Best Chris O Brien Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating 50 Years of KIRO News Radio 59:49

2h ago59:49

59:49

Roundtable of past stories with similar coverage to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump // Celebrating 50 years of news on KIRO Radio // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a look at the biggest crime stories from the last 50 years // Celebrating 50 years of news on KIRO Radio // Dr. Cohen on new research into the factors that lead…

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James Corden 1:03:31

22m ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Actor, comedian, and late night host James Corden feels delighted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. James sits down with Conan to discuss how growing up in a Salvation Army family led him to discover his love for being “up there,” producing his breakout sitcom Gavin & Stacey, and poignant moments from Carpool Karaoke. Plus, Conan ruins twerking. …

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President Biden's Address at the NATO Summit 33:23

3d ago33:23

33:23

Margaret Brennan on President Biden's address at the NATO summit yesterday // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – A look at airway signs in our state's history // Paul Holden with all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend // Jeremy Kahn on his book "Mastering AI" // Daily Dose of Kindness: A 10 year old at a concert gets the op…

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The Future of Energy - RICHARD BLACK - Director, Policy & Strategy, Ember - Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent 56:02

4d ago56:02

56:02

How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How will the transition empower individuals and transform global power dynamics? How did China become the world’s first electrostate, leading the drive for renewable energy, and what can we learn from this? Richard Black spent 15 years as a science and environment correspondent for the BBC W…

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A Children's Hospital Bombed in Kyiv 23:24

2d ago23:24

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Feliks Banel LIVE outside of the Taco Time in Wallingford before it closes // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: areas of 405 will be closed this weekend // Silke Johnstone on the children's hospital in Kyiv that was bombed this week // Daily Dose of Kindness: A 96-year-old woman achieves her dreams of flying a Cessna plane // Ursula Reutin on Costc…

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Get Your Own Elevator! - Topics: Miami, Biden, The Bahamas, Kamala Harris, July 4th, Independence Day 47:26

2d ago47:26

47:26

This week on the podcast, Rory recaps his Miami-Boston east coast run and Jun almost gets wiped out by a hurricane. Rory finds a vacation boyfriend and Jun manages to not get swept off to sea. We also deal with the state of the election. Subscribe and follow us at @superexcitedpod Follow Rory: @itsRORYjames Follow Jun: @johnraphael12…

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Avalanche Terrain 20:30

2d ago20:30

20:30

Conan chats with ski patroller Tanner from Idaho about safely navigating avalanche terrain and the most likely way Conan would injure himself on the slopes. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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President Biden's Bid for Re-Election 30:47

3d ago30:47

30:47

Feliks Banel on the history of Cub Scouts // Scott MacFarlane on Democratic response to President Biden's bid for re-election // Daily Dose of Kindness: A woman in Boston fosters animals in need of protection // Ursula Reutin on the recent crime report for Washington state and what it says about our current crime predicament // Kevin Brasler on wha…

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Resisting Fascism & Ecological Collapse with Writer-Organizer-Activist CHRIS CARLSSON 1:06:34

6d ago1:06:34

1:06:34

In this episode of the Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with acclaimed author and activist, and San Francisco legend, Chris Carlsson about his new novel, When Shells Crumble. It begins in December 2024, when the US Supreme Court nullifies the popular vote in the Presidential election and awards the presidency to an au…

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The Upcoming NATO Summit 27:55

4d ago27:55

27:55

David Fahrenthold on who the Democratic Party should make the new Presidential nominee // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: a scam masking itself as "Good to Go" // Jeff McCausland on the upcoming NATO summit // Daily Dose of Kindness: Some kind folks save a choking raccoon // Ursula Reutin on the reaction from Washington State Democrats to the hea…

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Avoiding Heat Stroke in Extreme Temperatures 22:55

5d ago22:55

22:55

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a local crime report // Dr. Gordon Cohen on avoiding heat stroke in extreme temperatures // Jill Schlesinger on how to make the most out of your investments // Daily Dose of Kindness: Former Skid Row inmates make a long trek across the US // Gee Scott on the rise in air conditioning units within the ci…

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Rashida Jones Returns 1:04:30

