Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Ali Wong

Mar 2, 2020

Stand-up comedian, actress, and author Ali Wong joins Conan for a hilarious and candid chat. She shares her childhood memories, including her father's love for pajama pants and her adventures with shoplifting. Ali opens up about the challenges of balancing comedy and motherhood, while emphasizing the importance of her Asian-American identity in her work. They also dive into the complexities of Netflix metrics and reveal funny tales from their travels, including a comical mishap at Disneyland. Expect laughs and heartfelt insights throughout!

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

A Culinary Metaphor for Collaboration

4min

Playful Casting and Fond Memories

2min

Humor and Heart: Tales from the Stage

17min

Navigating Comedy, Motherhood, and Hydration Tips

5min

Balancing Comedy and Family Life

14min

Thrills, Vulnerabilities, and Identity

12min

Connected Conversations and Comedic Endorsements

7min

Chewing Gum and Disneyland Shenanigans

11min

10.

Comedic Critique of Society and Personal Anecdotes

5min

Comedian Ali Wong feels very new about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Ali and Conan sit down to talk about her father’s love of pajama pants, why travel is the hardest part of stand-up, the mysterious metrics of Netflix, and maintaining her strong sense of Asian-American identity. Plus, Conan talks to his assistant Sona about getting caught breaking the rules at Disneyland.

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