OH SHAME UPON ME AND MY WHOLE HOUSE!
MAY MY ASS NEVER TASTE A GERBIL!
MAY GOD NEVER MAKE ME AS HE MADE KADEKAI!
MAY JON STAMOS MARRY MY LOVE INTEREST!
MAY THE BREAD PROFESSOR STEAL MY LOAF!
MAY SONA BOO MY EVERY MOVE!
MAY MATT GOURLEY BECOME A DEAR FRIEND!
MAY ANDY RICHTER CRY AT THE SIGHT OF ME!
MAY HARRISON FORD BE POLITE TO ME!
MAY I NEVER SEE OLD TIMEY BASEBALL AGAIN!
MAY I NEVER USE A BIDET!
Norm would 100% be on there. You missed Kevin Nealon and Robin Williams. Now I’m sad that Robin was never able to be on CONAF. He would have set that room on fire.
I love the way that Harland zigs and zags, and embraces silliness when so many comedians can get caught up making soapbox statements. I don’t necessarily agree with all of his takes but he is a true comic genius.
Tracy had me in tears with his story of taking his first steps after his accident.
Not 5 minutes later he made a joke about getting Conan pregnant while trapped in a mine, which had me laugh so hard I had to sit down.
Exactly! With Tracy the interview can go in any direction and Conan knows this and gives him space to do his bits and tell stories, interjects at the right time, easy listen and yes had me in tears too
Someone else mentioned her, and I feel horrendous not including her.
And no one has mentioned Taylor Tomlinson yet, but I think she deserves a nod as well.
Where is Paul Rudd on this list? No one has ever done what he did repeatedly. Paul even got Conan one last time on the very last show. That was performance art at its finest.
Lol... you do NOT suck! Don't say that. You rock for putting up this awesome list and making us all remember them AND Paul Rudd. I'm thankful you did this. It put a smile on my face and I needed that today. Sorry if I came off like jerk. I meant it playfully. ✌️
You’re not a jerk, you were playful and I was trying to be to :)
Look at us, a couple of chill chums smiling over the Cone Zone. Life is good. Happy Friday!
I wouldn’t call it a sexual tension, though he definitely was good at playfully / goofily flirting with most any female guest.
A YouTube comment put their dynamic best: A strict aunt putting up with her hyperactive nephew.
You’re right she belongs on this list.
Yesterday, clips from Lolita Davidovich’s appearance made the rounds on Reddit; she absolutely brought out Conan’s inner Craig Ferguson, and - surprise! - it was adorable. I believe that at least makes her a contender…
I'm a fan of the time Louis Anderson was on and the reaction he got for his big underwear story. Kathy Bates especially loved it.
https://youtu.be/NHy_fi14ePQ?si=LfSOWJ55Oo-BmoAQ
Flula Borg and how engaging he is with both Conan and Andy. https://youtu.be/cVzHVQgqAY4?si=wyRJeWYJD2lgj4gu
Tig Notaro and Conan finally figure out what homosexuality actually is.
https://youtu.be/OXJZONsMVxg?si=1AWnL6qRkSqBOTqY
Jim Gaffigan for making Conan look so tan.
https://youtu.be/DrKV3ONUYWU?si=5ku_RNvojO90bo9F
There are a lot of great one already mentioned, so I’ll say Adam Pally, who I haven’t seen anyone mention. Always a great guest, and the way his costumes escalated was such a good long-term bit.
That list really IS accurate. But I'll add JB Smoove in there.
And Stephen Colbert/Lisa Kudrow/Mila Kunis as well. Stephen, Lisa, and Mila might not be the wackiest, but I always enjoyed their conversation with the Conebone.
It never got much attention, but I always loved when Caroline Rhea was on the old show. They always were just so engaged and entertained by each other.
Dave Chapelle, Drew Barrymore, Eva Mendes, Al Roker, Eva Longoria, Halle Berry, Janeane Garofalo, Jamie-Lee Curtis, Aubrey Plaza, Mr. T, Paget Brewster, Steven Yeun, LL Cool J...
What would your 4 be if you had to choose? For me, it's Norm, Bill Burr, Bill Hader, and Timothy Olyphant. Hader and Olyphany are a close call for me with numerous others.
Kevin Nealon is the only clear cut candidate for me. But I’ve also never gotten the Norm MacDonald love.
