Rascally Nincompoop

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Rascally Nincompoop" – Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Episode Information:

• Title: Rascally Nincompoop
• Host: Conan O’Brien
• Guests: Nikhil
• Release Date: December 26, 2024

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Introduction

In the heartfelt and humorous episode titled "Rascally Nincompoop," Conan O’Brien delves into a meaningful conversation with Nikhil, a passionate video creator and talk show host from Bangalore, India. This episode stands out as a bridge between cultures, showcasing Conan's genuine interest in forging true friendships through his podcast platform.

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Meet Nikhil: The Aspiring Talk Show Host

[02:01] Conan warmly welcomes Nikhil, who introduces himself as a video creator and the host of two talk shows—Menu Please and Food Wars. Nikhil shares his experiences interviewing Netflix stars and reviewing fast food joints, highlighting his enthusiasm for both food and entertainment.

Nikhil: "I've done 40 episodes of a show called Menu Please, where I interviewed Netflix stars over a meal. So we went to different restaurants, talked about food and about their movie, and it was a lot of fun."
[03:06]

Conan appreciates Nikhil's accomplishments, encouraging him to embrace his role without self-doubt.

Conan: "You are a talk show host, you're having success. I think you just, you don't have to qualify it."
[04:30]

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Living in Bangalore: A Cultural Exchange

The conversation shifts to Nikhil's life in Bangalore, often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" and the "pub capital of India." Nikhil provides insights into the city's vibrant pub culture, recommending the famous pub Toit, known for its craft beers and lively atmosphere.

Nikhil: "There's an insane pub culture here. There's a pub called Toit over here. T-O-I-T. It's super famous."
[11:48]

Conan expresses excitement at the prospect of visiting, humorously intertwining the idea with potential show collaborations.

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Roommates and the "Rascally Nincompoop"

Nikhil describes his unique living situation, residing in a four-bedroom house with three roommates, each representing different relationship statuses. The conversation takes a comedic turn as they discuss one roommate, Jeet, whom Nikhil affectionately—or not so affectionately—labels as a "serial rascal" and later as a "nincompoop."

Nikhil: "There's one guy, his name is Jeet, and he. All he does is he's a serial rascal."
[07:59]

Their banter escalates the humor as Conan and Nikhil playfully navigate the implications of these descriptions, culminating in discussions about the challenges of maintaining harmony among diverse personalities.

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Collaborative Show Ideas: Bridging Continents

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to brainstorming potential collaborations between Conan and Nikhil. They explore the concept of co-hosting a talk show, blending Conan's extensive experience with Nikhil's fresh perspectives.

Conan: "Maybe you and I would come up with some kind of show together. You know, we could do a show."
[22:45]

Initially met with skepticism, the idea transforms into an enthusiastic proposal, symbolizing the podcast's core mission of fostering genuine friendships and creative partnerships.

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The Infamous Restroom Portrait

Adding to the episode's charm, Nikhil reveals that one of his roommates, a devout Conan fan named Anus (short for Anirudh), has a portrait of Conan hanging between the house's two bathrooms. This quirky detail becomes a focal point for humor and further solidifies the bond between the hosts.

Nikhil: "Every time I go there and I get piss drunk and I have to go get pissed. You have to because I'm drunk."
[18:58]

The playful conversation around the portrait exemplifies the light-hearted and authentic interactions that define "Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend."

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Closing Remarks: Optimism and Encouragement

As the episode wraps up, Conan offers heartfelt encouragement to Nikhil, praising his natural talent and potential in the talk show arena. The mutual respect and budding camaraderie hint at future collaborations and the success of emerging talents like Nikhil.

Conan: "You’re going to do very well, Nikhil. You’re going to do very, very well in this business."
[28:52]

Nikhil reciprocates the sentiment, expressing honor at the opportunity to connect with Conan and the team.

