Stephen Merchant

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. 

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-than-fiction stories on his history podcast SNAFU, how he bonded with Mike Schur during the making of The Office, and why he was scared for his parents to see The Hangover. Bonus: Ted makes Ed do his impersonation of Shelby Foote. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

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 about acting in her formative years, what she took from her time on “Mad About You,” writing and directing her 2007 film “Then She Found Me,” and her advice for young actors. Bonus: Mary Steenburgen sends in a special message for Helen.  Watch "Then She Found Me" on Prime Video. Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 experience of learning his true ancestry on Finding Your Roots, his showbiz start in Blue Man Group, going from drumming in bands to performing on Saturday Night Live, and more. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 partner Conan O’Brien clicked, the importance of editing in comedy, and his long-running podcast and new SiriusXM call-in show.To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

Actor, comedian, and writer Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso, Shrinking) joins Ted Danson this week. They pay homage to the late, great George Wendt before getting into Brett’s HBO special “The Second Best Night of Your Life,” the relationship between acting and writing, and Brett’s experience going from the Ted Lasso writer’s room to playing footballer Roy Kent. Brett turns the mic around, asking Ted what it’s like to work with his wife Mary Steenburgen. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today.Like watching your podcasts?  Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

Actor, writer, and director Stephen Merchant talks to Ted Danson about the influence of Cheers on The Office (UK), his awkward relationship with fame, his dramatic turn in Four Lives, testing out new standup material, John Cleese, and more. Plus: Ted raves about Outlaws, Stephen’s crime thriller comedy series.To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today.Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 PostMortem, dealing with the loss of her parents, the origins of her now legendary song with Matt Damon, and why she doesn’t mind the pushback against “edgy” comedy. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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” has injected the talk show format with chaotic good energy, and he’s talking to Ted about the fun he’s having with sidekick and announcer Richard Kind. Ted also asks John how he became so self-possessed and about the effect that going sober has had on his marriage and parenting. “Everybody’s Live” airs live Wednesdays on Netflix at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes. 

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 getting discovered, Magnum, P.I., the time he auditioned for Mae West, and the “Three Men and a Baby” ghost rumors. His memoir “You Never Know” is out now. We’ll be back next week with an all-new episode! To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.