Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Ricky Gervais

Apr 20, 2020

British comedian Ricky Gervais, known for The Office and After Life, shares his amusing insights with Conan O’Brien. They dive into the art of extracting humor from dark themes like life and death, seamlessly blending laughter with serious reflections. Gervais candidly discusses his experiences meeting idols like David Bowie, while exploring the absurdity of fame. The conversation also touches on navigating technology during quarantine, showcasing their shared comedic resilience in adapting to a rapidly changing world.

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Intro

2min

Laughter, Gifts, and Podcasting Pals

9min

Life, Death, and Comedy: A Humorous Perspective

18min

Humor and Connectivity

7min

Laughing in the Dark

8min

Idol Encounters and Humorous Reflections

14min

Reflections on History and Culinary Delights

4min

Tech Triumphs and Teamwork

10min

Comedian, actor, writer, producer Ricky Gervais feels strangely underwhelmed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Ricky sits down with Conan to discuss getting a laugh out of the worst of humanity, the upcoming season of his Netflix show After Life, and finding out his heroes are just regular people. Plus, Conan shares what he’s learned about tech in the days of quarantine.

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