Who Would You Want to Be on a Podcast With?

Conan O'Brien. Although not a stand up comedian, he is by far one of my biggest influences in comedy. I loved his Late Night Talk Show and the silly, smart and witty way he interacted with his guests and people on the street. His comedy is intelligent without pandering or talking down to others. The chances he took on the Late Night show with sketches were bold and brilliant. Even when he had the most hilarious guests on the show, he somehow was not only the funniest but smartest. Now, he is selfless with his laughs on his podcast, ensuring that his guests are comfortable and entertaining. He is willing to sacrifice himself for the better of the show and always leaves me wanting more. I try to do that on my podcast as well.

On top of his comedy, he is admirable and inspiration. His last words from his last Tonight Show, when he was essentially ousted by Jay Leno and NBC were, "If you work hard and are kind, amazing things will happen," It is my mantra and a (shortened version of a) tattoo on my arm. His picture peeks over my head in my podcast room as well as the mantra (see photo).

When I started comedy, I wanted to do stand up on his show. He left TBS and then started his CONAN podcast. Maybe one day I can be on that. Or he can be on one of mine. #podcast #conan #dreamguest