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Molly McNearney, wife of TV host Jimmy Kimmel, is allegedly a major writer for his show. Additionally, Kimmel and his wife had a significant confrontation with President Trump's family. The BBC News network is accused of corruption, with claims of spreading misinformation about Donald Trump.
Molly McNearney, wife of TV host Jimmy Kimmel, is allegedly a major writer for his show. Additionally, Kimmel and his wife had a significant confrontation with President Trump's family. The BBC News network is accused of corruption, with claims of spreading misinformation about Donald Trump. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. There is debate over whether some SNAP assistance recipients actually need the benefits based on their personal circumstances. The phenomenon of Trump Derangement Syndrome is explored, questioning the intense animosity some hold towards him. Howie shares his perspective on the administration's performance within its first year.
The Senate advanced a bill last night aimed at ending the government shutdown, sending it to the House of Representatives for a final vote. President Trump has reportedly proposed providing low-income Americans with a $2,000 tariff dividend payment. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. Bill explains that President Trump can distribute tariff revenue to citizens because tariffs on other nations function like a cover charge for them. Andrew Cuomo's political career appears to be over following his loss in the New York City mayoral race. Molly McNearney, wife of TV host Jimmy Kimmel, is allegedly a major writer for his show. Additionally, Kimmel and his wife had a significant confrontation with President Trump's family. The BBC News network is accused of corruption, with claims of spreading misinformation about Donald Trump. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. There is debate over whether some SNAP assistance recipients actually need the benefits based on their personal circumstances. The phenomenon of Trump Derangement Syndrome is explored, questioning the intense animosity some hold towards him. Howie shares his perspective on the administration's performance within its first year.
Molly McNearney, wife of TV host Jimmy Kimmel, is allegedly a major writer for his show. Additionally, Kimmel and his wife had a significant confrontation with President Trump's family. The BBC News network is accused of corruption, with claims of spreading misinformation about Donald Trump. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. There is debate over whether some SNAP assistance recipients actually need the benefits based on their personal circumstances. The phenomenon of Trump Derangement Syndrome is explored, questioning the intense animosity some hold towards him. Howie shares his perspective on the administration's performance within its first year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Senate advanced a bill last night aimed at ending the government shutdown, sending it to the House of Representatives for a final vote. President Trump has reportedly proposed providing low-income Americans with a $2,000 tariff dividend payment. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. Bill explains that President Trump can distribute tariff revenue to citizens because tariffs on other nations function like a cover charge for them. Andrew Cuomo's political career appears to be over following his loss in the New York City mayoral race. Molly McNearney, wife of TV host Jimmy Kimmel, is allegedly a major writer for his show. Additionally, Kimmel and his wife had a significant confrontation with President Trump's family. The BBC News network is accused of corruption, with claims of spreading misinformation about Donald Trump. Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. There is debate over whether some SNAP assistance recipients actually need the benefits based on their personal circumstances. The phenomenon of Trump Derangement Syndrome is explored, questioning the intense animosity some hold towards him. Howie shares his perspective on the administration's performance within its first year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Molly McNearney, wife of TV host Jimmy Kimmel, is allegedly a major writer for his show. Additionally, Kimmel and his wife had a significant confrontation with President Trump's family. The BBC News network is accused of corruption, with claims of spreading misinformation about Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jimmy Failla, host of Fox Across America on Fox News Radio (M-F Noon-3pm ET), Fox News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla (10pm ET), and author of Cancel Culture Dictionary: An A to Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to Jimmy Kimmel's wife, Molly McNearney, admitting she's lost several relationships over their outward anti-Trumpism. Failla highlighted the stunning lack of self-awareness from the Kimmels, cutting off family and friends as McNearey is "angry all the time" about Trump, and discussed why so many on the left are becoming increasingly disconnected from anyone who disagrees with them politically. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jimmy Kimmel ratings continue their decline...as Jimmy Kimmel has returned to his ratings average before the controversy. Jimmy Kimmel was unable to take advantage of the opportunity to grow his audience...and Jimmy Kimmel wife revealed interesting insight as to why Jimmy Kimmel is struggling. We reveal and react to Jimmy Kimmel ratings. We also react to Molly McNearney providing insight...into the Kimmel family. We highlight two reasons why Jimmy Kimmel is struggling to resonate with an audience...and explain why his wife has a negative influence on the show. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
