Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Snack Attack with Talent Coordinator Maddie Ogden

27 snips
Apr 10, 2025
In a lighthearted chat, the hosts dive into the wild world of snacks, reminiscing about everything from Sonic Smasher burgers to the quirks of studio snack baskets. They hilariously dissect the shift towards healthier snack options, sharing amusing anecdotes and personal favorites. The conversation takes a quirky turn with unconventional snacks like mushroom jerky, culminating in playful debates about Oscar-worthy treats. Amidst the laughter, they also touch on the importance of mental health, blending humor with meaningful insights.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Seaweed Snack Controversy

  • Conan criticizes the inclusion of roasted seaweed snacks in the guest snack basket, comparing them to dried-up beach debris.
  • Maddie Ogden mentions Werner Herzog enjoyed them, prompting Conan to jokingly associate the snacks with Herzog's penchant for danger and death.
ANECDOTE

Mushroom Jerky Incident

  • Conan expresses strong disapproval of mushroom jerky, stating he wouldn't eat it even at gunpoint.
  • Maddie shares Bill Hader's reaction to the jerky: "Is this a prank?"
ANECDOTE

Sarah Silverman and the Watermelon Seeds

  • Conan finds "Go Raw: Sprouted Watermelon Seeds" and questions the appeal of such health-conscious snacks.
  • He jokes about Sarah Silverman's enthusiastic acceptance of the snacks due to her supposed homelessness and desperation.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app