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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.

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Team Coco

    • Comedy
    • 4.8 • 242 Ratings

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.

    Jon Bon Jovi Live from SiriusXM Miami Studios

    Jon Bon Jovi Live from SiriusXM Miami Studios

    Musician Jon Bon Jovi feels mildly amused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.



    Jon sits down with Conan live in Miami to discuss his new documentary Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story and his latest single Legendary, being joined onstage by Bruce Springsteen, performing in the Soviet Union, and looking to leave something behind. Later, Conan takes audience questions about which Muppet he relates to, the sex lives of seniors, and more.



    For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

    Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.

    • 58 min
    The Game Master

    The Game Master

    Conan speaks to Trey in Los Angeles about working as a Game Master in escape rooms and Conan’s transition into serious acting.



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    • 17 min
    Zach Woods

    Zach Woods

    Actor and comedian Zach Woods feels “pick me” about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

    Zach sits down with Conan to discuss why being smart is overrated, his new stop-motion animated series In The Know, getting hooked on jazz from an old CD-ROM game, and unintentional overshares. Plus, Conan takes on his own team in an arm-wrestling contest.

    For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
    Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Melinda French Gates

    Melinda French Gates

    Businesswoman and philanthropist Melinda French Gates feels like a bit of a newbie about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

    Melinda sits down with Conan to discuss her introduction to computer science while at Catholic school, getting her start at Microsoft, the importance of giving back, and why education, especially of women, is critical to developing personal autonomy.

    For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

    Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.

    • 39 min
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea Peretti

    Comedian and actress Chelsea Peretti feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.



    Chelsea sits down with Conan to discuss her comedy influences, the upfronts of yesteryear, her podcast Call Chelsea Peretti, and how to survive a bear attack.

    For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

    Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Questions 3

    Questions 3

    Conan chats with Liz from Providence, RI about working as a children’s librarian and what role Conan would fill in a fairy tale world.


    Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
242 Ratings

242 Ratings

Pure Power amstaff crew ,

Heartfelt mayhem

I’m generally not that into silliness but this format carries it beautifully. Knowing that Conan is a genuinely lovely human being is the key to hilarity in the cruel banter and narcissistic tomfoolery that is engaged upon in these fine recordings. He makes every type of guest work and the show is bookended into a delightful balance by Matt and Sona, two rather different individuals but, unlike most of Conan’s characters he seamlessly weaves in and out of between the rare moments of sincerity, attached to Mother Earth and armed with copious amounts of needles custom fit for popping bubbles that Conan painstakingly constructs. I LOVE it and if I had to guess, you will too so certainly give it a go.

Emma Karoliina ,

I wish there would be more episodes...

The only problem with this podcast is that it comes only twice a week. I have now heard the latest Kevin Nealon episode 11 times, as it is my current ”go-to” episode while waiting for new ones. Love you all and thanks for making me laugh out loud at the gym.

LobsterminatorX ,

Thank you Chill Chums

Hello from Finland. I have listened to the podcast from pretty much the beginning and a big fan. We recently had a bbq party and the host, who is also a fan, served Chilled Chum cocktails. They were excellent so thank you for inventing the drink, Matt.

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