Good Hang with Amy Poehler Rachel Sennott
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Dec 16, 2025 
Rachel Sennott, an actress and comedian known for her roles in works like 'Shiva Baby' and 'I Love LA', chats candidly about her upbringing and the dynamics of being a 'nepo baby'. With her friend Molly Gordon providing anecdotes, the two discuss Rachel's journey from early stand-up gigs to directing and showrunning. She shares insights on her Saturn return, her playful fashion rituals, and the unique challenges of turning student films into successful projects, while celebrating her social life and love for Los Angeles.
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Make Your Own Doors
- Do create your own opportunities if institutional doors close or auditions fail.
- Use cheap, repeatable formats (open mics, student films) to build skills and community.
Fearless Flopping
- Flopping without fear is a superpower that frees better work.
- Rachel says her best breakthroughs arrive after hitting rock bottom and letting go.
Start-Standup Story
- Rachel's first open-mic came after a college date encouraged her to try stand-up.
- Her debut joke described being fingered and compared it to tricking a vending machine.