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Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2024, 12:59:38

This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

I mean best of luck to Sean but he’s a “great interviewer”?

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2024, 22:49:14, in reply to "Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…"

What?

I think his rep as an interviewer is because of the questions he asks

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 6:59:28, in reply to "I mean best of luck to Sean but he’s a “great interviewer”?"

and not necessarily his give & take with guests

Hey mister you don't wanna walk on water
Cause you're only gonna walk all over me

The concept really helps him get fantastic answers with very strong questions.

Posted by PDO <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=PDO' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 9:35:29, in reply to "I think his rep as an interviewer is because of the questions he asks"

He's not Terry Gross, but for doing a ten question shtick, it's truly remarkable how much info he is able to mine. Very impressive.

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and not necessarily his give & take with guests

He manages to turn most of his guests into humans

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:00:01, in reply to "The concept really helps him get fantastic answers with very strong questions."

which is no easy order when you're dealing with famous celebrities and musicians. You usually can identify the exact moment this occurs if you're blessed with such a skillset.

The comedians are also enjoyable episodes, but they're far more easily broken down and adept to handle a show like this. They lean into the bit (see Conan and Bill Burr for example).

I think it helps that they know going in that he's not looking for any gotcha questions

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:05:37, in reply to "He manages to turn most of his guests into humans"

he's not going to try and probe into any potentially sordid areas of their past, or get into any tabloid fodder. he's very clearly done research that most interviewers haven't done and he's going to ask interesting questions that they likely haven't been asked before. so they probably feel like they can already have their guard down a bit, and then the wings/sauces helps that as well

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

I thought his questions were great*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 7:17:29, in reply to "I think his rep as an interviewer is because of the questions he asks"

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and not necessarily his give & take with guests

Correct. Numerous guests have commented on the quality of his questions and prep*

Posted by PapaDels <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=PapaDels' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 7:00:59, in reply to "I think his rep as an interviewer is because of the questions he asks"

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and not necessarily his give & take with guests

A slack jaw and not much to say.

I don’t watch too many of these, but I do think he’s very good*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2024, 23:27:36, in reply to "I mean best of luck to Sean but he’s a “great interviewer”?"

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What?

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

He’s probably a lot better when he’s not across from a true comedic talent.

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2024, 23:58:35, in reply to "I don’t watch too many of these, but I do think he’s very good*"

If you’re interviewing some vapid actor it’s easy to ping pong across topics. They don’t care.

He was wholly unprepared for Conan and completely unable to enhance his performance. The best skill an interviewer can have is being reactionary; Evans very much was not (with Conan at least).

I met Sean at a Sox game in 2021. He's a pretty chill and real guy from the couple of mins I spent

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 11:07:07, in reply to "He’s probably a lot better when he’s not across from a true comedic talent. "

lamenting about the White Sox with him. He's not trying to be something different than just himself, which I find refreshing. I think a lot of his guests also enjoy that aspect because they're forced to play pretend far too often.

I wouldn’t say he was great but I think he was decent that he allowed Conan to be Conan

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 0:00:42, in reply to "He’s probably a lot better when he’s not across from a true comedic talent. "

A lot of people would have tried to interrupt him or talk over him. He let Conan breathe which is a skill IMO.

That was fantastic. I’ll definitely watch more episodes*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2024, 12:02:17, in reply to "Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…"

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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I can’t get over how terrible this episode was.

Posted by HeatMizer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HeatMizer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2024, 0:56:51, in reply to "Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…"

I usually like Conan, but he was trying way too hard to be funny. Wtf is wrong with you people?

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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I didn’t watch the whole episode, just the clips

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2024, 8:29:17, in reply to "I can’t get over how terrible this episode was. "

But it’s weird that you usually like Conan but didn’t there. That felt like quintessential Conan to me.

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I usually like Conan, but he was trying way too hard to be fun. Wtf is wrong with you people?

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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yup

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2024, 7:57:48, in reply to "I can’t get over how terrible this episode was. "

Though Conan is rarely funny.

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I usually like Conan, but he was trying way too hard to be fun. Wtf is wrong with you people?

