Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
577 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours 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
Summer S'mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 2 Episode 3
June 23, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBConan shares his most traumatic backyard memories with the Chill Chums on another Summer S’mores special.
David Sedaris Returns
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBWriter David Sedaris feels fantastic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David and Conan sit down together once more to discuss David’s new book Happy-Go-Lucky, the importance of dressing up, being alone in Alaska, and family dysfunction. Later, Conan considers the possibility of performing in hospital delivery rooms as he and his team Review the Reviewers. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Summer S'mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 2 Episode 2
June 16, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBConan and the Chill Chums enjoy the beautiful outdoors as Conan panics over whether his photo made it into the Montebello newsletter.
Vanessa Bayer
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBActress and comedian Vanessa Bayer feels honestly thrilled about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Vanessa sits down with Conan to discuss the perks of her childhood illness, performing improv on a cruise ship, originating iconic sketches like the Bar Mitzvah Boy and Totino’s on SNL, and her new home shopping comedy I Love That For You. Later, Sona gives Conan a lesson in basic Armenian. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and...
Summer S'mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 2 Episode 1
June 09, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBConan and the Chill Chums create a soothing outdoor summer soundscape with the return of the Summer S’mores special.
Jeff Goldblum Returns
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBJeff Goldblum feels utterly drenched and purged about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jeff and Conan sit down once again to discuss Jeff’s mysterious dreams, jazz musicianship, the movie theater experiences that blew them away, and reprising the role of Dr. Ian Malcolm in the upcoming Jurassic World: Dominion. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Safari So Goody
June 02, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBConan chats with safari guide Alex about his most intense experiences in the field and what animal Conan most identifies with. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Professor Brian Cox
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBProfessor and physicist Brian Cox has no idea how to feel about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Professor Brian Cox sits down with Conan to discuss feeling insignificant at the size of the universe, doing sketch comedy with Stephen Hawking, starting out as a rock musician, and his new show Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey. Later, Conan and his team desperately try to get themselves in sync. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour d...
Cat Shaming
May 26, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBConan talks to Lynnea about haunted hotels, massive cats, and what kind of ghost Conan plans on being. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Tig Notaro Returns
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBTig Notaro feels gay about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tig sits down with Conan once again to discuss which of her kids she thinks is going into comedy, favorite jokes and pranks, and her inability to identify celebrities. Plus, Conan and his team issue an inaugural broadcast from their brand new podcast space. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Shawshank O’Brien
May 19, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBConan talks with Walt in North Carolina about what it’s like to work on death row and how Conan would fare as a prison warden. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Live With Bill Hader At The Wiltern Theater
May 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBBill Hader joins Conan live at the Wiltern Theater to talk about the first time he met Arnold Schwarzenegger, bits that never die, and coping with anxiety. Plus, Conan and his team take audience questions about how Conan would break into the industry today, moments that make them glad to be alive, and more. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Elle Fanning
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBActress Elle Fanning feels honored about being Conan O’Brien’s pretty good friend. Elle and Conan sit down to discuss taking liberties with history on The Great, famous relatives, and her new drama miniseries The Girl from Plainville. Plus, Conan recounts his pre-late night success with his boy band during the State of the Podcast. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
The Stressed Pelvis
May 12, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBConan talks to Lindsay from Halifax about her work with sensory deprivation chambers and Conan’s personal meditation practice. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Paul F. Tompkins
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBComedian Paul F. Tompkins feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul sits down with Conan to discuss getting started in one of the hardest cities for stand-up comedy, the origin behind his trademark gentleman’s wear, and his live variety show Varietopia. Later, Conan muses at the list of books purchased on his stolen Kindle. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
The Body Man
May 05, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBConan chats with Tyler from Mississippi Mills about being a bus driver, feeling unsafe on the job, and what disses Conan would sling at his younger self. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
John Mulaney Returns
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBComedian John Mulaney feels irregardless about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan once again to discuss what goes into crafting an SNL monologue, putting all of himself into his new special From Scratch, and seeing the world through the eyes of his son. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Melissa and the Cherry Wood Hand
April 28, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBConan chats with Melissa from Detroit about risking life and limb building picture frames and what to do with the scrap wood left over. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Molly Shannon
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBActress Molly Shannon feels proud to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Molly sits down with Conan to talk about being a child stowaway, the reckless physicality of Mary Katherine Gallagher, and her new memoir Hello, Molly! Later, Matt Gourley shares comments from a lustful thread on the Conan subreddit. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
The Emotional Health of My Don Johnson
April 21, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBConan talks to Chris from Wilmette, IL about working as a North Pole expedition guide and whether Conan could handle life in the Arctic. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Stephen Merchant
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBComedian, writer, and director Stephen Merchant feels overqualified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Stephen sits down with Conan to discuss his outrageous height, finding the right showrunner for the American version of The Office, getting to work alongside legends like David Bowie and Christopher Walken, and his newest series The Outlaws. Later, Conan wonders how to capitalize on his natural appeal to kids when he and his team Review the Reviewers. Got a question for Conan? Call...
