Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Please Don’t Destroy (with Special Guest Paul Rudd) Live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music
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Nov 13, 2023 
The comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy—consisting of Ben, John, and Martin—discuss their journey from college improv to working with Lorne Michaels. They explore their unique group dynamic and the evolution of sketch comedy. Paul Rudd surprises the audience with a delightful treat for Conan. The group engages in playful banter about childhood crushes, hilarious Halloween costumes, and bizarre travel experiences. Listen in for their comedic take on celebrity encounters and amusing anecdotes that keep the laughter flowing!
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Conan's Brooklyn Days
- Conan O'Brien recounts living in a desolate, pre-gentrified Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 1988.
- He jokes about daily near-death experiences and the neighborhood's transformation into "a giant piece of avocado toast."
Sona's Edible Flight
- Sona describes taking edibles before a flight to sleep, but instead, she had a psychedelic experience watching the movie Blackberry.
- Conan expresses amusement and disbelief at Sona's edible adventure.
Shared SNL Office Space
- Conan points out the "Please Don't Destroy" group films in the same SNL office where he experienced anxiety.
- He discusses the challenging experience of pitching to stars like Steve Martin early in his career at SNL.