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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Patton Oswalt

Apr 15, 2019
Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt joins Conan O’Brien to discuss comedy misfires, SNL hosts, getting screwed over by decency, the importance of spellcheck, and recapturing the magic of breakfast cereal. They also play a game of True or False and solve a sweatpants mystery with Sona Movsesian.
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  • Comedian Patton Oswalt discusses the importance of spellcheck and how it can save you from embarrassing mistakes.
  • Conan and Patton reflect on the challenges of being funny around comedic heroes and the anxiety that comes with it.

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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the evolution of comedy podcasts and the importance of continuous improvement. They also introduce their own comedy podcast, The Commercial Break, and discuss its unique elements and themes. Additionally, the hosts touch on the topic of travel rewards programs and the benefits they offer for different types of travelers. Finally, they engage in a conversation about anxiety and the challenges comedians face in trying to be funny around their comedic heroes.

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