In this delightful, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation, our friends (and neighbors!) Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney tell us: - What really happened the night the Jimmy Kimmel Live show was suspended, - How they told their kids, - How they loved each other through the crisis; - How we can stay brave, be steady, love each other, and love our country—even during the worst of times; and - Of course, Jimmy's favorite recent pranks. This conversation is a gift. You won't want to miss it. About Jimmy and Molly: About Molly: Molly McNearney is an Emmy winning writer, producer, and actor. She began her career as an assistant for JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE in 2004 and has since worked her way up to become Head Writer and Executive Producer which she has served for the last decade. McNearney has been a writer for THE OSCAR AWARDS four times and THE EMMY AWARDS three times. She can also be seen acting in DUMPLIN' & MURDER MYSTERY for Netflix. McNearney, her husband Jimmy, and their two children live in Los Angeles. About Jimmy Jimmy Kimmel is the host and executive producer of the Emmy® Award-winning “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” With over 22 years on the air, the show produces some of the most popular comedy bits, and features a star-studded guest lineup including actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, authors, politicians and newsmakers. In 2019, Jimmy wrote and illustrated a children's book titled “The Serious Goose.” All of Jimmy's profits were donated to children's hospitals across the United States. Kimmel lives in Los Angeles with his wife Molly McNearney and their children, Oprah and Steadman. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on: Youtube — @wecandohardthingsshow Instagram — @wecandohardthings TikTok — @wecandohardthingshow
Our first guest of 2025 is the incredible Molly McNearney, the Emmy-winning Co-Head Writer and Executive Producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live! With over 20 years at the late-night show, Molly is the powerhouse behind iconic segments like “Mean Tweets” and “Handsome Men's Club,” and has written for the Emmy Awards and the Oscars. While Molly's work has a massive audience, she usually plays a behind-the-scenes role and there's quite a lot of mystery around what her job technically entails. Today, we're excited to get into it all, including:-what the work of a writer and producer for one of the biggest late-night comedy shows actually looks like.-what prepared Molly most to navigate a male-dominated field with confidence.-writing comedy, even in the face of constant, intense breaking news.-the best way to handle rejection...and when to push back, too.-and, learning to give yourself the same pep talk you would give to your best friend.For more Molly, check out her Work Friends profile: https://argentwork.com/blogs/work-friends/molly-mcnearneyWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women's clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women's progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.
On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from Wednesday episodes in 2024. Molly McNearney remembers joining Jimmy Kimmel Live, Bill Gates wishes he were smarter, Finneas discusses the dynamics of a duo, Patric Gagne navigates romance as a sociopath, Vanessa Marin walks the walk of Sex Talks, Alegra Kastens explains the spectrum of OCD, Malcolm Gladwell delves into the science of the opioid crisis, Cat Bohannon talks about the medical discrepancies between men and women, Yuval Harari analyzes information networks through the lens of history, Orna Guralnik relates why we depersonalize, and Avett Brothers harmonize on We Are Loved. Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bridger doesn't blow a gasket when Molly McNearney (Jimmy Kimmel Live!) decides to dump an unwelcome gift on him. The two discuss doing background checks of Etsy sellers, learning about death, and the perfect birthday gift for any child. LIVE at The Bell House in Brooklyn 10/13! Livestream tickets: https://veeps.events/isaidnogifts Don't forget to review the podcast, it's the least you can do. Follow the show on Instagram I Said No Gifts! Merch Send a Question to I Said No Emails! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3Uw1W4v Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Liz Hynes, a WGAE Council member and writer for LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, moderates a conversation with writers from some of your favorite late night comedy series about their experiences and insights from the world of late-night comedy writing. The panelists include late night writers Molly McNearney (JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!), Dan Amira (THE DAILY SHOW), Felipe Torres Medina (LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT) and Jenny Hagel (LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS). --- Before it was a podcast, OnWriting was a print publication. Check out OnWriting: The Print Archives. Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast
WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Jimmy Kimmel Live Head Writers Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker about the creative challenges of writing for a late-night comedy/variety talk series, their advice on what it takes to submit a great writing “packet,” balancing the personal and professional, and much more.
