36M – Finding a hobby with Chris Witaske
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In studio notes by Garon Cockrell
Editing and additional notes by Darryl Asher
@witow
00 Hello! 36M!
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crash_Test_Dummies
Ultrasound started in 97 and are from London. Jimmy was “close”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrasound_(band)
5 – talking maps! Jimmy talks his plans for later on including a Simple Minds concert and of course a doctor’s appointment.
Does Simple Minds close their show with Don’t You Forget About Me?
Alive and Kicking and Sanctify Yourself!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_Minds
Matt thinks Eliot’s on one today. Annoying pills?
10 – DEI Company?!
Jim Kerr was married to Chrissy Hynde.
Talking about the left finding their Joe Rogan.
15 – Amateur hour logos for Jimmy Dore’s show apparently.
In depth discussion of left wing vs right wing podcasts.
Jimmy talks a music fest!
45 – Talking Aimee Mann and Til Tuesday
Talking Cruel World festival.
https://people.com/virginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-esophageal-cancer-11739028
50 – We’ll be right back!
52m10s – We’re back!
Soft beeps!
Chris Witaske! It’s his second time here!
Chris talks about the advice that Bod Odenkirk gave him. Get a hobby, like woodworking.
Chris friend and co progressive spokesman does pottery!
More progressive commercials talk!
55 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Henton
Jimmy talks about living in the same building with John and his Maserati.
Chris did indeed go to the Sphere to see Phish.
Chris talks Dead and Company. He finds it an abomination.
60 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_%26_Company
Chris and his fiancée are getting married in January in Palm Springs!
https://www.parkerpalmsprings.com
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/palm-springs-rancho-las-palmas
Happy anniversary to Danielle and Jimmy!
1h5m – Chris asks if Jimmy and Matt recommend marriage and kids. They both do!
Jon and Vinnys! Jimmy’s not a fan. Matt loves it.
Chris is going on a double date with Phish’s tour manager of 20 years.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/dining/sals-place.html
Chris went to the Outlaw Fest with Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann. Judd is doing a documentary about Billy Strings.
Willie Nelson’s son Lukas Nelson has a band called Promise of the Real – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lukas_Nelson
1h15m – Chris asks about Jimmy’s highlight moments from his time at Conan.
Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, & Mel Brooks
Jimmy tells his Mel Brooks story about Lee Delano!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Delano
1h20m – Jimmy teared up meeting Carol Burnett.
Chris does every Seinfeld character talking about Lee Delano.
Chris talks about background actors and how poorly people treat them.
1h25m – Matt talks about Dennis Woodruff – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Woodruff
Vito and Nick’s is Jimmy’s favorite pizza place https://vitoandnicks.com
https://www.pizanoschicago.com
1h30m – Letter game time! See below for everyone’s guesses!
Mars Attacks was based on a trading card series. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Attacks! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Attacks (cards)
Chris wants to know of any nightmare guests at Conan.
Jimmy shares the Sarah Palin story.
1h35m – “Thank you so much, I voted for you.” – Jimmy to Sarah Palin when she complimented his comedy set.
Jimmy talks about the last year of Conan and how it changed from an audience of fans to an audience of tourists just watching a show.
1h40m – Chris talks about having an office on the lot he visited for the first time YESTERDAY!
Chris has a Paul Lynd story he heard Bruce Vilanch tell. He was dressed as a witch and saw Lavar burton walking past and he just goes, “Rooots.”
1h45m – All the best guys are dead according to Chris.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirstie_Alley – Kirstie passed in 2022.
Chris wants to know our favorite guests
David Lee Roth did not hang up the shoes it seems.
Rick Flair claims 10k body count
Gene Simmons claims nearly 5k count.
Wilt Chamberlin = 20k
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilt_Chamberlain
2h5m – Fans!
We’re done!
Thank you, Chris!
See Jimmy in Texas and Utah!
Bye!
Letter Game:
Chris Witaske: Mars Attacks
Matt: The Matrix
Jimmy: Men In Black
Garon: Misery
Eliot’s five:
5) Moonraker
4) Max Mad Beyond Thunderdome
3) Millennium
2) Magic
1) The Matrix
Matt wins!
My pleasure,
Garon/The Beast/Mush Mouth Shy Guy/The Notekeeper/Lazy Queen/Sloth/Little Asshole
