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 transcribedConan chats with Vasco in Portugal about the rich history of the region, favorite Portuguese delicacies, and Conan’s potential as a surfing wingman. W...
Conan talks to Katherina from Austria about her heavy metal band Cringe Blizzard, German anti-jokes, and finding a lost t-shirt. Wanna get a chance to...
Actor Jeff Bridges feels very open and a lot of love about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jeff sits down with Conan to discuss his early work in Thunde...
Conan talks to Jules and Maria in Miami about Jules' diagnosis with ALS, how AI has helped retain his voice, challenges and inspirations in day-to-day...
Actor Don Cheadle feels delighted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Don sits down with Conan to talk about his return to jazz music, sharing stories...
Back in the studio for the Summer S’mores finale, Conan and the Chill Chums find out just who among them has the most to offer culturally.
Comedian Alex Edelman feels apprehensive about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Alex sits down with Conan to chat about local stories from their shared h...
Drinks finally in hand, the Chill Chums throw down in a high-stakes game of Chubby Bunny.
Actor Walton Goggins feels cozy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Walton sits down with Conan to discuss his travels in Southeast Asia, set stories...
Conan struggles to roast a hot dog while the Chums contend with Sona’s deeply intrusive thoughts.
Michael “Mike D” Diamond feels optimistically uncertain about being Conan O’Brien’s friend; Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz would certainly like to be, but is...
Conan and the Chill Chums get into a very heated and very timely Summer S’mores discussion about fake Christmas trees, snow, and One Tree Hill.
Actor, comedian, and musician Jack Black feels magnificent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jack sits down with Conan to discuss the appropriate us...
Conan and the Chums get in touch with their inner outdoorsfolk from the wilderness of Sona’s backyard on another Summer S’mores special.
Comedian Nikki Glaser feels ecstatic, honored, and quite tan about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Nikki sits down with Conan to chat about her process...
On the first Summer S’mores of the season, Conan prepares for a trip to the mythical land of Altadena.
Actress Lisa Kudrow feels good - no, really good - about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Lisa sits down with Conan once again to discuss survival meals...
Conan talks to Etta from Los Angeles about working at a sober living facility, recovering from addiction, and why the LGBTQ+ population is disproporti...
Actor, comedian, and late night host James Corden feels delighted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. James sits down with Conan to discuss how growin...
