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 Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps find some real friendship along the way.

Recent Episodes
  • Charles and the Chocolate Factory
    Nov 21, 2024 – 00:25:44
  • Josh Brolin
    Nov 18, 2024 – 01:06:20
  • The Conan and Jordan Show - Lady Crackers
    Nov 15, 2024 – 00:30:01
  • Grand Theft Rickshaw
    Nov 14, 2024 – 00:20:14
  • Eric Idle Returns
    Nov 11, 2024 – 01:00:53
  • Don’t Sit Under The Walnut Tree
    Nov 7, 2024 – 00:20:25
  • Tom Hanks Returns
    Nov 4, 2024 – 01:10:39
  • It’s An Honor Just To Be Engaged
    Oct 31, 2024 – 00:19:31
  • Billy Crystal
    Oct 28, 2024 – 01:04:47
  • Oatmeal Milk
    Oct 24, 2024 – 00:18:34
  • Ezra Koenig
    Oct 21, 2024 – 01:09:44
  • The Debut Episode of “The Conan and Jordan Show”
    Oct 18, 2024 – 00:44:21
  • The Last DVD Store
    Oct 17, 2024 – 00:25:47
  • Al Pacino
    Oct 14, 2024 – 01:11:59
  • Conan and the Chill Amigas
    Oct 10, 2024 – 00:24:05
  • Quinta Brunson
    Oct 7, 2024 – 01:06:29
  • Claro Que Si
    Oct 3, 2024 – 00:19:42
  • Jon Stewart
    Sep 30, 2024 – 01:11:10
  • I’m a Very Normal Person with Very Normal Hobbies
    Sep 26, 2024 – 00:17:49
  • Deon Cole Returns
    Sep 23, 2024 – 01:07:41
  • Longest Fixed Borders In History
    Sep 19, 2024 – 00:22:59
  • Uzo Aduba
    Sep 16, 2024 – 00:58:34
  • Slush Metal
    Sep 12, 2024 – 00:24:17
  • Jeff Bridges
    Sep 9, 2024 – 01:06:27
  • Jules is Always Right
    Sep 5, 2024 – 00:27:37
  • Don Cheadle
    Sep 2, 2024 – 01:01:25
  • Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 4 Episode 6
    Aug 29, 2024 – 00:27:56
  • Alex Edelman
    Aug 26, 2024 – 01:00:22
  • Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 4 Episode 5
    Aug 22, 2024 – 00:39:34
  • Walton Goggins
    Aug 19, 2024 – 01:04:17
  • Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 4 Episode 4
    Aug 15, 2024 – 00:37:55
  • Beastie Boys
    Aug 12, 2024 – 01:03:02
  • Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 4 Episode 3
    Aug 8, 2024 – 00:27:50
  • Jack Black Returns
    Aug 5, 2024 – 01:01:33
  • Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 4 Episode 2
    Aug 1, 2024 – 00:29:36
  • Nikki Glaser Returns Again
    Jul 29, 2024 – 01:02:33
  • Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums Season 4 Episode 1
    Jul 25, 2024 – 00:25:20
  • Lisa Kudrow Returns
    Jul 22, 2024 – 01:13:21
  • Couldn’t Have Done It Without Me
    Jul 18, 2024 – 00:19:57
  • James Corden
    Jul 15, 2024 – 01:03:31
  • Avalanche Terrain
    Jul 11, 2024 – 00:20:30
  • Rashida Jones Returns
    Jul 8, 2024 – 01:04:30
  • Scurvy Rag Doll
    Jul 4, 2024 – 00:19:20
  • Andy Daly Returns
    Jul 1, 2024 – 01:10:45
  • A Hint of Lube
    Jun 27, 2024 – 00:19:51
  • Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson turn the mic on Conan!
    Jun 26, 2024 – 00:04:22
  • Susie Essman
    Jun 24, 2024 – 01:04:08
  • The Looming Loom
    Jun 20, 2024 – 00:21:05
  • Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson
    Jun 17, 2024 – 01:04:05
  • Why Is Your Poop a Rainbow?
