Best Ted Woods Podcasts (2024)

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Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson Are Reunited! 2:13

15m ago2:13

2:13

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are back together to bring you a brand new podcast from Team Coco! It’s called “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)" and it’s out right now! They’re talking to guests like Conan O’Brien, Will Arnett, Jane Fonda, Eric Andre, Lisa Kudrow, and so many more. Head over to “Where …

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David Oyelowo 1:04:08

13m ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Actor, director, and producer David Oyelowo feels winningest about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David sits down with Conan to discuss playing Coriolanus at the National Theatre in London, attending boarding school in Nigeria, and serving up something authentic with his new series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Later, Conan confronts his very own personal Ro…

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#39 – “I Still Don’t Feel the Code Has Been Cracked on How to Adapt These Things”: Screenwriter Dave Callaham on DOOM

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Today’s guest is screenwriter Dave Callaham, and our conversation revolves around one of his early screenwriting assignments: the adaptation of the influential video game DOOM by id Software, turned into an action movie starring The Rock in 2005. Dave quickly became an in-demand writer in Hollywood, and his credits include a ton of high-profile act…

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#38 – “I Started Becoming Very Irresponsible”: Director Enda McCallion Explains How He Got Fired from DOOM (and What He’s Up to Now)

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Today’s guest is Irish filmmaker Enda McCallion, and our interview was prompted by his involvement in the 2005 horror film DOOM starring The Rock, an adaptation of the influential video game by id Software. Enda was attached to the project in its initial stages and during pre-production, but was then fired and replaced by Andzrej Bartkowiak as the …

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#37 – “You’re Never Going to Meet Up with Expectations”: Director/Writer Tony Giglio on His Video Game Adaptation DOOM: ANNIHILATION

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Today’s guest is filmmaker Tony Giglio, and our conversation revolves around his 2019 film DOOM: ANNIHILATION which he wrote and directed. Unlike the 2005 DOOM movie starring The Rock, this newer adaptation of the infamous and influential ego shooter video game by id Software was made on a very small budget, and it’s not a sequel or remake, but bas…

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Aaron Fischman, "A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back" (Sports Publishing, 2024) 1:06:32

4d ago1:06:32

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Like many American boys, Tony Barnette yearned to one day make it to “The Show,” playing baseball professionally. The Arizona State pitcher was drafted in 2006 by the in-state Diamondbacks. Gradually ascending the minor-league ladder, it looked like this was the beginning of a blessed life, where he could play the game he loved on the grandest of s…

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Unleash the Kraken 22:25

1d ago22:25

22:25

Conan talks to Ben from Seattle about building and playing pipe organs and performing at Kraken games. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Ron Howard 1:05:37

5d ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Filmmaker Ron Howard feels frankly indifferent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Ron sits down with Conan to discuss his improbable career from The Andy Griffith Show to Happy Days to Arrested Development, sharing Muppets creator Jim Henson’s story in his new documentary Jim Henson Idea Man, and much more. For Conan videos, tour dates and more vi…

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Lani with an Ā 27:15

9d ago27:15

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Conan talks to Lani in Nashville about working as a tour manager and how he would convince a child not to fear him. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Chris Robinson 1:02:37

12d ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Musician Chris Robinson feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Chris sits down with Conan to discuss skyrocketing to fame in his early 20s with The Black Crowes, working artistically with his brother Rich Robinson, turning the unreal real through music, and his newest album "Happiness Bastards." Plus, Conan receives some custom posters …

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Weekend at Conan's 25:45

16d ago25:45

25:45

Conan talks to retired clown Michael Jay from Kitty Hawk, NC about benevolent clowning, working as a death doula, and what kind of classic clown Conan would be. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Vinyl Sneak Peek 6:31

17d ago6:31

6:31

Conan celebrates five years of podcasting with the 2nd pressing of the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend Quinquennial Celebration on vinyl. Order your copy here.By Team Coco & Earwolf

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John C. Reilly Live From The Orpheum Theatre 1:23:34

