Conan Explains What Happened To His Body After “Hot Ones” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

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[@alastair9870]

Bring Dr. Arroyo to the podcast A.S.A.P.

[@h0lly_blue]

"yeah it's not good"

[@frankeckhardtii9072]

Are you a Doctor? "I should be"

[@bageerabethea5187]

Noe we need Dr Arroyo to do a comic of marvel's assweld 😂😂

[@knittingnickel]

"Where did you get your medical degree?" "Um, 1998" 😂😂😂

[@paradise_valley]

@@knittingnickel”It was out of state” 😬😅💀

[@Theateroi]

I love how Conan consistently made a point of saying Sean is a great interviewer

[@alexanderdossantos8320]

That's because it's very true.

[@zeruty]

The hot ones guy? I love spicy food and grow my own super hot peppers and make my own fermented sauces from them, and I can really not care less about Hot Ones.

[@robertwiles8106]

@@zeruty except you just showed us you do

[@bd673]

@@zeruty Who is this Hot Ones guy and why are people talking about him on a Connan video

[@TarkasBane]

​@@zerutyok

[@fatalpath]

Conan's commitment to exploring his spot-welding bit explains a lot about how writers of his calibre create such good content

[@TXTrojan]

he kept going until he had to join the union and become one of the xmen lol

[@mayssm]

Most people know Conan from his shows, but to me he'll forever be one of the greatest comedic writers of all time. The Simpsons and SNL were peak when Conan was a writer on them.

[@alex75000]

@@mayssmFACTS. Simpsons up until Season 10 were awesome.

[@unseelie63]

Oh hell yeah,you have to commit,you have to carry it through.I'm no Conan,but if I am telling a silly funny or weird funny story-or even a creepy one-I have to commit,so,as I said,I have an idea of the mindset.

[@coreymagz3145]

The second Sona started laughing at the welding joke, Conan knew he had to go in for the kill. Absolutely amazing at playing off of people's responses.

[@echolot]

can you timestamp it please?

[@coreymagz3145]

@@echolot Just the whole bit tbh

[@Confield]

@@echolot 3:44

[@jacobshirley3457]

Once Sona starts laughing, Conan never lets it go to waste.

[@jenkem4464]

She has such an infectious laugh as well. The three of them play off each other quite well.

[@tipilot3791]

Sona losing it at Conans welding joke to the point of saying "I can't breathe" must've felt like crack to Conan

[@TabethaAurochs]

He definitely turned it up when she put her hand to her side like one does when they have a laugh-induced side cramp 😆

[@redundantpancake]

I lost it with her, haha

[@aspuzling]

So amazing that he can still make her die of laughter despite all the time they've spent together.

[@Shawn-ff2rf]

Her fake laugh irritates me

[@loghanditheimperialdiehard8876]

It’s hard when you’re trying to fire off a joke and they’re already laughing before you say it. The fact that he was able to follow through is impressive.

[@brycemcneil4404]

Every time Conan has a bit that leads to "...and I had to join the union," it's always gold.

[@jonhanson8925]

"More than a hero, a union man"

[@tinanana46]

Can someone explain to me what he means by that? (I'm not native in English.)

[@BRANDRUMZ]

@@tinanana46A group of workers who have an organizational business and administrative structure that collectively bargains for contracts to ensure high, yet largely uniform, pay, benefits, etc. They are mainly skilled laborers and have apprentice programs for new entrants. Unions are responsible for many of the rights workers have today in the USA.

[@seanpeterson4908]

​@@tinanana46workers in certain jobs form a union, where all the workers must join, so they have leverage against the employer and can demand certain wages and/or benefits. If the employer doesn't agree then they can all go on strike (refuse to work), effectively shutting down the company

[@tinanana46]

@@seanpeterson4908 thanks for explaining!

[@SmokinJoeTrainer]

Hot One's is probably the most popular talk show on youtube, and there has never been a guest that handled it like Conan. You set the bar incredibly high for the next individual that wants to show off their prowess for spicy food.

[@LilyBean82]

Agreed. I started watching Hot Ones when it first aired and I can't think of anyone else who was brave enough to rub their tongue and nipples with Monoloco Matasands, or anything past Da Bomb.

