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Inside Conan: An Important Hollywood Podcast

174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings

Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell are giving listeners the inside story on some of Conan’s most iconic late-night moments, stretching from his 1993 debut on NBC’s Late Night to his recent CONAN on TBS finale. Starting from the very beginning, they’ll speak with some of Conan’s most iconic guests, writers, and the man himself.

We’ve got all kinds of great stories this season - like that time Conan got in hot water with the government of Finland, or how the Late Night team helped Jack McBrayer land 30 Rock. Other guests include Masturbating Bear creator Brian Reich, former intern Vanessa Bayer, even Liza Powell O’Brien shares what it was like to meet her future husband on a remote involving a chainsaw. Subscribe now!

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Episodes

Conan O'Brien & Jeff Ross Return

August 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Conan O’Brien and longtime executive producer Jeff Ross join Mike and Jessie to continue the origin story of Late Night, including auditioning bands, the terror of the first test shows, the impetus for the first cold open, and the original name Conan and Robert Smigel wanted for Late Night.  Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Jim Gaffigan Revisits The Origins of Pale Force

July 26, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Comedian and author Jim Gaffigan joins Mike and Jessie to discuss his many stand-up appearances on Late Night and CONAN, the origins of the Late Night cartoon series "Pale Force", and the future of Late Night television as a whole. This episode was recorded on 6/15/2023. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Listener Questions (Feat. David Hopping)

July 19, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Mike and Jessie answer some of our listeners' most burning questions about the origins of classic Late Night comedy bits like In The Year 2000 and Jeremy and Ira-Two Guys From Another Dimension. Then David Hopping drops into the studio to discuss stepping in as Conan's successor and reveal a few details about the most mysterious Team Coco employee, Erica Brown.  Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Sam Richardson Revisits CONAN in Ghana

July 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Actor, comedian, and writer Sam Richardson joins Mike and Jessie to discuss traveling to Ghana with Conan, getting his first taste of Improv in Detroit, and how he and Tim Robinson found each other. Plus, Mike and Jessie are joined by long time CONAN Script Supervisor John Crotteau to talk about the ups and downs of living on a tour bus for the Legally Prohibited Tour, why he's called the Conan whisperer, and the last season of CONAN at Largo. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voice...

Sarah Silverman Revisits Loss, Her First Late Night Appearance in 1993, and Lighting The Human Centipede Menorah

July 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Comedian Sarah Silverman joins Mike and Jessie to discuss her early days on SNL, appearing on CONAN as Hitler, and lighting the Human Centipede menorah. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Conan Head Writers Roundtable with Robert Smigel, Jonathan Groff, and Matt O'Brien

June 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Robert Smigel, Jonathan Groff, and Matt O'Brien join Mike and Jessie as the head writers from each era of Conan's Late Night shows to discuss their favorite remotes, moments, and disasters from each of their Late Night reigns. Plus, Mike and Jessie breakdown the origins of Nathan Fielder's back-up guest comedy bit with Susan Sarandon. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Chris Hayes Revisits His Epic Visit to Taco Bell's Headquarters

June 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

IT legend Chris Hayes returns to discuss his pilgrimage to the Taco Bell headquarters and the time he filled in for Snoop during rehearsal. Plus, Mike and Jessie give some advice for what to do if you run into a celebrity in the wild. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Jimmy Pardo Revisits the Last CONAN Shows at Largo and His Classic Behind the Scenes Series Pardo Patrol

June 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Comedian Jimmy Pardo joins Mike and Jessie to discuss the synchronicity of doing warmup for the first Tonight Show at Universal Studios and the Last CONAN show at Largo and the thrill of welcoming comedy greats like Martin Short on his behind the scenes remote series Pardo Patrol. Plus the three delve deep into their pasts to relive their worst run-ins with school bullies. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Deon Cole Revisits Introducing Conan to Soul Food

June 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Actor, comedian, and former CONAN writer Deon Cole joins Mike and Jessie to discuss what it was like introducing Conan to soul food, getting kicked out of the Republican National Convention, and his underground album "Sex Sounds". Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Pete Holmes Revisits His Foray Into Late Night Television

May 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

Actor, comedian, and author Pete Holmes joins Mike and Jessie to discuss Conan plucking him from obscurity and donning him with a his own Late Night talk show, much like Lorne Michaels did for Conan in 1993 and how that opportunity led to his meeting of Judd Apatow and the eventual hit HBO series Crashing.  Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Andy Richter Revisits His Favorite Remotes & CONAN in Berlin

