Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Steve Carell

March 24, 2026·1h 17minterviewcomedy
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Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert reflect on their early days at Second City, the joy of failure in comedy, and how their deep friendship and work ethic shaped their careers — all while Steve promotes his new HBO show *Rooster* and shares heartfelt stories with Amy Poehler’s parents.


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Steve Carell

interview on Good Hang with Amy Poehler

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Steve CarellStephen ColbertAmy Poehler

Books

The Righteous Gemstonesby Danny McBride

Companies

HBOSecond City

Topics

improv and failureSteve Carell's career journeySecond City originsfriendship in comedyacting process in comedy vs drama

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