Gonzo's Nose
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBConan speaks with Emma about her work making leather bondage harnesses and the wonderful world of custom sex gear. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Nick Offerman Returns
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBNick Offerman feels earnestly grateful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Nick sits down with Conan once more to discuss processing feelings of intense jealousy, pitching his new book Where the Deer and the Antelope Play on its own merits, why creating things is critical to overall health, and his Substack column Donkey Thoughts. Later, the gang reunites in person for the first time in years. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour da...
The High Priestess
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBConan consults with tarot reader Patti to receive his very own personalized fortune. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Aimee Mann
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBSinger-songwriter Aimee Mann feels apprehensive about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Aimee sits down with Conan to discuss her tumultuous childhood, early days on the scene with her band The Young Snakes, and the importance of being able to say what you think and feel. Plus, Team Coco’s own gossip expert Solomon Georgio shares some hot historical goss dating all the way back to 1892. Check out The Juice with Solomon Georgio here. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451...
Rest In Pee Wee
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBConan speaks with Maureen from Michigan about working as a taxidermist and how and where she would pose a taxidermied Conan. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Paul Rudd Returns
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBActor Paul Rudd feels heart-warmed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul sits down with Conan once again to talk about their love of European food, measuring their junk, Paul’s upcoming projects, and getting knee-deep in the shit. Later, Matt Gourley shares a song about his relative who was attacked by a chicken. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Social Morays
March 24, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBConan talks to Rebecca in Seattle about working as a professional organizer and how Conan disposes of his unwanted belongings. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Tracy Morgan
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBComedian Tracy Morgan feels bloated to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tracy sits down with Conan to talk about the roots of his iconic comedic sensibilities, his favorite character bits on SNL, starring in The Last O.G., and his emotional recovery from his 2014 truck accident. Plus, Sona confesses to a truly despicable sushi-related crime. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Lux et Veritas
March 17, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBConan chats with Lux in London about rock climbing with a visual impairment and the dumbest, most physically dangerous thing Conan has ever done. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
David Cross
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBActor and comedian David Cross feels envious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David sits down with Conan to discuss his incredible career in comedy, being attacked by his audience, passing down cherished comedic influences through generations, and his new special I’m From the Future. Later, Sona looks back ruefully on her most recent temper tantrum. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
The Mafia Puppy Doctor
March 10, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBConan talks to Jonathan about being a small animal veterinarian and what kind of animal Conan would turn into if he had the chance. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Julie Bowen
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBActress Julie Bowen feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Julie sits down with Conan to talk about tuning in to the show while cycling, the human reproductive system, finding the right sleep aids, and her new podcast Quitters. Later, Conan looks back on his appearance in the latest iteration of SNL's Five-Timers Club. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Livin’ The Dean
March 03, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBConan chats with Dean in Florida about being a professional sand sculptor and what moment in history Conan would change to benefit himself (and only himself). Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Mike Schur
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBProducer and writer Mike Schur feels fine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mike and Conan sit down to talk about Mike’s new book How To Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question, the culture of consequence, and striving to be better at apologizing and forgiving. Later, Conan recounts his experience assisting an unlucky fan with their marriage proposal. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoc...
