Best Podcast Episodes About Conan O'Brien
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Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 12 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Conan O'Brien
“… groin right before the bell rings so I can just pin them without doing any work. So I don't think I would do that because people know that I love Conan. Right. Like as a character, it's very public that I love Conan and that's one of Dan Housen's idols. So I don't think they would think that. They'd probably be taken back if you did it. Okay, how about this? Let me pitch you this because I'm really into this. All right, so Dan Housen, you're fighting your foe. He starts to get the better of you. He starts to win. He grabs the bag of teeth and starts to pour them into your mouth. He steals your …”
“… I love to fake fight And so if I entered the ring would we start out being friends, but then I would think that you had gotten too cocky and I would attack Dan Housen? What would happen? Maybe. I think I do this thing where I try to punch people in the groin right before the bell rings so I can just pin them without doing any work. So I don't think I would do that because people know that I love Conan. Right. Like as a character, it's very public that I love Conan and that's one of Dan Housen's idols. So I don't think they would think that. They'd probably be taken back if you did it. Okay, how about this? Let me pitch you this because I'm really into this. All right, so Dan Housen, you're fighting your foe. He starts to get the better of you. He starts to win. He grabs the bag of teeth and starts to pour them into your mouth. He steals your sack of money. He punches you in the groin. It's all going badly when all of a sudden the music changes, fog machines go on. And I appear, I come down on wires and it's me and I'm there to save Danhausen. And- I think the crowd would go nuts. I hope so. What if the crowd's just like, all right, okay. There's Conan, I guess. Let's see what he's …”
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In a hilarious twist, Conan imagines himself as Danhausen's long-lost son in a wrestling ring, complete with fog machines and a money sack. The absurdity peaks when they discuss sneaky tactics like groin punches and the crowd's potential apathy, making it both ridiculous and relatable.
“… images that went along with the show. I watched it on television but my face was averted from the screen. And I'm told it was quite beautiful. as Conan's eyesight failed and he listened to the broadcast of Ken Burns' special.”
“… revolution series um we actually they can watch it too because listening is a podcasting kind of thing you know We spent 10 years assembling images even when there were no photographs. I swear to God. I swear to God. I didn't realize that there were images that went along with the show. I watched it on television but my face was averted from the screen. And I'm told it was quite beautiful. as Conan's eyesight failed and he listened to the broadcast of Ken Burns' special.”
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In a hilarious exchange, Conan and Ken discuss the absurdity of their childhood antics, including Ken's tradition of turning napkins into giant mustaches at restaurants. The comedic timing and relatable family dynamics shine through as they share how their parents reacted to their outrageous humor, leading to a laugh-out-loud moment about Christmas hams and secret mustaches.
“… countries. Tall poppy. Yeah. The two big first breakthroughs are you do a little spot on Comedy Central. In 2008, I did Montreal Comedy Festival, Conan, and Live at Gotham. Things are cracking. You and I had the same experience, funny enough, which is a unique experience that I cherish, which is similarly the first time I did Letterman, Tom Cruise was the first guest. And they had shut down the whole goddamn street. And I pulled up in the SUV and people were fucking pulling their hair out screaming. Cameras were ready. And I stepped out. Everyone just went, oh, save your film, you know? Yeah, …”
“And if you had dreams, he's like, you never mentioned them. Yeah. Yeah. It's like, we're all pieces of shit. We all agree on that. And who the fuck do you think you are? Yeah. I guess they call it tall poppy in other countries. Tall poppy. Yeah. The two big first breakthroughs are you do a little spot on Comedy Central. In 2008, I did Montreal Comedy Festival, Conan, and Live at Gotham. Things are cracking. You and I had the same experience, funny enough, which is a unique experience that I cherish, which is similarly the first time I did Letterman, Tom Cruise was the first guest. And they had shut down the whole goddamn street. And I pulled up in the SUV and people were fucking pulling their hair out screaming. Cameras were ready. And I stepped out. Everyone just went, oh, save your film, you know? Yeah, yeah. And you had that at Conan? I had the same thing at Conan, yeah. What a way to start. Was it Tom? Julia Louis-Dreyfus was on mine. I pulled up, get out. And right when I get out, all these people come up with cameras. and then I hear him go, it's nobody.”
