Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver

Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver

By iHeartPodcasts

Minnie Driver questions everything... and her acclaim as an actor and musician is undoubtedly rooted in her enraptured observations of the world around her. Now, Minnie sits down with experts and trailblazers across disciplines and asks them the same seven mini questions, showing even small questions can uncover larger truths about happiness, failure, love, loss and belonging. In interviewing a range of characters, Minnie questions... how are we the same? How are we different? How do we become who we are? Minnie questions... because it is the questions we ask that help us understand the world around us, and ourselves.

Episodes

Sophia Roe

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.
27/03/2425m 43s

Rob Delaney

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.
20/03/2438m 39s

Liz Phair

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.
13/03/2433m 48s

Minnie Questions Season 3 Trailer

Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver returns for Season 3 on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/03/244m 8s

Deleted Scenes (Season 2)

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.
07/12/2231m 8s

Kal Penn

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.
30/11/2246m 14s

David Eagleman

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.
23/11/2239m 32s

Brooke Shields

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.
16/11/2226m 48s

Simon Pegg

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.
09/11/2242m 27s

Julia Samuel

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.
02/11/2238m 52s

Madison Cunningham

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.
26/10/2238m 33s

Graham Norton

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.
19/10/2232m 0s

Anthony Doerr

Minnie questions Pulitzer Prize winning author Anthony Doerr. Anthony shares the unexpected gift that came from early challenges he and his wife had while trying to grow their family, his advice for writers on creating something that sticks, and why efficiency is overrated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/10/2237m 36s

Constance Wu

Minnie questions Constance Wu, actress and author. Constance shares lessons from the one teacher who believed in her, the love story she had to step away from, and why her daughter isn’t fooled by empty La Croix cans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/10/2226m 4s

Minnie Questions Returns!

Minnie Questions is returning with brand new episodes! Minnie sits down with authors, actors, psychotherapists, musicians, and more. Season 2 resumes Wednesday, October 5th with the inspiring Constance Wu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/09/224m 28s

Dr. Edith Eger

Minnie Questions Dr. Edith Eger, author, professor and Holocaust survivor. Edith shares the story of being liberated from Auschwitz, how she teaches to prevent atrocities, and everything you need to know about Einstein’s odd choice in footwear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/05/2226m 4s

Minnie Driver!

On today’s special Mother’s Day episode, guest host Henry Driver questions Minnie Driver, actress, podcast host, author, singer, songwriter, and Henry’s mother. Minnie finally answers all seven questions that she’s been asking her guests. Minnie shares stories of her acting big break, how love requires a sense of surrender, and why she kept getting fired as a waitress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/05/2237m 40s

Anne Wojcicki

Minnie questions Anne Wojcicki, founder and CEO of the personal genomics company 23andMe. Anne shares how her childhood community influenced her business approach, a story of a divided family united by a surprising genetic connection, and the time she went to Siberia in search of peace and quiet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/04/2234m 51s

Ruth Reichl

Minnie questions Ruth Reichl, chef, food writer, and the last editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine. Ruth shares how her mother’s bipolar disorder helped her discover a love of cooking, how her introduction to parenthood started with a tragedy that turned into a miracle, and where to find the elusive perfect peach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/04/2235m 37s

Lindsey Jacobellis

Minnie questions Lindsey Jacobellis, the most decorated female snowboard cross athlete of all time and four time Olympian. Lindsey shares the story of a fateful fire, how her brother helped shape her athletic career, and how it felt finally receiving an Olympic Gold Medal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/04/2232m 46s

Katie Nolan

Minnie questions Katie Nolan, sports television and podcast host. Katie shares the story of celebrating on the field at Super Bowl 51, what The Matrix taught her about finding “The One,” and the rude awakening of grocery shopping in New York City for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/04/2235m 13s

David Duchovny

Minnie questions David Duchovny, actor, writer, musician, and director. David shares the creative introspection that comes after a loss, a dream about his grandmother, and stories of being on set with Minnie (even when Minnie wasn’t there).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/03/2232m 31s

Laura Brown

Minnie questions Laura Brown, journalist and fashion critic. Laura shares why she’s grateful to have found love later than she expected, how she’s happiest living a "split-screen life," and her best baby kangaroos impression. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/03/2227m 14s

Bob Pittman

Minnie questions Bob Pittman; co-founder, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. and the co-founder of MTV. Bob shares why he’s grateful for a childhood injury, lessons from growing up in the South during the Civil Rights movement, and why plans are bad for business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/03/2231m 47s

Christiane Amanpour

Minnie questions Christiane Amanpour, journalist, television host, and international correspondent. Christiane tells Minnie about the time she fought against a promotion, the story of when Yasser Arafat hung up on her mid interview, and her perfect book title. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/03/2239m 24s

