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 Reic...
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16 min
Conan O’Brien Must Go Writers Roundtable
Conan sits down with writers Mike Sweeney, Matt O’Brien, Jessie Gaskell, and producer Jason Chillemi for a roundtable discussion about the making of his newest travel show Conan O’…
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1 h 16
Conan O'Brien & Jeff Ross Return
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 s…
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54 min
Jim Gaffigan Revisits The Origins of Pale Force
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",…
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48 min
Listener Questions (Feat. David Hopping)
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 Anot…
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1 h 14
Sam Richardson Revisits CONAN in Ghana
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…
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1 h 04
Sarah Silverman Revisits Loss, Her First Late Night Appearance in 1993, and Lighting The Human Centipede Menor…
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 Co…
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1 h 26
Conan Head Writers Roundtable with Robert Smigel, Jonathan Groff, and Matt O'Brien
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 d…
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1 h 12
Chris Hayes Revisits His Epic Visit to Taco Bell's Headquarters
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 f…
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1 h 18
Jimmy Pardo Revisits the Last CONAN Shows at Largo and His Classic Behind the Scenes Series Pardo Patrol
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 thr…
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1 h 15
Deon Cole Revisits Introducing Conan to Soul Food
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 C…
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1 h 30
Pete Holmes Revisits His Foray Into Late Night Television
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 Mich…
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1 h 10
Andy Richter Revisits His Favorite Remotes & CONAN in Berlin
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 ri…
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1 h 00
The Fixers: Lady May & Maritza Carbajol Revisit CONAN in Ghana and Mexico
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 in…
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51 min
Jordan Schlansky, Jason Chillemi, and Frank Smiley Revisit CONAN in Italy & Japan Part 2
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 Hollywoo…
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54 min
Jordan Schlansky, Jason Chillemi, and Frank Smiley Revisit CONAN in Italy & Japan
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…
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59 min
Colton Dunn Revisits the Classic Late Night Comedy Sketch Dudez-A-Plenti
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…
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1 h 11
Brian Stack, Andy Blitz, and Jon Glaser Revisit the Origins of Slipnutz
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 d…
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1 h 07
Laurie Kilmartin Revisits Traveling to Qatar For MISSION CONAN
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 P…
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1 h 16
Flula Borg Revisits CONAN in Berlin
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 questio…
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1 h 03
Billy Eichner Revisits His CONAN Remotes and Madonna Obsession
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 t…