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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

Pharmacies and Fast Food in Cairo

Conan speaks with Nariman from Cairo about tanning, Egyptian fast food, and dealing with post-pandemic anxiety. 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 data for advertising....

Nov 11, 202124 minEp. 10046

Live with Will Arnett at the Wiltern Theatre

Actor Will Arnett feels absolutely ecstatic about being Conan O'Brien's friend. Live from the Wiltern Theatre, Conan is joined by Will Arnett to talk about having the best voice in show business, portraying GOB on Arrested Development, and what made Norm Macdonald the gold standard in comedy. Plus, Conan takes live voicemails about his celebrity emergency contact, working through a breakup, and more. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and m...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 30 minEp. 145

Rachel Dratch

Actress, comedian, and writer Rachel Dratch feels overly excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rachel sits down with Conan to discuss the Debbie Downers that live inside us all, embarrassing odd jobs, and spoofing the Hallmark Christmas genre with Rachel’s new film A Clüsterfünke Christmas. Later, Conan responds to a listener voicemail asking what musical instrument he would like to be. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visi...

Nov 08, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 144

Karaoke Tribal Law

Conan speaks with Marcus from Kamloops, British Columbia about his work as a land assessor and Conan’s mysterious improv technique. 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 data for adv...

Nov 04, 202119 minEp. 10045

Elvis Costello

Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello feels splendiferous about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Elvis sits down with Conan to talk about his new Audible original How to Play the Guitar and Y, the worst chord in existence, finding the right guitar, and why making mistakes is just as important as learning out of a book. Later, Conan considers a wide array of possible Conan-themed product lines as he and his team Review the Reviewers. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan...

Nov 01, 20211 hr 24 minEp. 143

Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell

Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell join Conan to discuss the upcoming third season of Inside Conan: An Important Hollywood Podcast while they share favorite bits from the early days of Late Night and test Conan’s memories of sketches long gone by. 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 Simpleca...

Oct 28, 202142 minEp. 10044

Daniel Sloss

Comedian, actor, and writer Daniel Sloss feels privileged about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Conan sits down with Daniel to chat about the importance of swearing, why being alone isn’t as bad as we’re taught to think, and his new book Everyone You Hate Is Going to Die . Later, Conan lays down the law with his team over their terrible misbehavior. 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...

Oct 25, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 142

A Belgian In France

Conan chats with Manu from Nassigny, France about renovating a small-town Airbnb in the country's geographical center. 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 data for advertising....

Oct 21, 202118 minEp. 10043

Simon Rich

Writer and humorist Simon Rich feels extremely grateful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Conan sits down with Simon to discuss writing affable villains, choosing colleges courses for their comedic premises, and the inspiration behind the hilarious stories in Simon’s latest book New Teeth. Plus, Sona seeks advice for a child-rearing quandary as she makes a welcome return to the team. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamC...

Oct 18, 202153 minEp. 141

Hometown Dermatologist

Conan talks to dermatologist Tim from his very own hometown of Brookline, MA about getting a full body exam and whether Conan would be tasty if consumed. 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...

Oct 14, 202119 minEp. 10042

Jake Gyllenhaal

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal feels so many things about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jake sits down with Conan to talk about kindness in entertainment, shooting his new film The Guilty on a contained set, and why performance is so integral in maintaining mental health. Plus, Conan and Sona offer words of encouragement to Matt Gourley as he prepares for impending parenthood. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get acce...

Oct 11, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 140

The Looming Comedian

Conan talks to obituary writer Kitty to better understand how he’ll be remembered after he’s dead. 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 data for advertising....

Oct 07, 202120 minEp. 10041

Anderson Cooper

Journalist and news anchor Anderson Cooper feels kind of thrilled that he can be considered Conan O’Brien’s friend. Anderson sits down with Conan to discuss the time they were boondoggled in South France, his thoughts on the modern news anchor, becoming a father, and researching his new book Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty. Later, Conan responds to a listener's voicemail about his resemblance to a certain Harry Potter character. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: ...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 139

The Dungeonmaster

Conan talks to Turner from Austin, TX about the work that goes into being a quality D&D Dungeon Master and whether or not he could take Stephen Colbert in a LARP fight. 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 co...

Sep 30, 202120 minEp. 10040

Tiffany Haddish

Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish feels amazing about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tiffany sits down with Conan to chat about the life-saving power to make others laugh, why success is the best revenge, and phone sex hotline coaching. Plus, Engineer Sam debuts a new gadget to help keep Conan on track during the show. 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 a...