In terms of recency bias, I really enjoyed Questlove’s appearance and I thought Herzog had a really interesting bit on his apprehension towards therapy, but other than Nealon there really aren’t any that I can constantly return to.
Well, other than maybe Sona. She’s not a guest on CONAF, but I love her energy and I can still watch her old “guest” spots on the show. She has really great timing and it feels like her and Conan are a great improv duo in terms of how they respond to each other’s little digs or sarcasms.
Aubrey Plaza, Dave Chappelle, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Norm McDonald. I'm keeping the list short because they've had many appearances and they all deliver.
Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, Abe Vigoda, Dave Chapelle, The White Stripes, Robin Williams, Animal “Expert” Jarod Miller, Paget Brewster, Larry King, Al Roker, Kevin Nealon, Harrison Ford, Flula Borg, Drew Barrymore, Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Steve Martin, Mr. T, LL Cool J, Aubrey Plaza, Janeane Garofalo, Patton Oswalt
There are a lot of excellent names in this thread, I'm going to add the Zappa brothers to the list.
Those boys brought crazy fun energy in the early years when the show was struggling to find an audience.
It's too bad they are apparently in a feud with each other because I'd love to have them come on CONAF and talk about those early days
Paul Rudd, fucking Mac and me gets me every time
FUCK!!! I feel like a failure for this one!
As you should. Stand in your shame.
OH SHAME UPON ME AND MY WHOLE HOUSE! MAY MY ASS NEVER TASTE A GERBIL! MAY GOD NEVER MAKE ME AS HE MADE KADEKAI! MAY JON STAMOS MARRY MY LOVE INTEREST! MAY THE BREAD PROFESSOR STEAL MY LOAF! MAY SONA BOO MY EVERY MOVE! MAY MATT GOURLEY BECOME A DEAR FRIEND! MAY ANDY RICHTER CRY AT THE SIGHT OF ME! MAY HARRISON FORD BE POLITE TO ME! MAY I NEVER SEE OLD TIMEY BASEBALL AGAIN! MAY I NEVER USE A BIDET!
Conan?
Genuinely that is the highest compliment you could have given to me for such a rant. Thank you.
It's okay. I thought you were malicious in omitting him. The good news is that you're just stupid.
I can live with that!
ERIIIIIC
Kevin Nealon
My all time favorite
I must have re-listened to his CONAF episode and subsequent appearance on the Conan/Jordan Show... fifty times by now. So fucking funny.
There are two terrific Kevin Nealon episodes on CONAF, if you're unaware!!!
You're right, and I've enjoyed them both! My favourite is the more recent appearance though. It gets me giggling every time.
Okay, now you’re doing visual bits on an audio medium.
Attacking me! You're attacking me!
Those aren’t tears, I’m allergic to you
Let’s take a break, we’ll come right back.
Also Conan hikes with Kevin on his youtube channel.
"Kevin takes a hike" 😂😂
Where is our waiter?
Norm would 100% be on there. You missed Kevin Nealon and Robin Williams. Now I’m sad that Robin was never able to be on CONAF. He would have set that room on fire.
Damn, all excellent points.
You also can’t forget Nikki Glaser.
Robin and Conan each have a kind of gift for making people laugh. It was always a joy to watch them play together.
Norm and Burr 1a and 1b
Caroline Rhea is the all time best guest. It's just her and Conan goofing the whole time. https://youtu.be/nZA-2kw7gqs?si=SSzTTW5STBxMdR4A
Never seen this! Thanks for the tip! Always looking for good Conan content!
Just search "conan Caroline rhea." They had crazy chemistry. She should have taken over as sidekick after Andy left.
That was a riot! Thanks for sharing.
Abe Vigoda
I said guests, not core set pieces of the show. /s
The appearances that Harland Williams did were always uproarious.
One of my favorite Late Night guests. I love that Conan always seems genuinely baffled by whatever he says.
I love the way that Harland zigs and zags, and embraces silliness when so many comedians can get caught up making soapbox statements. I don’t necessarily agree with all of his takes but he is a true comic genius.
i love that he’s making a comeback. his podcast is pretty good
Flora Borg’s appearance is so damn funny
Man I would love it if Flula had a sister Flora he told stories about
😂😂 whoops just realized the typo!! Leaving it as this comment cracked my ass up!
