
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Patton Oswalt & Meredith Salenger
Jan 24, 2022
Patton Oswalt, a beloved comedian known for roles in films like Young Adult, teams up with actress Meredith Salenger, famed for The Journey of Natty Gann. They share hilarious stories about their unusual encounters with Orson Welles and the quirks of celebrity culture. The duo discusses their podcast, Did You Get My Text?, while playfully analyzing modern relationships and reminiscing about nostalgic food cravings. Their chemistry shines as they joke about survival gear for apocalyptic scenarios and whimsical wedding traditions, creating an entertaining and light-hearted conversation.
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Encounter with Orson Welles
- Meredith claims she was the last person to see Orson Welles alive, having met him on Merv Griffin's show.
- Welles complimented her acting, and died the next day.
Oscar Party Anonymity
- Patton and Meredith were upstaged by Kim, Kanye, and Kylie Jenner at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.
- Photos of the couple ended up in a news article about Kim and Kanye's divorce.
Text-Based Communication
- Patton and Meredith primarily communicate through text, even in the same house.
- Their podcast, "Did You Get My Text?", analyzes their text conversations.

