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

This week Ted Danson’s making a new friend, actor Gillian Jacobs. Gillian shares about her experience at Juilliard, her new movie “The Musical,” her journalism side job, the nerve-wracking story of how she got the role of Britta on “Community,” and more. Check out Gillian’s work: Glamour interview with American computer scientist Jean Sammet 99% Invisible episode, “The Bone Wars” “Periodic Talks” interview with Mary Steenburgen Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week beloved actor Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet) talks to Ted Danson about his creative relationship with David Lynch, how he got cast in Dune, the process of writing his new memoir “Fictional Selves,” bridging generational divides on his podcast, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week actor and comedian Joel McHale talks to Ted Danson about his love of swords, his respect for fart jokes, growing up in Washington State, his experience hosting “The Soup,” sports cars, and more. The fifth season of Animal Control premieres September 27 at 8:30pm on FOX. Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week Ted Danson tests a Jeopardy champion’s ocean knowledge! Actor and writer Ike Barinholtz (“The Studio”) plays a round of his trivia podcast “Funny You Ask” with Ted. He also talks about why Sam Malone was one of the hottest characters in TV history, writing on Mad TV in his 20s, his love for the ‘90s Bulls, and the “game” of comedy. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

To kick off the very first episode of his new interview series We Got Company, Sebastian Maniscalco sits down with comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into the minds of two stand-up masters. Jerry and Sebastian pull back the curtain on their comedic process, from the risks of testing new material at dinner parties to whether either of them can actually be considered “social.” Sebastian shares how meditation changed his life—and why Jerry deserves the credit for getting him started—while Jerry reflects on his gratitude for the industry and why, after more than half a century in comedy, he still finds pure joy on stage. Jerry also turns the tables on Sebastian, pressing him to reveal his ultimate dream opportunity in show business. Plus, Jerry surprises Sebastian with an incredibly special gift to celebrate the launch of the show.

Emmy-winning actor Holland Taylor has led an impeccable career, from TV to Broadway to feature films like "Legally Blonde" and "The Truman Show." She talks to Ted about why she considers her play about Ann Richards to be her life’s greatest work, her famously incendiary scene on “The Practice," her new show with Matthew McConaughey and Woody, and more. “Brothers” hits Apple TV on September 23rd. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week Ted Danson’s getting to know his podcasting colleague Sona Movsesian. The “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” cohost and New York Times-bestselling author talks to Ted about how she stumbled into being Conan’s assistant, her role on their podcast, her love of Los Angeles, and why she worries her kids are going to Google her someday. Sona’s new book “The World’s Worst Mom” is out now at bookstores near you. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Will Forte returns to the podcast to talk about his relationship with his writing partner John Solomon, making “The Four Seasons” on Netflix, why his legendary character Hamilton will never be on TV, how his upcoming movie “Coyote vs. Acme” was nearly shelved, and more. "Coyote vs. Acme” premieres in theaters everywhere on August 28, 2026. Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson’s “The Good Place” colleague D’Arcy Carden returns to debrief their recent game night, her new series “The Five-Star Weekend” on Peacock, being intentional about friendship, the “Ted thing” that changed her life, why she still loves improv, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson’s been getting to know his new coworkers, and today it’s actor, writer, and comedian Rob Delaney! Rob talks about his journey from Twitter stardom to making acclaimed shows like “Catastrophe," how he ended up living in London, intergenerational friendship, falling in love with his wife, how losing his son changed how he works, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson has been getting to know his new coworker, Katey Sagal, so he thought they should have a proper sit-down. They talk about costarring in the new Elizabeth Banks-led Apple TV show they’re filming while getting into Katey’s beginnings as a professional singer, her thoughts on sex and aging, addiction, worrying about children, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson recently joined Tom Selleck on stage at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA for a live discussion about Tom’s memoir, “You Never Know.” They discussed how Tom nearly didn’t do Magnum, P.I., his brushes with Princess Diana and Frank Sinatra, the making of "Three Men and a Baby," and much more. Special thanks to LiveTalks LA for the use of this audio. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Actor and writer Jake Johnson talks to his friend Ted Danson about how he got to star in the pickleball comedy “The Dink” alongside Mary Steenburgen, playing complicated characters, his Cheers fandom, Ted’s early days in LA, and much more. “The Dink” comes to Apple TV on Friday, July 24th. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week Ted Danson faces off with tennis legend and entrepreneur Maria Sharapova! They discuss the relationship between podcasting and athletics, dealing with criticism and societal expectations, Maria's childhood experience of adjusting to life in America, her thoughts on pickleball, and much more. Check out Maria’s new podcast with Vox Media, “Pretty Tough.” Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Candice Bergen answers Ted Danson's questions about her unbelievable life, including an arson incident and her brush with the Manson murders. She also talks about her experience with Jane Goodall and the time she had a beef with a sitting Vice President—but not before a surprise visit from a dear friend. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Emmy-winning actor Alfre Woodard joins her longtime friend Ted Danson to talk about the nurse she got her nickname from, the relationship between film and activism, how playing Winnie Mandela led to their real-life relationship, why she feels most at home in the South, and her experience in the cast of Netflix’s “The Boroughs.” Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Edward Norton talks to Ted Danson about his creative experience working on Olivia Wilde’s new A24 film “The Invite,” a movie that Ted is fully obsessed with. They also get into their shared love of conservation, their hopes for the next generation, and the surprising connection they have through Edward’s dad. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Henry Winkler talks to his longtime friend Ted Danson about the first time he used the Fonz to get out of a jam, why he grew up feeling like a failure, producing shows like “MacGyver,” his experience with Hopi culture, his pivot to children’s author, the time he pissed off Anne Bancroft, and much more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Actor Timothy Simons talks to Ted Danson about feeling refreshed by his role on Netflix's "Nobody Wants This,” his love of the Cheers pilot, imparting small town values to his kids, living and working with ADHD, his involvement with an infamous commercial, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