5d ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Actor, writer, and director Rashida Jones feels blank about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rashida sits down with Conan to talk about tracing her family genealogy, the unanticipated success of Parks and Recreation, and confronting grief in her new Apple TV+ series Sunny. Plus, Conan considers taking his act to Vegas. For Conan videos, tour dates and…

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Holding Yourself To A Higher Standard w/ Kelly Poole 1:09:31

7d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Apply to Join Alchemist Academy: https://form.typeform.com/to/qct02TO8?typeform-source=nick-komodina.mykajabi.com Subscribe to Nicks Podcast on Apple or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iMVpfMuRY8WMtXVd26hoy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/headstrong/id1356321385 Support the Show.By Nick Komodina

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President Biden's Mental Capability 20:02

8d ago20:02

20:02

Robert Costa with the latest response from Democrats amidst questions over President Biden's mental capability // Paul Holden with all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend // Daily Dose of Kindness: two US marines are reunited with their service dogs after years apart // The Rick Rizzs Show – Rick Rizzs on the Mariners' slump and…

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Yelling About Lighting - Topics: Chappell Roan, Joe Biden, Sabrina Carpenter, Brandy, Monica, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey 57:45

9d ago57:45

57:45

This week, podcast favorite Matt Palmer is BACK to discuss all the big hot topics and yell about lighting! Rory gets ready for his special and loses it on an audience member. Matt Palmer’s mom is in town and we discuss the future of pop music! Subscribe and follow us at @superexcitedpod Follow Rory: @itsRORYjames Follow Matt: @MattPalmerMusic…

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Scurvy Rag Doll 19:20

9d ago19:20

19:20

Conan talks to real estate agent Kevin from Dallas about disclosing murder houses, hosting a haunted open house, and how Conan would attract potential clients to his own real estate agency. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Red, White and Bruised. The diabolical debate. 35:33

9d ago35:33

35:33

The first US presidential debate of 2024 was at once historic, agonising, painful and deeply troubling. Have your toes unfurled? Your stomach un-knotted? Your wince de-winced? Joe Biden and Donald Trump putting the fear of god into the free world in what was a truly tough watch with, unfortunately, such incredibly high stakes. To discuss what on ea…

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Using A.I. to Predict Cardiac Arrest 29:31

10d ago29:31

29:31

Feliks Banel LIVE at SEA Airport for the celebration of 75 years since the facility's construction // D.W. Gibson on the 1999 WTO riots and his book, "One Week to Change the World" // Dr. Neal Chatterjee on his research to use AI to predict cardiac arrest // Daily Dose of Kindness: A school teacher in the UK uses a unique way to teach their student…

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History and Digital Media: A Discussion with Allison Tourville 38:23

10d ago38:23

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After she earned her BA and MA in history, Allison Tourville decided to pursue a career in social media strategy. For nearly a decade, she worked for Vale Group (formerly Vulcan LLC, founded by the co-founder of Microsoft Paul G. Allen). She is now the Digital Media Director at the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. On Ep. 11, we talked about her cho…

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The Democratic Party's Presidential Nominee 29:45

11d ago29:45

29:45

Amy Smith on the CARE program in Seattle // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: a Grab Bag in preparation for the 4th of July // David Fahrenthold on who the Democratic Party should make the new Presidential nominee // Daily Dose of Kindness: a group of Israelis and Palestinians come together in the midst of war // Gee Scott on the reaction over a sm…

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The Immunity Case Involving Donald Trump 32:00

12d ago32:00

32:00

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a local crime report // Chris Sullivan with the latest on Boeing // BREAKING NEWS: Decision in the Immunity Case involving Donald Trump // Dr. Gordon Cohen on the health properties of olive oil // Jill Schlesinger on what to keep track of with your finances over the summer // Gee Scott on the tremendou…

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What Do the June 2024 Elections in India Mean? with Angana Chatterji & Siddhartha Deb 57:07

15d ago57:07

57:07

In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu and Azeezah Kanji talk with scholar Angana Chatterji and journalist Siddhartha Deb. For decades, they have exposed the violence and fascism lying behind the mythology of India as the world’s largest democracy. In the wake of India’s most recent elections, in which the far …

