Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)
Team Coco & Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson
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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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 3min
Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle, Academy Award–nominated actor and activist, talks about Hotel Rwanda, portraying legends like Miles and Sammy Davis Jr., learning instruments for roles, his Broadway debut in Proof, and using fame for humanitarian and ocean conservation work. Short, lively stories and playful banter make big topics feel personal.
Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 17min
Rosanna Arquette
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 talks to Ted Danson about how singlehood has changed her, the activist streak in her family, her childhood encounter with Martin Luther King Jr., how coming out against Harvey Weinstein impacted her, and more.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 9min
Zach Braff
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 learned from making Garden State, navigating early fame, the story behind the revival of Scrubs on ABC/Hulu, his relationship with the show’s creator Bill Lawrence, his passion for aviation, and more.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 5min
Drew Carey & Marc Vahanian
Drew Carey joins Ted Danson and their friend Marc Vahanian for a conversation about shame, forgiveness, and our society’s justice system. Marc is the founder of Pathway to Kinship, an organization that brings hope, healing, and resources to the formerly incarcerated. To help continue the work of Pathway to Kinship, consider making a gift today.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 49min
Richard Kind
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 becoming a great actor, memories of Charles Grodin, the special sauce he brings to his sidekick role on John Mulaney’s Netflix show “Everybody’s Live,” his thoughts on the state of democracy, and how often he gets things wrong.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 16min
Fran Drescher
Fran Drescher, actress, cancer survivor, and activist who led SAG-AFTRA, joins with her dog Angel. She chats about landing Marty Supreme and why she avoided returning to old sitcom formats. Fran recounts pitching and shaping The Nanny, her union leadership style grounded in empathy, and the links she sees between trauma and cancer. She also discusses CancerSchmancer advocacy and balancing many creative roles.
Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 9min
Judy Greer
Judy Greer, a prolific character actor and memoir author, chats about improv beginnings and audition nerves. She reflects on her Midwestern image and how it shaped casting. Stories range from waitressing days to working with Owen Wilson. She also discusses step-parenting and hands-on humanitarian work with International Medical Corps in Ukraine.
Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 22min
Denis Leary
Denis Leary, comedian and actor known for Rescue Me and The Sandlot, and founder of the Leary Firefighters Foundation. He recalls growing up working class in Worcester, school performances that launched his career, memories of filming with actors like Peter Falk and Clint Eastwood, and the origins and growth of his firefighters charity after tragic fires.
Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 7min
James Van Praagh
James Van Praagh, a world-famous spiritual medium and NYT bestselling author, shares how he developed his abilities and what connecting with the afterlife feels like. He recounts uncanny reunions, explains life reviews and levels beyond death, and offers simple practices to tune into spirit. Conversations also touch on skepticism, empathy in difficult conversations, and how signs from loved ones show up.
Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 6min
Roy Wood Jr.
Roy Wood Jr. is a talented comedian and author of *The Man of Many Fathers*. In a heartfelt conversation, he shares how losing his father at 16 shaped his parenting approach with his son, Henry. Roy discusses his experience headlining the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner and reflects on the lessons learned from mentor figures in his life. He also talks about the comedy community's role in supporting new talent, the evolution of joke boundaries post-Columbine, and his journey from the South’s comedy scene to national prominence.
