Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)

This week we’re sharing a special episode from The Sarah Silverman Podcast , where Ted’s friend Sarah Silverman shares her unfiltered thoughts on everything from politics to pop culture. No topic is off limits, and your voicemails help shape the conversation—though Sarah’s always behind the wheel. In this episode, Sarah welcomes her very first guest: Roastmaster General Jeff Ross. The two longtime...

The Oscar-winning actor Octavia Spencer is up for a challenge—whether it’s executive producing films like Fruitvale Station and Green Book or even hosting a cooking competition show for the first time. She talks to Ted Danson about navigating the loss of her parents early on in life, how she almost became a lawyer, her love for Southern foodways, and much more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit h...

Today we’re joined by the talented and radiant Emmy-winning actor Kristen Johnston (3rd Rock from the Sun, The Exes, Sex and the City). Kristen talks to Ted Danson about her compulsion to be funny at all times, what she learned from working with John Lithgow, her advocacy for those fighting addiction, and her retirement plans.   Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco  to s...

Ted Danson’s digging into conspiracies with actor, comedian, and musician Ed Helms—except these ones are real! Ed talks to Ted about the stranger-than-fiction stories on his history podcast SNAFU , how he bonded with Mike Schur during the making of The Office, and why he was scared for his parents to see The Hangover. Bonus: Ted makes Ed do his impersonation of Shelby Foote.  To help those affecte...

Ted Danson regards Oscar-winning actress and director Helen Hunt as a true artist, and he’s determined to know how she became one! Helen talks to Ted about acting in her formative years, what she took from her time on “Mad About You,” writing and directing her 2007 film “Then She Found Me,” and her advice for young actors. Bonus: Mary Steenburgen sends in a special message for Helen.   Watch "Then...

Ted Danson can’t help but grin in anticipation whenever he sees the very funny actor and comedian Fred Armisen. Fred talks to Ted about his experience of learning his true ancestry on Finding Your Roots, his showbiz start in Blue Man Group, going from drumming in bands to performing on Saturday Night Live, and more.  To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to ...

Ted’s office mate Andy Richter drops in this week! The comedian and actor talks to Ted Danson about finding love again, why he and his late night partner Conan O’Brien clicked, the importance of editing in comedy, and his long-running podcast and new SiriusXM call-in show . To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to  World Central Kitchen  today. Like watching...

Actor, comedian, and writer Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso, Shrinking) joins Ted Danson this week. They pay homage to the late, great George Wendt before getting into Brett’s HBO special “The Second Best Night of Your Life,” the relationship between acting and writing, and Brett’s experience going from the Ted Lasso writer’s room to playing footballer Roy Kent. Brett turns the mic around, asking Ted w...

Actor, writer, and director Stephen Merchant talks to Ted Danson about the influence of Cheers on The Office (UK), his awkward relationship with fame, his dramatic turn in Four Lives, testing out new standup material, John Cleese, and more. Plus: Ted raves about Outlaws, Stephen’s crime thriller comedy series. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to  World C...

Today’s guest is none other than the delightful comedian, actor, and writer Sarah Silverman! She talks with Ted Danson about her new Netflix special PostMortem , dealing with the loss of her parents, the origins of her now legendary song with Matt Damon , and why she doesn’t mind the pushback against “edgy” comedy.  To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to  W...

We’re so back! This week Ted Danson is joined by one of comedy’s leading lights, the charming John Mulaney. John’s live Netflix show “Everybody’s Live” has injected the talk show format with chaotic good energy, and he’s talking to Ted about the fun he’s having with sidekick and announcer Richard Kind. Ted also asks John how he became so self-possessed and about the effect that going sober has had...

We’re revisiting Ted’s conversation with a true gentleman, the great Tom Selleck! In his first-ever podcast appearance, he spoke with Ted about getting discovered, Magnum, P.I., the time he auditioned for Mae West, and the “Three Men and a Baby” ghost rumors. His memoir “You Never Know” is out now. We’ll be back next week with an all-new episode!  To help those affected by the Southern California...

