Ep 63 "Conan O’Brien Wins the Mark Trump Award for Humor"

-Broken Dishes Podcast
-Episode 63

"Conan O’Brien Wins the Mark Trump Award for Humor"

In this episode of Broken Dishes, host Ben Michaels and guests Ivan Ason and Cody Buchanan dive into a variety of topics including movie reviews, the finale of White Lotus, and the recent Mark Twain Award given to Conan O'Brien. They discuss the merits of different seasons of popular shows, share mixed reviews of recent films, and touch on political commentary surrounding figures like Bill Maher and RFK Jr. The conversation also explores the ethics of de-extinction and the implications of reviving extinct species.

takeaways

• The finale of White Lotus was well-received despite mixed reviews of the season.
• Season two of White Lotus is considered the best by the hosts.
• Current TV shows and movies are facing criticism for lack of quality.
• Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Award, sparking discussions about political affiliations.
• Bill Maher remains a controversial figure in comedy and politics.
• Cheryl Hines is married to RFK Jr., which surprised the hosts.
• The Mark Twain Award has seen a mix of winners, including Kevin Hart.
• Tom Cruise's running in films has become a notable trademark.
• The ethics of de-extinction raise questions about human intervention in nature.
• The hosts express skepticism about the revival of extinct species.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the Episode and White Lotus Discussion

04:23
Movie Reviews: Hell of a Summer and Animal Kingdom

09:29
Walter Goggins and Righteous Gemstones

13:13
Conan O'Brien and the Mark Twain Award

18:30
Bill Burr's Evolving Comedy and Political Commentary

19:43
Celebrity Transformations and Public Perception

20:44
Conan O'Brien and the Mark Twain Prize Controversy

22:59
The Evolution of Comedy Awards and Their Recipients

25:22
Future Predictions for Comedy Award Winners

28:27
Ellen DeGeneres: Controversies and Relocation

29:01
Headlines and Current Events in Entertainment

33:46
De-Extinction: The Ethics of Reviving Extinct Species

-Cody Buchanan
-Ben Michaels
-Ivan Asen

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movie reviews, White Lotus, Conan O'Brien, Mark Twain Award, Bill Maher, RFK Jr., Hollywood, TV shows, de-extinction, current events