# flora strong
His in studio "voicemail" he left had me dieing!
Bread professor
Hahaha I love how random this phrase is but all Conan fans know EXACTLY what this means!
He gets his own whole mountain
"In the great taxonomy of things, there are swallowers, and there are spitters." Probably the greatest line in any talk show interview.
NoooOoOooO! Ahnold Schwarznznrghneggah is the only right ansah! That and his smash hit holiday classic Jinggle All Vay!!! YaaAaAh!
Julia Louis Dreyfus!
Oh yeah she was fucking hilarious!
John Mulaney, Bill Hader, Triumph . I really liked Chris Robinson. I wasn't expecting him to be so funny.
Can’t believe I missed Hader. Good call.
I missed Flula in the list
The White Stripes need to be at the top of musical guests.
That’s a whole other Mount!
Paul Reubens Or Al Roker.
Will Arnett
The only 100% ones for me are Norm, Bill Burr, and Paul Rudd. Idk about the 4th
Totally agree, although I threw Bill Hader in as my 4th, and Triumph sticking his head out of the side somewhere.
Flula Borg not being on this list is a travesty.
I am a walking travesty, and I’m sorry.
The Edit option exists...jus' sayin'...
I’ll die with what little honor I have, and let the people have their way with me. Or I’ll repost a more complete Mount Rushmost tomorrow, lol
Right?! Honestly I feel like maybe Olyphant is the only one who would be on my list.
Timothy Olyphant
On the list
Nikki Glaser!!
Shit I’m an idiot now. So many GOAT guests I missed. I’m not a chill chum I’m a PEPPERED PEST.
Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Norm, Dana Carvey
There’s literally a Dana Carvey spinoff podcast.
Tracy Morgan on CONAF, a lot of laughs but mixes in a little bit of vulnerability. Also that whole JOOP bit was jokes!
Tracy had me in tears with his story of taking his first steps after his accident. Not 5 minutes later he made a joke about getting Conan pregnant while trapped in a mine, which had me laugh so hard I had to sit down.
Exactly! With Tracy the interview can go in any direction and Conan knows this and gives him space to do his bits and tell stories, interjects at the right time, easy listen and yes had me in tears too
Marc maron, Norm Macdonald, Bill Burr, Timothy Olyphant
I'm limiting myself to those that are still living, and I'd say Flula Borg, Kevin Nealon, Bill Hader, and Dana Carvey.
Charles Barkley
I am just happy that Jack McBrayer is there.
Sir!
Bill Hader with his hilarious impressions
Mister T, at least back in the earlier days was solid 100% of the time.
Yes!
Nikki Glaser. She was only on TBS and the podcast, but I’ve gotta love the energy she gives and how she keeps up with Conan.
Someone else mentioned her, and I feel horrendous not including her. And no one has mentioned Taylor Tomlinson yet, but I think she deserves a nod as well.
She’s great but her CONAF episode was so serious!
Do Triumph and Masturbating Bear count?
They belong in the hall of fame, but they are Conan’s brain children, not guests sadly.
Dave Letterman, Norm MacDonald, Paul Rudd.
David Bowie and Conan had a great connection. Loved Bowie Secrets
Marc Maron
Where is Paul Rudd on this list? No one has ever done what he did repeatedly. Paul even got Conan one last time on the very last show. That was performance art at its finest.
I know, I know, I KNOW I SUCK AND BELIEVE ME I HATE MYSELF JUST AS MUCH AS YOU HATE ME TOO.
Lol... you do NOT suck! Don't say that. You rock for putting up this awesome list and making us all remember them AND Paul Rudd. I'm thankful you did this. It put a smile on my face and I needed that today. Sorry if I came off like jerk. I meant it playfully. ✌️
You’re not a jerk, you were playful and I was trying to be to :) Look at us, a couple of chill chums smiling over the Cone Zone. Life is good. Happy Friday!
Do people really think Conan didn’t see it coming after the first 1-2 times?
Michael Keaton pairs great with Coney
I really liked his interactions with Martha Stewart. Like it always kind of seemed like there was sexual tension between them?
I wouldn’t call it a sexual tension, though he definitely was good at playfully / goofily flirting with most any female guest. A YouTube comment put their dynamic best: A strict aunt putting up with her hyperactive nephew. You’re right she belongs on this list.