Sep 27, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 138

Roller Girl

Conan talks to Rose from Tennessee about the roller derby scene and her professional life as an exterminator. Plus, Conan shares which historical figure he’d like to be murdered by. 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 abo...

Sep 23, 202120 minEp. 10039

Melissa McCarthy

Actor, comedian, and producer Melissa McCarthy feels just delightful about being Conan O’Brien’s best friend. Melissa sits down with Conan to chat about getting her start in stand-up and at The Groundlings, catapulting to stardom with Bridesmaids , and producing the Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed . Later, Conan receives a visual update from tattoo artist Kristina. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and m...

Sep 20, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 137

New Team Coco Podcast!

The Conan podcast universe just got a little bigger with Parks and Recollection, the definitive Parks and Recreation recap podcast hosted by Rob Lowe and Alan Yang—and your pal Conan is here to share a little tid-bit! 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...

Sep 17, 20216 minEp. 186

Conan Talks About Norm Macdonald

Conan, Andy Richter, and longtime show producer Frank Smiley sit down to pay tribute to and discuss the legacy of Norm Macdonald - from his first stand-up appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 1993 to Norm's infamous Moth joke and the story behind it. Conan wants to try and answer the question: who was this completely original genius and how was he so insanely funny? Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using th...

Sep 16, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 10038

A.T.O.S

Conan talks to author Megan about the rules of writing children’s books. Then, he speaks with Christian from San Diego about the best lock-picking tools available. 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 ...

Sep 16, 202127 minEp. 10037

Alan Yang

Writer/director/producer Alan Yang feels like he’s weirdly fulfilling a childhood dream-thing about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Alan sits down with Conan to discuss writing for the full span of Parks and Recreation , growing up the son of Taiwanese immigrants, and unexpectedly introducing certain catchphrases into the popular lexicon. Later, Conan peers into the inner mechanisms of TikTok fame as achieved by his assistant David Hopping. Check out Alan's new podcast Parks and Recollection here ...

Sep 13, 202158 minEp. 136

Whip It Well

Conan talks with opera singer Kyle to learn techniques for improving his singing (and speaking) voice. 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 data for advertising....

Sep 09, 202121 minEp. 10036

Kristen Schaal

Actor and comedian Kristen Schaal feels relieved about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kristen sits down with Conan to talk about growing up on a rural farm, what happens after we die and go to heaven, and managing self-expectations. Plus, Conan inquires with his team about the fine art of TikTok-ery. 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 t...

Sep 06, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 135

A Cobb Salad For The Lady

Conan talks with Mary Anna from North Carolina about his absolute worst dating experience. 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 data for advertising....

Sep 02, 202122 minEp. 10035

Joel McHale

Actor and comedian Joel McHale feels a little anxious, but good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Joel sits down with Conan to talk about his affinity for the blade, reflecting back on Community , danger stories of climbing Mt. Rainier, and joining the superhero world in the DC series Stargirl . Later, Conan and his team debate the science behind The Human Centipede. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get acc...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 134

Coroner O'Brien

Conan talks with pathologist Yaman from Texas about how to perform an autopsy. 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 data for advertising....

Aug 26, 202120 minEp. 10034

Hannah Einbinder

Comedian Hannah Einbinder feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Hannah sits down with Conan to discuss skin care secrets, launching her comedy career while managing ADHD, her role on the HBO Max series Hacks, and more. Plus, Conan gets a surprise visit from Sona to hear about her journey as a new parent. 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 ...

Aug 23, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 133

Therizinosaurus O'Brien

Conan talks to Jimmy from Orlando about paleontological history and Conan’s personal favorite dinosaur. 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 data for advertising....

Aug 19, 202122 minEp. 10033

Michael Keaton

Actor Michael Keaton feels so happy about being here and being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Michael sits down with Conan to talk about childhood acting games, portraying the original big-screen Batman, and looking back on his storied career with a different perspective. Plus, Matt Gourley makes a surprise announcement that catches Conan totally off-guard. 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...

Aug 16, 202159 minEp. 132

Pen Pals

Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk join Conan to talk about their podcast Pen Pals and to answer a listener question on how to fall asleep fast . Listen to Pen Pals here. 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 collect...

Aug 12, 202125 minEp. 10032
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