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Andy Daly Returns 1:10:45

12d ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Actor and comedian Andy Daly feels loud about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Andy sits down with Conan to discuss his favorite bits and characters from the late night days, the moment in the Peter Pan stage show that changed his life, his quest to buy a Bonanza Steakhouse, and more. Later, Andy Richter and pretzel maker August Lindt drop by for a su…

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A Glide Up The 405 - Topics: The Bear, Ariana Grande, Monica, Brandy, Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, Lukas Gage 44:39

15d ago44:39

44:39

This week, lots of exciting announcements as Rory’s special is officially announced and tickets are on sale. Rory has a blast with Jackie Kashian on her podcast but accidentally makes a social faux pas. Plus, Jun has a nervous breakdown on a plane and is about to go on a weeklong cruise. Subscribe and follow us at @superexcitedpod Follow Rory: @its…

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Takeaways from Last Night's Debate 53:37

15d ago53:37

53:37

Margaret Brennan with reaction to last night's debate, and how other nations are looking at the US leadership // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – A historic restaurant in Issaquah is changing hands // Feliks Banel with some historical perspective on last night's debate // CBS' Linda Kenyon on how last night's debate will impact the Presidenti…

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Cracking Down on Street Racing 25:20

17d ago25:20

25:20

Rob McKenna with a breakdown of the Supreme Court's decisions // Bob Kettle with Seattle City Council's proposed ordinance to combat street racing // Linda Gradstein with an update on Gaza and protests on the hostage situation // Daily Dose of Kindness: Seniors in PA are getting free fans from the local government // Gee Scott with a hot take on ul…

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A Hint of Lube 19:51

19d ago19:51

19:51

Conan chats with Caleb from Halifax about undertaking globe-trotting secret missions with the Canadian Special Forces. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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An extended interview with Chloe Swarbrick 41:04

17d ago41:04

41:04

2024 has been tough for the Greens. Multiple MPs - Golriz Ghahraman, Darleen Tana, Julie Anne Genter - have been making headlines for the wrong reasons and there have been heartbreaking challenges, including the death of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins and Marama Davidson’s breast cancer diagnosis. On her birthdfay, co-leader Chloe Swarbrick makes time for …

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The Upcoming Presidential Debate 41:01

18d ago41:01

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Feliks Banel with an exclusive from one KIRO listener who got an unauthorized close look at Mt. St. Helens just after its eruption 44 years ago // Scott MacFarlane with a preview of tomorrow's debate // Dr. Raul Garcia on his platform for running for US Senate // Daily Dose of Kindness: a 15 year old gets a very special birthday invitation // Herb …

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Faith, Business, and the Nature of Desire: Luke Burgis on René Girard and Mimetic Desire 1:05:49

17d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Why do we want what we want? Philosopher, theologian, and literary critic René Girard posits that we draw our desires largely from the people around us, a fact which has implications for everything from how we should plan our careers to the direction of foreign policy. Following a career spanning business, religious discernment, and academia, Luke …

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Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson turn the mic on Conan! 4:22

17d ago4:22

4:22

Conan recently joined Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson on their brand new Team Coco podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes).” He had so much fun that he wanted to share this clip with you in which Ted and Woody ask him for podcasting advice. After you listen, be sure and head over to Ted and Woody’s p…

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Russia's Attacks on European Countries 26:17

19d ago26:17

26:17

David Fahrenthold on how former Trump security advisor Michael Flynn is making big bucks off of conspiracy theories // Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint: Preparing for a busy 4th of July weekend on Washington coastal roads // Jeff McCausland on Russia's attacks on European countries // Daily Dose of Kindness: A beloved TV judge... talks kindness and comp…

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Avoiding Financial Scams for Older Americans 21:27

20d ago21:27

21:27

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a local crime report // Dr. Gordon Cohen on stomach burning to lose weight // Jill Schlesinger on how to avoid financial scams geared at older Americans // Daily Dose of Kindness: One family travels a long distance to get closer to one another

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A Much Needed Conversation About Men w. Kirsten Mark 45:08

20d ago45:08

45:08

Apply to Join Alchemist Academy: https://form.typeform.com/to/qct02TO8?typeform-source=nick-komodina.mykajabi.com Subscribe to Nicks Podcast on Apple or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iMVpfMuRY8WMtXVd26hoy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/headstrong/id1356321385 Support the Show.By Nick Komodina

