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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

Jake Tapper

Journalist and author Jake Tapper feels cromulent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jake sits down with Conan to talk about hanging out with the Eisenhower sisters, journalistic credibility (in superhero films), and exploring dark Hollywood in his new novel The Devil May Dance . Plus, Conan and his team consider the question of unseasonable horniness in response to a listener’s voicemail. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit ...

May 17, 20211 hrEp. 119

Avery Blaze

Conan talks with Pauline from Sacramento to get professional style tips and to offer advice he’d give to help a friend out of a breakup slump. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan 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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

May 13, 202121 minEp. 10019

Seth Rogen

Actor, comedian, and writer Seth Rogen feels fantastic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Seth sits down with Conan to talk about getting started in comedy writing jokes for a mohel, close encounter with Nic Cage and George Lucas, and incredible pornographic discoveries. Later, Conan enlists his team in an attempt to showcase his vocal sound effects. Check out Seth's new book Yearbook here . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visi...

May 10, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 118

Fruit, There It Is

Conan discusses which cereal mascot he could take in a fight while speaking with Maggie from New Hampshire. Then he’s introduced to a very cute bunny and the idea of transforming a house into a cafe while talking to Keri from Pennsylvania. 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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

May 06, 202125 minEp. 10018

Eric Andre

Comedian Eric Andre is Conan O’Brien’s friend, and he feels titillated by that. Eric sits down with Conan to talk about showcasing unity and an uplifting spirit with his new film Bad Trip, how street pranks can bring out the best of humanity, and the ways in which performing comedy can mess with one’s head. Later, Conan gives us live updates on his reaction to his second vaccine shot. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCo...

May 03, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 117

Fiki’s Gambit

Conan talks to Andrew from Ohio about dairy farming and opening a Conan-themed amusement park. Next, he learns a bit about chess and cursed mugs while speaking with student Fiki. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan 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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ...

Apr 29, 202126 minEp. 10017

JB Smoove Returns

JB Smoove feels optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend, and Miles Grose feels awkward about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. JB and Miles join Conan to talk about their new podcast May I Elaborate? Daily Wisdom from JB Smoove, using “profounity,” and aphorisms to help Conan appreciate his unique packaging. Plus, Conan and his crew check out fan-made art and a theme song for his conceptual Whirligig film. Listen to May I Elaborate here . Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels...

Apr 26, 202153 minEp. 116

The Student Has Become The Master

Conan talks with Merin from Mexico City about the best places to go sightseeing. Then he gives advice on a pastor’s sock puppet problem while speaking with Ricky from El Paso. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan 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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Apr 22, 202125 minEp. 10016

Abbi Jacobson

Writer, comedian, and actress Abbi Jacobson feels scrumptious about being Conan O'Brien's friend. Abbi sits down with Conan to talk about hitting the mainstream with the webseries-turned-sitcom Broad City , exchanging letters with Tom Hanks, and highlights from her experiences working on her latest movie The Mitchells vs. the Machines and the upcoming reboot of A League of Their Own . Plus, Conan and his team consider the health impact of binge-listening to the podcast on another edition of Revi...

Apr 19, 202155 minEp. 115

Fanhausen

On the very first Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan, Conan talks with minor league pro wrestler Donovan about his Conan-inspired wrestling persona. Then, Conan speaks on intrusive mothers and always being himself during a call with Leigh-Anne from Toronto. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan 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 Simp...

Apr 15, 202125 minEp. 10015

Bob Odenkirk

Writer and actor Bob Odenkirk feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bob sits down with Conan to talk about making a (literal) mess together during their days at SNL , Bob’s favorite absurd characters to play over the years, and a storied career spanning sketch writing to portraying the iconic Saul Goodman to starring as an action hero in his new film Nobody . Later, Conan debuts his very own action-star character. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Con...

Apr 12, 202157 minEp. 114

Adam McKay

Writer/director/producer Adam McKay feels old-fashioned-twelve-year-old-about-to-have-a-sleepover excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Adam sits down with Conan to talk about birthdays in Worcester, MA, famous pranks from the early days of UCB, the challenge of adapting The Big Short to film, and exploring the untold narratives around basketball players who lost their lives with his new podcast Death at the Wing. Later, Conan demands his assistant Sona explain her reasons for not owning a...

Apr 05, 202158 minEp. 113

Seth Meyers

Comedian and television host Seth Meyers feels anxious and excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Seth sits down with Conan to talk about coming on to SNL as a cast member first and a writer second, parsing praise from the enigmatic Lorne Michaels, and lessons learned at the Late Night desk. Later, Conan takes it up a notch in his quest for the perfect pen. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to ...

Mar 29, 202158 minEp. 112

Kate Hudson

Actress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson feels insecure about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kate sits down with Conan to talk about the key to being a good salesperson, rediscovering the music of the 90s through her kids, and family lessons learned from iconic parents Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. Plus, Conan shares an urgent news update with his team. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcas...

