Questlove Waited For Matt And Sona To Do The Podcast | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

A true fan of the podcast, Questlove refused to record without Matt and Sona present. Plus, his bid for the longest intro since Goldblum.
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[@9xqspx6]

"Can I work here?" is probably the highest praise I've heard from a podcast guest. :)

[@florete2310]

Matt was going "take my job!!" - LMAO😂😂😂

[@sirwoodofeast9497]

The build up to a *quick* "I'm fine with it." Was amazing.

[@cleverusername9369]

Conan's reaction was amazing, he turned beet red 😂

[@papasy3748]

One of the finest intros in a podcast that's already lousy with them, I was as taken aback as Conan when he said that 🤣🤣

[@joshjones9749]

Almost Chappellesque delivery 🤣🤣🤣

[@tubeliac]

ok Ive got to say, as an Indian, the references on this episode were WILD. My search history is now filled with american cereal characters and Charlie brown factoids, and I quiet often found myself on a meandering road of weird references abruptly ending in a pointless cul-de-sac. But oh boy was it fun 😅 More of this please 🙏

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

I know!!! I feel like we could create a whole excel sheet with the refereces he made alone!

[@tubeliac]

@@zurzakne-etra7069 yeap 😅

[@yashc1995ify]

Indian here as well. We only had Cornflakes and Chocos 😂😂😂

[@tubeliac]

@@yashc1995ify well on the plus side ,buoyed by a billion people plus, our stuff probably comes with 30% more f&@!ing 😅

[@dsnitely]

​@@tubeliacperhaps Got Milked? is when that innocent yet kinky phrase started 😊😅

[@foghornleghorn2975]

A late night show with Conan and Questlove as musical director would be worth watching.

[@KittonMittons1]

please have Questlove on once a month this episode was one of the best you've done. Everybody was on fire.

[@Flynnmaster]

Thank you for putting the ad section on the beginning of the video and not randomly somewhere in the middle, that was annoying af.

[@loriannnoguchi5610]

I loveeee when the guest is clearly a huge fan and actually listens to the podcast!

[@slapshot01j]

Thank you for putting the advertisement in the beginning!!!

[@kgztime]

Can't believe i did not know who Questlove was.. now I'm a fan

[@mightymorphinconspiracythe5024]

Questlove I think just became the greatest guest this show has ever had, or at least one of the most lovable

[@bubs16]

What a delight this episode was. Questlove may have the best laugh in the world.

[@florianadolf2256]

"(...) I'm fine with it." - You set that one up nicely, Quest😂👍

[@tapedeccard]

I want Questlove to take Conan on a magical hallucination journey. I’ll pay to see it. #conanondrugs

[@florianadolf2256]

Well, ... technically he applied for a job on the podcast, right at the end of this clip. And with Quest being the new Chill Chum of the Squad... I mean, weren't they already contemplating having some edibles next summer(s'mores)?😁

[@jasonezzell6901]

I've been waiting for Questlove as a guestlove for years and this did not disappoint one bit. Thank you to everyone for making this happen and thank you Quest for holding out till you could be with the whole crew!

[@thefirstdude]

Best intro to this podcast so far! Thanks Questlove!

[@Hitchi84]

"Can I work here?" he knew at that moment that he wasted his life with the wrong show host

[@aazaasaa]

Quest's references were impeccable. I was like how could you possibly remember all of those little details 😂 And i love that how they talked so much and yet so little, like they didn't even get to talk about his documentary.

[@WuntaykTimmy1]

Questlove's laugh is so cute 🦜

[@sarachazindonaldson909]

We neeeeed more Quest on the pod!!!!

[@jayl271322]

Sona's outrage on the microdosing and edibles question is priceless.

[@alexandercampbell7903]

I look forward to the video version of the Max Weinberg "enslaving" interns story.😂

[@mitchelljams]

You misspelled Sauna in the video title

[@Jazz41173]

Cap'n Crunch Oops All Berries for me.

