Good Hang with Amy Poehler Ike Barinholtz
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Apr 1, 2025 
Ike Barinholtz, an actor and comedian known for his work on The Mindy Project and Sisters, shares his journey through the lively Chicago improv scene. He and Amy discuss the joys of being a girl dad and the unique challenges of parenting. The conversation dives into the humorous distinction between perverts and creeps, spiced with anecdotes from their pasts. Ike reflects on balancing family life with his creative endeavors while reminiscing about memorable improv moments and the impact of failure on his career.
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First Meeting
- Amy Poehler and Ike Barinholtz first met in Chicago around 1996.
- Barinholtz attended Poehler's improv workshop after feigning illness to skip work.
Improv Beginnings
- Ike Barinholtz started improv at 18 after a brief, unsatisfying stint at Boston University.
- Inspired by Tim Meadows' performance, he signed up for classes at ImprovOlympic.
Chicago Bulls
- Growing up in Chicago during the 90s Bulls era gave Barinholtz immunity to sports disappointment.
- He saw Michael Jordan play live in his early seasons.