Conan’s Assistant Teaches Him About Taylor Swift’s Easter Eggs | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

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[@rscamp81]

I'm not a Swift fan, but I'm a big fan of letting people love things.

[@crystalkadletc1944]

As a Swiftie thank you!

[@karinalumen9722]

I became a fan after I realized how much I hated that people dont let others enjoy her,

[@deepmalyadas6585]

That's strange, I'm a Swift fan but I'm a big fan of not letting people love things.

[@eyarbroughzone]

Glad to see some people know what's important.

[@dangerfly]

What about people who love racism?

[@calebmurphy9406]

1:50 "They know you're Midwestern?" Sona's little remarks like that are my favourite part of the podcast. Even though Sona isn't a trained comedian, she really knows how to emphasize or cut down a lot of Conan's silliness.

[@patmccrotch5373]

Matt, Sona, and Conan are such great personalities together. I love that it seems that Matt feels comfortable enough to let his humor fly around conan

[@headlight31]

Moon Glow. The Gabagool Story.

[@Sledgeh101]

What about Shaznav?

[@BenderTheBoiler]

We're all waiting for it.

[@slipperysnagglefoot8100]

Moon Dragon!

[@TheBull1988]

Let’s not forget the international hit “show me what you got”

[@ZeroKool7140]

Don’t forget Station 54 and the playlist from Babylon 7000.

[@rurouni5580]

That T.S. Eliot joke at 0:25 was like a fine glass of red wine from the Tuscan reigion of Italy (or whatever Jordan would say).

[@dhananjayugwekar9172]

David: I'm always nervous 😂😂

[@imallfordabulls]

I could listen to Conan coming up with Taylor Swift songs for a long time

[@benzaiten933]

I really expected David to have used Conan's name to get tickets 🤣

[@christopherweise438]

That's what Sona would do, and he was trained by her.

[@dlxmarks]

And they would have responded "You're friends with Conan Gray?"

[@PaperHamburgers]

My husband is a professional touring musician and they really are like athletes, their endurance is crazy. And he says when the crowd is screaming the adrenaline kicks in and really helps you power through.

[@tyr409]

tell us more about his crazy endurance. hahahhahaha

[@lulumish8991]

@@tyr409Damn, why was that my first thought as well, lol.

[@sammaloneNZ]

Taylor and Def Leppard actually performed each others songs together on stage for CMT Crossroads in 2009..! So you can hear her singing Pour Some Sugar on Me! And weirdly you can hear Joe Eliot sing Love Story which is super strange

[@hardrockwhisker2771]

Yes, I remember watching that performance and thinking "Wow, this woman can't sing". Turns out that she also can't write an interesting lyric nor create an originally sounding song. But hey, I guess it's no longer required nowadays.

[@lgfaud18]

@@hardrockwhisker2771”haters gonna hate hate hate”

[@Winteramen]

I love the Wasteland reference 😂 definitely a great classic poem by Taylor Swift Elliott

[@CensorshipIsAMuhDuhFuhKuh]

They're never, ever, ever using that joke again. Like, ever.

[@Winteramen]

@@CensorshipIsAMuhDuhFuhKuh 😂😂😂 yeah shake it off

[@reynaldkurniawan9424]

Funny thing about this, it could also be a reference to Midnight Rain: My town was a wasteland, full of cages, full of fences, pageant queens, and big pretenders. But for some it was paradise

[@weeniehutjunior]

Every Conan podcast episode now needs to end with him saying, "Peace out, Tupac" 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidhurtado2725]

He's done that for years. Not always but on many

[@TheBrendanzn]

7:19 - 7:30 Matt on Taylor Swift Blue: "Culturally or she decided" - Bwahahaha, love this man's quips 😂😂

[@caitlynreilly5979]

As someone who also went to the Eras tour twice, David speaks the truth- work the system!!

[@tasnimtrisha2]

How though 😅😂

[@ilhamrj2599]

What system?? Is there any? Still cant get in 😂😂😂

[@ThePoozer69]

That's a lot of people in the air ducts haha

[@itsonlysound]

I would assume he was able to get tickets because of who he works for - maybe he did a Sona and said Conan wanted them😂@@tasnimtrisha2

[@davequist7710]

Taylor Swift broadcasting the destruction of the Hindenburg would be her best work yet.

