Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Comedian Sarah Silverman feels grateful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Sarah and Conan sit down to chat about first times, getting aggressively dumb and silly, lessons from Garry Shandling, and the fear of speaking up. Plus, a listener voicemail forces Conan to contemplate a sandwich that bears his name. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. Get access to all the podca...

Actor, author, and playwright Jesse Eisenberg feels desperate to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jesse and Conan sit down to discuss the better ways of humbling oneself, being driven by anthropological curiosity, avoiding online negativity, and the odd homogeneity of Los Angeles. Later, Conan attempts to inspire a pregnant listener as he and his team Review the Reviewers. Got a question for Conan? Call...

Actors, writers and comedians Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara feel absolutely delighted, flattered, and honored to be considered Conan O’Brien’s friends. Eugene and Catherine sit down with Conan to talk about taking chances in the pre-internet era with SCTV, transforming into the characters they play on Schitt’s Creek , the formula that makes a successful comedy show stick, and legendary tales fr...

Comedian Nikki Glaser feels overwhelmed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Nikki and Conan sit down to discuss modern perspectives on the vagina, the emotional toll of performing a roast, how discovering stand-up comedy helped Nikki manage an eating disorder, and going down in flames with her worst-ever jokes told at a wedding. Plus, Conan responds to the idea of his name on a rump-cheek as he an...

Basketball legend Charles Barkley feels great about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Charles and Conan sit down to chat about the extreme competition of going pro, getting booed offstage at a Katy Perry concert for dissing the Timberwolves, his friendship with Shaq, and advocating for education. Later, Conan issues a warning to his staff about spoiling certain tv shows. Got a question for Conan? Call...

Author, comedian, and former senator Al Franken is already a f***ing friend of Conan O’Brien’s. Al and Conan sit down to talk about favorite SNL sketches that never made it to air, doing ‘The Brain Tumor Comedian’ with Tom Davis, shutting down George Harrison’s drunken piano playing, and the jokes that failed to land with guests of The Al Franken Podcast. Plus, Conan follows up on the resurfacing...

Author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell feels pressured into being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Malcolm and Conan sit down to talk about Malcolm’s new book Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know , conversations about gardening, tabloid inventions, tales from the IRA, and Conan’s own special cult of personality. Plus, Conan and his assistant Sona engage in a struggle for...

Comedian John Mulaney feels falsely modest about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John and Conan sit down to talk about growing up in a family trapped in the 1950s, the power of dressing well, fulfilling a lifelong dream of a career in comedy, and the rewarding experience of creating his new Netflix show John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch. Later, Conan and his team share their formative cinematic ex...

Actor/musican Jack Black feels shitty about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jack and Conan sit down to talk about the 1999 pilot Heat Vision and Jack , laying down hot tracks with Jack White, bringing the energy to max performing with Tenacious D, the greatest mobile golf game, and the later films of Ruth Gordon. Plus, Conan issues another State of the Podcast address. Got a question for Conan? Call...

Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton feel great (but a little apprehensive) about being Conan O’Brien’s friends. Hillary and Chelsea sit down with Conan to discuss the stories that inspired them to co-write The Book of Gutsy Women , Chelsea’s teenage years in the White House, unusual Halloween costumes, the incredible pace of technology, and why we...

Comedy icon Eric Idle feels moderately aroused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Eric and Conan sit down to talk about his autobiography Always Look on the Bright Side of Life , playing ukulele with George Harrison, Monty Python’s genesis at Cambridge, finding a fan in Elvis Presley, the Fab Four’s response to parody group The Rutles, and looking back on fifty years of Python. Plus, Conan makes...

Comedian, television host, writer and producer Ellen DeGeneres feels honored to be Conan o Brien’s friend. Ellen and Conan sit down to talk about wearing gold jackets in the 80s, Ellen’s return to stand-up after 15 years with her special Relatable , the pressures of maintaining a talk show persona, and the importance of not taking things so seriously. Plus, Conan contemplates his own name while dr...

Actor Paul Rudd feels excited about Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul and Conan sit down to talk about Paul’s long-running “Mac and Me” gag on Conan , the urge to go out of bounds, showbiz muscle memory, and learning how to bartend. Later, Conan and his team respond to a listener voicemail about being scared. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. Get access to all the podcasts y...

Music legend Neil Young feels good about being Conan’s friend. Neil and Conan sit down to talk about Neil’s 1957 Eldorado Biarritz, why he won’t allow his songs in commercials, the importance of preserving musical sound quality, recording his new album Colorado with Crazy Horse at 9,200 ft elevation, and what Neil loves about his Gretsch White Falcon guitar. Plus, Conan and his staff conduct a Ger...

Actor and comedian Zach Galifianakis feels cautious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Zach and Conan sit down to talk about the showbiz cult of ego, mining comedy from miscommunication, phone calls from the president, hunting for clay, and being inspired by a professional whistler. Later, Sona and Matt Gourley surprise Conan with a Halloween treat. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (...

Comedian and host of Last Week Tonight John Oliver feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John and Conan sit down to chat about being nominated for an OBE, the silliest ways they’ve spent their show budgets, why the U.S. got the best of British comedy, performing with the Cambridge Footlights, and why John can never watch The Great British Baking Show . Plus, Conan gets a...

Writer, comedian, and actress Tina Fey feels good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend; it tracks. Tina and Conan sit down to discuss SNL-induced OCD, bringing Mean Girls to Broadway, husband Jeff Richmond’s mysterious recurring Conan role, getting over the “chipple,” and improvising like a writer. Plus, Conan responds to a voicemail about which president he’d like to eat. Got a question for Conan?...

Legendary television host David Letterman has endless admiration for Conan O’Brien. David joins Conan to kick off season two with a conversation about David’s unmatchable career in late night, interactions with Johnny Carson and Bob Hope, what they see for their kids in the future, and why the best people in showbiz are always the hardest working. Plus, Conan gives an update on the horse David gif...

Dana’s reclusive side takes hold. Dennis Miller eats sushi. Bernie Sanders works as a crosswalk guard. Paul McCartney gets bronchitis. Dana’s landlord tries to take his money. Jimmy Carter has a nervous breakdown. This episode is sponsored by Buffy Comforters ( www.buffy.co code: CONAN), Betterhelp ( www.betterhelp.com/conan code: CONAN), Vital Farms ( www.vitalfarms.com/coupon ), Mizzen+Main ( ww...

Conan and Dana revisit Hitler, Elvis and the Kennedys in the bunker. Tracing the evolution of the rock star. Jimmy Stewart gets lucky. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp ( www.betterhelp.com/conan code: CONAN), Atoms ( www.atoms.com/CONAN ), KiwiCo ( www.kiwico.com/CONAN ), and MyBookie ( www.mybookie.ag code: conan). Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows wit...

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...