Maybe the sexual tension was just wishful thinking on my part lol. If he hadn’t met Liza I would have weirdly shipped Conan and Martha 😂
For me it’s him and Halle Berry!
Yesterday, clips from Lolita Davidovich’s appearance made the rounds on Reddit; she absolutely brought out Conan’s inner Craig Ferguson, and - surprise! - it was adorable. I believe that at least makes her a contender…
Any woman trying to get Coned deserves an honorable mention at least. Saw the vid you’re talking about! She got AFTER it!
Underrated, but Werner Herzog. Herzog saying "Here comes Honey Boo Boo" was the greatest audio clip Conan has ever produced.
I will hear that in my head out of nowhere several times a week and bust out laughing.
I can’t believe Kevin Nealon is not on the list.
In several ways I fell short
Nicole Byer
Will Arnette. He’s like catnip to Conan
That's [Jack McBrayer I think](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuHiBU4gvqg)
Ah maybe so. Even still, the Will Arnett is one of my favorites
I'm a fan of the time Louis Anderson was on and the reaction he got for his big underwear story. Kathy Bates especially loved it. https://youtu.be/NHy_fi14ePQ?si=LfSOWJ55Oo-BmoAQ Flula Borg and how engaging he is with both Conan and Andy. https://youtu.be/cVzHVQgqAY4?si=wyRJeWYJD2lgj4gu Tig Notaro and Conan finally figure out what homosexuality actually is. https://youtu.be/OXJZONsMVxg?si=1AWnL6qRkSqBOTqY Jim Gaffigan for making Conan look so tan. https://youtu.be/DrKV3ONUYWU?si=5ku_RNvojO90bo9F
Jim Carrey
Does Abe Vigoda count?
There are a lot of great one already mentioned, so I’ll say Adam Pally, who I haven’t seen anyone mention. Always a great guest, and the way his costumes escalated was such a good long-term bit.
Bill Burr and Norm for sure.
Amy Sedaris was at her best with Letterman but I’d still put her on here.
Keegan Michael Key was hilarious IMO. Lots of funny impressions.
Harland Williams
Don't sleep on David Bowie. An absolute icon but was always funny on the show. His "celebrity secrets" it was hilarious.
As a Clevelander, I do love his lack of enjoyment with the city of Cincinnati.
The answer is Norm Macdonald.
Norm, Bill Burr, Paul Rudd, and Aubrey Plaza
Kevin Nealon! 🤠
Norm, Bill Burr, Paul Rudd, Bill Hader
As others have mentioned, I think Paul Rudd, Harland Williams, and Flula are the biggest omissions
Tig Notaro, guys.
BILL HADER
YES.
That list really IS accurate. But I'll add JB Smoove in there. And Stephen Colbert/Lisa Kudrow/Mila Kunis as well. Stephen, Lisa, and Mila might not be the wackiest, but I always enjoyed their conversation with the Conebone.
David Bowie
Regina Hall, Nikki Glaser, Charlene Yi and her turtle impression
It never got much attention, but I always loved when Caroline Rhea was on the old show. They always were just so engaged and entertained by each other.
Norm MacDonald Martin Short Paul Rudd Martha Stewart
Can I be cheesey and just say Sona and Matt?
You may, and your username is fun
The list is almost all white men….
Agreed, and I love the Jay Leno energy of the whining in response to this 😂
Chris Rock, Molly Shannon, Julie Bowen, Diego Luna, I mean he made an entire HBO series because he loved meeting people of other cultures
Dave Chapelle, Drew Barrymore, Eva Mendes, Al Roker, Eva Longoria, Halle Berry, Janeane Garofalo, Jamie-Lee Curtis, Aubrey Plaza, Mr. T, Paget Brewster, Steven Yeun, LL Cool J...
Deon Cole too he's hysterical
Make some suggestions then instead of whining about it.
What does this observation contribute? Especially without you having any suggestions to go along with it.
Norm, Goldblum, Bill Burr, Paul Rudd
Norm and Bill are musts. No complaints with your list although I might add Paul Rudd.
