Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend - Podcast Rankings and reviews

This has been my favorite podcast since it debuted back in 2018. The comedy and conversations are consistently top notch and often have me smiling like an idiot, if not laughing out loud, while driving alone in my car (and I’m sure looking like a crazy person). The chemistry between Conan, Sona, and Gourley is off the charts good. But I’ve got to say, I think that the sound engineer Eduardo is the sleeper star of the Podcast. Whenever he gets pulled in on mic, it’s always gold. If you love to laugh, this is the Pod to listen to!

This podcast is an absolute gem! Conan’s witty and humorous approach to interviewing celebrities is unparalleled. The way he effortlessly navigates conversations, injecting humor at just the right moments, showcases his exceptional comedic timing. Whoever it is he’s interviewing, Conan's ability to read the room adds a unique dynamic to each episode. A must-listen for anyone craving entertaining and insightful celebrity interviews.

Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend is an absolute delight! Conan, Sona, and Matt's chemistry is off the charts, making every episode a laugh-out-loud experience. Their banter is effortlessly hilarious, and you'll find yourself eagerly awaiting each new installment. If you're a fan of comedy and great conversations, this podcast is a must-listen!

Conan is an American treasure. This is the only podcast I truly laugh out loud at. Even at the ads! I love feeling like I’m part of their crew and in on all their inside jokes. When I started working remotely during the pandemic I got a bit lonely then found this podcast and it has brought me a lot of joy and the pricelessness of feeling connected. Anything Conan does is gold and I love Sona and Matt and their whole team. Thanks for always bringing a smile to my face and tears of laughter to my eyes.

If you listen to this in public, you run the risk of laughing out loud uncontrollably. Conan is hilarious and brilliant, I love his silliness. Matt and Sona are a perfect match to Conan, they are also very funny and smart. This is by far my favorite podcast, thank you for the laughs!

As mayor, Rahm Emanuel covered up the killing of Laquan McDonald, a Black teenager who was shot repeatedly in the back by police. He shut down schools primarily in Black neighborhoods. As advisor to Clinton, he pushed for racist tough on crime policies that expanded the number of nonviolent offenders in prison. He also advocated for him to deport more immigrants than any other administration. I could go on...

It is disappointing to hear someone with such a consistent record of opposing human rights brought on the podcast to excuse the killing of Palestinian civilians with “Israel has a right to defend itself” rhetoric. There was no acknowledgment of apartheid, the long history of violence toward Palestinians and destruction of their homes. As someone who lost a family member in 9/11, I empathize with both Israeli and Palestinian civilian victims. The Hamas attacks do not justify the escalation by the Israeli government to kill thousands of more innocent Palestinians, just as 9/11 did not justify the invasion of Iraq.

I was not expecting admiration of a man who has consistently harmed others throughout his career and tacit endorsement of war crimes in this podcast.