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Susie Essman 1:04:08

22d ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Comedian and actress Susie Essman feels tickled pink about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Susie sits down with Conan to discuss the core differences between her and her character on Curb Your Enthusiasm, breaking ground as a female comic in the 80s, and the cultural commonality between the Irish and the Jews. Plus, Conan recounts traveling to the Va…

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Allison Elias, "The Rise of Corporate Feminism: Women in the American Office, 1960-1990" (Columbia UP, 2022) 49:26

22d ago49:26

49:26

From the 1960s through the 1990s, the most common job for women in the United States was clerical work. Even as college-educated women obtained greater opportunities for career advancement, occupational segregation by gender remained entrenched. How did feminism in corporate America come to represent the individual success of the executive woman an…

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How Hydroelectric Dams Are Harming Wildlife 44:00

23d ago44:00

44:00

Margaret Brennan on the upcoming Presidential Debate and war in Gaza // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – A look at more junior high and middle school fight songs // Paul Holden with a roundup of all the best things happening around the Sound this weekend // Chaiman Shannon Wheeler of the on how hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River are …

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PETA Founder INGRID NEWKIRK turns 75: A Lifetime of Animal Advocacy - Author of Animalkind 41:44

22d ago41:44

41:44

How can we show more kindness, respect, and love to the animals we share this planet with? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? Ingrid Newkirk is the Founder and President of PETA, actively leading the organization and advocating for animal rights. PETA is the largest animal rights organizati…

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The Big Cases in Front of the Supreme Court 26:41

24d ago26:41

26:41

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A popular shortcut around JBLM will be closed of the entire Summer // Thane Rosenbaum on the big cases in front of the Supreme Court // Daily Dose of Kindness: Cow hugging can help with mental health // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on the best prices and quality for your gardening supplies // Gee Scott on the comments…

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I Looked At It For Too Long - Topics: Justin Timberlake, Normani, Sabrina Carpenter, Mariah Carey, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Brandy, Monica 37:31

23d ago37:31

37:31

This week, Rory announces the date of the taping of his new comedy special — and the opening line-up. DumJun is a coyote target and wishes he was Sally Field from Mrs. Doubtfire. Plus, Timberlake’s DWI and new music from Mariah Carey, Normani, Katy Perry. Subscribe and follow us at @superexcitedpod Follow Rory: @itsRORYjames…

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The Looming Loom 21:05

23d ago21:05

21:05

Conan talks to Julia from Ithaca, NY about weaving with a loom, big-name weaving celebrities, and engineering textiles for biomedical devices. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/applyBy Team Coco & Earwolf

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Going nuclear: Weapons, war and whether to debate our nuke-free stance 1:08:50

24d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

The battle lines are being (re)drawn in the world of geopolitics: wars in Europe and the Middle East, tension over Taiwan, Putin visiting North Korea. So, more than three decades after the Cold War ended, what are the chances of a nuclear war? How could it start, play out - and how would New Zealand be affected? And, with Aussie politicians procuri…

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The Ethics of A.I. 32:25

27d ago32:25

32:25

Feliks Banel LIVE on location in the Central District where the community will be celebrating Juneteenth // Charlie Harger on one Mason County Lawmaker's plan for cutting down on homeless related crime // Kenneth Williams on how to make sure you are not unduly penalized by the IRS // Seattle University Professor Onur Bakiner on the ethics of AI // …

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President Biden's New Immigration Policy 28:10

28d ago28:10

28:10

King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci on a cooperative plan to build more affordable housing // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at the possible solutions to Washington State's ferry shortage // David Fahrenthold on President Biden's new immigration policy and the outlook for the 2024 election // Daily Dose of Kindness: An upstanding …

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How to Fight for Truth & Protect Democracy in A Post-Truth World? - Highlights - LEE McINTYRE 12:11

28d ago12:11

12:11

“One thing people don't realize is that the goal of disinformation is not simply to get you to believe a falsehood. It's to demoralize you into giving up on the idea of truth, to polarize us around factual issues, to get us to distrust people who don't believe the same lie. And even if somebody doesn't believe the lie, it can still make them cynica…

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