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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

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

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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Latest Episodes

Conan faces the difficult task of selecting an experience from Sona’s massive gift box of edible treats.

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Comedian, writer, and actor Eric Andre feels like sandpaper about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Eric sits down with Conan to discuss and his mental health, his Uber conversation preferences, and his new film with John Cena, Little Brother. Plus, the... more

Conan and Sona report on their recent travel adventures from the backseat of a car in Morocco while en route to Marrakesh.

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Singer-songwriter Josh Groban feels downright giddy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Josh sits down with Conan to discuss his breakout moment at 16 singing with Céline Dion at the Grammys, finding ways to exercise his comedic inclinations, and as... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Groban
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter
Self / Cinematic
Episode: Josh Groban
Andrew Zolti
Kinetic sculptor known as Breakfast
Brookline, Massachusetts
Episode: The Bonering Conan
Atsuko Okatsuka
Comedian and performer of Father (Hulu)
Hulu; Father special
Episode: Atsuko Okatsuka
Zach Tarantelli
Head of animation for Zach D Films
Zach D Films
Episode: Sword Play
Patton Oswalt
Comedian and actor
Tea & Scotch (special)
Episode: Patton Oswalt Returns Again
Conan O'Brien
Comedian, television host, and Harvard alumnus delivering the commencement address
Episode: Conan’s Harvard Commencement Address
Andrew Scott
Actor known for Sherlock, Moriarty, Fleabag
Pressure (film)
Episode: Andrew Scott
Olivia Munn
Actor known for The Newsroom and X-Men Apocalypse; star of Your Friends and Neighbors (Apple TV+)
Actor
Episode: Olivia Munn
Charlie Puth
Singer-songwriter and guest on the episode
Music artist
Episode: Charlie Puth

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116.2k ratings
  • STOP the Edibles and Summer S’mores

    Love the podcast. Hate the extra summer episodes. They are long advertisements disguised as content. The first season of Summer S’mores was hilarious. They should have stopped there.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mian Mian
    Netherlands4 days ago
  • Love This Show

    Although I love this show for many reasons, as a Mental Health Provider I love hearing two hilarious grown men talking about taking SSRIs and how helpful they have been! I believe you helped more men then you will ever now having that brief back and forth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nanookthedog
    United States6 days ago
  • I can’t believe Eduardo didn’t put Brazil amongst the World Cup favorites

    Knows nothing about futebol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rodrigo o Soneca
    Brazil8 days ago
  • Casablanca song

    They missed the perfect song!: 🎶 “Rashid don’t like it… Rock the Casbah!” 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T0V1
    Spain9 days ago
  • Favourite pod cast for Fun

    Thank you Conan and Team! Love your voices and wild banter. Although, sometimes I have to turn the volume down because of the yelling. Love you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angloria
    Canada11 days ago

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The Bonering Conan
Q: What would you do if you had a massive amount of money to commission a Conan sculpture?
I'd create a pale, Bonering Conan with hundred of motors, moving hair in response to wind in Brookline, integrating interactive rub spots and a design ethos that blends Michelangelo with playful, cheeky humor.
Sword Play
Q: What are your plans for the future with Ash?
Zach explains they share values and fears, emphasize positivity, spirituality, and staying present; they discuss long-term plans and compatibility.
Atsuko Okatsuka
Q: What was it like reconnecting with your dad after so long?
She details reuniting with her father during an international tour in Japan, describing the emotional impact and the sense of closure and pride at his support.
Atsuko Okatsuka
Q: How did your upbringing influence your comedy?
Atsuko explains that growing up across Taiwan and Japan, with an undocumented period in the U.S., gave her a unique perspective on identity and belonging, which she channels into warmth, humor, and honesty on stage.
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.

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2. Andrew Zolti
3. Atsuko Okatsuka
4. Zach Tarantelli
5. Patton Oswalt
6. Conan O'Brien
7. Andrew Scott
8. Olivia Munn

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