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Forrest Galante On Gay Dolphins, Deadliest Animals, & Cannibal Tribes
YERRR we are joined by the legendary Forrest Galante to talk all things nature: - Growing up in Zimbabwe - Becoming a refugee - Tropical surviving - Close calls with death - Australia's wildlife & Wallace Line - Psychedelics - Gayest animals - Why Dogs are Man's Best Friend and much, much, much more - CACAAAAW!…
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Olivia Fox Cabane (on the science of charisma)
Olivia Fox Cabane (The Charisma Myth, The Net and the Butterfly) is a bestselling author, speaker, and leading authority on the science of charisma. Olivia joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in Paris without television or movies, receiving an autism diagnosis in her 40s, and decoding the “secret manual” of…
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#677 - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, peacemaker and spiritual leader known for founding “The Art of Living”. Gurudev joins Theo to talk about gaining a reputation as a child prodigy, how he helped end a war in Columbia, and real ways meditation can improve our lives. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar…
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Jimmy Kimmel & Molly McNearney
Jimmy Kimmel is an Emmy-winning host, comedian, and producer. Molly McNearney is an Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor. Jimmy and Molly join Armchair Expert to discuss how working together strengthened their marriage, why ten quiet minutes in bed can constitute a date, and raising children who know the president…
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"Sandra Bullock"
We welcome back our dear friend Sandra Bullock. We do it up with deep thoughts about: The Chickens, giving care, canine ophthalmology, and of course: how to monetize milk-fat content. “Wow, look at all the shit that happened,” on a fresh new yep-isode of SmartLess.
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John Cena
Actor and wrestler John Cena feels curiously enthusiastic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan to discuss wrestling as a training ground for comedy, minimizing self-sabotage, the importance of a long-term mindset, and his latest role in the new live-action animated comedy Coyote vs. Acme. For…
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!
This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez! Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening.…
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Armchair Anonymous: Spas
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy spa story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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#676 - Billy Strings
Billy Strings is a Grammy award-winning musician and songwriter from Muir, Michigan. His latest album “So Much For Goodbyes” is out August 28th. Billy returns to talk to Theo about how being a dad has transformed him, breaking his leg in a freak skateboarding accident during a show, and how he’s honoring his mom’s…
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Summer S’pouses Episode 4: Liza Powel O'Brien
Liza Powel O’Brien feels so many things about being Conan O’Brien’s spouse. Liza sits down with Conan, Sona, and Matt to discuss being married to a man with absurd eating habits. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply
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Chinese Mamdani, Candace Owens Debate, & Luigi's Confession
YERRRR this week, we're chatting about: - You can negotiate with EVERYONE including doctors - Andrew's nose - Conspiracies around Luigi Mangione - Candace Owens debate with Andrew Wilson - Mamdani's a political superstar - The death of monoculture and much, much more. Timestamps: 0:00 We can swim + Memphis diving 4:05…
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Chris Young (on being sentenced to life in prison)
Chris Young (The Wound Is Where the Light Enters, Coherence Consulting) is an author, consultant, and public speaker. Chris joins Armchair Expert to discuss watching addiction consume his mother, spending two years without electricity or running water, and selling drugs by age 11. Chris and Dax talk about the small…
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David Sedaris #6
David Sedaris (The Land and Its People, Happy-Go-Lucky, Calypso) is a bestselling author, humorist, and celebrated storyteller. David joins Armchair Expert to discuss discovering his name in the Epstein files, crossing state lines after midnight to have a tumor removed, and feeding it to a snapping turtle. David and…
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"Tim Robbins"
Punch-Up Line, please hold— it’s Tim Robbins. Oh, the laughter: Dungeons & Dragons, Strat-o-matic baseball, a destination, an experience, and whatever. “Now that’s a problem for tomorrow, no?” It’s an all-new SmartLess.
