Poehler Says McCartney Left Her Starstruck
The comedian named Paul McCartney as the guest who most starstruck her on her podcast, and previewed her upcoming series Dig.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Celebrities
Amy Poehler said Paul McCartney was the celebrity guest who starstruck her most on her podcast The Good Hang, in an interview with People magazine at the Wall Street Journal's Innovator Awards in New York. She also discussed Dig, a comedy series she co-created with Michael Schur that premieres on Peacock November 23.
Why it matters
Poehler's remarks offer a glimpse into the celebrity interview culture of her podcast and promote her next scripted project. The Dig premiere marks her return to series development alongside co-creator Michael Schur.
Poehler's podcast interviewed Paul McCartney on October 13, and her series Dig is scheduled to premiere on Peacock November 23. The source does not provide viewership, ratings or podcast download figures.
The players
Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler is a comedian and actress who hosts the podcast The Good Hang and co-created the comedy series Dig.
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney is a English singer-songwriter and former member of the Beatles who was interviewed on Poehler's podcast.
Noah Wyle
Noah Wyle is an American actor who was named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive and was interviewed by Poehler on her podcast.
The details
Poehler told People that she would have loved to interview Dolly Parton, and she interviewed Noah Wyle on her podcast, the same week Wyle was named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive. Dig features Hugh Laurie and Geraldine Viswanathan and follows women working on an archaeological dig.
Timeline
October 13: Poehler interviewed Paul McCartney on The Good Hang.
October 29: Poehler spoke to People at the Wall Street Journal's Innovator Awards in New York.
November 23: Dig premieres on Peacock.
Industry Dynamics
Poehler's podcast interviews and her scripted series Dig reflect the broader trend of comedians moving between audio conversation formats and scripted streaming television. The source does not provide further industry context.
Dig will stream exclusively on Peacock beginning November 23, so viewers will need a Peacock subscription to watch the series. The source does not specify pricing or subscription tier details.
The takeaway
Comedy podcasts can offer candid behind-the-scenes insight into the performers who make them, and a guest's influence on a host can be as revealing as the interview itself. Viewers curious about Poehler's work can follow Dig when it debuts on Peacock.
What happens next
Dig premieres on Peacock November 23.
Further reading
Follow more celebrity news on Amy Poehler's upcoming projects and interviews.
Source note: This article includes information reported by GEO TV.