Mar 22, 202152 minEp. 111

Shaquille O'Neal

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal feels enigmatic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Shaq sits down with Conan to talk about his uniquely philosophical outlook, being yelled at by Charles Barkley’s mother, how he decides which brands to rep, and remembering Kobe. Later, Conan reprimands his assistant Sona over a mistaken order of pens. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you love...

Mar 15, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 110

Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer

Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer feel zippy and super-duper excited, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends. Angela and Jenna sit down with Conan to talk about revisiting T he Office with their hit podcast Office Ladies , why it’s important to treat interns fairly, and how their onscreen proximity led to a lifelong friendship. Plus, Conan hears a voicemail from his fantasy lover. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit T...

Mar 08, 202155 minEp. 109

Jane Lynch

Actress Jane Lynch feels chosen and honored about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jane sits down with Conan to talk about throwing a track suit on seething rage with her character Sue Sylvester on Glee , making film history with Christopher Guest, and going to where the love is. Plus, Conan asks for a favor involving a lost cell phone and a potential murder. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all th...

Mar 01, 202159 minEp. 108

Kenan Thompson

Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kenan and Conan sit down to talk about the importance of manners, a shared love of biking, and Kenan’s new self-titled television series. Plus, Conan considers his own personal clothing brand. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 mon...

Feb 22, 202155 minEp. 107

Dave Grohl

Musician Dave Grohl feels somewhat conflicted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Dave sits down with Conan to talk about the merits of fried chicken and champagne, jamming with Paul McCartney, the pre-show ritual, and Foo Fighters’ new studio album Medicine at Midnight . Plus, Sona shares a big announcement with the team. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channel...

Feb 15, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 106

David Spade

Actor and comedian David Spade feels sort of excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David sits down with Conan to talk about learning the ropes while working at Saturday Night Live, texting with Norm Macdonald, and memories of his father. Plus, Conan and Sona go head-to-head with a Big Dick History pop quiz. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radi...

Feb 08, 202157 minEp. 105

Bryan Cranston

Actor Bryan Cranston feels very lucky about being happily paid to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bryan sits down with Conan to talk about brushes with Charles Manson, establishing contact with Vince Gilligan on The X-Files , and portraying characters with complex moralities from Breaking Bad to his new show Your Honor. Later, Conan responds to a listener voicemail regarding his strangest purchases. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more vi...

Feb 01, 202157 minEp. 104

Mike Birbiglia

Comedian Mike Birbiglia feels terrified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mike sits down with Conan to talk about taking advantage of his many ailments, not being the class clown, and giving back to the community with Tip Your Waitstaff . Plus, Conan provides another taste of his spinoff podcast focusing on well-endowed historical figures. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you ...

Jan 25, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 103

Anthony Anderson

Actor and game show host Anthony Anderson feels bloated, hungover, and constipated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Anthony sits down with Conan to discuss working in showbusiness with his mother, throwing his son a Bro Mitzvah, and playing dominoes with Michael Jordan. Later, Conan pitches a potential history podcast on the Russian Revolution. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcast...

Jan 18, 202159 minEp. 102

Fred Armisen

Comedian and actor Fred Armisen feels productive about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Fred sits down with Conan to talk about approaching life from a drummer’s mentality, being a tech wiz, and hating the beach. Later, Conan responds to an issue with show merchandise as he and his team Review the Reviewers. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows ...

Jan 11, 202157 minEp. 101

Ron Reagan

Political commentator Ron Reagan joins Conan to discuss the insurrection at the US Capitol building on January 6th. 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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 08, 202154 minEp. 100

JB Smoove

Actor, comedian, and writer JB Smoove feels as though Conan is taking advantage of him and pressuring people into being his friend. JB sits down with Conan to talk about his favorite pitches that never made it to air, learning to read people by selling fire extinguishers, making strong choices on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and life lessons on fashion. Plus, Conan checks in with his team for another State of the Podcast address. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan v...

Jan 04, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 99

Matthew Rhys

Actor Matthew Rhys feels blank about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Matthew sits down with Conan to talk about living out his boyhood fantasies on Perry Mason, passing down his Welsh heritage to his son, and the one thing he’d wish for besides world peace. Later, Conan and his team get to know the next Golden Ticket winner in a fated meeting. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you ...

Dec 28, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 98

Amy Sedaris

Actress and comedian Amy Sedaris feels bullied into being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Amy sits down with Conan to talk about unfriendly wig shops, the fun of playing mean, and her comedy series At Home with Amy Sedaris. Plus, Conan and his team meet their first Golden Ticket winner. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get ...

Dec 21, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 97

Kaley Cuoco

Actress Kaley Cuoco feels giddy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kaley sits down with Conan to talk about working with John Ritter, going full blast as the voice of Harley Quinn, horse caretaking tips, and her new mini-series The Flight Attendant. Plus, Conan laments the caloric scarcity of his new meal plan. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio...

Dec 14, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 96

John Cleese

Actor and comedian John Cleese feels it is morally imperative to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan to talk about his new book Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide, writing essays on the subject of time, and favorite philosophical definitions of humor. Plus, Conan finds kinship in a photograph of a mailbox that bears his likeness. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podc...

Dec 07, 202053 minEp. 95
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