[@415Diesel]

I think you're right. The only one that I think comes close is the Eric Andre episode.

[@thegodfreyspecial423]

Aubrey Plaza comes close - she was gold on there.

[@robertfrey1105]

Steve O even did a dash in to his eyes 🤪

[@ehombane]

@@robertfrey1105 And that guy is a beast. He can really can take it. But still he was on fire. And Conan clearly admitted cheating. Even without it, I suspected that they agreed to some lesser spices. Later, I suspected that some painkillers were involved. But then there should have been some sweat. So... yeah.

[@zuzusuperfly8363]

This might be the most unintentionally motivational things I've ever seen. When asked if there was a moment when he thought it might be a bad idea he said, "I had already decided I was going to do it."

[@eisbaerenhasenzahn]

He's the GOAT in so many ways. Born to entertain, no matter if it requires a colon transplant afterwards. He often jokes that he's a wimpy nerd, but this was properly tough as nails.

[@Igor-KB]

Conan is by far my favorite celebrity, i lost my brother to covid and i know people are tired of hearing this kind of stuff but his content really did help me a lot, my mother changed in a way that she could never be the same (also how could her, no one should ever go through that) but all conan videos and podcast brought me back to a good place, for a short but essencial time and it still makes me smile through tough times

[@camilam3975]

@@Igor-KB I never get tired of hearing this. That's lovely thanks for sharing. I'm sorry about your mom. So glad you had something uplifting that could help you through such a hard time. Xo

[@ashleybrown4754]

I've done the challenge and tackled with Da Bomb on multiple occasions, he's out of his mind.

[@cassius3745]

properly or probably?

[@harrylane4]

@@cassius3745properly

[@Albertk96]

Adding Dr Arroyo was genius. He played the clueless medical consultant to perfection.

[@monkeywang9972]

Check my pulse… yeah, it’s there

[@cleverusername9369]

I love how he took Sean's pulse via his tongue and Sean just rolled with it

[@PimpMasterT]

@@cleverusername9369 jokes like that don't just roll off the tongue for everyone ;)

[@renziebaluyut3424]

He's very affordable.

[@jeffhelba]

@@cleverusername9369 "It's not good"

[@George_vv]

I'm so glad the Hot Ones interview became so popular.

[@kelvinkao3341]

This whole segment shows the incredible chemistry between the 3 of them and how they are constantly building on each other - Gourley with his X-Men quip, “Finally”, and Sona bringing it up Arroyo’s role in the episode. None of it scripted or feels forced . Just incredible

[@Jenny_Oblivion]

I’m so glad that I watched the Hot Ones episode first, but that and this episode of the podcast will 😂I’m either order

[@beanzburriton4263]

imagine being able to hold a conversation with someone lol. you'll experience all of that and more

[@fattlane1866]

​@@beanzburriton4263 You've clearly not mastered it without being a douchebag

[@scoobertmcruppert2915]

@@beanzburriton4263You okay little buddy? Any reason you’re lashing out at strangers for the most innocuous comment ever?

[@brad.bryant]

@@beanzburriton4263 thinking the same.. like theyre literally just having a conversation this is how they work? lol

[@FabledGentleman]

AssWeld is the only guy who could construct buildings that Juggernaut cannot demolish.

[@TheHyperfilthered]

Perfect, absolutely perfect idea.

[@-Teague-]

He built the Danger Room that's why it never gets destroyed in training

[@tylergalvez5033]

Imagine an Danger Room built by AssWeld's own phosphorus heat, that would be more impervious than vibranium & adamantium combined!

[@FabledGentleman]

@@tylergalvez5033 Juggernaut can smash through vibranium, so they need to use uru, the same metal as stormbreaker, mjölnir and Thanos' blade is made from. It is much stronger, but the metal is somewhat difficult to come by, as it's only available inside a dying star. But I'm guessing Magneto could get hold of some.

[@BeMoreFunny]

And can his real name be Oswald?

[@cody95]

I've been waiting since the episode dropped to know whether or not Conan was still alive. Glad he's still with us 🙏

[@MyNatasha73]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MR-mc6rj]

The day ain't over yet !! I love how Conan talks about death and Sona can't stop laughing. joyful.😃😄

[@evandercaldwell9993]

He was at the Paley Center For Media shortly after for an interview and talked about it shortly, so I knew he was still alive!! 😂 But it's crazy he actually did no prep and just launched himself into it without even clearly knowing how it'll turn out!! What a legend!!

