Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

It’s whatever

I started listening to your podcast in October 2024 (don’t judge me for being late to the party!) with the Billy Crystal episode, whom I adore. Since then, your podcast has become a highly anticipated part of my daily routine—whether during commutes, house chores, gym , or those rare quiet moments in my day. I’ve even gone back to the very first episode from 2018 and am now somewhere in mid-2020, and making my way through every episode. I’m 53 years old, born and raised in Isfahan, Iran. I left Iran in my late 20s, moved to Denmark, then Mozambique, back to Denmark, and most recently settled in Geneva, Switzerland, in January 2023. My background and life journey are quite different from yours or most of your guests, yet, to my delight and surprise, I find something profoundly relatable in almost every episode. That’s a testament to the magic of this podcast. Conan, your ability to balance sass and kindness while being outrageously funny is incredible. I adore how you smoothly shift gears to moments of seriousness and empathy, giving your guests genuine compliments with such generosity. Under the humor, the deeply decent person—and the little shy boy within you—comes through clearly (yes, even in the Jeff Goldblum episode!). Two conversations that stood out for me were with Stephen Colbert and Howard Stern, which strangely, felt like the least funny yet the most profound, honest, and earnest. It amazed me that two comedy giants could bring out such raw humanity in the midst of a comedy podcast. But what truly keeps me hooked with this podcast is the dynamic between the three of you. The brutal, hilarious teasing coupled with the undeniable care you have for one another (especially between Conan and Sona) is so heartwarming. The haggles, the sarcasm, the tease and the laughs feel authentic and remind me of the best kind of friendships—messy, loving, and ridiculously entertaining. Your podcast brings so much joy to my days, no matter how they turn out. Thank you for creating this space of humor, connection, and unexpected depth. And thank you for reminding the world that American culture can still be full of empathy, despite all the madness on display. Your huge fan, Yalda

Thanks a million for the laughter, you are my favorite podcast.

Love you guys so much!!!