Good Hang with Amy Poehler Rashida Jones
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Mar 25, 2025 Rashida Jones, an actress and writer, known for her roles in Parks and Recreation and The Office, joins for a lively chat. They bond over their shared love of dancing and reminisce about joyous moments from their college a cappella days. Rashida shares her views on accepting criticism and navigating creativity, while they both laugh about chaotic filming experiences. The duo also dives into deeper themes like personal growth and the power of music, making for an entertaining and insightful conversation.
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Hasty Pudding Memories
- Rashida and Amy discuss their shared experience at Harvard, including Rashida's involvement with the Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
- They touch upon the restrictions women faced at the time, like not being allowed to perform or sing music they wrote for the shows.
Harvard Experiences
- While at Harvard, Rashida explored various interests, from attending raves to joining an acapella group.
- She emphasizes the lasting impact of the people she met, especially Mike Schur, the creator of shows like Parks and Rec.
Parks and Rec Outtakes
- Rashida and Amy share a funny story from the set of Parks and Rec, involving a scene where they had to wrestle Nick Offerman.
- Despite their efforts, they couldn't hold him down, leading to uncontrollable laughter.