[@KATZFEY]

imagine he just died after that and they didn’t say anything but just kept promoting the show 😂😂

[@cody95]

@@KATZFEY the sign of a true professional 😂

[@campbellallan3673]

I absolutely love how Jose already knew what he had to do even before Conan mentioned it. He was probably already dressed up in his doctor’s outfit, waiting for that phone to start ringing.

[@theewildrose]

His Hot Ones episode has over 8 million views which is like 8x the average of recent episodes. Great Job

[@Traubenjaeger]

I think it speaks for Conan and this show… that the internet is FULL of people saying this was the best Hot Ones Episode of all time. Or at least in the Top3. And no one on this table mentions that. Therefore… I have to do it. This was the greatest Hot Ones episode. Fact.

[@williambonnie-do7yz]

🍗🔥💯%🔥🍗

[@harrisfamily1843]

Conan dethroned Paul Rudd as best guest!

[@juanr94]

I loved the Paul Rudd, Dave Grohl and Conan O'Brien episodes. Those are a must watch

[@zachgilchrist669]

He's a trailblazer. Front and back

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Immediate classic. I’ve watched Hot Ones since season 3 and Conan’s episode is the best I’ve ever seen

[@TheSteveBoyd]

Conan is the undisputed Hot Ones champion! He didn't just power through the wings and all the sauces, he *defeated* them! Best episode ever!

[@obnoxiouspriest]

It's true. I've never seen someone channel that kind of pain into just pure absurdity. It was pretty magical. Also, DJ Khaled is an absolute bitch. It's important he doesn't forget that.

[@-Teague-]

He came, he saw, he conquered

[@Jiggerjaw]

Not to mention I literally could not stop laughing from about the halfway point through the end. "I'm erect for the first time in 15 years. CALL THE WIFE!"

[@adderon7476]

He leaned into the pain and insanity and it paid off in spades

[@shawnerz98]

Yes! I was amazed!

[@AntJonez218]

The ending of hot ones and how Conan entertained everyone is what made me a real fan of his now. Now because of that hot ones video alone im definitely gonna check out his newest project. Idk why I never thought Conan was funny until now but man he is perfect right now. I do love hosts but I'm glad seeing Conan in the spotlight and shining. He deserves all of this amazing glory for his contributions to comedy.

[@nawaranmw994]

You should watch conan without border clips they're hilarious

[@nickc127]

You have a lot of Conan Remotes to catch up on.

[@mayssm]

"I never thought Conan was funny until now but man he is perfect right now" - Grasps chest and looks up at the sky, "Elizabeth! This is the big one!" I remember watching Conan's show back in Jr. High and thinking he was one of the funniest guys of all time. This was back in the days of In the Year 2000 and Pimpbot.

[@harrydavey9884]

He was arguably the greatest talent on The Simpsons writing staff and created some of the best episodes.

[@mayssm]

@@harrydavey9884 You can just watch those episodes and go, "Yup, that's a Conan joke!" Same goes for SNL skits back in the day.

[@beastmanbeastman14]

I’ve been watching Conan since I was 10 years old I’m 34. Living legend a true artist!

[@anyankafan]

Love that he knows he’s got her laughing and won’t let it stop. Only looking at Sona, won’t let her get her breath

[@Buffaluffasaurus]

Yeah I was gonna say the exact same thing. As soon as he realises the welding thing has got Sona going, he runs with it as long as he can.

[@davidhurtado2725]

It's like a shark to blood

[@timsantiago]

She knows what she signed up for. To think she gets paid to sit there and laugh at Conan riffing. Greatest job in the world.

[@raukoring]

I don't think he could stop it Sona or not 😂

[@luckyjhagra6020]

He is great but she cackles at everything

[@MokiSenpai]

The fact that Jose Arroyo did this out of the love of the game makes it so much more special X)

[@jakejuracka]

9:44 and the fact that he knew immediately what Conan needed him to do is just incredible. It must be a great feeling for Conan to be surrounded by friends and colleagues who all speak his language of comedy and support his insane requests!

[@wallysworst]

@@jakejuracka i just imagine the phone call was like, "a doctor? absolutely, i'll bring my stethoscope *click*"

[@JoeWasson]

@@wallysworst He's the kind of person that lab coat and stethoscope are what he casually wears around the house

[@patreekotime4578]

​@@wallysworst If your former boss and good friend likes to invite you golfing all the time... eventually you end up with the clubs, the bag, the shoes, the whole outfit. When he calls and says he wants you to fly to Monteray with him, you know the next words are "bring your clubs!"

[@bradamato5497]

I now know why Conan has kept Sona on as his assistant for so long. She's his best audience ever! Possibly his Muse.

[@socalastarte6727]

I've been watching Hot Ones for years and it's one of the most consistently funny and interesting shows I've ever watched. It's so good and never disappoints. Conan O' Brian, who's in his 60's and has nothing to prove, goes on Hot Ones and absolutely kills it. My wife and I laughed so hard, our kids thought there was something wrong with us. Somehow, with the number of amazing episodes there have been, it's one of the best ever.

[@hitman036]

Matt’s perfectly timed “finally.”

[@dannyrobert1382]

Putting the wings in his pocket was the funniest part nobody seems to talk about. Killed me.

[@liesalllies]

And then running out of pockets and asking his doctor to put it in his pocket lol. Conan understands the little things that make good comedy, even when he's being over the top, those details don't get forgotten. He's truly one of a kind.

[@hippieduck]

it just made me worry about the aftermath, however much i love conan.

[@dannymze1880]

That was the best episode of Hot Ones I've ever seen. It was all because of you man. For context I was never a fan of late night TV and only ever seen YT clips of your show so I never really realized how funny you were. Makes me wish I would've watched your show back then.

[@NGC-7635]

Everytime I watch a clip of Conan's podcast it ends being twice as funny as I thought it was going to be

[@juggernaut4799]

"Dr. Arroyo, have you been on this podcast?" "I should be." Get him on here please!

[@falsemcnuggethope]

He's been on Inside Conan twice

[@patiencekillz]

@@falsemcnuggethopehe’s been inside conan twice?!

[@AlessandroAltosoleChannel]

​@@patiencekillz i mean, he is his doctor

[@falsemcnuggethope]

@@patiencekillz just twice?

[@Isosyth]

@@falsemcnuggethope He's... he's an affordable doctor.

[@ChileMonoloco]

That sauce that you rubbed on your face and body was our most spicy one called Matasanos, straight out of Costa Rica. We were crying, laughing and very scared when you did that. Thank you Conan for that unbelievable and incredible moment. Waiting for yor visit to our beautiful country.

[@jaefrmbk2k]

🫶🏾🎉

[@th3r0d]

I was working and just happened to refresh my youtube and the show had posted freshly (like 20 min). Had to go on lunch and watch it. It was the most bizarre thing I'd witnessed in years and it was friggin GOLD. The commitment was awesome. Great job downing the "wings of death"

[@dellam2195]

im SO glad they brought this up

[@Mark198d]

It was a stroke of genius to bring Jose Arroyo as his own "doctor" on the show. "You're just choking me" LMAO.

[@bub5842]

The pure joy of laughter from Sonya from the spot welding joke. You can tell Conan loves that hes getting her that badly. The best compliment is a friend who spends way too much time with you laughing like THAT. Conan is absolutely the goat

[@EnlighteningRod]

No Sona is a leecher

[@SimoSisu]

@@EnlighteningRod How so?

[@ifwecouldvote]

her laughing was really pissing me off

[@victryismin89]

@@ifwecouldvote you need serious help.

[@ifwecouldvote]

@@victryismin89 Seemed disengenuous to me, I could be wrong. I doubt that qualifies me for "help" though. I'll ask around.

[@frontpuff]

Again. Hats off to comedic genius and dedication. Simply brilliant!!

[@SW-kq3eq]

Conan is the funniest human being alive and I am here and grateful for all of it.

[@CharlesRengel]

After the "Hot Ones" episode aired and everyone was talking about it, my Twitter feed was inundated with old Conan sketches, segments, and interviews. It was one of those few times that I actually looked forward to seeing what was in my feed.

