Reggie Watts discusses his new book, childhood heroes, and mashing up music and comedy. The team also debuts new numbers in the race for Most Popular Sandwich.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off influenced the speaker through its fourth wall breaks and smart script.
Weird Science fascinated the speaker with its wild plot and clever writing, inspiring their imagination.
Moving to Seattle provided the speaker with a unique atmosphere of creativity and randomness.
Deep dives
Influence of Ferris Bueller's Day Off
The speaker explains that Ferris Bueller's Day Off had a huge influence on them because of the character breaking the fourth wall and the movie's smart script. They loved the adventures Ferris went on in a single day and his interactions with the principal, his sister, and his friends. The speaker found it cool and loved being part of Ferris' reality through the fourth wall breaks.
Impressionable Weird Science
The speaker reflects on the movie Weird Science and its impact on them. They mention the crazy premise of creating a girlfriend with a computer, Barbie dolls, and a lightning storm. However, they loved the adventure, wild plot, and clever writing of the movie. It fascinated them and spurred their imagination, making them want to try similar experiments in real life.
Seattle Period and Seeking Creativity
The speaker shares their experience of moving to Seattle to immerse themselves in a city known for creativity and randomness. They mention that it was the closest big city to their hometown and they were drawn to its unique atmosphere. By making the move, they hoped to experience a different kind of creativity and randomness compared to their earlier life in Gray Falls.
The Importance of Humor and Comedy
The podcast episode explores the importance of humor and comedy in connecting with others and finding common ground. The speaker shares personal anecdotes about how comedy helped him bond with his father and connect with others during his high school years. The episode emphasizes the power of laughter and how it can bridge gaps and create meaningful relationships.
Transitioning from Music to Comedy
The podcast episode delves into the speaker's transition from being in a band to pursuing a career in comedy. The speaker highlights the influence of comedy groups like Stella and The State in shaping his comedic style. They also discuss the challenges of incorporating comedy into his music performances, including how some band members were irritated by his comedic bits. The episode sheds light on the speaker's decision to pursue comedy as a solo artist and the positive experiences that followed.
Comedian and musician Reggie Watts feels quixotic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Reggie sits down with Conan to discuss his new book Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again, mashing up music and comedy in his thirties, and childhood heroes Pippi Longstocking and Ferris Bueller. Plus, new numbers debut in the team’s race for Most Popular Sandwich.
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