Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Snack Attack Strikes Back With Talent Coordinator Maddie Ogden

June 19, 2025

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  • The podcast discussed the improvement of snack offerings for guests, moving away from overly healthy options to more popular choices like Oreos and popcorn. 
  • The conversation highlighted the positive impact of listener feedback and the "snack segment" on the show's guest experience and promotional opportunities. 
  • A significant portion of the episode focused on the concept of a branded snack product, culminating in the humorous creation of "Conan's Meat Flute." 
  • The episode also included a heartfelt moment where a guest expressed gratitude to Sona for being a positive role model, particularly regarding body positivity and self-acceptance. 

Segments

Snack Improvement Follow-Up
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(~00:00:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The podcast’s snack offerings for guests have significantly improved after a previous discussion about overly healthy options.
  • Summary: Conan discusses how the talent coordinator, Maddie, has improved the snack baskets for guests, moving away from items like mushroom jerky to more popular snacks like popcorn and Oreos, which has also led to more promotional opportunities.
Guest Appearance and Snack Tasting
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(~00:10:00)
  • Key Takeaway: Maddie, the talent coordinator, joins the show to discuss the snack situation and sample new items, including pancake-flavored puffcorn.
  • Summary: Maddie arrives with a box of snacks, confirming that the show has been receiving more snacks since the previous segment. They try various flavors of puffcorn, with the pancake and white cheddar flavors being particularly well-received.
Sona’s Role Model Impact
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(~00:25:00)
  • Key Takeaway: A guest expresses deep gratitude to Sona for being a positive role model, particularly regarding body positivity and self-acceptance.
  • Summary: One of the guests shares a personal story about how Sona’s openness about her love for snacks and her general self-acceptance made a significant positive impact on her growing up as a woman.
Branded Snack Product Brainstorm
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(~00:35:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The team brainstorms ideas for a branded snack product, leading to the creation of ‘Conan’s Meat Flute’.
  • Summary: The discussion shifts to creating a branded snack for the podcast, inspired by successful ventures like Newman’s Own. This leads to humorous suggestions, culminating in the idea of a ‘Conan’s Meat Flute,’ a snack that also functions as a musical instrument.