Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Episodes
Summer S'mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 2 Episode 2
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan and the Chill Chums enjoy the beautiful outdoors as Conan panics over whether his photo made it into the Montebello newsletter. Get access to al...
Vanessa Bayer
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and comedian Vanessa Bayer feels honestly thrilled about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Vanessa sits down with Conan to discuss the perks ...
Summer S'mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 2 Episode 1
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan and the Chill Chums create a soothing outdoor summer soundscape with the return of the Summer S’mores special. Get access to all the podcasts ...
Jeff Goldblum Returns
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Goldblum feels utterly drenched and purged about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jeff and Conan sit down once again to discuss Jeff’s myster...
Safari So Goody
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan chats with safari guide Alex about his most intense experiences in the field and what animal Conan most identifies with. Wanna get a chance t...
Professor Brian Cox
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor and physicist Brian Cox has no idea how to feel about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Professor Brian Cox sits down with Conan to discuss...
Cat Shaming
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Lynnea about haunted hotels, massive cats, and what kind of ghost Conan plans on being. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit ...
Tig Notaro Returns
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tig Notaro feels gay about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tig sits down with Conan once again to discuss which of her kids she thinks is going i...
Shawshank O’Brien
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with Walt in North Carolina about what it’s like to work on death row and how Conan would fare as a prison warden. Wanna get a chance t...
Live With Bill Hader At The Wiltern Theater
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Hader joins Conan live at the Wiltern Theater to talk about the first time he met Arnold Schwarzenegger, bits that never die, and coping with anx...
Elle Fanning
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Elle Fanning feels honored about being Conan O’Brien’s pretty good friend. Elle and Conan sit down to discuss taking liberties with histo...
The Stressed Pelvis
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Lindsay from Halifax about her work with sensory deprivation chambers and Conan’s personal meditation practice. Wanna get a chance t...
Paul F. Tompkins
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Paul F. Tompkins feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul sits down with Conan to discuss getting started in...
The Body Man
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan chats with Tyler from Mississippi Mills about being a bus driver, feeling unsafe on the job, and what disses Conan would sling at his younger se...
John Mulaney Returns
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian John Mulaney feels irregardless about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan once again to discuss what goes into craft...
Melissa and the Cherry Wood Hand
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan chats with Melissa from Detroit about risking life and limb building picture frames and what to do with the scrap wood left over. Wanna get a c...
Molly Shannon
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Molly Shannon feels proud to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Molly sits down with Conan to talk about being a child stowaway, the reckless phy...
The Emotional Health of My Don Johnson
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Chris from Wilmette, IL about working as a North Pole expedition guide and whether Conan could handle life in the Arctic. Wanna get a ...
Stephen Merchant
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, writer, and director Stephen Merchant feels overqualified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Stephen sits down with Conan to discuss h...
Gonzo's Nose
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with Emma about her work making leather bondage harnesses and the wonderful world of custom sex gear. Wanna get a chance to talk to Co...
Nick Offerman Returns
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Offerman feels earnestly grateful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Nick sits down with Conan once more to discuss processing feelings of ...
The High Priestess
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan consults with tarot reader Patti to receive his very own personalized fortune. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/...
Aimee Mann
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann feels apprehensive about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Aimee sits down with Conan to discuss her tumultuous childhoo...
Rest In Pee Wee
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with Maureen from Michigan about working as a taxidermist and how and where she would pose a taxidermied Conan. Wanna get a chance to ...
Paul Rudd Returns
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Paul Rudd feels heart-warmed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul sits down with Conan once again to talk about their love of European ...
Social Morays
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Rebecca in Seattle about working as a professional organizer and how Conan disposes of his unwanted belongings. Wanna get a chance t...
Tracy Morgan
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Tracy Morgan feels bloated to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tracy sits down with Conan to talk about the roots of his iconic comedic sensib...
Lux et Veritas
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan chats with Lux in London about rock climbing with a visual impairment and the dumbest, most physically dangerous thing Conan has ever done. Wan...
David Cross
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian David Cross feels envious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David sits down with Conan to discuss his incredible career in c...
The Mafia Puppy Doctor
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Jonathan about being a small animal veterinarian and what kind of animal Conan would turn into if he had the chance. Wanna get a chanc...
Julie Bowen
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Julie Bowen feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Julie sits down with Conan to talk about tuning in to the sho...
Livin’ The Dean
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan chats with Dean in Florida about being a professional sand sculptor and what moment in history Conan would change to benefit himself (and only h...
Mike Schur
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Producer and writer Mike Schur feels fine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mike and Conan sit down to talk about Mike’s new book How To Be P...