[@woodley91406]

The Hindenburg Disaster - Taylor's Version (12 minutes ft. Tom Hiddleston slander)

[@jerseycat]

I love how they joke that T Swift should record Def Leppard songs when she actually performed an entire concert with Def Leppard back in the day 😂😂

[@poolhall9632]

She was 19...it's a little creepy in retrospect 😅

[@vovahimself]

Wow. That’s a weird fact. Why did she?

[@gilpinsteven]

6:22 Sona's reaction to Conan's hubris is hysterical!! "oh no" HAHHAHAHA

[@TheBrendanzn]

Impossible not to love David man, ever since that Conan remote been hoping to see him around again! He's bloody hilarious and he doesn't even know it! 😁😎

[@DanielWright-np3fq]

I absolutely never say this, but I love Conan and Sona's commercials. The only ones I actually like.

[@vovahimself]

Okay I’ll watch that one but I’ll blame you if I don’t like it.

[@isuzu343]

The obvious "cut" at 5:59 right after Conan invoked Jake Gyllenhaal and the transition to David being asked if he's getting nervous SCREAMS of Conan going down a dark not-safe-for-public-consumption rant. RELEASE THE UNEDITED VERSION! I wanna see the world burn! 😂😂

[@patiencekillz]

YES

[@davidhurtado2725]

I listened to the whole podcast. It was just that

[@isuzu343]

@@davidhurtado2725 editing and making cuts to the audio podcast is literally Matt's actual job😂😂 If Conan did say something outrageous, Matt would have chopped up and spliced the audio too. It's just easier to catch when you see it.

[@trent_k]

@@davidhurtado2725if they cut it here they would also cut it on the podcast. Doesn’t mean it’s juicy, just that it’s missing

[@darkairieal]

I don't think there is a "cut" of more ranting there. The "mhmm" of David caused Conan to change on a dime. Only seems like an edit cause they switch to Conan's close up.

[@charlottesghost2845]

Conan and Sona remind me so much of me and my first boss, who has been a life long friend.

[@woodley91406]

I want Sona to tour singing Whitesnake covers in whatever key she choses.

[@yanniesays]

I love that everything always end up with old historical references 🤣🤣🤣

[@franklynj9]

keep up hard work on your show for uploading videos conan

[@jonholbrook8821]

one my favorite segments ever lol

[@LIamaLlama554]

I thought Conan was going to suggest they re-record every Late Night episode and the entire NBC Universal oeuvre.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Great episode 👏 👌 👍 😂😂😂

[@alejandravillalobos8309]

I’m kinda surprised Conan and Matt haven’t heard at least Folklore and Evermore, esp given that Conan is a Paul McCartney fan. I hope Matt reads this and gives it a try, Betty and it’s various covers would be up his alley.

[@abrahamlincoln8477]

I would love to see David painstakingly re-enact bits from the podcast, moving seat to seat and putting on costumes to play each part

[@merrivideo]

I still had hopes that Taylor Swift could be in one of the podcast episodes until this happened 😅

[@starxhilmie]

and Nicolas Cage

[@Astro-lh5od]

Now it’s gonna happen for sure

[@presidentherberthoover2570]

I wouldn’t be surprised if she still comes on. Conan had made fun of Harrison Ford many times on the podcast and he came on. He also did the same a few times to Mulaney, and Hader I think

[@alejandravillalobos8309]

I’d love a roadtable with her and Paul McCartney and a couple other storytellers, he’d be perfect for keeping it funny yet grounded

[@davidhurtado2725]

Having in mind all the jokes that were made at her expense on the TBS show (and some even in the podcast), I found it hard to believe. But the power of ConeBone69 is immeasurable, so who knows?

[@caitlynreilly5979]

David getting 1989 announcement AND New Romantics??? So jealous

[@Norvo82]

Love how they cut to the Better Help ad the second Gourley brings up the illuminati. And of course David is wearing a Disneyland jacket. It's on brand for him.

