Get Over Myself!

Summary

Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend – Episode: "Get Over Myself!"

Release Date: February 27, 2025

In this episode of "Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend," host Conan O’Brien engages with Dan, a passionate glass artist and dedicated fan, exploring the intricate world of glassblowing, the artistry behind custom bongs, and the meaningful connections forged through creative expression. The conversation is enriched by the playful banter between Conan, his co-host Sona Movsesian, and Matt Gourley, creating an engaging and heartfelt atmosphere.

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1. Welcoming Dan – The Passionate Glass Artist [01:32]

Conan opens the episode by introducing Dan, a devoted fan from Vacaville, California, who has taken his appreciation a step further by crafting custom glass pieces for the show.

Conan O’Brien: "Hey, Dan, how are you?" [01:40]

Dan: "I'm doing great. Thank you guys for having me on." [01:42]

2. Exploring the Art of Glassblowing [02:09]

The discussion delves into Dan’s craft as a glassblower, highlighting his specialization in creating water pipes and bongs. Conan expresses a newfound respect for the skill involved, especially with Dan's focus on torch-hewn glass.

Conan O’Brien: "I have more respect for you because... you're using a torch, and that takes real skill. I think that takes a real artist." [03:56]

Dan: "I work with glass tubing and glass rods to create these pieces." [02:12]

3. Apex Design Glass – Dan’s Creative Enterprise [05:02]

Dan introduces his company, Apex Design Glass, explaining its origins and growth. He shares insights into his creative process and how his bold designs resonate with a dedicated following.

Dan: "It's called Apex Design Glass. I made that name when I was in high school for a web design business I was doing, and then I just kept it through my glassblowing business as well." [05:12]

4. The Unique Gift – Custom Bongs for the Team [06:21]

A highlight of the episode is when Dan presents custom-made bongs to Conan and his team. These pieces are not only functional but also intricate works of art, featuring personalized designs and branding.

Conan O’Brien: "Do you have some bongs there you could show us? I just want to see some of these bongs." [05:55]

Dan: "I actually sent you guys a gift." [06:21]

The team marvels at the craftsmanship, emphasizing the blend of functionality and artistic expression.

Sona Movsesian: "Oh, my God. This is beautiful." [17:12]

5. Appreciating Dan’s Craftsmanship [16:39]

Conan and the team take a closer look at the custom bongs, admiring the detailed engravings and unique designs that Dan has incorporated, making each piece a tribute to the show and its members.

Conan O’Brien: "You are an artist. This is a work of sculpture." [07:40]

Matt Gourley: "It's like a Sherlock hole." [16:36]

6. Personal Reflections and Home Life [19:07]

Shifting gears, Conan shares personal anecdotes about his home life, particularly his relationship with his wife, Liza. He humorously discusses the challenges of household chores and the dynamics of marriage.

Conan O’Brien: "For my wife, Liza, it's important that I set the table... sometimes I kind of set the table." [20:55]

Conan O’Brien: "I've gotten much better at loading the dishwasher... though it was a problem going back to childhood." [21:02]

7. The Value of Fan Relationships [23:57]

Conan expresses heartfelt gratitude towards Dan, emphasizing the significance of genuine fan relationships and the joy of meeting dedicated supporters who contribute creatively to the show.

Conan O’Brien: "You're an artist. You're a terrific artist... You're a craftsman. You're out there killing it. So thank you so much, and best of luck with your company." [23:25]

Dan: "Thank you so much." [24:05]

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Conan O’Brien: "I have more respect for you because... you're using a torch, and that takes real skill." [03:56]
• Dan: "It's easy for people to find you if they want some of your custom made torch-hewn bongs." [05:33]
• Conan O’Brien: "Seriously, it's a Rorschach blot you've given us. Everyone sees what they want to see." [08:49]
• Sona Movsesian: "This made me cry a little bit." [18:10]
• Conan O’Brien: "Things are coming your way now. It's just beautiful." [18:21]

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Insights and Conclusions

This episode underscores the importance of authentic connections beyond the superficiality often found in celebrity interactions. Through Dan’s contributions, Conan illustrates how shared passions and creative collaborations can foster meaningful friendships. The intricate designs of the custom bongs symbolize the merging of fan dedication and artistic expression, highlighting the potential for deep, lasting relationships within the entertainment community.

