Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Chris Fleming
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Sep 1, 2025 Comedian Chris Fleming, known for his unique physical and observational humor, shares his comedic journey with Conan O'Brien. They dive into the hilarity of Chris’s near-injuries while Irish step dancing, the challenges of performing for disinterested audiences, and the absurdity of the Crandelier. The duo also engages in playful banter about audience engagement and personal quirks. Later, Aaron Bleyaert joins in for some lighthearted tribunal over seltzer consumption, adding to the fun-filled atmosphere.
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Conan’s Physical Prey-Drive
- Conan describes how he physically grabs and drags Chris at parties and shows, making it a recurring real interaction.
- Chris recounts being grabbed and thrown out at events, emphasizing it's not a bit but genuine chaos.
How Conan Found Chris Online
- Conan discovered Chris online via Gail Waters and became obsessed with his characters and pilot work.
- Conan watched the Crandalier pilot and tried to help get it to Netflix, showing early championing.
Dance Poster Led To Injury
- Chris says Michael Flatley inspired him to Irish step dance and he injured himself practicing in his bedroom.
- He tore his meniscus and needed six months of physical therapy from the attempt.
