Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
589 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 54.3K ratingsAfter 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
Three Days From Retirement
November 02, 2023 04:05 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBConan chats with Bill from Winthrop Harbor, Illinois about his German Shepherd Hondo, working for a funeral home, and retirement life for dogs. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Werner Herzog
October 30, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBWerner Herzog feels a little bit weird about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Conan sits down with Werner to talk about traveling great distances by foot, moving a ship over a mountain, and watching Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.
Ambassador Rahm Emanuel
October 27, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAmbassador Rahm Emanuel feels a tremendous amount of self-loathing about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rahm sits down with Conan to discuss prioritizing time with his family, serving as ambassador to Japan, opposing the raw exercise of power on the world stage, and the current situation in Israel and Gaza. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.
The Gossip Girl of Thames New Zealand
October 26, 2023 04:05 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBConan chats with Amalia from Thames, New Zealand about living in a small town and Conan running said town. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and “In Utero” producer Steve Albini
October 23, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBDave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Steve Albini feel good, jazzy and anxiety about being Conan O’Brien’s Friend. Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and producer Steve Albini discuss the making of Nirvana’s “In Utero” on its 30th Anniversary. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.
Sgt. Microphone Glassian
October 19, 2023 04:05 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBConan chats with zookeeper Joy from Columbus, Ohio about penguins, hellbenders, and snot otters. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Sir Patrick Stewart
October 16, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBSir Patrick Stewart feels proud, happy, honored to be Conan O’Brien’s Friend. Sir Patrick Stewart sits down with Conan to talk about his humble roots, his new book Making It So, and about what it’s like for the two of them to share a passionate kiss. And later, the gang discusses yet another new podcast from Matt Gourley. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
I’ve Needled Many A Perineum
October 12, 2023 04:05 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBConan chats with Sarah from Portland, Oregon about being a new listener, acupuncture, and dubious nether-regions needle placement. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Arnold Schwarzenegger
October 09, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBArnold Schwarzenegger feels how the f@#k would he know about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Conan the Barbarian meets Conan the O’Brien as the two discuss Schwarzenegger's philosophies on exercising, making oneself useful, and feeding little oatmeal cookies to tiny farm animals named Lulu, Whiskey, and Schnelly. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.
The Life Of Reilly
October 05, 2023 04:05 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBConan talks to Reilly from Hokitika, New Zealand about living in a container house, Conan’s anime persona, and the key to a simple life. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Ed Sheeran Live from the SiriusXM Garage
October 02, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBEd Sheeran feels wank about being Conan O'Brien's friend. Live from the SiriusXM Garage, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran sits down with Conan to talk about emulating his music heroes, the inspiration for his new album Autumn Variations, and unlikely celebrity run-ins. Plus, Conan and his team answer audience questions about their favorite films, childhood aspirations, and more. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669)...
Craic Mechanic
September 28, 2023 04:05 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBConan chats with Aoife in Connemara about working as a wedding DJ, helping people discover their singing voices, and dealing with the inner critic. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Jim Downey
September 25, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBComedy writer Jim Downey feels entirely unapologetic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jim sits down with Conan to discuss his favorite sketches from the early days of SNL, acting opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood, and fine tuning Weekend Update with Norm Macdonald. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. This episode was recorded on 9/11/2023.
Yope
September 21, 2023 04:05 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBConan speaks to Gualter from Portugal about working as a tailor and what kind of suit he would make for Conan. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Maria Bamford
September 18, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBActress and comedian Maria Bamford feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend (if he needs her friendship). Maria sits down with Conan to discuss her new book Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere, the compulsion to consider everything and to share everything, being trained in the Suzuki method of violin, and the roadblocks of getting treatment for an eating disorder. Plus, Conan and his team celebrate the 30 year anniversary of his ...
Bike Pervert
September 14, 2023 04:05 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBConan chats with Rene from the Netherlands about designing custom bicycles, horse riding underwear, and Conan’s favorite biking trails. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Cedric the Entertainer
September 11, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBComedian Cedric the Entertainer feels short, indifferent, sometimes angry about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Cedric sits down with Conan to discuss working as a State Farm claims adjuster, how Steve Harvey helped launch his career, the human message behind The Neighborhood, and his new novel Flipping Boxcars. Plus, Conan and his team provide tips on getting a voicemail through to the show. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our ...
