Minnie questions Cord Jefferson, writer and director who won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his movie, American Fiction. Cord recounts a childhood soccer practice where someone heckled him, the story behind one of the most powerful lines from his film American Fiction, and swaps stories with Minnie about extravagantly large seafood towers.

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Minnie questions Jenny Yang, comedian, writer, and actor. Jenny tells stories of teaching her mom to hug her back, finding a love that’s cozy, and spontaneously creates a new t-shirt company with Minnie.

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Minnie questions Shawn Colvin, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter best known for her hits “Sunny Came Home” and “Steady On.” Shawn and Minnie bond over their love of being in the water, the music playlists they curated for childbirth, and absolutely horrible song lyrics.

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Minnie questions Delaney Rowe, comedian, writer, and social media star. Delaney shares stories from her days as a private chef, the key to being in a relationship with a performer, and why jazz hands are a secret message to her friends.

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Minnie questions Gary Lightbody, lead singer and guitarist of the band Snow Patrol. Gary explores what we do with the questions we still have for those who’ve left, the writing process behind Snow Patrol’s newest album, and shares his nostalgia for Spaghetti Bolognese Night.

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Minnie questions Lisa Taddeo, author of Three Women, Animal, and Ghost Lover. Lisa explores the cycle of seeing a robin in her garden, why she and her husband aren’t living in the same love story (yet), and talks about her teeth.

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Minnie questions Jane Lynch, actress and comedian. Jane recalls her parents’ love letters to each other, discusses the process of quieting her inner narrator, and receives a visit from her dog, Mildred!

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Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver returns for a new season on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025!

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Minnie questions Romy Gill MBE, chef, food and travel writer, and broadcaster. Romy reminisces about childhood train rides through India, writing letters to some of the world’s top chefs when she was a young chef in training, and why a meal from a food cart was one of the best things she’s ever eaten.

Minnie Questions will be going on a short break for a few months over the summer. We'll be back soon with brand new guests!

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For the first time, Minnie questions two people on one episode! Minnie is joined by Garrett McNamara, who holds the world record for largest wave ever surfed, and Nicole McNamara, his wife and spotter. Garrett and Nicole explain their incredible connection both on and off the waves, how being on the water helps Garrett process trauma, and the most reckless thing they’ve ever done.

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