Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Hannah Gadsby

Jun 3, 2019

Hannah Gadsby, the acclaimed Australian comedian behind the groundbreaking special 'Nanette,' chats with Conan about her new show 'Douglas.' They dissect the complexities of self-deprecation and the challenges of balancing authenticity in comedy. Hannah shares her familial experiences in front of an audience, reflecting on the emotional turmoil of performing personal material. Their humorous exchange also touches on diverse comedy cultures and the myth of artistic genius, while celebrating the joy of friendship through laughter.

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Intro

2min

The Complexity of Comedy and Identity

17min

Cultural Comedy Connections

7min

Exploring Bold Perspectives in Art and Life

3min

The Myth of Artistic Genius and Its Cultural Impact

3min

From Trauma to Comedy: A Performer's Journey

7min

Life Beyond Stereotypes

6min

Laughter, Pain, and Friendship

9min

Comedian Hannah Gadsby feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Hannah and Conan sit down to talk about her new show 'Douglas,' the pitfalls of self-deprecation, breaking the comedy code with ‘Nanette,’ reacting to her mother in the audience, and needing to not care. Plus, sparks fly between Conan and producer Matt Gourley as they once again Review the Reviewers.

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