John C. Reilly talks to Ted Danson about bringing back empathy with his vaudeville-style music act Mister Romantic, how he met his wife on “Casualties of War,” hiding his acting dreams from his dad, his long relationship with Paul Thomas Anderson, why he tried talking Leonardo DiCaprio out of doing “Titanic,” and more. Learn more about John’s album, "What’s Not to Love?” Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Actor and comedian Lisa Ann Walter talks to Ted Danson about her off-Broadway debut in “Heathers: The Musical,” her amazing TV show that never aired, how she won over the Apollo Theater, the cast chemistry on Abbott Elementary, her new Hulu special “It Was an Accident,” and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Actor, director, and writer Andrew McCarthy talks to Ted Danson about why he wanted to examine male loneliness in his new book, “Who Needs Friends.” They also get into father-son relationships, Andrew’s experience walking the Camino de Santiago, how “Cheers” helped him get sober, his meteoric rise in Hollywood, and much more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

The one and only Harrison Ford joins Ted Danson and his “whimsical friend" Woody Harrelson in studio this week. They talk Harrison’s early stint as a carpenter and how it led to “Star Wars,” whether actors are inherently needy, finding creative solutions to the climate crisis, what Harrison finds so refreshing about working on “Shrinking,” and much more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Actor and TV host Valerie Bertinelli talks to Ted Danson about working with Betty White on Hot in Cleveland, the time she got mistaken for a sex worker, how she met her late ex-husband Eddie Van Halen, why certainty is overrated, unlearning shame, and more. Visit ValeriesPlace.com, where you can find Valerie’s cooking shows, recipes, a podcast, and other interactive experiences for fans. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Adam Scott joins Ted Danson to talk about getting lost on the office set of Severance, learning from directors like Ben Stiller and Adam McKay, stealing Sam Malone’s moves for his character on Party Down, the alternate timeline in which he’s a political journalist, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week Ted Danson tries keeping up with the hurricane of comedy and wisdom that is Leslie Jones! Leslie talks to Ted about her experiences working with SNL hosts, her love for the late John Ritter, her advice for young people who fear aging, why she feels she’s at the top of her standup game, and why she thinks she’d make a terrible president. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Senator Cory Booker joins Ted Danson for a conversation about the virtues our country needs to overcome our present challenges, the subject of his new book. He also asks Ted for marriage advice and shares about his 2009 “feud" with Conan O’Brien. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Actor and producer Jason Ritter talks to his friend Ted Danson about the positive impact of sobriety on his marriage and other relationships, feeling a responsibility to those who miss his late father John Ritter, playing a villain in the reboot of Matlock on CBS, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