Moreover, Conan’s candid discussion about his personal life adds a layer of relatability, showcasing the balance between fame and everyday responsibilities. The episode serves as a testament to the enriching experiences that arise when individuals pursue their passions and connect authentically with others who appreciate their craft.

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For those who haven’t listened to this episode, it offers a blend of humor, artistry, and heartfelt conversations that reflect the essence of "Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend." Whether you're intrigued by the art of glassblowing or interested in the dynamics of celebrity friendships, this episode provides a captivating glimpse into the journey of finding genuine connections.

Transcript

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

I would, Conan.

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Blay]

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Blay]

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Blay]

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[Sona Movsesian]

Conan O'Brien needs a fan. Want to talk to Conan? Visit teamcoco.com callkonan okay, let's get started.

[Matt Gourley]

Hey, Dan. Welcome to Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan.

[Sona Movsesian]

What?

[Matt Gourley]

I couldn't remember if it was friend or foe.

[Conan O'Brien]

Hey, Dan, how are you?

[Dan]

I'm doing great. Thank you guys for having me on.

[Conan O'Brien]

Where are you coming to us from, Dan? Dan, where are you?

[Dan]

I'm in Vacaville, California. So near Sacramento, Napa Valley area.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, okay. Very nice. And I'm looking at your background. It looks like you're working on a nuclear submarine. I mean, there's all kinds of machinery behind you. It's very cool looking. What are you building? I mean, it looks like you're up to something.

[Dan]

I'm a glassblower or glass artist.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh.

[Dan]

So I work with. These are glass lays. So I work with glass tubing and, you know, glass rods and I create stuff out of glass.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay. What kind of stuff do you create out of glass, primarily? Are we talking like a vase? Are we talking like a test tube? Are we talking glasses? What are you making?

[Dan]

My main product that I make is water pipes. So I make bongs, basically.

[Matt Gourley]

I see them back there. Look at those.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay.

[Matt Gourley]

Sona's salivating.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes, you make. You make bongs. So. And that. And was that. Did you start making bongs because of your personal affinity for bongs, or you just like making them or you like the shape? What drew you to making bongs?

[Dan]

I started in high school, so I feel like everyone in high school, you know, kind of wanted or needed a bong. And I liked making things, so that, you know, drew me to it. I originally started. I wanted to do welding, but it was a little complicated, I feel like. So I went into glassblowing, which was even more complicated.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, yeah. I was gonna say glassblowing feels incredib. Difficult. I mean, any. Just the little I know about it. Right. You have to. You got to heat up the material. Right. And get it molten and then you.

[Sona Movsesian]

I watch the show on Netflix.

[Matt Gourley]

Blown Away.

[Sona Movsesian]

Yeah, Blown Away. So I know I'm basically a glassblower.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay. Yeah. And is that. Is that an accurate representation of glassblowing, the TV show Blown Away?

[Dan]

Yeah, it is. Mine's a little different. I use a torch. So I don't have a big furnace of glass. I have a torch that I use and then I get. I get these glass tubes in four foot lengths, and then I'll create stuff out of that. So I don't have a big furnace that I pull globs of glass out of.

[Conan O'Brien]

Well, you know what? I think I have more respect for you because I think anybody can do it with a big furnace. I do. I think anybody can do it with a. I mean. Oh, oh, big furnace. Yawn. Oh, look, I have a big furnace, and I accidentally made 900 glasses today. But you're using a torch, and that takes real skill. I think that takes a real artist. And I know I'm probably throwing shade on a huge part of the glass making community, but fuck those guys. I'm with you, man. I'm with you, Dan. And I say it's torch or nothing. And I'm gonna start saying that to people who say they're a glassblower. I'm gonna say furnace or torch. And if they say furnace, I'm out. I'm just gonna walk away and then I'm gonna smash all the glass.

