Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are the men and women who work for him. Over the years and despite thousands of interviews, Conan has never made a real and lasting friendship with any of his celebrity guests. So, he started a podcast to do just that. Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps find some real friendship along the way.
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Episodes (51)
Conan Recaps The Mark Twain Prize Ceremony With Mike Sweeney
Conan is joined by Sona, head writer Mike Sweeney, and executive producer Adam Sachs to recap Conan’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor acceptance ceremony.
John Mulaney Returns Once More
John Mulaney feels litigious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
John sits down with Conan once more to discuss his new Netflix talk show Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, getting in touch with old...
Long In The Leg
Conan talks to Maaike from Amsterdam about life as a 6’ international high fashion model.
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Danny McBride
Actor, producer, and screenwriter Danny McBride feels very righteous about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Danny sits down with Conan to discuss his first on-air appearance as black belt Fred...
I Hate Richmond
Conan chats with geography professor Stephanie in Richmond, Virginia about studying climate change and what everybody gets wrong about the field of geography.
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Bill Burr Returns Again
Comedian and actor Bill Burr feels good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Bill returns once more to discuss his new special Drop Dead Years, the specific kind of funny that Boston produces, why...
The Conan and Jordan Show – Geddy Lee
On this episode of “The Conan and Jordan Show”, Conan and Jordan are joined by Geddy Lee for an in-depth conversation on RUSH and the audio intricacies that Jordan appreciates with their music.
Conan Recaps the Oscars with Mike Sweeney
Conan, Sona, and Matt are joined by head writer Mike Sweeney for a retrospective on Conan’s experience hosting the 2025 Academy Awards.
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Amy Poehler
Actress and comedian Amy Poehler feels nostalgic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Amy sits down with Conan to discuss her new podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, working summers at the Chestnut...
This Is My Deal Here, Wade
Conan talks to Max from Fargo, ND about working as a meteorologist, storm chasing, and what to do if you think a tornado is headed your way.
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Lizzy Caplan Returns
Actress Lizzy Caplan feels "meh, had better" about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Lizzy sits down with Conan once more to discuss the loss of her father, how social media has created a culture of...
Get Over Myself!
Conan chats with glassblower Dan from Vacaville, CA about his most elaborate glass creations and how Conan pulls his own weight around the household.
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Jason Bateman
Actor and director Jason Bateman feels pretty good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Jason sits down with Conan to discuss the magical dynamic of his hit podcast SmartLess, the intricate layered...
The Cock of the Rock
Conan talks to Aadithya (Aadu) about working as a research engineer at the University of Washington School of Oceanography, his upcoming wedding, and the birds he associates with Conan, Matt, and...
Adam Scott
Actor Adam Scott feels pure joy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Adam sits down with Conan to discuss the hat he wore to his first background role, the off-kilter surrealism of Severance, his...
The Conan and Jordan Show – Consumer Watchdog
On this episode of “The Conan and Jordan Show”, Conan and Jordan discuss Conan’s Hot Ones experience and their birthdays. Jordan debuts his new “Consumer Watchdog” segment.
The Mothman Cometh
Conan talks to Sam in Chicago about designing cryptid-themed adult toys and accessories.
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Kevin Nealon Returns Again
Actor and comedian Kevin Nealon feels absolutely duped about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Kevin sits down with Conan once more to discuss producing the documentary Come See Me in the Good Light,...
Canada O'Brien
Conan talks to DeVaughn in Calgary about how to come out on top as a professional bobsledder.
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Kaitlin Olson
Actress Kaitlin Olson feels apprehensive about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Kaitlin sits down with Conan to discuss starring in the ABC crime series High Potential, cooking and critiquing with...
One Ring To Rule Them All
Conan talks to Rahil in Miami about learning to perform colonoscopies, fasting for eight days, and how to negotiate with future in-laws for a good deal on an engagement ring.
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Ben Stiller Returns
Actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller feels…hmmm…about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Ben sits down with Conan once more to discuss the process of enlisting Tom Cruise for Tropic Thunder, producing a...
Power Point Night
Conan talks to Civil War historian Cooper in Washington, D.C. about how to work Civil War discourse into a first date and how Conan would have fared on the battlefield.
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Conan, Sona, and Matt Discuss the LA Fires
Conan, Sona, and Matt discuss the loss of Sona’s home in Altadena and their experiences in the wake of the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Fanhausen (Re-Release)
Re-release. Originally aired 4/14/2021. Please consider supporting those affected by the wildfires in Southern California.
On the very first Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan, Conan talks with minor league...
Jeff Goldblum Returns (Re-Release)
Re-release. Originally aired 6/5/2022. Please consider supporting those affected by the wildfires in Southern California.
