The vital joy of Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang”

While accepting the inaugural award for best podcast at last Sunday’s Golden Globes, Amy Poehler — perennial optimist and the mind behind some of contemporary culture’s most feel-good media — made a rare off-color joke. “I have great respect for this form, I have great respect for all the people that I’m nominated with. I am [a big fan] of all of you . . .” Poehler began, teeing up her punchline. “. . . Except for NPR. Just a bunch of celebs phoning it in, so try harder.”

Poehler was, of course...