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Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend · July 20, 2026 · 1h 2m

Molly Shannon Returns

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Show Notes

Molly Shannon returns to discuss her rule-breaking youth, creative approaches to managing anxiety and stress, and her decades-long friendship with Will Ferrell, including their new Netflix series The Hawk. The episode touches on her creative processes and the unexpected corners of internet culture surrounding Conan's work.

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Editorial

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Rule-Breaking Youth as Creative Foundation
Molly Shannon's early years of breaking rules contributed to her creative identity and willingness to take risks in performance.
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Creative Methods for Managing Anxiety and Stress
Molly Shannon discusses personal techniques for calming her brain and managing mental stress through creative practices.
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Long-Term Creative Partnership with Will Ferrell
Molly Shannon and Will Ferrell have maintained a creative friendship spanning decades, culminating in their new Netflix series The Hawk.
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Unexpected Internet Subcultures Around Celebrity Properties
A TikTok community has formed around Smarty Pants, Conan's Toy Story 5 character, revealing how niche fan communities emerge in unexpected places.
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Misc

✧Molly Shannon describes feeling 'proud and cool' to be Conan's friend
✧New Netflix series The Hawk with Will Ferrell represents a creative partnership spanning decades
✧Conan has a Toy Story 5 character named Smarty Pants with an unexpectedly devoted TikTok following
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