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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

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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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Conan helps Aaron Bleyaert improve the quality of his segment pitches for the podcast. 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.
Matt Damon

Matt Damon

2026-01-1201:03:1110

Actor Matt Damon feels good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Matt sits down with Conan to discuss sharing a bank account with Ben Affleck at the start of their careers, the key to running convincingly in movies, his latest film The Rip, and 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 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.
The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer

2026-01-0823:404

Conan talks to jazz singer Lucy in New York City about vocal scat technique and the themes of her favorite tunes.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.
D'Arcy Carden Returns

D'Arcy Carden Returns

2026-01-0501:11:128

Actress D’Arcy Carden feels literally very happy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. D’Arcy sits down with Conan once more to discuss childhood tales of musical theater and grandpa’s leg, coming up with her UCB contemporaries, and interacting with religious tradition from an adult point of view. Plus, Conan consults with legal expert David Melmed on the Star Search controversy. 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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scents and Sensibility

Scents and Sensibility

2026-01-0127:028

Conan talks to Sandra from Lakewood, CA about running a perfume shop and tips for getting a TikTok to go viral. 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.
Paul Rudd Returns Again

Paul Rudd Returns Again

2025-12-2901:09:2414

Actor Paul Rudd feels right chuffed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul sits down with Conan once more to discuss his father’s obsession with the Titanic, playing low-authority goofballs in Anchorman and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and teaming up with Jack Black in his latest film Anaconda. Later, Conan tries to remember if he was ever on Star Search. 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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Conan and special guest D’Arcy Carden talk to Derek from Mountain View, CA about working as a commissioner for the San Francisco Pinball Department. 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.
James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

2025-12-2201:04:2710

Director and screenwriter James L. Brooks feels quizzical about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. James sits down with Conan to discuss his journey from CBS usher to writing for the best of 70s and 80s television, creating The Mary Tyler Moore Show at exactly the right time, and returning to directing for the screen with his latest film Ella McCay. Plus, Aaron Bleyaert makes a return to expose a hygiene scandal in the studio. 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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Conan talks to Anirudh in Bangalore about living amongst a “joint family” and the angry drunk email he wrote to Conan while on a date. 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.
Kumail Nanjiani Returns Again

Kumail Nanjiani Returns Again

2025-12-1501:03:5113

Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani feels twitterpated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.Kumail sits down with Conan to discuss his new special Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts, old lady drug dealers, how he’s been received internationally, and the real-life coming of age experience that inspired a favorite Silicon Valley scene. 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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cocoland

Cocoland

2025-12-1127:453

Conan chats with theme park designer Margaret about the Haw Par Villa in Singapore and what kind of themed ride would best represent Conan, Sona, and Matt. 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.
Will Arnett Returns

Will Arnett Returns

2025-12-0801:05:2025

Actor Will Arnett feels just fine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Will sits down with Conan once more to discuss the power of healing through comedic bits, developing a stand-up act for his new film Is This Thing On?, reevaluating his own geographical placement, and 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 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.
The House Dick

The House Dick

2025-12-0421:366

Conan talks to Trisha from the Philippines about running a small hotel and what value he might provide as a house detective. 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.
Matthew Rhys Returns Again

Matthew Rhys Returns Again

2025-12-0101:06:4512

Actor Matthew Rhys feels ashamed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Matthew sits down with Conan once again to discuss the best beer for this time of year, overcoming his own imposter syndrome to play legendary Welsh actor Richard Burton in his one-man show Playing Burton, and doing script chemistry reads with his wife Keri Russell. Plus, Adam Sachs shares a surprising stat from the Team Coco YouTube channel. 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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Classic Colonizer

Classic Colonizer

2025-11-2727:296

Conan chats with Arjun from Kerala in southern India about looking for a partner, Kerala’s history as a spice hub, and what it would take to accept Conan as his wingman. 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.
Leanne Morgan

Leanne Morgan

2025-11-2401:07:407

Comedian and actress Leanne Morgan feels tickled about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Leanne sits down with Conan to discuss her new special Unspeakable Things, objections from the Christian comedy circuit, and her non-traditional path from Chamber of Commerce luncheons to working with Chuck Lorre on her sitcom Leanne. Later, Adam Sachs drops by to share some of the accolades the podcast has picked up over the years. 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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Conan and special guest Paul Scheer talk to Josh from Bellevue, WA about his direct-to-consumer casket and urn company. 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.
Paul Scheer Returns

Paul Scheer Returns

2025-11-1701:08:547

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 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.
A Strong Dose

A Strong Dose

2025-11-1330:414

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 personal data for advertising.
Rachel Sennott

Rachel Sennott

2025-11-1001:02:386

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 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.
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Rwin

the bit with the lawyer at the end was gold🤣

Jan 7th
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Barzdin Stone

I wonder how many Maga clowns Conan lost from being honest, oh well nothing of value lost.

Jan 5th
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Stu Pidasso

religion....zzzzzzzzzzz

Jan 5th
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snosaer

Might be my imagination but Conan sounded stressed and sad at the beginning. I wonder if this was recorded right after the Reiner Tragedy. Conan probably cant address or express anything about it because of legal reasons.

Jan 5th
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Barzdin Stone

I bet Coco's wife thinks he is a lanky beautiful cryptid of her heart's eye.

Jan 3rd
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rjm627

It's interesting how, when people talk about murder.This episode gets 7 likes

Jan 2nd
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Barzdin Stone

I love Ron Funches, his laugh is so pure, glad he's gotten healthy so he's around longer

Jan 1st
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Golnar Ebrahimi

ok. what was this, why was this, and why isn't this always?😍😍 thank you D'Arcy! you are amazing 💝 Have Merry Christmass team coco 🧡

Dec 26th
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Stu Pidasso

Thank you for dropping the episode on Christmas day! It makes a blase day better.

Dec 25th
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snosaer

Podcast episodes are normally recorded like 3 weeks before they are posted so Conan most likely will not mentioning the Riener tragedy here. God bless him when he has to go back to the studio. Dude has been through a lot this year.

Dec 22nd
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Stu Pidasso

India, the diversity capital of the world. Righhhhhht.

Dec 18th
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Rwin

Hi Conan, Greetings from Mashhad, Iran. not all your Iranian fans are from Tehran ;)

Dec 9th
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Maria Gabriele

suck a cows utter xoxo

Dec 2nd
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Chris

I would love to hear two Harvard alumni in unacceptable disciplines (comedy and football) have a chat. Call Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Nov 28th
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Jonathon Barberio

Did anyone else learn this is when Bill Burr sold out?

Nov 18th
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Stu Pidasso

as I am doing my mall walking Conan blurts out you're one of 100. that just made me laugh, insanely, in public

Nov 17th
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Stu Pidasso

airbnb sucks. they invade nice condominium apartments with rowdy overnight guests who have no regard for others property. it is only slum landlords who buy a condominium and then rent it out.

Nov 3rd
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Andrew Decker

wait... was this sponsored by solo stove?

Oct 29th
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Ali Raisi

This episode was long overdue

Oct 23rd
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