Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
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.
Episodes
Conan speaks to Gualter from Portugal about working as a tailor and what kind of suit he would make for Conan.
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Actress and comedian Maria Bamford feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend (if he needs her friendship).
Maria sits down with Conan to discuss her new book Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere, the compulsion to consider everything and to share everything, being trained in the Suzuki method of violin, and the roadblocks of getting treatment for an eating disorder. Plus, Con...
Conan chats with Rene from the Netherlands about designing custom bicycles, horse riding underwear, and Conan’s favorite biking trails.
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Comedian Cedric the Entertainer feels short, indifferent, sometimes angry about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Cedric sits down with Conan to discuss working as a State Farm claims adjuster, how Steve Harvey helped launch his career, the human message behind The Neighborhood, and his new novel Flipping Boxcars. Plus, Conan and his team provide tips on getting a voicemail through to the show.
Conan chats with Kayla about their several chance encounters and to see if he can help her expedite her new passport.
Legendary hip-hop musician Questlove feels fine with being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Questlove sits down with Conan to discuss his classical musical training, the improbable genesis of The Roots, how they “pulled a Hendrix” to come out on top, and curating experimental playlists for high-profile friends.
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This episode was recorded on 6/20/23.
On the Summer S'mores finale, Conan expresses his deep and profound shame at his own indulgence around the campfire.
Actor Liam Neeson feels like he wants to sing, but also a bit nervous about being friends with Conan O’Brien.
Liam sits down with Conan to discuss his real-life set of particular skills, working at the Guinness plant, and his personal litmus test when reading a script for the first time. Later, David Hopping gives a first-hand report from the Taylor Swift concert.
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This episo...
The wheels begin to fall off as Conan and the Chill Chums eat their own pizza faces and roast dessert bananas.
Martin Short feels duped about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Steve Martin feels sad about being Conan O’Brien’s only friend.
Martin and Steve sit down to talk with Conan about his cameo appearance in their live show, season 3 of Only Murders in the Building, the origin of their working partnership, and run-ins with Elvis and Frank Sinatra.
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This episode was recorded on 5/17/2...
Conan and the Chill Chums take a moment to appreciate a pizza art gallery featuring their likenesses.
John Mulaney feels [redacted] about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
John and Conan sit down to discuss the mystery of how art gets financed, seeking attention as kids, and early morning wiffle ball games with his son. Plus, Conan finally delivers on his long-awaited gift for Matt Gourley’s birthday.
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This episode was recorded on 8/7/2023.
Conan and the Chill Chums get a hands on lesson in pizza crafting from their Solo Stove representatives.
Actor Matthew Rhys feels equal parts confused and terrified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Matthew sits down with Conan once more to discuss competing for the role of James Bond, riding vintage motorcycles on Perry Mason, purchasing and restoring a 1939 Wheeler Playmate antique wooden boat, and more. Plus, Conan recalls the time Andy Richter stepped up to help out with a dental procedure.
Conan shares memories of the great Paul Reubens before revisiting their interview on the podcast.
Original episode release date: March 9, 2020
Conan and the Chill Chums take in breathtaking views, enjoy a seasonal beverage, and rate each other’s fashion choices on another Summer S’mores special.
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. feels thankful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Roy sits down with Conan to discuss tailoring an effective set for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, honing crowd work during sports practice, and the changing landscape of informational media. Plus, the competitive energy heightens as Conan, Matt, and Sona compare the relative popularity of their eponymous sandwiches.
Conan and the Chill Chums plan out the rest of their summer by deciding their hypothetical last meals on a Summer S’mores special.
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne feels carefree and buoyant about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
David sits down with Conan to discuss his Scottish heritage, the inspiration for the iconic oversized suit, and telling the story of Filipino First Lady Imelda Marcos in his new Broadway musical Here Lies Love. Plus, Matt Gourley shares his training regimen as he prepares to return to the soccer pitch.
This episode was recorded on 5/11...
Conan talks to boxing instructor Terri from Atlanta about fight promotion and working as an undercover police officer before running through a practice drug sting.
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