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Nate Bargatze hilariously recounts his first big celebrity encounters while arriving at late-night shows, only to be met with the anticlimactic reaction of the crowd. Pulling up to Conan with cameras flashing, he hears the crowd's excitement fade as they realize he's not the star, leading to a comedic reflection on fame and expectations.
“… and open that door for like, let's talk about something stupid and fun. And then how do you take that and mold it into, you know, what Conan does? By the way, okay, so let's talk about it. I got to interview Conan O'Brien, which I did not think he would say yes. And they come over and they're like, Conan said yes. I said, is he, like, was that a joke? Was he making fun of you? He said, oh, he said yes for real? Oh, oh, right. He came over and I'm looking at my cars and I'm like, these questions are so fucking dumb. These questions are so dumb. So i'm already in my head like Okay, …”
“You know what I mean? Like, I think that there is this innate ability there to just be a conversationalist and open that door for like, let's talk about something stupid and fun. And then how do you take that and mold it into, you know, what Conan does? By the way, okay, so let's talk about it. I got to interview Conan O'Brien, which I did not think he would say yes. And they come over and they're like, Conan said yes. I said, is he, like, was that a joke? Was he making fun of you? He said, oh, he said yes for real? Oh, oh, right. He came over and I'm looking at my cars and I'm like, these questions are so fucking dumb. These questions are so dumb. So i'm already in my head like Okay, okay, sure. Let's just fucking do it. He comes over He is a monster of a man very very tall um, very pale very reflective, you know with that kind of pallor of skin And I know that because I have it myself So we were just kind of reflecting back to each other and it was something very very um, um ghostly It was something very victorian very haunting, …”
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In this hilarious segment, Brittany Broski recounts her surreal experience interviewing Conan O'Brien, who hilariously critiques her 'awful' questions, including one about bathroom etiquette for a toy. The absurdity peaks as Brittany expresses her disbelief at crying after meeting him, revealing her emotional side amidst the comedic chaos.
“… there's someone got hurt somewhere. We better go inside. Oh, the cops are coming. then we better clear out a gunshot. Yeah. Kapow. That's not a gun, Conan. That's a terrible gun. Now get back to your blue. I said blip. You got to say. Anyway, that's just me. I wasn't built for that. I didn't like it either. Yeah. I almost quit because I didn't like what I saw in the first improv class where it's like, throw a space ball and, and, and be angry. And they're just like, grr. I couldn't, I just went, that's what I have to do. Maybe I'm not. This isn't for me. You know, it's interesting that I've …”
“… you do it? No, I think we did it a little bit. We did it. And just went, all right. Okay. Moving on. Is it time? I think it's time. I think, I don't know that we have time for this. I made the sound of a siren. I said, oh, I think someone, I think there's someone got hurt somewhere. We better go inside. Oh, the cops are coming. then we better clear out a gunshot. Yeah. Kapow. That's not a gun, Conan. That's a terrible gun. Now get back to your blue. I said blip. You got to say. Anyway, that's just me. I wasn't built for that. I didn't like it either. Yeah. I almost quit because I didn't like what I saw in the first improv class where it's like, throw a space ball and, and, and be angry. And they're just like, grr. I couldn't, I just went, that's what I have to do. Maybe I'm not. This isn't for me. You know, it's interesting that I've always thought and this is something that's true of legitimate acting, which is not what I do.”
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Lisa Kudrow hilariously recounts her struggle with improv, questioning the absurdity of 'skiddly-doo' and her near-quitting moment. The playful banter with Conan about their shared confusion and the ridiculousness of improv prompts laughter and relatable moments for anyone who's tried to be funny on the spot.
