Conan Learns About “Brand Safety Analysis" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

[@Lonelywookiee]

You guys being authentic IS the reason for your continued growth. Dont try and fix something that isnt broken

[@shevek2954]

I for one can do with more violation of human rights.

[@oliverliken666]

Correct. I need less insightful conversations. And more silly sideways ones. Not even kidding. I crave it. Always love these intros before the guest comes in. Then it usually seems downhill.

[@Lonelywookiee]

@@shevek2954 dude Conans the best.

[@wickedeye00]

Yes! So True! No gimmicks, it's just our love of them being themselves that makes this the number 1 pod !

[@donsimpsonshead8809]

I would add more visuals to your podcast, because every podcast listener loves pretty pictures.

[@AmitDebnath09]

11:54 "But pee-pee and poo-poo is who we are!", Sona pleaded as a prime example of her authentic humanity and to remind Conan of what the true fans really want. So please do not change, please do not edit yourselves to become brand friendly, please continue being the outrageous, silly, foul-mouthed, witty and REAL versions of yourselves that we know and love!

[@perkasch5488]

U said it perfectly

[@tamatama127]

Speaking of pee-pee, in the recent urologist fan episode, sona kept saying pee-pee. Then Conan was like "Sona we are all adults here, so let's refer to it as wee-wee" xD Then the Urologist proceeds to use wee-wee when explaining something.

[@LexingtonB09]

Yes that’s what they have BIDET advertisers 🚽 😂 and it’s all the better for it!

[@brenobacci]

I could use more drugs. What podcast? What we're talking about?

[@obuyWw]

dude am crying

[@kamyardesign]

4:08 Adam Sachs: "We've gotten into big brands" Conan: "THEY MADE ME SPELL BIDEEEEEEET"

[@vasyan123]

"Lets not get in trouble with major company"

[@roccodelgreco]

I love how Conan’s team made an internal team meeting an actual podcast episode lol

[@elishmuel1976]

I really really hope Conan and the gang don't change one bit. This is the only channel on youtube where I actually smile and laugh throughout the videos. The ones with Kevin Nealon are still my faves. Conan is authentic and the Buddha of comedy: don't mess with it - David Letterman (probably)

[@gilpinsteven]

Yes! The Kevin Nealon segments are absolutely hilarious.

[@Sirala6]

Conan forets everything and you can bet he'll keep cursing along with the others.

[@landonmorel3715]

they aren’t going to change because they keep getting big companies to advertise as is.

[@jn1083]

Do not be more brand friendly, please!!! Conan was too safe on TV, now he is perfect.

[@kristiannelson1851]

Perfectly said!

[@florete2310]

I love, that Sona pronounced "vagine" Sacha-Baron-Cohen-style, starting at 8:55 😂

[@JeskidoYT]

They require to due to the guests

[@ManTuna666]

Too safe on TV? WIth sketches like wikibear and butterscotch? lol

[@chadwickerman]

@@ManTuna666 let's not forget the masturbating bear.

[@British_Rogue]

Listen to Sona. Whatever she says or advises, you must do. It's because of her realness that I became such a big fan.

[@goodbot8526]

She's real because Conan forces her to be. And he doesn't have an ego. Sona working for anyone else would just be a normal average assistant.

[@British_Rogue]

@@goodbot8526 Doubtful. She doesn't care about social hierarchies. It allows her to organise requests more effectively. Conan allows her to be herself.

[@goodbot8526]

@@British_Rogue It's mentioned in her interview about fighting with Conan. She once yelled at Conan walking in between a meeting and in front of other people. And that was a big fight between them. That's insane that Conan forgives and allows stuff like that. Most of us work 8-10 hours for peanuts in thankless jobs. She's getting money, fame for free beyond her wildest dreams. And still sounds egotistical beyond joking sometimes.

