Learning Lots

cli·mate jus·tice / noun / a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than one that is purely environmental or physical in nature.

Political activist, environmentalist and double academy award winner Jane Fonda teams up with Hop Hopkins of Sierra Club to discuss climate crises, climate justice and activism with Brie and Jessie.

con·fi·dence / noun / the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.

Amy Poehler [Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation] sits down with Brie and Jessie to discuss confidence. Later in the episode Jessie asks three kids, Oona, Calvin and Story, how they feel about this week’s topic.

lead·er·ship / noun / the action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Rob McElHenney [It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest] talks with Jessie and Mythic Quest co-star Charlotte Nicdao about leadership and what makes a good leader.

anx·i·e·ty / noun / a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Bill Hader [Saturday Night Live, Barry] talks with Brie and Jessie about anxiety and how it has affected his career. They're also joined by Dr. Nina Vasan of Stanford University for a look at the medical and scientific side of anxiety.

cu·ri·os·i·ty / noun / a strong desire to know or learn something.

Gillian Jacobs [Community, Love] and Diona Reasover [NCIS] talk with Brie and Jessie about why curisotiy inspired them to start their podcast Periodic Talks.

Join Brie and Jessie in Episode 4 of their podcast “Learning Lots” as they sit down with TV comedy writer, pop culture devotee, and master decoder of all things Kardashians, Mariah Smith, as well as the trailblazer chef and cookbook author who helped conjure Milk Bar’s unconventional desserts, Courtney McBroom to talk guilty pleasures. We all got them, why not flaunt them? Get ready to dive in and find out which two are at the top!

Join Brie and Jessie in Episode 3 of their podcast “Learning Lots” as they sit down with the author of the book Hot Young Widows Club and grief expert, Nora McInerny, as well as sisters, best friends, and visionary designers behind Rodarte, Kate and Laura Mulleavy! Get ready to dive into how they support their friends through grief and achievements.

Join Brie and Jessie in the second episode of their podcast “Learning Lots” as they sit down with New York Times best-selling author, Glennon Doyle, and Mathematical Physicist, Spiros Michalakis, to relearn what truth really means. What truth do you hold?

Join Brie and Jessie in the first episode of their podcast “Learning Lots” as they sit down with NYT best-selling author, Rupi Kaur, and climber and Oscar Award winner, Jimmy Chin, to uncover how pushing our instinctive boundaries can lead to great successes. What comfort zones do you hold?

Welcome to the all-new Learning Lots podcast, hosted by real-life friends and life-long learners Brie Larson and Jessie Ennis. This podcast will hold space for conversations and perspectives around education and pop-culture, among many things. Join Brie and Jessie on episode 1, airing March 11, 2021, as they are joined by special guests Rupi Kaur and Jimmy Chin.