Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
Conan caught Sona drawing dicks & butts on her notes.

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Conan O'Brien, alongside his longtime assistant Sona Movsesian and producer Matt Gourley (implied by the mention of "Gorley"), opens the episode with a characteristic bout of playful banter, centering a humorous accusation about Sona's note-taking habits during podcast recordings. The conversation quickly escalates from a simple question about the necessity of paper to a comedic interrogation.
The core of the discussion revolves around Conan's claim that Sona was not diligently taking notes but instead using her paper—or in her defense, an iPad—to doodle. Conan pointedly asks, "Why do you guys even need paper? Like I never have paper in front of me," which Sona counters by explaining her shift to an iPad with a writing stylus to "save paper," framing it as an environmentally conscious choice.
However, Conan swiftly dismisses her ecological stance with a direct accusation: "You were drawing dicks and butts with your." Sona partially admits, "but I was also taking CERTAIN NOTES. IT WASN'T ALL JUST It wasn't all dicks and butts," before Conan recalls a specific instance: "I remember the time I I went over your notes. I looked over your shoulder and you were drawing butts." The exchange highlights the deep-seated, often antagonistic, but always comedic dynamic between Conan and his team.
The episode continues with lighthearted diversions, recalling other past incidents like "Gorley" making excessive noise with paper and Sona spilling water, further illustrating the long history of shared experiences and mutual teasing. The segment concludes with a classic exchange underscoring their playful animosity: when Sona asks, "Hey, remember one time. Remember when we got along and made a great podcast?" Conan responds, "No, I don't," to which Sona replies, "I don't either."
Listeners gain an intimate, humorous insight into the playful, long-standing dynamic between Conan and his close-knit team, characterized by quick-witted jabs, personal anecdotes, and a shared history of comedic moments that often become the subject of the podcast itself.
👤 Who Should Listen
- Fans of Conan O'Brien's signature comedic style and dry wit.
- Listeners curious about the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' podcast.
- Anyone who enjoys lighthearted office banter and personal anecdotes among colleagues.
- Individuals familiar with the long-standing, playful relationship between Conan O'Brien and his assistant Sona Movsesian.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- 1.Conan O'Brien accused his assistant, Sona Movsesian, of drawing "dicks and butts" on her notes rather than recording important information during podcast production.
- 2.Sona Movsesian defended her note-taking method, claiming she used an iPad with a writing stylus to "save paper."
- 3.Sona partially admitted to drawing butts but insisted that it "wasn't all dicks and butts" and she was also taking "CERTAIN NOTES."
- 4.Conan O'Brien vividly recalled looking over Sona's shoulder and observing her drawing butts.
- 5.The conversation included lighthearted recollections of other incidents, such as "Gorley" making noise with paper and Sona spilling water.
- 6.The episode ends with Conan and Sona playfully agreeing that they don't remember a time when they "got along and made a great podcast."
⏱ Timeline Breakdown
💬 Notable Quotes
“"You were drawing dicks and butts with your but I was also taking CERTAIN NOTES. IT WASN'T ALL JUST It wasn't all dicks and butts." - Sona Movsesian”
“"I remember the time I I went over your notes. I looked over your shoulder and you were drawing butts." - Conan O'Brien”
“"Hey, remember one time. Remember when we got along and made a great podcast? No, I don't. I don't either." - Conan O'Brien & Sona Movsesian”
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