Conor Sketches - F1 Impersonator, Practising Voices All Day, Keeping Personal Life Private | EP17

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In this uproarious podcast episode, we dive into the world of comedy and F1 with the talented Conor Sketches, ‪@conormoorecomedy‬, renowned for his impeccable impersonations and comedic genius. Join us as we explore Conor's journey into comedy, his newfound love for F1 inspired by Drive To Survive, his process for perfecting F1 impersonations, his recent collaboration with F1 at the Austin Grand Prix, and his future goals in F1 content creation.
The conversation begins with Conor sharing insights into his comedic origins and the art of impersonation that has become his signature. From mimicking footballers to golfers and now F1 personalities, Conor reflects on his journey and the passion that drives his comedic pursuits.
As the discussion unfolds, Conor reveals how Drive To Survive reignited his childhood love for F1 and inspired him to dive headfirst into creating F1 content. He discusses his method for selecting and perfecting F1 personalities to impersonate, showcasing his uncanny ability to capture the essence of each character.
A highlight of the episode is Conor's recent collaboration with F1 at the Austin Grand Prix, where he brought his comedic talents to the paddock with skits featuring Toto Wolff, George Russell, Carlos Sainz, Daniel Ricciardo, and more. Conor offers behind-the-scenes anecdotes and reflections on the experience, highlighting the camaraderie and creativity that infused the collaboration.
Looking ahead, Conor shares his aspirations and goals for F1 content creation, from expanding his repertoire of impersonations to exploring new avenues for comedic expression within the sport. He discusses his passion for engaging with fans and bringing joy to the F1 community through his unique brand of humour.
This episode isn't just for motorsport enthusiasts; it's a celebration of comedy, creativity, and the universal love for F1. Conor Sketches' journey from comedy clubs to the F1 paddock offers a compelling narrative of passion, perseverance, and the power of laughter in uniting fans around the world.
0:00 Introduction and guest introduction
1:50 Conor Moore discusses his impersonation and the Irish attitude towards McGregor
3:00 Conor’s career highlights and sports impersonations including golf, football, and F1
5:30 Conor’s introduction to F1 through “Drive to Survive” and the impact of COVID-19
7:40 The creation of Conor’s F1 content and his process in developing impressions, particularly Lewis Hamilton
9:50 Collaboration with F1 teams & with Mercedes, Toto Wolff, and George Russell
12:00 Insights into the influence of meeting the people he impersonates on his content
13:30 Conor’s first viral F1 video and its impact on his career
15:00 Conor discusses the difficulty of certain impersonations
19:25 The toxicity and usefulness of Twitter
20:37 Future plans for impersonations and branching into mainstream American figures
24:30 Developing Formula One impersonations and stories behind them
27:10 Max, Checo & Carlos see their own impersonations
27:45 Owning a pub in New York
30:50 Childhood days and the start of impersonation career
32:45 Turning a rejection into a motivation to start his own content
35:50 Living in Ireland and balancing travel for work
37:05 Focusing on specific impressions like Tiger Woods and Joe Biden
40:51 What most people don’t know about Connor Moore
45:00 Conor Moore discusses the concept of “work-life balance” and finding passion in work
47:35 Q3 Rapid Fire Round
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[@swishgoswami5672]

Never cracked up more on an episode than this one

[@hennyempowers]

Thank you for coming on the pod Conor!

[@MikeRacer21]

Max impersonation is sooo good!!!

[@stephanos87]

Wow I finally hear his real voice haha

[@formulafolder]

Never fails to crack me up! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Jianmerc1977]

Wow I thought Lewis would be an easy one for him to learn?