Episodes
Ellie and Scott are joined by stand-up, writer, actor, and producer Sam Jay for a special live recording in New York City! Sam shares her love of TV sitcoms. We also hear about Sam's trials and tribulations at Catholic school, and she and Ellie bond over their mutual distaste of soup. Plus, Scott shares with Ellie a love he discovered while visiting New York... watching people ice skate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/05/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk. Tony shares his love of 80’s movies! We learn all about cult classics, Tony’s appreciation for movie props, and what’s classified as a “Satan Movie.” Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her discovery of a new favorite snack — turkey jerky! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/28/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by actress and comedian, Mary Sohn! Mary shares her love of comeuppance. We hear all about the pleasant satisfaction of seeing rule-breakers get caught, a battle over Surface Pro, and....Scott's secret ownership of a very famous hotel chain?! Plus, Ellie and Scott share all that they love about - gobble gobble - Thanksgiving! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/21/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by runner, race announcer, and podcast host, Ali Feller. Ali shares her love of running! She talks all about never being able to do a pull up, hiding during the Presidential Fitness Test, and her strong feelings towards Daisy Duck. Plus, Scott discusses his newfound love of crossword puzzles (but only the easy ones!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/14/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by five-time Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and singer, Jane Lynch! Jane shares her love of "the simple life." She chats about trying to buy less stuff, finding pleasure in everyday events, and keeping her circle of friends near and dear. We learn all about her love-hate relationship with Amazon purchases, the wonder of astrology, and - in an unforeseen twist - the reveal that Scott's childhood home burned down! Scott also shares with Ellie his love of eating...
Published 11/07/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by chef, author, and online cooking host Sohla El-Waylly. Sohla shares her love of DVD extras, specifically audio commentaries! We discuss how often Sohla has watched DVD commentaries for The Office, a fun new name for kitchen disasters, and Sohla's lukewarm feelings about Halloween. Speaking of Halloween... Ellie and Scott share their own opinions about the ghoulish holiday. Is it Spook-tacular? Or Boo-ring?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/31/23
Hi, Born to Love Fans! We want to share a new podcast that we think you'll love - JoJo Siwa Now.  About the show: High side ponytail and Bows. That was then, THIS is NOW. She's a recording artist, actress, producer, author. JoJo Siwa is an advocate, a creator, an entrepreneur. She speaks her mind and she has a lot to say. he's a global superstar. She's a force. She's a friend. She's outspoken. This is JoJo Siwa NOW. Listen here and subscribe to JoJo Siwa Now on the iHeartRadio app or...
Published 10/30/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by critically acclaimed cartoonist and best-selling author, Roz Chast. Roz shares her love of leftovers! She loves not fussing over food and isn't afraid to combine Chinese food with a little tuna. Roz even collects the names that different families have for eating leftovers, like "fending," "scrounging," and "goblin meal." Plus Ellie shares with Scott her love of returning home after an evening out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/24/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by two-time Tony Award winning actress, singer, and dancer, Sutton Foster. Sutton intended to share only her love of crochet, but it quickly becomes clear she loves almost any type of crafting! We hear about her crocheted cactuses, her disdain for yarn dye lots, and how she even finds time to craft during a Broadway show. Plus, Ellie reveals the profound comfort she finds in soft voices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/17/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by stand-up comedian, actress, and reality TV host Nikki Glaser. Nikki was born to love Taylor Swift. She shares how much she appreciates Taylor’s artistry, how she tried to convert her mom to a Swiftie and just how fun it is to be obsessed with something. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott her love of an unplanned road trip.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/10/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by award-winning author and journalist Michael Lewis. Michael shares his love of his children's sports teams! He loves coaching them, watching the weird things kids do when they can't remember the rules of the game, and - most of all - witnessing (and occasionally participating in!) the bad behavior of parents on the sidelines. Also, Ellie recounts sharing a great love with her own young children: the music and power of Bruce Springsteen! See omnystudio.com/listener...
