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

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 your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 what it's like to work with his wife Mary Steenburgen. 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. 

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 Central Kitchen today.Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 World Central Kitchen today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 on his marriage and parenting. “Everybody's Live” airs live Wednesdays on Netflix at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.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. 

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 wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 donation to World Central Kitchen today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 to World Central Kitchen today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 like “To Leslie.”  This conversation was recorded in 2023. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 for Woody. 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 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. This episode was recorded in 2023. 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. 

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 David Blaine spent 7 days underwater, narrated by Woody.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.

Phil Rosenthal is checking in on the state of his friendship with Ted Danson after a hot and heavy start! The “Everybody Loves Raymond” creator discusses how his late parents influenced him, the time he met a young Ray Romano, and why he doesn't consider “Somebody Feed Phil” a food show. Bonus: Phil offers some tips on traveling and eating well.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. 

Finally, Ted Danson and Susie Essman can talk without Larry David interrupting! Susie tells Ted about how she found her voice in the male-dominated standup world, her memories of Larry doing standup, the Jerry Stiller roast that helped her get cast on Curb Your Enthusiasm, how she developed Susie Greene's style, and more. Bonus: Susie asks Ted what he really felt about his Curb character getting divorced.This conversation was recorded in 2023. 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.

It's a double date for the ages as Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen visit Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver at their lovely home! Dick is a personal hero to Ted and Mary, so they're asking him about his illustrious career from his broadcasting roots to Broadway and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Dick also shares about encounters with Walter Cronkite and Stan Laurel and his experiences working on films like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins. Bonus: Ted and Mary get Dick and Arlene's respective takes on how their first meeting went down.  This conversation was recorded in 2024. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today. For full-length video of this episode including shots of Dick and Arlene's keepsakes, visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco and subscribe.

Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Vanessa Bayer joins Ted Danson today! The Cleveland native talks with Ted about her time in the nation's first collegiate all-female musical and sketch comedy troupe Bloomers, her seven seasons on the cast of SNL, overcoming cancer in her teens (including being a Make-A-Wish kid), and more. She also drops a bombshell revelation on Ted, which threatens to upend everything he knew about his life.Check out Vanessa's podcast with her brother Jonah Bayer, “How Did We Get Weird?”This episode was recorded in 2023. Please consider making a donation to World Central Kitchen, which is on the ground in Southern California providing free hot meals to families affected by the wildfires.Like watching your podcasts?Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

It's a reunion as John Ratzenberger (aka Cliff Clavin) drops in on his Cheers colleagues Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson! John shares about how he pitched his know-it-all Cheers character, being on crew at the original Woodstock, his perspective on the now legendary hooky boat ride, and various near-death experiences.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

The very likable and grounded Randall Park joins Ted Danson to talk about his action figure, facing rejection early on in his career, almost getting c—kblocked when he met his future wife, how parenthood diminishes your ego, making his directorial debut with “Shortcomings,” and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are across the pond with English comedian Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael Whitehall! The pair talk with Ted and Woody about how their father-son dynamic developed, the process of making “Travels with my Father” on Netflix, the time when Michael represented Daniel Day-Lewis, dealing with hecklers, and much more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

In this week's bonus episode, Ted Danson welcomes acclaimed Danish chef René Redzepi! René is the chef and co-owner of the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, renowned for its creative and resourceful use of Nordic ingredients.Created and narrated by Redzepi, “Omnivore” is an Apple TV+ series that explores the human experience through the lens of the world's most essential ingredients. All eight episodes are available now.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson is stoked to sit down with one of his favorite comedians, Paul Reiser! Paul talks to Ted about his daring first attempt at standup, being cast in classic movies like Diner and Beverly Hills Cop, writing the Mad About You theme song, the time he worked with Yoko Ono, and more. Paul's first standup special in over 30 years, Life, Death & Rice Pudding, is available on demand now.Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

The incomparable JB Smoove graces the podcast! Ted Danson is talking to his “Curb Your Enthusiasm” colleague about dealing with Larry David, the role of fate in JB's comedy career, encounters with legends like Sidney Poitier and Don Rickles, and much more.Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

Ted Danson feels a bit strange about interviewing his TV “boss,” showrunner and writer Mike Schur. Of course, you know Mike as the creator of The Good Place and co-creator of shows like Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Mike talks to Ted about pitching The Good Place, how Ted's role on the show took shape, why Cheers was the first show he cared about, landing his dream job at SNL at 22, and much more.Ted and Mike have teamed up again on a new Netflix comedy series, “A Man on the Inside.” All eight episodes are streaming now:  https://www.netflix.com/title/81677257  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

Despite his encounters with human suffering, world-renowned chef José Andrés exudes joy and hope—what's his secret? The World Central Kitchen founder talks to Ted Danson about his pivot from fine dining to feeding those in crisis zones like Haiti and Ukraine, why plans are overrated, how changing the world is like rewriting a bad Thanksgiving turkey recipe, and much more.  Consider making a generous donation to World Central Kitchen. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

It's Mary Steenburgen week on the podcast! Picking up where they left off in Part One, Ted asks Mary to revisit scenes from her adult life and career, including her encounters with Audrey Hepburn and Princess Diana, her experience starring in films like Melvin and Howard, Philadelphia, and Step Brothers, the uncanny way music came into her life, and perhaps best of all: when she and Ted met and fell in love. In case you missed it, check out the previous episode for Part One of their conversation here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mary-steenburgen-pt-1/id1745204141?i=1000677575082Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Today Ted Danson is joined by his favorite person in the world—and surprise, it's not Woody! In the first of this two-part series, Ted asks Mary Steenburgen about her early years: growing up in Arkansas, what her parents were like, witnessing desegregation, her hippie days, how she got the acting bug, and her big break with Jack Nicholson.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