Nikhil: "It's been a huge, huge honor. And so nice to meet you guys. Sona and Matt as well."
[29:05]

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Notable Quotes

• Conan on Friendship and Collaboration:
  "Maybe you and I would come up with some kind of show together. You know, we could do a show."
  [22:45]

• Nikhil on the Unique Living Situation:
  "I'm currently on the top floor and we live in lowering degrees of relationship status. So I'm at the top."
  [07:11]

• Humorous Exchange on Roommate's Behavior:
  Nikhil: "He's just an asshole."
  Conan: "Serial rascal? You really blew the doors off."
  [08:13]

• Conan Encouraging Nikhil's Potential:
  "You’re going to do very well, Nikhil. You’re going to do very, very well in this business."
  [28:52]

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Conclusion

"Rascally Nincompoop" is a tapestry of cultural exchange, personal anecdotes, and the blossoming of a meaningful friendship. Through laughter, shared experiences, and genuine encouragement, Conan O’Brien and Nikhil exemplify the essence of the podcast—seeking authentic connections beyond the superficial boundaries of fame and geography. This episode not only entertains but also inspires listeners to pursue their passions and embrace the diverse stories that shape our world.

Transcript

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

It does.

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

It's stressful.

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

I love Bombas socks. And I. I also love all the other stuff that they do, the underwear and stuff like that. I like it.

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Nikhil]

What?

[Conan O'Brien]

That went too far.

[Sona Movsesian]

What?

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Sona Movsesian]

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

[Conan O'Brien]

Hi Nikhil.

[Matt Gourley]

Welcome to Conan O'Brien needs a fan.

[Nikhil]

Hey guys. So nice to be here. You've been in my ears for so long. For years. Yours? For years.

[Conan O'Brien]

It's good to see you guys. We've been in your ears for years. Very nice.

[Nikhil]

Yeah, I didn't want to start like that, but it's.

[Conan O'Brien]

It's what happened. And your name is Nikhil, is that correct?

[Nikhil]

It's pronounced Nikhil.

[Conan O'Brien]

Nikhil. No, no, no. Let's try Nikhil. No, I love correcting people on the pronunciation. Of their name. It cracks me up. No, Nikhil. Nikhil. And you right now. I deserve that. You are in Bangalore, India, Is that correct?

[Nikhil]

Yes. Yes, sir.

[Conan O'Brien]

I have been to India. I was there briefly for work a number of years ago. Actually, Sona came with me on this assignment, and I was in Jaipur, but I've never. I would love. I didn't really get a chance to experience. Experience India as much as I wanted to. It's a fascinating country. I love the people, and I would love to go and. And visit. Tell me a little bit about yourself, Nikhil.

[Nikhil]

Okay, so I live in Bangalore, India, which is in the south. Most people visit places north. I think you should come visit the south if you end up. If your ban ends.

[Conan O'Brien]

I have to wait for my ban in a lot of countries to end.

[Unknown]

Yeah.

[Nikhil]

Yeah. It's actually so hard for us Indians to get a visa to come there. So it's nice to hear when you guys have some difficulty coming here.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, we had. We had. Years and years ago, we did a sketch and it's all a misunderstanding, but it was a perfectly fine sketch. But one of our writers went there but didn't fill out the correct paperwork or something, so we ended up on some list. But I think it's all being taken care of, so, you know.

[Nikhil]

Awesome.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, we won't even probably mention that, you know, it probably won't even come up because it'll all get taken care of. Trust me. I don't think it's a big problem.

[Nikhil]

Awesome. So I am a video creator. And it sounds insane to say, but I'm also a topic talk show host. I can't believe I'm saying that to you, but yeah, I've done 40 episodes of a show called Menu Please, where I interviewed Netflix stars over a meal. So we went to different restaurants, talked about food and about their movie, and it was a lot of fun.

[Conan O'Brien]

Well, wait a minute. Nikhil. Nikhil. Yeah. You are a talk show host. It sounds like you're a very successful one. You've done this show with Netflix stars. It sounds like you're.

[Nikhil]

Here's the catch. Yeah, it was a Netflix India YouTube show. So the show was on Netflix. YouTube. Netflix's YouTube channel. But I like to say Netflix because it sounds cool. It was awesome. It was one of the coolest experiences.

