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After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are the men and women who work for him. Over the years and despite thousands of interviews, Conan has never made a real and lasting friendship with any of his celebrity guests. So, he started a podcast to do just that. Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O’Brien Needs a Fri... more

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Filmmaker Judd Apatow feels very needy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Judd sits down with Conan to discuss his new visual memoir Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures, how auditioning for Jim Henson turned him away from stan... more

Conan talks to Sid in Budapest about innovation in the world of cheese development.

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Historians Dominic Sandbrook & Tom Holland feel surprisingly aroused and chuffed, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends.

Hosts of The Rest Is History podcast Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland sit down with Conan to discuss laughing throu... more

Conan is joined by Mary Bronstein, the writer/director of the new film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, to discuss Conan’s first real foray into acting, having lunch with Rose Byrne, and receiving a fax from a very young Bronstein.

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Recent Guests

Judd Apatow
Director, producer, and screenwriter known for films like Knocked Up, Superbad, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Episode: Judd Apatow Returns
Sid Moorthy
Fan of Matt Gourley and comedian based in Budapest
Episode: Matt Gourley Needs A Fan
Tom Holland
Historian, author, and co-host of The Rest Is History podcast.
The Rest Is History Podcast
Episode: Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook of The Rest Is History Podcast
Dominic Sandbrook
Historian, author, and co-host of The Rest Is History podcast.
The Rest Is History Podcast
Episode: Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook of The Rest Is History Podcast
Mary Bronstein
Director and screenwriter known for her film If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You.
Episode: Mary Bronstein
Rose Byrne
Acclaimed actress known for her roles in films like 'Bridesmaids' and 'Insidious'
Episode: Rose Byrne
Charlie Sheen
Actor known for his work in films like Platoon, Wall Street, and the TV series Two and a Half Men
Actor
Episode: Charlie Sheen
Werner Herzog
Legendary filmmaker known for works such as Grizzly Man and Fitzcarraldo
Episode: Werner Herzog Returns
Andy Richter
Comedian and actor, returns to discuss his journey on Dancing with the Stars
Episode: Andy Richter Returns

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Conan O'Brien
Host of the podcast, known for his engaging humor and candid storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 113.9k ratings
  • The fairest of them all, standing tall. The freckle on the wrist telling words of bliss. Red hair is fair and I do care.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States14 hours ago
  • This has aged so badly. Holy Moly

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Omid
    31 hours ago
  • One of the best pod casts out there. Love every minute of it. I highly recommend

    Audible
    5
    Pedro Silva II
    United States2 days ago
  • The Rest is History

    Loved this interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    💕brener
    United States2 days ago
  • I’m done and it makes me sad..

    Sweet Lord, I’ve quit in the middle of interviews in sheer disgust of Conan’s ‘bits’ he goes off on. Can’t you let your guest talk? Why do you need to subject the listener to the inner workings of your mind? Joking with your guest is fine but going off on what I guess you think are funny ‘bits’ is agonizing… 🤦🏽‍♀️

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NanafromtheHood 😊
    United States3 days ago

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Several listeners express gratitude for the emotional support they derive from the show's humor.
Overall, the podcast is considered engaging and often hilarious, serving as a great escape for listeners during tough times.
There are mixed feelings regarding the co-host's laughter, with some finding it charming and others feeling it's overdone.
Many find great joy in the lighthearted banter and insights shared among the host and guests.
Listeners appreciate the genuine humor and friendship that shine through in the interactions.

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Judd Apatow Returns
Q: What's the secret to your directing style?
I learned to shoot a lot of footage and allow improvisation.
Judd Apatow Returns
Q: What was the audition experience for Jim Henson like?
It was pivotal and led to a shift from performing to writing.
Judd Apatow Returns
Q: Do you think something that happens when people get to Mel's age becomes more accessible emotionally?
Yes, they may be able to access emotions more than earlier in their lives.
Judd Apatow Returns
Q: Is this a way to find out if someone's your friend?
Yes, asking someone to be on your podcast is a way to gauge friendship.
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Q: As a middle school history teacher, what fun and exciting things would you do with the kids to get them excited about history?
Conan would dress as a historical figure and make it a performance to engage the kids.

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1. Judd Apatow
2. Sid Moorthy
3. Tom Holland
4. Dominic Sandbrook
5. Mary Bronstein
6. Rose Byrne
7. Charlie Sheen
8. Werner Herzog

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