Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)
Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are total opposites with an unbreakable bond since meeting on the hit sitcom “Cheers.” But after that show wrapped, life took them in different directions. This podcast is a chance to reconnect, both with each other and the amazing friends they’ve each met over the decades—that is, when Ted can get a hold of Woody! Join them as they dig beyond the career highlights and into the stuff of life that makes us who we are. Like the title says, this is a place to be known.
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Episodes (52)
Rob Reiner
Listen to this episode to find out how Rob Reiner made Ted Danson cry! The legendary director and writer talks with Ted about the little-known origins of Spinal Tap, the long-awaited sequel, learning...
Kate Mara
Ted Danson is grateful for any chance to reconnect with his dear friend, actor Kate Mara. Kate talks with Ted about the correct pronunciation of her last name, what it was like acting with her sister...
Tony Hale
Ted Danson catches up with his pandemic buddy, the fantastic actor Tony Hale. Tony talks with Ted about his “Arrested Development” break, co-starring with D’Arcy Carden in the new film “Sketch,” his...
Charlie Day
Actor, writer, and director Charlie Day talks with Ted Danson about the process of creating “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” why he sometimes goes by “Charlie Trombone,” overcoming typecasting,...
Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow has spent his life obsessed with the sweet science of being funny. He joins Ted Danson to talk about his upcoming book, working with Garry Shandling and Rip Torn, documenting the lives of...
Seth MacFarlane
This week Ted Danson is joined by his friend, the multi-talented Seth MacFarlane. Seth talks with Ted about the boarding school they have in common, how his college years inspired “Family Guy,”...
Greg Kinnear
Oscar-nominated actor Greg Kinnear talks to Ted Danson about his pivot from talk show host to leading man, his expat years in Greece, their experience on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” why “Little Miss...
Introducing: The Sarah Silverman Podcast
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...
Octavia Spencer
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...
Kristen Johnston
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...
Ed Helms
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...
Helen Hunt
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...
Fred Armisen
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...
Andy Richter
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...
Brett Goldstein
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...
Stephen Merchant
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...
Sarah Silverman
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,...
John Mulaney
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...
Tom Selleck (Re-Release)
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...
Laura Dern (Re-Release)
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...
Jane Fonda (Re-Release)
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...
John Ratzenberger (Re-Release)
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,...
Kelsey Grammer (Re-Release)
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...
George Wendt (Re-Release)
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. ...
James Burrows
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...
Marc Maron
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...
Ed Begley Jr.
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...
W. Kamau Bell
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...
Will Forte
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...
Glen and Les Charles
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...
Billy Eichner
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...
David Blaine
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...
Phil Rosenthal
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...
Susie Essman
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,...
Dick Van Dyke & Arlene Silver
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...
Vanessa Bayer
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...
John Ratzenberger
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...
Randall Park
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...
Jack and Michael Whitehall
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...
BONUS: René Redzepi
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...
Paul Reiser
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...
JB Smoove
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...
Mike Schur
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...
José Andrés
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...
Mary Steenburgen, Pt. 2
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...
Mary Steenburgen, Pt. 1
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...
Bill Hader
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...
Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman
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...
Quinta Brunson
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...
Kelsey Grammer
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...
Uzo Aduba
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,...
Simu Liu
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...
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