SXSW Fest hit Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop opens next month. Go behind-the-scenes of the NBC-exiled host’s variety show tour and get a gawk at out-of-character Coco, all tough like a very weathered, ginger James Dean.

Thankfully, there are enough funny “depression” skits, self-deprecating jokes and crowd cheer to balance out those “blowing my brains out” gestures. Whether or not you watch his new show, it feels good to cheer for Conan again.