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Eric Idle On His Disagreement With John CleeseEric Idle reflects on the discord between himself and his fellow former “Monty Python” creators.
“Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” Is The #1 Requested Song At FuneralsEric Idle and Conan discuss the “Monty Python” star’s passion for hosting get togethers with his talented friends, the cultural obsession with using “The Bright Side Of Life” at funerals, and his friendships with Keith Richards and George Harrison.
Bill Hader | T&WBill Hader joins Ted Danson to talk about his path from reality show PA to Saturday Night Live, the highwire act of live performance, co-creating Barry on HBO, handling negative feedback, and his friendship with Larry David. Bonus: Ted and Bill trade celebrity doppelgängers.
Robin Williams Called Conan After He Lost “The Tonight Show”Conan and Eric Idle remembers their relationships with Robin Williams and the advice he offered both of them.
Eric Idle Completely Forgot He’d Written “The Spamalot Diaries”Eric Idle happened upon his “Spamalot Diaries” while cleaning out his house, and decided to publish it as a representation of the highs and lows of the creative process.
Eric Idle: The Beatles Were As Funny As Monty PythonEric Idle remembers George Harrison's thoughts on Monty Python stepping into the spotlight when The Beatles broke up.
Tom Hanks Does His Steven Spielberg ImpressionConan asks to hear Tom Hanks’ Steven Spielberg impression.
Tom Hanks Recalls “Scary, Intense” Scene In “Captain Phillips”Tom Hanks and his co-stars had never met the actors who played pirates in “Captain Phillips” before they commandeered his ship on set.
Megan Mullally & Nick OffermanTed Danson and Woody Harrelson welcome their first couple to the pod, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman! Nick and Megan share with the guys about their unlikely meet cute, what it was like playing Ron and Tammy on Parks & Recreation, Megan’s band “Nancy and Beth,” and much more.
Tom Hanks & Conan’s Neighborhood Has A Dark HistoryTom Hanks and Conan live in the same neighborhood with a shocking landmark.
Conan Regrets Being “Too Intense” About Working At SNLTom Hanks and Conan first met at “Saturday Night Live,” where Tom Hanks quickly realized that writers are not looking for as much input from the host as he expected.
Al Pacino Thought His Film Career Was Over In The ‘80sWhen critics disliked “Scarface,” Al Pacino went back to where he started - the theater.
Muhammad Ali Called Billy Crystal His “Little Brother”Billy Crystal shares anecdotes from his 40 year friendship with Muhammad Ali, and recalls the fateful night that he became Ali’s “Little Brother.”
Quinta Brunson | Ted & WoodyAbbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson talks with Ted Danson about being raised on a steady diet of Cheers, why she avoids going anywhere if she can help it, the value of the mockumentary format, and much more. Bonus: Ted and Quinta team up to make a surprise phone call.
Billy Crystal Is Available To Become Conan’s FriendBilly Crystal and Conan reflect on the impact that Sid Caesar had on their individual careers, and Conan remembers his first interactions with Billy at Comic Relief.
Billy Crystal Was Cut From The First Episode Of “Saturday Night Live”Billy Crystal had to re-live the experience of being cut from the first episode of "Saturday Night Live" when he saw the film "Saturday Night."
Ezra Koenig’s Demo Turned Into A Beyoncé SongConan demands Ezra Koenig explain his process for writing lyrics, and Ezra shares how he wound up with production credits on the Beyoncé song “Hold Up.”
Jordan Peele | Full EpisodeWriter and director Jordan Peele feels honored, absolutely honored about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jordan sits down with Conan to discuss the movies that terrified him as a kid, the theory behind horror filmmaking, and creating a fake Christmas movie together. Later, Conan and his team celebrate Werner Herzog’s pronunciation of a certain reality show. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.
Conan Loves Reading Obituaries (Feat. Ezra Koenig)Conan explains his fascination with obituaries and Ezra Koenig discusses his musical influences and the divine timing of Vampire Weekend’s indie success.
Kelsey Grammer | Where Everybody Knows Your NameDr. Frasier Crane is with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson today, and they’re listening! Their old Cheers colleague Kelsey Grammer joins them to talk about overcoming the loss of loved ones, his partying days with Woody, spirituality, and the process of making season 2 of Frasier on Paramount Plus.
Ezra Koenig & Rashida Jones Introduced Conan To White ClawEzra Koenig describes Conan as “Vampire Weekend’s target demographic,” and explains why he and his wife, Rashida Jones, introduced Conan to White Claw.
Ezra Koenig Was A Public School Teacher Before Vampire WeekendEzra Koenig discusses his former career as a schoolteacher, the evolution of Vampire Weekend’s sound, and chilling.
Al Pacino Never Had Any Beef With Robert De NiroAl Pacino discusses his relationship with Robert De Niro and shares the movie star advice that Marlon Brando shared with him.
Al Pacino Suggested Tony Montana’s Iconic ScarAl Pacino explains how “Scarface” became a cult classic despite critical disinterest, why he felt Tony Montana should have a scar, and his interest in chaos.
Uzo Aduba | Where Everybody Knows Your NameTed Danson feels like he’s found a kindred spirit in three-time Emmy winner Uzo Aduba. They get into the surprising gifts that came out of Uzo’s experience of writing a memoir about her late mother, playing Shirley Chisholm, her track and figure skating past, what it was like pivoting from sports to acting, and what was happening in her life when she got cast as Crazy Eyes on “Orange is the New Black.” Bonus: Uzo and Ted trade their experiences dealing with sudden fame.
Al Pacino Was Almost Fired From “The Godfather”Francis Ford Coppola told Al Pacino he wasn’t “cutting it” in “The Godfather," and Al shares his longtime discomfort with fame.
