Inside Conan: An Important Hollywood Podcast
Team Coco & Earwolf
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!
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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Aug 23, 2019 • 1h 2min
Marina Franklin
Stand-up comedian Marina Franklin joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to talk about how she got passed at the Comedy Cellar, being very excited about her first set on Conan, the importance of how to dress onstage, her experience touring with Conan, and her debut stand-up special “Single Black Female.” Plus, Mike and Jessie answer some listener questions!This episode is brought to you by M&Ms Hazelnut and CLR (www.clrbrands.com).Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.com For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
Aug 16, 2019 • 1h 12min
Brian McCann
Legendary Conan writer and performer Brian McCann joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss everything during his 17 years at Conan. They talk about the FedEx Pope, Preparation H Raymond, being the ambassador for the improv and stand-up community in Chicago in the late 80s/early 90s, his Arrogant Dumbass character bombing during a Conan taping, Joe’s Pub, the “No Reason to Live” Kayak Guy, and much more.This episode is brought to you by Vital Farms (www.vitalfarms.com/coupon) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.com For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
Aug 9, 2019 • 51min
Jessica Chaffin
Actress and comedian Jessica Chaffin (Big Mouth, Ronna and Beverly) joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to talk about getting recognized for her role as Coco Wexler in Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101, joining the crew for Conan’s trip to Israel, and brings a special homemade gift.This episode is brought to you by Vital Farms (www.vitalfarms.com/coupon) and FabFitFun (www.fabfitfun.com code: INSIDECONAN).Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.com For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
Aug 2, 2019 • 1h 4min
Live from Just For Laughs 2019
Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell are live from Just For Laughs 2019! They are joined by Conan monologue writer Brian Kiley to talk about writing for Conan for 25 years. Then, SNL’s Chris Redd stops by to talk about hosting the CONAN360 broadcast at Comic-Con alongside comedian Moses Storm. Plus, comedian Cristela Alonzo drops by to talk about being so nervous for her first late night TV appearance on Conan that she forgot her name.This episode is brought to you by M&M’s Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies.Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.com For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
Jul 26, 2019 • 1h 6min
Live from Comic-Con 2019
Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell are live from the Team Coco House at Comic-Con 2019! They are joined by Conan’s assistant Sona Movsesian to talk about making her Late Night television debut when Kumail Nanjiani canceled last minute. Then, comedian Rory Scovel stops by to talk about his double booking sketch with Jon Dore and his experience touring with Conan. Plus, Associate Producer Jordan Schlansky drops by to answer audience questions.This episode is brought to you by CLR (www.clrbrands.com).Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.com For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
Jul 19, 2019 • 56min
Flula Borg
Comedian/actor/DJ Flula Borg joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell on this week’s Inside Conan! Flula talks about how he was involved in the Kumail kerfuffle, doing Q&A with Conan on tour, visiting a nude beach in Berlin with Conan, his new song “Self Care Sunday,” and much more.Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.com For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
Jul 12, 2019 • 56min
Andy Daly
Everyone’s absolute favorite, Andy Daly (Review) joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to talk about how his Late Night with Conan journey began. Andy talks about how Robert Smigel recommended him for Conan bits after he auditioned for The Dana Carvey Show, playing Amy Poehler’s new boyfriend Kyle for a “Andy’s Little Sister” sketch, Late Night Salmon Grab, getting a swirly by Rob Riggle in a real toilet, a controversial blackface sketch, and much more.This episode is brought to you by Third Love (www.thirdlove.com/insideconan).Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.com For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
Jul 5, 2019 • 56min
Brian Stack
Brian Stack (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) is one of the most beloved writer/performers from the Late Night with Conan O’Brien days and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Brian joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to talk about the first sketch he ever wrote being Andy’s Little Sister featuring Amy Poehler, the special only kids in the audience episode, and some of his favorite Conan bits including Artie Kendall the Ghost Crooner, WikiBear, The Wikipedia-Powered Teddy, The Reverend Otis K. Dribbles, Bulletproof Legs, and much more. This episode is brought to you by FabFitFun (www.fabfitfun.com code: INSIDECONAN).Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.com For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
Jun 28, 2019 • 1h 5min
Matt Walsh
Comedian and UCB co-founder Matt Walsh (Veep) joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to talk about the hardware commercial that got him into SAG, which UCB performers went to the emergency room as a result of their Conan bits, capitalizing on the chemistry of the Veep cast via improv, and much more.This episode is sponsored by Cannondale Bicycles (www.cannondale.com/conan).Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.comFor Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
Jun 21, 2019 • 1h 9min
Robert Smigel
Comedy legend Robert Smigel joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to talk about connecting with Conan through their shared cartoony sensibility at Saturday Night Live, the behind the scenes drama of launching Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the inception of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and much more.This episode is brought to you by Roman (www.getroman.com/insideconan).Check out Conan Without Borders: Australia: https://teamcoco.com/australiaCheck out Conan25: The Remotes: https://conan25.teamcoco.com/Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.comFor Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com