Laura Dern is an all-time favorite guest, so we had to revisit her episode! She spoke to her buddies Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson about how she fell in love with acting, her joint memoir with her mom Diane Ladd, and why she dropped out of school to be in “Blue Velvet.” Stay tuned for all-new episodes, coming later this month! To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a do...

This week we’re revisiting our episode with the marvelous Jane Fonda. Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson spoke with her about her third act, the time she and Ted got arrested, and how she became an exercise icon. Stay tuned for all-new episodes, coming soon! To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to  World Central Kitchen  today.   Like watching your podcasts? Vis...

We’re looking back at our Cheers reunion with John Ratzenberger (aka Cliff Clavin)! John told Ted and Woody about how he pitched his know-it-all Cheers character, his time at the original Woodstock, his take on the now-infamous hooky boat ride, and the multiple times he nearly met his maker.    To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to  World Central Kitchen  ...

This week we’re revisiting Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson’s conversation with Kelsey Grammer, aka Dr. Frasier Crane. They reminisce about Kelsey’s partying days with Woody, on-set dynamics at “Cheers,” and more. Kelsey also talks to the guys about his late sister, the subject of his new memoir .  To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to  World Central Kitchen...

This week we’re revisiting the time George Wendt dropped in on Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson to talk his casting as Norm Peterson on “Cheers,” on-set hijinks, their infamous boat ride, and more.      To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to  World Central Kitchen  today.   Like watching your podcasts? Visit  http://youtube.com/teamcoco  to see full episodes....

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are finally joined by their “papa,” Cheers co-creator and legendary director James Burrows! They’re talking about Jimmy’s theater beginnings, how he taught Ted how to play Sam Malone with swagger, what Woody joining Cheers did for the show, Jimmy's approach to directing comedy, and more.    To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation...

Ted Danson doesn’t mind getting a little dark with actor, comedian, and podcasting pioneer Marc Maron. Marc talks to Ted about the passing of his romantic partner, filmmaker Lynn Shelton and how he processed that loss on stage, including in his HBO special “ From Bleak to Dark .” They also discuss why Marc would never run for office, losing loved ones, and Marc’s acting roles from “Maron” to films...

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen love Ed Begley Jr. and his beautiful mind! The actor, author, and environmentalist talks with Ted and Mary about his Forrest Gump-like life that has included near-death experiences, addiction and failure, encounters with Charles Manson and Cesar Chavez, and many more stories from his memoir, “To the Temple of Tranquility…And Step On It!” To help those affected by th...

Ted Danson has a ton of respect for stand-up comic and activist W. Kamau Bell and the choices he’s made in life. The “United Shades of America” host talks to Ted about his path to melding comedy and activism, dealing with those his disagrees with, discerning how best to use his voice, staying joyful in the face of the world’s sadness, working with educators, and more. To help those affected by the...

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are joining forces once again, and this time they’re with their dear friend Will Forte! Will talks about Mary’s challenge to him while working on “The Last Man on Earth,” the importance of creative control, going from SNL to his dramatic turn in “Nebraska,” meeting his partner later in life, and more. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make...

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are paying homage to the co-creators of Cheers, Glen and Les Charles! The Charles brothers talk with Ted and Woody about how they went from working on shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Taxi to creating Cheers, how they cast the series regulars, and what Shelley Long’s departure meant for the show. Bonus: Ted asks the brothers to confirm that he in fact vouched...

Ted Danson is chuffed to sit down with his new pal Billy Eichner. Billy talks to Ted about how his parents let him have a gay-coded bar mitzvah, getting fan mail for his film “Bros,” how being Billy on the Street didn’t come naturally to him, being mentored by Joan Rivers, why working hard is overrated, and more. Billy also shares about a 1989 film starring Ted that meant a lot to his family.  Thi...

Woody Harrelson introduces Ted Danson to his good pal, world-renowned magician David Blaine. Ted asks David how he caught the magic bug and about the stunts that have given him the most trouble. David discusses his influences, the relationship between acting and magic, and how fatherhood has changed his outlook. Bonus: David calls out Woody’s motorcycle riding skills.  Watch a video about how Davi...