[@British_Rogue]

@@goodbot8526 Oh for certain Conan doesn't have an ego. He doesn't force her to do anything or be a certain way though. It's why they get along so well. They allow the other to exist as themselves. Zero need for a facade.

[@Eskay_The_Evil_Genius]

Conan is the only celebrity I invest in emotionally. I have a great respect for him and am so glad to see how he continues to grow and became his own brand. Something leno could never hope to do as a crap human being. I been with his on camera work since 93 and will continue to be. Kick the tires all you want Conan, the psi is solid.

[@habracken8004]

Leno was on the Kennedy Center Honors for Billy Crystal and he seemed like an old sad guy-not like Dave or Conan who have continued to thrive since leaving tv. It was kind of shocking.

[@stillis2489]

"kick all the tires you want; the psi is solid" such an interesting saying i'm stealing that

[@Daniel-91897]

Please don't censor yourselves. I don't want podcasts to become as sanitized and biteless as network TV

[@AttilatheThrilla]

Already happened to the Pat McAfee Show and it has definitely declined in hilarious moments

[@Fizzure3000]

@@AttilatheThrilla To be fair, I have no idea who Pat McAfee but he looks like a douchebag, one look at him and all I think is "alpha male" vibes and him being a fan of Andrew Tate

[@schnooleheletteletto]

Sona: "Sorry. Did you need more from me?" 😂

[@cptbaker]

There is no way it's been 5 years already. It feels like you guys just started yesterday. Maybe it's because I've always been a massive fan of Conan and the Gang's content, but it always seems fresh and high energy. It's literally one of the best ways to start the day for me, after a new episode drops.

[@MrReidtheRed]

Please don’t stop the language. This show is amazing as is. Let’s not ruin this gem!!!

[@CaptainNamikaze]

Sona laughing with abandon at her own joke made my day. I couldn’t stop laughing alongside her. 😂

[@kristiannelson1851]

The minds of brand and marketing people never fail to frustrate the hell out of me. "We're growing, moving forward, and continuing to increase our audience by what we're doing." "But we need to change." 🤦‍♂

[@Tonyhouse1168]

That’s how restaurants work now too. Management company buys the brand, sees that it’s popular and profitable, takes the advice of executives who’ve never worked in food service or guest relations, and completely effs everything up.

[@poupdujour]

Sona always keeps Conan in check 😂 definitely why they work so well together

[@Kaznil46]

If they get their Violation of human rights number up, that is sure to get Disney's attention!

[@shevek2954]

Haha. How many advertisers are fine with violating human rights in their sweatshops? But programs featuring it are the problem.

[@ienigma220]

I wonder if that Metric was due to discussion of the Armenian Genocide?

[@temirlanU]

At 05:48 Sona immediately protecting Conan when they start discussing brand safety is so sweet! This AI analysis of podcasts is so menace. It just counts an amount of words, without any context!

[@mooperi]

a prime example of how to NOT use ai :b

[@michaelrfx7]

Do not change a single thing, keep those numbers the way they are. I’ve unsubscribed from these so called big brands like Disney+, they’ve become a negative mark in my book. Keep it real Gang!

[@vincentleung3551]

You guys are the best, this is by far one of the funniest eps I've heard. Please don't change, being yourself is one of the most wonderful things that fans like me love. This is one of the reasons why Conan has always been hallmarked as one of the greatest talkshow host ever. Love you guys.

[@thisisit2082]

As I have listen to this episodes over 5 years, it really is a reminder of just how good of a interviewer Conan is with all of the subjects and guest on the podcast. That is a rare skill to have now, because the last to do it and do it well was Carson.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

And Craig Ferguson

[@backspacedeleted]

I have always been a huge Conan fan. I was unfortunately unable to watch him because I always needed to wake up early, and never had a DVR. I was aware of his Podcast, but for some reason never really listened to it. Over the past year or so, it has VERY rapidly become my favorite. I can not get enough of Conan, Matt, and Sona. Also all the hard work the rest of the crew put in to bring me joy. I love all of you, and hope you continue evolving and staying genuine as you always have! I look forward for many more years of laughter and entertainment! :)

[@paradigmshift470]

I myself am one of those who found one video with Sona and Matt and before I know it it’s been 4 hours of me listening to 10 minute videos as I clean or whatever. What a trio.

