Ellie and Scott are joined by Jenna Fischer from "The Office" and "Office Ladies Podcast"! Jenna shares why Keanu Reeves' action films bring her a sense of calm, why she thinks we like to root for Keanu as the action hero, and the surprising connection between "The Office" and "Speed". And speaking of speed, Ellie shares her new favorite way to run! Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at [email protected]. Stay up to date with L...
Feb 25, 2025•39 min
Ellie and Scott discuss the seminal hit TV show LOST with Born to Love’s #1 Fan – Jenny Eckert!!! Jenny is (a) a die-hard LOST fan, and (b) Scott’s sixth grade daughter. Together they plumb the depths of television’s most mysterious island, as well as Scott’s parenting habits. Ellie is transparently horrified by both. And stick around for Jenny’s record-setting game of Love It or Loathe It. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at borntolove...
Feb 11, 2025•56 min
Ellie and Scott welcome their first returning guest – and longtime friend! – Tommy Dewey back to the show to discuss his love of Short-Lived Obsessions. From Arctic Adventures to English Titles of Nobility, Tommy takes us on a tour of some of the things he’s been obsessed with… for two weeks or less. Ellie and Scott share some of their own mini-obsessions and discuss why they so often burn out. Is it because we have an insatiable curiosity about this wonderful world of ours? Or a crippling fear ...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr
Everyone goes to elementary school — and Ellie and Scott love it! They talk about their favorite memories of 20th-century schooling, from Lunchables to tater tots, as well as their thoughts on the modern elementary school experience. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at [email protected]. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our ...
Jan 28, 2025•49 min
2024 was full of movies — as were the 140+ years prior, because film sure has been around for a long time. Ellie and Scott talk about the best movies they watched in 2024, even if those movies weren’t released in 2024, which means Scott reaches back only slightly to the summer for some Glen Powell, while Ellie takes full advantage of the freedom and brings one from 1936. Hey, some plots just stay relevant. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in tou...
Jan 21, 2025•42 min
Scheduled hang outs? Impossible. FaceTime? Too much chin. In the eyes of comedian and writer Jo Firestone, the spontaneous phone call is where it’s at. Ellie and Scott may be skeptical of this particular form of communication, but after laying out all the positives, Jo might now have two new people she can catch up with while driving home from Burger King. Please note: Ellie, Scott, and Jo recorded this episode before the Los Angeles wildfires began. Their hearts are with the rest of their LA co...
Jan 14, 2025•52 min
Sam Sanders has been a steady, calming fixture in the public radio world for the better half of a decade. So why does he always seem to be in a hurry? Where, you might ask, is he always speeding off to? Well, just about anywhere, as long as he’s doing it in a nice car. Sam takes Ellie and Scott back to his automobile origins in his mom’s green Mercedes, gives them a peek at the (more economical) car he drives these days, and tallies up all the speeding tickets he accrued in between. Follow Ellie...
Jan 07, 2025•46 min
It’s that time of year: the time when people take big, synchronous breaks from work. So here’s something to help you relax while Ellie and Scott relax, too. In this episode, they each share their favorite holiday movies with each other. They learn a whole lot about what the other finds fun — and how differently one can define “Christmas movie”. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at [email protected]. Stay up to date with Lemona...
Dec 24, 2024•40 min
There’ll be presents for boasting and strangers for roasting including someone you might know There’ll be grocery store stories don’t fret — nothing gory just classic December “oh no”s! It's the most wonderful time of the year! With Scott and with Ellie, and laughs from the belly to wrap up your year! It's the best ep-isode — one filled with cheer! Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram at @L...
Dec 17, 2024•42 min
Someone let Ben Affleck’s and Jeremy Renner’s publicists know: comedian Ego Nwodim might be giving you a run for your money. Ego exudes love for not only the 2010 Boston-based crime drama The Town, but for its relationships, storyline, New England accents, and the physique of one Doug MacRay — and by the end of this conversation with Ellie and Scott, she’s not the only one. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at [email protected]...
Dec 10, 2024•49 min
Every once in a while, Ellie gets to share her (singular) interest — running — with someone else. And this week, Randall Park is fresh off his first marathon. The actor and lifelong runner talks with Ellie and Scott about motivation and the lies you get told about how close you are to the end. He might even share his finish time… as well as what he really thinks about cast iron pans. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at borntolovefeedbac...
Dec 03, 2024•46 min
In the dark recesses of a heated yoga studio, there is one unlikely enthusiast who keeps coming back for more — and he will not be shamed for his choice of post-workout snack. Scott brings Ellie into the world of hot yoga, and the two talk about the highs and lows of the sweaty activity, plus what’s in and what’s out when playing a game of “big tennis” (Ellie’s words). Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at [email protected]. St...
