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.
527 episodes transcribedIn this special episode of Conan O’Brien IS a Fan, Conan sits down with Ashley Flowers of the podcast Crime Junkie to discuss what got her into true c...
Former First Lady Michelle Obama feels less cautious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Michelle returns to sit down with Conan once more to discuss...
Conan chats with Jackie from Ontario about working at the Toronto Humane Society, studying baboons, and tricks to get your cat to love you.
Actor Randall Park feels neither here nor there about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Randall sits down with Conan to discuss coming out as an actor to...
Actress Lizzy Caplan feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Lizzy sits down with Conan to talk about being well-positioned geographically,...
Conan chats with Visa from Finland about coffee, the sauna, and playing in a metal band.
Stephen Colbert feels put upon about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Stephen sits down with Conan live at the Beacon Theater to discuss dalliances in It...
Conan chats with Edom from Ethiopia about crafting scented candles and perfumes and what Conan would choose as his signature scent. Wanna get a chance...
Tracy Morgan feels like a man about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tracy sits down with Conan live at the Beacon Theater to discuss getting back into d...
Conan talks to Jenna from Dallas about working as a middle school principal and which classroom management strategy Conan should use with his team.Wan...
Kumail Nanjiani feels skeptical about being Conan O’Brien’s best friend. Kumail sits down with Conan once again to discuss being an awkward kid, disco...
Conan talks to Veronika from Eger, Hungary about beach food, getting engaged, and writing a wedding speech. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Subm...
Comedian Bill Burr joins Conan live from the SiriusXM Garage to discuss his new film Old Dads, shingles, and laughing at what you can’t change. Plus,...
Comedian and actor Nick Kroll feels strongly about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Nick sits down with Conan once again to discuss his new special Littl...
Conan chats with toymaker Ben from northwest Arkansas about the toys he despises, which ones he’s most proud of, and Conan’s favorite toy of all time....
JB Smoove feels frustrated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. JB joins Conan live from the SiriusXM Garage to discuss fashion, how to pull people in,...
Actor Colin Hanks feels…excited (?) about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Colin sits down with Conan to discuss composing a good Twitter bio, creating a...
Conan is joined by Amir from Tehran to hear firsthand about the situation in Iran, what it’s like to live through revolution, and what we can do to he...
Actor and comedian Kevin Nealon feels obligated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kevin sits down with Conan once again to discuss his new book I Ex...