May 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Andy Richter joins Mike and Jessie to discuss some of his favorite remotes, including his trip to Woodstock, visiting his old apartment in Chicago, and eating pot brownies while riding in a rickshaw in the Mardi Gras parade. Plus, Mike and Jessie are abruptly interrupted by the one and only INTERRUPTER (AKA writer Brian Stack) to break down the origin story of the classic bit.  Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

The Fixers: Lady May & Maritza Carbajol Revisit CONAN in Ghana and Mexico

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Local producers Lady May and Maritza Carbajal join Mike and Jessie to discuss the ins and outs of producing CONAN in Ghana and Mexico. Plus, Mike and Jessie break down what goes into a writing packet and the biggest pitfalls to avoid when submitting to a Late Night show. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Jordan Schlansky, Jason Chillemi, and Frank Smiley Revisit CONAN in Italy & Japan Part 2

May 10, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

This episode continues where episode 115 leaves off. CONAN OG's Jordan Schlansky, Jason Chillemi, and Frank Smiley discuss, Ralph Macchio shattering Jordan's perception of Hollywood, Conan's very specific palate, and Jordan's constant fear of getting ambushed at work. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Jordan Schlansky, Jason Chillemi, and Frank Smiley Revisit CONAN in Italy & Japan

May 03, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

CONAN OG's Jordan Schlansky, Jason Chillemi, and Frank Smiley discuss pulling together the Italy trip in two weeks, Jordan's foray into nude modeling, and the importance of thinly sliced prosciutto. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Colton Dunn Revisits the Classic Late Night Comedy Sketch Dudez-A-Plenti

April 26, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Writer and actor Colton Dunn joins Mike and Jessie to discuss getting cast in his first network television gig as part of Late Night's fake boy band Dudez-A-Plenti and also reveals the only person on earth who has the Dudez-A-Plenti hit single as their ringtone.  Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Brian Stack, Andy Blitz, and Jon Glaser Revisit the Origins of Slipnutz

April 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Legendary former CONAN writers Brian Stack, Andy Blitz, and Jon Glaser are re-united for an in-depth discussion of their fake comedy vocal harmony group, Slipnutz. The performers discuss their chaotic experience opening up for Slipknot live on tour, the fake tribute album that featured real covers from John Mayer, Patti Smith, and Coldplay, and much more. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Laurie Kilmartin Revisits Traveling to Qatar For MISSION CONAN

April 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

CONAN writer Laurie Kilmartin joins Mike and Jessie to discuss traveling to the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with Conan, First Lady Michelle Obama, John Mulaney, and musician Grace Potter for Mission: Conan. The conversation is, once again, briefly hijacked by Conan O’Brien.  Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Flula Borg Revisits CONAN in Berlin

April 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Flula Borg joins Mike and Jessie to discuss traveling to Germany with Conan for "Conan Without Borders", the Schuhplattler basics, and what's really in his fanny pack. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Billy Eichner Revisits His CONAN Remotes and Madonna Obsession

March 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Billy Eichner joins Mike and Jessie to discuss crashing the Super Bowl with the CONAN crew, following Madonna all the way to Israel with CONAN producer Frank Smiley, and shooting the classic Grindr remote. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Sona Revisits CONAN in Armenia (Feat. Joel McHale and Conan O'Brien)

March 22, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Sona Movsesian joins Mike and Jessie to discuss traveling to Armenia with Conan for Conan Without Borders. The conversation is briefly hijacked by Joel McHale and Conan O'Brien, who wander into the studio for twenty minutes of delightful chaos. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-1079 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Mike and Jessie Enter the Weird Place

November 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.66 MB

Mike and Jessie are back to tell you about "The Weird Place," a new episodic sci-fi comedy adventure from  Dana Carvey and Team Coco Podcasts. From manipulative aliens to time-traveling pirates to a power-hungry mad man with a magic globe, "The Weird Place" has no shortage of action-packed supernatural occurrences. Check out "The Weird Place" here  or wherever you get your podcasts.

Remembering Brian Reich

September 22, 2022 22:30 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Our friend Brian Reich, the legendary Late Night with Conan O’Brien writer responsible for characters like the Masturbating Bear and Pimpbot 5000, passed away on September 12, 2022. We were lucky enough to have him on the show back in November 2021, where he told one of our favorite stories in all of Conan history. He was a sweet man with a brilliant comedic mind - his contributions to our show, and comedy, are countless. We’ll miss him.

Remembering Bill Tull

August 02, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Bill Tull, Team Coco’s prop master for 28 years, passed away on July 27th, 2022. In honor of their beloved colleague, Jessie and Mike are revisiting an episode from earlier this year when Bill and fellow prop master John Rau came on to talk about their adventures over the years, from Late Night to CONAN. 

