Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Conan and Dana deal with being hyped up. Impressions of a late 19th century science symposium, Conan’s talent manager, and Jeff Bridges celebrating life. Plus: John Wayne’s fury at fear and agnostic hymns. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp ( www.betterhelp.com/conan code: CONAN), Vital Farms ( vitalfarms.com/coupon ), Mizzen+Main ( www.comfortable.af code: CONAN), and HotelTonight ( www.hote...

Dana gets into a competitive fashion. Robert Shaw (from Jaws) discusses the Mueller Report. Tony Montana at Thanksgiving Dinner. Plus, Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga at the Oscars, Norm MacDonald, and Mike Tyson. This episode is sponsored by Amazon Launchpad ( amazon.com/shoplaunchpad ), Betterhelp ( www.betterhelp.com/conan code: CONAN), NHTSA, KiwiCo ( www.kiwico.com/CONAN ), and Stamps.com ( www.st...

Dana reveals his more aggressive characters plus Jon Lovitz’s secret catchphrase. Also: Trump sings a song and Obama makes a pitch to Netflix. This episode is sponsored by Vital Farms ( www.vitalfarms.com/coupon ), Mizzen+Main ( www.comfortable.af code: CONAN), Atoms Shoes ( www.atoms.com/CONAN ), HotelTonight ( www.hoteltonight.com ), and WGU ( www.wgu.edu/CONAN ). Get access to all the podcasts...

On the first episode of Deep Dive with Dana Carvey, Dana and Conan talk about the Beatles, the key to impersonating British actors, and Predator Island. Plus, Paul McCartney catches up with John Lennon in the afterlife. This episode is sponsored by HotelTonight ( www.hoteltonight.com ), Lights Out With David Spade, and Clif Bar ( www.clifbar.com/CONAN ). Get access to all the podcasts you love, mu...

Actress and comedy icon Julia Louis-Dreyfus feels a tad hopeful (but not really) about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. On the season finale, Julia and Conan sit down to talk about when it’s okay for their kids to hear them swearing, the melding of Veep and reality, how frustration can be good for you, learning via failure at SNL and much more. Plus, Conan responds to a listener looking for work as h...

Comedian, actor, and writer Kumail Nanjiani feels apologetic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kumail sits down with Conan to discuss his recent absence on the television program, coming from a hardworking family, having incredible balance, hating Ferris Bueller, and the best way to reward oneself. Plus, Conan responds to a listener voicemail about being a godfather. Got a question for Conan? Ca...

Comedian Andy Richter feels just fine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Andy sits down with Conan to talk about their 26 years of friendship, how funny and gross the human body can be, using the early internet to pull pranks at work, the advances of plastic surgery over the years, and his new podcast 'The Three Questions with Andy Richter' - the first episode is available now on Stitcher , Apple...

Actress Mila Kunis feels indifferent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mila sits down with Conan to talk about not being wasteful, running moneymaking schemes (while working on That ‘70s Show), addressing her stardom with her kids, and the importance of having a job at a young age. Plus, Conan gives producer Matt Gourley’s mother Welford a call. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323...

Comedian Billy Eichner feels mixed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Billy sits down with Conan to talk about his dream guests for ‘Billy on the Street,’ creating his own world in the industry, writing the first major gay rom-com, and voicing Timon in the remake of The Lion King. Plus, Conan and producer Matt Gourley resolve a scheduling dispute. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (32...

Actor, composer, playwright, and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Lin-Manuel and Conan sit down this week to chat about the perks of youth theatre, rhyming as a superpower, the magic of Queen & David Bowie’s “Under Pressure,” and handling the immeasurable success of 'Hamilton.' Plus, Conan comes clean about a grand cover-up involving his producer Matt Gou...

Comedian and actor Martin Short feels ashamed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Martin and Conan sit down to chat about the best time to be 30, the production of Godspell that started it all, how Martin’s Irish heritage shaped his comedy, doing Bette Davis in front of Bette Davis, and which character Martin would like to be buried as. Plus, Conan and his team deconstruct the family dynamic of th...

Comedian Hannah Gadsby feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Hannah and Conan sit down to talk about her new show 'Douglas,' the pitfalls of self-deprecation, breaking the comedy code with ‘Nanette,’ reacting to her mother in the audience, and needing to not care. Plus, sparks fly between Conan and producer Matt Gourley as they once again Review the Reviewers. Got a question for Conan...

