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.
544 episodes transcribedWeezer frontman Rivers Cuomo feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rivers sits down with Conan to talk about his love of Beethoven, going...
Conan chats with Molly from Collingwood, Ontario about working as a model, being paid to plant trees, and whether they might be related. Wanna get a c...
Actress Mila Kunis feels irrelevant about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mila returns to chat with Conan about talking her kids through the tough stuff...
Conan talks with historian Joris in the Netherlands about the Black Death, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and what historical disease Conan would perso...
Actor and comedian Billy Eichner feels over the moon about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Billy sits down with Conan once again to discuss making an au...
Conan chats with Violet in Kalamazoo, MI about working as a stripper, what Conan’s stage name would be, and what song he would dance to. Wanna get a c...
Actor and comedian Jack McBrayer feels honored about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jack sits down with Conan to discuss working in a factory, landing...
Conan talks to plastic surgeon Ahmed to find out what procedures he recommends to spruce up Conan's aging physique and to perform a little surgery rol...
Comedian Leslie Jones could give a sh*t if she was Conan O’Brien’s friend. Leslie sits down with Conan to discuss her new podcast The Fckry, writing s...
Conan speaks with ICU nurse Effie from Durham, North Carolina to find out how she and her fellow nurses keep themselves entertained and how Conan migh...
Legendary sitcom director James Burrows feels sanguine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. James sits down with Conan to talk about his new book Direc...
Conan chats with Kevin in Juárez, Mexico about working in a candy factory and the one bit of American history Conan thinks every first-time visitor sh...
Actor Luke Wilson feels that, on the advice of his counsel, it’s best that he agree to be clear about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Luke sits down wit...
Conan talks with Benji from Kampala about the challenges of organizing a traditional Ugandan wedding. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here...
Comedian Nicole Byer feels giddy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Nicole returns to chat with Conan about being loved by kids, the wisdom of John C...
Conan chats with Jake in Tbilisi, Georgia about his adventures riding his motorcycle around the world. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit her...
Actress, comedian, and producer Aubrey Plaza feels totally fine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Aubrey sits down with Conan to discuss playing bas...
Conan speaks with Connor from Vancouver about directing animated features and the hardships of height. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit her...
Conan sits down with his significant other, Liza Powel O’Brien, in this very special bonus episode from her own podcast, Significant Others. Listen as...