Bill Hader joins Ted Danson to talk about his path from reality show PA to Saturday Night Live, the highwire act of live performance, co-creating Barry on HBO, handling negative feedback, and his friendship with Larry David. Bonus: Ted and Bill trade celebrity doppelgängers.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson welcome their first couple to the pod, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman! Nick and Megan share with the guys about their unlikely meet cute, what it was like playing Ron and Tammy on Parks & Recreation, Megan's band “Nancy and Beth,” and much more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson talks with Ted Danson about being raised on a steady diet of Cheers, why she avoids going anywhere if she can help it, the value of the mockumentary format, and much more. Bonus: Ted and Quinta team up to make a surprise phone call.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Dr. Frasier Crane is with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson today, and they're listening! Their old Cheers colleague Kelsey Grammer joins them to talk about overcoming the loss of loved ones, his partying days with Woody, spirituality, and the process of making season 2 of Frasier on Paramount Plus.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson feels like he's found a kindred spirit in three-time Emmy winner Uzo Aduba. They get into the surprising gifts that came out of Uzo's experience of writing a memoir about her late mother, playing Shirley Chisholm, her track and figure skating past, what it was like pivoting from sports to acting, and what was happening in her life when she got cast as Crazy Eyes on “Orange is the New Black.” Bonus: Uzo and Ted trade their experiences dealing with sudden fame.Uzo's book is “The Road is Good: How a Mother's Strength Became a Daughter's Purpose.” Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This isn't the first time Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu have gotten up close and personal! In this episode, you'll hear how they worked together in some pretty tight quarters on the upcoming feature film “Last Breath.” Simu tells Woody and Ted about his family's journey from Harbin, China to Canada, and how he later went from being an unhappy accountant to becoming a Marvel superhero and Ken in “Barbie.” Bonus: Ted brings up Woody's silent but deadly past.   Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson always treasures his time together with dear friend D'Arcy Carden! In this episode, you'll hear them talk about D'Arcy's grandma's crush on Ted, how D'Arcy went from nannying and improv to starring on TV, their memories of getting cast on “The Good Place,” and performing on Broadway. Bonus: Ted asks D'Arcy about the purpose of life. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson and Jeff Bridges have deep ties! In this episode they get into Jeff's harrowing experience in the hospital, the music in “Crazy Heart,” how Jeff was practically made to play The Dude in “The Big Lebowski,” how he initially struck out with his now wife, and his starring role in the Hulu thriller “The Old Man.” Bonus: Jeff and Ted ponder the mysteries of marriage.    Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week the “sexy” and “dazzling” Dax Shepard drops in on Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson. They talk about Dax's journey into podcasting, the power of recovery groups, Dax's Cheers fandom, and how junior high weirdly prepared him for celebrity. Bonus: the guys revisit the era when Woody was a budding movie star, which happens to unearth an old grudge.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are joined by someone they both love, Josh Brolin! Josh talks growing up among the “Cito Rats,” doing George W. Bush's accent, finding family on the set of “No Country for Old Men,” and the reason he chose sobriety. Bonus: Woody has a question about Josh's relationship history. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Woody Harrelson is going solo for our first bonus episode as he's joined by famed music producer and friend Rick Rubin! They recently connected in Italy, where Woody asked Rick about his journey of becoming an artist and the major chapters of his career, including his work with LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Johnny Cash.For extra credit, check out Rick interviewing Woody on his own podcast, Tetragrammaton.

Acting great and gentleman Tom Selleck joins Ted Danson for his first-ever podcast appearance! Tom talks to Ted about his Magnum, P.I. days, that time he auditioned for Mae West, and how Leonard Nimoy saved “Three Men and a Baby.” Bonus: they address those persistent ghost rumors. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson and Rob Lowe finally sit down after years of missing each other! Ted asks the “Unstable” star about a contradiction he's spied in his work. Rob tells Ted about his childhood epiphany that took him from Dayton, Ohio to Hollywood, his secret to staying married, his feelings about the Brat Pack phenomenon, and helping others through recovery. Bonus: Ted asks Rob to explain a certain adult phrase to him.   Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://www.youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

There really is no other Jeff Goldblum on Earth, and his conversation with Ted Danson is out of this world! Jeff seizes his chance to talk to Ted about some things weighing on his mind including where they first met, their acting methods and influences, and their longtime mutual admiration. Bonus: Jeff's catchy ditty about Ted.   Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

It's Cheers' most loyal patron, NORM! Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are stoked to be joined by Cheers colleague George Wendt as they reminisce about their on-set misadventures, how George got cast as Norm Peterson, their chaotic televised send-off—even the infamous time they got caught in a storm while playing hooky (mushrooms were involved). Bonus: George reveals that he once recommended Woody for an iconic role.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers drops in on his good friend Woody Harrelson and new friend Ted Danson! They're going deep: creativity and spirituality, overcoming substance abuse, the words from Flea's daughter that changed his life, his relationship with Los Angeles, and much more. Bonus: Flea hints at some compromising footage of Woody.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Like many of us, Ted Danson had never seen anyone like Lisa Kudrow when she first burst onto the scene. He asks her about her memorable appearance on Cheers, navigating Friends fame, being a trailblazer for quirky people, and how evolutionary biology was actually her first love before acting and comedy. Bonus: Ted reveals his early struggles playing Sam Malone on Cheers.  Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are feeling the Dern! Their good friend Laura Dern is here, and the guys are talking to her about how she fell in love with acting as a child, writing a book with her mom, the time a panicked Woody wanted to dial her for acting advice, and how she and her mom made history with their respective Oscar nominations (and losses). Bonus: Laura's masterclass in deflecting a compliment. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.