Mike and Jessie Get Historical

July 22, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MB

Mike and Jessie are back with a special announcement from Team Coco! Earlier this year, Conan’s wife Liza joined Inside Conan for one of the most popular episodes to date. Now Liza has her own podcast, Significant Others, and Mike and Jessie have a sneak peek!

Conan O'Brien & Jeff Ross Look Back

June 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Conan O’Brien and longtime executive producer Jeff Ross join writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss Conan and Jeff's first meeting, the start of Late Night, Tom Hanks’ message to Conan, and the fate of Conan’s Ford Taurus. Watch Stay In Your Seat Theater here. Watch footage from Conan's test show (including the "crank" moment) here. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Dana Carvey Looks Back

June 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Dana Carvey joins Conan writer Mike Sweeney to discuss meeting Conan at Saturday Night Live, the genius and humility of Robin Williams, the key to a good Beatles impression, and the time Regis Philbin heckled Sweeney. Plus Mike and Jessie answer a listener question about wrestling Conan. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected].

Revisiting CONAN at Largo w/ Mark Flanagan

June 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

The man behind the legendary Largo theater, Mark Flanagan, joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss CONAN’s run at Largo in 2020-2021, Jack Black’s injury before the show’s final episode, the relationship between comedy and music, legendary singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, and much more. Plus Diana Chang drops by to answer a listener's question about her classic remote with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube! Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mai...

Revisiting Comic-Con w/ Andres du Bouchet, Levi MacDougall, and Dan Cronin

June 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

This week Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell look back at CONAN’s Comic-Con specials with writers Andres du Bouchet, Levi MacDougall, and Dan Cronin. They discuss working with legends like Mark Hamill and Jamie Lee Curtis, Conan’s cold-open tribute to Mad Max, the convention’s nightlife, the joys of electric scooters, and much more. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

D’Arcy Carden Revisits Meeting Conan (And Then Meeting Him Again)

May 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

D’Arcy Carden joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss her love for Late Night, meeting Conan before she famous, what it was like to finally appear on his show, and her role in the upcoming “A League of Their Own” series. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Reggie Watts Revisits His Surreal CONAN Performances

May 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Reggie Watts joins Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss performing on the Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour, why he felt so comfortable improvising his CONAN appearances, performing with Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, and how James Corden told him the Late Late Show would be coming to an end. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected].

Kimmy Gatewood Revisits Her Many CONAN Sketches

May 13, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Actress, writer, and director Kimmy Gatewood (GLOW, Atypical) joins Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss her many appearances in CONAN sketches, acting with George R.R. Martin, her hilarious interaction with Orlando Bloom behind the scenes of CONAN at Comic Con, and why she almost quit acting before GLOW. Plus Mike and Jessie discuss the recent live Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend  taping, and why Jessie was a perfect fit for the Conan Without Borders specials.Got a question for Inside Co...

Producer Jason Chillemi Revisits Classic CONAN Remotes

May 06, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

 Jason Chillemi (the man who made all of our favorite Conan remotes possible) joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss the classic Ice Cube and Kevin Hart remotes, the early days of CONAN in Los Angeles, what it was like filming Tom Cruise and Conan in London, and why he loved working on the Warner Bros lot. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Matt O’Brien & Meghan Sinclair Revisit Their CONAN Romance

April 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Head writer Matt O’Brien and show photographer Meghan Sinclair join Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss their courtship at 30 Rock, the early days of CONAN on TBS, chasing Gary Busey with a blimp, and explaining to their kids why Dad is in a Batman porno sketch. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Nikki Glaser Revisits Her Conan Obsession

April 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Nikki Glaser joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss her high school obsession with Late Night, fact-checking comments in the Conan subreddit, how Brian Stack helped her give the ultimate birthday present, and why her dad cried backstage at CONAN. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Adam Pally Revisits His Crazy CONAN Costumes

April 15, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Adam Pally joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss his love for Conan, getting cut from Late Night bits, the generous genius of Brian Stack, and why Adam decided to wear progressively more insane costumes for his CONAN interviews. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected] .

