Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)
Episodes
Rosanna Arquette
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Zach Braff
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 learne...
Drew Carey & Marc Vahanian
04 Mar 2026
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Drew Carey joins Ted Danson and their friend Marc Vahanian for a conversation about shame, forgiveness, and our society’s justice system. Marc is th...
Richard Kind
25 Feb 2026
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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 ...
Fran Drescher
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Supr...
Judy Greer
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Denis Leary
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian Denis Leary talks to Ted Danson about growing up working class in Worcester, Massachusetts, his mom’s spaghetti, how a Catholic n...
James Van Praagh
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Roy Wood Jr.
21 Jan 2026
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Roy Wood Jr. and Ted Danson ponder the mysteries of fatherhood! The standup comedian and former “Daily Show” correspondent shares with Ted about h...
Andy Garcia
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Matthew McConaughey
07 Jan 2026
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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 ...
Jason Mantzoukas
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Talking "A Man on the Inside” w/ Mike Schur, Mary Steenburgen, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Lilah Richcreek Estrada
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tig Notaro
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a cancer survivor, Tig Notaro has explored her own mortality in acclaimed specials such as “Live” and “Boyish Girl Interrupted.” Now she’...
James L. Brooks
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Mark Duplass
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Carol Burnett
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Alex Edelman
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jesse Eisenberg (Live in Austin, TX)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, and Jesse Eisenberg recently got together for their very first live podcast taping in Austin, Texas at the Alamo Drafthou...
Ken Burns
05 Nov 2025
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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’...
Kevin Nealon
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Jimmy Kimmel
22 Oct 2025
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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 da...
Mark Ruffalo
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Ruffalo and Woody Harrelson join this week to reminisce about their misadventures in New Orleans! Mark also talks to Ted and Woody about overcomi...
Kathryn Hahn
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chelsea Handler
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
Howie Mandel
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Danson and his old friend Howie Mandel are covering all the bases this week, from health concerns to personal finance! Howie shares about the orig...
Patton Oswalt
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patton Oswalt has a certain fearlessness, whether he’s doing standup for a sellout crowd or speaking his mind about what he sees in the world. He ta...
Rob Reiner
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Kate Mara
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Tony Hale
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Danson catches up with his pandemic buddy, the fantastic actor Tony Hale. Tony talks with Ted about his “Arrested Development” break, co-starr...
Charlie Day
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, writer, and director Charlie Day talks with Ted Danson about the process of creating “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” why he sometime...
Judd Apatow
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Seth MacFarlane
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, h...
Greg Kinnear
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Introducing: The Sarah Silverman Podcast
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re sharing a special episode from The Sarah Silverman Podcast, where Ted’s friend Sarah Silverman shares her unfiltered thoughts on ...
Octavia Spencer
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Kristen Johnston
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 talk...
Ed Helms
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Helen Hunt
02 Jul 2025
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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 Te...
Fred Armisen
25 Jun 2025
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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 experien...
Andy Richter
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pa...
Brett Goldstein
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, comedian, and writer Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso, Shrinking) joins Ted Danson this week. They pay homage to the late, great George Wendt before...
Stephen Merchant
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, writer, and director Stephen Merchant talks to Ted Danson about the influence of Cheers on The Office (UK), his awkward relationship with fame,...
Sarah Silverman
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
John Mulaney
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 “Everybod...
Tom Selleck (Re-Release)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ge...
Laura Dern (Re-Release)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jane Fonda (Re-Release)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
John Ratzenberger (Re-Release)
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Che...
Kelsey Grammer (Re-Release)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re revisiting Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson’s conversation with Kelsey Grammer, aka Dr. Frasier Crane. They reminisce about Kelsey’...
George Wendt (Re-Release)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,” ...
James Burrows
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are finally joined by their “papa,” Cheers co-creator and legendary director James Burrows! They’re talking about...
Marc Maron
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ro...
Ed Begley Jr.
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 F...
W. Kamau Bell
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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” ...
Will Forte
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Glen and Les Charles
26 Feb 2025
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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 abou...
Billy Eichner
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, getti...
David Blaine
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Phil Rosenthal
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Susie Essman
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
Dick Van Dyke & Arlene Silver
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pe...
Vanessa Bayer
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 col...
John Ratzenberger
08 Jan 2025
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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 pi...
Randall Park
01 Jan 2025
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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...
Jack and Michael Whitehall
25 Dec 2024
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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 ...
BONUS: René Redzepi
20 Dec 2024
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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...
Paul Reiser
18 Dec 2024
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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 c...
JB Smoove
11 Dec 2024
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The incomparable JB Smoove graces the podcast! Ted Danson is talking to his “Curb Your Enthusiasm” colleague about dealing with Larry David, the r...
Mike Schur
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
José Andrés
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite his encounters with human suffering, world-renowned chef José Andrés exudes joy and hope—what’s his secret? The World Central Kitchen fo...
Mary Steenburgen, Pt. 2
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 care...
Mary Steenburgen, Pt. 1
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Bill Hader
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Barr...
Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman
06 Nov 2024
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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...
Quinta Brunson
30 Oct 2024
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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 ...
Kelsey Grammer
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Uzo Aduba
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Simu Liu
09 Oct 2024
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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...
D’Arcy Carden
02 Oct 2024
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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’...
Jeff Bridges
25 Sep 2024
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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,”...
Dax Shepard
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the “sexy” and “dazzling” Dax Shepard drops in on Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson. They talk about Dax’s journey into podcasting, t...
Josh Brolin
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Geo...
BONUS: Rick Rubin
06 Sep 2024
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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 I...
Tom Selleck
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rob Lowe
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jeff Goldblum
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
George Wendt
14 Aug 2024
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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 ab...
Flea
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lisa Kudrow
31 Jul 2024
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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 ...
Laura Dern
24 Jul 2024
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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 ...
Eric Andre
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
Introducing WikiHole — hosted by D’Arcy Carden!
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Martin Short
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jane Fonda
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 mana...
Conan O'Brien
26 Jun 2024
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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 com...
Kristen Bell
19 Jun 2024
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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 me...
Will Arnett
12 Jun 2024
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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 pe...
Ted Danson leaks a bit of the first episode
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson Are Back Together!
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...