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.
532 episodes transcribedComedian, director and producer W. Kamau Bell feels insistent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.Kamau returns to chat with Conan once more about the...
Conan speaks with Brie in Utah about mothering six sons, her post-Mormon experiences with coffee and alcohol, and owning her own bridal shop. Plus, Co...
Comedy legend Carol Burnett feels so much love for Conan O’Brien. Carol sits down with Conan to discuss her introduction to the comedic arts, memorabl...
Conan talks to Brandon from Georgetown, Ontario about investigating paranormal occurrences, the scariest destinations, and Conan’s unique haunting sty...
Actress and comedian Kristen Wiig feels warm about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kristen sits down with Conan to discuss sketch comedy’s “false positi...
Conan chats with Janis in Miami about her work as a sex therapist, how to have more fun in the bedroom, and what Conan’s team would teach in sex thera...
Musician Jon Bon Jovi feels mildly amused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jon sits down with Conan live in Miami to discuss his new documentary Th...
Conan speaks to Trey in Los Angeles about working as a Game Master in escape rooms and Conan’s transition into serious acting. Wanna get a chance to t...
Actor and comedian Zach Woods feels “pick me” about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Zach sits down with Conan to discuss why being smart is overrated, h...
Businesswoman and philanthropist Melinda French Gates feels like a bit of a newbie about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.Melinda sits down with Conan to...
Comedian and actress Chelsea Peretti feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Chelsea sits down with Conan to discuss her comedy influences,...
Conan chats with Liz from Providence, RI about working as a children’s librarian and what role Conan would fill in a fairy tale world. Wanna get a cha...
Actor and comedian Adam Sandler feels sad about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.Adam sits down with Conan once more to discuss the celebrities he’s still...
It’s been said that history is written by the person at the typewriter. But who did the person who made history depend on? Often, it’s impossible to f...
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross feels delighted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tracee returns to chat with Conan once more about starring in the Best P...
Conan helps newly single Team Coco social media producer Sam punch up her dating app profiles on a Valentine’s Day special. Wanna get a chance to talk...
Larry David feels so-so about being Conan’s friend.Larry sits down with Conan to discuss the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, why parties should...
Conan talks to Sona, his number one fan, about life with her two toddlers, slacking off in the middle of the day, and Team Coco fan fiction. Wanna get...
Actress Kaley Cuoco returns to chat with Conan once again about shooting her action movie Role Play while pregnant, being discouraged from acting as a...
