Molly Shannon Returns
Summary
Conan O’Brien is joined by Molly Shannon, who discusses her physical comedy, Irish Catholic upbringing, and close friendship with Will Ferrell. They share stories about Molly’s unconventional father, her therapy practices, and the new Netflix series *The Hawk*. The episode also features a brief segment with Sonam Kapoor about her sons learning to swim, amidst chaotic banter with the production team.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and studio chair mishaps
Introduction of guest Molly Shannon
Childhood stories: learning to swim and Catholic upbringing
Molly's personality, reading habits, and Davy and Goliath
Molly's father, rule-breaking, and coping mechanisms
Friendship with Will Ferrell and SNL days
Mental health, therapy, and exercise-induced euphoria
Early career struggles and Hollywood Walk of Fame
Performance anxiety and working with friends
No-bits dinner and viral TikTok potty training toy
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