Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Robert Smigel (and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog)
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Dec 4, 2023 Robert Smigel, a talented writer and creator of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, joins for a hilarious conversation. They discuss the chaotic early days of Late Night and the genesis of Triumph's character. Smigel shares his experiences with the late night landscape and the creative hurdles of writing Adam Sandler's new film. The banter is rich with humor, touching on everything from friendship to the quirks of show business, providing a delightful mix of laughter and insightful reflections.
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Triumph's Roast
- Triumph the Insult Comic Dog reminisces about his career, highlighting his peak in 2009.
- He jokes about Conan O'Brien's career trajectory and Sona Movsesian's Armenian heritage.
Conan's Naked Calls
- Conan O'Brien announces his move to SiriusXM channel 104 and a new call-in show format.
- He jokes about taking calls naked, leading to a humorous exchange about X-Men characters with Sona and Matt.
Triumph Revealed
- Conan O'Brien expresses surprise at seeing Robert Smigel perform Triumph the Insult Comic Dog for the first time.
- He'd previously only seen the top of Smigel's head during performances.