[Dan]

I appreciate that.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, yeah. And I'm gonna drive by later and throw stones through their window and go like a torch and peel out.

[Matt Gourley]

Really took a turn.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm sorry. If you use a furnace out there and you make glass, you know where to find me. I'm not afraid of you with your furnace, Dan. I don't know what happened right there.

[Dan]

What Would you take on that?

[Conan O'Brien]

A neurologist would say it's a brain bleed. Possibly. I don't know. I'm getting faint, but this is cool. What's the name of your company?

[Dan]

It's called Apex Design Glass. So I. I made that name when I was in high school for a web design business I was doing. And then I just kept. I kept it through my glassblowing business as well.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay. And is it easy for people to find you if they want some of your custom made torch. Torch hewn bongs?

[Dan]

Yeah, if you look up Apex Design, then, yeah, I got a website, I got an Instagram. I have a good little following of people who, you know, like my glass, so it's easy to find it.

[Conan O'Brien]

When someone buys a bong, do they. How long does that bong last? And do they then come back for more bongs? Does a person buy multiple bongs in a year? How does it all work?

[Matt Gourley]

What's a bong life?

[Sona Movsesian]

Such a square.

[Conan O'Brien]

Well, I'm sorry. I want to know more of this bong culture. I took an aspirin once. I took an aspirin once in 1992, and I was taken to the hospital. So I don't know a lot about bongs, but I've seen them portrayed in film. Do you have some bongs there you could show us? I just want to see some of these bongs. And I want to keep saying bongs so much.

[Dan]

I actually sent you guys a gift.

[Conan O'Brien]

What? Let me see.

[Matt Gourley]

Oh, my God.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, my God. This thing is. I didn't know about this.

[Sona Movsesian]

Look at this. Oh, my God.

[Conan O'Brien]

Sir, I'm not all jo. All joking aside, you are an artist.

[Matt Gourley]

Truly.

[Conan O'Brien]

That is gorgeous. Look, he's done. I mean, yes, you've got the Conan logo, you've got. Oh, my God. He's got the late night.

[Matt Gourley]

And we're bearing the lead. There's three mouthpieces here. This is like the equivalent of sharing a milkshake, except for a throuple. It's for the Grateful Dead show.

[Matt Corley]

It's a chill chums bong. So you all can take a hit at the same time.

[Conan O'Brien]

Well, it's for when the cast of challengers wants to use a bong together. This is beautiful. I mean, look at the. The design is gorgeous. And then it's got this. This stopper has kind of a pompadour and guessing.

[Matt Corley]

The bull. It's the bull.

[Conan O'Brien]

What's that?

[Matt Corley]

It's the bull. Right? Isn't that. So it's not a stopper.

[Dan]

That is the Bull.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah. No, no. This.

[Sona Movsesian]

I don't know the official.

[Conan O'Brien]

I don't know what the name is. This isn't the Stop. This is. This is the cap.

[Matt Corley]

That's where you put the weed.

[Conan O'Brien]

You put the weed. I know. The weed goes in here. He said lying.

[Matt Corley]

No, the weed goes into the thing you're holding.

[Sona Movsesian]

It goes into this.

[Conan O'Brien]

This is the bowl. Yeah, yeah. Okay.

[Matt Gourley]

All right.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, Spicoli, take it easy.

[Matt Gourley]

But go ahead and show us where the stopper is.

[Sona Movsesian]

I know.

[Conan O'Brien]

So what you do is you. You and then when it's heated up, you. You drink. No, no.

[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, God.

[Conan O'Brien]

Do you remember when we had. We had Seth Rogen on the last Conan O'Brien episode and he on camera offered me one of his marijuana cigarettes and do you remember this?