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Gillian Anderson
Actress Gillian Anderson feels nonplussed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Gillian sits down with Conan to discuss her iconic role as Agent Scully on The X-Files, exploring complexities of character as Margaret Thatcher on The Crown, and putting out the call for authentic desires for her latest book More: Sexual…
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!
This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp! Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus…
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Armchair Anonymous: Extreme Weather
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy extreme weather story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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#675 - Professor Jiang
Professor Xueqin Jiang is a teacher and geo-politics expert known for his popular YouTube channel “Predictive History”. Professor Jiang joins Theo to talk about his method for predicting world events, what he thinks is really motivating the war in the Middle East, and how secret societies wield power behind the…
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"RE-RELEASE: Kaley Cuoco"
A haiku for Kaley Cuoco: Comedy's delight, Kaley's wit ignites laughter, Podcast joy takes flight. Please support us by supporting our sponsors. This episode was originally released on 6/3/2023.
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Summer S’pouses Episode 3: Tak Boroyan
Tak Boroyan is still adjusting to being Sona Movsesian’s spouse. Tak sits down with Conan, Matt, and Sona to discuss emigrating from Soviet Armenia at a young age, his first date with Sona, and his favorite music to play (that she can’t stand). Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply
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Marc Brackett (on emotional intelligence)
Marc Brackett (Dealing with Feeling, Permission to Feel, RULER) is a psychologist, professor, and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Marc joins Armchair Expert to discuss the childhood trauma that shaped his life's work, the fallout from disclosing it on national television at 12, and the…
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#674 - Scott Payne
Scott Payne is a retired FBI special agent who spent 28 years in law enforcement, often going undercover with extremist groups. He is the co-author of “Code Name Pale Horse: How I Went Undercover To Expose America’s Nazis”. Scott joins Theo to explore the secretive world of FBI training, the mechanics of online…
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Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton (Apex, Rocketman, Kingsman) is a Golden Globe-winning actor and singer. Taron joins Armchair Expert to discuss growing up in a Welsh village with a 59-letter name, being raised by a single mother, and finding acting after being bullied as an artistic kid. Taron and Dax talk about Colin Firth mentoring…
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"Robby Hoffman"
Wear a belt in the 90’s: it’s Robby Hoffman. Rich vs. Poor, brutal and funny, travel time for a cup of water, and brand-new towels. It’s another episode of “I didn’t choose this thought,” on an all-new SmartLess.
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Greta Lee
Actress and writer Greta Lee feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Greta sits down with Conan to discuss her childhood deeply rooted in Korean identity, experiencing a massive cultural shift moving to the Midwest, experiencing the impact of her role in the 2023 romantic drama Past Lives on audiences, and…
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Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field
This week, legendary actor Sally Field joins us to talk about working with an octopus, or not, and introduces the world to her dog, Dashiell Hammett. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone crash a rocket on the moon. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like…
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Armchair Anonymous: Hotel II
Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us a crazy hotel story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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Summer S’pouses Episode 2: Amanda Lund
Amanda Lund feels ‘you go girl’ about being Matt Gourley’s spouse. Amanda talks to Conan and the crew about performing as a Disney princess at Tokyo Disney, satirizing The Total Woman, and Matt’s shocking secret side hustle. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply
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#673 - Jshock
JShock is a streamer, content creator and time keeper from Long Island, New York. He was recently a participant in Kai Cenat’s Streamer University. JShock joins Theo to talk about his journey from the post office to viral fame, the art of mucking, and using his disability as a tool to achieve greatness. JShock…
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Spider-Man is Too Sexy + LeBron’s Secret Philly Deal?
YERRRR this WEEK: - Brooklyn Bridge Jumper Surviving - Spider-Man Brand New Day Thoughts - LeBron's move to Philly 76ers - WNBA Culture Wars starting - Paying for an Uber on a 1st date and MUCH, MUCH MORE Timestamps: 0:00 Matching fits + Mark’s LYING 2:03 Schulz’s Spidey moment 7:36 What’s worse? R-word head nod 14:01…
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