Best Kevin McBride Podcasts (2025)

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Extended Interview: International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi 27:13

16h ago27:13

27:13

The director general of the nucelar watchdog agency the International Atomic Energy Agency spoke with Margaret Brennan about the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Tehran's nuclear capabilities. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Martin Short Live From SiriusXM NY 1:09:23

18h ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Martin Short feels duped about being Conan O'Brien's friend. Martin Short joins Conan live from SiriusXM NY to discuss perfecting the eight minutes of dinner conversation needed for a late night spot, wrapping the fifth season of Only Murders In The Building, and the inexorable influence of Don Knotts. Plus, Conan takes audience questions about bab…

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Esther Freud has a lot to say about sisters 53:57

1d ago53:57

53:57

Esther Freud mines her family story to discover new truths in My Sister and Other Lovers, Dominic Amerena asks what is the price of ambition in I Want Everything and Madeleine Watts returns to a story of water and climate catastrophe in her road trip novel Elegy, Southwest. Esther Freud is a novelist known for her famous family as the daughter of t…

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Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Michael McCaul, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi 54:52

1d ago54:52

54:52

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump turns his focus to getting his Big Beautiful Bill through Congress after a week of foreign policy wins. President Trump warned his party Saturday that refusing to support his signature domestic spending bill would be an act of the "ultimate betrayal.” We’ll discuss the legislation’s path forward and the…

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Bit@#es Be Hitchin' 25:43

5d ago25:43

25:43

Conan chats with Trisha in Minnesota about working as an investigative crime reporter on real-life cold cases. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.…

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Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with happiness expert Mo Gawdat 1:32:39

7d ago1:32:39

1:32:39

Happiness is a choice. But it’s not always an easy choice to make. Mo Gawdat had to face an impossible choice. Before he was a bestselling author and podcast host, Mo worked a lucrative career as Chief Business Officer at Google X. He reached the heights of business influence and amassed a fortune by 29. And yet, he was miserable. It was only after…

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#592 - Thomas Massie 2:05:30

7d ago2:05:30

2:05:30

Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman for Kentucky's 4th district. He is also a farmer and engineer with a Masters degree from MIT. Rep. Thomas Massie joins Theo to talk about living off the grid as a member of congress, why both parties are to blame for the rising national debt, and how he developed a somewhat rocky relationship with President…

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Diego Luna 1:03:38

8d ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Actor Diego Luna feels really comfortable about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Diego sits down with Conan to discuss growing up around the sets his father designed, landing breakout roles in telenovelas, Y Tu Mamá También, and Rogue One, and reaching for specificity with the hit series Andor. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.…

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Sen. Tim Kaine, Reps. Ro Khanna & Thomas Massie 54:54

8d ago54:54

54:54

This week on Face the Nation, breaking news shocks the world as President Trump makes good on his threat to use American firepower to bomb Iranian nuclear sites. Is this an isolated mission, or did the recent actions further escalate tensions in the already volatile Middle East conflict? We speak with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the success o…

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Yael van der Wouden on sex, history and an incredible year 53:57

8d ago53:57

53:57

Newly crowned 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction winner Yael van der Wouden on her celebrated novel The Safekeep. The win tops off an incredible year for Yael who also made the 2024 Booker Prize shortlist for her debut. The Safekeep is set in the Netherlands, 15 years after the end of World War II and is about an uptight woman, an unpredictable house g…

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#591 - Ro Khanna 1:55:59

11d ago1:55:59

1:55:59

Ro Khanna is the congressman for California’s 17th district and a member of the Democratic Party. He is originally from Philadelphia, PA and also served as co-chair on Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign in 2020. Rep. Ro Khanna joins Theo to talk about going bi-partisan to stop America’s involvement in another war, his thoughts on the rise of AI …

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Snack Attack Strikes Back with Talent Coordinator Maddie Ogden 16:33

12d ago16:33

16:33

Talent coordinator Maddie Ogden returns for a follow-up delivery of alternative snacks, and Conan’s team helps him decide on the right food product to stand behind. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free usi…

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#590 - Fathers and Voices 1:13:05

12d ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about the importance of good dads in today’s world, his recent trip to Qatar, and reflections from his interview with Vice President JD Vance. He also responds to some of your voicemails and thinks back on some of the positive male role models in his life. ------------------------------------------------ Tou…

