Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Zero Degrees Kelvin
Oct 13, 2022
Kelvin, a member of the Dene Nation, shares fascinating insights from his life in the remote Canadian Northwest Territories. He discusses the unique cultural challenges of isolation and the Dene's deep connection to the land, especially with caribou. The conversation blends humor with serious reflections as they contemplate survival skills and playful debates on who would thrive in the wild. From moose hunting tales to celebrity comparisons, Kelvin's stories evoke both laughter and a deeper understanding of his community's heritage.
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Self-Amputation Story
- Kelvin's great-grandfather, a Dene man, used to trap white foxes alone in the tundra during winter.
- After injuring his leg and developing gangrene, he amputated it himself and returned to the woods the next year.
Moose Hunt
- Kelvin had just returned from a moose hunt to participate in the podcast interview.
- He planned to return to his tent on the riverbank in the Canadian wilderness the following morning.
Intolerable Camper
- Kelvin believes Conan would be intolerable to camp with due to his constant joking and unseriousness.
- Conan agrees but argues this makes him fun as long as others handle survival tasks.