Inside Conan: An Important Hollywood Podcast

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Reggie Watts Revisits His Surreal CONAN Performances May 20, 2022

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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.
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Kimmy Gatewood Revisits Her Many CONAN Sketches May 13, 2022

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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 Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 209-5303 and e-mail us at insideconanpod@gmail.com

Producer Jason Chillemi Revisits Classic CONAN Remotes May 06, 2022

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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.

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Matt O’Brien & Meghan Sinclair Revisit Their CONAN Romance Apr 29, 2022

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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.

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Nikki Glaser Revisits Her Conan Obsession Apr 22, 2022

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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.

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Adam Pally Revisits His Crazy CONAN Costumes Apr 15, 2022

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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.

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Prop Masters Bill Tull & John Rau Revisit 28 Years of Props Apr 08, 2022

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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.

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Will Forte Revisits His Buffalo-Riding Ted Turner Appearances Apr 01, 2022

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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.

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100th Episode Special w/ Robert Smigel, President Halonen, and Jordan Schlansky Mar 25, 2022

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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.

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Sona Movsesian & Rodman Flender Revisit the Prohibited Tour Mar 18, 2022

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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.

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