Trump Sleeps Through NBA Finals, Gets Blamed by Knicks Fans for Team’s Loss | Josh O’Connor, Sarah Pidgeon, Tommy Brennan | Tuesday, June 9

About this episode

Jimmy discusses President Trump sleeping through the NBA Finals and interviews guests Josh O’Connor, Sarah Pidgeon, and comedian Tommy Brennan.

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like President Trump sleeping through the NBA Finals, before speaking with Josh O’Connor and Sarah Pidgeon and welcoming comedian Tommy Brennan for stand-up.

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Fallon

Guests: Josh O’Connor, Sarah Pidgeon, Tommy Brennan

Topics covered

• NBA Finals
• Trump
• Comedy
• Interviews
• Stand-up

Keywords

• Trump
• NBA Finals
• Knicks
• Josh O’Connor
• Sarah Pidgeon
• Tommy Brennan
• Comedy
• Stand-up

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Knicks

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