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.
592 episodes transcribedActress and comedian Maria Bamford feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend (if he needs her friendship). Maria sits down with Conan to discus...
Conan chats with Rene from the Netherlands about designing custom bicycles, horse riding underwear, and Conan’s favorite biking trails. Wanna get a ch...
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer feels short, indifferent, sometimes angry about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Cedric sits down with Conan to discuss w...
Conan chats with Kayla about their several chance encounters and to see if he can help her expedite her new passport.
On the Summer S'mores finale, Conan expresses his deep and profound shame at his own indulgence around the campfire.
Actor 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...
The wheels begin to fall off as Conan and the Chill Chums eat their own pizza faces and roast dessert bananas.
Martin 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...
Conan and the Chill Chums take a moment to appreciate a pizza art gallery featuring their likenesses.
John 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 att...
Conan and the Chill Chums get a hands on lesson in pizza crafting from their Solo Stove representatives.
Actor Matthew Rhys feels equal parts confused and terrified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Matthew sits down with Conan once more to discuss comp...
Conan shares memories of the great Paul Reubens before revisiting their interview on the podcast. Original episode release date: March 9, 2020
Conan and the Chill Chums take in breathtaking views, enjoy a seasonal beverage, and rate each other’s fashion choices on another Summer S’mores speci...
Comedian 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...
Conan and the Chill Chums plan out the rest of their summer by deciding their hypothetical last meals on a Summer S’mores special.
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne feels carefree and buoyant about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David sits down with Conan to discuss his Scottish h...
Conan talks to boxing instructor Terri from Atlanta about fight promotion and working as an undercover police officer before running through a practic...
Conan sits down with Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins for a conversation about navigating the changing music industry over a 35 year career and t...