[@JPdexx]

I never in a million years would have expected Conan to be more insane than Steve-O and Johnny Knoxville, but he upstaged everyone that had ever been on the show before him.

[@alexkaplan1136]

Conan was an absolute madman, but David Blaine was totally unfazed, as you’d expect from such a “mind over matter” type of guy.

[@ehombane]

@@alexkaplan1136 Obviously. He is better at illusions than an comedian.

[@mybrainmelted]

always loved conan, even as a kid in the 90's. but lately he has made me laugh the hardest. what a legend.

[@MBR_Sky]

Great extra commentary and found you through Hot Ones! Glad to see you haven't gone clinical LOL. Also inspiring how much you care to elevate those around you. Cheers and thanks for the interview!

[@ameliesayshola8854]

You hadn’t heard of Conan before Hot Ones? How is that possible? He’s been around since the early 90s!! 😂

[@MBR_Sky]

@@ameliesayshola8854 I haven't had cable for 10 years or so and didn't watch late night as a kid! :)

[@SidPhoenix2211]

Thank you for asking the REAL, important post-Hot Ones questions that everyone thinks about, but are too afraid to ask the celebrities lol

[@cloudshad0ws]

Like the time Hot Ones LITERALLY killed Coolio...

[@Lost_n_Found_1]

A BEAM of the whitest light you've ever seen come out...

[@Nacho_Sanchez]

The technical term for this phenomenon is "ring burn"

[@Seabeams]

I’m going to pretend you were referring to his wedding ring irritation

[@patreekotime4578]

​@@Seabeams Yes, a ring burned just like it did on his wedding night.

[@jonrussell739]

Didn't know Conan was a fecal engineer. So multi-talented.

[@hurshasnarayan]

He’s multi “feceted”.

[@SARYM911]

You mean a human soil engineer

[@ArmArmAdv]

He doesn't weld so well, but he's very affordable.

[@DigitalHIFI09]

I understood that reference 😂​@@SARYM911

[@josephgabriel2336]

“Fecal Engineer.” 🤣😂🤣 Hilarious!! Bravo!!

[@steelydannnn]

After hearing the Podcast for so long, this is the first time seeing Sona, all I can say is, Conan brings the joke and she brings a laughter that makes this show so awesome. Love you Sona ❤

[@murphyebass7837]

I far prefer his normal way in a podcast like this where he talks as opposed to being over the top like he was on hot ones or on talk shows. Intelligent guy

[@Brian-sz7lo]

The fact that he can be both is amazingly remarkable

[@murphyebass7837]

@@Brian-sz7lo ah I wouldn’t say it’s remarkable. He plays the Irish fool for the American market. He knows what he’s at.

[@alleeningtowerofpizza]

He's a born entertainer and I wish more shows with him. I saw him on a Conan taping in 2017... he is funny AF

[@murphyebass7837]

@@alleeningtowerofpizza I see him more of a comic writer than entertainer. His entertainment of over the top play the Irish fool isn’t funny. Americans love it but no shock there. He’s best when he’s being normal, articulating, etc

[@JG4EVER]

You wouldn have the appreciation for his subtle and Ivy League intellect without his psychotic need for attention/laughs and to entertain

[@bennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

im glad he didn't abandon the spot-welding bit after he got interrupted

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Like 6 times

[@mrstake6665]

Conan's improv is still UNDEFEATED

[@wade7959]

Legend has it, he now walks backward into danger.

[@Tbay007]

My wife and I still haven't watched every episode of Conan O' Brien Must Go. We are on the last episode. I hope more are released later! Very excited for Conan's show to take off!

[@sew75962]

Conan is one of the best interviewers around and the fact that he recognizes how good Sean is too makes me very happy.

[@BrentBrewington]

It made me happy to see how happy Sean was that Conan complimented him on it

[@noleyfresh460]

The best part of that interview for me is that it put Conan in my KZbin algorithm. I’ve been laughing a lot the past couple weeks

[@-Teague-]

Same I've been on a binge lol

[@TheMightySnul]

Same here, plus Roku recommended Conan TV, so I’ve been on a nonstop Conan watch.