Prop Masters Bill Tull & John Rau Revisit 28 Years of Props

April 08, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

We’re joined by two Conan legends: longtime prop masters Bill Tull and John Rau join writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss going to New Jersey to dig up animal bones, how some new shelves led to absolute mayhem at 30 Rock, the story behind the recurring Tull’s Tips segment, and John Rau’s great performance in Jessie’s Baby Yoda sketch. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Will Forte Revisits His Buffalo-Riding Ted Turner Appearances

April 01, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Will Forte joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss playing TBS founder Ted Turner on CONAN, making his first ever talk show appearance on Late Night, and why he felt such a connection with Conan’s comedy from the very beginning. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

100th Episode Special w/ Robert Smigel, President Halonen, and Jordan Schlansky

March 25, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

It’s the 100th episode of Inside Conan! To celebrate, Mike and Jessie are speaking with three Conan fan favorites - our friend Robert Smigel answers your listener questions, associate producer Jordan Schlansky explains one of his “various tasks,” and former president of Finland Tarja Halonen reminisces on Conan’s visit to Helsinki.  Watch the Blackwolf Moondog video here. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Sona Movsesian & Rodman Flender Revisit the Prohibited Tour

March 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Director Rodman Flender and Sona Movsesian join writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss their favorite memories from the Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour, why Rodman was so torn filming his "Conan O'Brien Can't Stop" documentary, their stressful Bonnaroo experience, and why you should always consult the tour manager's binder. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Steven Ho Revisits Beating Up Conan (Many, Many Times)

March 11, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Martial artist and stuntman Steven Ho joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss almost breaking Conan’s leg with a wooden plank, the violent advice he received from Judd Apatow, coordinating stunts on the “Conan vs Andy: Dawn of #ComicCon” sketch, and why he was hesitant to appear on the Tonight Show with Conan. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Bill Carter Revisits the War for Late Night

March 04, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Writer Bill Carter (author of The War for Late Night) joins Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss the significance of The Tonight Show for a generation of comedians, the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding Conan’s short-lived run at the show, the future of late night television, and why Bill decided to not publish an emotional 2010 interview with Conan. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Ian Roberts Revisits His Baby’s Late Night Debut

February 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Ian Roberts (Uprights Citizen Brigade, Arrested Development) joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss injuring himself during a Late Night sketch, working with the legendary Nipsey Russell, his daughter’s performance as a baby in a Conan bit, and the early days of the Uprights Citizen Brigade. Plus, Matthew Chauncey joins us to discuss writing the new Team Coco Audible Original series “Self Center.” Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-m...

Kevin Dorff Revisits Old Timey Baseball

February 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Writer Kevin Dorff joins Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss how a newspaper clipping inspired the fan-favorite Old Timey Baseball remote, the key to filming a great remote piece, why Bob Newhart was perfect for Conan’s running gag at the Emmy’s, and the inside story of Kevin’s appearance on The Mandalorian. Plus, we hear from Nell Del Giudice, the scene-stealing colonial wife from the Old Timey Baseball remote! Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and...

Colin Quinn Revisits His One-Sided Feud With Conan

February 11, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Colin Quinn joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss how a basketball game with Adam Sandler led to Colin’s early beef with Conan, the struggle of being spontaneous on television, and working at 30 Rock in the 1990’s. Watch Colin’s first Late Night appearance here. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Steven Wright Revisits His Late Night Appearances

February 04, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Legendary comedian Steven Wright joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss Conan’s skills as an improviser, giving one word answers on Late Night, the crazy coincidence that led to his big break on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and the freedom of couch appearances. Plus, Steven answers some listener questions!   Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Writer José Arroyo Revisits His Many Fumbling Technocrats

January 28, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

José Arroyo joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss the origins of his Euro Guy character, the 2007 Writer’s Strike, following The Tonight Show to Los Angeles, and collaborating on a cartoon with Conan. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

Vanessa Bayer Revisits Her Summer at Late Night

January 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Vanessa Bayer joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss her experience as a Late Night intern, the power of the 30 Rock security pass, getting salon advice from curly-haired Conan employees, and her appearance as an extra in a Late Night sketch.  Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]. Watch Vanessa’s appearance as an extra here on Team Coco’s YouTube.

Jack McBrayer Revisits His Many Late Night Deaths

January 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Jack McBrayer joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss the many ways he was killed/abused on Late Night, going on tour with Conan, getting vomited on by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and how his experience as a Late Night actor helped him land his role on 30 Rock. We’re also joined by Sona Movsesian to answer some listener questions and discuss the new season of Sona Fixes Your Life! Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at inside...

Liza Powel O’Brien Revisits Chainsaw Meet-Cute

January 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

Liza Powel O’Brien joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss how she met her husband (a certain redheaded talk show host) on a Late Night remote. All it took to bring them together was a man with a chainsaw and Mike Sweeney as her wingman. Plus, Liza reveals her upcoming Team Coco podcast! Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]. You can watch Liza’s Late Night debut here on Team Coco’s YouTube.

Joel Godard Revisits Announcing Late Night

December 31, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Joel Godard joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss playing a depressed monster on Late Night (also named Joel Godard!), his filmography of one movie, the underrated art of marking your copy, and the genius of Clutch Cargo. Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at [email protected]

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Tony Hale
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