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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Team Coco & Earwolfwww.siriusxm.com
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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Episodes

Zach Galifianakis

Actor and comedian Zach Galifianakis feels cautious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Zach and Conan sit down to talk about the showbiz cult of ego, mining comedy from miscommunication, phone calls from the president, hunting for clay, and being inspired by a professional whistler. Later, Sona and Matt Gourley surprise Conan with a Halloween treat. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the Siri...

Oct 28, 20191 hrEp. 40

John Oliver

Comedian and host of Last Week Tonight John Oliver feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John and Conan sit down to chat about being nominated for an OBE, the silliest ways they’ve spent their show budgets, why the U.S. got the best of British comedy, performing with the Cambridge Footlights, and why John can never watch The Great British Baking Show . Plus, Conan gets a lesson in printer etiquette from his staff. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-...

Oct 21, 201953 minEp. 39

Tina Fey

Writer, comedian, and actress Tina Fey feels good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend; it tracks. Tina and Conan sit down to discuss SNL-induced OCD, bringing Mean Girls to Broadway, husband Jeff Richmond’s mysterious recurring Conan role, getting over the “chipple,” and improvising like a writer. Plus, Conan responds to a voicemail about which president he’d like to eat. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radi...

Oct 14, 201951 minEp. 38

David Letterman

Legendary television host David Letterman has endless admiration for Conan O’Brien. David joins Conan to kick off season two with a conversation about David’s unmatchable career in late night, interactions with Johnny Carson and Bob Hope, what they see for their kids in the future, and why the best people in showbiz are always the hardest working. Plus, Conan gives an update on the horse David gifted to him, and Conan’s assistant Sona and producer Matt Gourley join in for another round of Review...

Oct 07, 20191 hr 17 minEp. 37

Deep Dive with Dana Carvey 6

Dana’s reclusive side takes hold. Dennis Miller eats sushi. Bernie Sanders works as a crosswalk guard. Paul McCartney gets bronchitis. Dana’s landlord tries to take his money. Jimmy Carter has a nervous breakdown. This episode is sponsored by Buffy Comforters ( www.buffy.co code: CONAN), Betterhelp ( www.betterhelp.com/conan code: CONAN), Vital Farms ( www.vitalfarms.com/coupon ), Mizzen+Main ( www.comfortable.af code: CONAN), and HotelTonight ( www.hoteltonight.com ). Get access to all the podc...

Sep 09, 201933 minEp. 10007

Deep Dive with Dana Carvey 5

Conan and Dana revisit Hitler, Elvis and the Kennedys in the bunker. Tracing the evolution of the rock star. Jimmy Stewart gets lucky. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp ( www.betterhelp.com/conan code: CONAN), Atoms ( www.atoms.com/CONAN ), KiwiCo ( www.kiwico.com/CONAN ), and MyBookie ( www.mybookie.ag code: conan). Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan . Hosted by S...

Sep 02, 201925 minEp. 10006

Deep Dive with Dana Carvey 4

Conan and Dana deal with being hyped up. Impressions of a late 19th century science symposium, Conan’s talent manager, and Jeff Bridges celebrating life. Plus: John Wayne’s fury at fear and agnostic hymns. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp ( www.betterhelp.com/conan code: CONAN), Vital Farms ( vitalfarms.com/coupon ), Mizzen+Main ( www.comfortable.af code: CONAN), and HotelTonight ( www.hoteltonight.com ). Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the Sir...

Aug 26, 201923 minEp. 10005

Deep Dive with Dana Carvey 3

Dana gets into a competitive fashion. Robert Shaw (from Jaws) discusses the Mueller Report. Tony Montana at Thanksgiving Dinner. Plus, Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga at the Oscars, Norm MacDonald, and Mike Tyson. This episode is sponsored by Amazon Launchpad ( amazon.com/shoplaunchpad ), Betterhelp ( www.betterhelp.com/conan code: CONAN), NHTSA, KiwiCo ( www.kiwico.com/CONAN ), and Stamps.com ( www.stamps.com code: CONAN). Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows w...

Aug 19, 201925 minEp. 10004

Deep Dive with Dana Carvey 2

Dana reveals his more aggressive characters plus Jon Lovitz’s secret catchphrase. Also: Trump sings a song and Obama makes a pitch to Netflix. This episode is sponsored by Vital Farms ( www.vitalfarms.com/coupon ), Mizzen+Main ( www.comfortable.af code: CONAN), Atoms Shoes ( www.atoms.com/CONAN ), HotelTonight ( www.hoteltonight.com ), and WGU ( www.wgu.edu/CONAN ). Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show li...