[Sona Movsesian]

I do.

[Conan O'Brien]

I put the wrong end in my mouth and people thought, oh, Conan's doing like a bit. I wasn't doing a bit.

[Sona Movsesian]

It's okay.

[Conan O'Brien]

I just didn't know. I know. It's okay. It's not okay.

[Sona Movsesian]

I know.

[Conan O'Brien]

I've got to start doing a lot of drugs quickly and catch up.

[Matt Gourley]

There's so much going on here.

[Conan O'Brien]

It's beautiful.

[Matt Gourley]

Is this a gerbil?

[Matt Corley]

What?

[Dan]

Those are gerbils. Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

Put gerbils in there.

[Matt Gourley]

Talk of gerbils.

[Conan O'Brien]

This thing is. We need to take. Blay.

[Sona Movsesian]

Is that a butt plug?

[Conan O'Brien]

What? What are you getting?

[Matt Gourley]

How does this get in your butt with these three things in the way? What's your butt like?

[Matt Corley]

No butt plug on.

[Conan O'Brien]

Can I just say, this is a Rorschach blot you've given us. I'm kidding. Everyone sees what they want to see.

[Matt Gourley]

I just see a bong. You two are insane.

[Conan O'Brien]

This thing. Blay, you have to take multiple.

[Matt Corley]

We will. Yes.

[Conan O'Brien]

Detailed photographs of this that capture. We shall. Dan, you are. You're an artist. This thing is and all. I mean, this is just as a work of sculpture.

[Matt Corley]

We have Conan's D doodle on there. We've got the old. We've got the late night Moon and stars Team Coco branding. Conan on tbs. Branding. It's got a big cockatoo kind of glass.

[Conan O'Brien]

It could be a pompadour. Yeah.

[Matt Corley]

And it's a three way glass bong. So again, all that, the real question.

[Matt Gourley]

Do you think we'll ever actually three.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes, we will. Yeah, I think we will. Does it work?

[Matt Gourley]

You know, our faces are gonna have to get this close.

[Conan O'Brien]

I know.

[Matt Corley]

For the next summer. S'mores.

[Conan O'Brien]

No, no. Guess what? I will. We'll do it. Really? We'll do it. Yeah. Get over myself. Sure. I want to say that to me.

[Matt Gourley]

Like, get over myself.

[Conan O'Brien]

I want to, like.

[Matt Corley]

I don't drink anything. There's no drinking. When it comes to bogs. There's no drinking. You said. Oh, there we do take a sip here. There's no.

[Conan O'Brien]

Can I just say one thing? It also looks like it would make great coffee. And you know what I think? I think it would make great coffee because I see where the little creamer would go in.

[Matt Gourley]

This is incredible.

[Conan O'Brien]

It is. Absolutely.

[Matt Gourley]

It makes me want to relive some old days.

[Dan]

Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

Flashback to last week. Last week in Pasadena.

[Matt Gourley]

I was talking about the gerbil.

[Conan O'Brien]

The gerbil filed papers, by the way. There's a whole new world out there, Sana.

[Sona Movsesian]

Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

Where if you go on a trip, you know, you can make your home an Airbnb. People pay good money to stay there.

[Sona Movsesian]

Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

And you make some sweet cash that might help pay for your vacation.

[Blay]

Where was this all my life?

[Conan O'Brien]

I don't know. Think about it. If you host while you're traveling, it's a great way to offset some of the cost of your own trip. Your trip doesn't cost as much. You might even break even.

[Sona Movsesian]

Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

Now, you've had some experience with this, have you not? Blay.

[Matt Corley]

That's right. Yeah. I travel a lot. Cause I'm always headed back east to see friends, see family.

[Conan O'Brien]

And also, we encourage you to travel a lot.

[Sona Movsesian]

That's right.

[Conan O'Brien]

Could you please go?

[Matt Corley]

And I'm planning a trip to Chicago to see my pal Tom. And my apartment's just going to be sitting empty when I'm gone. So I'm thinking about. Yeah, hosting.

