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.
Minnie questions Cord Jefferson, writer and director who won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his movie, American Fiction. Cord recounts a childhood soccer practice where someone heckled him, the story behind one of the most powerful lines from his film American Fiction, and swaps stories with Minnie about extravagantly large seafood towers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
Minnie questions Delaney Rowe, comedian, writer, and social media star. Delaney shares stories from her days as a private chef, the key to being in a relationship with a performer, and why jazz hands are a secret message to her friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver returns for a new season on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Romy Gill MBE, chef, food and travel writer, and broadcaster. Romy reminisces about childhood train rides through India, writing letters to some of the world’s top chefs when she was a young chef in training, and why a meal from a food cart was one of the best things she’s ever eaten. Minnie Questions will be going on a short break for a few months over the summer. We'll be back soon with brand new guests! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
For the first time, Minnie questions two people on one episode! Minnie is joined by Garrett McNamara, who holds the world record for largest wave ever surfed, and Nicole McNamara, his wife and spotter. Garrett and Nicole explain their incredible connection both on and off the waves, how being on the water helps Garrett process trauma, and the most reckless thing they’ve ever done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Samantha Bee, comedian, political commentator, and author. Samantha talks about her childhood news program, her Friday Night Lights fandom, and shares her most recent Google search. Listen to Samantha's podcast, Choice Words with Samantha Bee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Rufus Wainwright, composer, singer, and songwriter. Rufus shares why operas are one of his first true loves, how feeling ecstatic doesn’t necessarily mean he’s happy, and why he couldn’t have made it to rehab without the help of Shrek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Gabby Reece, former Olympic volleyball player, sports announcer, fashion model, and podcast host. Gabby shares how she and her husband, surfer Laird Hamilton, balance each other out when it comes to fun and wonder, the people who stepped up in her childhood to help raise her, and how important it is to keep inventory of your relationships. Hear more from Gabby on her podcast, The Gabby Reece Show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Minnie questions Courteney Cox, star of Friends, Scream, Shining Vale, and more. Courteney shares why her temporary breakup with partner made their relationship stronger, why she’s more interested in where we come from than where we’re going, and tells the story of a steak on her Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Lucy Boynton, star of Bohemian Rhapsody, The Ipcress File, the Greatest Hits, and more. Lucy shares how playing the young Beatrix Potter made her into the antithesis of her sister, why she embraces the unknown, and then Minnie and Lucy share funny entries in their childhood journals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize winning novelist (A Visit from the Goon Squad, Manhattan Beach, Candy House, and more). Jennifer shares how fondly she looks back on sharing a crowded hotel room in Ireland with her family, why she doesn’t write about love, and Minnie tries to find a way to be a character in Jennifer’s next book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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....
Minnie questions Sophia Roe, James Beard Award winning chef, writer, and TV host. Sophia shares why she loves when people ask for substitutions in their meal, what she learned from her mother’s substance abuse and struggles as a parent, and gives an answer to “what relationship defines love” that is one of Minnie’s favorite answers in the history of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Rob Delaney, comedian, actor, and writer. Rob shares stories of dealing with the grief from losing his son, why his career in tech companies didn't last long, and how a Boston Red Sox hat led to him meeting his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Liz Phair, singer/songwriter and indie rock pioneer. Liz shares her early dreams of being a visual artist, her initial reluctance to be in front of the camera, and Minnie and Liz spontaneously start writing a song during the recording. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver returns for Season 3 on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The season finale of Season 2 features some of our favorite questions and answers that didn’t make it into the second season. Featuring new conversations with Anthony Doerr, Katie Nolan, Sam Fragoso, Rose Matafeo, Brooke Shields, Graham Norton, and Christiane Amanpour. Stay tuned for our return with Season 3! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions actor, author, and former White House staff member, Kal Penn. Kal shares stories of hearing his grandparents' stories of marching with Ghandi, first-hand experiences of systemic racism in auditions, and the secret ingredient to his favorite vegetarian tacos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions neuroscientist and author, David Eagleman. David shares how a childhood fall influenced his life's work, the impact his teachers had on him outside the classroom (including the legendary Francis Crick), and why a chain restaurant is the secret to his writing success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Brooke Shields, actress, model, and author. Brooke shares stories of dancing down the beach, finding strength while being alone in the hospital, and a story about a young boy she met that liked her bicycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Simon Pegg, actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. Simon shares what his daughter has taught him about love, reveals how he became a part of the Mission: Impossible and Star Trek franchises, and Simon and Minnie come up with the next big holiday movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Julia Samuel, psychotherapist, pediatric counselor, and author. Julia shares the importance of balancing love and work, the importance of going for a good walk to help work through grief and anxiety, and why she kept her old work lanyard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions Madison Cunningham, singer and songwriter. Madison shares the inspiration that changed her songwriting, what she learned on tour with Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers, and answers a new mini question: what is orange wine? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnie questions comedian and chat show host Graham Norton. Graham shares an unexpected lesson from a drama school reunion, what Peanuts taught him about happiness, and the (albeit simple) recipe for his famous “Graham soup.” Plus, a bonus pet psychic story from Minnie you have to hear to believe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
