Amy Poehler talks Spider-Man, accents, and Janet Jackson with Tom Holland
This preview is based only on the episode notes, which promise a playful conversation between Amy Poehler and Tom Holland. Expect talk about his love for Janet Jackson, why he’s never hosted 'SNL,' and the trickiest words for him to say in an American accent.
## Should you listen? Based on the published show notes, this episode looks like a light, personality-driven chat rather than a deep career retrospective. Amy Poehler sits down with Tom Holland for a conversation that seems designed to showcase his charm and humor, with a few specific topics teased up front. The notes highlight three main hooks: Holland’s love for Janet Jackson, his explanation for why he has never hosted *SNL*, and the hardest words for him to pronounce in an American accent. If you enjoy celebrity interviews that mix pop culture, performance, and a bit of behind-the-scenes craft, this sounds like a strong fit. The metadata also lists Jacob Batalon as a guest, suggesting there may be some added Spider-Man-world energy in the episode, though the notes don’t say how large his role is. The line that Holland is “saving movies and masculinity” hints at a playful, big-picture framing, but the actual previewed content seems more conversational and personal than heavy. If you’re deciding whether to queue this up, this episode seems best for listeners who like Tom Holland’s public persona, Amy Poehler’s interview style, or breezy entertainment talk with a few specific anecdotes promised in advance. Since this is only a companion preview based on show notes—not a recap of the audio—you should expect the real appeal to come from the chemistry and delivery in the episode itself.
About this episode
Tom Holland is saving movies and masculinity. Amy hangs with Spider-Man and talks about his love for Janet Jackson, why he's never hosted 'SNL,' and the hardest words for him to say in an American accent.Host: Amy PoehlerGuests: Jacob Batalon and Tom HollandExecutive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-BermanFor Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel LovellFor The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat SpillaneOriginal music: Amy Miles Palmolive Ultra removes up to 99.9% of grease leaving your dishes sparkling clean. This episode is brought to you by Subaru. Love goes the extra mile in a long-range Subaru Hybrid…with up to 597 miles per tank in the Crosstrek Hybrid and up to 581 in the Forester Hybrid. Visit https://subaru.com/hybrid to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices