Born To Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert

Ellie and Scott are joined by critically acclaimed actress, Maura Tierney. Maura shares her love of teaching stilt walking. We learn all about the trips that introduced Maura to stilts, the importance of rhythm and how joyous learning a new skill can be. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her love of nest sleeping.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Ellie and Scott are joined by critically acclaimed actor and producer, Anson Mount. Anson shares his love of pottery! We learn all about the competition show that got him hooked, mug ergonomics, and how he'll never consider himself a true pottery master. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of something "steamy" - a double shower! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystud...

Ellie and Scott are joined by actors, playwrights, and co-founders of Mischief Theatre, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer. They discuss their love of the Dunning-Kruger Effect! We learn all about the four stages of knowledge, Scott’s distrust of snobby wine culture, and America's favorite New York pizza joint. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of loading the dishwasher. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Ellie and Scott are joined by actress and comedian Alyssa Limperis. Alyssa shares her love of feeding people. We hear all about celebrating Greek Easter, hiding dimes in bread, and her lifelong devotion to Domino's. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of only owning one kind of sock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn...

Ellie and Scott are joined by world-renowned sportscaster and TV personality, Erin Andrews. Erin shares her love of the Super Bowl! We learn all about the blood, sweat, and tears that it takes to get that post-game interview, the inherent dangers involved with sideline reporting, and Erin's deep love of the movie Bridesmaids. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott the joy she experienced from spontaneously...

Ellie and Scott are joined by award-winning comedian and filmmaker, W. Kamau Bell. Kamau shares his love of YouTube! Ellie was expecting to hear about crazy cat videos, but was delighted to discover, instead, that YouTube is full of instructional videos. We hear how satisfying it can be to watch things get done - whether it’s picking a lock, making 1000 egg sandwiches, or teaching a kid how to rid...

This week, Ellie and Scott share what they love from 2008. It’s a complicated year filled with high highs, and some very low lows. They discuss all the key cultural moments: Ugg Boots, Beyonce, and of course, Scott’s second cat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellie and Scott are joined by actress and comedian, Michaela Watkins. Michaela shares her love of the iconic TV show, Sex and the City. She shares how her relationship with each character has changed, and she isn’t afraid to talk about some of the show’s problems. Plus, she gives Ellie and Scott her STRONG takes on melons! Scott shares his family’s newfound love of puzzles. See omnystudio.com/list...

Ellie and Scott are joined by actress and comedian, Abby McEnany. Abby shares her love of Law and Order Criminal Intent. She talks all about how criminal intent differs from other Law and Orders, what it’s like to work with your heroes and hear about her love of Miller Light. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her love of the Big Apple Circus.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See...

Happy holidays from Born to Love! This episode Ellie and Scott share some of their favorite holiday movies. Ellie watches Scott's favorite holiday movie, Die Hard and Scott watches Ellie's, Meet me in St. Louis. We hear about Scott’s appreciation of dark comedy, Ellie’s confusion around violence in movies, and some strong stances on Die Hard's classification as a Christmas movie.  See omnystudio.c...

Ellie and Scott are joined by actress, stand-up, writer, and director, Chelsea Peretti. Chelsea shares her love of slimy foods. She goes into why she started eating Nato, discusses the difficulties of being an “it girl” and shuns Scott for eating Hot Tamales in bed. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of go karting as an adult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio...

Ellie and Scott are joined by actor and comedian, Nico Santos. Nico shares his love of fashion design! We learn all about his wild times in high-end retail, what exactly makes a Bottega Veneta bag worth the dough, and how Nico wanted to be a comic book artist as a kid. Plus, Scott shares his love of discovering that no incredible feat - not even that of his cat perching on the very top of door fra...

Ellie and Scott are joined by stand-up, writer, actor, and producer Sam Jay for a special live recording in New York City! Sam shares her love of TV sitcoms. We also hear about Sam's trials and tribulations at Catholic school, and she and Ellie bond over their mutual distaste of soup. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie a love he discovered while visiting New York... watching people ice skate! See omnys...