“… things that were failures on the comedy front were basically overly confident presenters. Yes. Overly confident, underprepared. Yes, exactly. Every Conan bit was great. And I feel like there's been a reticence to the comedy the last 15 or 20 years. Can you even pull this off anymore? Do people want this? Is this a no-win job? And then you'd get like two or three big segments and the rest of the time the host feels like they're kind of gone. And I felt like there was comedy throughout the show last night that was all kind of like appropriately judged and actually funny. It's a simple metric, but …”
“Yeah But I also felt like it was the most comedy they have gotten into an Oscar ceremony in a long time Yeah And certainly the most successful comedy I don think the ratio has been this strong of good versus terrible And I think all the things that were failures on the comedy front were basically overly confident presenters. Yes. Overly confident, underprepared. Yes, exactly. Every Conan bit was great. And I feel like there's been a reticence to the comedy the last 15 or 20 years. Can you even pull this off anymore? Do people want this? Is this a no-win job? And then you'd get like two or three big segments and the rest of the time the host feels like they're kind of gone. And I felt like there was comedy throughout the show last night that was all kind of like appropriately judged and actually funny. It's a simple metric, but I think the difference between a Conan versus a Jimmy Kimmel is like Conan, I think, genuinely cares. Yes. And genuinely is like, you know, he's a sort of Harvard guy. Like he's like he has a high mind for art, you know, and that that counts for a lot. But also just throughout the show, because he put in little jokes at wherever he could fit them. …”
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This year's Oscars showcased a surprising resurgence in comedy, marking a significant improvement over previous ceremonies. Notably, Conan O'Brien's bits were highlighted as genuinely funny and well-integrated, contrasting sharply with the more tired jokes from other hosts like Jimmy Kimmel. The segment discusses how this shift in comedic approach made the ceremony more engaging for viewers invested in the awards.
“… of the like commentary and jokes and yeah well by said by tonight by oscars night it wasn't funny and especially by the fourth one even the even the conan joke was like timmy was kind of taking timmy under his wing a little i can't remember the exact phrasing but it wasn't at well it was like even one of the guys who won best live action short film making a shot taking a pointed ballet comment i was like all right man like come on yeah you're not funny anymore it's not creative uh so yeah i think it's over um they'll you know as you said to me they'll never take that phone from us they'll never …”
“after voting closed so if it had anything to do with the results in best actor it was a reflection rather than a cause of timmy losing that losing the oscar do you think it was a little overkill with a lot of the like commentary and jokes and yeah well by said by tonight by oscars night it wasn't funny and especially by the fourth one even the even the conan joke was like timmy was kind of taking timmy under his wing a little i can't remember the exact phrasing but it wasn't at well it was like even one of the guys who won best live action short film making a shot taking a pointed ballet comment i was like all right man like come on yeah you're not funny anymore it's not creative uh so yeah i think it's over um they'll you know as you said to me they'll never take that phone from us they'll never take the i love marty i love marty supreme i know i i love that performance i am team timmy i'm really really happy that michael b jordan won i think it's deserving but um yeah it's a good one timmy's he's gonna be back in ballet three man it's like this is going to get going all over again. Dune 3 is about to be an Oscar movie too. So like, buckle …”
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Conan O'Brien's sharp humor stood out during the 2026 Academy Awards, especially with his playful jab about the film industry. He humorously noted that while some directors, like Ryan Coogler, shy away from judging peers, the rest of the Academy members seem to enjoy it. This encapsulates the event's mix of sincerity and levity, making for an entertaining night.
