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by Prof. Chase Daugherty PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Conan's assistant Sona Movsesian joins Conan writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to talk about moving into her new home, her grandmother's love of Flaming Hot Cheetos, helping Conan with tech questions, how she became Conan's assistant, and if it's a good idea to change careers later in life.

What is the name of the podcast that Conan O'Brien hosts?

Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly podcast hosted by American comedian and talk show host Conan O'Brien. It is co-hosted by O'Brien's assistant, Sona Movsesian, and producer, Matt Gourley.

Who is Conan O’Brien’s assistant Sarah Movsesian?

She has been the personal assistant of talk show host Conan O'Brien since 2009 and has been featured in many of the show's segments, including once as a guest in 2019. Movsesian has also co-hosted the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend since 2018.

Who is the sidekick of Conan O'Brien?

Sona Movsesian, O'Brien's long-time personal assistant, and Matt Gourley, the podcast's producer, serve as sidekicks. Many of the episodes feature O'Brien periodically reading ads, sometimes introduced as a segment called "Conan O'Brien Pays Off the Mortgage on His Beach House".

Will there be a season 2 of Conan O'Brien Needs a friend?

Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend is one of the top podcasts on iTunes. According to O'Brien, the first 36 episodes of the podcast will be packaged together as one season. A second season has been confirmed by O'Brien and is set to premiere after a run of six special episodes titled Deep Dive with Dana Carvey.

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Does Sona still work for Conan?

Talin Sona Movsesian (born October 13, 1982) is an American executive assistant, author and media personality....Sona MovsesianAlma materUniversity of Southern CaliforniaOccupationAssistantYears active2009–presentNotable workConan Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend Sona Fixes Your Life4 more rows

Are Conan and Sona relationship?

The relationship between O'Brien and his assistant Sona Movsesian isn't your typical employer-employee relationship. That is, unless you're used to a two-way stream of nearly constant insults and teasing. But Conan and Sona have made it work for years now and it has made Sona a fan-favorite.

Who is Conans wife?

Liza Powel O'BrienConan O'Brien / Wife (m. 2002)

Does Conan have a daughter?

Neve O'BrienConan O'Brien / Daughter

Is Sona from Conan married?

Sona Movsesian, our favorite Armenian celebrity, is getting married this Saturday!

How did Sona meet her husband?

How They Met. The two were attending Comic-Con with mutual friends, and it just happened that their friends knew each other. Sona and Tak were introduced, and it took Tak a bit of time to realize this was THE Sona from the Conan episode.

How many wives has Conan O'Brien had?

After this departure, O'Brien hosted a 32-city live comedy tour, which was the subject of the documentary, Conan O'Brien Can't Stop. He then hosted Conan from 2010 to 2021....Conan O'BrienSpouseElizabeth Ann Powel ​ ( m. 2002)​Children210 more rows

When did Conan O'Brien marry?

January 12, 2002 (Liza Powel O'Brien)Conan O'Brien / Wedding date

Did Conan O'Brien and Lisa Kudrow date?

Conan and Lisa once dated before the two reached stardom but quickly realized that they were "better as friends," Lisa once explained. While Conan credits Lisa with encouraging him to do late-night, Lisa credits her former improv comedy classmate with pushing her to continue on with comedy and pursue acting.

Does Conan O'Brien have siblings?

Kate B. O'BrienLuke O'BrienJane O'BrienNeal O'BrienJustin O'BrienConan O'Brien/Siblings

How long has Conan been married?

All about their marriage of 19 years. Veteran comedian and talk show host Conan O'Brien recently bid goodbye to TBS' late-night talk show “Conan” after its 11-year-long run. The comedian's hosting of the popular show became a professional highlight in a career spanning 27 years.

What age is Conan O Brien?

59 years (April 18, 1963)Conan O'Brien / Age

Who is Conan talking to?

Conan talks with copywriter Chloe about his happiest memory from the last year. Then he chats with Elizabeth about the new words he’s invented and his preferred pick-up lines. Wanna get a chanc…

Who is Conan's friend?

Comedian Bill Burr feels honored to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bill sits down with Conan to talk about the art of roasting, steering into shortcomings with character acting, his fandom for CHiPs and ot…

How many episodes of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend are there?

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend on Apple Podcasts. 177 episodes. 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.

Does Conan have a podcast?

Listen on Apple Podcasts. 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.

Marshawn Lynch

Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch feels blessed to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Marshawn sits down with Conan for a special live Super Bowl episode to talk about playing off of Will Arnett in Murderville, recovering from the physical intensity of the game, and launching his own agency with Beast Mode Marketing.

