
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 719 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

Conan contemplates reaching a whole new audience while unboxing more Toy Story 5 merch of his character Smarty Pants.
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Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger feels rather anxious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Mick sits down with Conan to discuss the Stones’ 25th studio album Foreign Tongues, his six-decade (and counting) career at the forefront of rock music ... more
Conan chats with wedding vow writer Brian about the value of sincerity, the worst revelations he’s witnessed during a speech, and more.
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Actor, writer, and producer Danny McBride feels thrilling about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Danny sits down with Conan once more to discuss his favorite childhood cartoons, pitching his Halloween sequel directly to John Carpenter, how writing for ... more
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Superbulous. The end.
Outstanding podcast. The great Conan with the brilliant Matt Gourley and Queen Sonya. It is my favorite pod. i don't like the pay to play. get rid of the Sirius connection, stop the money grab. i listen to all the commercials, enjoy the ad reads,
My family recently toured Scotland. It was an awesome trip. Much like Conan’s experience in Ireland, my Appalachian ancestors surely immigrated from that region. It looked like home and felt like home. The urge to skip the flight back to Pittsburgh and figure out how to live there was visceral, which never happened on any other trip in my life.
Anyway, a crazy part of the trip was coming across Wilson’s Leather in Pitlochry and then Sonas Ice Cream in Cromarty a couple days later. It was like ... more
Binge-listening years of episodes got me through breast cancer treatment. I can’t overstate how much what you all do means to me.
But while I do love Conan’s podcast, the real bonus is that Conan got me hooked on “The Rest Is History”! I am obsessed!
If another life-threatening illness comes my way, I’ll probably finish up all the Conan’s. Thanks!
What if there was an arc that correlated # of appearances and actually becoming a friend. As in, once Conan achieves proper monetization of the relationship, that person qualifies as being a friend.
Ep 1: <Guest Name>
Ep 2: <Guest Name> Returns
Ep 3: <Guest Name> Returns Again
Ep 4: <Guest Name> Keeps Returning
Ep 5: Friendship Status: <Guest Name>
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Spotify | #52 | |
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Spotify | #164 | |
Apple Podcasts | #63 | |
Apple Podcasts | #10 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
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The show features candid, often humorous conversations with a rotating roster of high-profile guests spanning music, acting, sports, and culture. Episodes frequently explore career arcs, creative processes, and behind-the-scenes realities of fame, while balancing lighthearted banter with personal stories. Noteworthy strengths include the warm chemistry between the main host and co-hosts, playful experimentation with formats, and a willingness to push into intimate, unguarded moments with guests. This mix makes it appealing for listeners who crave authentic, entertaining conversations from a wide range of industries and a sense of camaraderie behind the mic.
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Recent guests on Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend include:
1. Eric Andre
2. Josh Groban
3. Andrew Zolti
4. Atsuko Okatsuka
5. Zach Tarantelli
6. Patton Oswalt
7. Conan O'Brien
8. Andrew Scott
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