Celebrity Interviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
Malcolm Gladwell Goes After Conan’s Alma MaterMalcolm Gladwell assumed Conan would be offended by his comments about Harvard, but Conan encourages the criticism.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Alex Edelman & Conan’s Dads Are Co-WorkersConan and Alex Edelman swap stories of growing up with doctors for fathers in Brookline, Massachusetts. Plus, Alex remembers the day that the first kosher Dunkin’ Donuts opened.
Alex Edelman Asked Jerry Seinfeld For Notes On His Stand-Up ShowAlex Edelman walks through the development of his special, “Just For Us,” from attending a white nationalist meeting to asking Jerry Seinfeld for notes.
Conan Is Impressed By Walton Goggins’ Clogging SkillsWalton Goggins’ childhood centered around entertainment, including clog dancing lessons.