Nov 19, 2024•40 min
Dutiful and disinfected, the comedian Michelle Collins sings the praises of the cleaning wipes provided by her favorite airline. She has other travel takes to share, too, including insider knowledge that brings Ellie and Scott into the world of CLEAR. She also airs her worst appendix-based fear, and, unfortunately, Ellie realizes she might share it. You can subscribe to Michelle’s daily podcast, The Michelle Collins Show , on Patreon. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescottecke...
Nov 12, 2024•45 min
Have you ever met someone as enthusiastic about seeing a movie in an actual theater as Ronald Young Jr.? The podcaster raves to Ellie and Scott about how some films are just made for the big screen, and they all agree that, many times, the communal experience transcends the movie itself. (How else could Ellie have witnessed what she witnessed while seeing The Hangover in theaters?) Catch Ronald as the host of Lemonada’s own Pop Culture Debate Club , as well on his weekly podcast Leaving the Thea...
Nov 05, 2024•50 min
It’s spooky season, and Ellie and Scott have a lot to say! The two compare costumes and confectionery faves, then find themselves on opposite sides of several cultural divides — including one that involves grubby hands. Also: a human-sized pinata enters the chat. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at [email protected]. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premiu...
Oct 29, 2024•40 min
Born to Love is back! In their first episode since the dawn of Brat Summer, Ellie and Scott welcome Brian Baumgartner, best known as Kevin Malone from The Office, to wax poetic about his love of golf. The three of them talk about the pleasures of singular focus, moderately high stakes, and the right kind of country. Brian’s new book, The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin , co-authored by Ben Silverman, is out November 5, 2024. Find it wherever books are sold. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on ...
Oct 22, 2024•39 min
Ellie Kemper ( The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ) and her pal Scott Eckert are back with more episodes of Born to Love, a podcast where people talk about what they love and only what they love! Ellie and Scott chat with guests like Jenna Fischer, Al Roker, Samantha Bee, and Chelsea Peretti about their secret passions, their favorite hobbies, and the people, places, and things that light them up. In a world full of chaos, why not spread a little love? Hear new episodes starting October 22...
Oct 08, 2024•2 min
Ellie and Scott are joined by Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, producer, and Ellie's husband, Michael Koman. Michael shares his love of coats and jackets. We hear about how thrilling it is to see if a jacket fits, the impact that his unreasonably large collection of soft outerwear has on his loved ones, and what makes a solo trip to Italy the perfect occasion for a sports coat. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of the TV show, "Monk" - while Ellie casually drops that she knows the show's c...
Apr 23, 2024•48 min
Ellie and Scott are joined by author, film maker and former talent agent, Priyanka Mattoo. Priyanka shares her love of Karaoke. The three discuss Coachella, what makes for the best karaoke songs and how it’s very American to want to be the expert at everything. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her love of the solar eclipse glasses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 16, 2024•43 min
This week, Ellie and Scott share what they love from 1999. The two discuss their love of Wawa, the hit song “Closing Time” and most importantly, meeting each other! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 09, 2024•36 min
Ellie and Scott are joined by comedian, actor, and producer, Mayan Lopez. Mayan discusses her love of auctions and estate sales! The three chat about Dress Barn, Mayan’s wild dining room table, and the inherent risks of shopping on Ebay. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of small booths at restaurants! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 02, 2024•30 min
Ellie and Scott are joined by actor, writer and stand-up, Chris Grace. Chris shares his love of rugby. We learn about the origins of the sport, how to commit yourself to a hobby, and Chris’s shocking stance on Wordle. Plus, Ellie shares her love of children’s piano concerts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2024•46 min
This week, Ellie and Scott share what they love from 1989. There is lots of singing, lots of reflecting on their favorite childhood games and a deep discussion on what “the fire” means in Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2024•34 min
Ellie and Scott are joined by author, wellness expert, and Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell. Emma shares her love of home renovations! We learn about Emma’s favorite power tools, the trials and tribulations of the stone yard, and the pros and cons of your romantic partner also being your contractor. Plus, Ellie and Scott share a special joint love this week...involving basketball and showmen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Mar 12, 2024•51 min
Ellie and Scott are joined by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian, D'Arcy Carden. D'Arcy shares her love of board games. The three discuss Pop-O-Matics, the mobile version of Ticket to Ride, and the confusion that arises when you correctly call one of two dice a "die." Plus, Scott shares with Ellie how much he loves hearing his kids' earnest attempts at zingers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 05, 2024•50 min
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 privacy information....
Feb 27, 2024•37 min
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 20, 2024•30 min
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/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 13, 2024•38 min
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....
Feb 06, 2024•51 min
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 answering a phone call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/li...
Jan 30, 2024•34 min