[@ryandjyamas825]

The SBF reference out of nowhere was hilarious 🤣

[@mariaaaaaaaaaaa01]

Love how Adam just dropped the paper on 5:52, just shows how very little regard Conan's staff has for him 😂 All jokes aside, I know his staff treasures a boss like him for sure

[@MrSuperJAD]

Technically, now that Sachs is the head of comedy programming at Sirius, some people could argue that makes Adam, Conan’s boss…😂

[@RabidIrishGuy88]

Gorley adding "we're having sex with the other army" just killed me. Man I love these guys.

[@stevenvia2452]

I love Sona's laugh.... very infectious

[@atrusveo4577]

This is exactly what happened to me. Remembered Conan from back in the day on TV. Watched a couple old episodes of this podcast, and came to see the newest material. Analytics are on point, keep your team around. They tell it straight up.

[@felipeiglesias]

The fact that Conan is not as family friendly as it was on TV it’s what make the podcast great. I always liked Conan but the podcast is pure joy and stupidity. Keep it going!

[@ethgratz2186]

8:55 Thank you, Sona.

[@richardspencer1227]

Please don't change.... just keep being yourselves.... always very funny and silliness is the best humour.

[@hyperspeed_心猿]

The huge independent success for Conan is karma due for how the scumbags at NBC treated him with the Tonight Show. You're a great man, Conan. Talented and funny. All success is due.

[@Tommyr]

Tell them to shove the “Brand Safety Analysis" BS, you've got over 8.7 million subs. Tell them to suck it.

[@EugeneBorzov]

unfortunately this number doesn't mean much without advertisers. my only dream is that they keep promoting smaller brands so they drive bigger "safer" brands out of business

[@Tommyr]

IMHO most advertisers will forgive any so called indiscretions when they see the 8.7 million figure. That's a LOT of eyes and ears for their products to be in front of. @@EugeneBorzov

[@shevek2954]

"Advertising here will ruin our good name" - Exxon and Goldman Sachs

[@CharlieHillerman]

Absolutely the funniest way to wake up this morning... 👏

[@patrick5729]

Been watching this channel since the TV show, watched through the hard times of the pandemic, wishing you more years to come.

[@mellertid]

Now I want a reverse brand safety list, which *advertisers* are most and least afraid? Are some OK with conflict but not profanity, and so on.

[@emu_warrior]

the Bidet company LOVES the high numbers

[@wayne_paulo]

You guys bring so much joy to my days, my only complain was about the Conan Must Go series and the delay of the episodes to arrive on Latin America. With that say, i have only gratitude to show for you. ❤

[@SystemFailing]

Love hearing my favorite podcast for all things military conflict and heroine 🙏

[@sofiesummerbradley]

CONAF is the only podcast I listen to and it’s always gonna be like that. Love to everyone at Team Coco from your number 1 fan in 🇵🇭

[@tuomassaarinen]

This show is so close to perfect that it is unbelievable

[@HyperCubist]

8:48 when they just start saying words I lost it.

[@m00nb0y]

8:57 Sona made a really important point.

[@harveyquinn7961]

I just wish they would upload the full video podcast on KZbin

[@bigal7561]

Without the BS and doe eyes you get with having cancer (and hate)...Ha....I found your pod cast when I was stuck in a hospital for about 5 months after cancer surgery. No big but I'm just setting up the comment. I had zero to do except lay on the side where they didn't cut up to take the lung out (not pretty as my but was always showing....), and found your pod cast. I was always a fan of your show but this was great. I got a chance to catch up on a few and honestly, with concert grade meds, I was laughing my ass off. With a lot of drool but I'd laugh so hard my monitors would get the nurses running. Then I got them watching too. Anyway, turns out your just as funny without the meds. Ha. Love your team and Sona is a gem. I know you'll never see this but it makes me feel better to give credit where it's due so thanks.