“Next question comes from Daniel. Would you like to see Conan back as host next year? If he took himself out of the running, who would you like to see replace him? And what would you think of Kumail Nanjiani? I would like to see him come back. I would as well. We're fans. Yeah, I thought he wasn't as good this year as he was last year, but he's really good at just guiding the show. I thought he had a similar skill as Kimmel in that we're in a safe pair of hands, right? He knows how to make a joke or you …”
“Next question comes from Daniel. Would you like to see Conan back as host next year? If he took himself out of the running, who would you like to see replace him? And what would you think of Kumail Nanjiani? I would like to see him come back. I would as well. We're fans. Yeah, I thought he wasn't as good this year as he was last year, but he's really good at just guiding the show. I thought he had a similar skill as Kimmel in that we're in a safe pair of hands, right? He knows how to make a joke or you know you pointed out when Autumn Daryl Archipal won that he announced this was the first woman to ever win this award because most people who don follow these things closely didn know that I thought he had a deft touch with some of those things The pre bits I thought were very funny And that his staff and his writing team and his people who been …”
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Kumail Nanjiani is a strong contender to host the Oscars, impressing audiences with his humor and ability to keep the show moving during live broadcasts. His recent work at the Directors Guild Awards showcased his comedic skills, making him a fan favorite for the role. With comparisons to previous hosts like Conan O'Brien and Billy Crystal, the discussion highlights the importance of a host who can navigate the complexities of the Oscars with ease.
“… taking particularly hard. But that's total speculation on my part about the thinking. Before we wrap up, I wanted to take y'all's temperature about Conan O'Brien as the host. I mean, I think it felt like they leaned on some pre-produced bits a little bit more. What did y'all think of Conan? I think Conan is a experienced host who I think is always a perfect, and this is going to sound mean, and I don't mean it that way. I think Conan is always a perfectly fine event host. I mean, Conan has always been a little weirder than a lot of other people. So to me, it was like, I think he was right in the pocket …”
“… in quite the same way as somebody who's been retired from acting for a super long time and you knew they were perhaps close to the end of their life. I wondered if that was part of it, that those deaths were ones that they felt people were perhaps taking particularly hard. But that's total speculation on my part about the thinking. Before we wrap up, I wanted to take y'all's temperature about Conan O'Brien as the host. I mean, I think it felt like they leaned on some pre-produced bits a little bit more. What did y'all think of Conan? I think Conan is a experienced host who I think is always a perfect, and this is going to sound mean, and I don't mean it that way. I think Conan is always a perfectly fine event host. I mean, Conan has always been a little weirder than a lot of other people. So to me, it was like, I think he was right in the pocket of how Oscars hosting is, which is that it is somewhat thankless. But I think he tends to remain very game. I think he had a couple of nice moments where he tried to stick up for people who got their microphones cut off. I think he's a gracious host. Game is also a magic word there. I mean, like you want somebody to commit to the bit. You want …”
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Conan O'Brien's hosting at the 2026 Oscars showcased his distinct comedic style, marked by a full-body commitment to the event. While some may see him as just a 'perfectly fine' host, his willingness to engage with the proceedings and deliver memorable bits, like the one with Sterling K. Brown, highlights his unique approach. This segment captures the balance between humor and sincerity that Conan brings to such a thankless role.
“the ridiculous soundbite we showed you of Conan with Michelle Obama? Just in case you were thinking Conan is a man of reason, he's like the more reasonable one. He's not. That's Leno, by the way, not him. But I do want to get to this. There was somebody worth praising. Two people, actually. Nicole Kidman, when she gave an interview on the red carpet beforehand, was asked what she did that day, and she talked about how she went to church, that it was Sunday, and she goes to church on Sunday …”
“the ridiculous soundbite we showed you of Conan with Michelle Obama? Just in case you were thinking Conan is a man of reason, he's like the more reasonable one. He's not. That's Leno, by the way, not him. But I do want to get to this. There was somebody worth praising. Two people, actually. Nicole Kidman, when she gave an interview on the red carpet beforehand, was asked what she did that day, and she talked about how she went to church, that it was Sunday, and she goes to church on Sunday and that's where she spent her day. And the interviewer turned into a puddle with a little Wicked Witch of the West hat on top of it. They're not used to hearing answers like that from big Hollywood stars. So good for Nicole Kidman. Secondly, Jesse Buckley, who won Best Actress for her stint in Hamnet which I haven seen got up there and gave the …”
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Nicole Kidman and Jesse Buckley delivered unforgettable moments at the Oscars, showcasing genuine emotion rarely seen in Hollywood. Kidman shared her day at church, while Buckley dedicated her Best Actress win to motherhood, expressing love for her family. These heartfelt speeches remind us that even in glitzy award shows, authenticity shines through.
