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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.

Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and “In Utero” producer Steve Albini

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 330 views
  • 7 months ago
  • 01:18:59

Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Steve Albini feel good, jazzy and anxiety about being Conan O’Brien’s Friend. Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and producer Steve Albini discuss the making of Nirvana’s “In Utero” on its 30th Anniversary. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847.

Sgt. Microphone Glassian

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 350 views
  • 7 months ago
  • 24:30

Conan chats with zookeeper Joy from Columbus, Ohio about penguins, hellbenders, and snot otters. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan

Sir Patrick Stewart

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 430 views
  • 7 months ago
  • 01:03:21

Sir Patrick Stewart feels proud, happy, honored to be Conan O’Brien’s Friend. Sir Patrick Stewart sits down with Conan to talk about his humble roots, his new book Making It So, and about what it’s like for the two of them to share a passionate kiss. And later, the gang discusses yet another new podcast from Matt Gourley. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

I’ve Needled Many A Perineum

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 400 views
  • 7 months ago
  • 26:02

Conan chats with Sarah from Portland, Oregon about being a new listener, acupuncture, and dubious nether-regions needle placement. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan

Adam McKay

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 2.5K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 58:24

Writer/director/producer Adam McKay feels old-fashioned-twelve-year-old-about-to-have-a-sleepover excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Adam sits down with Conan to talk about birthdays in Worcester, MA, famous pranks from the early days of UCB, the challenge of adapting The Big Short to film, and exploring the untold narratives around basketball players who lost their lives with his new podcast Death at the Wing. Later, Conan demands his assistant Sona explain her reasons for not owning a microwave.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Seth Meyers

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.2K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 57:40

Comedian and television host Seth Meyers feels anxious and excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Seth sits down with Conan to talk about coming on to SNL as a cast member first and a writer second, parsing praise from the enigmatic Lorne Michaels, and lessons learned at the Late Night desk. Later, Conan takes it up a notch in his quest for the perfect pen.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Shaquille O'Neal

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.6K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 01:08:08

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal feels enigmatic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Shaq sits down with Conan to talk about his uniquely philosophical outlook, being yelled at by Charles Barkley’s mother, how he decides which brands to rep, and remembering Kobe. Later, Conan reprimands his assistant Sona over a mistaken order of pens.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 55:27

Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer feel zippy and super-duper excited, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends.   Angela and Jenna sit down with Conan to talk about revisiting The Office with their hit podcast Office Ladies, why it’s important to treat interns fairly, and how their onscreen proximity led to a lifelong friendship. Plus, Conan hears a voicemail from his fantasy lover.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Jane Lynch

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.1K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 58:57

Actress Jane Lynch feels chosen and honored about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Jane sits down with Conan to talk about throwing a track suit on seething rage with her character Sue Sylvester on Glee, making film history with Christopher Guest, and going to where the love is. Plus, Conan asks for a favor involving a lost cell phone and a potential murder.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Kenan Thompson

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 55:20

Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Kenan and Conan sit down to talk about the importance of manners, a shared love of biking, and Kenan’s new self-titled television series. Plus, Conan considers his own personal clothing brand.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.  

Dave Grohl

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.1K views
  • about 3 years ago
  • 01:02:44

Musician Dave Grohl feels somewhat conflicted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Dave sits down with Conan to talk about the merits of fried chicken and champagne, jamming with Paul McCartney, the pre-show ritual, and Foo Fighters’ new studio album Medicine at Midnight. Plus, Sona shares a big announcement with the team.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

David Spade

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.1K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:00:30

Actor and comedian David Spade feels sort of excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   David sits down with Conan to talk about learning the ropes while working at Saturday Night Live, texting with Norm Macdonald, and memories of his father. Plus, Conan and Sona go head-to-head with a Big Dick History pop quiz.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Bryan Cranston

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.1K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 59:58

Actor Bryan Cranston feels very lucky about being happily paid to be Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Bryan sits down with Conan to talk about brushes with Charles Manson, establishing contact with Vince Gilligan on The X-Files, and portraying characters with complex moralities from Breaking Bad to his new show Your Honor. Later, Conan responds to a listener voicemail regarding his strangest purchases.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Mike Birbiglia

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.2K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:01:05

Comedian Mike Birbiglia feels terrified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Mike sits down with Conan to talk about taking advantage of his many ailments, not being the class clown, and giving back to the community with Tip Your Waitstaff. Plus, Conan provides another taste of his spinoff podcast focusing on well-endowed historical figures.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Anthony Anderson

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 930 views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:09:44

Actor and game show host Anthony Anderson feels bloated, hungover, and constipated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Anthony sits down with Conan to discuss working in showbusiness with his mother, throwing his son a Bro Mitzvah, and playing dominoes with Michael Jordan. Later, Conan pitches a potential history podcast on the Russian Revolution.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Introducing Why Won’t You Date Me? With Nicole Byer

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.2K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 09:46

It’s time to get sexy! The hilarious comedian Nicole Byer joins Conan to introduce her sex & relationship podcast ‘Why Won’t You Date Me?’ to the Team Coco network! Each week Nicole sits down with a comedian, actor, or ex-fling to interview their dating life while she figures out her own. With great guests like Jameela Jamil, Paul F. Tompkins, Whitney Cummings, and yes, Conan too! Literally nothing is off-limits, as Nicole unpacks first date horror stories, dating during COVID, sexcapades gone wrong, and more! In this juicy clip, see what Conan thinks when Nicole demands to marry into his O’Brien family. And if you like what you hear, check out the full episode in Apple Podcasts: apple.co/wwydm

Fred Armisen

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.7K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 56:36

Comedian and actor Fred Armisen feels productive about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.    Fred sits down with Conan to talk about approaching life from a drummer’s mentality, being a tech wiz, and hating the beach. Later, Conan responds to an issue with show merchandise as he and his team Review the Reviewers.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Ron Reagan

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.1K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 53:46

Political commentator Ron Reagan joins Conan to discuss the insurrection at the US Capitol building on January 6th.

JB Smoove

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 960 views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:01:06

Actor, comedian, and writer JB Smoove feels as though Conan is taking advantage of him and pressuring people into being his friend.   JB sits down with Conan to talk about his favorite pitches that never made it to air, learning to read people by selling fire extinguishers, making strong choices on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and life lessons on fashion. Plus, Conan checks in with his team for another State of the Podcast address.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.

Matthew Rhys

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

  • 1.3K views
  • over 3 years ago
  • 01:02:27

Actor Matthew Rhys feels blank about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.   Matthew sits down with Conan to talk about living out his boyhood fantasies on Perry Mason, passing down his Welsh heritage to his son, and the one thing he’d wish for besides world peace. Later, Conan and his team get to know the next Golden Ticket winner in a fated meeting.   Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.