Would You Like A Selfie?
September 07, 2023 04:05 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBConan chats with Kayla about their several chance encounters and to see if he can help her expedite her new passport.
Questlove
September 04, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBLegendary hip-hop musician Questlove feels fine with being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Questlove sits down with Conan to discuss his classical musical training, the improbable genesis of The Roots, how they “pulled a Hendrix” to come out on top, and curating experimental playlists for high-profile friends. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode was recorded on 6/20/23.
Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 3 Episode 6
August 31, 2023 04:05 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBOn the Summer S'mores finale, Conan expresses his deep and profound shame at his own indulgence around the campfire.
Liam Neeson
August 28, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBActor Liam Neeson feels like he wants to sing, but also a bit nervous about being friends with Conan O’Brien. Liam sits down with Conan to discuss his real-life set of particular skills, working at the Guinness plant, and his personal litmus test when reading a script for the first time. Later, David Hopping gives a first-hand report from the Taylor Swift concert. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode was recorded on 6/16/23.
Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 3 Episode 5
August 24, 2023 04:05 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe wheels begin to fall off as Conan and the Chill Chums eat their own pizza faces and roast dessert bananas.
Steve Martin and Martin Short
August 21, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBMartin Short feels duped about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Steve Martin feels sad about being Conan O’Brien’s only friend. Martin and Steve sit down to talk with Conan about his cameo appearance in their live show, season 3 of Only Murders in the Building, the origin of their working partnership, and run-ins with Elvis and Frank Sinatra. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode was recorded on 5/17/2023.
Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 3 Episode 4
August 17, 2023 04:05 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBConan and the Chill Chums take a moment to appreciate a pizza art gallery featuring their likenesses.
John Mulaney Returns Again
August 14, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBJohn Mulaney feels [redacted] about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John and Conan sit down to discuss the mystery of how art gets financed, seeking attention as kids, and early morning wiffle ball games with his son. Plus, Conan finally delivers on his long-awaited gift for Matt Gourley’s birthday. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode was recorded on 8/7/2023.
Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 3 Episode 3
August 10, 2023 04:05 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBConan and the Chill Chums get a hands on lesson in pizza crafting from their Solo Stove representatives.
Matthew Rhys Returns
August 07, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBActor Matthew Rhys feels equal parts confused and terrified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Matthew sits down with Conan once more to discuss competing for the role of James Bond, riding vintage motorcycles on Perry Mason, purchasing and restoring a 1939 Wheeler Playmate antique wooden boat, and more. Plus, Conan recalls the time Andy Richter stepped up to help out with a dental procedure. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode was recorded on ...
Remembering Paul Reubens
August 05, 2023 04:05 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBConan shares memories of the great Paul Reubens before revisiting their interview on the podcast. Original episode release date: March 9, 2020
Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 3 Episode 2
August 03, 2023 04:05 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBConan and the Chill Chums take in breathtaking views, enjoy a seasonal beverage, and rate each other’s fashion choices on another Summer S’mores special.
Roy Wood Jr.
July 31, 2023 04:05 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBComedian Roy Wood Jr. feels thankful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Roy sits down with Conan to discuss tailoring an effective set for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, honing crowd work during sports practice, and the changing landscape of informational media. Plus, the competitive energy heightens as Conan, Matt, and Sona compare the relative popularity of their eponymous sandwiches. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode was recorded ...
Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 3 Episode 1
July 27, 2023 04:05 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBConan and the Chill Chums plan out the rest of their summer by deciding their hypothetical last meals on a Summer S’mores special.
David Byrne
July 24, 2023 04:05 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBTalking Heads frontman David Byrne feels carefree and buoyant about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David sits down with Conan to discuss his Scottish heritage, the inspiration for the iconic oversized suit, and telling the story of Filipino First Lady Imelda Marcos in his new Broadway musical Here Lies Love. Plus, Matt Gourley shares his training regimen as he prepares to return to the soccer pitch. This episode was recorded on 5/11/23. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit ...
Off To The Ice Follies
July 20, 2023 04:05 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBConan talks to boxing instructor Terri from Atlanta about fight promotion and working as an undercover police officer before running through a practice drug sting.
