hospital, and a story about a young boy she met that liked her bicycle.

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Minnie questions Simon Pegg, actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. Simon shares what his daughter has taught him about love, reveals how he became a part of the Mission: Impossible and Star Trek franchises, and Simon and Minnie come up with the next big holiday movie.

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Minnie questions Julia Samuel, psychotherapist, pediatric counselor, and author. Julia shares the importance of balancing love and work, the importance of going for a good walk to help work through grief and anxiety, and why she kept her old work lanyard.

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Minnie questions Madison Cunningham, singer and songwriter. Madison shares the inspiration that changed her songwriting, what she learned on tour with Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers, and answers a new mini question: what is orange wine?

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Minnie questions comedian and chat show host Graham Norton. Graham shares an unexpected lesson from a drama school reunion, what Peanuts taught him about happiness, and the (albeit simple) recipe for his famous “Graham soup.” Plus, a bonus pet psychic story from Minnie you have to hear to believe!

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Minnie questions Pulitzer Prize winning author Anthony Doerr. Anthony shares the unexpected gift that came from early challenges he and his wife had while trying to grow their family, his advice for writers on creating something that sticks, and why efficiency is overrated.

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Minnie questions Constance Wu, actress and author. Constance shares lessons from the one teacher who believed in her, the love story she had to step away from, and why her daughter isn’t fooled by empty La Croix cans.

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Minnie Questions is returning with brand new episodes! Minnie sits down with authors, actors, psychotherapists, musicians, and more. Season 2 resumes Wednesday, October 5th with the inspiring Constance Wu.

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Minnie Questions Dr. Edith Eger, author, professor and Holocaust survivor. Edith shares the story of being liberated from Auschwitz, how she teaches to prevent atrocities, and everything you need to know about Einstein’s odd choice in footwear.

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