Listener Questions (Feat. David Hopping)
Summary
Conan writers Jesse Gaskell and Mike Sweeney discuss the WGA strike, their terrible podcast intro, and Jordan Schlansky’s email habits. They answer fan questions about the origins of "In the Year 2000," the Mr. T apple-picking remote, and the "Jeremy and Ira" sketch. The episode also features David Hopping discussing his role as Conan’s successor and the mystery of office manager Erica Brown.
Topics discussed
Intro and Sponsor Reads
Writers' Strike and Podcast Theme Discussion
Harrison Ford and the Millennium Falcon Lego
Transition to Fan Questions
The Year 2000 Sketch Origins
Apple Picking Remote with Mr. T
Jeremy and Ira Alien Sketch
Late Night Archive and Music Licensing
Married at First Sight Clip
Sponsor Breaks
Interview with David Hopping on Successor Sketch
Erica Brown and Office Staff Stories
Outro and Credits
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