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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

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Comedy
Conan O'brien
Hollywood
Friendship
S'mores
Austria
Hershey's
Summer
Saturday Night Live
SNL
New York
Oscars
The Godfather
Scarface
Los Angeles
Severance
If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You
Netflix
Sona Movsesian
Summer S'mores

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 Fri... more

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Actress Olivia Munn feels so excited and amazed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Olivia sits down with Conan to discuss accidentally creating core memories for her kids, breaking the family mold by pursuing acting, and advocating for breast cance... more

Conan explores how his reluctance to follow Sona down the path of hedonism is the result of a complex family history.

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Musician Charlie Puth feels blank about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Charlie sits down with Conan to discuss his worldwide tour for his latest album Whatever’s Clever!, how to change the energy of a room with a single sound, why musicians who make ... more

Conan talks to OBGYN Jessica in New Jersey to receive a long overdue lesson on human anatomy.

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Recent Guests

Charlie Puth
Singer-songwriter and guest on the episode
Music artist
Episode: Charlie Puth
Billie Eilish
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter
Billie Eilish
Episode: Billie Eilish Returns
Cooper Shields
Architectural historian from Ohio
Cultural resource management firm (archaeology-focused)
Episode: Peeping Cooper
Zach Galifianakis
A veteran comedian and actor known for Hangover, Between Two Ferns
Actor/Comedian
Episode: Zach Galifianakis Returns Again
Ike Barinholtz
Actor, comedian, Sal Saperstein in The Studio
The Studio (Apple TV+ series)
Episode: Ike Barinholtz
Jeff Ross
Executive producer; comedian
Brazil? (not specified in transcript)
Episode: The State Of The Entertainment Business With Jeff Ross
Dan Levy
Emmy-winning actor, writer and director known for Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek, Big Mistakes (Netflix)
Episode: Dan Levy
David Oyelowo
Actor known for Selma, Lincoln, The Butler, Newborn
Actor
Episode: David Oyelowo Returns
Elizabeth Banks
Actress, producer and director
Self/Various projects
Episode: Elizabeth Banks Returns

Hosts

Conan O'Brien
Host of the show
Sona Movsesian
Co-host
Matt Gourley
Co-host / Producer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 115.8k ratings
  • I heard rumors of gerbils hear

    Let’s start with The Sona Movsesian every women should be like her honest, real, and telling it like it is. Easy to make laugh and seems like a good hang. David if I could afford and if I needed an assistant would want him for sure. I mean he learned from the world worst right. Plus we could ride around and talk Hillary Duff. Matt I have loved since drunk history he was always so funny. I see why he is over the drinks with the chill chums. Then there is that tall, needy red head who is always sa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlwaysSomeBS
    United States40 hours ago
  • Seriously! What in the hell is wrong with Sona? She has two little kids and she's doing dope. Sure sign of a bad mother.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    DraxDemonkin
    40 hours ago
  • CONAN ROCKS

    I have always been a comedy fan, but only Conan has really expressed my favorite style of comedy—funny people just joking around and making fun of themselves and each other, and it embodies my life at home with my family. Thank you to Conan, Matt, and Sona for a way to cheer up any day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edgeofacliff
    United States4 days ago
  • Love the podcast

    Used to like watching Conan on TV, but absolutely love this podcast. I like the genuine feel of the conversation and the playful banter between Conan, Sona and Matt. In fact, most times, I love that part or the fan conversation much more than the celebs. Thank you for providing some great laughs, and keeping it light!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sur078
    United States4 days ago
  • This podcast saved my life

    I’m not one to gush, and I don’t even know if you awesome amazing people will see this, but this podcast helped save my life.

    Unfortunately, I’ve lost my best friend in a car accident, mother to a heart attack, and now my wife, father and only sibling all have cancer. I have a 6-year old daughter as well. I slipped into a very dark place and this podcast kept me laughing and made me feel connected to so many artists , of all types, that I’ve always idolized. I just wanted to say thank you for ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaTomlin
    United States7 days ago

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Ike Barinholtz
Q: What inspired you to create a trivia-based podcast, and how would you structure it with guests?
Ike explains that he wanted a fun podcast with three trivia subjects per guest, a casual discussion, and occasional speed rounds, with a producer writing the questions.
The State Of The Entertainment Business With Jeff Ross
Q: What do you think is happening in Hollywood nowadays?
Jeff Ross shares his view on the business being challenging, with the industry adapting to streaming, overseas production, and fluctuating costs, while Conan probes practical avenues like daytime syndication.
Dan Levy
Q: Where do you consider home now?
Home is Los Angeles, reflecting his current base for production and life, though he maintains ties to Canada.
Dan Levy
Q: Where did you grow up?
He grew up in Toronto, Canada, and later moved to the United States for work.
The Freedom Reader
Q: So what book changed your life or left a lasting impression in your 20s?
Conan asks Reginald about a life-changing book, and Reginald discusses The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara as a powerful, well-written historical novel that animated his view of storytelling and history, inspiring him to pursue meaningful work.

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2. Billie Eilish
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4. Zach Galifianakis
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7. Dan Levy
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