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Podcast · 387 episodes

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, page 2

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.

All episodes, page 2

The Wedding RingerBrian (a wedding vow/speech writer) explains how to write and deliver wedding ceremony speeches and toasts that are short (about 3–4 minutes), sincere but entertaining, and avoid “roasting” that can…9 Jul 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
Danny McBride ReturnsDanny McBride returns to Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend to discuss his short-story book Thrilling Tales of Modern Men, his creative process, and his work on horror/comedy (especially the Halloween…6 Jul 2026 · 57 min · 25 chapters
Conan vs. Edibles Part IIIPart three of Conan O’Brien’s “gummies saga,” sparked by staff receiving Camino edibles; the hosts debate which Camino gummy type to try and whether Conan will ever actually take one.2 Jul 2026 · 19 min · 11 chapters
Eric Andre Returns AgainA “World Cup wrap-up” and chaotic interview segment on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, featuring Eric Andre.29 Jun 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 27 chapters
Conan and Sona in MoroccoConan O’Brien and Sona Movsesian record a travel episode in Morocco while driving from the Sahara area toward Marrakesh, with detours and jokes about Casablanca, desert heat, and making up songs in…25 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Josh GrobanJosh Groban discusses his career and personal origin story, including how he got into music, major breakthrough moments, and why he enjoys comedy alongside serious singing.22 Jun 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 30 chapters
The Bonering ConanA conversation on kinetic sculpture—art that moves using real-time data—plus comedic banter and several ad reads (Prime Day, LinkedIn ads, Macy’s Father’s Day gifts, T-Mobile satellite coverage,…18 Jun 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters
Atsuko OkatsukaAtsuko Okatsuka discusses growing up as a half-Taiwanese, Japanese-raised comedian who was undocumented in the U.S., using humor to cope with family instability, and how her Hulu/Disney+ special…15 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 21 chapters
Sword PlayZach Tarantelli, head of animation at Zach D Films, discusses animation’s limitless creativity, his obsession with replica Aragorn/Narsil swords (including sheath mishaps), and his relationship with…11 Jun 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
Patton Oswalt Returns AgainPatton Oswalt returns to Conan O’Brien’s show to discuss (1) a viral clip of competitive cornhole trash talk where Conan says “little bitch,” (2) how modern celebrity promotion has become stunt-heavy…8 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 31 chapters
Oh Walt Whitman!The episode explains the role of an intimacy coordinator/director in film and theater sex scenes—how consent, boundaries, and choreography are planned; what “barriers” are; and how media often…4 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 12 chapters
Conan’s Harvard Commencement AddressConan O’Brien’s humorous Harvard commencement address, mixing jokes about Harvard traditions and student complaints with claims about humility, luck, community, and “pivoting” in life.2 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 14 chapters
Andrew ScottConan and Sona talk about Sona’s “mood hair” routine (especially running out of expensive Moroccan argan oil), then interview actor Andrew Scott about his Irish background, career highlights, and…1 Jun 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 24 chapters
The Big Bird FlufferMicah, collections manager at Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts, talks about caring for and acquiring famous puppets, including Jim Henson/Muppets, Sesame Street, Dark Crystal/Labyrinth, and Chucky;…28 May 2026 · 23 min · 14 chapters
Olivia MunnOlivia Munn discusses returning to work after maternity leave, parenting exhaustion, postpartum hormonal changes, and her personal health journey including postpartum anxiety and an aggressive breast…25 May 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 25 chapters
Conan Vs. Edibles Part IIConan O’Brien and his team revisit “gummy” edibles (Camino brand) and Conan’s reluctance to actually take them, promising future updates after he tries specific gummies (“chill” and a full “sleep”…21 May 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Charlie PuthCharlie Puth discusses his album Whatever’s Clever, songwriting and music theory basics, performance/criticism, and how comedy and music differ.18 May 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 27 chapters
OBGYN BaaaabyJessica, an OBGYN in New Jersey, discusses what it’s like to deliver babies, the “miracle” of hearing a first heartbeat and first breath, and what happens immediately after birth (delayed cord…14 May 2026 · 19 min · 13 chapters
Billie Eilish ReturnsBillie Eilish’s return to Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, mixing comedy with discussion of her concert movie Billie Eilish, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D, plus stories about her family, her…11 May 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 27 chapters
Peeping CooperArchitectural historian Cooper Shields explains cultural resource management surveys for federally funded projects, what “above-ground” survey work involves, and why he’s sometimes viewed as a…7 May 2026 · 20 min · 11 chapters
Zach Galifianakis Returns AgainThis episode is a conversation between Conan O’Brien and guests Sona Movsesian, David Hopping, and Zach Galifianakis, mixing comedy banter with stories about show business, success, and personal…4 May 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 23 chapters
Cover Your HoleThe episode is a conversation with Philip, a Williamsburg, Virginia relic hunter, about finding historical artifacts with a metal detector, the etiquette of digging, and a memorable incident…30 Apr 2026 · 22 min · 13 chapters
Ike BarinholtzThe episode is a conversation between Conan O’Brien and guest Ike Barinholtz about comedy and show-business craft, plus Barinholtz’s trivia podcast and his experiences on Apple TV Plus’ The Studio.27 Apr 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 30 chapters
The State Of The Entertainment Business With Jeff RossJeff Ross discusses the current state of Hollywood/entertainment business, arguing it’s “tough” but also that there’s more content than ever; he explains how linear TV time can be bought/sold like…23 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters