In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with actor, writer, and producer Brendan Hunt.

The two met at the Pig ‘N’ Whistle Public House in New York, over Brendan’s drink of choice: mimosas!

Their conversation covered it all: Brendan’s bumpy upbringing in Chicago, how improv comedy took him to Amsterdam after college, and the surprising Hollywood rejection that opened the door to “Ted Lasso.” Plus, whether he thinks we’ll see more seasons of the hit TV show.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

Watch every episode of The Drink now at NBCNEWS.COM/THEDRINK.

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In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with the hilarious Leslie Jones.

The two met at "Pebble Bar" in New York. Leslie chose her favorite drink: ginger ale with a splash of grapefruit juice and lime. She made sure the bartender knew what to do!

Their freewheeling conversation covered it all: Leslie's childhood, how a friend signed her up for a comedy competition that changed her career trajectory, and why she almost never went to her "Saturday Night Live" audition (her manager threatened to quit if she didn’t!) Plus, they talk about what Leslie is up to now, including her new HGTV show, "Roast My Rental” where she visits disgusting rentals & transforms them with a designer.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

Watch every episode of The Drink now at NBCNEWS.COM/THEDRINK.

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In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with the hilarious Eric Andre.

The two met at the Hard Rock Hotel New York. Eric is about to release his own rum, so he chose to drink mojitos during the interview!

Their non-stop conversation covered Eric’s childhood, why he switched from playing stand-up bass to doing stand-up comedy, and how he spent a decade scraping by in New York City, before breaking through with “The Eric Andre Show.” They talk about what Eric is up to now, including starring in a new Netflix movie with co-star John Cena, and releasing a classical music album. Plus: could "The Eric Andre Show" ever return?

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

Watch every episode of The Drink now at NBCNEWS.COM/THEDRINK.

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