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Bley’s Fastballs Part II

January 22, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: Casual improv-style podcast banter, continuing part two of a pitch session from last week where the team brainstorms movie roles for Conan in a dramatic comeback like Daniel Day-Lewis.
  • The Key Players:
    • Conan O'Brien: Main host, former late-night king turned podcaster; drives the absurd, self-deprecating pitches.
    • Sona Movsesian: Sharp-witted sidekick; quick with reality checks and escalating wild ideas.
    • David Blayney (Blay): Newer team member learning to "pitch softly"; delivers pitches with improving quiet style.
    • Matt Gorley: Producer mentioned, but mostly off-mic.
  • The Vibe: Fun and chaotic—pure comedic improv with escalating absurdity, shoutouts to fans, and loving roasts.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (01:42) **Blay's Soft Pitch and Prosthetics Retirement**
  • 2 (05:47) **Pippi Longstocking Casting**
  • 3 (07:32) **James Bond Pitch**
  • 4 (09:56) **Historical Biopic Ideas**
  • 5 (14:58) **Buddy Cop Movie with Tim Olyphant**
  • 6 (18:17) **Absurd Olyphant Pitches**
  • 7 (23:42) **Fan Challenge for Movie Roles**

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Show Notes

Conan carefully considers what dramatic role he’d come out of acting retirement for.

 

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