Summary of "Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend" Episode: "Long In The Leg"

Podcast: Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Host: Conan O’Brien
Guest: Micah
Release Date: March 27, 2025
Produced by: Team Coco & Earwolf

In the episode titled "Long In The Leg," Conan O’Brien engages in a lively and humorous conversation with Micah, a high-fashion model from Amsterdam. This episode delves into Micah’s modeling career, personal life, and the dynamics of forming genuine friendships—a central theme of Conan’s podcast.

1. Introduction and Setting the Stage

The episode kicks off with Conan humorously addressing life’s personal wins, setting a playful tone for the conversation.

• [00:32] Conan O'Brien: "Sona, wouldn't you say that life is full of personal wins?"

While brief ads for Apple Card and State Farm are interspersed, the main content begins when Micah joins the conversation.

2. Welcoming Micah

Conan warmly welcomes Micah to the show, immediately establishing a friendly rapport.

• [01:34] Conan O'Brien: "Hi, Micah. How are you?"
• [01:40] Micah: "Thank you for pronouncing my name correctly. Wow."

3. Exploring Micah's Modeling Career

The discussion transitions to Micah’s extensive experience in the modeling industry, highlighting her early start and longevity.

• [04:01] Conan O'Brien: "Oh, my God. Well, that makes perfect sense. You are extraordinarily beautiful. So thank you. You really are."
• [04:23] Micah: "Yes, I started when I was 13 and I'm 30 now, which is... I want to say old within this industry, really, for a very long time."

Conan acknowledges the changes in the industry, particularly regarding the appropriate ages to begin modeling.

• [04:37] Conan O'Brien: "Oh, they don't do that."
• [04:42] Micah: "Yes. There are rules now."

4. Conan's Height and Modeling Potential

A humorous exchange ensues about Conan’s towering height and whether it suits him for modeling.

• [05:55] Micah: "I'm 6ft. How tall are you?"
• [05:57] Conan O'Brien: "Oh, my Lord. I'm 6 4. But if I've got gel in the hair, I'm 6, 7, 6 8."

Conan jokes about his long legs, contemplating if he could pursue a modeling career despite his age.

• [07:15] Micah: "Yes, I think that would be beautiful."
• [07:16] Conan O'Brien: "Long legs, beautiful."

5. Personal Life and Relationships

The conversation shifts to Micah’s personal life, specifically her relationship with her boyfriend, Robert.

• [12:02] Micah: "I am in a relationship with a man called Robert."
• [12:09] Conan O'Brien: "Is Robert also from Amsterdam or did you meet him someplace?"

Micah explains how they met and Robert’s preferences, setting the stage for later humorous tensions.

• [12:21] Conan O'Brien: "How tall is Robert?"
• [12:24] Micah: "He's six one."

6. Conan's Quest for Modeling Advice

Conan seeks Micah’s honest opinion on whether he has what it takes to be a model, highlighting his self-deprecating humor.

• [06:33] Micah: "I think yes. I think also nowadays, you know, there's more diversity within age. I think you would be perfect."

Conan continues to playfully exaggerate his modeling prospects, blending humor with genuine curiosity.

• [07:15] Micah: "Yes, I think that would be beautiful."
• [07:16] Conan O'Brien: "Long legs, beautiful."

7. Navigating Friendship and Robert's Perspective

A significant portion of the episode explores the complexities of Conan’s friendship quest, intertwined with Robert’s disapproval of Conan’s comedy.

• [21:07] Conan O'Brien: "Robert, if he exists. I don't think that's made up."
• [22:08] Conan O'Brien: "It's okay. It's quite clear. You know what, Micah? I'm a mature adult and I can handle that. Someone is not a fan of mine and I'm deducing I know you take."

Micah candidly discusses Robert’s reservations, leading to a comedic yet insightful dialogue.

• [24:06] Micah: "He likes naughty."
• [24:20] Conan O'Brien: "But I think what he's saying is he thinks that maybe I'm too hyper at times."

This segment underscores the challenges Conan faces in forming authentic friendships beyond professional relationships.

8. Humorous Banter and Relationship Dynamics

The interplay between Conan, Micah, and Sona becomes increasingly playful, with light-hearted jabs and humorous scenarios.

• [29:44] Conan O'Brien: "We're gonna."
• [29:55] Sona Movsesian: "This is a massacre."

Conan’s attempts to win Robert over with his energetic comedy are both funny and revealing of his insecurities about friendship.

• [31:15] Micah: "I do feel bad because I am very appreciative. I am very appreciative of your podcast. It has helped me through, you know, dark and fun times."
• [31:23] Conan O'Brien: "Yeah, well, dark and fun times. I'm glad I was there to help you through fun times."

9. Concluding Thoughts and Future Prospects

As the episode winds down, Conan reflects on the peculiar dynamics established during the conversation and expresses a desire to resolve the conflicting relationships.

• [35:14] Conan O'Brien: "I shouldn't, but I'm gonna dig deeper. What is it? I'm gonna...I shouldn't, but I'm gonna dig deeper."
• [35:33] Micah: "Yes, we don't even watch this universe."

Conan humorously contemplates possible ways to mend the relationship triangle between himself, Micah, and Robert.

• [35:34] Conan O'Brien: "Yes. Well, Micah, do you have a question for me before we go. Because sometimes I don't think so."

The episode concludes with mutual appreciation and open-ended possibilities for future interactions.

• [36:15] Conan O'Brien: "Nice talking to you, too. Bye."
• [36:17] Micah: "Bye. Bye."

10. Advertisements and Post-Episode Remarks

The latter part of the transcript includes advertisements for products like Lux Bidet and BetterHelp. These segments are non-content and were omitted from the summary as per instructions.

Notable Quotes:

• Conan O'Brien: "I think you're super respectful and I think that's where you..." [24:25]
• Micah: "He pours me a glass of sake. He made me a tea. Super nice." [13:39]
• Conan O'Brien: "What are we left with? What is it? I'm gonna...I shouldn't, but I'm gonna dig deeper." [35:14]
• Micah: "I have discussed it today as well, because, you know, it's..." [23:57]

Conclusion:

"Long In The Leg" offers a blend of humor, introspection, and candid discussions about friendship and personal relationships. Conan's interactions with Micah not only provide comedic entertainment but also shed light on his ongoing quest to forge meaningful connections beyond his celebrity status.