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 Roots, his showbiz start in Blue Man Group, going from drumming in bands to performing on Saturday Night Live, 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 ful...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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....
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 Califor...
Jun 11, 2025•57 min
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 epis...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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...
May 28, 2025•52 min
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 p...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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://...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 20 min
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/teamcoc...
May 07, 2025•49 min
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....
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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....
Apr 23, 2025•59 min
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....
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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....
Apr 09, 2025•59 min
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 f...
Apr 02, 2025•59 min
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 Ca...
Mar 26, 2025•58 min
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 ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 15 min
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 p...
Mar 12, 2025•55 min
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/te...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 Ce...
Feb 26, 2025•58 min
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 d...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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 Californi...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr
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://y...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 w...
Jan 29, 2025•59 min
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 respect...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 ...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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.
Jan 08, 2025•59 min
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.
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 18 min
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.
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min
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://you...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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....
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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.
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 29 min
