Ken Burns
Episode Date: November 5, 2025One 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’re...
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.
68 episodes transcribedOne 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’re...
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...
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 dail...
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...
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 d...
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...
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 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 talk...
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...
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...
Ted Danson catches up with his pandemic buddy, the fantastic actor Tony Hale. Tony talks with Ted about his “Arrested Development” break, co-starring...
Actor, writer, and director Charlie Day talks with Ted Danson about the process of creating “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” why he sometimes goes...
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...
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...
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...
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 hos...
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 talks...
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 Ted...
Actor, writer, and director Stephen Merchant talks to Ted Danson about the influence of Cheers on The Office (UK), his awkward relationship with fame,...
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...