In a recent episode of the talk show Conan O’Brien, the host had an interesting conversation with a guest named Ben. Ben shared that he has a unique day job – he builds pipe organs, specifically the kind you would find in churches or universities. This immediately caught Conan’s attention, who admitted to being impressed by pipe organs but not knowing much about them.
Ben went on to explain how he stumbled into this career path. After studying engineering in college, he realized he didn’t want to pursue that field and wanted to work with his hands instead. Through a series of chance encounters, he ended up as a pipe organ builder. Interestingly, Ben mentioned that there are more people in this profession than one would imagine, and every city needs at least one person who builds or maintains pipe organs.
Conan, never one to shy away from humor, jokingly asked if there was a pipe organ union. This prompted Ben to mention that there isn’t one yet, but he might consider organizing it. Conan, continuing with the banter, suggested bringing in some “thugs and goons” to make it happen, mimicking the unionizing efforts of an automobile plant in the 1930s.
As the conversation evolved, Ben revealed his seasonal part-time job – playing the organ at Seattle Kraken NHL games. Conan immediately expressed his excitement, mentioning how he loved the creative choice of naming the NHL franchise the Kraken and their motto, “unleash the kraken.” He even admitted to rooting for the Kraken solely because of this choice.
The discussion then took a hilarious turn when Conan confessed to shouting “unleash the kraken” during games, unknowingly causing the Kraken to lose. It turns out, the correct version is “release the kraken.” Conan humorously attributed the team’s losses to his mistake and praised Ben for correcting him.
Conan, being a fan of music, couldn’t resist asking Ben a fun question. He inquired about Ben‘s goal song if he were to make the transition to professional sports, specifically hockey. Ben replied with a song suggestion, the Love Theme from the ’80s movie St. Elmo’s Fire. The hosts and guest even had a brief jam session, with Ben playing the organ and Conan adding his vocals.
The conversation concluded with Conan jokingly discussing bringing a pipe organ to their office, but Ben assured him that it would require considerable space and might not be feasible. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable and lighthearted conversation that showcased Conan O’Brien‘s wit and Ben‘s unique profession as a pipe organ builder.
Whether it’s discussing unusual career paths, engaging in banter about unions, or contemplating goal songs for hypothetical hockey careers, Conan O’Brien always finds a way to entertain his audience. This episode of Conan was yet another testament to the host’s ability to keep the conversation lively and unpredictable.