[@audioglenngineer]

“Military conflict” got me! LOL

[@christinah864]

It’s cause they’re real and relatable and hilarious. The only reason I even have the podcast app is them.

[@ThatsOnYoutube]

I made a lot of investments in CONAF this year. They would all be UP IN SMOKE... If not for my Solo Smokeless Stove!

[@Baqota]

In my house, it’s at the point where if I’m wearing headphones, looking at my phone, and LAUGHING, my husband doesn’t bother anymore to ask me what it is I am watching. It’s happened enough that he just knows to assume I’m watching a KZbin clip from this podcast.

[@mikesummons9714]

... the casual reference to "Stalin comes up a lot" during the podcast 08:47 😂

[@nelson85tn]

Sona, Matt, and Conan just keep being yourselves.

[@EnriqueTellezChan]

I'm with Conan, the early ads were way better than now with the big brands. Please don't change a bit, I agree with everyone here, you have those numbers because you are authentic and people notice it

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

I'm buying a hamster JUST so I can trigger my _well actually_ friends by naming him Joseph Gerbils. 😂

[@weeniehutjunior]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Intabih]

5:50 I love how long Sona laughed at her own joke. xD

[@themanwhoknewtoomuch6667]

It was funny. They were being so glibly inobvious to the fact that Conan WAS in the industry for 20 years.

[@DavidAlvarado-js3qq]

"There was talk of Goebbels!"

[@Totallysickofonions]

5 years goes fast with the discovery of this podcast

[@theia101]

I love how Conan switches from comedian to business owner and back. And we all know by now that he's an excellent boss. Many of his employees have been with him for decades! Amazing human / genius😜

[@Tonyhouse1168]

After the other day’s vid, I went down a Brian Kiley rabbit hole. It was so funny to see his regular appearances..until I got to Dry Bar comedy videos and the comments were all about how refreshing it was to see a clean comic. People are so delusional and weird. Anyway, love you Coco and the Chill Chums. Happy end of 2023 everyone!

[@perseus9428]

Keep up the good work, Conester !

[@AnkitShai]

I LOVE the comments! Conan and team, continue being the INCREDIBLE phenomenon you are!

[@Hennelina]

To be honest, I'd want to avoid brands that avoid Team Coco. To want to sponsor them is already one point for the brand in my books. Been a fan of Conan's for somewhat 20 years and he's one of my role models on how to conduct yourself as a human being. Which does worry me.

[@cityboikev]

I watched some of his shows and connected with Conan's humor, but this format is making a different connection. Which I enjoy even moreso.

[@doogsiekomstop]

I am sad to admit I only got into this podcast when the Always Sunny Podcast had to go on hiatius because of the strikes. But man, Conan quickly became my favorite to listen to again just like when I was younger, and his late night show was the only one that I connected with.

[@aazaasaa]

I think it could be very funny to see a reaction of them to early episodes. They were so awkward 😂

[@waderowland9758]

I've been watching for years. Just noticed I haven't yet subscribed. Remedied.

[@ChadBlanchard23]

Love you just the way you are.

[@ericwatts-et2nl]

"We're not always talking about the days events" , exactly.......thank god.

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

I didn't even know this podcast existed until a couple of weeks ago. YT recommended an episode and I clicked and now the algorithm has me watching it constantly.

