Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Michelle Zauner

Mar 13, 2023

Musician and author Michelle Zauner, known for her bestselling memoir "Crying in H Mart" and as the lead singer of Japanese Breakfast, shares her heartfelt journey with Conan. They discuss the profound impact of her mother's passing on her creativity and her rise in the music scene. Michelle also delves into her whimsical inspirations from video game music and the authenticity of performance. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn with fan-submitted drag name suggestions, blending humor and personal insights seamlessly.

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Intro

4min

Warm Banter and Artistic Struggles

19min

Navigating Loss and Artistic Resurgence

6min

Unexpected Encounters and Creative Journeys

2min

Authenticity and Connection in Performance

17min

Emotional Vulnerability and Creative Expression in Music

7min

Creative Ideas and Electric Dreams

4min

Drag Names and Heels: A Comedic Exploration

8min

A Hilarious Examination of Drag Culture

4min

Musician and author Michelle Zauner feels elated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Michelle sits down with Conan to talk about her book Crying in H Mart, the impact her relationship with her mother had on her career and the success of her band Japanese Breakfast, drawing inspiration from video game music, and more. Later, Conan reviews fan-submitted drag name suggestions.

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