Published 10/03/23
Ellie and Scott sit down with talk show host and comedian Samantha Bee! Samantha shares her undying love of cats. We learn about Sam's pet family history, Ellie's complicated relationship with cats, and the time Samantha Bee once rode in a car full of wasps. Plus, as we say goodbye to summer, Scott professes his love of swim shirts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/26/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by writer, adventurer, and musher, Blair Braverman. Blair shares her love of dog sledding! We learn about the heroism of Balto the Alaskan Husky, the cheesecake that fueled Blair for an entire trip, and how Blair’s blind dog has saved her team not once - but twice. Plus, a special surprise...Scott and Ellie got to see each other IRL (In Real Life)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/19/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by actor, writer, and comedian, Tommy Dewey. Tommy has a deep love for endurance sports - not only as a competitor, but also as a spectator! He takes a hard stance on toe shoes, shows off his youthful and stylish jacket, and shuns Scott for consuming chicken kickers on his wedding day. Plus, Ellie tries to explain to Scott her love of foam rollers (Tommy understands). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/12/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by author, producer and head judge on Top Chef, Gail Simmons. Gail wants the world to know she loves more than just food. On this episode, she shares her passion for time travel. Gail discusses Back to the Future, cottage cheese, and destiny… Plus, Scott shares with Ellie his love of the kiss cam.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/05/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by stand-up comedian, actress and writer Atsuko Okatsuka. Atsuko shares her love of Hamilton, the Musical. She talks about all things musicals, lip synching with her husband, the Cats movie, and the power of enunciation. Atsuko even dives into a philosophical discussion of conceptual art. Plus, Ellie shares with Scott the joy she feels on days when she doesn't shower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/29/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by New York Times columnist and CBS News political analyst, Jamelle Bouie. Jamelle typically covers American politics, but did you know he also reports on cereal? Jamelle reveals why he thinks Cinnamon Toast Crunch is a top tier cereal, shares how he simultaneously tries to keep his kids from eating the most sugary cereal, and talks about his fascination with the ways people like cereal (especially Ellie’s psychotic childhood cereal habit). Plus, Scott and Ellie...
Published 08/22/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by comedian and actress, Kristen Schaal! Kristen is here to talk about her boundless love of magic. Sleight of hand, bending spoons, card tricks, rabbits in hats, you name it - she loves it! She also likes Rihanna. Plus, Scott shares the thing that can completely turn his day around: Drive-thru!  (Quick note: This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/15/23
Hi, Born to Love Fans! We want to share a new podcast from Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network that we think you'll love - Bombing with Eric Andre.  About the show: Join stand-up comedian Eric Andre every week as he hangs with his friends to talk about BOMBING. They talk about their worst moments in all sorts of ways - on stage, in public, bombing in life and many more gnarly stories that may or may not involve audience members throwing a punch. Were these tales from being “under the...
Published 08/11/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by comedian, New York Times best-selling author, and cohost of “This Might Get Weird,” Mamrie Hart! Mamrie shares her pure and genuine love of all things Guy Fieri! You probably know Guy from his cooking shows and trademark look, but Mamrie also loves the other side of Guy, from his support of restaurants during the pandemic to his childhood pedal-powered pretzel bike. And Mamrie reveals a popular movie character who was based on Guy Fieri! Plus, Scott shares his...
Published 08/08/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by actor and comedian Matt Oberg! Matt shares his love of sleepaway camp and all the adventures that come with it -- having minimal adult supervision, crying himself to sleep, and mixing concrete with his bare hands. Plus, Ellie and Scott disagree on the merits of airplane naps! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/01/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by America's Sweetheart, Mr. Al Roker! He's a feature anchor on the Today Show, a weatherman, a journalist, a Broadway star, a best-selling author...and, he cooks! In this episode, Al dives into his love of barbecue. He shares some of his culinary innovations on the grill, brainstorms how many donut boxes can fit in a Mini Cooper, and discusses his passion for the ever-elusive McRib. Plus, Ellie shares her love of "free" hotel breakfasts. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Published 07/25/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by actor and comedian Zach Cherry! Zach loves watching TV in hotel rooms. He shares his deep passion for Shark Tank, bonds with Ellie over the comfort of The Office reruns, and muses over the idea of writing a guide to hotel living. Plus, Ellie and Scott discuss a very important and existential question...about The Cheesecake Factory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/18/23
Ellie and Scott are joined by actor, director, and podcast host, Justin Long! Justin shares his love of gardening. He dives into connecting with nature by growing his own food, binging the show Alone, and fending off woodchucks from eating all his kale. There is even a special unexpected guest appearance! Plus, Ellie and Scott bond over their love of creating photo books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/11/23
In honor of July 4th, Ellie and Scott are joined by author, comedian, and podcast host Jamie Loftus! Jamie takes us on a deep dive into the biggest names of Hot Dog Eating Competitions, how many hot dogs she can eat, and tells us what it’s like to eat one of Joey Chestnut’s leftover hot dogs. Plus, Ellie and Scott discuss why Scott loves the 4th of July so much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/04/23