    Jun 13, 2024 – 00:20:33
Recent Reviews
  • Dr Bunzup
    Conan and Jordan - Not funny
    I’ve been a fan of Conan’s “need a fan/friend” since day one. 5 Stars for both podcasts. His latest however, Conan and Jordan, is a dud. Conan lobs invective and insults at some guy I don’t know and frankly after listening to most of the first two shows, would rather not. Perhaps I’m missing some type of inside humor or accepted interpersonal dynamic that some find funny but I suspect the vast majority of audience members do not. This Jordan guy isn’t even a good straight man. Instead he comes across as defensive and smug with Conan trying to pry something out of a brick. It’s as if Conan is trying to have a conversation with an encyclopedia, an abridged one at that. 2 (generous) stars for this podcast for the 2 legit laughs I had after listening to 1 1/2 of these shows. Please continue to put great work into team Coco and guests on other top notch podcasts.
  • Speer3901
    10/10
    Conan is the goat
  • MontigueHiC
    Conan & Jordan
    Incredible! Both the Kevin Nealon one and Time Machine/Crackers one :) Can they be longer than 30 minutes pretty please
  • starshine202020
    Coocoo for Team Coco
    Oh, our dear Conan. Our dear sweet Conie. Our Conie Island baby. Our Conie baloney. Sweet darling Conie jabroni. I’m so glad I recently found this podcast and can listen to 8,000+ hours of audio gold. Except quit making fun of Sona’s hair… it’s goddess-level.
  • El Macho
    Conan is a lipless freak!!!
    I love this podcast, I love Sona and Matt, and I love Conan even if he doesn’t have lips (weirdo!). Yes, I am available for a future episode 👍. FIVE-STARS!!!
  • Nick Of’Time
    Funny but…..
    I tried listening to Conan on my 9 mile run. I found it entertaining, but had my slowest run time ever. Do not recommend for fitness playlists. Great to enjoy on a long car ride or commute to work.
  • bug🍀
    The best
    Love the “grand theft rickshaw” episode! Conan finds the funny all over the world this is his genius and his activism. Giving voice, giving laughs. 😂
  • Doeb_
    Conan has been on a mission
    Conan is the only person I can trust with a real soul and a genuine heart to tell you what you are going to be like when you’re a kid in a school where you’re a teacher or a student or whatever you want me to say.
  • Mark 925
    Love
    Congratulations on the Oscars hosting! Are Matt and Sona going to help?
  • cmdm
    MORE SONA…
    sorry, but she’s the star…
  • LuzEvelia
    Amazing!!! Absolutely Love!
    Conan, I ADORE your many voices 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰The Debut Episode of “The Conan and Jordan Show” was flippin’ amazing!!! I absolutely love their banter! Also, Wow, Jordan 🤙🏼 Conan 🤴🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 what a FABULOUS show! Absolutely love you guys, and this episode!!! 🔥🔥🔥
  • soulstealer82
    Epic
    This podcast is 100% amazing, I’ve been a Conan fan since the pimpbot days and even when he hosted the Emmy’s. This podcast help so much with my depression, I press play and it helps calm me down
  • onitca
    Excellent reviews
    Just read a top notch review. Will investigate further. (I also like the pod.)
  • Nico Dog
    Huge fan
    Conan’s been my bud for 30 years. He’s my favorite comedian and I love him and his ensemble podcast makes me laugh every single week. Thank you Conan!
  • Bye-Conan!
    Disappointed
    So much happening right now, someone with a huge platform could maybe say or do something - speak up for decency. But no, but Conan. $$ wins again. ✌️
  • DHester23
    The best podcast there is
    Conan O’Brien at his best. Honest, hilarious interviews that range from incredible comedy to serious and excellent discussion.
  • cdbndp
    SUMMER S’MORES RULE
    Summer S’mores w/ Conan & The Chill Chums are the best episodes year after year. i even drive slower just so i can listen to more of it. yeah, there’s no way in heck that i’m gonna listen to a podcast when i’m not in my car, so… UPDATE MATT, you’re now my favorite, since i heard you say you’d rather play with your GI Joe than sit thru a USC game! and what a Cword (hint; VAGINA) sona is… but that’s more of a reflection of her kind.
  • Skowerboy
    Conan is the man
    If your a fan of Conan and all the CRAZY things he does on TV you will love this podcast. It’s basically Conan without a filter, does life get any better, I don’t think so.
