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Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver

Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver

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APR 30

Richard E. Grant

In our season finale, Minnie questions Richard E. Grant, legendary actor, screenwriter, and director. Richard describes the moment he and his daughter found out he was nominated for an Oscar, his love for London, and then turns the questions back on Minnie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53 min
APR 23

Henry Driver (the Sequel!)

Minnie welcomes back the guest who perhaps knows her best, her son, Henry Driver! Henry returns to answer Minnie’s questions for the second time, to see how his answers have changed after almost four years. He shares why history gives him hope for the future, what he’s learned from dealing with mental health, and which ice cream flavor is OBJECTIVELY the best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min
JAN 22

Lisa Taddeo

Minnie questions Lisa Taddeo, author of Three Women, Animal, and Ghost Lover. Lisa explores the cycle of seeing a robin in her garden, why she and her husband aren’t living in the same love story (yet), and talks about her teeth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 min
APR 16

Governor Andy Beshear

Minnie questions Andy Beshear, the 63rd Governor of Kentucky. Governor Beshear reveals how his father losing the race for Governor in 1987 was a blessing in disguise, how he didn’t have much luck running for office in school, and why his last meal might actually be the death of him. Learn more about Andy's podcast at www.andybeshearpodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
APR 9 · BONUS

Re-Release: Michelle Zauner

Today we're re-releasing Minnie's episode with Michelle Zauner, author, songwriter, and lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Japanese Breakfast. Japanese Breakfast just released their fourth studio album, For Melancholy Brunettes (and Sad Women), and begins their supporting tour this weekend. Minnie Questions will return with new episodes soon!Minnie questions Michelle Zauner, author and musician who performs under the name Japanese Breakfast. Michelle reflects with Minnie on the loss of their mothers, shares how cooking takes her out of her head, and recalls childhood memories of sneaking through a fence to the Willamette River. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
05/01/2024

Minnie Driver

This week we have award winning actress and podcaster Minnie Driver with us for brunch. British born Minnie has lived in Malibu, California for many years, so we swapped all of our tips of the best places to visit after our adventures last week. We found out all about the caravan park Minnie lives in, her love of surfing and being in nature, her struggles with hiding from fame and paparazzi, releasing music and touring, the school pet pig Clodvig, teaching Americans what custard is(!), and how the wonderful dog Riley saved her life in the water! Minnie your life sounds like an absolute dream, grab us a couple of surfboards, we’ll see you in Malibu soon. Minnie’s podcast ‘Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver’ is currently in its third series and 'The Serpent Queen' will be released on Starz this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
08/25/2021

Henry Driver

Minnie questions Henry Driver, TV enthusiast, “libra-tarian” and Minnie’s twelve-year-old son. Henry and Minnie discuss the lessons he learned from grief, the relationship advice he got from a series about time travel, and why his last meal would be a Thanksgiving feast (even if the turkey is a little dry). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
MAR 5

Tim Minchin

Minnie questions Tim Minchin, musician, actor, writer, composer, and comedian. Tim shares the joy he finds in spending eight hours clearing weeds, remembers the angry unsent letters he’s written, and reveals how spending years working on a movie that got cancelled inspired his TV show about transporting a piano, Upright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
FEB 19

Jenny Yang

Minnie questions Jenny Yang, comedian, writer, and actor. Jenny tells stories of teaching her mom to hug her back, finding a love that’s cozy, and spontaneously creates a new t-shirt company with Minnie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 min
03/23/2022

Laura Brown

Minnie questions Laura Brown, journalist and fashion critic. Laura shares why she’s grateful to have found love later than she expected, how she’s happiest living a "split-screen life," and her best baby kangaroos impression. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 min
FEB 12

Shawn Colvin

Minnie questions Shawn Colvin, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter best known for her hits “Sunny Came Home” and “Steady On.” Shawn and Minnie bond over their love of being in the water, the music playlists they curated for childbirth, and absolutely horrible song lyrics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 min
JAN 15

Jane Lynch

Minnie questions Jane Lynch, actress and comedian. Jane recalls her parents’ love letters to each other, discusses the process of quieting her inner narrator, and receives a visit from her dog, Mildred! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
MAR 26

Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Minnie questions Gretchen Whitmer, the 49th Governor of Michigan. Governor Whitmer shares her experience caring for her mother at the end of her life while also raising a newborn, the importance of the “real estate in between your ears,” and Minnie asks her the important question, “Is it going to be ok????” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 min
04/03/2024

Jameela Jamil

Minnie questions Jameela Jamil, actor, activist, and podcaster. Jameela shares how a Nat King Cole song changed her idea of love, how breaking her back as a teenager led to the greatest year of her life, and why she will feel generally pretty good about herself as long as she can pee without help. Listen to Minnie on Jameela's podcast, I Weigh with Jameela Jamil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
02/02/2022

Anaïs Mitchell

Minnie questions Anaïs Mitchell, singer, songwriter and Tony-Award winning creator of Hadestown. Anais shares late-night fried-haloumi memories, what the Greek myths teach us about love, and why it’s easier to write on a bicycle than at a desk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
10/19/2022

Minnie Driver on loss and finding her way back to herself

“Life is an oscillation between being very hard and very good.” In this first ever episode of Therapy Works, Julia Samuel is joined by Minnie Driver who touches on some fundamental challenges we all face in life and gives a fascinating insight in how to manage them. In this conversation we explore: What we inherit from our parents and how that can impact our choices and outcomes How we can learn to live with our wounds but can never erase them How the loss of Minnie’s beloved mother has changed her outlook towards life The crucial importance of hope and how that tiny flicker of light that can help us survive when we feel we can’t Julia’s Website: https://juliasamuel.co.uk/ Julia’s Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe A big thank you to our sponsor, BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option. It’s not only convenient and can be done from the comfort of your own home, but it’s also affordable. All you have to do is fill out a quick survey and you’ll be matched with a therapist! Visit betterhelp.com/therapyworks today to get 10% off your first month. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast team, please contact us on therapyworkspodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Georgie Rutherford Edited by Nick Kingswell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 13m
06/23/2021

Hoda Kotb

Minnie questions Hoda Kotb, broadcast journalist, TV host, and author. Hoda shares how the hardest year of her life prepared her to land her dream job, a heart-breaking memory of listening to James Taylor, and the phone call at 11:53 that changed her life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
JAN 29

Gary Lightbody

Minnie questions Gary Lightbody, lead singer and guitarist of the band Snow Patrol. Gary explores what we do with the questions we still have for those who’ve left, the writing process behind Snow Patrol’s newest album, and shares his nostalgia for Spaghetti Bolognese Night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
03/30/2022

David Duchovny

Minnie questions David Duchovny, actor, writer, musician, and director. David shares the creative introspection that comes after a loss, a dream about his grandmother, and stories of being on set with Minnie (even when Minnie wasn’t there). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
04/20/2022

Ruth Reichl

Minnie questions Ruth Reichl, chef, food writer, and the last editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine. Ruth shares how her mother’s bipolar disorder helped her discover a love of cooking, how her introduction to parenthood started with a tragedy that turned into a miracle, and where to find the elusive perfect peach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 min

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