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Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend · September 7, 2026 · 1h 5m

Matt Groening

Matt Groening
Show Notes

Conan O'Brien welcomes Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons and Futurama, for a nostalgic conversation about the early days of The Simpsons writers' room, the challenge of sustaining comedy over 800+ episodes, and the endless comedic potential of Futurama's sci-fi setting. Sona later recounts a botched attempt to have Conan's food delivered, adding a moment of behind-the-scenes chaos.

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The Simpsons Writers' Room Memories
Conan and Matt reminisce about the creative environment in The Simpsons writers' rooms during the show's early days.
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Tracking Jokes Across 800+ Episodes
Matt explains the challenge of maintaining comedic continuity after over 800 episodes.
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