Jordan Schlansky Was Conan’s Food Taster In Japan | Inside Conan

Jordan Schlansky exposes Conan as a picky eater.
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[@jizzledoops6789]

Jordan turns into a real human when Conan isn't present

[@christopherweise438]

Exactly what i was thinking. I almost like this Jordan.

[@JimNortonsAlcoholism]

Conan brings out the funny and absurd in other people. It's a pretty amazing skill set.

[@jrmcrlmorales]

@@christopherweise438 yeah, i just wish he would stop saying "soil" lmao

[@codesent2125]

​@@jrmcrlmoralessoiled (with water) lol

[@christopherweise438]

@@jrmcrlmorales - I know.....but it's such a Jordan thing to say. A leopard can't change it's spots i guess.

[@johnny__b1299]

Team Coco is really missing out because they are not giving Jordan a podcast. He could talk about dust and people would listen the heck out of it.

[@anthonygordon9483]

He is good with pop culture and sci fi movies, I am sure he could find a crowd that would listen to that.

[@meowssoftly8790]

i would eat up a podcast that was just Jordan talking about a topic of the week that he's interested in - such a great voice and he articulates thoughts so well

[@HeWhoLoMeins138]

Heck ...

[@headlight31]

@@anthonygordon9483 I'm not sure what you mean "he could find a crowd". WE ARE THE CROWD.

[@michael50861]

I have been thinking about the same.

[@baileywinston9384]

Jordan better be part of this new Conan series, the comedic chemistry between them is off the charts and would add so much to the show 😂

[@meshuggah2]

Definitely!!

[@donbeatees9923]

Don't worry, he'll have various tasks related to the production of the new show. Of that, I am certain.

[@baileywinston9384]

@@donbeatees9923 No doubt about it! 😂

[@RaulieGonzo97]

Conan knows where the money is. He’ll def be a part of it

[@Thepc425]

He’s not in it 🙃

[@Cheekiemoney]

We have finally discovered what an associate producer does. Taste test the talents food. Great job Jordan! Doing your country a service!

[@roberthoward9500]

Kings used to have people to do that too.

[@brodull1142]

​@@roberthoward9500 Yeah and they DIE doing their job. So Jordan just glad nobody hate Conan.

[@riceballdonut847]

Experiments with various flavors of various foods utilizing various senses.

[@xnightxamex]

one of his various tasks

[@jetnut89]

Talent? You mean his boss? 😂

[@zaz214]

Conan really isnt lying when he says Jordan is 90% real and 10% show. The extra 10% he replaces with show is usually reserved for his caring and genuine trust. When you listen to him, he really is a true friend. Jordan is a saint, he just over explains things to much. And we love him for it.

[@xlynx9]

Watching the podcast, you can tell Conan builds close teams where they are all friends. No matter how they're depicted in a comedy skit, it's safe to assume they're great people IRL because that's the kind of people Conan likes to be around and have on his payroll.

[@ethanwang1095]

Conan always says he’s 100% real

[@JITCompilation]

@@ethanwang1095 he’s mentioned in the past (I forget if it was on the podcast or the show) that Jordan puts in a little extra 10% on top of his actual personality. So I’m not sure where he lands lol

[@LLPTV]

yeah you can definitely see the "character" is not just a character just from this clip

[@johnsnow5125]

it's considerably more than 10%. Every time Jordan breaks character (Italy wine testing, train ride) was when he was on-the-spot improvising bullshit for the camera and lost the thread in his insane ramblings. But he only does that for the show. Here, he's a normal person

[@dennistai4192]

The contrast between Conans absolute absurdity and Jordons logical absurdity is just great comedy

[@TheRealestIdealist]

This is a BRILLIANT comment!

[@Andy-xx3tt]

If you know who Karl Pilkington is, a show or podcast between him and Jordan would be *phenomenal*

[@vamoncho]

well said!

[@animeguy6877]

Seeing Jordan come across as normal in a video talking about weirdness of Conan makes my brain hurt a bit.

[@luciaceba4640]

if you compare jordan in this vid and conan, conan is the weird one if you compare conan with his wife( on the podcast) and conan not with his wife, he is also more normal when she is around so basically, we need the conanwithwife persona, and the jordaninthisvideo persona..; the actual normal people behind the faces..

[@JoshityJosh]

Jordan is normal. It’s just Conan who basically points at his quirks for comedic reasons.

