Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)

Vanessa Bayer

Jan 15, 2025

Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Vanessa Bayer joins Ted Danson to share her journey from battling leukemia as a Make-A-Wish kid to thriving on 'Saturday Night Live.' She reveals her experiences in a pioneering all-female comedy troupe and funny childhood anecdotes that shaped her career. A significant moment comes when she drops a stunning confession that could change everything for Ted. The two also discuss the importance of humor in overcoming challenges and the camaraderie found within the comedy scene.

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Vanessa Bayer discusses her early influences and experiences in comedy, emphasizing the supportive role her creative family played in her development.

She reflects on using humor as a coping mechanism during her battle with leukemia, showcasing resilience and the importance of normalcy in difficult times.

Bayer shares her journey to joining SNL, highlighting the dedication and emotional challenges she faced during the auditioning process and its impact on her career.

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Embracing Nostalgia

The discussion centers around the podcast’s unique angle of exploring nostalgia through shared memories and cultural references from childhood. The hosts reveal their routine of texting each other about old commercials and shared experiences, specifically reminiscing about a wildlife card set ad that featured a memorable line about a duck-billed platypus. This practice of diving into their pasts led them to realize the potential for a podcast dedicated to such fond recollections, turning what was once a personal pastime into a community exploration of how nostalgia shapes their identities. The playful banter emphasizes the enduring impact of childhood memories on current lives.

Intro

2min

Nostalgia and Childhood Tales

13min

Nostalgia and New Beginnings

3min

Life, Laughter, and Leukemia

11min

Wishes, Growth, and New Beginnings

7min

Finding Passion in Imposter Syndrome

4min

From Auditions to SNL: A Comedic Journey

24min

From Comedy to Drama: Navigating Emotional Depth

9min

Celebrating Icons and Collaborations

3min

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.

Check out Vanessa’s podcast with her brother Jonah Bayer, “How Did We Get Weird?”

This episode was recorded in 2023. Please consider making a donation to World Central Kitchen, which is on the ground in Southern California providing free hot meals to families affected by the wildfires.

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Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)

Vanessa Bayer

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