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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.
01:21:43 Conan sits down with Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins for a conversation about navigating the changing music industry over a 35 year career and the songs that inspired him. Follow along with the full list of songs here: Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)Fade to Black (Metallica)Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division)
59:11 Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt feels radiant about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Patton sits down with Conan once more to discuss the impending takeover of AI, why spectacle doesn’t equal interesting, and his debut comic series Minor Threats. Later, Conan gets grilled over his excuses for why his birthday gift for Matt Gourley never arrived. Find the Slipnutz sketch here. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
16:40 Conan chats with Greg in Kildare about playing the bassoon in a symphony orchestra.
01:00:22 Anchor Jake Tapper feels ironic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jake returns for another conversation with Conan about the colorful characters of 1977 explored in his new book All The Demons Are Here, why people follow demagogues, and handling constant exposure to the news each and every day. Later, Conan has a hypothetical conversation sharing his likes with his father. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
25:33 Conan talks to Dave from Galway about life as a working musician and how Conan might manage to win over his wife.
01:00:51 Actor Harrison Ford feels confused about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Harrison sits down with Conan to discuss nearly changing his name in the early days of his career, smashing the Lego Millennium Falcon on one of his many Conan appearances, and the upcoming release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Plus, Sona asks Conan for tips in preparing her speech as the 2023 Mt SAC Alumnus of the Year. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
22:17 Conan talks to Henry from County Donegal about working as a local tour guide and tips for being taken seriously in everyday life.
01:08:21 Sir Paul McCartney feels wildly elated about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Paul and Conan sit down for a live conversation about the incredible photographs chronicling The Beatles’ first transatlantic trip featured in Paul’s new book 1964: Eyes of the Storm. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.
18:33 Conan chats with Sebastian from Buenos Aires about painting for rock stars, being good looking men, and what would give Conan away in Argentina.
01:11:18 Singer Kelly Clarkson feels honored and super cheesy about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Kelly sits down with Conan to talk about all the odd jobs she worked prior to her singing career, the uncertain early days of American Idol, getting personal with her 10th studio album Chemistry, and collaborating with Steve Martin. Plus, Conan takes audience questions about his new Max series Conan O’Brien Must Go, the whereabouts of Jordan Schlansky, the future of the Chill Chums, and more. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.