Podcast · 387 episodes
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, page 3
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.
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Dan LevyDan Levy discusses his new Netflix series Big Mistakes, his creative process after Schitt’s Creek, and why Canadian comedy feels unusually influential.20 Apr 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 21 chapters
Conan Vs. Edibles Part IConan O’Brien receives a large assortment of Camino edibles from Sona, discusses THC/CBD/THCV effects, dosing (5 mg vs 10 mg), waiting for onset, and plans for a “chill” first try (likely Step…16 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
David Oyelowo ReturnsThis episode is a mix of comedic banter and a serious guest interview.13 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 29 chapters
The Freedom ReaderReginald “Reginald” Betts (Freedom Reads founder) discusses how books—especially poetry—helped him survive solitary confinement after a carjacking conviction at 16, and how his organization provides…9 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 15 chapters
Elizabeth Banks ReturnsElizabeth Banks returns to Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, mixing a personal story about a hostile street encounter while walking her dog with a wide-ranging discussion of her career and her new…6 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 20 chapters
Fanhausen RevisitedConan O’Brien revisits his 5-year-old “fan episode” with wrestler Danhausen, celebrating Danhausen’s WWE debut and rehashing how Danhausen’s character was inspired by Conan as an interdimensional…2 Apr 2026 · 15 min · 15 chapters
Arsenio HallArsenio Hall’s memoir and career—how he built a revolutionary late-night talk show (starting in early 1989), handled network and cultural pushback (“too black” / “not black enough”), and stayed true…30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 31 chapters
Interrupto!Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan interview with Mike, a Canadian conservation authority worker who previously served as a polar bear monitor and also trained birds of prey for wildlife control.26 Mar 2026 · 20 min · 14 chapters
Ken BurnsConan O’Brien “needs a friend” episode featuring documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, framed as a “takedown” while discussing how the American Revolution (and history generally) echoes present-day…23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 26 chapters
Staff Review With Laurie KilmartinLaurie Kilmartin returns to Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend to discuss her role as Conan’s “life coach” and staff writer for the Oscars, including how she helps test and tweak jokes, manage…19 Mar 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters
Lisa Kudrow Returns AgainLisa Kudrow (Lisa Kudrow’s guest appearance) discusses Conan O’Brien’s “Needs a Friend” episode, focusing on HBO’s The Comeback (especially season three), the show’s long-delayed return, and what it…16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 28 chapters
Staff Review With Skyler HigleyConan O’Brien’s “Needs a Fan” segment interviews comedy writer Skyler Higley about how he got into comedy, his work on Conan and Oscars writing, and what it’s like to work on large-scale live awards…12 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 19 chapters
Wanda Sykes ReturnsWanda Sykes returns to Conan O’Brien’s podcast to discuss her Disneyland encounter with a Geppetto performer, her comedy-to-dramatic acting journey, and her personal life (coming out, marriage,…9 Mar 2026 · 56 min · 21 chapters
Staff Review With Todd LevinConan O’Brien talks with longtime writer Todd Levin about how comedy writing works on Conan and how sketches get developed, produced, and refined for TV and the Oscars.5 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 15 chapters
Johnny KnoxvilleJohnny Knoxville discusses his path to stardom, making Jackass and its films, and his approach to stunts and safety; he also talks about reality TV (Traitors, Big Brother, Fear Factor) and his…2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 29 chapters
Staff Review With Brian KileyConan O’Brien and comedian writer Brian Kiley do a “staff review” style chat about their long friendship and Brian’s role writing jokes for Conan’s major events, especially Oscars rehearsals and past…26 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 15 chapters
Denis LearyDenis Leary appears on Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, alongside Sonam Wangchuk and Matt Gourley, to discuss their long friendship, behind-the-scenes talk-show production quirks (especially guests…23 Feb 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 32 chapters
12 Clomp ProgramConan O’Brien interviews Joey Lifack, a Toronto-based film preservationist who specializes in restoring and archiving people’s home movies, including requests like cropping out relatives or adding…19 Feb 2026 · 20 min · 11 chapters
Halle BerryConan O’Brien Needs a Friend episode featuring Academy Award–winning actress Halle Berry.16 Feb 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 25 chapters
The Prophet and The Reacharound with Special Guest Kevin NealonConan O’Brien Needs a Fan interview with Kevin Nealon and a wrestling fan, centered on a masked luchador character (“The Prophet”), his wrestling career and injuries, and his side projects (a Mexican…12 Feb 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Kevin Nealon Returns Once MoreKevin Nealon guest-stars on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, and the conversation spirals through comedy career memories, standup/creative process, and personal quirks.9 Feb 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 24 chapters
We Have A Condom For ThatA comedic-but-“serious” interview about condom sizing, fit problems, and condom technology, framed around the guest’s job at a company that makes many sizes.5 Feb 2026 · 25 min · 10 chapters
Josh SafdieConan O’Brien interviews filmmaker Josh Safdie about his latest film Marty Supreme, focusing on how it was made, why it works, and the casting/directing approach behind its “iconic faces” and…2 Feb 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 23 chapters
A Clown Is Not An AlibiConan O’Brien interviews circus clown Matthew D. Goldie about clown life, character creation, and why making kids laugh matters; the conversation includes the joke that “a clown is not an alibi.”…29 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 10 chapters