Ellie and Scott are joined by skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk. Tony shares his love of 80’s movies! We learn all about cult classics, Tony’s appreciation for movie props, and what’s classified as a “Satan Movie.” Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her discovery of a new favorite snack — turkey jerky! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Ellie and Scott are joined by actress and comedian, Mary Sohn! Mary shares her love of comeuppance. We hear all about the pleasant satisfaction of seeing rule-breakers get caught, a battle over Surface Pro, and....Scott's secret ownership of a very famous hotel chain?! Plus, Ellie and Scott share all that they love about - gobble gobble - Thanksgiving! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Ellie and Scott are joined by runner, race announcer, and podcast host, Ali Feller. Ali shares her love of running! She talks all about never being able to do a pull up, hiding during the Presidential Fitness Test, and her strong feelings towards Daisy Duck. Plus, Scott discusses his newfound love of crossword puzzles (but only the easy ones!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Ellie and Scott are joined by five-time Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and singer, Jane Lynch! Jane shares her love of "the simple life." She chats about trying to buy less stuff, finding pleasure in everyday events, and keeping her circle of friends near and dear. We learn all about her love-hate relationship with Amazon purchases, the wonder of astrology, and - in an unforeseen twist - the...

Ellie and Scott are joined by chef, author, and online cooking host Sohla El-Waylly. Sohla shares her love of DVD extras, specifically audio commentaries! We discuss how often Sohla has watched DVD commentaries for The Office, a fun new name for kitchen disasters, and Sohla's lukewarm feelings about Halloween. Speaking of Halloween... Ellie and Scott share their own opinions about the ghoulish hol...

Ellie and Scott are joined by critically acclaimed cartoonist and best-selling author, Roz Chast. Roz shares her love of leftovers! She loves not fussing over food and isn't afraid to combine Chinese food with a little tuna. Roz even collects the names that different families have for eating leftovers, like "fending," "scrounging," and "goblin meal." Plus Ellie shares with Scott her love of return...

Ellie and Scott are joined by two-time Tony Award winning actress, singer, and dancer, Sutton Foster. Sutton intended to share only her love of crochet, but it quickly becomes clear she loves almost any type of crafting! We hear about her crocheted cactuses, her disdain for yarn dye lots, and how she even finds time to craft during a Broadway show. Plus, Ellie reveals the profound comfort she find...

Ellie and Scott are joined by stand-up comedian, actress, and reality TV host Nikki Glaser. Nikki was born to love Taylor Swift. She shares how much she appreciates Taylor’s artistry, how she tried to convert her mom to a Swiftie and just how fun it is to be obsessed with something. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her love of an unplanned road trip.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Ellie and Scott are joined by award-winning author and journalist Michael Lewis. Michael shares his love of his children's sports teams! He loves coaching them, watching the weird things kids do when they can't remember the rules of the game, and - most of all - witnessing (and occasionally participating in!) the bad behavior of parents on the sidelines. Also, Ellie recounts sharing a great love w...

Ellie and Scott sit down with talk show host and comedian Samantha Bee! Samantha shares her undying love of cats. We learn about Sam's pet family history, Ellie's complicated relationship with cats, and the time Samantha Bee once rode in a car full of wasps. Plus, as we say goodbye to summer, Scott professes his love of swim shirts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystud...

Ellie and Scott are joined by writer, adventurer, and musher, Blair Braverman. Blair shares her love of dog sledding! We learn about the heroism of Balto the Alaskan Husky, the cheesecake that fueled Blair for an entire trip, and how Blair’s blind dog has saved her team not once - but twice. Plus, a special surprise...Scott and Ellie got to see each other IRL (In Real Life)! See omnystudio.com/lis...

Ellie and Scott are joined by actor, writer, and comedian, Tommy Dewey. Tommy has a deep love for endurance sports - not only as a competitor, but also as a spectator! He takes a hard stance on toe shoes, shows off his youthful and stylish jacket, and shuns Scott for consuming chicken kickers on his wedding day. Plus, Ellie tries to explain to Scott her love of foam rollers (Tommy understands). Se...