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This is Important Podcast Ep 37: Conan O'Brien, Faces of Death, and Fired Jobs

This Is ImportantAugust 8, 20221h 17min52,094 views
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Conan O'Brien Appreciation

  • 🌟 The hosts express deep appreciation for Conan O'Brien, highlighting his early support for their comedy and his influence through SNL, The Simpsons, and his talk show.
  • 🚀 They recall performing the "Wizards" sketch on Conan's show, complete with a flame-throwing dragon, and how he allowed them creative freedom.
  • 🎶 The "Best Friends" song, performed on Conan's show with him playing guitar, is remembered as a significant moment.

Internet Disturbing Videos and Nostalgia

  • ⚠️ The discussion touches upon disturbing internet videos, including the infamous Bud Dwyer incident, and the lasting impact such content can have.
  • 📼 The hosts reminisce about the VHS era and the popularity of "Faces of Death" tapes, sharing memories of their shock and fascination with the graphic content.
  • 😂 They compare "Faces of Death" to America's Funniest Home Videos, noting how AFV often showed clips where viewers feared the worst, with Bob Saget and Dave Coulier's voiceovers adding to the humor.

Fired From Jobs and Career Pivots

  • 🍔 Adam Devine recounts being fired from a pumpkin patch for stealing steak sandwiches and slacking on parking duty.
  • 📸 Anders Holm shares being fired from Lacoste on Rodeo Drive for being late after a night at Tommy Lee's house and drinking too much water at Cal's Camera.
  • 🎬 Blake Anderson discusses being cut from an episode of Entourage after struggling with his lines and not hitting his mark, with Jeremy Piven giving him direct feedback.
  • 🎤 Kyle Newacheck mentions being fired from a McDonald's commercial and not being asked back for a haunted house job due to inappropriate monster behavior.

Podcast Theme Songs and Music

  • 🎶 The podcast delves into the importance of theme songs in television, reminiscing about classic 90s sitcom intros.
  • 🎤 They discuss their own show's theme song, originally by The Skinny Boys, and the difficulty in tracking them down for potential live performances.
  • 🎤 The hosts also recall a sketch where Adam played a musician who gets famous for a 90s theme song, highlighting the era's focus on catchy TV intros.

Bachelor Party Plans and Friendship

  • 🏞️ Adam Devine reveals his bachelor party will be at the Lake of the Ozarks, chosen for its familiarity and to include his father.
  • 🚤 Plans include boats, jet skis, and activities like tubing and knee-boarding, with a humorous debate about the merits of knee-boarding.
  • 🍻 The group anticipates someone getting arrested, a common occurrence at their parties, and discusses the possibility of a "broast" of Adam.
  • ❤️ The episode concludes with reflections on friendship, perseverance, and the unique bond between the podcast hosts, acknowledging their work as a form of enjoyable "bullshitting."
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Conan O'BrienAmerica's Funniest Home VideosFaces of DeathBud Dwyer incidentTheme SongsWorkaholicsFired JobsJeremy PivenTommy LeeBachelor PartyLake of the OzarksThe Skinny BoysBob SagetDave Coulier
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