Phil The D!@k Whittler
February 24, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBConan talks with designer Phil from Minneapolis about designing fake products for a fake grocery store. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Oops, All Ads!
February 23, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBWhile Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend has fans all over the world, one very important part of the show is only available to US listeners–the ads! From Magoosh to Mizzen & Main, Conan has been known to go a little off the rails with his ad reads, so as a treat for our international and American fans alike, Team Coco presents a very special episode of the weirdest and wildest ad reads to date. Welcome to “Oops, All Ads!”
Slash
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBLegendary guitarist Slash feels pretty damn good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Slash sits down with Conan to discuss loving bikes before loving guitars, acquiring his iconic top hat, and working with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators on their newest album 4. Plus, Conan and his team react to a listener’s colonoscopy prank. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
An Eye for an Eye
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBConan speaks with Sara from Westerly, Rhode Island about the worst eye ailment she’s ever seen in her work as an optometrist. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Marshawn Lynch
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBFormer NFL star Marshawn Lynch feels blessed to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Marshawn sits down with Conan for a special live Super Bowl episode to talk about playing off of Will Arnett in Murderville, recovering from the physical intensity of the game, and launching his own agency with Beast Mode Marketing. Plus, Conan and Sona answer audience questions about Conan’s newest project and more. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates...
The Need for Weed
February 10, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBConan talks to Matthew in Las Vegas about what it’s like to manage the world’s largest cannabis dispensary and which terrible superpower Conan would saddle himself with. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Judy Greer
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBActress Judy Greer feels very privileged to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Judy sits down with Conan to discuss being late bloomers, onscreen intimacy with George Clooney, Judy's new scripted podcast ‘Self Center’, and trying to eat more candy. Plus, Conan bemoans the struggle of shopping for compression socks. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Tanks for the Memories
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBConan speaks with Forrest in Maine about his work designing commercial tanks and what sort of tank Conan would drive (if he was allowed). Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Justice Sonia Sotomayor
February 02, 2022 14:16 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBJustice Sonia Sotomayor feels intimidated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Justice Sotomayor sits down with Conan to discuss the foundations of Supreme Court collegiality, her new book Just Help! How to Build a Better World, reacting to the news of Justice Breyer’s retirement, and teaching kids the importance of working together. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
Moses Storm
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBComedian Moses Storm feels psychotic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Moses sits down with Conan to talk about his new comedy special Trash White, being raised by grifters, performing for an audience of cars during the lockdown, and more. Later, Engineer Sam delivers Christmas presents to the team. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
An American In Scotland
January 27, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBConan speaks with Mimi in South Queensferry, Scotland about the town’s history of witch hunts and her work in conservation geography. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Patton Oswalt & Meredith Salenger
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBComedian Patton Oswalt feels 100% not embarrassed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Actress Meredith Salenger feels so blessed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Patton and Meredith sit down with Conan to talk about how they met, odd encounters with Orson Welles, their podcast Did You Get My Text?, and hunting for impossible snacks. Later, Conan helps Sona and Matt prepare for their children's eventual betrothal to one another. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 4...
Dating Your Family In Iceland
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBConan talks with Bjarki from Reykjavik about life in Iceland and how it could be improved by Conan’s despotic rule. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan
Bowen Yang
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBComedian Bowen Yang feels dissociative about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bowen sits down with Conan to discuss SNL-induced dread, putting together the iconic Iceberg skit, touchy interview subjects, and why it’s impossible to write a sketch in advance. Later, Matt Gourley struggles to announce the new season of Sona’s web series Sona Fixes Your Life. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
The Fiddler And The Ski Mall
January 13, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBConan speaks with Jesse at the World Expo in Dubai about playing rock violin and which musical act Conan would play lead guitar for if given the opportunity. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan