
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 Fri... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 668 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

Filmmaker Josh Safdie feels like a liar saying he feels anything about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Josh sits down with Conan to discuss showcasing Adam Sandler’s dramatic chops in Uncut Gems, prioritizing the casting of real-world characters in hi... more
Conan chats with clown Mathew in Australia about working in a multi-generational circus family.
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Singer-songwriter Charli XCX feels nervous about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Charli sits down with Conan to discuss starting out in London’s underground rave scene, experiencing pop stardom secondhand before skyrocketing to fame, and highlighting ... more
Conan carefully considers what dramatic role he’d come out of acting retirement for.
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Ok love the show and y’all manage to make me burst out laughing at some point each episode. I know your business is famous successful folk but let me tell you about myself. Grew up in Norwood Ma. Spent 3 years as a Journalist in Spain while in the Navy. Had a very successful career behind the scenes in broadcasting and at 50 while living in Atlanta became a film and television actor. Did bits in Homicide Hunter and Netflix’ Red Notice. Now this year. I’ve been fired from my survival job, w... more
It was Matt and Conan in a heated rivalry?
Hi all, I love the podcast and listen regularly. I just wanted to share my response to bleys question in one of the recent episodes. I think Conan could play James Garfield in his biopic, but we could change the ending so he doesn’t get shot.
Conan is always funny on Conan needs a friend but his show with jordan is the best and sad theres no new episodes
Dear readers, this is my first podcast review. It has been years since my first episode of Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, and I’m sorry for the episodes that I haven’t reviewed previously, of which there have been many.
Here are my favorites for a good laugh when you need it, which can be about any time these days. Think of it as a cute kitten video with swearing.
Any episode with Paul Rudd is a fun listen. Michelle Obama, Amy Pohler, Jack Black, Bill Hader, Bill Burr among other celebrity guest... more
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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
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Spotify | #55 | |
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Apple Podcasts | #48 | |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |
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The content centers around humorous interactions between the host and a variety of guests, engaging in playful banter and exploring diverse topics such as parenting, personal anecdotes, and cultural insights. The podcast often features established figures from the entertainment industry, comedians, and people sharing unique perspectives, resulting in a mix of humor and relatability. Unique to this podcast is the host's earnest desire to forge genuine friendships with his guests, showcasing an underlying sentiment of connection and authenticity, while also maintaining an irreverent and comedic tone throughout. Notably, episodes frequently touch on personal experiences and common life challenges, allowing for an engaging and enjoyable listeni... more
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Recent guests on Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend include:
1. Jodie Foster
2. Matt Damon
3. Lucy Yegazarian
4. D'Arcy Carden
5. Paul Rudd
6. Kumail Nanjiani
7. Will Arnett
8. Matthew Rhys
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