[@mauireyes5159]

Okay, lovin' how Matt is repping Filipino attire

[@leoorpi]

11:21 - 11:34 lmao Matt I haven't seen you at the meetings 😂😂😂

[@jonfee5081]

Conan is the only one who can make me want to watch ads

[@Tiamat_X]

I was born in '78, so my teen years were all 90's. I consider myself a metalhead, but what I consider "metal" is Pantera, Sepultura, Meshuggah, and the like... I've always called Def Leopard and the like "glam rock" because they were more interested in being musical peacocks than catalysts for aggression.

[@fear1ess3]

Not sure if anyone has clocked this yet, but there IS a body double listed in the credits for her Eras Tour movie....

[@Bashertxo]

Pretty sure it’s when she’s sitting on the ladder up the cloud with her back to the audience. It gives her time to change and come in at the other side - and probably have some water or food as it’s about 3 hours in.

[@journeytojoy3443]

Fun to see the commercial

[@varadbhandare4441]

Here are the official colours for every one of her albums: Taylor Swift: Green Fearless TV: Gold Speak Now TV: Purple Red TV: Red (duh) 1989 TV: Orange/Blue (Both can work) reputation: Black Lover: Pink Folklore: Grey Evermore: Brown Midnights: Indigo

[@pretzelhunt]

unofficial.

[@BurnBaby-tw1kb]

Orange?? What

[@lucasoheyze4597]

Good lord, how tedious.

[@alexaa928]

0:25: 🎶 The video discusses the popularity of Taylor Swift and the host's interest in understanding young people in America. 2:53: 🎤 The speaker discusses the possibility of Taylor Swift using stand-ins during her performances. 4:52: 🎥 Taylor Swift's backstage antics and TMZ's editing problems. 7:19: 🎵 Taylor Swift announces her album '1989' and discusses the significance of the color blue. 9:34: 🎶 The speaker expresses admiration for Taylor Swift and her positive impact on fans. Recap by Tammy AI

[@caitlynreilly5979]

Between the Barbie movie and the Eras tour, this summer has been about reclaiming our girlhood!!!

[@ColinFilm]

11:48 You missed the cherry on top of Matt saying "Oh, cool rap guy." 😙👌

[@filipK14357]

I love Conan’s mind and how random he can be, the guy’s an improv king. GIANT BOWL OF CORN MUSH LMAO.

[@johnedwards5575]

I can’t tell you one thing about a Taylor Swift song, but do know her mom is a big Def Leppard fan, and in fact a number of years ago sang with the band.

[@JavierFernandez01]

Taylor Swift vs. Nine Inch Nails - Shake It Off (The Perfect Drug) my personal favorite tay sway jam.

[@badad0166]

2:36 "oh, I love burritos..." Just sliding in underneath...

[@MM-ud1xf]

Easter Eggs is my favorite TS song.

[@aly_aly_alyyy]

Notice Conan saying "Te-yow Swift?" I love it so much

[@dogtato]

when conan started naming songs, i thought they were real song names

[@marianaazevedo8641]

8:34 Matt: she is not the first artist to have to re-record a full album because she didn’t own it David: I know JoJo did… Matt (not even listening): Def Leppard! * smug face * Sona (looking both surprised and confused): JoJo? Really? 😂😂😂😂😅 So funny! Also, Jojo would actually be a great guest for the podcast, she has a good sense of humor

[@florete2310]

It's the old "Taylor Switch"

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

"I didn't see you at the meetings!" 😂

[@caitlynreilly5979]

Conan is a swiftie #confirmed

[@davidhurtado2725]

Can't believe they don't know Taylor Swift and Def Leppard collaborated already

[@katietheallstar]

There was a Def Leppard x Taylor Swift mashup on CMT Crossroads.

[@kellybennett1790]

David should know that Midnights is midnight blue!

[@flyingchong]

Just wait: Sona and Matt are gonna double-cross Conan, sneak off, and record Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (Sona and Matt's Version). Funnier title since Conan won't even be a part of it.

[@joebluhm]

Conan is looking fit!

[@StephiGereRothThyne]

he wore that shirt on some other clip and I thought so too!

[@Mowmauf]

Funny thing about Taylor swift covering Def leppard songs that actually happened CMT has a special where Def leppard was covering Taylor swift songs along side Taylor Covering DF songs

[@beulissima]

I wouldn’t call her ruining their songs funny, but yes-it happened unfortunately.

[@davidliddle6477]

I once was in Westerly and ate at a restaurant near Taylor Swift’s house, that was the only time in my life I ever ordered clam chowder. Ever.