Aug 12, 201926 minEp. 10003

Deep Dive with Dana Carvey 1

On the first episode of Deep Dive with Dana Carvey, Dana and Conan talk about the Beatles, the key to impersonating British actors, and Predator Island. Plus, Paul McCartney catches up with John Lennon in the afterlife. This episode is sponsored by HotelTonight ( www.hoteltonight.com ), Lights Out With David Spade, and Clif Bar ( www.clifbar.com/CONAN ). Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://...

Aug 05, 201927 minEp. 10002

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Actress and comedy icon Julia Louis-Dreyfus feels a tad hopeful (but not really) about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. On the season finale, Julia and Conan sit down to talk about when it’s okay for their kids to hear them swearing, the melding of Veep and reality, how frustration can be good for you, learning via failure at SNL and much more. Plus, Conan responds to a listener looking for work as he and his team Review the Reviewers. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. T...

Jul 22, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 36

Kumail Nanjiani

Comedian, actor, and writer Kumail Nanjiani feels apologetic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kumail sits down with Conan to discuss his recent absence on the television program, coming from a hardworking family, having incredible balance, hating Ferris Bueller, and the best way to reward oneself. Plus, Conan responds to a listener voicemail about being a godfather. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This epi...

Jul 15, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 35

Andy Richter

Comedian Andy Richter feels just fine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Andy sits down with Conan to talk about their 26 years of friendship, how funny and gross the human body can be, using the early internet to pull pranks at work, the advances of plastic surgery over the years, and his new podcast 'The Three Questions with Andy Richter' - the first episode is available now on Stitcher , Apple , Spotify , or wherever you listen to fine podcasts. Plus, Conan responds to voicemail about Sona M...

Jul 08, 201946 minEp. 34

Mila Kunis

Actress Mila Kunis feels indifferent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mila sits down with Conan to talk about not being wasteful, running moneymaking schemes (while working on That ‘70s Show), addressing her stardom with her kids, and the importance of having a job at a young age. Plus, Conan gives producer Matt Gourley’s mother Welford a call. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode is sponsored by C...

Jul 01, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 33

Billy Eichner

Comedian Billy Eichner feels mixed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Billy sits down with Conan to talk about his dream guests for ‘Billy on the Street,’ creating his own world in the industry, writing the first major gay rom-com, and voicing Timon in the remake of The Lion King. Plus, Conan and producer Matt Gourley resolve a scheduling dispute. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode is sponsored by ...

Jun 24, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 32

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Actor, composer, playwright, and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Lin-Manuel and Conan sit down this week to chat about the perks of youth theatre, rhyming as a superpower, the magic of Queen & David Bowie’s “Under Pressure,” and handling the immeasurable success of 'Hamilton.' Plus, Conan comes clean about a grand cover-up involving his producer Matt Gourley. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. This episode is sponsored by...

Jun 17, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 31

Martin Short

Comedian and actor Martin Short feels ashamed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Martin and Conan sit down to chat about the best time to be 30, the production of Godspell that started it all, how Martin’s Irish heritage shaped his comedy, doing Bette Davis in front of Bette Davis, and which character Martin would like to be buried as. Plus, Conan and his team deconstruct the family dynamic of the show. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. This episode is sponsored by T...

Jun 10, 201958 minEp. 30

Hannah Gadsby

Comedian Hannah Gadsby feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Hannah and Conan sit down to talk about her new show 'Douglas,' the pitfalls of self-deprecation, breaking the comedy code with ‘Nanette,’ reacting to her mother in the audience, and needing to not care. Plus, sparks fly between Conan and producer Matt Gourley as they once again Review the Reviewers. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. This episode is sponsored by Heinz Mayonnaise, Airbnb ( www.ai...

Jun 03, 201949 minEp. 29

Bob Newhart

Stand-up comedian and actor Bob Newhart feels anxious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bob sits down with Conan to share stories about meeting Don Rickles for the first time, sitting in for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, leaping from accounting to showbusiness, beautiful moments from The Bob Newhart Show, the danger of cynicism in comedy, and Chicago values. Plus, Conan responds to a listener voicemail about an award that was named after him. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: ...

