Please Don’t Destroy (with Special Guest Paul Rudd) Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Nov 13, 2023
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Actor and film producer Paul Rudd joins Conan O’Brien and comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. They discuss their sketch comedy act, playing characters turning into chairs, childhood crushes, and more. Plus, a special treat from Paul Rudd and audience questions.
The podcast episode features a discussion about childhood crushes, showcasing the hosts' and guests' lighthearted reminiscence of their celebrity and animated character infatuations.
The conversation explores the acceptability of naming a child after a pet or vice versa, revealing different perspectives and personal experiences.
The comedy trio Please Don't Destroy discusses their act in front of Lorne Michaels and highlights the importance of their unique group dynamic in sketch comedy.
Deep dives
Unique Group Halloween Costumes
If we were to do a group Halloween costume, it would be a unique combination of Cher, Slash, and Napoleon, the latter being a small and light version after his retreat from Russia.
Dream Group Halloween Costume
If we could choose anyone or anything for a group Halloween costume, it would be iconic figures from history or pop culture that each of us admires. The possibilities are endless and open to our individual preferences.
Fan-Made Sculpture
During high school, a fan named Stonjal Sanghaum made a sculpture of Conan's face, showcasing their admiration for him. Although Conan wanted to discuss the sculpture further, the conversation moved on to answering other questions.
Childhood Crushes
The podcast episode features a discussion about childhood crushes. The hosts and guests share their childhood crushes, ranging from celebrities like Sally Field and Pippi Longstocking to animated characters like Gambit from X-Men. The conversation is lighthearted and highlights the nostalgia and innocence of childhood infatuations.
Naming Children and Pets
Another topic explored in the podcast episode is whether it is acceptable to name a child after a pet or vice versa. The hosts and guests weigh in on the debate, with some expressing skepticism about the idea, while others find it endearing. Personal experiences and hypothetical scenarios are discussed, with Conan O'Brien offering his perspective on the issue and sharing anecdotes. Overall, the conversation delves into the significance and cultural norms around naming children and pets.
Comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy feels too young to be Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Ben, John, and Martin sit down with Conan to discuss bringing their act in front of Lorne Michaels, their unique group dynamic, and playing with the evolution of sketch comedy. Plus, Paul Rudd drops by with a special treat for Conan, and the Chums take audience questions about turning into a chair, Halloween costumes, childhood crushes, and more.
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