[@MrCj98765]

oh my god, the Corn Flakes slogan

[@Vyzard]

Kinda cool to know Questlove is an avid listener to the podcast, hope he and the others are doing well during the strike

[@Mr.ExtrodinThinks]

I think they all ate something they shouldn’t have eaten 😂😂😂

[@BenJalil]

Questlove regretting not working with Conan.. instead he got Fallon

[@clarkkenttheman]

corn flakes was created by a dr at mental health place for patients and was only suppose to be for patients but his bother conviced him to sell to public

[@MaxineShaw_84]

Questlove always makes perfect sense to us overthinkers when he speaks. At every turn, he's questioning how things are gonna play out in the court of public opinion and he's 100% gonna say it _anyway_ . Love it SO much.

[@kab9706]

He has a beautiful mind and amazing personality/ sense of humor. Love the dude.

[@MrGuitaristgamer101]

I had no idea he was the type of guy to worry about what he says, it's a nice quality made better by the fact he'll still say it anyway. His curiosity is amazing it's no wonder he's more than just a musician, he's a real artist. I've never felt so in tune with another curious overthinker like Questlove. He really expressed the same feelings we have about the podcast and its so wholesome

[@weeniehutjunior]

Questlove is so amazing. Also, I love how Conan is constantly trying to make Sona laugh.

[@PaulyinParis619]

Watch him look at Sona after he makes the “30% less” joke…like a parent making sure his kid eats her veggies…he watches to make sure she laughs her ass off…kinda sweet

[@RoyceRemix]

I was specifically thinking during this one what a good laugher Sona is too - I like when she has a lot built up and leans away from the mic so you just have this distant sounding full-chested laugh in the background 😂

[@chancestockman]

@@RoyceRemixwow, what an earth-shaking talent. Replace her with someone funny.

[@fkcoolers2669]

@@chancestockman imagine taking it so seriously lmao

[@roscoemuttley]

I cannot thank Questlove enough for his music sets during the pandemic. He would play for hours, and explain the history of the music. We'd have a family dance party that would have cost us 80K if he was in the room.

[@imightbebiased9311]

As the guys who were having the discussion on the Dan LeBatard Show pointed out. "Always have a DJ over a live band at a wedding...Unless you can get The Roots."

[@kristiannelson1851]

Ohh man, I forgot about that! You're so right! His sets were absolutely amazing!

[@spidrawebster]

Was he doing that on KZbin?

[@ezzong]

where can i find this sets you're talking about?

[@danielhoskins4690]

@@ezzongthey might still be up on the roots KZbin channel. They were great. Deep dive Marvin Gaye, prince, Q-Tip sessions, Afro, reggae,

[@spidrawebster]

Such a high compliment when Questlove not only says he loves your podcast, but says it saved him during the pandemic. Then he goes on, takes over, and makes his appearance one of the best episodes ever.

[@BnaBreaker]

Both Sona and Quest have the most infectious laughs I've ever heard... this is gonna be an amazing episode.

[@neen42]

Questlove's laughs helped me get through the pandemic

[@TheRazor003]

It’s weird to see Questlove to be seen with any other late night host other than Jimmy. But he’ll now know what working with the best feels like 🥰

[@krylesangerbeaver]

I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if it felt odd at first for him

[@emu_warrior]

He's like "wait... the host doesn't just fake laugh at everything randomly?!"

[@krylesangerbeaver]

@@emu_warrior I think Sona does that often actually.

[@emu_warrior]

nah Sona is the real deal, she just loves life and comedy. also the difference is that Conan is actually funny @@krylesangerbeaver

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

@@krylesangerbeaver she's an easy laugher paired with a great comedic mind

[@jeremymcinturff985]

I listened to the full podcast with Questlove yesterday and again this morning on the way to work. That was hands down one of my favorite episodes of the COBNAF you guys have done.

[@Norvo82]

Conan calling Lucy the *brother* of Linus van Pelt and no one jumping on him shows how much everyone was enjoying this one. Questlove brought it. And then some.

[@dspiffy]

Why would they jump on him for that?

[@culwin]

Huh? She is... [edit] Oh wait, I see now. LOL it took me a few minutes to catch that.

[@Norvo82]

@@dspiffy They never let anyone get away with anything on this show. Remember when Conan accidentally said 'Blink 187' and Gourley had him repeat it before correcting it?

[@dspiffy]

@@Norvo82 I don't think anyone caught it. I didn't catch it until right now.

[@RandyJames22]

I didn't catch that either. Good find. Definitely would have jumped on him had they noticed.

