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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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- 2 days agoconversational1h 3m6-min read
Leslie Jones Returns
Comedian Leslie Jones visits Conan O'Brien’s podcast, roasting his pale complexion, debating reality TV laziness, and pitching a darkly comic thriller about vigilante justice — all while bonding over personal growth, volcanoes as societal reset buttons, and why only white people buy desert spaceships.
- 6 days agoconversational26 min6-min read
Knife Porn
Conan O'Brien and guest Josh Frost, a journeyman bladesmith from Liverpool, New York, dive into the fiery, anvil-pounding world of handmade knives with equal parts reverence and absurdity. What starts as a deep-dive into metallurgy and forging turns into a chaotic comedy of tangents involving TSA pat-down fantasies, imaginary knife-fueled murder sprees, and the urgent need to fix a bent blade for Conan’s OCD. The conversation also touches on the deeper cultural appeal of pre-industrial skills in a digital world, where making something with your hands becomes a radical act of identity.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 2m5-min read
Molly Shannon Returns
Conan O'Brien reunites with longtime friend and SNL alum Molly Shannon, diving into childhood memories, Catholic upbringing, therapy techniques, and the absurd internet obsession with Conan’s Toy Story 5 character, Smarty Pants. The conversation blends heartfelt reflection with surreal comedy.
- 1 weeks agoconversational21 min4-min read
Conan Unboxes “Toy Story” Merch
Conan O'Brien hilariously spirals into delusional grandeur after voicing Smarty Pants, a potty-training toy in Toy Story 5, convinced he’s the emotional core of the film and demanding his rightful cut of the merch. What starts as playful self-aggrandizement devolves into full-blown merch-fueled mania, complete with conspiracy theories, emotional backstories, and a desperate plea for fans to Venmo him.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 0m5-min read
Mick Jagger
Conan O'Brien travels to London to interview Mick Jagger in a tiny podcast studio, delivering a hilarious, intimate, and surprisingly deep conversation about rock history, creative philosophy, and staying relevant across six decades. Jagger reveals his meticulous nature, disdain for nostalgia, and enduring passion for the present moment.
- 2 weeks agointerview19 min5-min read
The Wedding Ringer
Conan O'Brien interviews Brian, a former political consultant turned professional wedding vow and speech writer, who shares how he launched his business during the pandemic by tapping into the neglected world of wedding speeches. The conversation dives into the art of writing heartfelt yet funny wedding toasts, the horror stories of speeches gone wrong, and why no one should ever read off their phone at a wedding.
- 3 weeks agoconversational57 min6-min read
Danny McBride Returns
Conan O'Brien welcomes back his friend and frequent collaborator Danny McBride for a freewheeling, hilarious conversation about childhood obsessions, fountain pens, horror-comedy parallels, and McBride’s new short story collection Thrilling Tales of Modern Men. The episode is equal parts absurd banter, heartfelt reflection, and creative insight.
- 3 weeks agoconversational18 min4-min read
Conan vs. Edibles Part III
Conan O'Brien and his team dive into the third installment of their ongoing 'gummies saga,' where Camino, a cannabis gummy company, sent a massive haul of free products after Sona mentioned them on the podcast. Conan, ever the nervous newcomer to edibles, debates trying them while joking about his cultural hangups, fear of losing control, and visions of turning into a full-on stoner shaman.
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About Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
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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