Shazi Visram

Minnie questions Shazi Visram, founder of healthynest and Happy Family Brands. Shazi shares how her son’s autism diagnosis has guided her business, the curious story of cloning her dog, and why her Ted Talk made a translator leave the stage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/03/2228m 6s

Sam Fragoso

Minnie questions Sam Fragoso, writer, director and host of the podcast Talk Easy. Sam shares how a lunchtime routine in high school turned into a meeting with his childhood hero, what he’s trying to let go of, and why he might just want to be Phantom Thread-ed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/02/2237m 5s

Graydon Carter

Minnie questions Graydon Carter, journalist, former editor of Vanity Fair, and co-founder of the satirical magazine, Spy. Graydon shares stories of lasting memories from mentors, the common feature he works into all of his projects, and playing the role of Quiz Master at the dinner table. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/02/2224m 57s

Rose Matafeo

Minnie questions Rose Matafeo, comedian, writer, and creator/star of the TV series Starstruck. Rose describes how her radio tunes her to happiness, what her DIY celebrity height-chart has to do with love, and asks a question about eels that will leave you stumped. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/02/2227m 42s

Anaïs Mitchell

Minnie questions Anaïs Mitchell, singer, songwriter and Tony-Award winning creator of Hadestown. Anais shares late-night fried-haloumi memories, what the Greek myths teach us about love, and why it’s easier to write on a bicycle than at a desk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/02/2234m 21s

Goldie

Minnie questions Goldie, musician, DJ, artist, and pioneer of the UK drum and bass scene. Goldie shares how a traumatic injury led to love letters, how access to art influenced his childhood (and why he feels it is important for our culture today), and what happens when you rush the final stages of a painting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/01/2229m 15s

Debbie Harry

Minnie questions Debbie Harry, founding member and vocalist of the iconic rock band Blondie. Debbie shares a moment at CBGB that changed her life, how a band called “Pure Garbage” helped launch her career, and confirms that pizza is the best. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/01/2230m 18s

Introducing Season 2 of Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver

Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver returns for Season 2 on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/01/224m 6s

Deleted Scenes (Season 1)

The season finale of Season 1 features some of our favorite questions and answers that didn’t make it into the first season. Featuring new conversations with Hoda Kotb, Chelsea Clinton, Colman Domingo, Anna Faris, and Tony Blair. Stay tuned for our return with Season 2! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/09/2122m 14s

Henry Driver

Minnie questions Henry Driver, TV enthusiast, “libra-tarian” and Minnie’s twelve-year-old son. Henry and Minnie discuss the lessons he learned from grief, the relationship advice he got from a series about time travel, and why his last meal would be a Thanksgiving feast (even if the turkey is a little dry). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/08/2129m 27s

Arielle Duhaime-Ross

Minnie questions Arielle Duhaime-Ross, correspondent and host of Vice News Reports. Arielle shares the self discoveries she made while reporting on climate change in Greenland, building empathy for the parts of herself she tends to dislike, and her go-to oatmeal recipe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/08/2130m 33s

Stephen Fry (Part 2)

Minnie continues her conversation with actor, broadcaster, and comedian Stephen Fry. Stephen reveals how teaching someone to read changed his life, why he embraces loving both Wagner and the Kinks, and his thoughts on Amazonian tree frogs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/08/2133m 20s

Stephen Fry (Part 1)

Minnie questions actor, broadcaster, and comedian Stephen Fry. Stephen recounts borrowing all of Oscar Wilde’s works from a traveling library van, what the first love of his youth revealed to him, and recalls a day spent with ducks and ice cream. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/08/2129m 48s

Anna Faris

Minnie questions actor, comedian, and podcaster Anna Faris. Anna shares how her personality was shaped by growing up in Seattle, the painful story of how one of her closest friendships fell apart, and Minnie and Anna trade stories of being recognized... incorrectly. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/07/2129m 5s

Colman Domingo

Minnie questions actor, writer, and director Colman Domingo. Colman shares why being a good host helped him be a better director, wonders if finding the answers to our biggest questions ruins the magic, and takes a firm stance on his favorite kind of barbecue ribs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/07/2132m 25s

Justin Long

Minnie questions Justin Long, actor, screenwriter, director and host of the podcast Life is Short with Justin Long. Minnie and Justin trade Daniel Day Lewis impressions, talk about blowfish (and Hootie and the Blowfish), and a new (impromptu) question exploring how they want to be remembered.If you enjoyed this episode, don't miss my chat with Justin Long on his podcast, Life is Short with Justin Long, which will be released on Tuesday, July 20th. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/07/2130m 56s

Jia Tolentino

Minnie questions writer Jia Tolentino, author of New York Times Bestseller Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion. Jia shares how reporting on Britney Spears’ conservatorship has illuminated the challenges women face in the entertainment industry, how her upbringing within a narrow religious education taught her freedom of thought, and the story of a childhood dream about an abandoned bicycle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/07/2140m 5s