19d ago1:23:34

1:23:34

Actor John C. Reilly feels f***ing stoked about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan to chat about the Clown Ministry, his most iconic roles, nourishing souls with his live show Mister Romantic, and relating to chimpanzees. Plus, Conan takes live audience questions about his taste in smoothies, starring in a Bollywood movie, and …

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Minecraft 21:11

23d ago21:11

21:11

Conan talks to miner Brad from Manitoulin Island about efficient mine design, how deep Conan could bury himself, and which specific mining position Conan would be best suited for. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Paul Scheer 1:03:45

26d ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Comedian and actor Paul Scheer feels sanguine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul sits down with Conan to discuss his new memoir Joyful Recollections of Trauma, creating his own fake video store while at school, awkward celebrity encounters, and working a celebrity impersonator into his wedding ceremony. For Conan videos, tour dates and more v…

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In Cyberspace, No One Can Hear You Scream 23:29

30d ago23:29

23:29

Conan talks to Anthony from Windsor, Ontario about working as a phlebotomist, singing in a metal band, and how Conan’s specific brand of comedy translates in other countries. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Tiffany Haddish Returns 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish feels exuberated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tiffany sits down with Conan once again to discuss her new memoir I Curse You With Joy, her surprisingly scandalous association with the movie Face/Off, working background on every show imaginable, re-investing in South Central LA properties, and more. For Con…

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Jaakko Stenros and Markus Montola, "The Rule Book: The Building Blocks of Games" (MIT Press, 2024) 25:48

1M ago25:48

25:48

How games are built on the foundations of rules, and how rules—of which there are only five kinds—really work. Board games to sports, digital games to party games, gambling to role-playing games. They all share one thing in common: rules. Indeed, rules are the one and only thing game scholars agree is central to games. But what, in fact, are rules?…

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Hot Ones Medical Check with Dr. Arroyo 20:43

1M ago20:43

20:43

After his viral appearance on Hot Ones, Conan is joined by Dr. Jose Arroyo for a medical follow-up.By Team Coco & Earwolf

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Brian Setzer And The Songs That Inspired Him 57:18

1M ago57:18

57:18

Conan sits down with musician Brian Setzer for a deep dive conversation about his trademark blend of rockabilly and big band as well as the songs that inspired him. Follow along with the full list of songs here: Somethin’ Else (Eddie Cochran) Be Bop A-Lula (Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps) She Loves You (The Beatles)…

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Taylor Tomlinson Returns 59:39

1M ago59:39

59:39

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson feels thrilled about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Taylor sits down with Conan once more to discuss her late-night show After Midnight, practicing reading off a teleprompter, useless advice from Stephen Colbert, and why entertainment is the best field for a workaholic. Plus, Conan goes behind the scenes of his viral Hot On…

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Adam J. Criblez, "Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City" (Three Hills, 2024) 49:42

1M ago49:42

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In Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City (Three Hills, 2024), Adam J. Criblez traces the fall and rise of the New York Knicks between the 1973, the year they won their last NBA championship, and 1985, when the organization drafted Patrick Ewing and gave their fans hope after a decade of frustrations. During these years, the teams …

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Ding Dong v. Ring Ding 23:19

1M ago23:19

23:19

Conan talks to Margaret from Calgary about intuitive composition, music in nature for early childhood, and Conan’s very own personalized musical motif. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Jimmy Carr 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Comedian Jimmy Carr feels contractually obliged about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jimmy sits down with Conan to discuss why now is a better time than ever to be in stand-up, developing his signature comedic style, workshopping new material on the road, and what Dunbar’s number tells us about the origins of comedy. Jimmy Carr returns to Netflix wi…

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Conan O’Brien Must Go Fan Compilation 7:06

2M ago7:06

7:06

Conan presents a special compilation of the first time he met his international fans on the podcast who ended up being a big part of his new travel show Conan O’Brien Must Go. Check out Conan O’Brien Must Go available now on Max.By Team Coco & Earwolf

