Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Penn Badgley

Jan 2, 2023

Penn Badgley, known for his roles in Gossip Girl and You, chats with Conan about the struggles of imposter syndrome in friendships. They dive into the glamorization of youth in TV shows and the messy reality teenagers face. Penn shares funny anecdotes from his acting journey, while Conan pitches a humorous twist on Gossip Girl. The conversation takes a lighthearted turn as they explore quirky fragrance tales, including the charm of unique colognes, showcasing their playful chemistry.

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Intro

4min

Playful Banter and Nostalgic Reflections

10min

The Aspirational Nature of Young Adult Television

2min

Reality vs. Fiction: The Teenage Experience

17min

The Journey from Theater to Television and Childhood Memories

2min

Reflections on Age and Birthday Celebrations

4min

The Journey of Acting and Authenticity

20min

Exploring Mysteries and the Art of Email Marketing

3min

The Curious Case of JOOP! Cologne

4min

10.

The Intricacies of Scent and Fragrance Humor

5min

Actor Penn Badgley feels the dull echo of imposter syndrome about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Penn sits down with Conan to discuss his journey to Hollywood as a child actor, the value of educating yourself, and THAT scene from his Netflix series YOU. Conan shares his love of Gossip Girl and pitches an alternate version as a sketch. Stick around for the end, where Conan and the team try on Tracy Morgan's favorite cologne.

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