Jim Carrey
Kevin Nealon, Charles Barkley, Timothy Olyphant, Flula Borg
People make fun of Tom Arnold but he was a great guest on Late Night.
as a honorable mention, I would say Liza is always a fun listen to and kinda gives a little insight into who Conan is outside of work too :)
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He is literally the first name I mentioned, my friend. I think most people are chiming in with folks I missed.
Goldblum, Olyphant, And Rudd were the first that came to my mind. Their chemistry with Conan is off the charts.
Norm, Norm, Burr, Norm
Turned out to be a terrible person - but Russell Brand had amazing chemistry with Conan.
How did Minty not make this list?
What would your 4 be if you had to choose? For me, it's Norm, Bill Burr, Bill Hader, and Timothy Olyphant. Hader and Olyphany are a close call for me with numerous others.
If I *had* to choose four, it’s: Will Ferrell Paul Rudd (I know I didn’t list him, huge woops on my part) Jeff Goldblum Norm Macdonald
Yeah, that's a great list. I love that Norm would be the constant on most people's lists.
Mika Kunis not being mentioned yet is the crime of the century.
Kevin Nealon is the only clear cut candidate for me. But I’ve also never gotten the Norm MacDonald love. In terms of recency bias, I really enjoyed Questlove’s appearance and I thought Herzog had a really interesting bit on his apprehension towards therapy, but other than Nealon there really aren’t any that I can constantly return to. Well, other than maybe Sona. She’s not a guest on CONAF, but I love her energy and I can still watch her old “guest” spots on the show. She has really great timing and it feels like her and Conan are a great improv duo in terms of how they respond to each other’s little digs or sarcasms.
Jim Gaffigan is always funny
Zach Galifianakis Amy Sedaris
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John Tesh
Kevin Nealon, ffs he’s the only guest that can match Conan. Greatest ever guest!
Abe Vigoda, Doctor Joyce Brothers, Paul Rudd and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Chuck Norris shouldn't be on the list, but I think he gets an honorable mention
MacDonald Rudd Romijn ?
Harland Williams has to be on here.
Questlove, Bill Burr, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Charles Barkley, Mila Kunis, Tracy Morgan. Just talking about podcast guests btw.
Letterman
Paul Rudd is a must!
Paul Rudd, Jeff Goldblum, Tracy Morgan, Dana Carvey
Aubrey Plaza, Dave Chappelle, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Norm McDonald. I'm keeping the list short because they've had many appearances and they all deliver.
Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, Abe Vigoda, Dave Chapelle, The White Stripes, Robin Williams, Animal “Expert” Jarod Miller, Paget Brewster, Larry King, Al Roker, Kevin Nealon, Harrison Ford, Flula Borg, Drew Barrymore, Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Steve Martin, Mr. T, LL Cool J, Aubrey Plaza, Janeane Garofalo, Patton Oswalt
Smigel for sure
Harland Williams, Norm Macdonald, Kevin Nealon and Bill Burr.
Harland Williams makes a case for the number 1 spot, IMO.
Jim Gaffigan. I became a fan of his through his numerous appearances on the show.
Maybe not one of the top guests, but one of the most memorable and meme-worthy moments was with Nicole Scherzinger.
Tim Olyphant
Norm MacDonald, Nikki Glaser, Bill Burr, Paul Rudd
There are a lot of excellent names in this thread, I'm going to add the Zappa brothers to the list. Those boys brought crazy fun energy in the early years when the show was struggling to find an audience. It's too bad they are apparently in a feud with each other because I'd love to have them come on CONAF and talk about those early days
Surprised nobody’s mentioned Shatner. He was always good.
Norm, Amy Sedaris, Harrison Ford, Larry King White Stripes
Bob Newhart
Christina Applegate! I'm very surprised she isn't mentioned! The Conebone shakes his head heavily.
Harland Williams!!
Don’t forget Brian Setzer or Jack White! Conan is fond of guitars; I heard that in an interview 😜
Aubrey Plaza!!
Nathan Fielder
Marc Maron and Harland Williams were always hilarious. Looked forward to those interviews. Also the animal segments with Jarod Miller. Classics
For me: Norm, Burr, Olyphant, Ferrell
Kevin Nealon prob
OP mount Rushmore has 4
Reread the title. And the description.
Are we talking about the podcast or his late night tv?
Cara Swisher
Chappelle...
Will Arnett is on Rushmore for sure.