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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

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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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Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka feels honored and a little suspicious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Atsuko sits down with Conan to discuss her latest stand-up special Father, being kidnapped by her grandmother to the United States, learning how to ma... more

Conan chats with Zach, an animator from Ohio, about proposing underneath a cosmic event and designing his own trading card game.

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Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt feels relieved about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Patton sits down with Conan once again to discuss the ridiculousness of the modern day press tour, obsessing over Martin and Lewis knock-offs, and exploring the idea... more

Conan talks to Brooke in New York City about working as an intimacy coordinator, closure practices, and the most common inaccuracies while filming a sex scene.

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Recent Guests

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
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

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 116k ratings
  • A shouty, entertaining lie

    I earlier left a snarky comment, trying to be cool. Then I listened to the Colbert episode. It’s refreshing to hear powerful pasty dudes being vulnerable. I hope this trend continues.

    This podcast is a chronicle of Conan O’Brien’s slow neurological decline. According to Conan.

    Kristen Bell’s episode revealed that Conan could be his own friend, so he technically doesn’t need a friend and the title of this podcast is a lie.

    Conan, Sona, and Matt and everyone else shout a LOT. They also laugh a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niiiicolaaaaa
    United States4 days ago
  • Big hugs

    A big fan from the 90s. You and BTS got me through the pandemics, with all the ups and downs that follow. Thank you and for all the chill chums, Ed, David, Bley, Adam, Sona, Gourley stay healthy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mbak Iyem
    Indonesia5 days ago
  • It’s your best friend, Whitney

    Conan!!! We should do a follow up episode from our meet in Thailand! I’m now living in the US but still your biggest fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dznuni
    United States5 days ago
  • Summertime s’mores request

    Conan vs edibles featuring the chill chums. Give the people what they want.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mlecondon
    Canada5 days ago
  • Take away take it away Jimmy

    Yeah yeah yeah this podcast is obviously great, that’s not why I’m here. I’m that guy who always listens to the credits and each time Matt Gourley says, “Take it away Jimmy”, and Jimmy plays a diddly doo. I’d like to see more staff representation in this section. Matt, could I suggest that you spread the “take away” love to the other staffers? “Take it away Blay” and Blay would do a mouthy diddly doo? Cheers from Twin Peaks, CA.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bradford Craig
    United States8 days ago

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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.
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.

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2. Zach Tarantelli
3. Patton Oswalt
4. Conan O'Brien
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6. Olivia Munn
7. Charlie Puth
8. Billie Eilish

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