[Conan O'Brien]

And are you okay with whoever. Whoever stays there reading through all your comic books, looking through all your figurines and stuff?

[Matt Corley]

I have great taste. And the comic books I have in my apartment, people are going to love. No matter who you are, you're going to love. Just pick up a random comic book. It's going to be your next favorite comic book.

[Conan O'Brien]

Wow. What a strange thing to say. No, it sounds like a great idea. And I can make some extra money.

[Matt Corley]

To buy new comic books.

[Conan O'Brien]

You know, I'm always looking for the deck. I don't see a downside to this.

[Matt Corley]

Exactly. Exactly.

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Blay]

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Blay]

A lot of people, when they think about winter, snow, you know, snowman, Snowball fights. Snowball fights. That's not what I think about.

[Sona Movsesian]

Okay.

[Blay]

I think it's a great excuse to gather with friends and crack open a cold one.

[Matt Corley]

Yeah.

[Blay]

From basketball and hockey to game night, winter means more moments with the coolest people in your life. And I've got some pretty cool people in my life.

[Sona Movsesian]

Like me?

[Conan O'Brien]

No, not you.

[Blay]

But like my really cool friends. You know who I get together with? Ipatch Jones.

[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, yeah. He's cool.

[Blay]

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[Conan O'Brien]

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[Blay]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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[Blay]

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[Sona Movsesian]

Yeah.

[Blay]

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[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, yeah.

[Blay]

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[Sona Movsesian]

Okay.

[Blay]

Big chains. And it was just nice to sit with my friends next to our bicycles that were really heavy with chains and crack open a cold one, you know?

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Blay]

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[Sona Movsesian]

Yeah.

[Blay]

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[Conan O'Brien]

You know, one of the hardest parts about B2B marketing is reaching the right audience. You put so much effort into a campaign only for it to get wasted on the wrong people. Do you know what I mean? Yeah, it's ridiculous.

[Sona Movsesian]

It's crazy.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, it's like, hey, Santa Claus, get your bathing suit over here.

[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, my God.

[Conan O'Brien]

Hey, he doesn't need a bathing suit. He's up at the North Pole. What did I waste my time for?

[Sona Movsesian]

Yeah, and he's got elves.

[Conan O'Brien]

Exactly.

[Sona Movsesian]

They can make it.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, you're ruining the point I was trying to make. Yes. Now, one of the hardest parts about B2B marketing is reaching the right audience. You put so much effort into a campaign only for it to get wasted on the wrong people. Fortunately, LinkedIn is a network of over 1 billion businessy people who might actually be interested in your business. You can target your buyers by job title, industry, company role, seniority, skills, or company revenue. So stop wasting budget on the wrong audience and start targeting the right professionals with LinkedIn ads. LinkedIn will give you $100 credit on your next campaign. So you can try it yourself. Just go to LinkedIn.com teamcoco that's LinkedIn.com team team coco. Terms and conditions apply only on LinkedIn ads. So, Dan, my favorite thing is when we meet fans that are so creative. We have a lot of creative fans. And, man, you have just rocketed way to the top.

[Matt Corley]

He's also. He's also made some glasses. Here, we have some glasses.

[Conan O'Brien]

These are.

[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, these are beautiful.

[Matt Corley]

And then he made. He made special drinking glasses for each one of you.

[Conan O'Brien]

This is really.

[Matt Corley]

God, Sona, this is yours here.

[Conan O'Brien]

Gorgeous.

[Matt Corley]

And this is for Conan. It's obviously the biggest one.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, well, you know, you gotta. Oh, my God.

[Matt Corley]

And then Matt here, the smallest. Yeah, these. Yeah, These little goblins.

[Conan O'Brien]

These are beautiful. These are. And what kind of glass is this? Glass? Is it a type of glass? Tell us what this is.

[Dan]

Yeah, this is scientific glassware. So, like, you'd find in really nice, you know, Pyrex glass, basically.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah.