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We All Get Cancelled One Day with Somebody Feed Phil’s Phil Rosenthal 1:08:17

14d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

🚨 Chomp Alert! 🚨 We saw your comments — loud and crunchy. Turns out not everyone wants front-row seats to mouth sounds. Who knew? Skip to 29:29 to dodge most of the chewing. We promise, after that it’s just a few graceful nibbles of Basque cheesecake. 🧀🍰😅 _____________________________________ We turned the studio into a restaurant for the day—becau…

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David Spade Returns 1:02:23

15d ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Comedian and actor David Spade feels somewhat sick about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David sits down with Conan once more to discuss his rocky start in the business, developing a comedic and personal closeness with Chris Farley, how to kill at a corporate gig, and his newest special David Spade: Dandelion. For Conan videos, tour dates and more vi…

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Catherine Chidgey, Kevin Wilson and Josephine Rowe on history, travel and an almost saint 53:57

15d ago53:57

53:57

New Zealand author Catherine Chidgey asks, what if World War II had ended differently in her latest novel The Book of Guilt. Plus Kevin Wilson sends his characters on an American road trip in Run for the Hills and Australian author Josephine Rowe on her moving and slender novel, Little World. What if the second world war had ended differently? This…

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Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Alex Padilla 54:34

15d ago54:34

54:34

This week on Face the Nation, the shocking shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers spark new fears of political violence and in the escalating war between Israel and Iran, can the U.S. avoid further involvement? A massive manhunt is underway after a gunman authorities say posed as a police officer shot two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one and injuring…

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#589 - Roman Empire Expert Mike Duncan 2:35:08

17d ago2:35:08

2:35:08

Mike Duncan is a historian, author and podcaster known for his shows “History of Rome” and “Revolutions”. He has also written several books on these topics including “The Calm Before the Storm” and “Hero of Two Worlds”. Mike joins Theo to take a walk through the History of Rome. They discuss the religious traditions that guided their culture, what …

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Cōnānus et Jordānēs Show - Luke Ranieri 37:29

18d ago37:29

37:29

On this episode of “The Conan and Jordan Show”, Conan challenges Jordan's pronunciation obsession with help from a special guest who knows his ancient Latin and Greek. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.…

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The Conan Slabaroo 22:50

19d ago22:50

22:50

Conan chats with ad designer Micah in Kansas City, Missouri about how to make fast food look tasty for the camera, the worst promotional misfires, and Conan’s very own specialty combo meal. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM A…

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The Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People with author Brad Meltzer 52:40

21d ago52:40

52:40

Magic moments do happen in real life. If you ask Brad Meltzer, magic happens when ordinary people choose to do the extraordinary. Brad is a prolific writer and bestselling author. He’s published over 70 books in nearly every genre you can think of—thriller novels, biographies, children’s books, film and television. He’s written comic books for icon…

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Mike Birbiglia Returns Again 1:04:52

22d ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Comedian, writer and director Mike Birbiglia feels earnest about being Conan O'Brien's friend. Mike sits down with Conan once again to discuss his latest special The Good Life, taking comedy advice from the Pope, and how his father’s stroke impacted his own parenting style. Plus, Conan and the Chums hammer out a succession plan for hosting the podc…

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Booker Prize winner Samantha Harvey loosens the reins 53:57

22d ago53:57

53:57

British author Samantha Harvey says she didn't mean to write a book set in space but what she ended up with was the 2024 Booker Prize winning novel, Orbital. Orbital can be described as a "space pastoral" about six astronauts on the International Space Station contemplating the wonder and beauty of the earth. Samantha joined Claire Nichols at the M…

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Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Tony Gonzales, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett 54:43

22d ago54:43

54:43

This week on Face the Nation, immigration protests in Southern California turn violent as federal authorities ramp up their nationwide effort to round up those who could be in the country illegally. President Trump's mandate to escalate detentions and potentially deportations set the scene for violent protests in Los Angeles this weekend, and he no…

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#588 - Vice President JD Vance 1:26:19

24d ago1:26:19

1:26:19

JD Vance is the Vice President of the United States. He served as a Senator from Ohio before winning the presidency with Donald Trump in 2024. Vice President JD Vance joins Theo to talk about the Elon Musk fallout, the debate over what’s actually in the “Big Beautiful Bill”, and the night he watched Gladiator 2 in the White House movie theater. Vic…

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#587 - Arnold Schwarzenegger 1:44:22

