Conan O’Brien Must Go: Season 3 Roundtable Discussion Part II
Summary
Conan O’Brien discusses the behind-the-scenes production of Season 3 of his HBO travel series, Conan O’Brien Must Go, focusing on the Morocco and Philippines episodes. Joined by writers Mike Sweeney, Jessie Gaskell, and Jose Arroyo, he details how fan interactions inspired the trips and how the crew navigates logistical chaos. Highlights include Sona Noor’s quest for argan oil in Morocco and a surreal stint on a Filipino police procedural. The group also praises their all-female camera and sound crew for their resilience during intense shoots.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to Season 3 and writer-producers
Recap of 25 countries and show history
Production process and Jason Chalemi's role
Building relationships with local fixers
Morocco episode: popularity and Sona's role
Planning Sona's argan oil quest in Morocco
Desert landscapes and vintage Land Rover ride
Casablanca airport delay and movie references
Driving the defective desert truck
Sand bath experience in the Sahara
Camel ride at sunset and market comedy
Portrait with artist Hassan Hajaj and local food
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Sponsorship: Miller Lite and football season
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Philippines: origin of the fan base
Fan interactions in the Manila hotel lobby
Mustafa Mustafa and the action show cameo
Behind the scenes of the local police show
Trisha's hotel and the Bellboy parody
Eating balut and arguing with a duck
MacArthur suite and Dr. Arroyo's appearance
Improvisation, pivots, and organic moments
Gratitude for the team and making friends
Highlighting the all-woman camera and sound crew
Credits for editors, agents, and brother Neil
Outro and podcast production credits
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