Conan O'Brien Stuns as Oscars Host - with guest Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast

In this bonus edition of the Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac is joined by Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast to discuss Conan O'Brien's standout performance as the host of the Oscars. The conversation covers Conan's unique approach, the collaborative efforts with his team, and his seamless transition from TV to podcasting. Mike also shares behind-the-scenes insights into the production, the significance of Conan's long-time collaborators, and the comparisons to previous Oscar hosts like David Letterman and Billy Crystal. The episode dives into key moments from the Oscars, including Conan's musical performance, interactions with celebrities, and real-time improvisational skills, as well as speculation on Conan's future in hosting major events. 00:25 Conan O'Brien's Oscar Hosting Performance 01:23 Conan's Unique Style and Audience Interaction 04:31 Conan's Monologue and Opening Jokes 05:46 Conan's Comfort Level and Audience Engagement 14:22 Adam Sandler's Audience Bit 16:53 Nick Offerman as the Oscar Announcer 19:11 Conan's Musical Performance 20:24 Conan's Hosting Style: A Deep Dive 21:21 The Legacy of Late Night Hosts 22:46 Conan's Future in Entertainment 23:27 The Art of Hosting Live Shows 26:59 Balancing Comedy and Sensitivity 28:36 Reflections on Conan's Career 36:41 Upcoming on the Letterman Podcast Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors! Raycon Earbuds Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCN Blue Chew Promo Code DCN Talkspace promo code Space 80 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.