Jimmy Kimmel & Molly McNearney

Episode overview

Jimmy Kimmel is an Emmy-winning host, comedian, and producer. Molly McNearney is an Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor. Jimmy and Molly join Armchair Expert to discuss how working together strengthened their marriage, why ten quiet minutes in bed can constitute a date, and raising children who know the president as their family’s antagonist. Jimmy, Molly, and Dax talk about rescuing unprepared talk-show guests, getting fired from radio with less than $20 in the bank, and attempting to evade paparazzi after the show’s suspension. Jimmy and Molly explain why deliberate distortion is worse than disagreement, how to teach privilege without shame, and the importance of building traditions around collective joy.

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1. 0:06We have two returning guests, but never together, good friends of ours, Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNerney.
2. 58:36Sometimes when somebody who's famous is going through something, I intentionally will not reach
3. 2:07:14People need their hair cut all the time, Monica, especially if they have short hair.