From The Drew Carey Show to Cougar Town, actor Christa Miller has led a distinguished career in TV comedy. She talks to Ted Danson about her second job as a music supervisor for shows like Scrubs and Shrinking, her working relationship with Bill Lawrence, how Shrinking rejuvenated her love of acting, doing scenes with Harrison Ford, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted is determined to avoid a battle of wits with Don Cheadle, but he keeps taking the bait! They talk about Don's life-changing experience on “Hotel Rwanda,” playing legends like Miles Davis and Sammy Davis Jr., how he accesses his murderous side, his upcoming Broadway debut in the revival of “Proof,” and more.

Rosanna Arquette is a truth-teller, whether she’s conveying the emotional truth of a character or speaking out against injustice in the world. She talks to Ted Danson about how singlehood has changed her, the activist streak in her family, her childhood encounter with Martin Luther King Jr., how coming out against Harvey Weinstein impacted her, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Despite both of them being in hit sitcoms, Zach Braff and Ted Danson have somehow never met until now! Zach talks to Ted about creative lessons learned from making Garden State, navigating early fame, the story behind the revival of Scrubs on ABC/Hulu, his relationship with the show’s creator Bill Lawrence, his passion for aviation, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Drew Carey joins Ted Danson and their friend Marc Vahanian for a conversation about shame, forgiveness, and our society’s justice system. Marc is the founder of Pathway to Kinship, an organization that brings hope, healing, and resources to the formerly incarcerated. To help continue the work of Pathway to Kinship, consider making a gift today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Richard Kind hopes this episode will convince Ted Danson to finally join him for coffee sometime! Richard talks about how he “BS-ed” his way into becoming a great actor, memories of Charles Grodin, the special sauce he brings to his sidekick role on John Mulaney’s Netflix show “Everybody’s Live,” his thoughts on the state of democracy, and how often he gets things wrong. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week Fran Drescher pays us a visit along with our first non-human guest (her dog Angel)! Fran talks to Ted Danson about her role in “Marty Supreme,” pitching “The Nanny,” forging her own leadership style during her eventful two terms as president of the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union, and the relationship she sees between trauma and cancer. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson is in awe of actors who are gifted at improv, just one of the reasons he’s a huge fan of the great Judy Greer! Judy talks to him the pros and cons of her Midwestern image, her roles in “What Women Want” and “Stick,” waitressing in Chicago, being a stepparent, and her partnership with a relief organization in Ukraine. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Actor and comedian Denis Leary talks to Ted Danson about growing up working class in Worcester, Massachusetts, his mom’s spaghetti, how a Catholic nun inspired his career in comedy, and memories of working with Peter Falk and Clint Eastwood. He also shares about his relationship with the firefighting community and how it inspired his acclaimed show “Rescue Me.” Denis currently stars in season two of “Going Dutch," airing now on FOX. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Today we’re visited by James Van Praagh, the world-famous spiritual medium and NYT-bestselling author. Ted shares the uncanny story about how he and Mary befriended James, plus the time they witnessed him change a family’s life. James talks about how he developed his gift, his thoughts on the afterlife, dealing with those we disagree with, and how all of us can become more sensitive to the spiritual realm. To learn more about James’s work, visit vanpraagh.com Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Roy Wood Jr. and Ted Danson ponder the mysteries of fatherhood! The standup comedian and former “Daily Show” correspondent shares with Ted about how the loss of his father at early age made him think about the lessons he wants to impart to his son. Roy also opens up about his experience headlining the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the stories he’d hear when he hosted morning radio, his CNN comedy panel show “Have I Got News for You,” and more. Roy’s book “The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir" is in bookstores now. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Leading man Andy Garcia and Ted Danson may be very different people, but they make a fabulous pair! Andy talks to Ted about how he got cast in classic films like "The Untouchables" and "The Godfather Part III," fleeing Cuba at a young age, his friendship with Diane Keaton, the importance of faith, and the journey of writing and directing his upcoming film “Diamond.” Season 2 of Andy’s show “Landman” is streaming now on Paramount Plus. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

