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Kieran Culkin “Manhandled” Jesse Eisenberg At An AuditionJesse Eisenberg remembered Kieran Culkin from a 2009 audition when Kieran manhandled him and felt there was no one better for his role in “A Real Pain.”
Jesse Eisenberg & Conan Share Their Experience With AnxietyJesse Eisenberg shares his stressful childhood experience on the school bus and explains how becoming a theater actor actually helped him manage his anxiety.
Jesse Eisenberg Sent Conan A Note After His First “Late Night” AppearanceJesse Eisenberg feels, maybe for the first time in his life, unconflicted about being Conan’s friend.
Elle Fanning Learned Manners From Kirsten Dunst & Nicole KidmanElle Fanning insists that Conan is known as “the nicest and the best,” but Sona has a whole book proving otherwise.
JB Smoove | Ted & WoodyThe incomparable JB Smoove graces the podcast! Ted Danson is talking to his “Curb Your Enthusiasm” colleague about dealing with Larry David, the role of fate in JB’s comedy career, encounters with legends like Sidney Poitier and Don Rickles, and much more.
Elle Fanning Is Devastated That Her Favorite Radio Show Is FakeMatt Gourley reaches out to his contact at Ryan Seacrest’s radio show to find out the truth about Elle Fanning’s favorite radio segment, Ryan’s Roses.
Malcolm Gladwell Goes After Conan’s Alma MaterMalcolm Gladwell assumed Conan would be offended by his comments about Harvard, but Conan encourages the criticism.
Malcolm Gladwell Dubs Conan “King Of Flamboyant Hair Club”Malcolm Gladwell has mixed feelings about being Conan's friend today because Conan's "flamboyant" hair is not so flamboyant.
Jim Gaffigan Bombed At A Corporate Stand-Up GigJim Gaffigan and Conan swap stories about feeling like court jesters when performing at corporate events.
Jim Gaffigan Addresses Weight Loss In His New Stand-Up SpecialJim Gaffigan discusses his struggles with losing weight and parenting teenagers.
José Andrés | Ted & WoodyDespite his encounters with human suffering, world-renowned chef José Andrés exudes joy and hope—what’s his secret? The World Central Kitchen founder talks to Ted Danson about his pivot from fine dining to feeding those in crisis zones like Haiti and Ukraine, why plans are overrated, how changing the world is like rewriting a bad Thanksgiving turkey recipe, and much more.
Jim Gaffigan Invited Conan To Meet The PopeJim Gaffigan and Conan share how they and their fellow comedians reacted to being invited to meet The Pope.
Jim Gaffigan & Conan Got Roasted By Martin ShortJim Gaffigan and Conan remember the 30 appearances Jim made on Conan’s show and the best roasts they’ve heard Martin Short deliver.
Jim Gaffigan’s Team Lied To Get Him Cast As Tim Walz On SNLJim Gaffigan channeled his brother Mitch when developing his Tim Walz impression.
Josh Brolin Almost Ruined “The Goonies”Josh Brolin almost ruined one of the most iconic scenes in “The Goonies” with an ill-timed F-bomb.
Josh Brolin Got His First Motorcycle At Age 3Josh Brolin and Conan talk about their love of motorcycles, their kids, and Josh’s mother.
Sona Quoted “The Goonies” To Conan After He Lost “The Tonight Show”Josh Brolin and Conan discuss Sona’s obsession with “The Goonies” and their shared obsession with Al Pacino.
Josh Brolin Remembers His First Appearance On Conan’s ShowJosh Brolin told a dark joke during his first appearance on Conan’s show and has never forgotten the audience’s reaction.
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.