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.
599 episodes transcribedWriter and actor Bob Odenkirk feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bob sits down with Conan to talk about making a (literal) mess togeth...
Writer/director/producer Adam McKay feels old-fashioned-twelve-year-old-about-to-have-a-sleepover excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Adam sit...
Comedian and television host Seth Meyers feels anxious and excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Seth sits down with Conan to talk about coming...
Actress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson feels insecure about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.Kate sits down with Conan to talk about the key to being a good...
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal feels enigmatic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Shaq sits down with Conan to talk about his uniquely philosophi...
Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer feel zippy and super-duper excited, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends. Angela and Jenna sit down with...
Actress Jane Lynch feels chosen and honored about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jane sits down with Conan to talk about throwing a track suit on seeth...
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kenan and Conan sit down to talk about the importance of manners, a...
Musician Dave Grohl feels somewhat conflicted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Dave sits down with Conan to talk about the merits of fried chicken...
Actor and comedian David Spade feels sort of excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David sits down with Conan to talk about learning the ropes w...
Actor Bryan Cranston feels very lucky about being happily paid to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bryan sits down with Conan to talk about brushes with Cha...
Comedian Mike Birbiglia feels terrified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mike sits down with Conan to talk about taking advantage of his many ailme...
Actor and game show host Anthony Anderson feels bloated, hungover, and constipated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Anthony sits down with Conan to...
It’s time to get sexy! The hilarious comedian Nicole Byer joins Conan to introduce her sex & relationship podcast ‘Why Won’t You Date Me?’ to the Team...
Comedian and actor Fred Armisen feels productive about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Fred sits down with Conan to talk about approaching life from a d...
Political commentator Ron Reagan joins Conan to discuss the insurrection at the US Capitol building on January 6th.
Actor Matthew Rhys feels blank about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Matthew sits down with Conan to talk about living out his boyhood fantasies on Perr...
Actress and comedian Amy Sedaris feels bullied into being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Amy sits down with Conan to talk about unfriendly wig shops, the fun...
Actress Kaley Cuoco feels giddy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kaley sits down with Conan to talk about working with John Ritter, going full blas...
