Conan O'Brien Says He Reaches "More People" After Late-Night Exit
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Key Points:
- Conan O’Brien, who ended his TBS talk show in 2021, believes he now reaches a larger audience through his podcast and HBO/Max travel show than he did during his late-night TV career.
- The six-time Emmy-winning comedian explained that the traditional late-night talk show format is declining and being replaced by diverse, more flexible platforms.
- O’Brien appreciates the creative freedom offered by podcasts and travel shows, allowing him to conduct different types of interviews and express his humor in new ways.
- Reflecting on his career, he noted that his previous shows, including NBC’s The Tonight Show and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, were more restrictive compared to his current projects.
- He views the evolving media landscape as
