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.
Episodes
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 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.
09/10/24•51m 22s
D’Arcy Carden
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.
02/10/24•1h 14m
Jeff Bridges
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.
25/09/24•1h 9m
Dax Shepard
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.
18/09/24•51m 53s
Josh Brolin
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 https://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.
11/09/24•51m 9s
BONUS: Rick Rubin
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.
06/09/24•1h 18m
Tom Selleck
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.
04/09/24•1h 22m
Rob Lowe
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.
28/08/24•54m 32s
Jeff Goldblum
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 https://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.
21/08/24•53m 41s
George Wendt
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.
14/08/24•1h 1m
Flea
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.
07/08/24•48m 11s
Lisa Kudrow
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.
31/07/24•1h 10m
Laura Dern
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.
24/07/24•51m 50s
Eric Andre
Ted Danson is a little nervous about being pranked as he sits down with the uniquely talented actor and comedian Eric Andre. Eric is the mastermind behind riotous and absurd projects such as Bad Trip and The Eric Andre Show, and Ted is curious to know what goes on in that head of his. They discuss the humanity that runs throughout Eric’s work as well as his journey of dealing with anxiety and personal loss. Bonus: Eric asks Ted how he got into acting. Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.
17/07/24•1h 6m
Introducing WikiHole — hosted by D’Arcy Carden!
D’Arcy Carden invites her best pals and collaborators Ted Danson, Rashida Jones and Mike Schur to fall down a WikiHole that starts with trivia about Bruce Springsteen. But how does one of D’Arcy’s favorite musicians connect to the US Olympic Equestrian team, and why do they end up answering every question wrong on purpose? Listen to find out!
15/07/24•4m 28s
Martin Short
Ted Danson goes solo today as he’s joined by the formidable Martin Short! They talk about Martin’s experience of loss at a young age, his Canadian upbringing, his SNL tenure, and what it was like working with some of the funniest people in the world, including Larry David. Bonus: Ted and Martin compare notes about aging in comedy. Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.
10/07/24•1h 6m
Jane Fonda
Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are joined by a hero of theirs, Jane Fonda! Jane is a master of third acts, and the guys are curious about how she manages to keep going full speed in her life and activism (though she insists she’s just getting started). They also get into the time Ted and Jane got arrested, her experience in Vietnam, and how she became an exercise icon. Bonus: Jane’s skinny dipping stories.Join Oceana, the largest international ocean advocacy organization, to take action to protect and restore the world's oceans.Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.
03/07/24•1h 4m
Conan O'Brien
Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are turning the mic on their podcast boss, Conan O'Brien! The guys ask Conan about where his self-deprecating humor comes from and what his kids think of his work. Conan offers some wisdom he's learned from his many years as both a TV and podcast host. Bonus: Conan and Woody share a genuine moment while Ted's out of earshot. Season 1 of “Conan O’Brien Must Go” is streaming on Max now. Listen to Conan’s podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” wherever you get your podcasts. Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.
26/06/24•58m 26s
Kristen Bell
Ted Danson is thrilled to introduce Woody Harrelson to his dear friend Kristen Bell! Woody is curious about her anti-aging methods plus her fateful meet cute with hubby Dax Shepard. Kristen shares how she juggles a schedule filled with family, an acting career, and jiu-jitsu badassery. Bonus: Ted and Kristen trade tips on how to deal with difficult people, in a silent but deadly way. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.
19/06/24•1h 6m
Will Arnett
Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are reunited, and it feels so... nerve-wracking? For their first episode, the guys are joined by one of the funniest people they know, Will Arnett. Will gives them some podcasting tips from his gilded perch as co-host of the mega-hit podcast Smartless. They also get into Will's extreme Cheers fandom and his winding journey from getting kicked out of boarding school to starring in shows like Arrested Development and Murderville. Bonus: Woody's Gob Bluth impersonation. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.
12/06/24•56m 26s
Ted Danson leaks a bit of the first episode
Ted Danson couldn’t wait to introduce you to their first podcast guest. Follow and subscribe to “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” to hear the whole episode with his co-host Woody when it releases on June 12th!
29/05/24•2m 51s
Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson Are Back Together!
Ted Danson couldn’t be more excited to tell you about his brand new podcast with his old pal and co-host Woody Harrelson. Follow and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts to hear the first episode when it releases on June 12th!
07/05/24•2m 13s