Podcast · 387 episodes
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
by Team Coco & Earwolf · English
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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Latest episodes
Conan O’Brien Must Go: Season 3 Roundtable Discussion Part IBehind-the-scenes roundtable (Part I) on Conan O’Brien Must Go Season 3, focusing on India and the Netherlands, plus how the team handled permits, logistics, and standout fan interactions.1 Oct 2026 · 28 min
Matthew McConaughey & Woody HarrelsonConan O’Brien’s podcast episode with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson promoting their Apple TV Plus comedy series Brothers, plus behind-the-scenes stories about acting, friendship, and…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min
The Body Politic Part IIPart II of Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan focuses on body modification, especially genital splitting (discussed from the prior episode) and Grace’s experience with body suspension.24 Sep 2026 · 20 min
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Conan O’Brien Must Go: Season 3 Roundtable Discussion Part IBehind-the-scenes roundtable (Part I) on Conan O’Brien Must Go Season 3, focusing on India and the Netherlands, plus how the team handled permits, logistics, and standout fan interactions.1 Oct 2026 · 28 min · 18 chapters
Matthew McConaughey & Woody HarrelsonConan O’Brien’s podcast episode with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson promoting their Apple TV Plus comedy series Brothers, plus behind-the-scenes stories about acting, friendship, and…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 26 chapters
The Body Politic Part IIPart II of Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan focuses on body modification, especially genital splitting (discussed from the prior episode) and Grace’s experience with body suspension.24 Sep 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Joel McHale ReturnsJoel McHale returns to Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, chatting about his band (the Vigodas), his life with wife Sarah and their kids, travel habits, and his long-running habit of giving Conan unusual…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 30 chapters
The Body Politic Part IAn interview with Grace (a body modification assistant/tattoo artist) about extreme body modification—especially tongue splitting, eye tattooing, genital piercings, and the concept of penis…17 Sep 2026 · 22 min · 15 chapters
Taylor Tomlinson Returns AgainTaylor Tomlinson discusses her new book Actually, Nevermind and her life/mental health, plus how public feedback, adulthood, and grief shape her comedy and relationships.14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 29 chapters
Comedy Crimes with Andy DalyThis episode is a “fan” chat hosted by Conan O’Brien with Peter Tilly (a fan) and Andy Daly (comedian).10 Sep 2026 · 24 min · 12 chapters
Matt GroeningMatt Groening discusses his career and creative process behind The Simpsons and Futurama, plus anecdotes about writer’s room culture, comedy rules, and his fascination with robots and “autonomous”…7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 28 chapters
Summer S’pouses Episode 6: The Spouses ReunitedThe sixth and final “Summer S’pouses” episode is a reunion where Conan O’Brien and the couples reflect on the “spouses” swap premise, how the recording process felt, and what they learned.3 Sep 2026 · 20 min · 7 chapters
Andy Daly ReturnsThe episode mixes a few threads: fall/outdoor advertising and cat-treat ads (as part of the show’s ad breaks), then a long conversation between Conan O’Brien and guests about adult behavior and…31 Aug 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 31 chapters
Summer S’pouses Episode 5: The Spouses Alone“Summer S’pouses Episode 5: The Spouses Alone” features Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’s spouses chatting without Conan/Sona/Matt present, focusing on their relationships, family life, and podcasting…27 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 15 chapters
John CenaJohn Cena discusses identity/bullying, building confidence through discipline, and how he evolved from pro wrestling into comedy/film; the conversation also includes a chaotic detour about Pasadena…24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 31 chapters
Summer S’pouses Episode 4: Liza Powel O'BrienSummer Spouses game-show style chat with Liza Powell O’Brien about her marriage to Conan O’Brien, her last name history, and comedic “how we met” stories, plus everyday quirks like her husband’s…20 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Gillian AndersonConan O’Brien and Emmy-winning actress Gillian Anderson discuss her life and career (The X-Files, The Crown, stage work), her accent and identity, and her recent projects: the queer slasher film…17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 23 chapters
Summer S’pouses Episode 3: Tak Boroyan“Summer S’pouses” Episode 3 features Tack Baroian’s life and relationship with Sonam Obsessian, plus family life, music, and how they met.13 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
Greta LeeGreta Lee discusses her career and identity, plus behind-the-scenes stories from acting projects including Past Lives, Toy Story 5 (voicing Lilypad), and Netflix’s The Last House.10 Aug 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 28 chapters
Summer S’pouses Episode 2: Amanda LundAmanda Lund discusses her marriage to Matt Gourley (and how she caricatures him), her Disney princess/character work, her podcast career, and “The Total Woman” (a character-based marital advice show…6 Aug 2026 · 29 min · 24 chapters
Ice CubeIce Cube (founder of N.W.A.) discusses comedy and storytelling in his music and films, his path from writing to acting, and the creation of his three-on-three basketball league Big3.3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 25 chapters
Summer S’pouses Episode 1“Summer Spouses” launches as a new Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend summer series, replacing the prior “Summer S’mores” format.30 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters
Leslie Jones ReturnsLeslie Jones returns to Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, discussing reality TV’s “static” formats (Love Island, Love Is Blind), her own comedic/crime fantasies, and her personal philosophy about joy,…27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 29 chapters
Knife PornConan O’Brien Needs a Fan interviews professional bladesmith Josh Frost about how knives are made, how he became a journeyman bladesmith, and what kinds of knives he sells; the conversation mixes…23 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Molly Shannon ReturnsMolly Shannon returns to Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend to discuss childhood Catholic upbringing, anxiety/therapy tools, extrovert/introvert balance, and personal stories about learning to swim and…20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 26 chapters
Conan Unboxes “Toy Story” MerchConan O’Brien and Sona (and David) unbox and react to a large haul of Toy Story 5 “Smarty Pants” merchandise, joking that “Smarty Pants Mania” has swept the country.16 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters
Mick JaggerMick Jagger discusses his anxiety about being Conan O’Brien’s friend, then focuses on his Rolling Stones album Foreign Tongues—its urgency, songwriting approach, vocal/character work, genre…13 Jul 2026 · 1 h · 25 chapters