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Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend

2018 - 9 seasons 412 eps

New episode November 9, 2026

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66 min

S9 · E1 · Jan 5, 2026

D'Arcy Carden Returns Episode 1

Actress D’Arcy Carden feels literally very happy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. D’Arcy sits down with Conan once more to discuss childhood tales of musical theater and grandpa’s leg, coming up with her UCB contemporaries, and interacting with religious tradition from an adult point of view. Plus, Conan consults with legal expert David Melmed on the Star Search controversy.

61 min

S9 · E2 · Jan 12, 2026

Matt Damon Episode 2

Actor Matt Damon feels good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Matt sits down with Conan to discuss sharing a bank account with Ben Affleck at the start of their careers, the key to running convincingly in movies, his latest film The Rip, and more.

67 min

S9 · E3 · Jan 19, 2026

Jodie Foster Episode 3

Actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster feels ambivalent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jodie sits down with Conan to discuss her experience working as a child actor, juggling the difference between intentionality and freedom, and how speaking French in her latest film A Private Life completely changed her acting style. Later, David Melmed returns to get to the bottom of Conan’s Star Search misappropriation.

65 min

S9 · E4 · Jan 26, 2026

Charli XCX Episode 4

Singer-songwriter Charli XCX feels nervous about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Charli sits down with Conan to discuss starting out in London’s underground rave scene, experiencing pop stardom secondhand before skyrocketing to fame, and highlighting moral complexity in her new mockumentary film The Moment. Later, a listener review prompts Conan, Sona, and Matt imagine what life would be like as siblings to one another.

65 min

S9 · E5 · Feb 2, 2026

Josh Safdie Episode 5

Filmmaker Josh Safdie feels like a liar saying he feels anything about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Josh sits down with Conan to discuss showcasing Adam Sandler’s dramatic chops in Uncut Gems, prioritizing the casting of real-world characters in his work, and watching Timothée Chalamet transform into a ping-pong champion with his latest hit film Marty Supreme. Plus, Conan issues a bold proclamation to Erewhon’s smoothie department.

S9 · E6 · Feb 9, 2026

Kevin Nealon Returns Once More Episode 6

Comedian Kevin Nealon feels nothing about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kevin sits down with Conan once more to discuss how a certain cat and a pair of jeans inspired the title of his new stand-up special Loose in the Crotch, painting celebrity caricatures, sneezing loudly, and futile attempts to support each other. Later, Conan demands to know how Sona and Matt would spend their lives without the performing arts.

64 min

S9 · E7 · Feb 16, 2026

Halle Berry Episode 7

Actress Halle Berry feels still ghosted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Halle sits down with Conan to discuss learning how to fight back against her childhood bullies, her wide-spanning career from beauty pageants to winning the Oscar for Monster’s Ball, how a spiritual experience in India helped open her third eye, and her latest film Crime 101. Plus, Matt unveils his incredible unused White Elephant gift.

65 min

S9 · E8 · Feb 23, 2026

Denis Leary Episode 8

Comedian and actor Denis Leary feels like he could give a f*** about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Denis sits down with Conan to discuss their shared Worcester roots and finding out they’re related, making healthy lifestyle choices, founding the Emerson Comedy Workshop while in college, and shooting his television series Going Dutch entirely in Ireland.

62 min

S9 · E9 · Mar 2, 2026

Johnny Knoxville Episode 9

Actor, producer, and television host Johnny Knoxville feels harder than a turnbuckle about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Johnny sits down with Conan to discuss how he began producing stunt videos as a means to support his family, hare-brained ideas from the upcoming fifth Jackass film, and how hosting Fear Factor instilled in him a strange new kind of empathy. Plus, Conan grills Sona and David Hopping about their least favorite tasks as his assistants.

56 min

S9 · E10 · Mar 9, 2026

Wanda Sykes Returns Episode 10

Actor and comedian Wanda Sykes feels indifferent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Wanda sits down with Conan once more to discuss honing her comedy chops while working at the NSA, being tricked into auditioning for Curb Your Enthusiasm, and her first foray into drama with her new movie Undercard. Later, Conan questions assistant David Hopping’s musical taste after being exposed to his personal playlist.

63 min

S9 · E11 · Mar 16, 2026

Lisa Kudrow Returns Again Episode 11

Lisa Kudrow feels still really good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Lisa sits down with Conan once more to discuss the unrelenting optimism of her character Valerie Cherish on the newest season of The Comeback, remembering the wonderful Robert Michael Morris, the evolution of their friendship over the last forty years, and much more. Plus, David Hopping relives his experience seeing the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere.

63 min

S9 · E12 · Mar 23, 2026

Ken Burns Episode 12

Documentarian Ken Burns feels hopeful about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Ken sits down with Conan to discuss his latest docuseries The American Revolution, the historical myth of “us vs. them", and how his 1990 series The Civil War brought a recent American folk tune into cultural ubiquity.

71 min

S9 · E13 · Mar 30, 2026

Arsenio Hall Episode 13

Comedian, actor, and talk show host Arsenio Hall feels relieved about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Arsenio sits down with Conan to discuss his new book Arsenio: A Memoir, constructing the energetic environment of The Arsenio Hall Show, circumventing notes from the network, and how losing his magic equipment in a house fire forced him into a comedy career.

62 min

S9 · E14 · Apr 6, 2026

Elizabeth Banks Returns Episode 14

Elizabeth Banks feels blessed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Elizabeth sits down with Conan to talk about actually being Conan’s friend, her experience working on Wet Hot American Summer, and her new Peacock series The Miniature Wife. Later, Conan does a staff review with his Team Coco doppelganger, Senior Podcast Producer Sean Doherty.

S9 · E15 · Apr 13, 2026

David Oyelowo Returns Episode 15

Actor David Oyelowo feels Conan-ified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. David joins Conan once more to discuss his accidental introduction to the stage, nearly getting slapped by Oprah while filming The Butler, and exploring life after a wrongful incarceration in his latest film Newborn.

65 min

S9 · E16 · Apr 20, 2026

Dan Levy Episode 16

Actor, director, and writer Dan Levy feels thrilled, titillated, excited, and stimulated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Dan sits down with Conan to discuss memories of the great Catherine O’Hara, how Canadian self-awareness creates a unique sense of comedy, producing six seasons of Schitt’s Creek without the pressure of audience expectations, and the bombastic cast of his newest show Big Mistakes. Later, Conan brings in his lawyer David Melmed to consult on Aaron Bleyaert’s questionable tax write-offs.

68 min

S9 · E17 · Apr 27, 2026

Ike Barinholtz Episode 17

Actor and comedian Ike Barinholtz feels bullish about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Ike sits down with Conan to discuss his game show victories, how the comedy scene in Amsterdam taught him to perform for the masses, the inspiration for his character Sal Saperstein in The Studio, and his new podcast Funny You Ask. Later, David Melmed follows up with the team about the dos and dont’s of podcast-related tax write-offs.

64 min

S9 · E18 · May 4, 2026

Zach Galifianakis Returns Episode 18

Actor and comedian Zach Galifianakis feels Zach Galifianakis about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Zach sits down with Conan once more to discuss his early days as a busboy at a strip joint, why it’s so important for comics to take on the powerful, and pouring his passion for gardening into his new show This Is a Gardening Show.

64 min

S9 · E19 · May 11, 2026

Billie Eilish Returns Episode 19

Singer Billie Eilish feels really good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Billie sits down with Conan once more to discuss the name her parents almost gave her, co-directing her new concert film Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) with James Cameron, striving for reachability with her audience, and more.

67 min

S9 · E20 · May 18, 2026

Charlie Puth Episode 20

Musician Charlie Puth feels blank about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Charlie sits down with Conan to discuss his worldwide tour for his latest album Whatever’s Clever!, how to change the energy of a room with a single sound, why musicians who make it all about themselves are the first to fall, and more.

62 min

S9 · E21 · May 25, 2026

Olivia Munn Episode 21

Actress Olivia Munn feels so excited and amazed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Olivia sits down with Conan to discuss accidentally creating core memories for her kids, breaking the family mold by pursuing acting, and advocating for breast cancer awareness and early detection after her own diagnosis. Later, Conan tests his modern slang while he and his team Review the Reviewers.

63 min

S9 · E22 · Jun 1, 2026

Andrew Scott Episode 22

Tá áthas ar Andrew Scott about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Andrew sits down with Conan to discuss his latest film Pressure, the over-academization of Shakespeare, playing every part in the one-man adaptation Vanya, and honing the craft of portraying characters who are good without being nice. Later, Conan reveals a wholesomely surefire way to put himself into an unbreakable trance.

64 min

S9 · E23 · Jun 8, 2026

Patton Oswalt Returns Again Episode 23

Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt feels relieved about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Patton sits down with Conan once again to discuss the ridiculousness of the modern day press tour, obsessing over Martin and Lewis knock-offs, and exploring the idea of finding comfort in being overwhelmed in his newest special Tea & Scotch.

64 min

S9 · E24 · Jun 15, 2026

Atsuko Okatsuka Episode 24

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka feels honored and a little suspicious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Atsuko sits down with Conan to discuss her latest stand-up special Father, being kidnapped by her grandmother to the United States, learning how to make her family laugh, lifelong friends made in cheerleading, and more. Later, Conan reviews his own collection of very authentic reviews.

63 min

S9 · E25 · Jun 22, 2026

Josh Groban Episode 25

Singer-songwriter Josh Groban feels downright giddy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Josh sits down with Conan to discuss his breakout moment at 16 singing with Céline Dion at the Grammys, finding ways to exercise his comedic inclinations, and asking his dad to play trumpet on his latest album Cinematic. Plus, Conan comes face to face with his character’s real-life toy from the upcoming Toy Story 5.

61 min

S9 · E26 · Jun 29, 2026

Eric Andre Returns Again Episode 26

Comedian, writer, and actor Eric Andre feels like sandpaper about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Eric sits down with Conan to discuss and his mental health, his Uber conversation preferences, and his new film with John Cena, Little Brother. Plus, the gang consider Conan as a terminator in a new installment of Review The Reviewer.

57 min

S9 · E27 · Jul 6, 2026

Danny McBride Returns Episode 27

Actor, writer, and producer Danny McBride feels thrilling about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Danny sits down with Conan once more to discuss his favorite childhood cartoons, pitching his Halloween sequel directly to John Carpenter, how writing for television prepared him to craft his book of short stories Thrilling Tales of Modern Men: Stories, and more.

60 min

S9 · E28 · Jul 13, 2026

Mick Jagger Episode 28

Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger feels rather anxious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mick sits down with Conan to discuss the Stones’ 25th studio album Foreign Tongues, his six-decade (and counting) career at the forefront of rock music history, friendly competition with the likes of David Bowie and John Lennon, and finding ways to live in the moment while continuing to draw from the past.

63 min

S9 · E29 · Jul 20, 2026

Molly Shannon Returns Episode 29

Actress Molly Shannon feels proud and cool to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Molly sits down with Conan once more to discuss her rule-breaking youth, creative ways to calm the brain, and her longtime friendship with Will Ferrell leading all the way up to their new Netflix series The Hawk. Plus, David Hopping reveals a disturbing corner of TikTok focusing on Conan’s Toy Story 5 character Smarty Pants.

67 min

S9 · E30 · Jul 27, 2026

Leslie Jones Returns Episode 30

Comedian Leslie Jones feels so conflicted about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Leslie sits down with Conan once more to discuss the qualities of her ideal man, aspiring to catch a serial killer, her friendship with Kenan Thompson, her new HGTV show Roast My Rental, and more.

63 min

S9 · E31 · Aug 3, 2026

Ice Cube Episode 31

Rapper, actor, and producer Ice Cube feels like he’s about to throw up in his mouth about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Ice Cube sits down with Conan to discuss how a typewriting class inspired him to write rap, following the vision of Eazy-E as N.W.A. skyrocketed to worldwide success, founding the pro 3-on-3 basketball league BIG3, and much more.

66 min

S9 · E32 · Aug 10, 2026

Greta Lee Episode 32

Actress and writer Greta Lee feels excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Greta sits down with Conan to discuss her childhood deeply rooted in Korean identity, experiencing a massive cultural shift moving to the Midwest, experiencing the impact of her role in the 2023 romantic drama Past Lives on audiences, and her upcoming Netflix film The Last House. Later, Sona celebrates husband Tak’s recent promotion to black belt in karate.

64 min

S9 · E33 · Aug 17, 2026

Gillian Anderson Episode 33

Actress Gillian Anderson feels nonplussed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Gillian sits down with Conan to discuss her iconic role as Agent Scully on The X-Files, exploring complexities of character as Margaret Thatcher on The Crown, and putting out the call for authentic desires for her latest book More: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous. Plus, Conan and Sona take a platonic friendship quiz.

67 min

S9 · E34 · Aug 24, 2026

John Cena Episode 34

Actor and wrestler John Cena feels curiously enthusiastic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. John sits down with Conan to discuss wrestling as a training ground for comedy, minimizing self-sabotage, the importance of a long-term mindset, and his latest role in the new live-action animated comedy Coyote vs. Acme.

67 min

S9 · E35 · Aug 31, 2026

Andy Daly Returns Episode 35

Comedian and actor Andy Daly feels at peace about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Andy sits down with Conan to discuss wrestling his pets, his controversial persona in high school, and the first big laughs that set him on a lifelong comedic track. Plus, Conan’s team discusses lending their voices to the animated Disney series Big City Greens.

