Apr 2024

Conan O’Brien Must Go Writers Roundtable

Conan sits down with writers Mike Sweeney, Matt O’Brien, 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- ... Show More

15m 32s

Aug 2023

Conan O'Brien & Jeff Ross Return

Conan O’Brien and longtime executive producer Jeff Ross join Mike and Jessie to continue the origin story of Late Night, including auditioning bands, the terror of the first test shows, the impetus for the first cold open, and the original name Conan and Robert Smigel wanted for ... Show More

1h 16m

Jul 2023

Jim Gaffigan Revisits The Origins of Pale Force

Comedian and author Jim Gaffigan joins Mike and Jessie to discuss his many stand-up appearances on Late Night and CONAN, the origins of the Late Night cartoon series "Pale Force", and the future of Late Night television as a whole. This episode was recorded on 6/15/2023.Got a que ... Show More

54m 5s

Mar 2022

Bill Carter Revisits the War for Late Night

Writer Bill Carter (author of The War for Late Night) joins Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss the significance of The Tonight Show for a generation of comedians, the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding Conan’s short-lived run at the show, the future of late night televis ... Show More

1h 36m

Feb 2022

Steven Wright Revisits His Late Night Appearances

Legendary comedian Steven Wright joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss Conan’s skills as an improviser, giving one word answers on Late Night, the crazy coincidence that led to his big break on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and the freedom of couch appea ... Show More

49m 16s

Apr 2022

Will Forte Revisits His Buffalo-Riding Ted Turner Appearances

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.Got a question for Inside Conan? Ca ... Show More

48m 40s

Nov 2021

Writer Tommy Blacha Revisits the Gaseous Weiner

Late Night writer Tommy Blacha joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss performing as The Gaseous Weiner, the freedom of writing the Satellite TV sketches, and how he gave a Conan line to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.Got a question for Inside Conan? Call our voicemai ... Show More

1h 8m

Dec 2021

Joel Godard Revisits Announcing Late Night

Joel Godard joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss playing a depressed monster on Late Night (also named Joel Godard!), his filmography of one movie, the underrated art of marking your copy, and the genius of Clutch Cargo.Got a question for Inside Conan? Call ou ... Show More

55m 50s

Apr 2021

The Writers

Host Bill Carter pulls back the curtain for a peek inside the all-important writers’ room. In these four walls, the comedy elite put in long hours each week as they sift through hundreds of jokes, in search of the ones that will land the biggest laughs. Guests include Amber Ruffi ... Show More

43m 18s

Jan 2022

Jack McBrayer Revisits His Many Late Night Deaths

Jack McBrayer joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss the many ways he was killed/abused on Late Night, going on tour with Conan, getting vomited on by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and how his experience as a Late Night actor helped him land his role on 30 Rock. ... Show More

1h 12m

Dec 2021

Courtney Thorne-Smith Revisits Legendary Norm Macdonald Interview

Courtney Thorne-Smith joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss her legendary Late Night appearance with Norm Macdonald, why she loved appearing on Conan’s show, the secrets of the pre-interview process, her time on Melrose Place, and her snoring pug. Got a questio ... Show More

1h 3m

Nov 2021

Director Liz Plonka Revisits the Chaos of Late Night

Late Night director Liz Plonka joins writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss her start in late night television, the time a live cow was lost in 30 Rock, filming an episode on a boat, and directing Norm Macdonald’s final comedy special.Got a question for Inside Conan? ... Show More

56m 52s

Bill Carter Revisits the War for Late Ni...