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.
702 episodes transcribedConan sits down with comic and staff writer Brian Kiley for a look back on their storied partnership over the years. Wanna get a chance to talk to Con...
Comedian and actor Denis Leary feels like he could give a f*** about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Denis sits down with Conan to discuss their shared...
Conan talks to film preservationist Joey in Toronto about working on famous home movie collections and uncovering remarkable footage of his own grandp...
Actress Halle Berry feels still ghosted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Halle sits down with Conan to discuss learning how to fight back against h...
Conan and special guest Kevin Nealon chat with luchador Chris from Tucson about his wrestling persona The Prophet, his new agua frescas line, and what...
Comedian Kevin Nealon feels nothing about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kevin sits down with Conan once more to discuss how a certain cat and a pair...
Conan talks to Noah in Woburn, MA about working as a condom size specialist and the latest developments in condom technology. Wanna get a chance to ta...
Filmmaker Josh Safdie feels like a liar saying he feels anything about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Josh sits down with Conan to discuss showcasing A...
Conan chats with clown Mathew in Australia about working in a multi-generational circus family. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: team...
Singer-songwriter Charli XCX feels nervous about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Charli sits down with Conan to discuss starting out in London’s undergr...
Conan carefully considers what dramatic role he’d come out of acting retirement for. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/ap...
Actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster feels ambivalent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jodie sits down with Conan to discuss her experience working a...
Conan helps Aaron Bleyaert improve the quality of his segment pitches for the podcast. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/...
Actor Matt Damon feels good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Matt sits down with Conan to discuss sharing a bank account with Ben Affleck at the st...
Conan talks to jazz singer Lucy in New York City about vocal scat technique and the themes of her favorite tunes.Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan?...
Actress D’Arcy Carden feels literally very happy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. D’Arcy sits down with Conan once more to discuss childhood tales...
Conan talks to Sandra from Lakewood, CA about running a perfume shop and tips for getting a TikTok to go viral. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? S...
Actor Paul Rudd feels right chuffed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul sits down with Conan once more to discuss his father’s obsession with the...
Conan and special guest D’Arcy Carden talk to Derek from Mountain View, CA about working as a commissioner for the San Francisco Pinball Department. W...
Director and screenwriter James L. Brooks feels quizzical about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. James sits down with Conan to discuss his journey from C...
