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

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor and comedian Denis Leary talks to Ted Danson about growing up working class in Worcester, Massachusetts, his mom’s spaghetti, how he credits a Catholic nun for 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Cosmo2oz of Ketel One1oz of fresh squeezed lime juice1/2oz of Cointreau1/2oz of simple syrup1/4-1/2oz 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an alternate timeline, we might have been watching Kevin Nealon as Sam Malone on Cheers rather than Ted Danson! Kevin joins Ted to talk about why he’s glad things didn’t go that way, his journey to Saturday Night Live stardom, meeting his wife Susan Yeagley, and why he’s joining an effort to conserve the Appalachian Trail. Take a moment to sign the petition at TakeAHikePetition.org.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just days before his late night show was suspended by ABC, Jimmy Kimmel sat down with Ted Danson to record this episode. They spoke about Jimmy’s daily routine, the time he hosted a dinner party for Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson, going from radio to hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live, how faith compels him to speak his mind, the indispensable role of family in his life, and more. Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Ruffalo and Woody Harrelson join this week to reminisce about their misadventures in New Orleans! Mark also talks to Ted and Woody about overcoming the tragic death of his best friend, high school theater memories, how he literally fleshed out his character in the hit HBO Max show “Task,” the importance of speaking out against injustice, and more. This episode contains a brief discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Emmy-nominated Kathryn Hahn (The Studio, Wanda Vision, Transparent) talks to Ted about why she didn’t expect a career in comedy, her early years doing theater in Cleveland, spirituality, her view of the end of life, retirement goals, and more! Like watching your podcasts?  Visit https://www.youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chelsea Handler got where she is by trusting her gut. The comedian, bestselling author, and podcaster talks to Ted Danson about how she feels at 50, the time Jane Fonda called her out, what she loves about writing books, the importance of not selling out, and her thoughts about finding a life companion.Chelsea will be performing all over the U.S. on her High and Mighty Tour which begins February 2026. Dates can be found on ChelseaHandler.com.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.