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Summer S’pouses Episode 5: The Spouses Alone

Aug 27, 2026 · 23m

Summary

Conan O’Brien hosts his spouses, Liza Powell O’Brien and Amanda Lund, for a special "Summer Spouses" episode. They discuss how the podcast has impacted their lives, including increased public recognition and the stability of podcasting as a career. The group also shares anecdotes about their children, compares their personalities to their partners, and reflects on the creative process behind the show.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Apple Card and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Welcome to Summer Spouses with Conan's friends Podcast debut and spouse dynamics in the studio Kids' personalities and birthday thank you notes Performance preferences and podcasting fatigue Theater resurgence and the future of live shows Celebrity recognition and a funny Hawaii parking story Podcasting as a stable career in a flux industry Matt's transformation into a Disney dad Sponsors: Itin, iHerb, Honda, and Quince Listener feedback and boundary conversations Conan's prank call through the baby monitor Editing process and guest comfort policies Conan's authenticity on and off camera Sona's professional voice and extroversion Introverts vs Extroverts and social battery Wrap up, credits, and final sponsor messages
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