Podcast Summary: Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend – Episode: "You Are So President Taft"

Release Date: December 12, 2024

Introduction

In this episode of Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, Conan engages with Eloise, a dynamic individual from Manila, Philippines. Eloise is a relationship and life coach, the country's first openly trained soccer player, and a dedicated healer within the trans and autistic communities. The conversation delves into her community work, Conan's attempts to connect with and understand the LGBTQ+ community, and the humorous challenges that arise from cultural and linguistic differences.

Guest Introduction: Eloise's Background

[02:46 - 03:07]

Conan introduces Eloise, who shares her personal and professional background:

• Eloise:
  "My name is Eloise. My pronouns are she, her. I'm calling from Manila in the Philippines. I am kind of like a healer in my community. So I'm a relationship and life coach. And I'm also my country's first openly trained soccer player."

Notable Quote:
Conan [03:07]:
"Wow, that's fantastic. And you say you're a healer as well, so you can help people. Maybe you could help me, please."

Community Involvement and Events

[04:00 - 05:24]

Eloise discusses her involvement in organizing events for the trans and autistic communities:

• Eloise:
  "Me and my fiancé, we like to throw events for our local trans and autistic community. We throw little parties. We're doing an autistic friendly drag event."

These events focus on fostering connections and providing support within the community.

Notable Quote:
Eloise [04:00]:
"We throw little parties. We're doing an autistic friendly drag event. And what do we do? I play a lot of soccer and I've been eating a lot of pizza lately."

Conan’s Attempt to Integrate: Learning Slang and References

[08:10 - 10:23]

Conan seeks Eloise’s guidance to better connect with the LGBTQ+ community by learning relevant slang and cultural references:

• Eloise:
  "You can say it's giving and then you make a reference at the end of that. And you can use that to like when you're like giving someone a compliment or if you want to be passive aggressive."

Conan humorously attempts to incorporate these phrases, leading to a playful exchange about the authenticity of his usage.

Notable Quote:
Conan [09:28]:
"I think you would be a good addition to the LGBT community. I'm not a certified representative, but I think we could use a little bit of Conan."

Humor and Cultural References: Reality TV and Slang

[10:31 - 11:39]

The conversation shifts to integrating reality TV show references into everyday slang:

• Eloise:
  "Like, it's giving view to a kill scene."

• Conan:
  "Slay right back to you. Slay."

They discuss how specific and sometimes obscure references can aid in blending into the community, leading to humorous attempts by Conan to catch on.

Notable Quote:
Conan [10:12]:
"You are so President Taft and selling the oc. I don't need this right now. Do you know what I mean?"

Navigating Autism and Literal Interpretations

[21:07 - 22:50]

Eloise opens up about her experience with autism and how it affects interactions:

• Eloise:
  "I have some guesses, I think. Don't be rude."

Conan reflects on his perception and Eloise shares insights into how literal interpretations can impact communication within autistic communities.

Notable Quote:
Eloise [21:24]:
"I think, like, with autistic people, Conan can be a big hit. Are sometimes amiss, because we have maybe issues of taking people very literally."

Upcoming Community Events and Collaboration

[25:03 - 26:34]

Eloise outlines upcoming events aimed at promoting healthy masculinity and femininity within the trans community, including providing haircuts and fostering open discussions:

• Eloise:
  "We are doing some event for trans women and trans men. We're doing one for men where we talk about healthy masculinity... and we also give people hope."

Conan expresses his appreciation and willingness to participate, adding his characteristic humor to the planning.

Notable Quote:
Conan [25:33]:
"I was just hoping at one point there's alcohol involved, you know, going to a club or something. But yes, I like those. I think what you're doing sounds very cool and very healthy."

Closing Remarks and Mutual Appreciation

[26:07 - 26:40]

The episode concludes with mutual appreciation between Conan and Eloise. Conan acknowledges the positive impact Eloise has had on him, both humorously and sincerely.

Notable Quote:
Conan [26:07]:
"Eloise, it was a good way. Eloise, it was very nice talking to you and you are very funny. You seem very funny and very cool and I do believe you're a healer because I've had fun talking to you and you have healed me. So what do you think of that?"

Eloise [26:27]:
"That's great. Yeah, I think that'll be $250."

Conclusion

In "You Are So President Taft," Conan O’Brien navigates the intricacies of connecting with Eloise and, by extension, the trans and autistic communities in the Philippines. Through humor, earnest attempts to learn, and genuine curiosity, the episode highlights the challenges and rewards of building meaningful connections across diverse communities. Eloise’s insights and community work provide a heartfelt dimension to the conversation, embodying the podcast's mission of forging real and lasting friendships.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

• Conan [03:07]:
  "Wow, that's fantastic. And you say you're a healer as well, so you can help people. Maybe you could help me, please."

• Eloise [04:00]:
  "We throw little parties. We're doing an autistic friendly drag event. And what do we do? I play a lot of soccer and I've been eating a lot of pizza lately."

• Conan [09:28]:
  "I think you would be a good addition to the LGBT community. I'm not a certified representative, but I think we could use a little bit of Conan."

• Conan [10:12]:
  "You are so President Taft and selling the oc. I don't need this right now. Do you know what I mean?"

• Eloise [21:24]:
  "I think, like, with autistic people, Conan can be a big hit. Are sometimes amiss, because we have maybe issues of taking people very literally."

• Conan [26:07]:
  "Eloise, it was a good way. Eloise, it was very nice talking to you and you are very funny. You seem very funny and very cool and I do believe you're a healer because I've had fun talking to you and you have healed me. So what do you think of that?"

This episode exemplifies the essence of Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend—seeking genuine connections, understanding diverse perspectives, and infusing humor into meaningful conversations.