65 min

S9 · E36 · Sep 7, 2026

Matt Groening Episode 36

Writer and animator Matt Groening feels honored about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Matt sits down with Conan to discuss fond memories of The Simpsons writers' rooms of yesteryear, keeping track of jokes over 800+ episodes, and mining the future for endless comedy with Futurama. Later, Sona reports on a mishandled attempt to have Conan’s food delivered.

62 min

S9 · E37 · Sep 14, 2026

Taylor Tomlinson Returns Again Episode 37

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson feels gobsmacked about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Taylor sits down with Conan once again to discuss her new book Actually, Nevermind, high school marching band, bipolar II disorder, losing a parent at a young age, and oddities of American Girl dolls.

65 min

S9 · E38 · Sep 21, 2026

Joel McHale Returns Episode 38

Actor, comedian, and television host Joel McHale feels blank about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Joel sits down with Conan once more to discuss solo spousal vacations, adventurous palates, his early days performing theater sports at Pike Place, and absurd internet impulse buys. Later, Conan ponders which president he could portray while he and the team Review the Reviewers.

65 min

S9 · E39 · Sep 28, 2026

Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson Episode 39

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson feel very Irish and like a True American, respectively, about being Conan O’Brien’s Friend. Matthew and Woody sit down with Conan to discuss how they first met, their very different approaches to acting, how much of their new show Brothers is based on their real-life personas, and whether they might actually be brothers. Plus, Conan responds to an article about a missing Conan O’Brien commemorative plaque.

63 min

S9 · E40 · Oct 5, 2026

Owen Wilson Episode 40

Actor Owen Wilson feels good about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Owen sits down with Conan to discuss how military school led him to a creative partnership with Wes Anderson, learning how to wear a cowboy hat, bringing Timothy Olyphant on for season two of Stick, his new film Rolling Loud: The Movie, and more.

63 min

S9 · E41 · Oct 12, 2026

Kyle MacLachlan Episode 41

Actor Kyle MacLachlan feels fortunate about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kyle sits down with Conan to discuss his new memoir Fictional Selves, how being plucked from the stage to star in the 1984 adaptation of Dune led to a lifelong collaboration with director David Lynch, and bringing a unique eccentricity to his iconic role as Agent Cooper in Twin Peaks. Plus, Conan responds to a listener voicemail about where this world is going.

62 min

S9 · E42 · Oct 19, 2026

Martin Short Returns Again Episode 42

Martin Short feels sexually excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Martin sits down with Conan once more to discuss taking Only Murders in the Building to London for its sixth season, revisiting the 1972 Toronto Godspell production with the documentary You Had To Be There, remembering the uproarious Gilda Radner, and more.

56 min

S9 · E43 · Oct 22, 2026

Olivia Harrison Episode 43

Author and film producer Olivia Harrison feels sillier being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Conan sits down with Olivia to discuss the life of her husband and legendary Beatles guitarist George Harrison as revealed through his new book The Third Eye: Early Photographs.

62 min

S9 · E44 · Oct 26, 2026

Michael Douglas Episode 44

Actor and producer Michael Douglas feels excited to be Conan O’Brien’s new friend. Michael sits down with Conan to discuss his new memoir One Helluva Ride, breaking out from underneath his father’s legacy, lessons on life, love, and divorce, and much, much more. Later, Dr. Arroyo stops by to discuss his new YouTube segment I’ll See You In Health.

63 min

S9 · E45 · Nov 2, 2026

Olivia Colman Episode 45

Actress Olivia Colman feels incredibly excited about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Olivia sits down with Conan to discuss her new film Wicker, her passion for crafts, landmark roles in The Crown, The Favourite, Fleabag, and more, and the perfect cup of tea. Plus, a topical Matt Gourley sketch emerges from the distant past.

S9 · E46

Dustin Hoffman Part I Episode 46

Nov 9, 2026

S9 · E47

Dustin Hoffman Part II Episode 47

Nov 16, 2026

47 episodes in Season 9

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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.

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Conan O'Brien

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Sona Movsesian

Sona

Matt Gourley

Matt

Total runtime 418h 52m · Episode length 61 min · Country United States

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Premiered

November 19, 2018

Latest episode

November 2, 2026

Next episode

November 9, 2026

Status

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Earwolf Podcast Network · YouTube · Podcast (All Platforms)

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United States

Episode length

61 min

Total runtime

418h 52m

Original language

English

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