[@Theman26642]

Refreshing to see Jordan not being mocked and treated as a peer for once.

[@shellyt556]

Conan is not there that is why

[@reev9759]

He still deserves it.

[@captd80]

No it’s not

[@reev9759]

@@captd80 he's practically always "in character," but it's interesting to see him not under pressure.

[@xlynx9]

We're seeing it for once, but it's likely the norm.

[@cabazorro34]

A podcast feat Conan and Jordan would break records people! Don’t miss this opportunity.

[@GGoAwayy]

Jordan could do a podcast where he just picks one very very specific thing he likes and then shares everything he knows about it for an hour. I'd listen to every episode.

[@barfymann362]

Rewatched all the Jordan remotes, man I hope he's in the new HBO series.

[@baileywinston9384]

Won't be the same without him, loved the Italy and Japan remotes.

[@Thepc425]

He’s not 😞

[@bigraydawg11]

@@Thepc425 😢

[@vt4979]

@@Thepc425 It's not even done filming yet, how do you know?

[@march8482]

I love the bits with Jordan, but making more content with him, would just be the same jokes over again we have already seen.

[@h3artands0uLL]

Jordan is a class act. Notice how he doesn’t take the bait (good hearted as it might be) to diss Conan when he is not even present. He refrains from edifying what she is saying when she throws jabs, plus when he says direct things like “you would do this for a child” he is careful to add “I’m not saying ONLY for a child.” As much as he and Conan have this humorous frenemy relationship, you can tell he is still protective of him and is overall just a polite guy. (also evident by his cultural awareness in Japan)

[@whatsadog2445]

What are you talking about, he didn’t call it a child, but told everyone he’s picky like one. Sooooooo

[@h3artands0uLL]

@@whatsadog2445 4:21-4:28 my point exactly. Nowhere in my comment did I say Jordan called Conan a child. The exact opposite. He stayed away from insulting. Not sure what you’re trying to get at.

[@SimBol1216]

Conan signs his checks.

[@ahuachapan2]

Conan is his boss.

[@macknoeth4851]

@@h3artands0uLL his overall tone is derogatory towards Conan. From the onset talking about how he might be respected by intellectuals BUT in actuality he doesn’t deserve it because Conan’s palate isn’t as sophisticated enough so he has to taste Conan’s food for him so he doesn’t embarrass himself or dishonor the Japanese chefs. The inference is there from the beginning that Conan is childlike simply because of the “safe” foods he likes. Which of course differs from Jordan’s overtly bougie tastes. Just because he doesn’t come right out and say anything doesn’t at all mean that he isn’t being insulting. Being strategically defensive so as not to directly say ONLY a child makes no difference , and doesn’t mean he took the high ground.

[@courtneygifford1887]

Jordan finally being more like himself, I get what they mean when they explain what he’s like but it’s nice to see him like this

[@Lazyboy5298]

Jordan has children? If so, it's nice knowing his legacy will be preserved for future generations!

[@WaitingtoHit]

It’s hard to imagine him interacting with a child.

[@cassidy7592]

@@WaitingtoHitI heard he gave his infant baby’s hand a firm hand shake the day he was born

[@WaitingtoHit]

@@cassidy7592 That sounds about right.

[@emu_warrior]

"he's married to a.. uhhhh... woman? oh yes... um.. a woman" - Conan

[@skeleton.wizard]

Yes. He has various children.

[@pod543]

Why are they rushing Jordan? We want to hear more Jordan

[@patreekotime4578]

Because they want to get to the actual point. This podcast isnt called "mindless banter with Jordan".

[@pod543]

@@patreekotime4578 it would have been better if it was called that

[@PedroClavel]

It is so, so warming to see Jordan chilled and hear him. He's a really interesting man with various things to do. But, he should DEFINITELY do a podcast, for real!

[@Skrangelben]

Jordan NEEDS to be on the podcast more often. The guy is golden! Would listen to him all the time!!

[@shridharambady2069]

"There's different types of soil!" omg I'm dying

[@sergioventura2595]

Jordan is the food taster and Conan is the childish king

[@TeaGamingPanda]

Jordan being Conan’s mother on his food is hilarious to me 😂 especially Jordan knowing Conan. Feel bad for him as well Reminds me of that time when Jordan “insulted” Conan’s face when boarding the trip to Italy “Say it. What’s wrong with my face!” Like a toddler 😂

[@NHatemN]

In 2002 you were disgusting. 😂😂 They showed a frame of his interview with Halle Berry when was shouting at her to get out.