The Need for Weed

Conan talks to Matthew in Las Vegas about what it’s like to manage the world’s largest cannabis dispensary and which terrible superpower Conan would saddle himself with. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan

Judy Greer

Actress Judy Greer feels very privileged to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Judy sits down with Conan to discuss being late bloomers, onscreen intimacy with George Clooney, Judy's new scripted podcast ‘Self Center’, and trying to eat more candy. Plus, Conan bemoans the struggle of shopping for compression socks.

Tanks for the Memories

Conan speaks with Forrest in Maine about his work designing commercial tanks and what sort of tank Conan would drive (if he was allowed). Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan

Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Sonia Sotomayor feels intimidated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Justice Sotomayor sits down with Conan to discuss the foundations of Supreme Court collegiality, her new book Just Help! How to Build a Better World, reacting to the news of Justice Breyer’s retirement, and teaching kids the importance of working together.

Moses Storm

Comedian Moses Storm feels psychotic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Moses sits down with Conan to talk about his new comedy special Trash White, being raised by grifters, performing for an audience of cars during the lockdown, and more. Later, Engineer Sam delivers Christmas presents to the team.

An American In Scotland

Conan speaks with Mimi in South Queensferry, Scotland about the town’s history of witch hunts and her work in conservation geography. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan

Who are the writers of Conan?

CONAN writers Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell, take you behind the pompadour with exclusive and extended versions of their favorite interviews and stand-up from the week in late night, as well as the stories behind them. Discover the origins of characters like Crooner Ghost Artie Kendall, and meet people-who-should-be-characters like Jordan Schlansky. Plus find out why the second floor at Team Coco gets all the best snacks and who’s leaving dirty dishes in Andy Richter’s sink. Each week Mike and Jessie share the best and spill the dirt on everything CONAN, because they’re pretty sure their boss isn’t going to listen anyway.

Does Conan O'Brien have a friend?

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend. 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.

Early life

Movsesian was born in Montebello, California, and grew up in Hacienda Heights, California where she attended the Armenian Mesrobian School. She graduated from the University of Southern California in 2005.

Career

Movsesian worked at NBC initially as a page and Events and Operations Coordinator. Movsesian has appeared in dozens of episodes of Conan and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and features prominently in the 2011 documentary Conan O'Brien Can't Stop.

Personal life

Movsesian married graphic artist Tak Boroyan in 2018. She is an Armenian Orthodox Christian, and was married at Holy Cross Apostolic Cathedral in Montebello, California. She announced on the February 15, 2021 episode of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend that the couple is expecting twin boys.

Who is the host of Conan O'Brien?

It is co-hosted by O'Brien's assistant, Sona Movsesian, and producer, Matt Gourley. The podcast debuted in November 2018 and features O'Brien talking with comedians and actors in the industry, ...

Who is the host of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend?

Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly podcast hosted by American comedian and talk show host Conan O'Brien. It is co-hosted by O'Brien's assistant, Sona Movsesian, and producer, Matt Gourley. The podcast debuted in November 2018 and features O'Brien talking with comedians and actors in the industry, including Jeff Goldblum, Adam Sandler, ...

What magazine was O'Brien on?

O'Brien's success as a podcast host was the cover story of the August 20, 2019, issue of Variety magazine , in which he was dubbed "the darling of the podcasting world.". That day, Marc Maron appeared on Conan with the issue, jokingly taking offense that O'Brien had been dubbed a pioneer of the medium after approximately 30 episodes, ...

How many episodes are there in Conan O'Brien season 2?

The first 36 episodes of the podcast were packaged together as one season. A second season consisting of another 36 episodes premiered on October 7, 2019 after a run of six special episodes titled Deep Dive with Dana Carvey. A third season premiered on August 3, 2020. In April 2021, O'Brien launched a companion podcast titled Conan O’Brien Needs A ...

When will Conan O'Brien season 3 be released?

A third season premiered on August 3, 2020. In April 2021, O'Brien launched a companion podcast titled Conan O’Brien Needs A Fan, in which he, Movsesian, and Gourley will take questions from fans via Zoom.

When does Conan O'Brien need a friend air?

Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend premiered November 18, 2018 , when O'Brien's talk show was on hiatus and being retooled from an hour-long format into a half-hour format. O'Brien announced, "After 25 years of extensive market research, we have learned that people want to hear my voice without seeing my face.

Who is Conan O'Brien's personal assistant?

Sona Movsesian, O'Brien's long-time personal assistant, and Matt Gourley, the podcast's producer, serve as sidekicks. Many of the episodes feature O'Brien periodically reading ads, sometimes introduced as a segment called "Conan O'Brien Pays Off the Mortgage on His Beach House". To close out the podcast, conversations largely unrelated to ...

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