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.
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Actor Matthew Rhys returns to the podcast, revealing his anxieties about portraying legendary Welsh actor Richard Burton and his involvement in adapting Robert Caro's "The Power Broker." Conan shares his own struggles with contact lenses and offers comedic advice. The episode also delves into Welsh language and traditions, the unique "Celtic eyes," and an insightful look at the podcast's growth and its surprising merge with YouTube culture, highlighting the show's dynamic and entertaining environment.
Conan speaks with Arjun from Southern India, delving into Arjun's quest for a partner, his experiences with dating, and his therapist's theories. Arjun shares fascinating insights into Kerala's history as a global spice trading hub and its encounters with various colonizers. The conversation culminates in a hilarious improv session where Conan attempts to be Arjun's wingman, leading to unexpected plot twists and a discussion on queer acceptance in India.
Leanne Morgan shares her incredible journey in comedy, from a tiny Tennessee town to Netflix stardom with her special "Unspeakable Things" and sitcom "Leanne." She discusses the challenges of raising a family while pursuing her dreams, her viral Dry Bar special, and navigating the industry. The episode also features Conan's humorous eye doctor visit, a discussion on the podcast's accolades, YouTube growth, and a surprisingly detailed dive into Brazilian butt lifts.
Conan and Paul Scheer interview Josh, an entrepreneur selling caskets and urns directly to consumers at half price, helping families save money by navigating the often overpriced funeral industry. The conversation delves into humorous scenarios like custom caskets and Conan's desire to be a body on a crime show, while also touching on the broader societal discomfort with discussing death and the true role of funeral directors.
Actor and comedian Paul Scheer feels optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul sits down with Conan once more to discuss the late night sketches that left an impression, why bombing onstage is better with friends, and taking trunk-or-treating too far. Plus, Sona gives a report from her participation at the assistants convention. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you lov...
Conan talks to Ankur from Hyderabad, India about turning marital happiness into an Excel sheet and which song and dance he and Conan would perform together. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply 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 ...
Actress and comedian Rachel Sennott feels included about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rachel sits down with Conan to discuss her new series I Love LA, depictions of influencer culture, experiencing a Saturn Return, and being arrested in the Cayman Islands. Plus, Sona takes up a new babysitting job. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with t...
Conan chats Yassir about living in Casablanca and Moroccan McDonald’s specialties. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply 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....
Actress Claire Danes feels blessed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Claire sits down with Conan once more to discuss her new Netflix limited series The Beast in Me , preparing for her role on Homeland at “spy camp,” raising her kids on-set around the globe, and more. Later, Conan and the team respond to a listener struggling to keep Conan at the top of his feed. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access ...
Conan talks to Yasmina from Morocco about eating finger foods and how to haggle like a pro. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply 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....
Filmmaker Judd Apatow feels very needy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Judd sits down with Conan to discuss his new visual memoir Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures, how auditioning for Jim Henson turned him away from stand-up, the books that educated his younger self on life, divorce, and how babies are made, and more. Plus, Conan follows up with his lawyer David Melmed for an example of a call to secure the rights to a popular song. For Conan videos, tour dates and m...
Conan and Matt connect with Sid in Budapest, delving into his fascinating life journey from India to Central Eastern Europe, his American schooling, and his unique career balancing cheese marketing with stand-up comedy. They discuss the nuances of the Budapest comedy scene, including politically sensitive acts, before playfully imagining absurd "Conan cheese" flavors. The conversation concludes with a thoughtful exchange about Hungary's true spirit beyond its political landscape and Conan's global impact.
Conan O'Brien passionately expresses his admiration for "The Rest Is History" podcast, confessing his addiction to its hosts, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. They delve into how humor naturally arises when examining historical figures like the Kaiser or absurd facial hair, even amidst the darkest events like World War I. The conversation spans favorite historical figures like Nelson, Nixon, Lincoln, and complex legacies such as Mary Todd Lincoln, Margaret Thatcher, and Winston Churchill, ultimately offering a reassuring perspective on history's cyclical patterns against modern anxieties. The episode concludes with a humorous segment on the legalities of singing copyrighted songs on a podcast.