[@jackielogan9104]

We all love Jordan Schlansky

[@chokoon21]

It's nice to learn something new about Conan. Jordan definitely did a great job with his various tasks and duties.

[@NoellaScott]

This was incredible. More this. Let Jordan talk, and talk, and talk. "Yeah, those are safe foods for him" threw me before that riveting tale.

[@pablovillar4974]

So in fact Jordan has numerous duties and one of them is tasting sushi.

[@alphabrainwave]

I love it when Jordan's tangential side-thought is so verbose that he literally runs out of air in his lungs. It's like he strongly believes that one should not take a breath in the middle of an aside, and yet he can't stop himself from using a completely unnecessary level of detail that pushes the limits of his own diaphragm.

[@roxydzey]

your explanation sounds just like what jordan would say. jordan is it you??

[@bern9642]

Jordan, is that you?

[@saje239]

When Jordan referred to Conan having safe foods, I died.😂😂😂

[@tuluhanbozkurt3225]

i’ve probably watched 1,000+ hrs of conan shows. hearing the backstories and the thought that went into creating all those episodes are so great.

[@locoroco1008]

Glad to see he’s fulfilling his various responsibilities

[@daniels0987]

I would pay top dollar to watch a Jordan & Conan travel show. Please make it happen 🙏

[@tweshasaini7957]

JORDON SHOULD START A PODCAST OMGGG, he has so much knowledge and a beautiful voice

[@NytronX]

Conan and Jordan need to do their own show together full time.

[@arun279]

I want to see a full version of this!

[@blackbird163]

Love having Jordan on! Please have him on more :D lol its interesting to hear his perspective

[@roguesample]

One of the “various tasks assigned to him” entails tasting food for Conan to make sure he likes it

[@Ricky19821]

Jordan is the polar opposite of Conan, and that’s the beauty of it ❤ I was a recruiter for the Navy and I met a guy who has that charisma Conan has, and it brought out the real me, and I can’t thank him enough for it

[@GlassesAndCoffeeMugs]

Jordan is so different when he's surrounded by people treating him with respect 🤣 imagine that

[@seanwieland9763]

3:55 Jordan really is like this. He gave a long winded explanation for why he “needed” to eat Conan’s sushi. 🍣 🍱

[@cleverusername9369]

For as much as I've come to love Jordan for being a pretentious insufferable know it all, I love him even more getting to see this side of him where he's actually at ease and acting like a human. I'll second everyone in the comments saying we'd listen to a podcast of Jordan just talking about whatever. Also, he looks fantastic.

[@Disorder327]

I would love to hear more stories about Conan from his crew!

[@Jumbleman5]

"Omakase dinners are already quite filling." "I remember this meal not being enough food." "I would eat [mine as well as] the ones he wouldn't want." The man had two meals so he didn't recognize how little food it really was LOL

[@Phi1618033]

Out-of-character Jordan actually seems like a cool guy to hang out with.

[@adi9296]

Very interesting conversation, thank you.

[@dwarfchron801]

I love this so much! Cause it not only shows and further proves Jordan isn't trying to be an inauthentic tv character. But you can see why Conan loves being around him even without cameras haha

[@turnerwright]

Nothing wrong with a good tonkatsu! That was my first meal in a restaurant in Japan, and still a great train station lunch.

[@OptimusSatanas]

I like how Jordan was self conscious about being there for all of the shoots, but the public cant really get enough of him, and him being in those segments probably gave them more clicks over their life than had he not featured.

[@Wayward9]

I never clicked so fast. Seeing a new Jordan clip is always great. Why don’t they give us the whole podcast with him? I can only watch clips when they post them

[@TheVoidofNothing11]

Would you guys post the full radio show with Conan and Jordan already, we've all been waiting! 8 mins isn't enough Jordan!

[@BS32768]

7:30 - using soiled in a way that nobody does and then acting like the rest are wrong for making assumptions is the part that proved to me that the Jordan in Conan sketches is actually the real him.

[@gignock]

Conan: Why wouldn’t you just say wet? It’s an accurate, descriptive word. Why reach all the way for soil, which you know has other connotations.