[@stephaniecollins6052]

Adam so seriously saying "I don't know" to cockaroo

[@jaaan2914]

I love how ballsy Matt has become xD ("You got it cockface...") compared to how reverent he used to be. Just goes to show that no one can respect Conan for very long :P

[@BrianShumaker-l7f]

5 years of good experience. We love laugh and appreciate all of yall. Even matt

[@laserbender2773]

While I know Conan has always professed to love all advertisers, he is also a comedian. I think that Conan and the fans love that he is uninhibited by TV standards and practices and is able to say and do pretty much whatever he wants. He may want brand support and that's totally understandable, but the fan support numbers justify the bigger brands taking a chance on advertising with his channel. BTW, is Sirius/XM using his podcast material? Are they okay with "poopy" talk?

[@natnaelarwaga6100]

Gourley is slowly morphing into Conan.

[@alex0589]

you either die a hero....

[@mediocreman2]

Really? I'm still not seeing a trace of a personality.

[@ozzyku1269]

Happy late birthday day Conan 🎉 you are an amazing comedian always cheers me up on a bad day thank you teamcoco

[@bizzierhythm]

What they are describing in this video describes my experience exactly. I sadly just never bothered with the podcast before the algorithm suggested it to me. Wonderful insight from everyone in every clip I have seen so far.

[@TriglycerideBeware]

The Steven Wright episode this year was the first one I saw, but now I watch all of them

[@DJDarthVader]

Nice to see artist like Conan thrive in creaticve freedom without THE MAN holding him down

[@lance134679]

"Brand Safety Analysis" is like the opposite of irreverent comedy if you let it censor you. You might gain some advertisers, but you'd lose much of the audience.

[@chrisbredesen]

You had me at "If we could just say State of The Podcast one more time."

[@cheriebraden]

One reason I like your podcast is that it isn't about the news.

[@MrAdamAdam83]

Nooo, don’t be censoring, or self-censoring yourselves. Your pivoting from mucky jokes, to inane chat, to profound and hilarious convos is what makes the podcast what it is.

[@BlackWave54]

Those are great products by the way *chuckle chuckle

[@stephenpowers51]

Damn right I go back and watch the older stuff. It is all superb and, as so many others have remarked, authentic, un-augmented, save for the cheesy, funny ads; it's just good, funny people talking and listening, rapping and riffing. It is brilliant. TV? Who needs that?

[@PlayermakerBlue]

When is David coming back from his Hawaii vacation?

[@DarylVHorn]

How funny is this “Brand Safety Analysis" coming just after Conan, as "Blue Brian Kiley", telling the filthiest joke ever.

[@florete2310]

As far as I am concerned, you guys really exceeded all my expectations. This is true since the early beginnings of this podcast - but it is also especially true this year: Team COCO has been *on fire* ... keep up the good work, guys🙌🙌🙌 🧡🔥❤‍🔥🧡🔥❤‍🔥🧡🔥❤‍🔥🧡🔥❤‍🔥🧡🔥❤‍🔥🧡🔥❤‍🔥🧡🔥❤‍🔥 . PS (edit): There's only one thing or two, that could top everything in 2024: Hans & Franz goes cinema... Or maybe, like, gofundme_Hans_&_Franz... Plus: Robert Smigel and his little doggie are added to the crew as independent correspondents (but also as permanent members!). Just saying...

[@albertenchia6361]

