Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Bob Odenkirk Returns
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Aug 11, 2025 Bob Odenkirk, the talented actor and comedian famous for his roles in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, returns for a lively chat with Conan. They explore his Broadway role in Glengarry Glen Ross and the beneficial chaos of emotional boundaries in acting. After surviving a heart attack, Bob shares his newfound perspective on life and gratitude. Their discussion dances between Odenkirk's transition from comedy to action hero in 'Nobody' and the hilarity of personal anecdotes in the vibrant streets of New York.
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Early Collaboration And One-Man Shows
- Bob and Conan met in 1988 and developed a private, goofy language while starting out in sketch comedy.
- Bob later turned those early performance instincts into memorable bits and a one‑man show Conan still recalls.
Broadway Breakthrough With Mamet's Shelley Levine
- Bob adapted comic physicalizations from his early shows into Shelley Levine on Broadway.
- Conan praised Bob's Tony‑nominated performance as both funny and deeply affecting.
Smigel Told Him To Tone It Down
- Robert Smigel told Bob he was being too silly on SNL and urged him to tone it down.
- That blunt feedback helped Bob refine his range and sell emotional beats more convincingly.