[@welcometomyisland7]

Same hahah

[@Mjwestneat11]

His Clueless Gamer videos are a must if you haven’t seen them yet.

[@arrowguy173]

His original Late Night show was gold. If They Mated, his first remote in Ireland, the old time baseball game, Triumph etc. plus remotes with Andy where they randomly visit apartments etc. Also a huge fan of the Brian Stack (former writer) characters especially Wiki Bear. Lots of great classic Conan on YT - enjoy.

[@thisdrakester122]

I think the best part of the video of the podcast is when Conan gets Sona laughing and he gets the most delightful smirk on his face when he looks at her while she's laughing. It has to be the best way to feed his need.

[@gabrielfuret4852]

hilarious :D thanks for the clip

[@matthew4329]

hope Sean comes to the podcast soon!!

[@6rasta6bhoy6]

This time, Conan's gonna make him eat 10 wings flavored hot sauces

[@Tonyhouse1168]

10 types of ice cream while interviewing the interviewer

[@SirAwesomeVille]

Yooo that would be fantastic. He should take Sean on a wild ride

[@CLARKTHEOPTIMIST1989]

"FINALLY" Matt is an under rated genius

[@melissathomson1031]

☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼

[@jayhu2296]

funniest one liner i’ve heard in months

he is not, we all know how great of a genius he is comedy wise!

[@DannnnH67]

“and how did it manifest itself?” Thank you, Matt!

[@MKSouthernStar]

That was impeccable timing 😂

[@KlaximumSkroeft]

I hadn't watched an episode in a long time but I couldn't miss this one. It was so good.

[@elephxd]

Hands down best Hot Ones episode! Thanks for your commitment to everything you do Sir Conan!

[@LaughingOrange]

The doctor character was comedy gold. Including him doubled the fun is an already great episode.

[@somanytakennames]

I looked like an absolute maniac laughing at the welding bit whilst walking down the street.

[@Talisman09]

What kind of maniac watches a video while wallking down the street

[@God-sz4pf]

​@@Talisman09 it's a podcast

[@jdawg93]

​@Talisman09, what kind of idiot doesn't realize this is a podcast?

[@somanytakennames]

@@Talisman09 What God said.

[@Ljoose]

I had to stop driving tbh when I heard it on the podcast. 😂😂😂

[@BearsFanGoomba]

I just watched the Hot Ones episode after seeing this and had to comeback to say kudos Conan! Epic show man!!!! 💯💯💯💯 Would love to meet you one day but man oh man, great show 😎 Been laughing for a long time thanks to you 👍🏼

[@otek42o]

"and...... I had to join the union" that just slayed me lol

[@coolnout3765]

Here's the breakdown: The MC1R gene controls melanin production. In people with brown, black, or blonde hair, this gene functions normally. In redheads, a mutation in the MC1R gene leads to production of pheomelanin instead of melanin, resulting in red hair and fair skin. This same MC1R gene is somehow linked to pain receptors in the brain. The mutation may affect how these receptors respond to anesthesia. Studies suggest redheads: Need about 20% more general anesthesia for surgery. Are more resistant to local anesthetics like lidocaine. May be more sensitive to certain types of pain (like heat and cold).

[@vovahimself]

So basically he should've felt more of the spiciness.

[@b33bug00]

Glad someone posted. Even as someone auburn haired with 2 red haired grandmothers I’ve had anesthesiologist freak out when I was like dude I’m not asleep yet.

[@thadofalltrades]

Hydrocodone makes me crazy, does absolutely nothing for me, but make me manic

[@davidcanning4840]

Good post. From a university professor, cell biology

[@parryyotter]

@@thadofalltradesI’m not a redhead and that happened to me when I took hydrocodone for the first time. I thought I was dying. My head felt like it was going to detach from my body and float away. I was going insane.

[@ChicagoBornPilsenBred21]

Conan Lost His Mind After The Bomb💯😂

[@McP1mpin]

You could tell he was channeling all his pain into that nuttiness. It was either act crazy or show your pain and he chose the former.

[@TheAluvisify]

@@McP1mpin Also I think there's a point where spice that hot straight up makes you a bit delirious.

[@klbriceno1]

You are my favorite funny man. I'm so happy you are still out doing stuff to make us all laugh

[@allanalvarado849]

Love you bro!! Best ever on that show.

