John Mulaney Thinks Fatherhood Has Simplified His Life | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

[@mansell101]

What a joy seeing two people who get visibly uncomfortable at the idea that someone genuinely likes them.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

Haha! So well observed and expressed! I love them both for it. Conan is a huge talent and very gifted at coaxing out the best from others, but so often seems to be a bit more humble than is necessary to the point of being shy and it being almost a sort of fault.

[@nullakjg767]

Its because they are used to being putdown. John was always belittled by his previous wife.

[@mc1993]

@@nullakjg767 🤣🤣🤣🐵

[@bojackkatarn]

This whole "imposter syndrome" wave, and maybe it's even Conan overtly encouraging his guests to display them on the podcast, is kind of a Hollywood humble brag at some point if literally everyone does it.

[@glupik1234]

​​@@nullakjg767bruv you don't know them. Stop pulling things out of your ass. Out of all publicly available pieces of info about his life, I think the only relationship people sorta can qualify as playing onto his self esteem would be his relationship with his father.

[@thelonelyloner7]

Man this conversation about him and his baby playing baseball at 5 in the morning just made me smile from ear to ear the whole time. You can hear it in his voice how much he's enjoying it. ❤

[@Mohammed_plt]

Genuinely same. Can’t describe the happiness I felt hearing that, so I can’t imagine the happiness it brings him I’m glad for him

[@cANNabyss.]

He turned it into a bit! I just saw him live on Dec 21, and he has an entire 5ish minute joke about that story. It’s hilarious and adorable.

[@nyanturismo]

When John said "you wouldn't belieeeve how far I can hit a wiffle ball", for some reason I looked up Wiffle ball on Wikipedia, and the first thing I see is "The ball most commonly used in the game was invented by David N. MULLANY at his home in Fairfield, ..."

[@drumgold23]

Helps if you er, you can't sleep

[@Silencio1126]

Was sort of tearing up, smiling too. He’s a good dad. There’re are a lot of videos of him with his babies… also some videos of Pete Davidson with his baby.. what a cool social circle for the baby. Olivia Munn is so lovely too. I wish the best for them and their family. Seriously, exemplifying family goals.

[@semicolson]

i love how sincerity is like pulling teeth for comedians. it physically hurts them to sit with a genuine emotion and not do a bit to ease the tension.

[@JudithRandall-vz1zk]

It's also a matter of getting jobs. If they're not funny, then they may not get another gig.

[@CheeseMonger60]

@@JudithRandall-vz1zki think conan and john are gonna be fine with future jobs

[@ePai9e]

I think that's why Bobby Lee can feel so jarring sometimes

[@isaacgutierrez139]

I'm not a comedian by trade but I DO have this socipathic tendency and I AM doing a caps bit

[@thelonelyloner7]

"You are my absolute hero" You just know it feels *so so so good* to grow up looking up to Conan and then working with him and being his friend

[@charles2327]

"Now say it again... as a horse."

[@PathosConsultingGroup]

to be honest, i don't know if i totally buy it. Like when Hader talks about Conan it's obvious he's been a die hard fan for decades. With John, it feels a bit more contrived.

[@zarahshabs7936]

@@PathosConsultingGroup i think john Mulaney is not as animated in his general speaking voice though

[@reen4450]

​@@PathosConsultingGroupI think its genuine. I think was his was the first late night show he did stand up on. And I forget whether it was on a podcast or an interview but I remember him talking about telling his mother about his goals and he said he wanted to be like Conan. And she was hoping he meant he wanted to go to Harvard ...which is obviously not what he meant lol But it does seem like he has looked up to Conan as a comedy writer for a long time.

[@Pinkclouds512]

@@reen4450see that story sounded like a bit to me. It’s a pretty common misdirection joke. We’ll never know, but it doesn’t feel genuine to me

[@petersotherland9230]

I love seeing John get as much joy out of being with his son as we’ve all gotten from his comedy over the years. It’s really cool to see and hear him be genuinely joyful knowing his struggles. Way to go John!

[@cmf01258]

There is literally nothing as adorable and entertaining as John describing baseball at 5:10 AM with Malcom.