We’re deep in the heart of Texas as Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson link up with Matthew McConaughey in his hometown of Austin! Matthew has stories for days: riding with Woody in Vietnam, Woody’s legendary hangs with Matthew’s mom, driving Woody nuts on “True Detective,” meeting his wife in a club, and more. The guys also get into Matthew’s writing, including his New York Times bestseller POEMS & PRAYERS. Special thanks to Record ATX studios in Austin, Texas. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Actor, comedian, and podcaster Jason Mantzoukas talks to Ted Danson about his experience growing up with a serious food allergy as well as his early days doing improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade. They also reminisce about working together on “The Good Place” and season two of “A Man on the Inside,” which is streaming now on Netflix. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson’s Netflix show “A Man on the Inside” is back with a new mystery to solve! Ted recently joined his colleagues for a conversation at the SiriusXM New York City studios about the making of Season 2, which is streaming now. They included creator Mike Schur and actors Mary Steenburgen, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Lilah Richcreek Estrada. The conversation was hosted by Ron Bennington of The Bennington Show on SiriusXM 103. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

As a cancer survivor, comedian Tig Notaro has explored her own mortality in acclaimed releases such as “Live” and “Boyish Girl Interrupted.” Now she’s a producer of an Apple TV documentary called “Come See me in The Good Light” that examines the final days of a close friend, the poet Andrea Gibson. Tig talks to Ted Danson about how this unique project came about, the changes it’s inspired in her own life, and much more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Legendary director/producer James L. Brooks and Woody Harrelson talk with Ted Danson about working together on Jim’s first feature film in 15 years, "Ella McCay." Jim shares about the family turmoil that influenced the script, how he got his first break in the news business, casting “Broadcast News,” the time he lit a fire under Ted on “Taxi,” memories of John Cassavetes, and more. Ella McCay hits theaters on December 12th. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Mark Duplass talks with Ted Danson about how he got into DIY filmmaking, why he and his brother Jay “uncoupled,” what he observed about working with Ted on “The One I Love,” exaggerating parts of himself on “The Creep Tapes,” and more. The season 2 finale of “The Creep Tapes” releases Friday, Dec. 19th on Shudder and AMC+. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

This week we’re visited by one of Ted Danson’s personal heroes, the great Carol Burnett! Carol talks with Ted about her break into show business, her return on season 2 of Palm Royale, spiritual experiences, her love of word games, navigating fame at this stage of her career, and more. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. Carol’s favorite Cosmo 2oz of Ketel One 1oz of fresh squeezed lime juice 1/2oz of Cointreau 1/2oz of simple syrup 1/4-1/2oz of cranberry juice cocktail Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake until chilled, strain into a glass, and serve with an orange twist. Special thanks to The Grill on the Alley for the recipe and to bar director Kenzo Han of Firstborn.

The brilliant comedian and writer Alex Edelman visits Ted Danson to talk about how he landed a job with the Boston Red Sox in his teens, working with Greg Daniels on “The Paper,” his reverence for comedy history, writing about NASCAR, getting feedback from Steve Martin on his Tony and Obie-winning Broadway show “Just For Us,” and more. All episodes of “The Paper” are streaming on Peacock, and the show airs Mondays at 8:30 pm ET/PT on NBC. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, and Jesse Eisenberg recently got together for their very first live podcast taping in Austin, Texas at the Alamo Drafthouse! They were there to discuss Woody and Jesse’s new movie, “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,” and they got into a lot more, including “Zombieland,” Jesse’s plans to donate his kidney, and his Polish citizenship. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

One of our greatest living storytellers Ken Burns joins the pod this week! Ken talks to Ted Danson about what history teaches us about the times we’re living in, the sign he keeps in his yard, why the American Revolution shouldn’t be sanitized, and even some relationship advice. Ken Burns’ docuseries “The American Revolution” premieres on PBS on November 16th, airing over six nights. To help PBS continue its vital work, make a donation. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.