Good One: A Podcast About Jokes Amber Ruffin Is the Most Fun Person In America
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Sep 18, 2025 
Amber Ruffin, a talented comedian and writer celebrated for her work on Late Night with Seth Meyers, brings her vibrant energy to the conversation. She hilariously recounts her time on Detroiters and shares the joys of her improv experiences in Amsterdam. Amber discusses how she turns today's political chaos into humor, reflecting on her contributions to Have I Got News for You and the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Her engaging anecdotes about musical bits and the connections formed in the writer's room underscore her unique comedic legacy.
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How She Joined Detroiters
- Amber got the Detroiters job through Second City connections and Boom Chicago contacts.
- She wrote while at Late Night because Seth Meyers and Broadway Video allowed outside projects.
Oba Babatunde's Perfect Beat
- On set Oba Babatunde improvised a heartfelt poetic line for Sam that had the cast crying laughing.
- Amber and the cast celebrated the unexpected perfect performance in the birthday episode.
Silliness As Creative North Star
- Amber calls silliness her