Billy Corgan And The Songs That Inspired Him
July 19, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBConan sits down with Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins for a conversation about navigating the changing music industry over a 35 year career and the songs that inspired him. Follow along with the full list of songs here: Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd) Fade to Black (Metallica) Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division)
Patton Oswalt Returns
July 17, 2023 04:05 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBComedian and actor Patton Oswalt feels radiant about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Patton sits down with Conan once more to discuss the impending takeover of AI, why spectacle doesn’t equal interesting, and his debut comic series Minor Threats. Later, Conan gets grilled over his excuses for why his birthday gift for Matt Gourley never arrived. Find the Slipnutz sketch here. This episode was recorded on 5/31/23. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Weird Around The Eyes
July 13, 2023 04:05 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBConan chats with Greg in Kildare about playing the bassoon in a symphony orchestra.
Jake Tapper Returns
July 10, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBAnchor Jake Tapper feels ironic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jake returns for another conversation with Conan about the colorful characters of 1977 explored in his new book All The Demons Are Here, why people follow demagogues, and handling constant exposure to the news each and every day. Later, Conan has a hypothetical conversation sharing his likes with his father. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Paddywhackery
July 06, 2023 04:05 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBConan talks to Dave from Galway about life as a working musician and how Conan might manage to win over his wife.
Harrison Ford
July 03, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBActor Harrison Ford feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Harrison sits down with Conan to discuss nearly changing his name in the early days of his career, smashing the Lego Millennium Falcon on one of his many Conan appearances, and the upcoming release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Plus, Sona asks Conan for tips in preparing her speech as the 2023 Mt SAC Alumnus of the Year. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
What's The Craic?
June 29, 2023 04:05 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBConan talks to Henry from County Donegal about working as a local tour guide and tips for being taken seriously in everyday life.
Sir Paul McCartney
June 26, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBSir Paul McCartney feels wildly elated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul and Conan sit down for a live conversation about the incredible photographs chronicling The Beatles’ first transatlantic trip featured in Paul’s new book 1964: Eyes of the Storm. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Conan Must Go: Sebastian (Argentina)
June 22, 2023 04:05 - 18 minutes - 17 MBConan chats with Sebastian from Buenos Aires about painting for rock stars, being good looking men, and what would give Conan away in Argentina.
Tomato Soup Chin
June 22, 2023 04:05 - 18 minutes - 17 MBConan chats with Sebastian from Buenos Aires about painting for rock stars, being good looking men, and what would give Conan away in Argentina.
Kelly Clarkson
June 21, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBSinger Kelly Clarkson feels honored and super cheesy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kelly sits down with Conan to talk about all the odd jobs she worked prior to her singing career, the uncertain early days of American Idol, getting personal with her 10th studio album Chemistry, and collaborating with Steve Martin. Plus, Conan takes audience questions about his new Max series Conan O’Brien Must Go, the whereabouts of Jordan Schlansky, the future of the Chill Chums, and more. Presen...
Eric Andre Returns
June 19, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBComedian Eric Andre feels moist about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Eric sits down with Conan to discuss the upcoming sixth season of The Eric Andre Show, pranks that have gone awry, and why you just can’t be ripped as a comedian. Later, Conan primes his team for a notable upcoming potential guest. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
The Ice Machine
June 15, 2023 04:05 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBConan speaks with Gaew from Buriram about his family racing enterprise, working for a factory team, and stepping out of his brother’s shadow.
Claire Danes
June 12, 2023 04:05 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBActress Claire Danes feels decidedly giddy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Claire sits down with Conan to discuss how an early interest in mimicry sparked a prolific lifelong career in the industry, throwing costume parties in her bachelorette pad, and the most emotionally striking scene from Fleishman Is In Trouble. Later, Matt Gourley opens the floodgates of rhyming reviews as the team Reviews the Reviewers. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Conan Must Go: Matias (Argentina)
June 08, 2023 04:05 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBConan talks to Matias from Buenos Aires about his long-running news radio show entering its 11th season.
Yo Soy Messi
June 08, 2023 04:05 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBConan talks to Matias from Buenos Aires about his long-running news radio show entering its 11th season.
The Lost Hans and Franz Movie Episode 4
June 07, 2023 04:05 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOn the thrilling finale of The Lost Hans and Franz Movie, Hans, Franz, and Arnold discover the true face behind the evil girlyman plot. Plus, remembering other SNL inspired movie scripts that never made the cut.