[Conan O'Brien]

Well, I like to say I won an Oscar because it sounds cool, but I didn't. But, Nikhil, I would say you are talking to people. You seem to be having success at it. I wouldn't put yourself down. I Think and, and you seem like a very personable, funny guy. I, I think you just, you don't have to qualify it. You are a talk show host, you're having success.

[Nikhil]

Fair enough. I am talk show host. It's just surreal to say to you, but one cool thing is you and I have actually interviewed the same person.

[Conan O'Brien]

Who's that?

[Nikhil]

It's Vir Das.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, vier Das. Yes, of course.

[Nikhil]

Yeah, it's like six degrees of separation except two. Yeah, it was super cool. I actually asked him what it was like to be on the show. He performed stand up on your show way back and yeah, he just said such great things about you. It was cool.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, he terrific, terrific comedian, very talented and well, see, no, this is us talking shop because we've interviewed the same person and it sounds like. And this is something that you're interested in doing professionally for the rest of your life, do you think? Well, not the rest of your life. I'm not going to do it for my entire life, but I still have dreams, Dreams, dreams.

[Nikhil]

I hope your dreams come true.

[Conan O'Brien]

Thank you. Thank you. Well, thank you for that. I would like to be a balloonist.

[Nikhil]

Oh.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'd like to go up in a hot air balloon and travel the world.

[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, that kind of balloonist. I thought making animals.

[Conan O'Brien]

Well, I tried that and it didn't work. The kids were like, that is not a dog. I was like, shut up. You can't hit kids with a balloon. You currently still counts as hitting.

[Nikhil]

You sound very qualified for this job.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes. So let's keep the conversation on you and not on my crimes. You live in Bangalore, India, Nikhil. And you've had some success doing a talk show. And what's your living situation like? Do you live with your parents? Do you live alone?

[Nikhil]

I currently actually live in a four bedroom house with three other guys and it's very a unique situation. So I'm currently on the top floor and we live in lowering degrees of relationship status. So I'm at the top.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes.

[Nikhil]

And I'm a single guy. Below me, not literally is a guy who is in a situationship, you know, one of those things next to him is a guy who's in a very nice long term relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend. And below them is a guy who's currently engaged. Oh yeah. It's quite unique actually.

[Conan O'Brien]

So as you get further down the apartment, you start at the top.

[Nikhil]

The more respectable you were single.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes. As you get down this sort of. Yes. The more serious the relationships become. And are your roommates, you all get along we do.

[Nikhil]

It's very surprising. There's been no problems, except for one guy.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, tell me about this one guy. Is it you? Yeah.

[Nikhil]

No. Oh, wait. They probably say that about me, but there's one guy, his name is Jeet, and he. All he does is he's a serial rascal. Is that a thing I can say?

[Conan O'Brien]

Serial rascal?

[Nikhil]

He's just an asshole.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, you really blew the doors off. You can't talk that way. You can't use the. You can't call someone a rascal. His reputation may never recover if this was 200 years ago. No, you can call someone a rascal. That basically just means they're kind of fun.

[Nikhil]

Amazing. Next, I'm going to call him a nincompoop.

[Conan O'Brien]

Wow, your language. We're going to have to put a warning on this podcast.

[Matt Gourley]

It's going to be all beeps.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, I mean, if you're a child and you're living in 1820, you might not want to listen to this podcast.

[Nikhil]

Still, probably.

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay. Yeah, exactly. Nincompoop. Rascal. So, okay, so your roommates. It's a good group. Like, if I visited you, you, me and the roommates would get along, you think?

[Nikhil]

100%. There's one tall guy, so you would have somebody to look in the eye with. This one guy who's super responsible, doesn't drink, doesn't smoke. So I guess you can not do those things with him. And there's me at the top just making videos. So I. I guess we could do that. I'm not very interesting, to be honest. And then there's the annoying guy who we can call an incompoop together. That'd be great.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes. Rascally. We'll call him.

[Nikhil]

Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

So, okay. And will any of your roommates be familiar with me or my work if we. If I visit?