[@arminmoloudzadeh3380]

My wife and I can't have kids. Listening to these two and John's stories about his child encapsulates everything that I would have wanted in having a child. Also, having been a fan of his for so long and having had some of the same struggles, I cannot help but feel joy for him because how can you not??!!

[@placeholderdoe]

I hope you and your wife are doing well

[@robovac3557]

Me too, can't have kids. AT ALL. Always whining, needy, dumb and let's be honest, the cuteness wears off real fast.

[@timothykennedy2454]

We didn't ask you to self-describe, but thanks for doing it anyway

[@Good_Hot_Chocolate]

Every considered adoption? Most don't for some reason. It's a fine way to have a kid tho.

[@iGaveLiaHIV]

@@Good_Hot_Chocolatepass

[@Noreenlee1]

Losing John to drugs would have been devastating. I'm thrilled he has found real happiness.

[@brendas6461]

Well, I confess, I just teared up when I had the thought that we have those people who conducted that intervention to thank for these stories about him with his son.

[@coneflower51wf75]

Conan has this smile on his face listening John’s stories about his son. He is so happy that John’s in a good place

[@PhillyFrank1]

John Mulaney is a gift to us all. I once ran into him and Neal Brennan on the street in Montreal - it made my night! I’m delighted that he is finding fatherhood so salutary.

[@victoryak86]

The chemical composition of Conan and Mulaney is comedy gold.

[@florete2310]

YES. Definitely

[@jkap34]

I mean they were friends pre Liza, so you know, right up there with Bob Odenkirk

[@cleverusername9369]

It's literally alchemy. Two disparate elements come together to make gold

[@BuildinWings]

It's also roughly half cocaine.

[@Steve-ws1tg]

both raised devout Catholic

[@cleverusername9369]

John has cemented his place as one of the absolute best CONAF guests. There are very few people who make Conan laugh harder. He's hilarious but he also wants to engage in deeper conversations, while still doing bits. Simply magnificent. No wonder he's been on three times now, such amazing chemistry.

[@jpm199]

It's CONAN, not CONAF. wtf

[@VeronicaAlvarez-cn5pz]

@@jpm199 name of the podcast

[@joeeahmed]

@@jpm199 a

[@DrDolan2000]

​@@VeronicaAlvarez-cn5pz Then wouldn't it be "CNAF"?

[@VeronicaAlvarez-cn5pz]

@@DrDolan2000 the O is his last name

[@beberdos]

I loved this segment because Im pretty sure Conan is a father figure to Mulaney, and Conan asking Mulaney to be Real at the end is really a dad saying his kid that he doesn't have to act like a clown to be loved.

[@jonocook755]

Thanks for making me cry before breakfast! ❤

[@davidgaochan6357]

John probably has such amazingly funny stories with him and his son. I could listen to him for hours just telling us about their adventures.

[@nancyhubbert1401]

i could watch john mulaney do impressions of his son for DAYS. he's so naturally funny and a joy to witness

[@Burton82190]

My favorite part is the genuine offense that Conan takes to John asking him not to do a bit.

[@daniellemcclelland3621]

John Mulaney is my favourite comedian. He’s smart and witty but also slightly unhinged and I really understand and relate to that energy. Love all of his specials but his last was perfection.

[@Hmoo424]

Conan’s word to John and knowing that he was his idol growing up is something so special for John.

[@muumarlin1731]

One of the best guests / pairings - really genuine, good chemistry. Would love to see John back on the show soon!

[@emilyk5168]

My nephew used to stare out the window and wait for the garbage truck for hours. I hope garbage men know how admired they are by that demographic.

[@DoctorFurioso]

They do for sure. Garbage men smiling and waving back at my kid made me think 2 year olds loving them is the best part of a generally thankless job.

[@sharmharan4150]

My cat too!

[@masterxyr]

that 'heoahoehe how kind' from John was such an amazing lightning fast way of destroying a kind and genuine moment haha

[@benzaiten933]

Conan and John are both so enmeshed in bits, they just can't stop.

[@luckylushie369]

Wow. Two comedy legends and seeing that they're human, aren't fearless is reassuring. How could anyone not like them.