“… I don't know. No, I'm going to shout out one. That warm your heart. Hit us up. We're going to shout out one Irish ginger and call it a day. Who? Conan O'Brien. Best Irish guy. I'm a big Conan fan. I like his dance moves, too. Team Coco. And I didn't watch the Oscars, but any clip I saw of him, I applaud Conan O'Brien. Conan's the best, bro. He's one of my favorites. I wish, Sam. My favorite Irishman, Canelo Alvarez, just for the record. You could be a, Sam, you could be an O'Brien of sorts. If I told you I was Sam was Conan O'Brien's nephew, you'd believe it. Oh, thank you much. Thank you much. I …”
“… that you can do really well. On like a chilly day. That's hearty. Yeah. Yeah. Fills you up on that Irish night. Yeah. Chilly Irish night. But you know what they're great for? I'll tell you this. And if you want to shout out some ginger athletes that, I don't know. No, I'm going to shout out one. That warm your heart. Hit us up. We're going to shout out one Irish ginger and call it a day. Who? Conan O'Brien. Best Irish guy. I'm a big Conan fan. I like his dance moves, too. Team Coco. And I didn't watch the Oscars, but any clip I saw of him, I applaud Conan O'Brien. Conan's the best, bro. He's one of my favorites. I wish, Sam. My favorite Irishman, Canelo Alvarez, just for the record. You could be a, Sam, you could be an O'Brien of sorts. If I told you I was Sam was Conan O'Brien's nephew, you'd believe it. Oh, thank you much. Thank you much. I believe if you were his nephew, I'd believe it. So not known for the cuisine but known for being great people I said fighters because some great boxers man you know of Irish descent Great athletes Great beer. Whiskey. Scotch. Scotch. Scotch. Whiskey. Irish whiskey. But the Irish goodbye is something that I think has come in handy so many times in my …”
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The Irish goodbye, a way of leaving a party without saying farewell, has its critics, but it's a strategy that many find useful. While some may be offended by this abrupt exit, it’s a tactic that can save you from awkward goodbyes at sporting events and social gatherings. So, is it really that bad, or does it have its merits?
“… I want to show you is that there is a deep culture, a liberal culture, and you know that. In Hollywood, we saw the Academy Awards for last night. Conan O'Brien is the host. He's a good guy. I know him for a long time. He's not a crazy guy, But Conan has to virtue signal. What I mean by that is he has to tell Hollywood how noble Hollywood is if he wants to continue to work. Roll the tape. Every film we salute is the product of thousands of people speaking different languages, working hard to make something of beauty. We pay tribute tonight, not just to film, but to the ideals of global artistry, …”
“… They're not traitors like the other guy, okay? They not that but they certainly not fair people and they certainly not looking out for you Make fun of everybody I mean if you have trouble call me I write you some stuff SNL All right, the final thing I want to show you is that there is a deep culture, a liberal culture, and you know that. In Hollywood, we saw the Academy Awards for last night. Conan O'Brien is the host. He's a good guy. I know him for a long time. He's not a crazy guy, But Conan has to virtue signal. What I mean by that is he has to tell Hollywood how noble Hollywood is if he wants to continue to work. Roll the tape. Every film we salute is the product of thousands of people speaking different languages, working hard to make something of beauty. We pay tribute tonight, not just to film, but to the ideals of global artistry, collaboration, patience, resilience, and that rarest of qualities today, optimism. Okay, so this is the inclusive stuff. Now, most good people believe in inclusion. You don't want to exclude somebody because of the cover of their skin or their religion. That's terrible. So we want to have a diversity of opinion and a diversity of artistry. We don't want …”
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Hollywood's liberal culture is influencing American perceptions of complex issues like Iran, as seen in Conan O'Brien's recent Academy Awards speech. He praised diversity and inclusion, but this 'forced' narrative may distort public understanding of significant geopolitical matters. The challenge lies in balancing genuine inclusion with the need for diverse opinions in critical discussions.
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