[Nikhil]

Yeah. So one of them. The tall guy. Actually, I put all of them in. I spread this podcast like the plague. I've been listening to every episode. Um, so anytime we're doing a long road trip, that this is what I put on. My favorite is the John Krasinski episode. It makes me laugh out loud. Uh, so one of my roommates. Anus, his name is We. Yeah, he. He's a big fan. He's asleep right now, but if he knew that I was talking to you right now, he'd lose it.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, really? He's a. He's a Conan fan.

[Nikhil]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Matt Gourley]

And you didn't tell him?

[Nikhil]

I didn't tell him.

[Conan O'Brien]

So he's asleep right now he's a big fan of mine. And he doesn't. And you're in Bangalore, India, and you and I are having a conversation and he sleeps not knowing that the greatest hero of his life is speaking to you on the top floor.

[Nikhil]

That is exactly right.

[Conan O'Brien]

How would he react if I walked into his room? Does he know? So he doesn't know that you and I are talking. If I. If I were to walk into his room, how do you think he would.

[Nikhil]

React after his stroke? I think he just like, I don't know, hug you and he's a fun guy. He's like one of those extreme polar opposite personality guys where when he's in work mode, like, he doesn't talk, he just walks through the room and he's just like a white walker from Game of Thrones and he's very focused. But when he's out and having fun, he's just the most fun guy, making everybody, you know, just have a great time. So I think he turned into that mode after this said stroke.

[Conan O'Brien]

This guy, I like this guy. He's a big Conan fan and I would love to. It'd be fun to surprise him, I think. You know, I think. And then we could all. We could all go out, have a good time. What would we do for fun?

[Nikhil]

Okay, so Bangalore used to be the garden capital of India. Then it became the Silicon Valley of India. And so they removed all the gardens. But throughout this, it's always been the pub capital of India. So we have an insane pub culture here. And I know all of you, Sona, Matt, I know you guys especially will have a great time over here. In fact, there's a pub called Toit over here. T O I t. It's like super famous. Yeah.

[Sona Movsesian]

Toit.

[Nikhil]

Yes. All of the above are allowed.

[Conan O'Brien]

You know what I love? You know what I. You know what I love? Nikhil just got as annoyed with you as we do. He doesn't. He just met you. He's in Bangalore and he went. Right. Yeah. Right.

[Sona Movsesian]

I thought we were all doing the toit. You didn't do it.

[Conan O'Brien]

Overdid it. Do it with you just to make you feel wow.

[Nikhil]

But. But the. The cool thing about toys is so they brew their own beer. I'd love for you to review it considering you're an Irishman and you guys.

[Conan O'Brien]

I like the beer. Sure. Yeah.

[Nikhil]

Yeah.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, look at you.

[Nikhil]

And you're also have restrooms.

[Conan O'Brien]

Uhhuh.

[Nikhil]

And in front of the restroom.

[Conan O'Brien]

Wow. I love. I love a bar with a restroom selling point that just went to the top of my Yelp review. They have a restroom. 11 stars. Okay, so this bar. Please tell me more. This bar Toit has a restroom?

[Nikhil]

Yes, they have restrooms.

[Conan O'Brien]

This is important. Yes.

[Nikhil]

I think it's pronounced Toa, by the way. I think it's some French word. But all of us. Bangalore, please.

[Conan O'Brien]

Here, it's. Sona has decreed that it is toy. Anyway. Sony. You like to travel? You like to go away and have a good time?

[Sona Movsesian]

I do. I like taking the boys and Tack and I go somewhere.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah.

[Sona Movsesian]

For the holidays this year, we're thinking about, you know, just taking a trip to, you know, Lake Arrowhead for. For a week or something. You know, just somewhere nearby.

[Conan O'Brien]

Lake Arrowhead. That'd be beautiful.

[Sona Movsesian]

It would.

[Conan O'Brien]

And then it occurred to me recently. What happens? Because you've got a lovely home. You guys have a beautiful home. You've done a very nice restoration on it. What happens to your home when you guys are away?

[Sona Movsesian]

It just sits there. It just sits there.