[Dan]

So this can be used for, you know, it can go in the dishwasher. It's not sensitive to heat, so you can put hot stuff in there, no problem.

[Conan O'Brien]

This is Extraordinary.

[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, my God.

[Conan O'Brien]

What's this?

[Matt Gourley]

It's like a Sherlock hole.

[Sona Movsesian]

That is really sweet, Dan. Thank you so much.

[Matt Corley]

A special extra gift for Sona.

[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, that's nice. That is so. That really means a lot. Thank you very much.

[Matt Corley]

Which is a. A blue.

[Dan]

Ah, no problem. I'm glad I could get you guys some stuff. I. Once I heard I was going to be on here, I really wanted to get something made for you guys.

[Conan O'Brien]

This is. Well, I'm just. I just almost said it and then realize people think I'm trying to make a lame joke, but I am blown away. I really. I wasn't trying to make a joke. I just started to say it. You should watch it first, because it's the way they finish it is in cyanide powder.

[Matt Gourley]

Is this safe to drink out of, Dan?

[Dan]

Can I drink out of this?

[Matt Gourley]

Okay, yeah, you can drink out of this. It could take you to build that bong.

[Dan]

Well, I mean, I. I got told on Thursday that you guys wanted me to be on here. And then by Saturday, I was finishing it up. And then Sunday, I did the sandblasting, and I sent it out on Monday, so.

[Matt Gourley]

Oh, my God.

[Dan]

If I'm. If I'm really, you know, really want to get something done, I can do it.

[Conan O'Brien]

I can't believe you put this in the mail because the guy who delivers my boxes chucks them over the fence.

[Matt Gourley]

Yeah. That's incredible.

[Conan O'Brien]

You know, I'm amazed this made it in one piece. It's incredible. So beautiful. I'm using my glasses.

[Dan]

I'm glad I made it to you guys.

[Sona Movsesian]

Wow.

[Conan O'Brien]

Did you have any question for me, Dan? Other than. I mean, look at this. I think it should be a requirement now.

[Matt Gourley]

I was just gonna say more fans.

[Conan O'Brien]

More fans that send wonderful gifts. And, I mean, they don't even have to have made it, but, like, oh, I went to a store and I bought you this Patek Philippe watch, and I'm like, hmm, yes. Add it to the pile.

[Sona Movsesian]

This made me cry a little bit.

[Conan O'Brien]

It's beautiful. It's really swee.

[Sona Movsesian]

It is.

[Conan O'Brien]

And also, Sona's been through a really rough time lately, and that's just.

[Blay]

It's nice.

[Sona Movsesian]

And the no was very sweet.

[Conan O'Brien]

Dan, things are coming your way now.

[Sona Movsesian]

Yes, yes. Yes, they are.

[Conan O'Brien]

It's just beautiful.

[Sona Movsesian]

Yes, they are.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm glad you was going to be happy tonight. It's all fixed. Why is Mommy asleep? It's four in the afternoon. Quiet, Charlie. Quiet. Mikey.

[Sona Movsesian]

Why is stepbrothers on all day on a loop.

[Conan O'Brien]

Wow, Dan, I cannot thank you enough. This is absolutely beautiful. Really, really great. And we are gonna find a hallowed space for this because we have little spaces here that are, like, that are becoming installations. Like, this is our Pee Wee's Playhouse, and this is gonna have a prominent space here. And we're very proud of this, and we're proud to have you as a fan. Really?

[Dan]

Hey, thank you very much. And yeah, I had one quick question. I was curious, you know, as a celebrity, I'll handle this. You know, you. Like, when I get home, I. I like to do stuff around the house. So, like, I'll help my wife doing stuff or I'll, you know, work on the backyard.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yep.

[Dan]

And I was curious, as a celebrity, is there something that you go home and your wife's like, I want these photos hung up on the wall. Like, what do you do when you get home and you're asked to do something? Do you just call someone or.