Phil The D!@k Whittler
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with designer Phil from Minneapolis about designing fake products for a fake grocery store. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit h...
Oops, All Ads!
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend has fans all over the world, one very important part of the show is only available to US listeners–the ads! Fro...
Slash
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary guitarist Slash feels pretty damn good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Slash sits down with Conan to discuss loving bikes before lo...
An Eye for an Eye
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with Sara from Westerly, Rhode Island about the worst eye ailment she’s ever seen in her work as an optometrist. Wanna get a chance to...
Marshawn Lynch
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch feels blessed to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Marshawn sits down with Conan for a special live Super Bowl episode to...
The Need for Weed
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Matthew in Las Vegas about what it’s like to manage the world’s largest cannabis dispensary and which terrible superpower Conan wou...
Judy Greer
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Judy Greer feels very privileged to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Judy sits down with Conan to discuss being late bloomers, onscreen intimac...
Tanks for the Memories
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with Forrest in Maine about his work designing commercial tanks and what sort of tank Conan would drive (if he was allowed). Wanna get a...
Justice Sonia Sotomayor
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justice Sonia Sotomayor feels intimidated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Justice Sotomayor sits down with Conan to discuss the foundations...
Moses Storm
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Moses Storm feels psychotic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Moses sits down with Conan to talk about his new comedy special Trash Wh...
An American In Scotland
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with Mimi in South Queensferry, Scotland about the town’s history of witch hunts and her work in conservation geography. Wanna get a c...
Patton Oswalt & Meredith Salenger
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Patton Oswalt feels 100% not embarrassed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Actress Meredith Salenger feels so blessed about being Conan...
Dating Your Family In Iceland
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with Bjarki from Reykjavik about life in Iceland and how it could be improved by Conan’s despotic rule. Wanna get a chance to talk to C...
Bowen Yang
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Bowen Yang feels dissociative about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bowen sits down with Conan to discuss SNL-induced dread, putting toget...
The Fiddler And The Ski Mall
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with Jesse at the World Expo in Dubai about playing rock violin and which musical act Conan would play lead guitar for if given the oppor...
Zach Galifianakis Returns
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Zach Galifianakis feels…sincere about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Zach sits down with Conan once again to discuss comedy bits to do ...
Skull Soup
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conan chats with Phil in Fall River, MA about working in the Lizzie Borden house and how Conan would solve the murder once and for all. Wanna get a c...
Chris Redd
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Chris Redd feels lucky as a motherf*cker to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Chris sits down with Conan to talk about escaping his hometown, h...
C.U.T.I.E.
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with roboticist Abhijeet about improving people’s lives with robots and his robot companion C.U.T.I.E. Wanna get a chance to talk to C...
Kieran Culkin
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Kieran Culkin feels like goal-achieved to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kieran sits down with Conan to discuss fulfilling a dream of hosting S...
A Lesson In Provinces
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with criminal defense lawyer Anny about how he would do on the stand and which historical crime he would go back and commit properly. Wan...
Jim Gaffigan Returns
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Jim Gaffigan feels ecstatic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jim returns to the show to sit down once again with Conan to discuss ver...
Turner Classic Wine Club
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with dental hygienist Chrissy from Baltimore about listening to the podcast while she runs and silent movie-themed wine. Wanna get a cha...
Quentin Tarantino
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Screenwriter and director Quentin Tarantino feels trepidatious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Quentin sits down with Conan to discuss drawin...
Will Forte
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and writer Will Forte feels honored about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.Will sits down with Conan to discuss getting married and becoming a f...
The Professional Patient
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Katie from Virginia about her work as a standardized patient and to test his reaction to receiving bad medical news. Wanna get a chanc...
Lea DeLaria
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, musician, and actress Lea DeLaria is gagging to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Lea sits down with Conan to talk about bursting onto the sta...
Kidditch Camp
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with architect Erik from Milwaukee about designing summer camps and the torture chambers that Conan and his team would design for one ano...
Ellie Kemper
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Ellie Kemper feels thrilled about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Ellie sits down with Conan to talk about mining sincerity for comedy whil...
Trapped and Neutered
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan chats with Emily from Kentucky about studying clinical psychology and working with a trap-neuter-release nonprofit for cats. Wanna get a chance...
John Lithgow
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor John Lithgow is already Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan to discuss his favorite sketches from collaborating together duri...
Thinking About Stew
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Brittany from Buffalo, NY about working as a skydiving instructor and whether Conan would be able to keep it together on a dive. Wanna...
Howie Mandel
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Howie Mandel feels fantastic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Howie sits down with Conan to talk about why one must own a b...