[@mileslaw]

"Finally" That's some perfect comedic timing from Matt.

[@ACZen221]

Absolutely, I also love that you can tell by the way Conan was communicating with his eyes 8:36 that he set Matt up perfectly for that joke. Just all around amazing comedy prowess and chemistry with this group

[@chizzicle]

I always love seeing Conan look at Sona during one of his bits, seeing how hard she is laughing, and trying to make it worse.

[@saggeedt9036]

It really just comes down to heart and work ethic and Conan proved to me on Hot Ones that he’s HIM when it comes to that. Could probably do anything he puts his mind to

[@MrGarfield85]

U are the best Conan! Whatever u do, we will support u! U are the best!!! Hope everything goes well for u

[@cloudkitt]

I loved how earnestly he continued to answer the questions despite how insane he was being in every other way.

[@Jabogers]

That’s honestly what also made the entire thing so good. Conan didn’t just focus on the comedy, he also made sure that he was answering Sean’s questions intelligently and sincerely. His entire monologue about finding comedy everywhere while he had spittle running down his cheeks and hot sauce slathered all over his face was both inspiring and hilarious.

[@aaront.950]

It was a legendary episode of Hot ones. Never expected anything less from the best late night host of all time.

[@ciarakristos111]

That welding bit killed me. 🤣 🤣🤣 Oh Conan, never change!

[@MackenzieStith]

btw i think ive commented on every hot ones episode since the beginning. conan. i had been waiting for you to be a guest for YEARS. thank you. can now die happy

[@joelapps]

Damn- the part about him talking about welding... This man can just spit out an entire stand up set off the top of his head when other comics would take months to be half as funny as him. Comedy gold!

[@Skibbityboo0580]

Nobody will ever beat Conan's performance in taking on the sauces dead on...nobody. It was incredible to watch.

[@mynameishuman4582]

Post Malone's was pretty good too. Bobby Lee pretty much crapped his pants. There were a few other wild ones on hot ones. But only one or two people outwardly handled the pain the way Conan did.

[@illither]

Deserves an Emmy

[@majbrat]

It was so funny watching Conan devolve after each wing. LoL. Someone is drawing that cartoon as he described it, lmao. Can't wait to see them!

[@TT79-]

I've been waiting for this

[@albertnuajr.6483]

honestly my fav part was the end when everyone cheered and Coco just looked around in awe as if he had made it to the top of Olympus.

[@manxhu6610]

Conan is a legend

[@cynthia4326]

Was wondering

[@XKloosyvv]

RIP

[@SheyD78]

The spot welding bit reminded me of a cartoon from a magasine showing a restaurant with one table asking "So tell me more about the blue flame special" and at another table the chef is there on all fours producing said blue flame towards a rotisserie/skewer.

[@r.shanethompson7933]

Conan O'Brien is like the gift that keeps on giving. The man is hilarious!

[@TykusBalrog]

That's the hardest I've seen Sona laugh 🤣

[@ChrisMustard]

CALL THE WIFE is my new favourite quote, superb episode.

[@kr0naa]

all this years.... conan still makes me laugh

[@eattrainprogress]

This is amazing

[@pendragon6207]

Best episode of Hot Ones ever. Seriously, it was an absolute masterclass in comedy and complete recklessness. I had to watch it again with the mrs, and I was howling laughing as much that time as the first ^^ Absolutely brilliant.

[@DisorderedArray]

I think I had more tears in my eyes than the average hot ones guest, after he put that first wing in his pocket.

[@jaredconnor]

You haven't watched all of them then lol

[@pendragon6207]

@@DisorderedArray I broke down after the second one :D

[@HeatherHotcakes]

Disagree. I couldn't watch the whole thing. It was kinda sad watching a grown man acting obnoxious because he's so desperate for attention.

[@3rdmm]

Conan needs an outlet for the avant-garde comedy he is capable of.

[@ZoOnTheYT]

Conan elevated Hot Ones to the pinnacle of what it could be. Conan managed to present both the most "extreme" response to the hot sauces and continue with a hilarious skit seemingly as if the sauces had no effect. He also managed to be a good interviewee and be profound in moments. Usually you either get people that can barely make it through, or show very little response because they can deal with the sauce, but might not interview well. I don't even know where HO goes on from here.

