Prickly and Blooming

Meeting the JTs | Monica Danna

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Wrapping up the month, host Jessie Browning takes a break from the deep topics to indulge in celebrity crushes with Monica Danna. Two and a half years ago, Jessie met her celebrity crush, Justin Theroux, after the actor walked into her coffee shop. Monica shares her story about how her dad helped her to meet her celebrity crush, Justin Timberlake, on a cold December night.

Listen to how both gathered the courage to initially approach their crushes, but how second changes provided those memories of a lifetime.

Episode Timeline:
  • [00:05] Intro
  • [02:08] Hello Monica
  • [04:31] Jessie's history with Justin Theroux
  • [06:26] February 18, 2018
  • [11:39] There he is again
  • [14:46] Selfies with Justin
  • [17:56] Waiting for Armageddon
  • [21:02] "Are you going to watch The Leftovers now?"
  • [23:31] The shirt
  • [26:58] Monica's story
  • [32:34] Heading to the airport
  • [34:46] Seeing Justin Timberlake
  • [36:47] "I'll never forget this feeling"
  • [39:35] A second chance
  • [41:57] Recapping at Taco Cabana
  • [44:31] Jessie's rapid fire questions
    • [55:37] Outro

    Resources Mentioned:
    • Justin Theroux
  • HBO's 6 Feet Under
  • HBO's The Leftovers
  • Justin Timberlake
  • The 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake
    • Standout Quotes:
    • "I hope that this photo is framed somewhere in your home." -Monica Danna [17:06]
  • "I did not talk about her. I was not bringing her into my moment." -Jessie Browning [18:56]
  • "So we're standing there and I'll never forget this feeling. The stairs from the jet slowly lower down and my heart just drops to my stomach. Like, this is happening. This is my moment. This is what I've been waiting for my whole life." -Monica Danna [36:47]
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