
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 | 642 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

Filmmaker Judd Apatow feels very needy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Judd sits down with Conan to discuss his new visual memoir Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures, how auditioning for Jim Henson turned him away from stan... more
Conan talks to Sid in Budapest about innovation in the world of cheese development.
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Historians Dominic Sandbrook & Tom Holland feel surprisingly aroused and chuffed, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends.
Hosts of The Rest Is History podcast Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland sit down with Conan to discuss laughing throu... more
Conan is joined by Mary Bronstein, the writer/director of the new film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, to discuss Conan’s first real foray into acting, having lunch with Rose Byrne, and receiving a fax from a very young Bronstein.
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The fairest of them all, standing tall. The freckle on the wrist telling words of bliss. Red hair is fair and I do care.
This has aged so badly. Holy Moly
One of the best pod casts out there. Love every minute of it. I highly recommend
Loved this interview.
Sweet Lord, I’ve quit in the middle of interviews in sheer disgust of Conan’s ‘bits’ he goes off on. Can’t you let your guest talk? Why do you need to subject the listener to the inner workings of your mind? Joking with your guest is fine but going off on what I guess you think are funny ‘bits’ is agonizing… 🤦🏽♀️
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Spotify | #56 | |
Spotify | #20 | |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | |
YouTube | #113 |
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Focused on the humorous interactions and genuine camaraderie between Conan O'Brien and his guests, the content delves into a variety of topics including their personal experiences, celebrity anecdotes, and the shared understanding of the comedy landscape. Listeners can expect a blend of light-hearted banter paired with deeper reflections on life, creating an engaging atmosphere that fosters connection and laughter. Unique to this show is its playful exploration of friendship and the comedic process, with conversations highlighting both well-known and emerging comedic talents, all while allowing for spontaneity free from traditional broadcasting restrictions.
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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend launched 7 years ago and published 642 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend include:
1. Judd Apatow
2. Sid Moorthy
3. Tom Holland
4. Dominic Sandbrook
5. Mary Bronstein
6. Rose Byrne
7. Charlie Sheen
8. Werner Herzog
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