[@daviebananas1735]

If that had any artistic integrity they would end it here.

[@lionessmummy4418]

I had a feeling he’d post an explanation episode on his podcast and I’m here for it!

[@Fenderbenne]

That episode was by far my favorite one. And I've seen every episode since s1.

[@lyndonarana9408]

Best thing about Conan is that amazing comics/people (mostly underrated) gravitates around him, this time Dr. Arroyo.

[@Talisman09]

The best thing about Conan is the people he knows? Wow gee what a great compliment

[@anovosedlik]

'but those are things that you do so that your children will never look you in the eyes again'. - This is why I never end a conan clip early. Everything he says is gold.

[@ricktaylor7042]

I listened to the podcast for the first time today, and I’m hooked. I’ve never been one to listen to podcasts, but I couldn’t stop laughing.

[@naninolovyou6388]

The Dr. coming in and out was hilarious. I had anxiety FOR you. You should get an award for committing to that bit 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@cooliostarstache5474]

Conan was really just twisting the joke knife on Sona 😂 he was not letting her stop to even breathe

[@MrBudNess]

Nothing beats Sona’s laugh. Sometimes just hearing it makes me crack up even if I wasn’t laughing at the bit.

[@londonoverground]

It's the laugh of someone that's never worked a day in their life but still gets paid 💵💵💵

[@-Teague-]

​@@londonoverground if you're this hateful about the people on the show why watch it?

[@londonoverground]

@@-Teague- how is that a rebuttal to my point? Are you 4?

[@arianghorbani1305]

@@londonovergroundIt’s a sign of emotional intelligence to recognize how unnecessary it is to randomly put down a lady you don’t know and have no concept of the responsibilities of. I don’t think a 4 year old is capable of that. Are you?

[@papa_ice_water]

It’s annoying and obnoxious

[@shekshishekki]

I have been waiting for this ever since I watched him drink the sauce...thank you...

[@antonnikolov2849]

Welding joke... Thank you man! I have tears in my eyes from laughing. 😅

[@Good_Hot_Chocolate]

The redhead thing about being resistant to drugs is 100% true. My father is an anesthesiologist, and was talking to me about this when i asked him about his work back in the day. It fascinated me then. Basically, they need a bit more than the average person to stay asleep with anesthesia. I'm not sure if that is for all drugs, but definitely for what we commonly use for anesthesia.

[@publius9350]

Basically, don't share your drugs with a greedy ginger.

[@Seabeams]

I would have thought that meant he would be even more sensitive to spice since he’s resistant to numbing agents

[@El-wv1tf]

Yes, as a redhead I can confirm that this is true.

[@HeatherHotcakes]

Black redhead here! The dentists are always surprised at how many shots of novocain that they have to give me.

[@Good_Hot_Chocolate]

@@Seabeams The sensation of spicy is just pain. There is no taste bud for it, just our pain receptors. So it's just about pain tolerance. As Conan says, he'll do anything for a laugh even at the detriment of his body. He powered through it, or he's used to pain enough to ignore it. I'm not sure if being a redhead affects their sensitivity to spicy food, but that would be interesting to learn if that does affect things.

[@DietMoney]

Gorley’s Tom Cruise analogy was perfectly put. Conan dismissed it but the point is valid: both will fully commit and go to the most extreme lengths to entertain.

[@Seabeams]

No wonder they meshed so well with that car ride parody video, which could potentially have been the dullest thing ever. Full commitment on both sides. 😂

[@pats5375]

So, now that Conan has, again, gone to that extreme, on hot ones, the universe should naturally bring Tom Cruise and Conan together, on Conan's podcast to discuss their common drive to entertain audiences to the utmost! Or, even better, Tom Cruise does Hot Ones THEN Conan's podcast? OR! Tom Cruise, Sean Evans and Conan eat hot wings on Conan's podcast! Yes?! Lol

[@liamhemmings9039]

Conan is a Legend. A legend. I cannot emphasize this enough.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Thanks for the welding education, Conan. I'm learning to weld. As a valuable skill to build my own metal framed stuff. I'll take this advice into consideration and suggest it to my welding instructor.