Good Hang with Amy Poehler Aubrey Plaza
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Aug 19, 2025 
Aubrey Plaza, the delightfully deadpan actress known for her roles in Parks and Recreation and Legion, shares some fascinating tales with Amy Poehler. They dive into her chaotic college days, wading through a mouse-infested dorm and reflecting on their time together on set. Plaza reveals her love for the WNBA, discusses her literary endeavors in children's books, and explores intriguing hypothetical scenarios. Their conversation blends humor with heartfelt moments, celebrating companionship, mental health, and the liberating power of laughter.
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Mice Evicted Me From My Dorm
- Aubrey Plaza describes moving out of her NYU dorm because of a severe mice infestation and vivid memories of mice “parading.”
- NYU told her to leave and she moved down the block in with older musical-theater students who took her in.
Faxing My Way Into SNL
- Aubrey faxed resumes to every SNL department and landed an internship with the design team after a spontaneous Friday interview.
- She worked late, took continuity photos, and quietly blended in while learning how live TV sets get built fast.
Three Big Opportunities In One Week
- In one intense week Aubrey went to LA for a chemistry read for Funny People and also met Mike Schur and Greg Daniels, which led to Parks and Rec.
- She was starstruck on The Office set and later learned she’d been cast to play a version of herself.
