Writer and podcaster Sona Movsesian makes the case for why she is "the world's worst assistant" to Conan O'Brien; stand-up comedian Marcella Arguello unpacks the politics of airport parking; and spiritual jazz duo Brown Calculus perform their song "Seven Seas." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share the worst jobs our listeners have eve ... Show More
Jul 10
Aubrey Gordon, Jean Grae, and Rogê (REBROADCAST)
Podcaster Aubrey Gordon dives deep into topics tackled on her hit show Maintenance Phase, including the monopolization of weight-loss medications; multi-disciplinary artist Jean Grae explains why she's banning gum chewing and beatboxing at her funeral; and Brazilian singer-songwr ... Show More
52m 1s
Jul 3
Jamie Loftus, Daisy Hernández, and Olive Klug
In this "Independence Day Special" podcaster and writer Jamie Loftus takes us on a roadtrip across America to understand the cultural and historical significance of the hot dog; writer Daisy Hernández unpacks her latest book Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth, which explores ... Show More
52m 25s
Apr 2023
How Sona Movsesian Became the "World's Worst Assistant" to Conan O'Brien
Today, Nicole is joined by Sona Movsesian, cohost of the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, Conan O’Brien’s longtime assistant and New York Times bestselling author. This conversation has a little bit of everything: pranks involving unlikely celebrities, a Human Centipede refe ... Show More
30m 16s
Jan 2023
Sona Movsesian: Slash on the Wall
<p>It's Team Coco all day everyday when Sona Movsesian joins Rob Lowe to talk comedy, Big Red, and so much more. On today's episode you'll hear how Sona worked her way up from being a page to Conan's assistant, how being a child of immigrants has affected her life, and why jumpin ... Show More
56m 12s
Jan 2023
Sona Movsesian (Re-Release)
<p>(Re-released from May 2022) Sona Movsesian joins Andy Richter to talk about growing up Armenian, wanting to work in TV, being Conan O’Brien’s assistant, and more! </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> f ... Show More
1h 9m