Summer S’pouses Episode 3: Tak Boroyan
Summary
Conan O’Brien interviews his wife Sona’s husband, Tak Baroian, a graphic artist and punk guitarist who emigrated from Soviet Armenia. They discuss Tak’s humorous false claim about causing the Chernobyl disaster, his whirlwind romance with Sona, and their life raising twin boys. The trio also explores Tak’s love for punk music, mosh pits, and Soviet-era toys like the Russian Winnie the Pooh.
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Intro: Tak Baroian joins the show
Tak's background and the Chernobyl joke
Emigrating from Soviet Armenia at age 11
How Tak and Sona met at Comic-Con
Parenting twin boys and losing your temper
Punk music, mosh pits, and starting one at a bris
The matchmaker episode and Sona's bad dates
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First date and meeting Sona's family
Soviet toys: Winnie the Pooh and Wolf/Rabbit
Conan's rockabilly vs Tak's punk music
Grievances: Music taste and crowd surfing
Outro, credits, and final sponsors
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