26d ago1:44:22

1:44:22

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an actor, bodybuilding legend, best-selling author, entrepreneur and former Governor of California. Season 2 of his show ‘Fubar’ premieres on Netflix June 12th. Arnold invites Theo to his office to talk about leaving Austria to turn his American dream into a reality, what he learned about politics when he was Governor of Ca…

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Ron Chernow 1:00:54

26d ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Writer and journalist Ron Chernow feels very warmly about anyone who has won the Mark Twain Award for American Humor, including our friend Conan. Ron sits down with Conan for a deep dive into the life of Mark Twain, touching on Twain’s mercurial personality, his affinity for oddball inventions, the unique relationship he shared with his wife, his o…

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#586 - Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger) 1:47:29

28d ago1:47:29

1:47:29

Nigel Ng is a comedian, content creator and restaurateur originally from Malaysia. He’s known for his viral character “Uncle Roger” who roasts celebrity chefs and bad cooking. Nigel joins Theo to talk about some of the big differences between eastern and western cultures, how his viral food content led to him opening a restaurant of his own, and th…

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This Is... A Bit of Optimism 1:14

28d ago1:14

1:14

My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now.If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than them…

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Ask Yourself "What If?" with Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi 47:44

28d ago47:44

47:44

What if this podcast turned into a baking show? For Christina Tosi’s third visit to A Bit of Optimism, we decided to find out. So we headed to Milk Bar to make compost cookies from things in my own pantry and my favorite beer bread from scratch! Christina’s not just my best friend—she’s the founder of Milk Bar, host of Bake Squad on Netflix, a cook…

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Adam Devine 59:34

29d ago59:34

59:34

Comedian and actor Adam Devine feels exuberant about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Adam sits down with Conan to discuss the childhood accident that led him to a career in comedy, befriending his fellow Workaholics while at college, mistaking Pitch Perfect for a baseball movie during his audition, and utterly embarrassing himself in front of Danny M…

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Alan Hollinghurst and Charlotte Wood on gay lives and celebrity nuns 53:57

29d ago53:57

53:57

Booker Prize winner Alan Hollinghurst reflects on writing about gay lives and Booker Prize shortlisted author Charlotte Wood explains what it's like to not win the prestigious prize. British writer Alan Hollinghust won the 2004 Booker Prize for his novel The Line of Beauty about a gay man living in 1980s Britain. His latest novel, Our Evenings, is …

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Sec. Scott Bessent, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary 54:49

29d ago54:49

54:49

This week on Face the Nation, the turmoil over tariffs continues. The economic whiplash from the on again, off again Trump tariffs persists here at home, as does the confusion around the world. We speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Then, as Congress continues to move forward with its massive tax and border bill, questions rema…

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Extended Interview: Jack McCain 17:28

29d ago17:28

17:28

CBS News has learned the State Department intends to shut down the office tasked with helping to resettle the Afghans who fought alongside U.S. servicemembers against the Taliban. Thousands of our Afghan partners are still waiting for their visas, some of whom are in hiding for fear of retribution at the hands of the Taliban. Ahead of that change, …

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Extended Interview: Cindy McCain 16:10

30d ago16:10

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Humanitarian aid trucks are entering Gaza after an 11-week blockade, but the U.N. says it's not enough to meet the need. World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain joined Face the Nation on Sunday, May 25 to discuss conditions on the ground. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…

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Lats and Longs 21:12

1M ago21:12

21:12

Conan chats with Marta about sailing the Mediterranean, how to be helpful around the boat, and tips on spotting the best pizzerias. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://sirius…

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#585 - Andrew Huberman 2:20:13

1M ago2:20:13

2:20:13

Andrew Huberman is a Stanford University neuroscientist and host of the “Huberman Lab” podcast which focuses on health, wellbeing and science. Andrew Huberman joins Theo to talk about how we can optimize our daily routines for the better, the science behind strong romantic relationships, and the powerful connection between dopamine and addiction. A…

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Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride 47:49

1M ago47:49

47:49

We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with couples counselor Shawn McBride. Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight …

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Paul W. Downs 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Actor, writer, and director Paul W. Downs feels thrilled about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul sits down with Conan to discuss co-creating the hit series Hacks, the inside world of writing for a fake late night show, intertwining personal and professional lives with his partner and fellow creator Lucia Aniello, and a fateful missed encounter at …

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