Episode list

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Ted Danson and Jeff Bridges have deep ties. 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.

Ted Danson always treasures his time together with dear friend D'Arcy Carden. 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.

This isn't the first time Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu have gotten up close and personal. You will 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.

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 experience of writing a memoir about her late mother, playing Shirley Chisholm, her track and figure skating past, what it was like pivoting from sports to acting, and what was happening in her life when she got cast as Crazy Eyes on "Orange is the New Black." Bonus: Uzo and Ted trade their experiences dealing with sudden fame.

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 about overcoming the loss of loved ones, his partying days with Woody, spirituality, and the process of making season 2 of Frasier on Paramount Plus.

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 if she can help it, the value of the mockumentary format, and much more. Bonus: Ted and Quinta team up to make a surprise phone call.

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 unlikely meet cute, what it was like playing Ron and Tammy on Parks and Recreation, Megan's band "Nancy and Beth," and much more.

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 Barry on HBO, handling negative feedback, and his friendship with Larry David. Bonus: Ted and Bill trade celebrity doppelgängers.

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 Steenburgen about her early years: growing up in Arkansas, what her parents were like, witnessing desegregation, her hippie days, how she got the acting bug, and her big break with Jack Nicholson.

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 career, including her encounters with Audrey Hepburn and Princess Diana, her experience starring in films like Melvin and Howard, Philadelphia, and Step Brothers, the uncanny way music came into her life, and perhaps best of all: when she and Ted met and fell in love.

Despite his encounters with human suffering, world-renowned chef José Andrés exudes joy and hope-what's his secret? The World Central Kitchen founder talks to Ted Danson about his pivot from fine dining to feeding those in crisis zones like Haiti and Ukraine, why plans are overrated, how changing the world is like rewriting a bad Thanksgiving turkey recipe, and much more.

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 Good Place and co-creator of shows like Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Mike talks to Ted about pitching The Good Place, how Ted's role on the show took shape, why Cheers was the first show he cared about, landing his dream job at SNL at 22, and much more.

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.

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.

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.

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 cockblocked when he met his future wife, how parenthood diminishes your ego, making his directorial debut with "Shortcomings," and more.

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.

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.

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 respective takes on how their first meeting went down.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The gang discuss President Trump's bonkers interview with Laura Ingraham, his obsession with making Canada the 51st state, his call with Vladimir Putin, Federal Trade Commission firings, and how Sen. Chuck Schumer is not meeting the moment as Minority Leader.

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.

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.