Stand-up comedian and actor Bob Newhart feels anxious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bob sits down with Conan to share stories about meeting Don Rickles for the first time, sitting in for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, leaping from accounting to showbusiness, beautiful moments from The Bob Newhart Show, the danger of cynicism in comedy, and Chicago values. Plus, Conan responds to a listen...

Radio personality Howard Stern feels badly about not being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Howard and Conan sit down to talk about Howard’s new book ‘Howard Stern Comes Again,’ the punk rock element of radio, the stigma of psychotherapy, and the most painful parts of publicity. Plus, Conan recalls his childhood pets as he and his team respond to a positive review of the show. Got a question for Conan? Cal...

Actor and comedian Bill Hader feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Bill and Conan sit down to chat about their fondness for antiquated terms, the importance of relaxation, crime show narrators, and competing with YouTube. Plus, Conan issues a State of the Podcast address. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus (...

Fellow late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel feels sexually excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jimmy joins Conan to talk about the competitive late-night landscape, Jimmy’s love of feeding people, Conan’s many hobbies, intermittent fasting, and the best ways to keep guests talking. Plus, Conan responds to a listener voicemail inviting him over for a game of bridge. Got a question for Conan? Cal...

Author Robert Caro is cautiously optimistic about being Conan O Brien’s friend. Robert and Conan discuss his biographical works on Robert Moses and Lyndon Johnson, getting into the shoes of his subjects, his new book “ Working ,” searching for the man who helped steal a Senate election, and the parallels we can draw to today’s events. Plus, Conan responds to a listener voicemail about the size of...

Comedian Tig Notaro feels glad about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Tig and Conan sit down this week to discuss the hilarity of crashing and burning onstage, vacationing with rock stars, wearing a nightcap, playing Vegas, and drawing Civil War portraits. Later, executive producer Adam Sachs weighs in on the dos and don’ts of casual schmoozing with guests. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemai...

Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt feels anxious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Patton and Conan sit down to talk about remembering comedy misfires, SNL’s best hosts from the sports world, getting screwed over by decency, the importance of spellcheck, and recapturing the magic of breakfast cereal. Plus, Conan gets to the bottom of a sweatpants mystery during a game of True or False with Sona Mo...

Comedian and actress Nicole Byer feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend! Nicole and Conan sit down to chat about loving the people they torment, marriages of convenience, Ayahuasca side effects, Conan’s dateability, and making your own tattoos with Microsoft Word. Later, Conan recaps a texting miscommunication during a game of True or False with Sona Movsesian. Got a question for Conan?...

Actor, writer, and director Ben Stiller feels excited to be Conan O'Brien's friend, but he isn’t holding his breath. Ben and Conan sit down this week to chat about growing up in show business, getting the finger from strangers, returning to Saturday Night Live, how Ben came into his latest project Escape at Dannemora, and being able to make yourself laugh. Plus, producer Matt Gourley shows off a p...

Actor and comedian Ray Romano feels good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend (with an exception). Ray and Conan sit down to chat about last-minute gifts for Adam Levine, being a good Samaritan, Ray’s first time doing stand-up, legendary horrible gigs, and the joy of winning over a room full of strangers. Plus, Conan responds to a voicemail from a listener regarding his advertisers. Got a question f...

Former First Lady Michelle Obama feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Michelle and Conan sit down to talk about Michelle’s memoir Becoming , childhood inspirations, embarrassing her kids, spending time alone with Chipotle, putting the right people in office, and the loss of anonymity. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour da...

Actors, comedians, and improvisers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz feel both sizzlin’ and curious about being Conan O’Brien’s friends. Thomas and Ben sit down with Conan this week to talk about their two-man improvised show (plus Conan’s own improv history), playing off mistakes in the moment, performing at Carnegie Hall, and cross-theatrical integration. Later, Conan responds to a listener vo...

Writers Jessie Gaskell and Mike Sweeney feel hungry and starving, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s friends. Jessie and Mike sit down with Conan to talk about their new show ’ Inside Conan: An Important Hollywood Podcast ,’ moving to the second floor, office snacks, and Gene Simmons. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit T...