[@Carlteezus]

I like how he's concerned about old references when most of Conan's references are from the turn of the century

[@adotgif]

"Can I work here?" I just knew there was more behind that moment than an off-hand quip.

[@cleverusername9369]

Goddamn, Quest's comedic timing is stellar. The "I'll go simple" then "of course, none of this is simple" then the brief but perfect pause before "I'm fine with it" followed up by an immediate "HOWEVER" Chef's kiss. That demonstrates what Conan is always talking about, the link between comedians and musicians. Questlove couldn't have had better comedic instincts in that moment, and you reach "legendary' status when you make Conan laugh THAT hard. That's one of the best full body belly laughs I've ever seen from Conan Bravo, Quest.

[@Try_Combs]

I love it when a guest comes on to a show and they're fans of each other.

[@RoaringPirates]

Quest must be happy hanging out with a late night host who's actually funny

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

Questlove is like an archive of all the tv shows and movies that have come out in the last 50 years, like this whole episode was wild

[@danoops]

he is an encyclopedia when it comes to music

[@dassassins]

Can I work here? Haha. Best episode yet

[@MrNewbTube1]

Sona lost all control on "...now with 30% less fxxk'n"

[@traveljunkie59]

The amount of pop culture that Questlove knows, despite his parents TV restrictions, is absolutely amazing.

[@DanielWright-np3fq]

I swear the truth here; Conan and Sona's commercials are the only ones I actually look forward to.

[@JohnKarpowicz-z6i]

After all the crap coming out about Jimmy Fallon, Questlove asking, "Can I work here?" Is a lot more telling.

[@dninjaman]

Matt Gourley needs Questlove on Mallwalking

[@cleverusername9369]

Quest was an absolute delight. Top tier guest, definitely Jeff Goldblum/Tim Olyphant/Bill Burr/Bill Hader level guest. Can't wait to have him back

[@signamigo]

You forgot Kevin Nealon

[@tpc3062]

That “can I work here?” at the end…not to throw shade at Fallon, but questlove knows Conan is where it’s at

[@LindaC616]

But is he willing to give up New York to move to California?

[@tpc3062]

@@LindaC616 haha probably not. Good call

[@remus2001]

This was such an awesome episode. Magic happened in that studio.

[@anarchy3015]

Wonder why TeamCocoa doesn't just release the full episode on youtube, minimal to no editing it's a win-win.. i'd rewatch all of them if they did.

[@benny9680]

Everytime Questlove laughs, an angel gets its wings

[@Brinta3]

*its wings

[@benny9680]

@@Brinta3preesh

[@ViciousTuna2012]

"Can I work here?" I know that's a joke, but I wouldn't be surprised if Quest Love is getting tired of the late night schtick. I bet Fallon is insufferable at times.

[@InsignificantNick]

I love how infectious Questlove's laughter is. This was one of the best openings on the pod!

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

You would get millions more views on this channel if you released the full video episodes. Just a thought.

[@bloodsling]

I'm kinda like Matt with the treasure trove of the most banal trivia floating around my brainpan. It's never;"Wow it's cool you know that!",it's "Why do you know that?".

[@Prederick]

Questlove's laugh is so absolutely joyous and perfect.

[@hapennysparrow]

For more on Kellogg, read the hysterically funny novel," The Road to Wellville," by T.C. Boyle. He's done his research and Kellogg was certifiably nuts.

[@Kitty8791]

Whoa, there's a 1994 movie based on the book w/ a star-studded cast!

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Not to show off my own trove of useless knowledge, but the Frosted Flakes mascot’s name is Tony (;

[@TurkGallant]

wasn’t it Meg* White’s foot?

[@patreekotime4578]

Questlove is the biggest nerd and its so great. His "can I work here" was what all of us are thinking listening.

[@jnal21]

Sona laughs like a goodfella.

[@coveredindie]

I love it when the guests know Sona and Matt.

[@JonSalsberg]

That Corn Flakes tag is the funniest thing Conan has uttered in ages. And that's saying something.

[@pb_and_nutella]

Conan playing the long game, NBC took his show, he's taking that show's musician

[@arvinbuenaagua5161]

This is the most fun Questlove has ever had with a late night show host

[@worthless_opinion]

This was golden! Questlove is surprisingly hilarious. Great chemistry with Conan.