[@BS32768]

Jordan's possible response - "I'm a fan of the wide range of words and meanings in the English language which are beyond your juvenile sensibilities"

[@benr77]

only Jordan would get water on his pants and say "my pants were soiled" instead of saying his pants were wet. lol Conan would have had fun with that!

[@RobVespa]

Conan's lucky he had Jordan with him. Wish the (sushi) event described in this video was filmed. It's nice to see Jordan not being oppressed, bullied and otherwise abused - and just being a normal human.

[@Ghantahaiofficial]

Now this might sound a bit too much but watching him talk to other people and getting the respect he deserved always ( on the camera obviously) i just feel teary eyed . I mean the journey he and conan had throughout the years is just phenomenal on so many different levels . I mean not even exaggerating because the things he used to say on camera with conan is soo absurd but factual ( atlest felt like it was ) cannot be written down in a script . Hats off to this guy , JORDAN U ARE A FRICKIN LEGEND 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@treborretsnom6186]

This is all gold, I think you already understand... Conan has become, something different, an icon, a legend... It happens to us humans. We really like brilliant people having fun ♥️

[@jakebohannan990]

No two people have ever had better chemistry than Conan O'Brien and Jordan Schlansky.

[@1rickopotamus]

Jordan aging like fine wine

[@lauren.yassss.9863]

Yeah he’s 50

[@janosriippa]

Jordan is never a burden. Jordan brings so much to this show, interesting topics and humor. All the knowledge he has, little details, manners, how to behave in most situations, language skills and just a total opposite what Conan is. Maybe that's the thing like plus and negative of a magnetic which connects the best what Conan and Jordan can offer.

[@ScreaminEmu]

I still remember Conan trying “Pocari Sweat” from a vending machine in Japan and spitting it out, claiming it tasted disgusting, like human sweat. It’s basically Gatorade 😂 Stuff’s fantastic, actually, and I still look for it in Asian markets in the US.

[@pillbugm8914]

I've drank a lot of Pocari Sweat but I know where conan's coming from, it has this slight salty flavor that makes it a little jarring to taste for the first time, the name definitely doesn't help and I remember Conan joking that it tastes like it sounds.

[@AdventuresAwait123]

Gatorade tastes like sweat to me lol

[@AV-db5fb]

This is really insightful

[@kenchan9123]

Just upload the entire thing please!

[@blackkrrsantan8113]

A key to a successful podcast is to make sure the hosts constantly interrupt and interject in the guests stories…

[@definitelynosebreather]

Yeah, man. Every segment I watched with them, it's always like this

[@Hoseb666]

Seriously!!! Lady needs to shut up!

[@patreekotime4578]

Typically they have bullet points they are trying to get to and to wrap it up on a certain note. With Jordan they could talk for an hour on a tangent before the questions even start and never get anywhere. As someone who is generally more interested in the nuts and bolts of how the show is made than just listening to meandering nonsense for an hour, I appreciate the interruptions. But then, Im in the minority of people who skip over the Conan/Matt/Sona banter segments when I listen to CONAF because at this point its more annoying than fun. Its also important to note that this podcast specifically is about people who have worked together, mostly for over 20 years, and they are bringing some of that dynamic to their conversations.

[@weignerg]

6:08 Jordan really wanted to talk about Italy more.

[@jmaxxtv9912]

She could have interrupted a little less frequently.

[@kiltworm]

I’d love to see a segment where Conan eats really challenging Korean food. Like the stuff that’s still moving when they serve it to you. Octopuses and eyeballs.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Except Conan wouldn't do that lol

[@kennyvelez]

He was in Korea, I think the took the live octopus to an aquarium or something

[@Omegatonboom]

It's weird that as time goes by I become a bigger and bigger Jordan fan. He's really becoming interesting the more they let him talk. I'm liking him talking more... He really is actually intelligent. I mean I always suspected but now I'm positive lol. And usually I take his side when him and Conan are "butting heads". I just like his logical perspective. And maybe he is a little bit like a Vulcan. Maybe Conan was right about that... It's kind of a compliment. Being in control of your emotions and thinking logically.

[@christianfarmer]

He's not a Vulcan, he just doesn't have the same facial expressions. Normal people can't read Neurodivergent expressions.

[@TheChillMelodist]

Is there a full video episode of this podcast?

