Octavia Spencer

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 of Spinal Tap, the long-awaited sequel, learning the ropes from his father Carl Reiner, how “Stand by Me” changed his career arc, meeting his wife on the set of “When Harry Met Sally,” and how he became politically engaged.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 last name, what it was like acting with her sister Rooney in a Werner Herzog film, growing up in an NFL family, how she and her husband Jamie Bell got together, and more. Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

Ted Danson catches up with his pandemic buddy, the fantastic actor Tony Hale. Tony talks with Ted about his “Arrested Development” break, co-starring with D’Arcy Carden in the new film “Sketch,” his unique character type, dealing with anxiety on stage, what faith means to him, and more.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 by “Charlie Trombone,” overcoming typecasting, meeting his wife Mary Elizabeth Ellis, his relationship with Guillermo del Toro, and working with Ethan Coen on the new film “Honey Don’t!”Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 Shandling and Rip Torn, documenting the lives of his comedy heroes, executive producing “Freaks and Geeks,” and what it feels like coming up on the 20th anniversary of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin.” Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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, how his college years inspired “Family Guy,” singing lost Sinatra material on his latest album, and why he thinks Hollywood can do better at storytelling.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” why “Little Miss Sunshine” took him by surprise, acting on the Apple TV+ series “Smoke,” and more. Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

This week we’re sharing a special episode from The Sarah Silverman Podcast, where Ted’s friend Sarah Silverman shares her unfiltered thoughts on everything from politics to pop culture. No topic is off limits, and your voicemails help shape the conversation—though Sarah’s always behind the wheel.In this episode, Sarah welcomes her very first guest: Roastmaster General Jeff Ross. The two longtime friends reminisce about comedy legends, swap Fourth of July stories, and dig into why Jeff only roasts the people he loves. 

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 hosting a cooking competition show for the first time. She talks to Ted Danson about navigating the loss of her parents early on in life, how she almost became a lawyer, her love for Southern foodways, and much more.Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 to Ted Danson about her compulsion to be funny at all times, what she learned from working with John Lithgow, her advocacy for those fighting addiction, and her retirement plans. Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.