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Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend · June 22, 2026 · 1h 3m

Josh Groban

Josh Groban
Show Notes

Singer-songwriter Josh Groban joins Conan to reflect on his breakout moment at 16 performing with Céline Dion at the Grammys, his creative evolution as an artist, and his comedic interests. They discuss his latest album Cinematic, which features his dad on trumpet, and Conan gets a first look at his character's toy from the upcoming Toy Story 5.

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Editorial

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Early Discovery and Public Performance Shaped Career Direction
Josh's breakthrough moment at 16 performing with Céline Dion at the Grammy Awards launched his career trajectory and remains a defining early memory.
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Family Collaboration Deepens Creative Work
Josh invited his father to play trumpet on his latest album Cinematic, bringing family into his creative process.
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Comedic Impulse Exists Alongside Musical Identity
Josh has comedic inclinations that he actively seeks to exercise and explore beyond his primary identity as a singer.
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Cross-Media Celebrity Extends Into Merchandise
Conan encounters a toy figure of his Toy Story 5 character, a tangible representation of his expanded presence in entertainment beyond late-night television.
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Misc

✧Josh was discovered at 16 and performed with Céline Dion at the Grammys—a transformative early moment
✧His father plays trumpet on Cinematic, bringing family collaboration into his recent work
✧Josh has comedic inclinations he's eager to explore beyond music
✧Conan's Toy Story 5 character has a real-life toy merchandise version
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