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Conan O’Brien Must Go Writers Roundtable 49:21

2M ago49:21

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Conan sits down with writers Mike Sweeney, Matt O’Brien, and Jessie Gaskell and producer Jason Chillemi for a roundtable discussion about the making of his newest travel show Conan O’Brien Must Go, featuring insights into the destination selection process, a sneak preview of a Bono-centric segment, and the tease of a special surprise narrator.…

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Jerry Grillo, "Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Johnny Mize was one of the greatest hitters in baseball’s golden age of great hitters. Born and raised in tiny Demorest, Georgia, in the northeast Georgia mountains, Mize emerged from the heart of Dixie as a Bunyonesque slugger, a quiet but sharp-witted man from a broken home who became a professional player at seventeen, embarking on an extended t…

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Goldie Hawn 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

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Actress Goldie Hawn feels really excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Goldie sits down with Conan to discuss meeting husband Kurt Russell through his mother, hard-scrabbling early days in New York as a dancer, breaking the mold by producing Private Benjamin and more, and prioritizing mental health in young people with the MindUP program. For…

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Amish Brotherhood 20:25

2M ago20:25

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Conan chats with Danielle from Lancaster, PA about acting in the worst NBC show and misconceptions about living in Amish country. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Robert M. Jarvis, "Gambling Under the Swastika: Casinos, Horse Racing, Lotteries, and Other Forms of Betting in Nazi Germany" (Carolina Academic Press, 2019) 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

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Although much has been written about the Nazis, one aspect of their rule has been all but overlooked: gambling. While philosophically opposed to gambling, in practice the Nazis relied on gambling to prop up Germany's economy, earn hard currency, and wage war. In Gambling Under the Swastika: Casinos, Horse Racing, Lotteries, and Other Forms of Betti…

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W. Kamau Bell Returns 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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Comedian, director and producer W. Kamau Bell feels insistent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kamau returns to chat with Conan once more about the weapons they’re allowed to keep in the house, the best video essays on YouTube, working as a correspondent on What Would You Do?, and gaining notoriety with Denzel Washington. Plus, Conan plays whack…

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Kieran File, "How Language Shapes Relationships in Professional Sports Teams: Power and Solidarity Dynamics in a New Zealand Rugby Team" (Bloomsbury, 2022) 53:05

2M ago53:05

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While the topic of relationships in professional sports teams is gaining greater attention from researchers and practitioners, the role that coach and athlete language plays in shaping these relationships remains largely unexplored. How Language Shapes Relationships in Professional Sports Teams: Power and Solidarity Dynamics in a New Zealand Rugby …

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Rum and Cokes in the Bathroom 21:39

2M ago21:39

21:39

Conan speaks with Brie in Utah about mothering six sons, her post-Mormon experiences with coffee and alcohol, and owning her own bridal shop. Plus, Conan designs his very own bridal gown. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConanBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Carol Burnett 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

Comedy legend Carol Burnett feels so much love for Conan O’Brien. Carol sits down with Conan to discuss her introduction to the comedic arts, memorable tales from The Carol Burnett Show, meeting and learning from Lucille Ball, and making new friends on the set of Palm Royale. Later, Conan himself recalls the rip-roaring days of his early career. Fo…

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My Ghoulish Figure 21:47

3M ago21:47

21:47

Conan talks to Brandon from Georgetown, Ontario about investigating paranormal occurrences, the scariest destinations, and Conan’s unique haunting style. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConanBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Adam Lazarus, "The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams" (Citadel Press, 2023) 53:47

2M ago53:47

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It was 1953, the Korean War in full throttle, when two men—already experts in their fields—crossed the fabled 38th Parallel into Communist airspace aboard matching Panther jets. John Glenn was an ambitious operations officer with fifty-nine World War II combat missions under his belt. His wingman was Ted Williams, the two-time American League Tripl…

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Rachel S. Gross, "Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America" (Yale UP, 2024) 36:39