[@kittenmittensb1z138]

Putting out positive with a huge cost

[@charlenepetuship]

Taylor Swift and Def Leppard dueted on CMT Crossroads back in the day 🎸🎶

[@juliekswanson]

Love Def Leppard. ❤ A very underrated band.

[@CensorshipIsAMuhDuhFuhKuh]

Underrated? They're making hundreds of millions of dollars on a massive tour.

[@globdrop]

Def wouldn't say underrated, considering they aren't good and are very famous. Everything isn't underrated. I'd say overrated 🤷🏻‍♂️ but opinions are like buttholes

[@ilhamrj2599]

Wait what??😂. I hope that sarcasm 😂

[@Marshall_Stacks]

@@globdrop WRONG

[@scritchproductions]

I wish hopping was a regular also. he's a great heir to the throne

[@rangers11ization]

If I'd ever said I was a cool metal guy.I would have to kick my own ass just on principle.

[@nithinr818]

I need Matt to make an instagram post modeling that guayabera

[@rachellong7670]

I NEED Conan and Matt to become swifties

[@franciet99]

Noooooooooooooooo

[@eyarbroughzone]

I laughed at the TS Elliot joke Conan.

[@AttilatheThrilla]

I’m 34 and I’m exactly like Conan and Gourley.. Don’t know a single song and I hopefully never will 😂

[@danielleticao4391]

Fun fact: Taylor Swift sang with Def Leppard when she was like 17 on CMT cross over.

[@pelleheikki]

I'm a cool metal guy and I say "I'm a cool metal guy" that's what cool metal guys do.

[@HankAaronJoseph19]

I'm a cool metal guy. See

[@YouTubeDave-tp7ij]

@Conan! When are you getting Taylor on your Podcast. It would be huge. She can come promote her new album.

[@Balthazar2242]

Any opportunity to bring up the Hindenburg lmao

[@toddbridgemanart]

I literally just said "I can't name a single Taylor Swift song" a few days ago. Those exact words. Queue the eerie music...

[@toriletteriello]

Him talking about a Taylor lookalike when there’s “it’s just Ashley” out there

[@Czechbound]

They have all crossed the talent moat over to Conan

[@PatrickEugenio]

Nice shirt Gourley! Looks like the Filipino barong.

[@user-pn7rv5me2z]

Every moronic idea begins... Hey guys, this is genius

[@MrTooner101]

If Sona says the war is over, it's over.

[@sew75962]

Lol I would still pay to go to the show, even if she’s just in the back eating corn mash and smoking a cigar. I saw her in Houston. It was epic.

[@KATZFEY]

PEACE OUT. TUPAC

[@barrettpickett5603]

To spend that much money working that system. And seven hours. That's wild.

[@Barbaste]

Never heard a song by her

[@Reema-tz9ek]

damn the 2013 jokes are on the writer strikes hitting hard I was wishing Taylor would be on this podcast until this happened lol

[@rynooosthuizen8536]

Conan and Sona are so funny taylor notna fan Def Leppard great

[@benjrivera21]

9:44 i paused this just to say I'm like 70 percent sure he's gonna do that blimp that exploded in like the 20s

[@gerbmcnuggets5466]

0:45 multiple Networks paid that man good money to goof

[@Tweston3ny]

Poor David

[@habracken8004]

Matt is so funny.

[@melissag9081]

With references to TS Eliot and the Hindenburg, I’m thinking Conan’s album should be called 1863.

[@TheJohnny928]

I'm a professional Goofball 😂

[@glswain]

8:40 Rick Allen?

[@egyptianprincess6122]

I’m here for this joke hahahah

[@sew75962]

Sona is definitely a broad 😂

[@brentulstad3275]

There was talk of gerbils.

[@englishenglish1962]

My gosh, I looked at a Conan and saw Larry King as soon as I clicked haha.

[@merethatgirl]

Matt is actually wearing a “Barong Tagalog”, the Philippines’ national costume.

[@baisil]

Can we please have Taylor Swift on this podcast guys?

[@rubycolunga394]

Can we get details on Sona’s jewelry?

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Accuse your own enemy of what your guilty of doing

[@zevmag]

it must be this deathnote effect!\ that Taylor Swift is using.