Conan O’Brien Podcast Goes Live; Podcast Gets Tiered Release.

The “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast will host a live event featuring a surprise special guest at The Fonda Theatre on Oct. 5. The live podcast taping will give an audience of fans and SiriusXM subscribers a chance to see O’Brien and his co-hosts Sona Movsesian and Matt Gourley sit down with a surprise special guest for a wide-ranging interview in the iconic Los Angeles venue. The evening will also feature O’Brien reuniting with members of his late-night television show’s band, led by Jimmy Vivino.

“Conan’s sharp wit, quick-thinking, and one-of-a-kind comedic voice have made him not just an icon in the world of entertainment, but also someone that nearly every interesting person wants to chat with,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer at SiriusXM. “We’re thrilled to present this exclusive and intimate opportunity for fans to experience his podcast come alive on stage, capturing the same hilarity and spontaneity that have earned Conan such a devoted following.”

The episode will be released exclusively to SiriusXM Podcasts+ subscribers on Oct. 15. Audio of the episode will air on SiriusXM’s Conan O’Brien Radio on Oct. 22 and be released widely on podcast feeds. The full video will be released on YouTube.

Listeners of “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” can enter for a chance to win tickets to the taping beginning today. Details HERE.