[Conan O'Brien]

I immediately. I immediately pull rank. I say, do you realize who I am and what I've accomplished? Then I start to show her, like, a montage of things I've worked on over the years. No, there are a big thing for my wife, Liza, is. She's very good cook, and she does the cooking, and I'm not good at cooking. She really wants me to set the table, and that's important to her, that I set the table. And sometimes I kind of set the table. But she'll make a passive aggressive comment, like, usually people use napkins. And then I'll go, oh, right. And then I'll go and get the, you know, the nat. Go to the napkin drawer and get those. And, you know. Did you put trivets down? Cause I got to put something. This is hot. And okay. All right. Because sometimes I try to go real minimal. Like, setting the table means just there's two or three or four if my kids around plates. But it's important for her that I do that. And then a big knock on me is that I've gotten much better at loading the dishwasher. I've gotten much better. But I think for a long time. And this goes back to childhood, I had this. It was a problem for me loading the dishwasher the way you do it.

[Matt Gourley]

Or just doing it in general.

[Conan O'Brien]

When I do it, it's doing it in general. And then when I do it, it's awful. Like, I'll try and jam a large plate into the silverware tray, and my wife usually ends up redoing it. And so there was twice as many Calories burned. So pity this woman, because it's like asking an ape to help you with brain surgery. And then I just go rushing around the operating room smashing into things. So, yeah, I would say at all, most of my chores revolve around dinner. Ways that I can help complement and facilitate the serving of dinner. And so that's a little peek into my life and. Yeah, okay.

[Dan]

Awesome. Yeah, that's what I wanted to hear. I was curious what you. You know, if you called, like, a butler to come help you or something?

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, we had a butler once. Blay. How did you like it?

[Matt Corley]

Still waiting for payment.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah. Yeah. Now. No butler? Not yet. That's one of those things from. From just old movies that I. I have to say, it always fascinated me. The I. It was an idea from. That if someone had means, they would have a butler.

[Matt Gourley]

Even if it was just a bachelor, there would be, like, a gentleman.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, yeah. A gentleman there. Who. This is my man. Yeah, you know, his name's Gordon. He'll take care of everything. And he's in the corner, usually polishing a glass behind, like, a little cool minibar.

[Matt Gourley]

Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

No, also a valet. I always thought, wow, someone who. You wake up in the morning and your clothes are all laid out, and then you have to. We travel so much for the travel shows. I'm always running around cramming things into bags and going, where's my extra special sunblock? And what special valet. It was made by the government. Anyway, that's what I do. I would say it's a fascination. No. No butler and still no valet. But one day it'll all come my way. But now I've got the world's only triple bong with my name on it.

[Matt Gourley]

I can't believe there might be a point in the future where the three of us put our faces that close together. Not.

[Conan O'Brien]

And you're gonna. That's where you're gonna see me up close and fall in love.

[Matt Gourley]

Oh, my God.

[Conan O'Brien]

Sweet. All right, well, Dan, thank you so much. I salute you. And I love. I mean, you're an artist. You really are. You're a terrific artist. And even though we are not related, you're a young lad, so I'm allowed to say I'm proud of you. I really am. I'm glad when I see. I really do get energized when I meet all these young people that can kick ass and do all these amazing things. You're a craftsman. You're out there killing it. So thank you so much, and best of luck with your company. Apex.

[Sona Movsesian]

Apex.

[Dan]

Yeah. Apex Design. Yeah.

[Matt Gourley]

Apex APIx.

[Sona Movsesian]

API.

[Dan]

Cheers, Dan.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, there it is. I was distracted by my own face.

[Dan]

Thank you so much.

[Matt Gourley]

Thank you.

[Conan O'Brien]

All right, shout out to Apex.

[Dan]

I can't wait to see you guys. Use that.

[Conan O'Brien]

You will. You will. All right, Take care, Dan. All right.

[Dan]

Thank you, guys.

[Matt Gourley]

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