[Conan O'Brien]

It shouldn't. It shouldn't. Think about it. If you host. Okay, if you host with Airbnb while you're away, it's basically like you're getting paid to travel.

[Sona Movsesian]

Exactly.

[Conan O'Brien]

I mean, it's genius.

[Sona Movsesian]

I know.

[Conan O'Brien]

So don't leave money on the table the next time you're out of town. When you're away, your home could be an Air B and B. Yeah. It's a cool idea. Think about it.

[Sona Movsesian]

I will.

[Conan O'Brien]

And I've got good ideas. Your home, AKA your future. Airbnb might be worth more than you think. I think yours would be worth a lot because you guys did a beautiful job on it.

[Sona Movsesian]

Thank you. I hope so.

[Conan O'Brien]

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[Nikhil]

So in front of the restrooms, they have a portrait of you.

[Conan O'Brien]

What?

[Nikhil]

And every time I go there and I get piss drunk and I have to go get pissed. You have to because I'm drunk.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yes, you have to.

[Nikhil]

You're drunk right now. No, sorry. It's 1:30 in the night. I take a selfie with that portrait every time I have a collection. I have a folder, actually, on my phone.

[Matt Gourley]

Let's see.

[Nikhil]

Images.

[Matt Gourley]

Bring one up.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, bring one up.

[Nikhil]

Images of me.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, my God.

[Nikhil]

Wow.

[Conan O'Brien]

Wait. Why is that? That is a. Wait a minute. Why does it say restrooms and then a photo of me with a barn owl?

[Nikhil]

For some reason.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah. Oh, yeah. No, that was when we were launching the TBS show a number of years ago. I guess I'm flattered that if you go to Bangalore and you go to Toit and you go to use the restroom, is it for the men's room or the women's room or both?

[Nikhil]

What would you prefer?

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm, you know, I'm gender fluid.

[Sona Movsesian]

I think you are flattered by this. Don't you want the picture to be more sort of out in the open?

[Conan O'Brien]

No. I've learned. I've learned that everyone goes to the restroom. Especially at a bar.

[Nikhil]

Yeah. Football is high. It's the perfect place. It's.

[Conan O'Brien]

It's the most traff so I often if a place has a photo of me, and sometimes they do, you know, sort of downscale, you know, burger joints where I've gone and I've made them put up a picture of me. They. I ask. I ask them to put me near the restaurant.

[Matt Gourley]

But it doesn't bother you that your picture is associated with people just going.

[Conan O'Brien]

Pee pee and poo poo? No, no. Those are beautiful. That's how we. Those are. That's how we live. That's how. And I'm sorry. I'm sorry that Matt just used those offensive terms. Yeah, you. You, of course, you started with. You started with Rascal.

[Nikhil]

I thought I was mad.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, he's a pirate. Yeah. Pee pee poo poo guy. Yeah.

[Nikhil]

So you'll be pleased to know the portrait is in between both rooms, so the doors are on either side. If you can imagine. Everybody can see this image when they go to pee.

[Conan O'Brien]

People associate me with great bladder discomfort. Yeah, that's. No. Okay, well, you're a laxative. Yes. Maybe. Maybe. I'm intrigued. I'm intrigued. A, that you have a roommate who's a big fan. B, that there's a portrait of me. I mean, there's a lot that recommends Bangalore. I have one fan and there's a picture of me near a restroom. And what about your career? Are you enjoying your work as a talk show host? Are you enjoying it?

[Nikhil]

So I'm currently between hosting jobs, which means those shows are ended. So one of the show was Menu Please. The other was Food wars, another show where I reviewed fast food, and both of those are over because we've run out of both celebrities and fast food joints here in India. And I'm currently, I guess, in a. In a state of figuring out what I want to work on. And I'm actually thinking of working on a talk show here in India. And the premise of which is I take a small crew, go to sort of enter a stranger's home with their permission, set up over there and shoot every episode, interviewing an ordinary person in their unique house, talking about their unique items and what makes them them. That's the idea right now.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, that's a cool idea. I kind of like that idea. I mean, the problem is every now and then you'll get, you know, people who aren't. But murdered. No, you won't get murdered, but. Yeah, but it's like when you do a talk show, there are good nights. There are nights that aren't as good. It's, you know, it's luck of the Draw if you're in a volume business. But I like that idea. And who knows, maybe you and I would come up with some kind of show together. You know, we could do a show.