May 27, 201959 minEp. 28

Howard Stern

Radio personality Howard Stern feels badly about not being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Howard and Conan sit down to talk about Howard’s new book ‘Howard Stern Comes Again,’ the punk rock element of radio, the stigma of psychotherapy, and the most painful parts of publicity. Plus, Conan recalls his childhood pets as he and his team respond to a positive review of the show. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. This episode is sponsored by Heinz Mayonnaise, Mizzen+Main ( www.co...

May 20, 20191 hr 31 minEp. 27

Bill Hader

Actor and comedian Bill Hader feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bill and Conan sit down to chat about their fondness for antiquated terms, the importance of relaxation, crime show narrators, and competing with YouTube. Plus, Conan issues a State of the Podcast address. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus ( www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/CONAN ), Bombas ( www.bombas.com/CONAN ), Robinhood ( www.CONAN.Robinhoo...

May 13, 201959 minEp. 26

Jimmy Kimmel

Fellow late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel feels sexually excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jimmy joins Conan to talk about the competitive late-night landscape, Jimmy’s love of feeding people, Conan’s many hobbies, intermittent fasting, and the best ways to keep guests talking. Plus, Conan responds to a listener voicemail inviting him over for a game of bridge. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. This episode is sponsored by State Farm ( www.statefarm.com ), Calm...

May 06, 201958 minEp. 25

Robert Caro

Author Robert Caro is cautiously optimistic about being Conan O Brien’s friend. Robert and Conan discuss his biographical works on Robert Moses and Lyndon Johnson, getting into the shoes of his subjects, his new book “ Working ,” searching for the man who helped steal a Senate election, and the parallels we can draw to today’s events. Plus, Conan responds to a listener voicemail about the size of his skull. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. This episode is sponsored b...

Apr 29, 201956 minEp. 24

Tig Notaro

Comedian Tig Notaro feels glad about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tig and Conan sit down this week to discuss the hilarity of crashing and burning onstage, vacationing with rock stars, wearing a nightcap, playing Vegas, and drawing Civil War portraits. Later, executive producer Adam Sachs weighs in on the dos and don’ts of casual schmoozing with guests. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode is sponsor...

Apr 22, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 23

Patton Oswalt

Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt feels anxious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Patton and Conan sit down to talk about remembering comedy misfires, SNL’s best hosts from the sports world, getting screwed over by decency, the importance of spellcheck, and recapturing the magic of breakfast cereal. Plus, Conan gets to the bottom of a sweatpants mystery during a game of True or False with Sona Movsesian. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates ...

Apr 15, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 22

Nicole Byer

Comedian and actress Nicole Byer feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend! Nicole and Conan sit down to chat about loving the people they torment, marriages of convenience, Ayahuasca side effects, Conan’s dateability, and making your own tattoos with Microsoft Word. Later, Conan recaps a texting miscommunication during a game of True or False with Sona Movsesian. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This e...

Apr 08, 201952 minEp. 21

Ben Stiller

Actor, writer, and director Ben Stiller feels excited to be Conan O'Brien's friend, but he isn’t holding his breath. Ben and Conan sit down this week to chat about growing up in show business, getting the finger from strangers, returning to Saturday Night Live, how Ben came into his latest project Escape at Dannemora, and being able to make yourself laugh. Plus, producer Matt Gourley shows off a piece of true presidential memorabilia. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821....

Apr 01, 201957 minEp. 20

Ray Romano

Actor and comedian Ray Romano feels good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend (with an exception). Ray and Conan sit down to chat about last-minute gifts for Adam Levine, being a good Samaritan, Ray’s first time doing stand-up, legendary horrible gigs, and the joy of winning over a room full of strangers. Plus, Conan responds to a voicemail from a listener regarding his advertisers. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.c...

Mar 25, 201950 minEp. 19

Michelle Obama

Former First Lady Michelle Obama feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Michelle and Conan sit down to talk about Michelle’s memoir Becoming , childhood inspirations, embarrassing her kids, spending time alone with Chipotle, putting the right people in office, and the loss of anonymity. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. This episode is sponsored by FX - What We Do in the Shadows, SoFi (...

Mar 18, 201956 minEp. 18

Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz

Actors, comedians, and improvisers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz feel both sizzlin’ and curious about being Conan O’Brien’s friends. Thomas and Ben sit down with Conan this week to talk about their two-man improvised show (plus Conan’s own improv history), playing off mistakes in the moment, performing at Carnegie Hall, and cross-theatrical integration. Later, Conan responds to a listener voicemail regarding celebrity codenames. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821....

Mar 11, 201949 minEp. 17
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