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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Wut. This is wrong *

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2024, 8:22:12, in reply to "yup"

This is amazing. I love Conan. Also underrated episode of Hot Ones, the one with John Stamos *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 23:50:13, in reply to "Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…"

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

I’ve never watched a Hot Ones. Should I check this out?*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 22:13:27, in reply to "Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…"

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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Yeah, I’ve never watched a second or felt the slightest urge to watch any of them

Posted by DT <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DT' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 7:10:05, in reply to "I’ve never watched a Hot Ones. Should I check this out?*"

Wings are gross. Watching people eat wings is even grosser. And finding out that super spicy foods are unpleasant to eat for many people seems like an unsurprising epiphany.

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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Wings are gross? Wtf is wrong with you? *

Posted by Taz <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Taz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 16, 2024, 8:32:19, in reply to "Yeah, I’ve never watched a second or felt the slightest urge to watch any of them "

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Wings are gross. Watching people eat wings is even grosser. And finding out that super spicy foods are unpleasant to eat for many people seems like an unsurprising epiphany.

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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Sometimes you just need to yeet a bobcat *

Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*

I seldom do.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 22:14:11, in reply to "I’ve never watched a Hot Ones. Should I check this out?*"

This one had me laughing as hard as I have in awhile.

I’ll only watch if Pimpbot 3000 makes an appearance *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 22:26:56, in reply to "I seldom do. "

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This one had me laughing as hard as I have in awhile.

I. Will. Cut. You.*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2024, 8:24:32, in reply to "I’ll only watch if Pimpbot 3000 makes an appearance *"

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This one had me laughing as hard as I have in awhile.

Sweet. I’ll check it out. I’ve always been a Conan fan*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 22:16:53, in reply to "I seldom do. "

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This one had me laughing as hard as I have in awhile.

If you haven’t already watched the Conan, and never seen the other guests

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2024, 0:02:21, in reply to "Sweet. I’ll check it out. I’ve always been a Conan fan*"

Most guests just take small nibble bites. Some needed context to appreciate Conan.

Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Except Jack Black lol*

Posted by WhitmansFolly <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=WhitmansFolly' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2024, 9:22:05, in reply to "If you haven’t already watched the Conan, and never seen the other guests "

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Most guests just take small nibble bites. Some needed context to appreciate Conan.

the host went to UI. He did an episode with underwood a few years back

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 22:32:51, in reply to "Sweet. I’ll check it out. I’ve always been a Conan fan*"

if you like it, I’m sure we can recommend some other good episodes to check out

Hey mister you don't wanna walk on water
Cause you're only gonna walk all over me

Gordon Ramsay and Steve O.*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 22:49:06, in reply to "the host went to UI. He did an episode with underwood a few years back"

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if you like it, I’m sure we can recommend some other good episodes to check out

Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

Paul Rudd, Shaq, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 23:02:26, in reply to "Gordon Ramsay and Steve O.*"

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if you like it, I’m sure we can recommend some other good episodes to check out

Hey mister you don't wanna walk on water
Cause you're only gonna walk all over me

Elizabeth Olsen, David Harbour, Aubrey Plaza*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2024, 9:02:17, in reply to "Paul Rudd, Shaq, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence *"

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if you like it, I’m sure we can recommend some other good episodes to check out

Oh, then you definitely should.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 22:18:52, in reply to "Sweet. I’ll check it out. I’ve always been a Conan fan*"

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This one had me laughing as hard as I have in awhile.

Ooo

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 21:43:27, in reply to "Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…"

they may need to shut down. I don’t know if they’re ever going to top that *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 21:10:43, in reply to "Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…"

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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Hey mister you don't wanna walk on water
Cause you're only gonna walk all over me

Spoiler:

Posted by Draino <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Draino' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2024, 13:43:39, in reply to "Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…"

It is fricking AMAZING!

I was crying from laughing

Samesies. Even my wife loved it. *

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2024, 21:19:33, in reply to "Spoiler:"

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It is fricking AMAZING!

I was crying from laughing

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He took some serious risks there at the end. Pale Irish guy jokes aside.

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It is fricking AMAZING!

I was crying from laughing

Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

So the key is to have a lifetime of bland food before going on this

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2024, 13:37:27, in reply to "Conan O’Brien on the season finale of Hot Ones…"

Epic episode

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This may be the most unhinged episode ever with the exception of Gordon Ramsay.

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