[Nikhil]

I am gonna clip that and listen to that every day of my life until it happens.

[Conan O'Brien]

But it's. It's. It's always possible. Maybe we could think of an idea, you know, something that. That works where we're co hosts of some kind of show. You know, we shoot an episode. We shoot an episode and we get it on the air and we get it out there to the people of India. What do you think of that?

[Nikhil]

I think that's a pretty bad idea.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm just kidding.

[Nikhil]

That's the best idea I've heard in my goddamn life.

[Conan O'Brien]

You really had me convinced it was a bad idea there for a second.

[Nikhil]

Well, that would be an honor.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah. So we can always think of what that is. We need that, right? That spark of inspiration toy.

[Nikhil]

There we go.

[Conan O'Brien]

Good one.

[Sona Movsesian]

Shoot it from toit.

[Conan O'Brien]

You could shoot it from Toit. Oh, we could shoot an episode of the show. I think at you've stumbled onto something here, Matt. I have, yes. By saying toit, you made it clear that we shoot the episode. We set up the. In front of the portrait of me that exists. The bathrooms between the two. The ladies room, the men's room.

[Nikhil]

And you could interview people going in and out.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, we could interview people. We could interview people going in and out. Going to the bathroom.

[Nikhil]

How was your bowel movement?

[Conan O'Brien]

Okay, now you.

[Sona Movsesian]

Oh, boy.

[Matt Gourley]

Well, it would have to be asked.

[Nikhil]

It was the obvious.

[Conan O'Brien]

No, that's coming on. That's on the way out. You interview them on the way in. And that way the interviews have to be short because they really can't hang out long.

[Sona Movsesian]

Yeah. Cause also if they come, if you get them on the way out, maybe they didn't wash their hands and touch them.

[Nikhil]

Okay, Are we touching them?

[Sona Movsesian]

No. Are you touching them to shake their hands?

[Conan O'Brien]

No. You have to In. In. It's talk show etiquette.

[Nikhil]

You have to.

[Conan O'Brien]

You have to. Yeah, you have to shake their hands. And often, I just want to say, in all the years that I did talk shows, which was almost 30 years, often I could tell they had just used the restroom and not wipe their hands. True story. True story. Al Roker, serial offender. Disgusting. Disgusting man. You'd hear the flush and he'd come out just as he was introduced. And you could tell, those hands haven't been washed. They're dry. Roker out. Roker.

[Nikhil]

Like I said, Great idea for the show.

[Conan O'Brien]

I love it that I'm pitching myself to Nikhil in Bangalore, India, and he's not enthused.

[Nikhil]

This is, this, this is my resting state of enthusiasm. It's very.

[Conan O'Brien]

You know what? That could be blood sugar.

[Nikhil]

So enthusiastic.

[Conan O'Brien]

That could be blood sugar. You know, you should look into that. You should make sure you probably.

[Nikhil]

It's also 1:30 in the night right now and I, I feel zoinked but excited at the same time. I feel it's just very confusing.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah.

[Nikhil]

And also surreal.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah. It's a little bit of. It's a little bit of a fever dream. It feels like almost. Yes, exactly. I'm perfect.

[Nikhil]

Co hosting.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm intrigued by. There's a lot of things that impress me with Nikhil. I think that you're a. I think you just seem like a natural to me. You're very funny and I think you'd be. Think you are a terrific talk show host. I can tell just by chatting with you. Thank you. I'm intrigued by this idea you have for a new talk show in Bangalore. I'm a little intrigued by this roommate who's a fan, you say? A big fan.

[Nikhil]

Yeah. We call him Anus and we don't know why. It's like one of those names you.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah, that sounds like someone who would like my name.

[Sona Movsesian]

Is that not his name? I thought when he first started, I thought that was his actual name.