[@sadhbh4652]

That was a really nice interview. You can really feel the affection. John is so funny, I'm interested to see where his comedy goes now that he's no longer got this sort of nice boy image.

[@samanthab1923]

I love his interests with his son. Such throwbacks. When my niece was young my brother would take her to some of the worst basketball courts in NYC to play ball. Would leave her in her stroller on the sidelines where the smell of weed wafted over. Of course she’d get some sun. My SIL was beside herself. My niece just turned 30. Everyone still lives in NYC. My brothers loved following garbage trucks on their bikes in the 70’s.

[@Gringa_L]

The non bit moments are lovely, but, it's nice when they bookend those with bits. It feels honest and true. ❤

[@kevinw712]

"someone having the wrong impression of me... that can be hurtful". Man, that hits. Generally in my behavior online, I can absolutely handle someone thinking I'm unfunny or I'm dumb (bc frankly most of the time, I am), I have a MUCH more difficult time handling someone thinking I'm a jerk.

[@withershin]

back in the old days of the internet we'd reply, "jerk" but you take the fun out of it defining the joke. Way back you'd get tea-bagged. way way back in the day the kids with the first cable modems would send 1024K pings to your 56K modem but that's illegal now. Jerk is such a fluid word.

[@BuildinWings]

Well, he DID knock up a movie star behind his wife's back after she supported him through rehab. People don't like him because what he did was incredibly scummy.

[@kevinw712]

@@BuildinWings a) strictly speaking, I was quoting what Conan said, and b) how do you know that's absolutely true? essentially it's celebrity gossip, which is not always the most dependable. I mean I understand Mulaney now has a child with a different woman than who he originally married, but beyond that...

[@kelseyjenna9248]

@@kevinw712 He DID have a baby with someone from rehab that he impregnated before his divorce with Anna was finalized. That is 100% factual and well documented.

[@kevinw712]

@@kelseyjenna9248 well okay, that's fair. I'm just not necessarily taking it for granted that that happening before a divorce was legally finalized that it means he did something immoral. As I understand it, that process can sometimes take a long time. a lot would depend on how his first wife viewed it

[@BelleTolles]

So much energy flow -- their regard for each other makes both the hilarious and the touching moments possible

[@datasvanadze4370]

Even know I don't know John personally I am genuinely happy that he is so happy ❤ He is such a positive human being all together

[@inesesoncika]

John is absolutely the most brilliant mind and the most precious human! Thank you for this!

[@MelissaNgai]

I love how the most time and space to speak was when John was talking the little joys of wiffle ball and garbage truck with his son. But anything else serious, got too uncomfy for them not to constantly interrupt and joke around. It's a good dynamic lol

[@sarahthomson8183]

So good.. He's even funnier now that he's sober.. 🧡

[@KimBouchard]

I bet that was a real worry for him, but it's part of his makeup to be funny and creative; the drugs had no bearing. He says he's a boring interview, but I had a really good laugh.

[@nullakjg767]

I think its more the fact he has a wife who encourages him now instead of one who belittles him and constantly managed him like a child. It seems like olivia munn loved john for who he is and his previous girlfriend was always trying to turn him into someone else. Thats the kinda relationship that makes you want to relapse.

[@KimBouchard]

@@nullakjg767 don't forget, she had to put up with his drugging and behaviour for *years*.

[@nakuruhike7991]

​@@KimBouchard...true, but he had to put up with her neurosis and anxiety. They were not a good mix together 😢

[@ozedr3283]

​@nullakjg767 100% right ✅️ 👌

[@Singlesoap]

Aw what a great ending in this interview! Lol John telling Conan that he considers him to be an absolute hero was great-Made me smile and immediately think of when he was on Conan’s show and when Conan asked if he could do a Lorne impression he instead jokingly jabbed at Conan by saying Lorne always told him that he was the best Irish-American writer SNL ever had without doing an impression of him and after he had already flipped it to get Conan to do his impression🤣

[@hannahlawlor]

I’m so happy John’s happy. You can see the difference in him and the amount of joy he’s found in his family. If I were him I’d say “Hi I’m John Mulaney, I’m your father” to Malcolm every morning just for the serotonin hit. Lol.

