Cole Escola, a talented writer, actor, and comedian known for 'Oh, Mary!' and 'Difficult People', joins Amy for a lively chat. They dive into the joy of being annoying rather than boring, and Escola's love for wigs shines through in hilarious anecdotes. The duo reminisces about shared struggles in the theater and the surreal experience of public success. They also explore the quirky world of miniatures and weigh in on the emotional intricacies of acting while keeping the conversation light and playful with personal stories.
01:04:09
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
question_answer ANECDOTE
Broadway Exhaustion Reality
Cole described the exhaustion of performing eight shows a week on Broadway.
They highlighted how this intense schedule makes downtime feel less enjoyable.
insights INSIGHT
Rooting For Annoying Characters
Cole aimed for the audience to love their character even if they found them annoying.
They wanted to create sympathy for a flawed, 'too much' personality.
question_answer ANECDOTE
First NYC Impression
Cole's first New York residence was the elderly-filled Upper East Side.
They were surprised at the quiet, early-closing atmosphere of that area.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Published in 1939, 'The Grapes of Wrath' is a powerful and poignant novel by John Steinbeck. It tells the story of the Joad family, Oklahoma tenant farmers who are forced to leave their home after the devastating effects of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. The novel follows their arduous journey along Route 66 to California, where they face numerous hardships, including poverty, exploitation, and the loss of family members. The book explores themes of family, survival, and the struggle for human dignity in the face of overwhelming adversity. It also delves into the broader social and economic issues of the time, highlighting the conflict between the powerful and the powerless. Steinbeck's work is known for its vivid portrayal of the human condition and its impact on American literature and society[2][4][5].
Cole Escola just feels so lucky that they get to play. Amy hangs with the 'Oh, Mary!' star and talks about being annoying instead of boring, having the perfect face for wigs, and their favorite restaurant, Uncle Gino's.
Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Amy Sedaris and Cole Escola Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson, Belle Roman, Francis X Bernal Jr., Caroline Jannace, and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original Music: Amy Miles
Good Hang with Amy Poehler 