[@bwhotwing411]

Jordan is a gold mine. He’s be a great podcast host. Very diverse, entertaining and intelligent in various things. And I mean Various things

[@streetbreednorthborneo6887]

please do more jordan podcast!

[@Floedekage]

2:04 I think most people noticed that Conan has a preference in food choice in that scene from Greenland where he ate with that family.

[@lightmyst764]

Somehow in these clips Jordan appears more human but still even more Jordan-like at the same time.

[@steezmunky]

I ran into Conan and Jordan at some hotel in Tokyo (I forget which it was now) but did get a pic!

[@michael50861]

I was so happy to find two episodes with Jordan Schlansly on Conan Inside podcast. One is about 🇮🇹 and the other about 🇯🇵 (this clip is a part of it). Already listened the episodes a few times. I mean it’s always fun to see/hear Conan going after Jordan. However, Jordan is very well spoken and interesting to listen. I hope, at least, they will invite him for Conan Inside.

[@Floedekage]

What episode is this, where do I listen to this and the one with Jordan and Conan?

[@masarothgames]

Does anyone know where I can watch full video episodes of these podcasts? I'm willing to pay for them if there's a fee I just wish I could watch them all and not just clips on KZbin.

[@jeremyrobs3643]

I love how personable Jordan is with everyone but Conan lol. He’s on guard with Conan because his every word is picked apart lol.

[@esforex]

Jordan has a safe foods list for Conan 😂

[@hristi]

Where to watch full video episodes of these podcasts?

[@siennas2011]

More Jordan content please ❤

[@mohammedelshaer4923]

We need more Jordan

[@harryshuman9637]

This podcast was actually excellent and they finally reveal what Jordan is doing on the show.

[@imnicelikethat]

Come on, Jordan is so disappointed that it was over that quick. I think he wants to talk more about anything with you guys so invite him more please.

[@Bdhacker101]

At 4:38 I love how Jordan cleverly dodged her question of whether or not he has any children LOL

[@3lttlbrds]

He does but he just tried for it to go unnoticed, very nice indeed to keep that private

[@Bdhacker101]

@@3lttlbrds Jordan alone is already too big for the world to handle. An army of mini jordans perforning various duties and talking about Italy will lead to catastrophic destruction.

[@bern9642]

He clearly have children. The other producer knows him quite well. He has/had a wife and children.

[@Shaggygoingscoob]

When’s the episode coming out?

[@christopherrego8706]

I feel like this is the real Jordan, normal guy, and the one we’ve seen is just a character

[@TheElecPlay92]

I’m sure Jordan prepared his body in various ways for this Inside Coco episode.

[@aguy6641]

Jordan is super interesting in his own quirky way. I wish we would get more Jordan content.

[@HumanRoboBeatbox]

Coco travels is the best thing in show biz🎉❤

[@MM33633]

Conan and Jordan are the TEAM

[@johnjordan6032]

Jordan just got some style points on this one and Conan went down a notch. 😂

[@cassidy7592]

I could listen to Schlansky talk 24/7 😅😂❤

[@Kronington]

I think this is the first time we see something similar to the real off-camera jordan

[@esforex]

Inject Jordan content into our veins. Jordan needs a show or come on episodes regularly!

[@lastblackmanonearth]

JORDAN WAS PLAYING A ROLE THIS WHOLE TIME!!!???? GENIUS!!!!!!

[@ramrod3922]

YES! Fully agree with the comments...please give Jordan his own podcast, or hell his own Netflix show.

[@TIOLIOfficial]

4:17 - Jordan is actually a really cool dude. He's not weird, he's just honest and precise. I really like that.

[@TIOLIOfficial]

5:58 - This part too.

[@FattyMcPolka]

this needs to be a 100% video podcast. no excuse. Spotify would be a good place

[@wewryman]

Where i can see jordan episodes of podcast?

[@PrestigeSniper]

My pants were soiled, WITH WATER! 😂

[@AbduCola]

Not sure on what planet people think Conan is this refined high class guy. He 100% gives off the aura he's not an adventurous type of eater

[@teamcervelo]

More Jordan please

[@koyore]

Finally the real Jordan.. So great to see him like this

[@erenjaeger3537]

I am not even kidding when I say that it is a missed opportunity to not have Jordan his own podcast or show. He could review movies, gadgets, foods or anything he’s interested on and people will listen.