Ep 118. Weird Al Yankovic, Stuart Goldsmith

In Conan season 2019 episode 118, host Conan O'Brien welcomes two guests to his show: musician and comedian Weird Al Yankovic, and British comedian Stuart Goldsmith.

The episode opens with O'Brien teasing the audience about his upcoming trip to Japan, before introducing the first guest of the night, Weird Al Yankovic. Yankovic, who has been making parody songs for over four decades, sits down with O'Brien to discuss his latest tour, "The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour," where he performed original, non-parody songs from his vast catalog. Yankovic shares stories from his tour, including one where he accidentally played a concert in a piano bar, and another where he played a private party for executives at Google.

Following the interview, Yankovic takes to the stage to perform a hilarious original song called "The Hamilton Polka," which recaps the entirety of the hit musical "Hamilton" in just five minutes. O'Brien and Yankovic chat a bit more before the commercial break, with O'Brien admitting that he's been a fan of Yankovic since high school and even used to perform his songs at talent shows.

After the break, British comedian Stuart Goldsmith joins O'Brien on the couch. Goldsmith, who is making his debut on American television, has been performing stand-up comedy for over a decade, and has his own podcast called "The Comedian's Comedian." He and O'Brien discuss the differences between American and British comedy audiences, with Goldsmith noting that Americans seem to be more positive and enthusiastic towards comedians. Goldsmith also opens up about his personal life, including his marriage and the birth of his daughter.

The episode ends with a game called "Drunken Audience Q&A," where O'Brien and Goldsmith answer questions from audience members who have been drinking heavily. The questions range from silly and lighthearted to deep and philosophical, with O'Brien and Goldsmith providing entertaining and insightful answers to them all.

Overall, Conan season 2019 episode 118 is a fun and lighthearted episode featuring two talented comedians who bring their own unique brand of humor to the show. Whether you're a fan of Weird Al Yankovic's iconic parodies or Stuart Goldsmith's sharp wit and charm, this episode has something for everyone.