Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Episodes
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...
John Wilson
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker John Wilson feels very fortunate about being Conan O’Brien’s friend…? John sits down with Conan to talk about the oddest discoveries ...
Uncle Chutney and the Bubble Bunch
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to university graduate Lewis about bad dreams and how to introduce parents to comedy. Then, he chats with William from Anchorage about rel...
Daniel Radcliffe
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Daniel Radcliffe feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Daniel sits down with Conan to talk about his comedy antho...
Maker's On The Rocks
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan chats with Michael from Reno about being a ‘spirits educator’ and which fictional bar he’d go to (and who he would bring along). Wanna g...
"Weird Al" Yankovic
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Musical comedy legend "Weird Al" Yankovic feels figuratively tickled pink to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Weird Al sits down with Conan to talk abo...
Quoll-nan O’Brien
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Brenna from Louisville, Colorado about herpetology and what kind of species Conan would want to be named after him. Wanna get a chanc...
Sean Penn
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Sean Penn feels relieved to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Sean sits down with Conan to discuss finding a balance between art and advocacy, the...
Pre Bottled Urine
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with copywriter Chloe about his happiest memory from the last year. Then he chats with Elizabeth about the new words he’s invented and h...
Bill Burr Returns
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Bill Burr feels honored to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bill sits down with Conan to talk about the art of roasting, steering into shortco...
Dr. FUPA
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with pharmacist Kathy from Illinois about amusement park mishaps and what kind of drug Conan would be. Wanna get a chance to talk to Con...
Desus & Mero
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Desus Nice feels like a diversity hire about being Conan O’Brien’s friend; The Kid Mero feels semi-aroused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend....
Conan Must Go: Mohammed (Ireland)
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Mohammad from Dublin about Conan’s go-to pump-up song if he were a DJ working a crowd. Then, he speaks with Leah from Michigan about ...
Kathryn Hahn
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Kathryn Hahn feels like she’d be lying about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kathryn sits down with Conan to talk about hamming it up in ...
Energeeza
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Jenna from Boulder about his favorite conspiracy theories. Then, he describes his dream history museum exhibit while chatting with ener...
John Krasinski
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor/director John Krasinski feels effervescent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan to talk about going from an intern...
Sasha And The Massive Tea Cup
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with Sasha from Kiev about new and exciting video game ideas, Sasha’s 7-month Dungeons & Dragons campaign, and the weirdest jobs he and ...
President Barack Obama
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
President Barack Obama feels ambivalent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. The 44th President of the United States sits down with Conan to discu...
Don’t Sit Down on Wet Grass
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan hears a diary excerpt from Katelyn at CalTech and shares some of his superstitions. Then he talks with Farhan at NYU about pursuing a career pho...
Tracee Ellis Ross
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, producer, and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross feels really strange, excited, a little squirrelly about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Trac...
Beef Stock Bouillon Broth
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with caller Andrew about the importance of colorizing your home and the pleasures of a good soak. Then he speaks with Chelby in Brooklyn a...
Jake Tapper
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and author Jake Tapper feels cromulent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jake sits down with Conan to talk about hanging out with th...
Avery Blaze
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with Pauline from Sacramento to get professional style tips and to offer advice he’d give to help a friend out of a breakup slump. Wan...
Seth Rogen
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, comedian, and writer Seth Rogen feels fantastic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Seth sits down with Conan to talk about getting starte...
Fruit, There It Is
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan discusses which cereal mascot he could take in a fight while speaking with Maggie from New Hampshire. Then he’s introduced to a very cute bunn...
Eric Andre
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Eric Andre is Conan O’Brien’s friend, and he feels titillated by that. Eric sits down with Conan to talk about showcasing unity and an u...
Fiki’s Gambit
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks to Andrew from Ohio about dairy farming and opening a Conan-themed amusement park. Next, he learns a bit about chess and cursed mugs while...
JB Smoove Returns
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JB Smoove feels optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend, and Miles Grose feels awkward about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. JB and Mile...
The Student Has Become The Master
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conan talks with Merin from Mexico City about the best places to go sightseeing. Then he gives advice on a pastor’s sock puppet problem while speaki...
Abbi Jacobson
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, comedian, and actress Abbi Jacobson feels scrumptious about being Conan O'Brien's friend.Abbi sits down with Conan to talk about hitting the m...
Fanhausen
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the very first Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan, Conan talks with minor league pro wrestler Donovan about his Conan-inspired wrestling persona. Then, Co...
Bob Odenkirk
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer 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 t...
Adam McKay
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer/director/producer Adam McKay feels old-fashioned-twelve-year-old-about-to-have-a-sleepover excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Ada...
Seth Meyers
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Kate Hudson
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Shaquille O'Neal
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal feels enigmatic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Shaq sits down with Conan to talk about his uniquely phi...
Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer feel zippy and super-duper excited, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends. Angela and Jenna sit down ...
Jane Lynch
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kenan Thompson
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 manner...
Dave Grohl
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 chi...
David Spade
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ro...
Bryan Cranston
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
Mike Birbiglia
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Anthony Anderson
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and game show host Anthony Anderson feels bloated, hungover, and constipated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Anthony sits down with Con...
Fred Armisen
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Fred Armisen feels productive about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Fred sits down with Conan to talk about approaching life fro...
Ron Reagan
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Political commentator Ron Reagan joins Conan to discuss the insurrection at the US Capitol building on January 6th. Get access to all the podcasts you...
JB Smoove
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, comedian, and writer JB Smoove feels as though Conan is taking advantage of him and pressuring people into being his friend. JB sits down with...
Matthew Rhys
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Amy Sedaris
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
Kaley Cuoco
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
John Cleese
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian John Cleese feels it is morally imperative to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan to talk about his new book ...
Kristin Chenoweth
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Kristin Chenoweth feels petite about…peeing? Kristin sits down with Conan to talk about their kindred need for an audience, life-changing a...
Kevin Hart
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart feels extremely blessed about being Conan O’Brien's friend.Kevin sits down with Conan to talk about the importance of ...
John Leguizamo
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, comedian, and playwright John Leguizamo feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John and Conan sit down to talk about attempting t...
Sam Richardson
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian Sam Richardson feels honored and obligated to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Sam sits down with Conan to talk about traveling to G...
Jim Parsons
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Jim Parsons feels okay about people saying that he’s Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jim sits down with Conan to talk about recovering from COVID...