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Nick Kroll Reflects on Emotional Intervention for John Mulaney

5/28/2025

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Nick Kroll opened up about the harrowing experience of staging a drug intervention for John Mulaney during the pandemic on the "Armchair Expert" podcast. He shared the emotional strain it placed on their friends, while Mulaney later credited the intervention as a turning point in his Netflix special. Their bond emerged stronger through this challenging journey.

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Nick Kroll opened up about the harrowing experience of staging a drug intervention for John Mulaney during the pandemic on the "Armchair Expert" podcast. He shared the emotional strain it placed on their friends, while Mulaney later credited the intervention as a turning point in his Netflix special. Their bond emerged stronger through this challenging journey.