Pharmacies and Fast Food in Cairo
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with Nariman from Cairo about tanning, Egyptian fast food, and dealing with post-pandemic anxiety. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? ...
Live with Will Arnett at the Wiltern Theatre
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Will Arnett feels absolutely ecstatic about being Conan O'Brien's friend. Live from the Wiltern Theatre, Conan is joined by Will Arnett to talk...
Rachel Dratch
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, comedian, and writer Rachel Dratch feels overly excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rachel sits down with Conan to discuss the D...
Karaoke Tribal Law
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan speaks with Marcus from Kamloops, British Columbia about his work as a land assessor and Conan’s mysterious improv technique. Wanna get a cha...
Elvis Costello
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello feels splendiferous about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Elvis sits down with Conan to talk about his new Audible...
Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell join Conan to discuss the upcoming third season of Inside Conan: An Important Hollywood Podcast while they share fav...
Daniel Sloss
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, actor, and writer Daniel Sloss feels privileged about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Conan sits down with Daniel to chat about the impor...
A Belgian In France
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan chats with Manu from Nassigny, France about renovating a small-town Airbnb in the country's geographical center. Wanna get a chance to talk to ...
Simon Rich
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and humorist Simon Rich feels extremely grateful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.Conan sits down with Simon to discuss writing affable v...
Hometown Dermatologist
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to dermatologist Tim from his very own hometown of Brookline, MA about getting a full body exam and whether Conan would be tasty if consum...
Jake Gyllenhaal
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal feels so many things about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jake sits down with Conan to talk about kindness in entertainmen...
The Looming Comedian
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to obituary writer Kitty to better understand how he’ll be remembered after he’s dead. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit he...
Anderson Cooper
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and news anchor Anderson Cooper feels kind of thrilled that he can be considered Conan O’Brien’s friend. Anderson sits down with Conan...
The Dungeonmaster
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Turner from Austin, TX about the work that goes into being a quality D&D Dungeon Master and whether or not he could take Stephen Colber...
Tiffany Haddish
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish feels amazing about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tiffany sits down with Conan to chat about the life-saving...
Roller Girl
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Rose from Tennessee about the roller derby scene and her professional life as an exterminator. Plus, Conan shares which historical figu...
Melissa McCarthy
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, comedian, and producer Melissa McCarthy feels just delightful about being Conan O’Brien’s best friend. Melissa sits down with Conan to cha...
New Team Coco Podcast!
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Conan podcast universe just got a little bigger with Parks and Recollection, the definitive Parks and Recreation recap podcast hosted by Rob Lowe ...
Conan Talks About Norm Macdonald
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan, Andy Richter, and longtime show producer Frank Smiley sit down to pay tribute to and discuss the legacy of Norm Macdonald - from his first stan...
A.T.O.S
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to author Megan about the rules of writing children’s books. Then, he speaks with Christian from San Diego about the best lock-picking t...
Alan Yang
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer/director/producer Alan Yang feels like he’s weirdly fulfilling a childhood dream-thing about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Alan sits dow...
Whip It Well
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with opera singer Kyle to learn techniques for improving his singing (and speaking) voice. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit he...
Kristen Schaal
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian Kristen Schaal feels relieved about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kristen sits down with Conan to talk about growing up on a r...
A Cobb Salad For The Lady
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with Mary Anna from North Carolina about his absolute worst dating experience. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco...
Joel McHale
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian Joel McHale feels a little anxious, but good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Joel sits down with Conan to talk about his a...
Coroner O'Brien
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with pathologist Yaman from Texas about how to perform an autopsy. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallCo...
Hannah Einbinder
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Hannah Einbinder feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Hannah sits down with Conan to discuss skin care secrets, launching ...
Therizinosaurus O'Brien
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Jimmy from Orlando about paleontological history and Conan’s personal favorite dinosaur. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Subm...
Michael Keaton
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Michael Keaton feels so happy about being here and being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Michael sits down with Conan to talk about childhood actin...
Pen Pals
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk join Conan to talk about their podcast Pen Pals and to answer a listener question on how to fall asleep fast. Listen ...
Cecily Strong
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and comedian Cecily Strong feels honored about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Cecily sits down with Conan to discuss the poignant themes t...
Down To The Cockaroo
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to tattoo artist Kristina about what kind of tattoo Conan ought to get and the incredible tattoo belonging to her husband. Wanna get a c...
Flula Borg
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, comedian, and musician Flula Borg feels mmmmmh…oooooooh about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.Flula sits down with Conan to talk about his f...
Haunted Hoochie
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Nancy from Chicago about her work as a haunted house reviewer, and gets assigned his very own haunted house role. Wanna get a chance to...