Sona Movsesian Knows Exactly Why Her Comedy With Conan O’Brien Works
Sona Movsesian, longtime assistant and podcast co-host to Conan O'Brien, discusses the penultimate Season 3 episode of "Conan O'Brien Must Go," set in Morocco, in an interview with Collider. The episode centres on her quest for authentic Argan oil, but really showcases the comedic sibling-like dynamic she and O'Brien have built over 12 years, which she credits as the reason their on-screen chemistry works so well.
Movsesian explains she doesn't try to compete with O'Brien for laughs, instead relying on what she calls a "Conan net" — saying something absurd and trusting him to make it far funnier. The Morocco trip, which also involved a camel ride across the Sahara, was notable as the first time she travelled with him purely as a companion rather than in a caretaking role, though she admits the pair quickly "revert right back" to childish bickering. The interview also touches on her new book "The World's Worst Mom," the follow-up to "The World's Worst Assistant," and how she has adjusted to fame and time away from her children while filming.
- Sona Movsesian discusses Conan O'Brien Must Go's Morocco episode with Collider.
- Their comedic chemistry relies on her "Conan net" approach, not joke-matching.
- She also discusses her new book "The World's Worst Mom."
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Sona Movsesian has worked as Conan O'Brien's assistant for over a decade and now co-hosts his podcast with him. She also appears in his travel series "Conan O'Brien Must Go," which sees the pair visit fans around the world, and she has written about their working relationship in her own books.
The pair's dynamic, often compared to squabbling siblings, has become a key part of O'Brien's comedy since his talk-show days and continues through the podcast and travel show. Their rapport, built on years of close working proximity, is central to why audiences find their exchanges funny.