Molly McNearney (Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Oscars) is a writer and executive producer. Molly joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how much respect she has for comedy writers, how growing up Catholic influenced her perspective on dating, and how she originally wanted to be a local news reporter. Molly and Dax talk about her journey to becoming head writer on Jimmy Kimmel Live, how fast-paced it is to produce a late-night bit, and what the goal of a monologue is. Molly explains why the Mean Tweets segment became so popular, what it's like to work closely with a romantic partner, and how the spread of misinformation has changed her perspective on producing content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Molly McNearney (Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Oscars) is a writer and executive producer. Molly joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how much respect she has for comedy writers, how growing up Catholic influenced her perspective on dating, and how she originally wanted to be a local news reporter. Molly and Dax talk about her journey to becoming head writer on Jimmy Kimmel Live, how fast-paced it is to produce a late-night bit, and what the goal of a monologue is. Molly explains why the Mean Tweets segment became so popular, what it's like to work closely with a romantic partner, and how the spread of misinformation has changed her perspective on producing content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When Molly McNearney arrived in Los Angeles and landed an interview to work as an assistant producer at Jimmy Kimmel Live, she jumped at the chance (although she admits she had no idea who Kimmel was at the time). The job wasn’t glamorous, but the initiative she showed in those early days led to other opportunities on the show. She worked her way up the ranks and into the writers’ room, eventually earning her current status as head writer. On this week’s Life Lessons episode, McNearney offers up advice for aspiring writers.
When Molly McNearney arrived in Los Angeles and landed an interview to work as an assistant producer at Jimmy Kimmel Live, she jumped at the chance (although she admits she had no idea who Kimmel was at the time). The job wasn’t glamorous, but the initiative she showed in those early days led to other opportunities on the show. She worked her way up the ranks and into the writers’ room, eventually earning her current status as head writer. On this week’s Life Lessons episode, McNearney offers up advice for aspiring writers.
Head writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live! Molly McNearney joins Danny and Jenny this week! Molly talks about her journey to writing for Jimmy and her other journey of marrying him and having his children. There's laughs, there are tears, there's vulgar language and of course, there's some talk about politics. Follow us all! @MollyMcNearney @JennyJohnsonhi5 @dannyzuker @doinitpodcast @theguydf Barbara Bush Funeral Pic: https://www.eonline.com/news/929066/melania-trump-obamas-clintons-and-bushes-pose-for-photo-at-barbara-bush-s-funeral
Anna and Sim are joined this week by Jimmy Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney (JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE) to chat about how he and his show have evolved over the years (6:10) and interviews up-and-coming actress Shelby Lee about her new horror film: How Did That Happen? (8:50) Then they play some Deal-Breakers (16:00) and a round of Molly's Game! (28:25)After the break, they call Caitlin who needs advice about her boyfriend who hasn't divorced his wife after a year of dating each other.Go to crowdrise.com/unqualified to donate to GAPPS today. Help increase awareness and fund research towards preventing prematurity and stillbirth in newborn children and you may win a trip to LA to hang out with Anna and the Unqualified crew! Social Media:Jimmy Kimmel: @jimmykimmelMolly McNearney: @mollymcnearneyAnna Faris: @annafarisUnqualified: @unqualified
Juliet Litman and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' head writer Molly McNearney discuss what happened when Arie discovered Bekah’s age (2:55), Krystal's dramatic time in Lake Tahoe (13:04), and the amazing number of times Arie manages to say the word “amazing” in one episode (31:33).