Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
Conan O'Brien · Comedy · Comedy Talk
Community rating
Read and write reviewsConan with his assistant Sona and producer Matt, plus a celebrity guest. Widely considered one of the funniest podcasts; the only complaint is that the pre-guest banter can run long.
Praised for
- Conan's improvised riffs with Sona and Matt are the main draw.
- Guests relax and the conversations get surprisingly sincere.
Common criticisms
- Opening segments and ad reads can delay the guest.
- Some guests are plugged in from the studio's own projects.
Sources
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