Show Notes
This week, Lisa Joyner sits down with actress, producer, advocate, and co-host Morgan Walsh for one of the show's most heartfelt conversations. Morgan opens up about nearly 20 years of sobriety, becoming a mother while getting sober, building a marriage with actor and comedian Matt Walsh, and why authentic connection has become the guiding force in her life.
Then Matt Walsh (Veep, Upright Citizens Brigade) joins the conversation to share the story behind founding UCB, reflects on their marriage, and proves just how well he knows his wife during a fun round of Plus One questions.
From addiction and recovery to parenting and saying "yes and" to life, this episode has something for everyone.
(0:00) Welcome & Introducing Morgan Walsh
(1:50) Matt Walsh's Career & Marriage
(2:40) Building a Relationship Without Competition
(5:00) Dating Someone in the Spotlight
(7:30) Morgan's Sobriety Journey
(11:20) Nearly 20 Years Sober
(12:00) How Sobriety Changed Her Life
(14:20) Adoption, Empathy & Self-Discovery
(17:10) Pregnancy, Recovery & Finding Community
(20:10) Why Morgan Founded Open Books
(23:20) The Story That Changed Everything
(28:20) Funny Acting Roles & Behind-the-Scenes Stories
(31:05) Fart Copter, Independent Films & Collaborating with Matt
(34:00) Matt Walsh Joins the Conversation
(35:00) What Makes a Great Plus One?
(37:20) Marriage Between Two Actors
(38:40) Founding Upright Citizens Brigade
(41:05) Matt & Morgan's Improv Challenge
(42:35) How Well Does Matt Know Morgan?
(46:40) Matt on Veep, Writing & His New Book
(49:00) Saying "Yes" to Life Together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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