  • BubbaGumpSkrimp2
    My cheeks hurt
    My cheeks hurt from smiling so much, and I’m not talking about my face.
  • cronemother
    pure joy
    in this unsettling time in history i find conan, matt, and sona to be a balm. humor has always been a crucial part of my life tool kit, and i need it more than ever now. the quality of reparteé and guest interviews are top drawer. conan o’brien needs a friend is my top pick every time. thank you for setting a good example to the world.
  • Mr Mazatlán
    Billy Crystal
    Conan gave Crystal the floor and it was great. Super conversation
  • Lisalyevwroten
    Smartless (the inferior podcast) mentioned KEDAKAI!!!!
    Hello Sona Matt and Conan I was recently listening to smartless (don’t worry I only listen to them while I’m waiting for your newest episode to drop😉). They were interviewing Sacha Baron Cohen who mentioned interviewing James Lipton and how he saw a naked picture of HIS WIFE And then Will Arnett goes “I heard that from someone!”. I was screaming out loud in my kitchen CONAN!!!!!! IT WAS CONAN!! KEDAKAI!!!.. as god made her. It was like I hit the lottery. Fast forward to tonight, doing the dishes and fresh out of new episodes of my favorite podcast, (yours, duh) I googled what episode you start talking about Kedakai and I found it and played it. The whole time I’m thinking, I DO NOT remember how they got on that topic. When is it going to happen. I was truly so delighted to find out what it was! Matt had just corrected what Conan believed was the plural of Abacus- ABACAI! Conan turned a crisism into a podcastian MASTERPIECE!!! THAT WILL LIVE ON FOR GENERATIONS AND GENERATION. Truly the Mozart or Pablo Picasso of our generation 🤩 But also… sorry Conan…Matt was right😆 Truly my favorite podcast by a long shot - not just saying that. Thanks for all the laughs while I’m trying my best to keep the plates all spinning. Long time listener first time caller.  Lisa West Bend, WI
  • yi8ub
    Mistaken yet appreciative!
    I was actually looking for Conan The Barbarian’s survival/van life podcast, but happened to stumble upon this one. The good thing about 2024 is how it’s seemingly possible for ANYBODY to have a podcast, even if that person is just a regular Joe interviewing people I’ve never heard of…and it’s funny!!!
  • BamaRolln
    The Conan and Jordan Show
    Listening from day one of the needs a friend podcast but the Conan and Jordan show is the single most entertaining 52 minutes of podcasting I’ve ever heard!
  • Mariko33
    Precise Stream
    This is truly the only podcast I listen to. They’re usually not my thing. That being said, Sona, Matt and Conan bring me so much joy that I can barely handle it. The highlight, however, is the Luxe Bidet ad. Holy S!!! I immediately took to the internet in hopes of there being a video of the recording. I have a bidet and love it, but now, it’s taken on a new meaning. From hence forth I will state I need a “precise stream” when I need to go.
  • Brianadee86
    A losing battle
    Fighting the good fight to keep Conan O’Brien as the first Conan that pops up on my Google search. Unfortunately, my teenage daughters are fighting diligently against me, and in favor of, Conan Gray.
  • Matt Kisco
    With friends like these…
    I support Jordan’s wish for a more clever name for the Conan & Jordan show. If Matt and Sona get Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, this can be Friends Like These, with Conan & Jordan. This is the way.
  • beckyha
    Conan and Jordan
    Their dynamic is frustrating, yet hilarious. I must say hearing the crew laughing AT Jordan’s pedantic pronunciation corrections and Conan’s outrage over them makes the podcast much funnier.
  • GT896
    Conan and his crew are the best!
    I’ve loved Conan since I was a kid in the 90s, and I’m so happy I found this podcast! I love the dynamic between Conan, Matt, and Sona, and the funny and insightful interviews. And now as a bonus there’s the Conan and Jordan show! This made my week.
  • Treemellee
    Thank you for hosting the Best Guests
    Love you Chill Chums! Conan has the most amazing guests on any podcast! And he lets them tell their stories without interrupting! It’s great to be able to listen, laugh and enjoy all of you. Al Pacino seriously wow!