[@papasy3748]

I love Questlove so much already, the fact that he's such a fan of Matt and Sona is almost too much to internalize lol

[@NoViews1975]

Corn Flakes slogan was epic. I was hoping there'd be video.

[@jjunture]

Questlove has been a hero of mine since high school. Nearly 30 years later, it is probably the only time 15-year-old me had good instincts about anything.

[@franciet99]

Quest belongs. He needs to be on every podcast. 😂😂😂

[@seshdbn]

If Trump is 6'3, Andy is 6'3 and chiseled.

[@tedlannister]

Damn, idk why i didn't expect Quest to be such a great guest on this show. I thought he'd be alright, but.. he's easily top 10, arguably top 5. Let's see.. Bill Burr, Timothy Olyphant, Aubrey Plaza, Martin Short, then yeah.. probably Quest now. Kevin Nealon is an arguable 5/6.

[@Zorn27]

This was probably in the top 5 Conan interviews with his Podcast

[@carrielondon5535]

Questlove and I both want to work there... please?? 🥰🥰🥰

[@Tonyhouse1168]

The 3 of us are applying together!

[@sanjithechef]

I love hearing questlove speak. I can’t wait to listen to this episode because Conan, Sona, and Matt are also favourites

[@walnuthead]

Just give us the whole video PLEASE

[@stillhere1425]

The little red-headed girl is Charlie Brown’s unattainable fantasy woman. It’s flattering but yeah Sona’s more Lucy. Spunky. A bit too spicy, requiring a beer to cool off.

[@Sabbathtage]

"Can I work here?" ~ Questlove channeling all of us

[@alexaa928]

0:05: ✈ One Key is a travel rewards program that allows users to earn and redeem rewards on various travel expenses. 3:03: 😂 The speaker initially didn't want to do the podcast without Matt or Son, but eventually accepted it. 4:58: 🤝 Jimmy Fallon and Conan O'Brien instantly hit it off and became friends during the transition week of Conan taking over The Tonight Show. 10:31: 🥣 The video discusses the history of cereal and the controversial beliefs of Kellogg, the inventor of cereal. 7:34: 🤔 The speaker discusses the height difference between himself and Donald Trump and compares himself to characters like the Trix rabbit and Charlie Brown. Recap by Tammy AI

[@ConnbineHarvester]

They were originally called Stopwankingflakes!

[@brianmorton9419]

Doesn’t the redhead always talk about her “naturally curly hair”?

[@thorkagemob1297]

Questlove has the best laugh ever. So contagious!

[@mroberts753]

“Frieda!?”😂

[@GoCody]

I can't believe he STILL didn't break Jeff Goldblum's record after all that.

[@BorrietheBlade]

Love me some Quest Love 🤘🏼🍻

[@brownkemosabe]

This episode cracked me up so much I had to stop walking and split in to laughs

[@2011griz]

Thanks for putting the ad right up front. I do listen to and enjoy it ... cracks me up ... but it's nice not having it interrupt in the middle of the festivities. ;)

[@hiruys]

Questlove is one of the few people on the planet I'd really love to meet, other than Conan of course.

[@noyalr]

This was like a Conan O'Brien needs a fan episode but the fan was also a celebrity

[@jeffcalhoun74]

Questlove wins Best Laugh. Hands down.

[@British_Rogue]

If you don't hire him, then he needs to be a regularly reoccurring guest. Assuming guests don't receive payment, the latter may be the financially cheaper option.

[@blackguypancakes7516]

Honestly ques love and Conan really do seem like real friends

[@eddyspecter]

Dude, the actress who voiced Lucy in the Peanuts is going on my ghost tour Saturday!!!

[@LindaC616]

Yay! Have fun! Report any fun bits here!

[@reverbva]

On my third listen of the Questlove interview. Hilarious!

[@kevjohn2006]

Two things: I did not know Trump was that tall. And I did not know I'm having 30% less sex because of Corn Flakes. 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Dunclestein]

Sona laughing is an absolute tonic!!!

[@florete2310]

She's the Lucy van Pelt to Conan's Charlie Brown. Great analogy, LOL😂

[@blowinshtup6553]

so random, so funny 😂

[@jayrock2288]

I really want to see this whole episode video it was the best episode yet