[@kettyspikes]

This was my favourite part of an already amazing conversation

[@alicialeal4049]

Congrats to the 2 of you … what a great treat . Two fine funny guys talking about real life .

[@PassionDCGL11]

I’m so happy to see John doing so well and so happy 🥹🫶🏼 God bless him and his sweet family. I hope he does another Netflix special soon!

[@RealRetroWave]

So strange that a lot of us worry about what others think about them and the second they say something nice to you it's somehow painful lol

[@stephaniecollins6052]

I love John. I choked on my drink when Conan said his thank you was a bit

[@rhaineyrwc1974]

The sweetest talking about his little boy ❤

[@cmf01258]

Hey Conan - it's okay for you to actually say "I love YOU" to John; you don't have to say "I love what you're doing", "I love where you are in life". Say "I love you", because you clearly do.

[@hilld817]

Love that you guys are sharing more videos! It would be great if you released the whole recording- with your ads inbetween- than having to track down the recordings over different days. Great podcast!

[@DanielBoonelight]

you're not understanding the fact that they rightly still want there to be actual podcast incentive. it's so basic it's blinding. so sick of seeing this comment, from peeps who don't get that being a genuine podcast and not youtube-centralized is the goal.

[@VioletEmerald]

​@DanielBoonelight well they don't care because they don't consume it as a podcast. Or all their podcasts they do consume are really long form and tied to KZbin. Etc. It's a valid request from the consumer perspective that if it was on KZbin we'd click and it's too much effort maybe to go to the actual podcast area especially if for us podcasts are audio only things and this is so visual

[@DanielBoonelight]

@@VioletEmerald but, *again* , that only sees it from the single, myopic youtube-consumer perspective and not *their* perspective. did you even think that they may be payed better from podcast model? that the salaries involved depend on the podcast model thriving? regardless of their reasons, they obviously exist. conan is a HUGE brand and cooperative. they aren't just throwing out content not having boards think about every damn aspect of their model. can you for once think, 'let me try to see why they might want what they're doing, and actually give established bodies credit for their own decisions." this isn't rocket science. it's like, two chess moves of thinking. not one, like some second grader.

[@VioletEmerald]

@DanielBoonelight of course I thought about how they are choosing strategically and hoping to make more money this other way. I'm not sure it's working for them if so many consumers are lazy these days and won't go off their preferred platform even if it's KZbin though

[@cathyabraham9110]

The guy who swore he would NEVER have kids has a kid. So happy for him ❤

[@LaurenWM7]

I could listen to John Mulaney talk about playing “Base. BALL!” with Malcolm for hours ❤

[@trsmith2442]

"My parents poured all their anxieties into me in a good way" said no one in therapy sessions.

[@arivenes_]

didnt he just mean that because parents care for their children he's just able to worry about his son instead of himself, which in a way has to be relieving?

[@globdrop]

He meant his anxieties now come from having his son, which can be a good thing. You must not be a dad lol

[@chillith926]

John should write a memoir about fatherhood and call it "Pajamas and Jackets"

[@Wouldntyouliketoknow1111]

Man, I think they were already going through Olivia’s cancer diagnosis too. I hope they have much easier times ahead ❤

[@TehMezdawg]

I like this "lived life a bit" Mulaney with real stories and not just like confidence, and performance.

[@danjordan2625]

Greatest clip ever. I immediately had to listen to it again on the pod. "And we're just two morons..."

[@dengueberries]

Someone finally said it. Having kids removes the pressures of your current being 'cause you have to spend time on your kids...

[@boblamontagne9787]

I love John Mulaney. He's so honest about his life - and so damn funny. I so happy he's doing well, healthy, and happy..

[@joemalone7386]

John Mullaney fan... He was the funniest comedian. Since he has had Malcolm he is even funnier!!! I love that he loves being a dad.

[@mygirl1129]

John looks so much better. Hang in there John! Robert D. had a tough, tough go of recovery and look at how he has landed. KCB! 😊👍 Thanks T CoCo! 🥰🎧

[@MoChua]

His short stint in the Bear was amazing.