2M ago36:39

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Rachel S. Gross's Shopping All the Ways to the Woods (Yale University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating history of the profitable paradox of the American outdoor experience: visiting nature first requires shopping No escape to nature is complete without a trip to an outdoor recreational store or a browse through online offerings. This is the irony…

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Kristen Wiig 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

Actress and comedian Kristen Wiig feels warm about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kristen sits down with Conan to discuss sketch comedy’s “false positives,” odd jobs before landing on SNL, her favorite characters she’s developed over the years, and leading an ensemble cast in her new series Palm Royale. Later, Conan responds to a listener voicemail …

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David Ostrowsky, "Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024) 43:23

3M ago43:23

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Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball’s history. Roberto Al…

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Indecent Proposal: Czechoslovakia 32:19

3M ago32:19

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Conan chats with Janis in Miami about her work as a sex therapist, how to have more fun in the bedroom, and what Conan’s team would teach in sex therapy class. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConanBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Jon Bon Jovi Live from SiriusXM Miami Studios 58:57

3M ago58:57

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Musician Jon Bon Jovi feels mildly amused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jon sits down with Conan live in Miami to discuss his new documentary Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story and his latest single Legendary, being joined onstage by Bruce Springsteen, performing in the Soviet Union, and looking to leave something behind. Later, Conan t…

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The Game Master 17:24

3M ago17:24

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Conan speaks to Trey in Los Angeles about working as a Game Master in escape rooms and Conan’s transition into serious acting. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConanBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Piotr Florczyk, "Swimming Pool" (Bloombury, 2024) 36:21

3M ago36:21

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This instalment of the Object Lessons series focuses on the Swimming Pool (Bloomsbury, 2024). The book explores the pool as a place where humans seek to attain the unique union between mind and body. As a former world-ranked swimmer whose journey toward naturalisation and U.S. citizenship began with a swimming fellowship, Piotr Florczyk reflects on…

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Zach Woods 1:03:54

3M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Actor and comedian Zach Woods feels “pick me” about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Zach sits down with Conan to discuss why being smart is overrated, his new stop-motion animated series In The Know, getting hooked on jazz from an old CD-ROM game, and unintentional overshares. Plus, Conan takes on his own team in an arm-wrestling contest. For Conan v…

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Ben Rothenberg, "Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice" (Dutton, 2024) 43:27

3M ago43:27

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In July 2021, Naomi Osaka—world number 1 women’s tennis player—lit the Olympic Cauldron at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The half-Japanese, half-American, Black athlete was a symbol of a more complicated, more multiethnic Japan—and of the global nature of high-level sports. Osaka is now about to start her comeback, after taking some time off following t…

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Melinda French Gates 39:10

3M ago39:10

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Businesswoman and philanthropist Melinda French Gates feels like a bit of a newbie about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Melinda sits down with Conan to discuss her introduction to computer science while at Catholic school, getting her start at Microsoft, the importance of giving back, and why education, especially of women, is critical to developing…

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Chelsea Peretti 1:04:37

3M ago1:04:37

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Comedian and actress Chelsea Peretti feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Chelsea sits down with Conan to discuss her comedy influences, the upfronts of yesteryear, her podcast Call Chelsea Peretti, and how to survive a bear attack. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: …

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Questions 3 24:38

3M ago24:38

24:38

Conan chats with Liz from Providence, RI about working as a children’s librarian and what role Conan would fill in a fairy tale world. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConanBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Adam Sandler Returns 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler feels sad about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Adam sits down with Conan once more to discuss the celebrities he’s still nervous to meet, being awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the warmest comedians to spend time with, and his new film Spaceman. Later, Conan recounts a true story of mistaken identity a…

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Significant Others: A Sneak Peek at the Woman Behind Benedict Arnold’s Betrayal 9:22

4M ago9:22

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It’s been said that history is written by the person at the typewriter. But who did the person who made history depend on? Often, it’s impossible to find out. But once in a while, we get lucky, and the story was not only recorded, it’s really good. Well that’s what this podcast is all about. “Significant Others” is a show that tells a story you mig…

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