[Nikhil]

Oh, that's my bad. No, his name is Anirudh. His name is Anirudh, but we call him Anus.

[Matt Gourley]

And you don't know why?

[Conan O'Brien]

You don't know why?

[Nikhil]

No, it's like something that entered the zeitgeist of this house without us realizing it. It just sort of flowed in. And we call him Anus now.

[Sona Movsesian]

I thought it was his name.

[Conan O'Brien]

I'm so sorry. Don't laugh.

[Sona Movsesian]

So everybody thought it. When we first heard Anus, we all stopped ourselves from laughing. We all thought it.

[Conan O'Brien]

Nikhil in a house. A house with all these guys. The one who's a big Conan fan is called Anus.

[Nikhil]

Huh?

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah.

[Nikhil]

Yeah. To be fair, he's not like let the name stuck yet. Like when we. When we say Anus out loud, he turns and then he gives this face of like, I can't believe I'm allowing this to happen. So when you come here, if you christen him officially, I think he'll be. It'll stick from then on.

[Conan O'Brien]

Well, I guess that's a good reason to fly all the way to India is to make sure that the name Anus sticks.

[Matt Gourley]

Just recap. Your biggest fan is named Anus and your portrait is hanging between two bathrooms.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah. This is fantastic, Nikhil. I feel enlightened. I feel lifted. Well, I like you. You're a fine fellow, I think. And I do. I do think you've got what it takes. I really do. I think you're a natural. Do you think that I'd be able to help you get your concept for a talk show where you go to people's houses? Do you think I could help you get that off the ground if I came to Bangalore?

[Nikhil]

Absolutely. I mean, for starters, I'd love to do a full pilot with you, perhaps in your hotel room or my bedroom right here. We could shoot one of these episodes. That sounded weird the way I said it, but the episode will be completely fine and not strange at all.

[Conan O'Brien]

It's totally normal in. In this business to invite people to. To do a. An interview in their bedroom. Oh, that's how I got started.

[Nikhil]

It would be great. It would almost be like training for me. You could be a guest and a coach at the same time.

[Conan O'Brien]

Terrific. Yeah. Yeah.

[Nikhil]

Either way.

[Conan O'Brien]

And what are we. Are we do. Yeah, go ahead.

[Nikhil]

Sorry, go ahead.

[Conan O'Brien]

No, you go. You go ahead.

[Nikhil]

No, you go ahead. This is my show. The. This is how I'd be on my show. I'd allow you to speak first.

[Conan O'Brien]

Oh, well, yes, I could be a guest. I could also maybe give you some pointers from my almost 30 years of experience. And what about my fee? Do we talk about that now? Or is that something that comes up later?

[Nikhil]

Later, Like a lot later. Lot, lot lot. Very late.

[Conan O'Brien]

You're going to do very well, Nikhil. You're going to do very, very well in this business.

[Nikhil]

Thank you.

[Conan O'Brien]

Hey, Nikhil, I really. I like talking to you and I to cross paths because that would be very cool.

[Nikhil]

Me too.

[Conan O'Brien]

Yeah.

[Nikhil]

Has been a huge, huge honor. And so nice to meet you guys. Sona and Matt as well. Thank you. Yeah. Awesome.

[Conan O'Brien]

I really do think we're talking about. I think it's low blood sugar. I really do. You just seem to lose all energy at different points. Nikhil, you have to keep some almonds in your pocket. Okay. Chocolate covered almonds.

[Nikhil]

All right. I'm going to. I'm going to make sure that's my.

[Conan O'Brien]

First tip as a talk show host.

[Nikhil]

Done.

[Conan O'Brien]

Almonds in your pocket. That saved Colbert. I told him that I could see him lose energy and he's. He's been a superstar ever since.

[Nikhil]

Perfect.

[Conan O'Brien]

Saved his career. Hey, thank you so much. Nikhil. Very cool to talk to you and we'll see what happens.

[Nikhil]

Thank you so much. Bye bye.

[Conan O'Brien]

Take care. Bye bye bye.

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