[@florete2310]

John Mulaney: "(...) no, do a bit actually." Conan (in my mind) answering: "PAAAATER!!! Pater..." Pity. Missed opportunity. Kidding. Great chemistry, this illustrious RPG community😂

[@ElizabethT45]

Tell John that Malcolm wanting two whiffle bats, one for each hand, will continue as he discovers other things like rocks and small toys. My son always took two Hot Wheels cars, or two action figures (he called them "guys") everywhere, one for each hand.

[@random22026]

6:55 / 7:26 To see Conan's rapt attention as proud Dad John relates his exploits with his Tiny Person--the Cuteness Quotient is off the charts. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰

[@zoperxplex]

Mulaney was laser focused on Conan. Like he wanted to telegraph something other than comedic anecdotes and say he was staying strong and conquering his demons.

[@hyperspeed_心猿]

That's just John existing. He's like that everywhere and anywhere. That's why he's so awesome!

[@xzonia1]

The way he talks about his son is the way you hope all parents will feel about their kids; it's so heart-warming. :)

[@adgulacti]

I can bet a lot of money that at the end of the clip Conan is quickly taking off his headphones just to stand up and hug John as soon as recording is over.

[@oatkeydokey9787]

John being a basic human is actually very interesting ❤

[@therabbithat]

Everyone should be able to go through a recovery style program even if you never touched a drop. The deep wisdom and openness to experience people come out with is something to behold. We all run from our emotions in some way, we just don't all use chemical poisons to do it.

[@roadlesstraveled34]

I have a hard time listening to podcasts but if i can watch them like this? I mean I'd watch all day, especially if John Mulaney is on.

[@daniellelebeau-petersen1531]

This makes me happy and feel love and joy

[@katough]

these two could do a show the way Steve Martin and Martin Short have done. prob not the insults, but they have good flowing chemistry

[@leodegas7731]

I would think as a performer, you would want criticism. But only listen to criticism that makes you better in some way and is constructive. As an old man, I think that's how I've always received it and it's how I dispense it when I use a critical eye on something. As for boring interview, no interview is boring to me, especially from a famous person, when they talk about what really makes them , them. John's boy brings out a side of him we normally would not see unless he shares it in an interview with a friend. I don't think anyone wouldn't find that interesting, unless they are a narcissist. Thanks John for that beautiful picture that you put into our heads about some of your interactions with your boy. Made me smile. ✌️😊

[@nullakjg767]

hes talking about pathetic female fans who were invested in his previous relationship because they saw themselves in his ex wife who was apparently highly controlling, over bearing, confrontational, and argumentative. They are furious with him because he divorced her and then got married and had a child with olive munn who had always been nice to him and loved him for he who he was instead of trying to change him into someone else.

[@redford4ever]

It's true though. That father bit was awesome. Being a father felt to me like finally my brain was in full adult form. Before that you have all the cognition, possibly the best you'll ever get, but you waste most of it bc you don't know what matters and what you can drop entirely.

[@kstepko]

“How do you really deal with it? Don’t do a bit.” And … Conan dies a little bit inside. Hey - this isn’t rehab, John!

[@heyelliew]

When I was in rehab, I couldn't stop doing bits and I was called out on it. .. a lot. 😂

[@kstepko]

@@heyelliew I have a feeling that John likely was, too.

[@davidhurtado2725]

Even though he brings me enormous joy, I don't know John and this is very parasocial of me (a posture which I loathe) but it really makes me happy for him that seemingly, his son has truly changed his life and helped him get rid of his demons. When he announced his relationship with Olivia Munn and the imminent birth of his first child, many said the writing was on the wall and this was a textbook case of a guy that will relapse but this conversation truly gives me hope that he has turned the corner and those assumptions are just a bull load of cynicism. Here's to you, John! Not that you would care. 😂

[@mellertid]

Things you loathe: consider embracing them. You may become happier and more interesting. 😊 (Just a random thought, not at all calling you or anybody not interesting.)