Jeff Goldblum feels utterly drenched and purged about being Conan O’Brien’s...
The Conan and Jordan Show – Marriage Counseling
On this episode of “The Conan and Jordan Show”, Conan and Jordan attempt to understand their partnership by inviting renowned relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman into the studio.
Suspiciously Healthy
Conan chats with Eugenia in Madrid about how to help her Irish-American boyfriend get more comfortable with Public Displays of Affection.
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Nicholas Hoult
Actor Nicholas Hoult feels truly happy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Nicholas sits down with Conan to discuss bringing back “huzzah” as Peter III in The Great, receiving an early education in...
Move Motherf@#$er!
Conan talks to Rianne in the city of Taguig about the struggles she faces in life as a vertically-challenged person.
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2024 Memorable Moments: Celebrity Interviews
Sona, Matt, and the rest of Conan’s team close out 2024 with a compilation of some of their favorite segments from Conan’s interviews over the last year featuring guests Al Pacino, Tom Hanks, Carol...
Rascally Nincompoop
Conan chats with Nikhil in Bangalore about working as a video creator and talk show host, living in a big house with all his friends, and the portrait of Conan hanging in his favorite pub.
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2024 Memorable Moments: Conan, Sona, and Matt
Sona and Matt look back at a collection of this year's most memorable moments from Conan's intros, outros, and ad reads on a special Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.
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Club Grub Hub
Conan talks to Alejandra in Madrid about juggling life as a mom and as legal counsel for an international contractor and why Spain eats dinner so late.
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Jesse Eisenberg Returns
Actor Jesse Eisenberg feels unconflicted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Jesse sits down with Conan once more to discuss why everyone on his school bus rooted for him not to cry, working with...
The Conan and Jordan Show — Show and Tell
On this episode of “The Conan and Jordan Show”, Jordan recalls a Limerick contest he entered as a young man before Conan buys a special product off of Jordan during Show and Tell.
You Are So President Taft
Conan talks to healer and soccer player Héloïse from Manila about throwing events for the local trans and autistic communities and to get advice on using slang to blend in.
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Elle Fanning Returns
Actress Elle Fanning feels ecstatic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Elle sits down with Conan once more to discuss fake radio call-in shows, behind the scenes stories from the upcoming Bob...
Never Ask Directions In Rabat
Conan talks to Yousra from Rabat, Morocco about the high quality of Moroccan street food, club life, and spa options.
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Malcolm Gladwell Returns
Author Malcolm Gladwell has mixed feelings about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Malcolm sits down with Conan once more to discuss his latest book Revenge of the Tipping Point, Malcolm’s observations...
The Sona and Matt of New Zealand
Conan chats with Glenn in Auckland, NZ about working a morning radio show and to offer advice on lovingly evicting adult children from the house.
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Jim Gaffigan Returns Again
Comedian Jim Gaffigan feels privileged about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Jim returns to sit down with Conan once more to discuss his foray into SNL history portraying Tim Walz, the worst possible...
Charles and the Chocolate Factory
Conan talks to Charles in Manila about working as a mechanical engineer in an unpopular candy factory.
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Josh Brolin
Actor Josh Brolin feels so Don Cheadle about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Josh sits down with Conan to discuss stories of his parents out of his new memoir From Under the Truck, bucking the notion...
The Conan and Jordan Show - Lady Crackers
On this episode of “The Conan and Jordan Show”, Jordan attempts to show his ability to be a successful product pitchman. Conan and Jordan also take turns answering life’s great philosophical...
Grand Theft Rickshaw
Conan chats with Rusty from Mumbai about living in the city with spinal muscular atrophy, ideas for his YouTube channel, and why his dad is both the best and worst wingman.
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Eric Idle Returns
Comedian Eric Idle feels horny about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Eric returns to sit down with Conan once more to discuss his new book The Spamalot Diaries, lessons learned from Mike Nichols and...
Don’t Sit Under The Walnut Tree
Conan chats with Muntasser in Austria about his emigration from Iraq, working towards Austrian citizenship, and how Conan might be able to help him impress his girlfriend.
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Tom Hanks Returns
Tom Hanks feels blank about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Tom sits down with Conan once more to discuss the minefields of moviemaking, the most intense scenes he’s ever shot, and the process of...
It’s An Honor Just To Be Engaged
Conan chats with Penny from Christchurch, NZ about her four cats, bungee jumping, and planning a traditional New Zealand wedding.
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Billy Crystal
Legendary comic Billy Crystal feels not sure about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Billy sits down with Conan to talk about his first ever stand-up experience, his iconic contributions to Saturday...
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