Behind-the-scenes Interview & AMA: I created the hit Wondery podcast “Dying for Sex” about my friend Molly. Go behind-the-scenes with me on how we created the podcast and find answers to common listener questions in this interview with Podyssey's editor Melody @mm. I’ll also be taking questions from you, so ask me anything until Apr 8!

This all started around three years ago. One afternoon, I picked up Molly to take her to lunch. At this time, she had already moved out of her husband’s house and was living in a little apartment very close to me. We were at a stoplight and she was telling me about the two dates that she had gon...Show More

These are amazing questions by the way. Molly and I got on the phone and decided to separate and organize her sexual escapades by topic. For example, things that happened in cars, things that happened before 9 AM, or adventures that involved her being in the hospital. So that was our way of organi...Show More

Yes, I did hear many of the stories before. But I have to say, Molly’s storytelling and her ability to keep you hanging even when you’re re-listening to the same story is pretty amazing. There were so many stories that sometimes I even forgot! In the recordings, she would sometimes give me details...Show More

That’s a really interesting question. Yes, Los Angeles definitely does have a reputation. But I don’t think I ever really thought of it as a backdrop. I mean, maybe I’m just so used to living here that this has become my norm. But I think these kinds of stories could really happen anywhere. Tind...Show More

This was the most nerve-racking part of production. My amazing executive producer Stephanie Jenz helped me through this. I have a degree in Broadcast Journalism and have worked as an interviewer for the last 20 years, so I’m pretty good at convincing people to talk to me. I definitely needed to bui...Show More

I did change my perception of the situation actually. Quite drastically. At first, I thought Toyota Guy was just a random douchebag that got his rocks off in Molly’s car. Well outside of Molly’s car. But it was a really good lesson for me with assumptions. There was a whole story behind that guy...Show More

Molly never got to listen to the recordings of these men. And although my perspective was a little judgy, I don’t think Molly ever really judged either of them. She had a wonderful way of just sort of accepting people for exactly where they were.

It’s interesting. Hearing all of those things about someone’s childhood allows you to have some insight. Hearing about the home that she lived in and about her experience as a child was informative. But actually going to stay in her home and walking the streets of NYC with her as well as getting to ...Show More

I've learned to really savor the sweet moments. I often tell myself to take pictures in my mind and really take a deep breath when something moves me. I really tune into the moment, so that I don’t forget it. In terms of relationships, I am far from perfect. But I carry Molly with me as my baromet...Show More

It’s funny. Reserved is never a word I would use to describe me. I really felt like this was HER story, so I felt like her thoughts were really the driving force. It's interesting to share your thoughts about death when you were not yourself dealing with your own mortality. I thought the Season 2 wo...Show More

I have to be honest when the first three episodes came out there was a little bit of backlash. People having judgment about her leaving her marriage. People dumping their own fears onto Molly’s story. Some of the headlines were a little sensational. But the listeners who got to episodes 4, 5 and 6 ...Show More

I think the biggest life lesson in this podcast is: don’t wait for a terminal diagnosis to figure out what you want to do with your life. I know it sounds a little cliché, but really what are you living for? What are you dying to do that you haven’t done? Make a list of that stuff and look at it e...Show More

We’ve been discussing ideas about Season 2. Molly and I always thought we would do more, but I don’t exactly know what that would look like just yet. I feel like listening to responses from the people who love Season 1 is a good indicator, so we are going to be open to that idea. In terms of bring...Show More

I can’t tell you enough about how important Molly‘s book was to her. It was the thing that was keeping her tethered to this world, and keeping her inspired and somewhat tormented during the last few months of her life. When she finished it, I believe she was able to fully let go. It’s a beautiful ...Show More

I curated a podcast playlist called “Getting to the Heart of the Matter” about interesting and sometimes difficult things to hear about and talk about. I like to dig in and sometimes address the judgments that we make about people, places and things. So hopefully this playlist will open your mind a...Show More

@aliceko thank you so much for taking the time to listen and reach out. I have thought so often about doing a podcast about fertility. It took me some time to process what has happened during those 5 years and I feel ready to tackle it. I feel for those women who are dealing with even more obstac...Show More

@nikkiboyer I got chills when I read your reply. PLEASE do a podcast on fertility. Myself and so many women my age are in this dilemma right now. We are waiting :) Thanks Nikki for your continued vulnerability and transparency.

@olivier Great question. Thank you. Hmmmmmmm. Well, I’m really interested in exploiting place in the world and travel. Which is funny because I spent most of my life pretty intimidated by it. I want to live places that are outside of my comfort zone. My boyfriend and I are planning on more travel an...Show More

@nikkiboyer This is one of the question I asked myself while listening to the podcast. While the temptation to go on a Molly style sex quest is tempting, I'm also married to a loving partner with whom I already have a little boy and expecting a little girl. I most likely would want to live out the m...Show More

@olivier Thank you so much for listening and taking the time to go on this journey with us. I really appreciate the support and I know it would mean the world to Molly as well. I hope you have a wonderful day and I look forward to connecting soon.

@jvaill very thoughtful question! The ups and downs were pretty drastic. But you now that adrenaline rush you get when doing something new or something you love? I think Molly was so excited about recording and nervous about trying something new.... she got a little giddy. We took advantage of tho...Show More