Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes) Matthew McConaughey
Jan 7, 2026
Matthew McConaughey, the Academy Award-winning actor and bestselling author, joins Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson in his vibrant Austin hometown. He shares hilarious tales of late-night escapades and memorable adventures with Woody, including a Vietnam bike ride. Diving into his writing, Matthew discusses his book 'Poems & Prayers' and its spiritual intent. They also delve into the origins of his iconic character Wooderson, his unique health rituals, and the heartwarming story of meeting his wife, Camila, on Sunset Boulevard.
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Lost In Vietnam, Found A Line
- Woody got lost in Vietnam after a night out and the cab driver said, “If you don't know where you live, I can't take you home.”
- Matthew turned that line into a poem and a lasting memory about knowing yourself and place.
Truth Lives Beyond Binary Judgments
- Matthew pursues a space "beyond right and wrong" as a higher ground for truth and values.
- He sees that paradox and openness as where the truth often lives, above politics and judgments.
Wooderson Was Born From A Memory
- Matthew auditioned for Days of Being Confused after a chance chat about golf and improvised Wooderson from a memory of his older brother.
- The offhand line "I get older, but they stay the same age" launched his career and became iconic.