Conan is joined by Mary Bronstein, the writer/director of the new film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, to discuss Conan’s first real foray into acting, having lunch with Rose Byrne, and receiving a fax from a very young Bronstein. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. 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....
Bill Burr joins Conan live at the Fonda Theater in Los Angles to discuss the Riyadh Comedy Festival and performing on Broadway in the revival of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross . For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. 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 c...
Actress Rose Byrne feels delighted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Rose sits down with Conan to discuss her Australian comic influences, her friendship with Heath Ledger, and playing patient and therapist opposite one another in their new genre-defying film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Plus, Conan recalls his earliest showbiz days as an awards show seat filler. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access t...
Conan talks to Stelios from Athens to learn how to chill out the Greek way. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply 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....
Actor Charlie Sheen feels enchanted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Charlie sits down with Conan to discuss his debut memoir The Book of Sheen , relating by way of struggles with addiction, the many reunions in the making of his two-part Netflix series aka Charlie Sheen , and much more. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the Sirius...
Conan speaks with Asya in Kazakhstan about how a chicken sandwich led to their meeting, local customs around tea, and Conan’s latest book recommendations. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply 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 pe...
Filmmaker Werner Herzog feels elevated, weightless about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Werner sits down with Conan once more to discuss his latest documentary The Future of Truth , finally acquiring a cell phone, how knowing hunger at a young age taught him to reject consumer culture, and a near-death experience involving a tarantula. Later, Sona’s dog Oki makes a welcome visit to the studio. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail:...
Conan speaks with Tasha from Zagreb, Croatia about working as a psychotherapist and luxury yacht cruise manager on the Adriatic Sea. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply 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 advert...
Andy Richter sits down with Conan to discuss his experience competing on the latest season of Dancing with the Stars. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. 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 collectio...
Actress, writer, and comedian Janelle James feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Janelle sits down with Conan to discuss her breakout role as Ava Coleman on Abbott Elementary, falling in with a crowd of all-star comics, and her family’s unexpected reaction to her TV stardom. Plus, Conan, Matt, and Sona offer wise words to a distracted student as they Review the Reviewers. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 5...
Conan and his team sample a selection of anonymously donated premium meat flutes. 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....
Conan is joined by Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnel, Derek Smalls, and David St. Hubbins (Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean) as well as filmmaker Marty Di Bergi (Rob Reiner) for a conversation live from the SiriusXM Garage in anticipation of their long-awaited sequel documentary Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Episode Sponsored by Airbnb. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the po...
Conan connects with Vibhuti in New Delhi, delving into her recent marriage and the humorous, sometimes challenging, dynamics of living with her parents, particularly her overprotective father. They also explore the intriguing local lore of a cursed fort inhabited by a wish-granting djinn. The conversation culminates with Vibhuti enlisting Conan's "athletic" help to overcome her unbeatable badminton nemesis, Tolika, leading to a comedic exchange about his perceived prowess.
Comedian Nate Bargatze feels a heaviness about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Nate sits down with Conan to discuss accusations of mundanity, fulfilling his dream of performing at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, designing an amusement park, his iconic George Washington sketches on SNL and hosting the Primetime Emmys. Later, chaos erupts as Conan and his team attempt to level the playing field with gender-equal slang. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for...
Conan talks to Nurzhamal in Almaty, Kazakhstan to discuss Conan’s evasion of her attempts to get ahold of him and performing on the Kazakh stand-up circuit. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply 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 ...
Comedian Chris Fleming feels in the constant threat of physical danger about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Chris sits down with Conan to discuss the 2022 Crandelier, injuring himself doing Irish step dance, and how he handles an audience that refuses to come along for the ride. Later, Conan drags Aaron Bleyaert into tribunal over his aggressive sparkling seltzer consumption. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. G...
