The Bonering Conan
Summary
Conan O’Brien interviews kinetic sculptor Andrew Zolte, known as Breakfast, about his interactive art pieces that respond to real-time data. They discuss massive installations on cruise ships and Zolte’s work on the TBS blimp, which once dove toward Conan’s assistant. The conversation includes humorous banter about a potential moving statue of Conan and the technical challenges of maintaining complex mechanical sculptures.
Topics discussed
Intro ads: Super Troopers 3, Tostitos, and show promo
Matt Gourley chewing and guest Breakfast introduction
Kinetic sculpture demo and Lake Chapala data connection
Interactive art philosophy and Michelangelo jokes
Maintenance, custom parts, and durability of sculptures
The Pearl sculpture on cruise ships and safety fears
Ads: Hyundai, Quince, Paragold, and Tostitos
Dream of building iconic city-defining architecture
Designing a kinetic Conan O'Brien statue
Career success and college funding jokes
The Conan blimp project and power dive story
Sculpture face demo and interview wrap-up
Outro credits and ads for Intimacy Coordinator and Morgan & Morgan
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