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Greg Kinnear | Where Everybody Knows Your NameOscar-nominated actor Greg Kinnear talks to Ted about his pivot from talk show host to leading man, his expat years in Greece, their “Curb Your Enthusiasm" experience, why “Little Miss Sunshine” took him by surprise, acting on the Apple TV+ series “Smoke,” and more.
Andy Samberg (FULL EPISODE)Actor, comedian and writer Andy Samberg feels aces about being on Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Andy sits down with Conan to discuss leading the cutting edge of YouTube comedy with The Lonely Island, the feel-good production of Brooklyn 99, following in the footsteps of Steve Martin and Adam Sandler, and employing a particularly favorite celebrity impression on the animated series Digman!
Andy Richter Remembers His First Meeting With Conan | Where Everybody Knows Your NameAndy Richter talks to Ted Danson about his first meeting with Conan, the early days of "Late Night," and the NBC execs who wanted him off the show.
Patrick Schwarzenegger: Mr. Zeitgeist | Literally!Rob and Patrick are practically family! The “White Lotus” star joins Rob Lowe to discuss his father Arnold's softening with age, his experiences at the Met Gala and the Cannes Film Festival, bonding with his family on White Lotus, and much more.
Sarah Silverman | Where Everybody Knows Your NameToday’s guest is none other than the delightful comedian, actor, and writer Sarah Silverman! She talks with Ted Danson about her new Netflix special PostMortem, dealing with the loss of her parents, the origins of her now legendary song with Matt Damon, and why she doesn’t mind the pushback against “edgy” comedy.
Kevin Nealon “Congratulates” Conan On Receiving The Mark Twain PrizeKevin Nealon just wants to make sure Conan understands the difference between “prize” and “award.”
David Oyelowo Is Obsessed With UFCDavid Oyelowo explains how he manages to find great peace in watching UFC fighting.
Lizzy Caplan Hates Watching Herself ActLizzy Caplan hates watching herself act, but she does want to watch herself in “Zero Day” alongside Robert De Niro and Angela Bassett.
Ben Stiller Asks To Use A “Late Night” Clip For His New DocumentaryBen Stiller talks about appearing with his parents on “Late Night,” his dad finding success on “Seinfeld,” and the Conan clip that he featured in his upcoming documentary.
Lizzy Caplan Feels A Groundswell Of Love For Los AngelesLizzy Caplan wonders if this is the funniest episode of the podcast ever as she discusses the LA fires from the perspective of a native Angeleno who recently moved away.
Lizzy Caplan & Conan Feel Like Adult OrphansHaving both recently lost parents, Lizzy Caplan and Conan commiserate about feeling like adult orphans and Conan shares the unhelpful words Werner Herzog shared with him.
Jason Bateman Shares What He Learned From Ron HowardJason Bateman shares how he looked to Ron Howard as inspiration as a child actor wanting to direct films as an adult.
Matt Damon Wanted To Play Michael Bluth In “Arrested Development” MovieMatt Damon was such a huge fan of “Arrested Development” that he told Jason Bateman he wanted to play Michael Bluth in the Bluth family movie.
Adam Scott Challenges Bill Burr To Rewatch “CHiPs”Adam Scott thinks that people don’t realize how much better television dramas are now than when he was a kid watching TV with his parents, and he challenges Bill Burr to to rewatch “CHiPs” with that in mind.
Adam Scott Bombed On CONANConan usually forgets when his former late night guests bomb on his show, but Adam Scott’s particularly bad bit lives in his mind rent free.
Ray Romano Applied To Be A Monologue Writer On Conan’s ShowRay Romano told Conan he was “bummed” that he wasn’t hired as a writer on “Late Night,” despite getting “Everybody Loves Raymond” the following year.
Adam Scott Was Freaked Out To Be The Face Of "Severance"Conan is convinced that Ben Stiller was going to cast him instead of Adam Scott on “Severance,” but he may have missed the phone call.
Quinta Brunson Was A High School “DVD Hustler”Quinta Brunson was a “DVD hustler,” trying to convince her friends to watch her favorite comedy movies.
Conan Can’t Wait To See Nosferatu (Feat. Nicholas Hoult)Nicholas Hoult and Conan fanboy about “Nosferatu” director Robert Eggers and his passion for historical accuracy.
Jeff Goldblum Is Conan’s “Style Guru”Jeff Goldblum introduced Conan to “the John Wick hotel but for clothes,” where he once saw Bob Dylan picking up a hat.
Nicholas Hoult Credits Hugh Grant For His Sense of HumorNicholas Hoult shares what he learned from working with Hugh Grant.
Conan Isn’t A Gearhead (Feat. Nicholas Hoult)Nicholas Hoult won a car race recently, meanwhile Conan’s idea of being a “gearhead” is his stick shift Ford Taurus.
Nicholas Hoult Asks Matt Gourley If He Wants To Be FriendsConan is so obsessed with “The Great” that he begged Elle Fanning for Nicholas Hoult’s phone number.
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.