Chelsea Handler

Minnie questions Chelsea Handler, comedian, writer, and television host. Chelsea explains why she always listens to her sisters, finding an orange on a ski trip, and NOT pooping her pants after taking ayahuasca. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/06/2130m 1s

Hoda Kotb

Minnie questions Hoda Kotb, broadcast journalist, TV host, and author. Hoda shares how the hardest year of her life prepared her to land her dream job, a heart-breaking memory of listening to James Taylor, and the phone call at 11:53 that changed her life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/06/2130m 28s

Cindy Crawford

Minnie questions Cindy Crawford, supermodel, actress, and entrepreneur. Cindy shares how the world of fashion helped awaken her creativity, how her approach to modeling has evolved over time, and why her last meal wouldn’t really be about the food at all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/06/2126m 34s

Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast)

Minnie questions Michelle Zauner, author and musician who performs under the name Japanese Breakfast. Michelle reflects with Minnie on the loss of their mothers, shares how cooking takes her out of her head, and recalls childhood memories of sneaking through a fence to the Willamette River. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/06/2130m 8s

Baratunde Thurston (Part 2)

Minnie continues her conversation with Baratunde Thurston, writer, activist and host of the How to Citizen podcast. Baratunde reveals why “how” questions scare us, his mother’s story, and how social media opened up his family tree. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/06/2126m 0s

Baratunde Thurston (Part 1)

Minnie questions Baratunde Thurston, writer, activist and host of the How to Citizen podcast. In this first installment of their two-part conversation, Baratunde and Minnie discuss the difference between doing right and being right, the comfort of being oceanside and how being “in” love isn’t actually a destination. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/05/2124m 39s

Tony Blair

Minnie questions Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the UK and current Executive Chairman of the Institute for Global Change. Tony shares the way his metrics of happiness were changed by holding public office, how he views the future of faith in society, and stories from his university days-- before he considered going into politics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/05/2130m 17s

Nick Jonas

Minnie questions Nick Jonas, singer, songwriter, and actor. Nick tells Minnie the one thing makes him competitive with his brothers, how his definition of happiness has evolved over his career, and why pizza is a dessert. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/05/2126m 15s

Chelsea Clinton

Minnie questions Chelsea Clinton, author and global health advocate. Chelsea shares how the History Channel TV show “The Vikings” became a part of motherhood for her, the changes she experienced moving into the White House, and the intense debate around red velvet cake. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/05/2133m 1s

Jeremy O. Harris

Minnie questions Jeremy O. Harris, playwright, actor, and philanthropist. Jeremy retells his disappointment in getting cut from drama school, and finally rediscovering his voice as an artist at the prestigious MacDowell artist residency. Plus, Jeremy shares the origins of his play, Slave Play (which also happens to be the play with the most Tony nominations in Broadway history). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/04/2128m 4s

Alan Cumming

Minnie questions Alan Cumming, actor, singer, and director. Alan and Minnie discuss the many times they’ve shared the screen together, how Alan’s dog wound up in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (and replaced the Queen), and how his life was shaped by his relationship with his father. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/04/2125m 45s

Sam Taylor-Johnson

Minnie questions Sam Taylor-Johnson, film director, producer, and artist. Sam shares the people who inspired her to be an artist, her battles with cancer, and then she and Minnie disagree wholeheartedly on the condiments for Sam’s last meal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/04/2130m 27s

Dave Grohl

Minnie questions Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters frontman. Dave shares stories about the best post concert meal he’s ever had, how his daughter helped inspire a Foo Fighters single, and a legendary road trip detour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/04/2135m 54s

Ronan Farrow

Minnie questions Ronan Farrow, investigative journalist. Ronan explores the differences between achievement and happiness, the early struggles and sacrifices of his investigation that lead to Catch and Kill, and what unsolved political mystery he wishes he could solve. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/03/2129m 44s

Chuck Bryant

Minnie questions Chuck Bryant, host of popular podcasts Stuff You Should Know and Movie Crush. Chuck and Minnie trade stories of how they have been changed by their children, contemplate nature vs nurture and try to answer the eternal question: what in the world is jello salad? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/03/2134m 37s

Viola Davis

Minnie questions Viola Davis, Oscar-nominated actress from Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Viola shares the story of an affirming trip to the Gambia, what losing her father taught her about life, and how the 8 year old version of herself helps her find joy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/03/2129m 24s

Introducing: Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver

Where and when were you happiest? What experience most influenced your life? Actor Minnie Driver wants to know, and she’s finding out in her new podcast, Minnie Questions. Minnie asks trailblazers across disciplines the same seven mini questions, but the truths that they uncover are hardly small; in these questions, Minnie asks about happiness, failure, love, loss and belonging. In interviewing a range of characters, Minnie questions... how are we the same? How are we different? How do we become who we are? Minnie questions... because it is the questions we ask that help us understand the world, and ourselves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/03/213m 35s
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