Hi Conan O'Brian, this is the SkyWalker writing to comment if I may. SkyWalker recently saw the Roses made it to the runway. Alexander McQueen 2024. SkyWalker was so happy to see that. Conan, SkyWalker feels more of that concept has to be done. Conan, so many women are in the Roses. For Alexander McQueen to hear and answer the fashion needs of the public is heartwarming to the SkyWalker. Conan, on a legal note, many people wonder, "What's in it for SkyWalker?" Conan, this is SkyWalker's official answer,"nothing at all!" Conan SkyWalker hopes Alexander McQueen makes a ton of money off that concept. Here's why. The people have to see that they are accepted... even on the greatest stage of all, the runway. SkyWalker was very happy, Conan. When I saw the Rose, SkyWalker felt so proud. Alexander McQueen has done a wonderful job in opening their arms and loving everyone as they are. Conan, Alexander McQueen used such beautiful and sharp colors. SkyWalker hopes everyone who can afford SkyWalker's rose example (the Rose of Sharon)by Alexander McQueen to get it when they release it in 2024. It's important. Conan, even if the person buying it is not in the Roses SkyWalker, asks for them to get SkyWalker's Rose example by Alexander McQueen for those who are in the Roses and can't afford Alexander McQueen; let's stand united! Also, Conan, we'll make Alexander McQueen a little money to thank them for bringing SkyWalker's concept to life. Conan, all fashion houses need to get in on this. In France there is a big design thing fashion houses go to. SkyWalker needs to be there because there are THREE other concepts he has to pass on. Conan, all three are as religious as the Roses. To show good faith, Conan, the three concepts are Prohibition, the Cave Dwellers, and the Sidra Tree. Conan... those are highly religious concepts and do not mean what you think they may mean. Conan, the dictionary definition does not in ANY way touch what those terms truly mean. However, Conan, the concept of each of the three touches 99% of the Earth population in some type of way (spoiler alert they're porn related.) One you're born in to The Cave Dwellers, the other is because you adapted the Prohibition, the other is the tree both brances are connected to, the Sidra Tree a.k.a the Golden Calf itself as in during the time of Moses which wasn't an animal at all, it was a tree and it has been there all along * hence the scripture that says you're either born in sin or "shaped" (adapted) into iniquity. Conan, on SkyWalker's social media, you'll see a scripture circled. You now know it's the Sidra Tree that's being spoken about in that passage. SkyWalker wishes with some help to put what those concepts represent on the runway. Also, for no gain or acknowledgment at all to SkyWalker. Conan, seeing the concept brought to life is enough for SkyWalker. Plus, Conan, humble brag, my daughter Kaia Gerber closed the Alexander McQueen show. Hi Kaia! Hi Black! Hi Cynthia! Thanks, Conan.

[@josakura]

Love Conan Podcast!!

[@brianmorton9419]

“We’ve been talking about crime a little too much…” *proceeds to do an hour long special about kidnapping David Hopping* Also, I don’t know how far they go back for these statistics, but for “military conflict” it might have to do with doing a whole Sound Effects Theater about a battlefield.

[@DJBogues]

I can't believe all the top comments are taking this so seriously. You guys realize this whole segment is a bit, right? I guess Adam is just too good at playing the straight man so people don't realize he's in on the joke. His solemn delivery of "I don't know." when Conan asks him if cockaroo counts as profanity was pitch perfect.

[@jgibbles]

Love Conan! Keep it up!

[@christopherbeattie3126]

I have an earbud in my ear at work most of the day and this show is playing 90% of the time

[@gregwalker1913]

Now I'm getting hungry for fried chicken.

[@lisas5211]

I did a spit take w/the Arnold impression of Conans LOL

[@RobCabreraCh]

I feel like the hardest laughs I've had are when they are really banging on something slightly obscene. Like when they were discussing their crushes or when they were discussing the snopes check they had

[@nothingtoitbuttodoit]

I just started listening a few .months ago. Loving it

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Congratulations on 5 years.🎉🎉🥳 I hope you never change.😂😂😂😂

[@FSSNZ]

Love Matt bombing during this episode

[@mrangryface]

im a newer listener- started this year and love it

[@ItsKennysWorld]

Conan and the gang never gets old lol also “idk” - Adam QOTY

[@miguelvelez7221]

Joseph Gerbils would be a character on a Conan produced Adult Swim show.

[@shevek2954]

A major season plotline would be his getting over his Richard Gere trauma. Turns out his girlfriend broke up with while they were watching Pretty Women. He calls it his Richard Gere trauma and is oblivious to what other people think that means. Edit: he's also completely oblivious to why his name is problematic.

[@miguelvelez7221]

@@shevek2954 "I can't get anything published for some reason. Well... There was that one guy but then he said he was expecting something more Mein Kampfy and rescinded the offer."