Amy Poehler is ‘dating’ podcast producer Joel Lovell – whose daughter once dressed up as her Inside Out character Joy

Amy Poehler is reportedly dating Pineapple Street Studios editor-in-chief Joel Lovell, who previously worked for This American Life and New York Times Magazine.

The 53-year-old comedian has been enjoying spending time with the New York-based podcast producer-editor since “earlier this summer.” People.

Amy may have crossed paths with Joel through their mutual connection with Philly-based broadcast company Audacy, which happens to own Pineapple Street Studios.

Audacy is the same company behind Poehler’s 2023 scripted comedy podcast, Say More with Dr? Sheila.

Lovell – who is worked on Magnificent Jerk, Missing Richard Simmons and Serial – is the father of three daughters: Addie Lovell, 23; Tess Lovell, 21; and Julia Lovell, 17.

Joel Lovell pictured in 2017

Amy Poehler is reportedly dating Joel Lovell (right), editor-in-chief of Pineapple Street Studios, who previously worked for This American Life and New York Times Magazine

In 2015, little Tessie, now a student at Cornell University, happened to show up dressed as Poehler’s Inside Out character Joy for Halloween.

The Emmy-winning actress just reprized her voiceover role as the blue-haired yellow emotion in Kelsey Mann’s critically acclaimed sequel Inside Out 2, which grossed a whopping $1.691 billion at the worldwide box office last spring.

Amy previously dated actor John Stamos, comedian Nick Kroll and trademark/patent attorney Benjamin Graf.

Poehler had two teenage sons: Archibald William Emerson Arnett, who turned 16 on October 25; and Abel James Arnett, 14 – during her nine-year marriage to her Blades of Glory leading man Will Arnett, which ended amicably in divorce in 2016.

β€œI just started therapy,” the Canadian 54-year-old admitted SlimLess podcast on August 18.

‘I’m going to get real for a moment. I don’t know anything. This is the most scared I’ve been in my life right now. It’s really scary. I can’t even believe I’m talking about this. I’m petrified.’

Will – who has battled alcoholism – continued: ‘The best part is I told Poehler yesterday and she said, ‘I’m so happy.’ I’m like, ‘What do you mean you’re so happy?'”

Arnett is also father to four-year-old son Alexander Denison Arnett with his baby mama Alessandra Brawn, who at 37 is 17 years younger than him.

On October 10, the Massachusetts-born blonde will be honored with the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award from the late comedian’s children, Zak, Zelda and Cody, at Bring Change to Mind’s 12th annual Revels & Revelations fundraiser in Woodside, CA .

Amy will next receive the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award from the Newport Beach Film Festival in Newport, CA on October 20.

The 53-year-old comedian has been enjoying spending time with the New York-based podcast producer-editor since 'earlier this summer' (pictured in 2018)

Joel photographed while e-surfing on Winnisquam Lake in 2017

The 53-year-old comedian has been enjoying spending time with the New York-based podcast producer-editor since “earlier this summer.”

Amy may have encountered Joel through their mutual connection with the Philadelphia-based broadcasting company Audacy, which happens to own Pineapple Street Studios

Amy may have encountered Joel through their mutual connection with the Philadelphia-based broadcasting company Audacy, which happens to own Pineapple Street Studios

Audacy is the same company behind Poehler's 2023 scripted comedy podcast, Say More with Dr? Sheila

Audacy is the same company behind Poehler’s 2023 scripted comedy podcast, Say More with Dr? Sheila

Lovell – who has worked on Magnificent Jerk, Missing Richard Simmons and Serial – is the father of three daughters (from L-R): Tess Lovell, 21; Addie Lovell, 23; and Julia Lovell, 17

Lovell – who has worked on Magnificent Jerk, Missing Richard Simmons and Serial – is the father of three daughters (from L-R): Tess Lovell, 21; Addie Lovell, 23; and Julia Lovell, 17

In 2015, little Tessie, now a student at Cornell University, happened to dress up as Poehler's Inside Out character Joy for Halloween.

In 2015, little Tessie, now a student at Cornell University, happened to dress up as Poehler’s Inside Out character Joy for Halloween.

The Emmy-winning actress just completed her voiceover role as the blue-haired Yellow Emotion in Kelsey Mann's critically acclaimed sequel Inside Out 2, which grossed an eye-popping $1.691 billion at the worldwide box office last spring (pictured June 3)

The Emmy-winning actress just completed her voiceover role as the blue-haired Yellow Emotion in Kelsey Mann’s critically acclaimed sequel Inside Out 2, which grossed an eye-popping $1.691 billion at the worldwide box office last spring (pictured June 3)

Amy had two teenage sons: Archie Arnett, who turned 16 on October 25; and Abel Arnett, 14 – during her nine-year marriage to her Blades of Glory leading man Will Arnett (L, pictured in 2012), which ended amicably in divorce in 2016

Amy had two teenage sons: Archie Arnett, who turned 16 on October 25; and Abel Arnett, 14 – during her nine-year marriage to her Blades of Glory leading man Will Arnett (L, pictured in 2012), which ended amicably in divorce in 2016

The Canadian 54-year-old admitted on his SmartLess podcast on August 18: 'I just started therapy. I'm going to get real for a moment. I don't know anything. This is the most scared I've been in my life right now. It's really scary. I can't even believe I'm talking about this. I am petrified' (pictured in 2022)

The Canadian 54-year-old admitted on his SmartLess podcast on August 18: ‘I just started therapy. I’m going to get real for a moment. I don’t know anything. This is the most scared I’ve been in my life right now. It’s really scary. I can’t even believe I’m talking about this. I am petrified’ (pictured in 2022)

Will – who has battled alcoholism – continued: β€œThe best part is I told Poehler yesterday and she said, "I'm so happy." I'm like, "What do you mean, you're so happy?"' (photo last Monday)

Will – who has battled alcoholism – continued: ‘The best part is I told Poehler yesterday and she said, ‘I’m so happy.’ I’m like, ‘What do you mean you’re so happy?'” (pictured last Monday)

On October 10, the Massachusetts-born blonde will be honored with the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award from the late comedian's children, Zak, Zelda and Cody, at Bring Change to Mind's 12th annual Revels & Revelations fundraiser in Woodside, CA .

On October 10, the Massachusetts-born blonde will be honored with the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award from the late comedian’s children, Zak, Zelda and Cody, at Bring Change to Mind’s 12th annual Revels & Revelations fundraiser in Woodside, CA .

Amy will then receive the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award from the Newport Beach Film Festival in Newport, CA on October 20

Amy will then receive the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award from the Newport Beach Film Festival in Newport, CA on October 20