  • Elybuell
    Conan
    Oh how I adore you…. Sona, let you count the ways…. Matt, you get it.
  • Parakleets
    Al Pacino
    What a great conversation! 5 out of 5!!!!
  • MissCongeniality11
    Love Conan!
    I have loved Conan ever since his first late night talk show and he shines in the podcast world as well. He sets himself apart with his humor but also with his down to earth nature and never comes across fake or phony. Keep doin your thing Conan. We need your warmth and humor now more than ever.
  • Cruisin' by
    You said it!
    Dearest Conan, You’re da balm!! -Trish (Annandale, VA)
  • Kimberuth503
    Jules is Always Right
    Thank you for this incredibly inspiring and emotionally moving yet comedic look into a person with ALS. It brought tears to my eyes, and a warmth to my soul.
  • Rifat5670
    Goodbye CONAF! I’m gonna miss you guys.
    I listened to Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend every single night before I went to sleep. I literally cannot sleep without it. The entire Conan crew kind of became my friend, someone I used to talk to (listen to) before I went to sleep. But I just got married today. And I think my wife’s gonna be the “friend” I talk to every night before slowly drifting into sleep. I’ll miss you guys. But I don’t think I can cut Conan entirely out of my life. So I’ll be catching him and the Conan crew every once in a while on the podcast or YouTube. But as for the direct-dependent long-distance relationship that we had for five years, I’m gonna have to break it off. Please don’t hate me. I didn’t leave you. I just found someone better. 😅 Wish me luck!
  • Brccanyor
    my pick me up
    whenever I’m feeling sad or alone, I put this podcast on and I feel like everything is going to be ok. You make every day better thank you! Love u conan sona and gorls
  • Conanman2.0
    Best podcast ever
    I listen to this podcast every day and it is truly the best
  • Lew in Chicago
    Whats this?
    Fun show. Brunson goes straight to racism when she doesn't understand something. Get over yourself.
  • Greg T K
    This is actually a ten star rating
    The best thing about Conan is the rate at which he oscillates between self deprecating and self aggrandizing. In one sentence he’s comparing himself to Isaac Newton, and in the next sentence he’s comparing his p*nis to a fig newton. He is objectively the greatest entertainer that has ever lived and will ever live. Sona and Matt are cool too.
  • Kisstodian
    “Echo chamber”
    Liberal celebrities congratulating each other. I don’t care about your opinions if you don’t shop for your own groceries and pump your own gas. Completely out of touch with the average American person.
  • The @ritst
    I’m in luv with the CoCo
    Conan keeps bringing the hits And more
  • Leave me alone government!!
    Love you all
    Had to let you know that I heard the song Nothingman by Pearl Jam the other day. I turned it into Muffin Man in your honor. Now, I can’t unhear that. You’re welcome ☺️
  • Tumblruser1245678556
    Too much Conan
    give me them ads bby
  • *niksta*
    Thank You Conan & Co.
    I feel at this point this podcast is a requirement for my mental health! It can get me moving through anything. The joy I feel while listening overshadows any dread I feel about what’s in front of me and I am enormously grateful for this tool. Please never stop!
  • varademango
    Funny
    you guys make my day 😂😂
  • Jdogutah
    Love Conan!
    My new favorite podcast! Keeps me company at work. :). I literally laugh out kt. I love Conan’s interviews and humor!
  • Knott.Melanie
    Conan is timeless
    I didn’t watch Conan back in the day because I was too young to care or appreciate him, but I love this show. It has gotten me through many long nights with my newborn and I love that Conan shows his personal, more serious side, and his absurdly unique brand of comedy. So good.
  • Dida DLC
    LOL with headphones on….
    Walking with headphones on, cracking up is so fun! People aren’t sure what to make of it since they can’t hear what Ian hearing. Love this pod so much!!!! Also, Sona has the best laugh I have ever heard! Ask her if she can leave it to me in her will? Thank you for all of the great, hilarious, enjoyable podcasts!!!!!!!
  • kgcbng
    Almost perfect!
    The less Matt Gorely Experiment in the John Stewart episode was so much better. The little that he adds is far over weighed by not having to hear the other speakers trying to cover for him all the time. Great editing
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