[@megyskermike]

Yeah...the hell with his amazing ex wife he abandoned. F#&$ this guy.

[@nullakjg767]

Those people were in denial that his previous relationship was toxic. Just based on his comedy alone, its clear his previous wife was very controlling and demanding, while oliva munn seems to love john for who he is. John used to say jokes like "I love my overbearing mean wife because shes confrontational enough for both of us!" but that was clearly as a cope. In reality, having someone whose always angry/on edge/looking for things to be upset about is a horrific way to live. You always feel like youre walking on egg shells because you never know what will set someone like that off. Hes thriving now that hes with someone who likes him as he is and can go with the flow as opposed to fighting all the time.

[@davidhurtado2725]

@@nullakjg767 I'VE BEEN SAYING THIS THE ENTIRE TIME. If you listen to his comedy attentively and many times over, you'd know they were not good together.

[@blw_blw]

@@nullakjg767 Comedy is about amplification of truths, and sometimes not about the truth at all. Comedians always make critiques and caricatures of their partners on stage (often with their full consent). She seems perfectly lovely (read her beautiful essay about losing their formerly shared dog for a sense), and he was an addict with a self-confessed desire to be liked, which is always really tough. We don't know. By the way, she was hilarious in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, she just didn't want Jerry Seinfeld to choose her carpet.

[@akhrormuminov7180]

John is insanely funny😂

[@barrettpickett5603]

Garbage trucks are something. Just seeing the big dumpsters being unloaded too.

[@MessagesFromAurora]

this was a joy to watch and listen to ❤

[@edo27]

That awed silence watching ______ at the grove caught me off guard and made me spit out my coffee

[@Kryxx07]

OMG I need to watch this entire podcast. I'm laughing so much I'm crying.

[@monishdragon]

I really wish they'd update the session in it's entirety; I understand the reasons for breaking it apart but it would be nice if there were playlist per session.

[@supremeocumstain8760]

yknow you can just listen to the podcast right?

[@monishdragon]

@@supremeocumstain8760 On youtube?

[@EattheApple666]

Be the parent you needed as a kid.

[@puffy645]

Truly Love how you fan each others flame.

[@lindasobin7007]

Ditto everything that Conan said about John! And Conan, you are greater than people know (yet).

[@MildManNerd]

You two bring joy, that's all i have to say about that.❤❤

[@markbradl8651]

John is such a great guest and funny human being !

[@trashleigh87]

Good lord that baseball story is so sweet

[@olegendstudiosprojectsforr518]

Conan so genuine love him

[@retiringsoon1552]

Why isn’t the full video released anywhere?

[@TheKillahKyla]

2:53 is why we need the whole podcast in video form

[@ejodim-2095]

Yo! I just realize Conan podcast is almost as BIG as Joe Rogan when he was on KZbin and its Awesome.

[@ianbettinger1779]

Was that courteney cox line at 8:30 thought up on the spot, or is that a bit? Genius.

[@mikek7660]

What a wonderful interview

[@Sean.Vosler]

Plz do a show with these two every week

[@jamieohare5096]

Not a bad interview. I’ve watched it twice ❤

[@regina_filange2.0]

Love these 2 so much! Glad they're actual friends ❤

[@tylerspicer3235]

please upload the Dartmouth conversation between Conan and John !

[@OrangeAgent5]

"I´m gonna wrap this up" Wait...what? No! I could listen for some more hours easily

[@erwinprado7058]

I was shocked that they didn't talk about the intervention and Conan being insulted that he wasn't invited.

[@user-bw3xi9wd4p]

9:37 felt like the spirit of Pete Davidson occupied John for this brief moment

[@moringaottawa]

0:56 did not expect Jeff Ross to be name dropped I’ll tell you that much

[@bluekitty3731]

I learned a long time ago not to worry about what people thought about me, because they aren't thinking of me at all!

[@joanneg460]

He said “All Right” just like Mitch Hedberg.

[@Syl-Vee]

Thanks, Conan. What a treat. l love you both.

[@carriedolha788]

Truth. My grandson being born changed my world. It took me this long to appreciate the world on that beautiful of a level, our children's point of view.