Al Pacino Is Conan’s Favorite ActorConan reveals that having Al Pacino on the podcast is “a big fuckin’ deal,” and the two discuss the shocking tales of Al’s childhood.
Simu Liu | Ted & WoodyThis isn’t the first time Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu have gotten up close and personal! In this episode, you’ll hear how they worked together in some pretty tight quarters on the upcoming feature film “Last Breath.” Simu tells Woody and Ted about his family’s journey from Harbin, China to Canada, and how he later went from being an unhappy accountant to becoming a Marvel superhero and Ken in “Barbie.” Bonus: Ted brings up Woody’s silent but deadly past.
Quinta Brunson Fears Accidentally Parking In Clint Eastwood’s SpotQuinta Brunson shares her fear of parking in Clint Eastwood’s parking spot and her theories about comedians with big heads and big eyes.
How Quinta Brunson’s Mom Inspired “Abbott Elementary”Quinta Brunson asks Conan how old he is, shares how formative “Late Night” was for her, and explains her surprise by the social impact of “Abbott Elementary.”
Jon Stewart On How Tech Companies Are Changing EntertainmentJon Stewart and Conan bemoan the difficulties for writers in the modern era of streaming television, and remember technological advancements that made their jobs substantially easier.
D'Arcy Carden | Where Everybody Knows Your NameTed Danson always treasures his time together with dear friend D’Arcy Carden! In this episode, you’ll hear them talk about D’Arcy’s grandma’s crush on Ted, how D’Arcy went from nannying and improv to starring on TV, their memories of getting cast on “The Good Place,” and performing on Broadway. Bonus: Ted asks D’Arcy about the purpose of life.
The Sketch A Paramount Exec Vetoed On “The Jon Stewart Show”Paramount executives would watch “The Jon Stewart Show” from Los Angeles and immediately let him know which sketches would not make the cut.
Deon Cole & Conan Remember Their Trip To A Soul Food RestaurantDeon Cole always loved the “pureness” of his world and Conan’s world colliding, and their “soul food” remote was the perfect example of that.
Jeff Bridges Has A Photo Of His Wife Turning Him Down| Where Everybody Knows Your NameTed Danson and Jeff Bridges have deep ties! In this episode they get into Jeff’s harrowing experience in the hospital, the music in “Crazy Heart,” how Jeff was practically made to play The Dude in “The Big Lebowski,” how he initially struck out with his now wife, and his starring role in the Hulu thriller “The Old Man.” Bonus: Jeff and Ted ponder the mysteries of marriage.
Deon Cole Got In Trouble For Parking In Bruce Willis’ Parking SpaceDeon Cole talks about his trip to NASCAR, his stand-up career in Chicago, and getting kicked off the Warner Brothers lot for parking in Bruce Willis’ spot.
Andy Richter Gifted Conan A Pair Of Leather Pants (Feat. Deon Cole)Andy Richter gave Conan a pair of leather pants for his birthday and Conan's wife was not a fan. Plus, Deon Cole talks about his stage presence and remembers encouraging Conan to wear a replica of Eddie Murphy's "Raw" suit.
Uzo Aduba Doesn’t Want To Lose Her Nigerian CultureUzo Aduba knows that whether she returns to Nigeria or not, she will always carry her family’s homeland with her. Plus, Conan shares his reaction to returning to his family’s native Ireland.
Uzo Aduba Learned To Embrace Her Teeth GapUzo Aduba explains that she developed a great fondness for her gap tooth when she realized that her smile is the same smile her ancestors had.
Uzo Aduba Could’ve Been An Olympic Figure SkaterWhen Uzo Aduba wanted to be nicknamed “Zoe,” her mother referenced Tchaikovsky and Dostoevsky as famous people whose names Americans learned to pronounce, so they could learn to pronounce hers.
How Uzo Aduba Went From Quitting Acting To Winning An EmmyThe day that Uzo Aduba decided to quit acting was the day that she was offered the role of “Crazy Eyes”
Josh Brolin | Where Everybody Knows Your NameThis week Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are joined by someone they both love, Josh Brolin! Josh talks growing up among the “Cito Rats,” doing George W. Bush’s accent, finding family on the set of “No Country for Old Men,” and the reason he chose sobriety. Bonus: Woody has a question about Josh’s relationship history.
Sona Is Ordained In The Religion Of “Dudeism”Jeff Bridges doesn’t usually pause to watch his films while channel surfing, but he always stops to watch “The Big Lebowski.”
Don Cheadle Enjoys Being Less Famous Than Brad PittDon Cheadle appreciates his fans, but is comfortable to remain less famous than his former co-star Brad Pitt.
Paul Thomas Anderson Asked Don Cheadle To Do “Nothing” In “Boogie Nights”Don Cheadle remembers trying to parse Paul Thomas Anderson’s direction on the set of “Boogie Nights” and his decision to pursue acting rather than music.
Conan Is Obsessed With Nicolas Cage (Feat. Don Cheadle)Conan is such a huge fan of Nicolas Cage that he hassles Don Cheadle for anecdotes about their time filming “The Family Man” together, and Conan shares his own Cage encounter.
Rob Lowe | Where Everybody Knows Your NameTed Danson and Rob Lowe finally sit down after years of missing each other! Ted asks the “Unstable” star about a contradiction he’s spied in his work. Rob tells Ted about his childhood epiphany that took him from Dayton, Ohio to Hollywood, his secret to staying married, his feelings about the Brat Pack phenomenon, and helping others through recovery. Bonus: Ted asks Rob to explain a certain adult phrase to him.