Football is Life! - Watching "Ted Lasso"

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25: "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" (S3E2) Mar 24, 2023

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It’s a homecoming for “Ted Lasso’s” Mr. Worf, Roy Kent, as he returns to Chelsea and is greeted unexpectedly. And wait, who’s going to sign international superstar Zava? It’s enough to make Coach Beard scream.

Host Moisés Chiullán with Casey Liss and Jean MacDonald.

24: "Smells Like Mean Spirit" (S3E1) Mar 17, 2023

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“Ted Lasso” is back, and so is our casual weekly review podcast with a rotating set of hosts and panelists. This week we try to get into the swing of things, but how quickly can we adapt to returning to Ted’s world? How do we feel about the various storylines seemingly on tap for this season? Is Rupert really Emperor Palpatine to Nate’s Darth Vader? Is the bus driver secretly the hero of the show? And when will the inevitable Lego AFC Richmond stadium set be announced?

Host Jason Snell with Shannon Sudderth and James Thomson.

23: Extra Time (S2 wrap-up) Oct 14, 2021

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We wrap up our coverage of the second season of “Ted Lasso” by discussing the season as a whole, from the first penalty kick to the last.

Host Chip Sudderth with Sage Young, Heather Berberet, Keir Hansen, and Jean MacDonald.

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Ted Lasso

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22: "Inverting the Pyramid of Success" (S2E12) Oct 09, 2021

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It’s the big finale of season two. On the field, Richmond tries to return to the Premier League. Off the field, things are falling apart. Sam, Keeley, Nate, and Trent Crimm make big moves. Higgins plays with puppies. Roy visits the Diamond Dogs. Jamie shows growth. Dani seeks redemption. Jan Maas speaks the truth. And Ted cites the work of a triple wizard. Onward to season three—after we spend the length of a football match breaking this one down.

(Thanks for being with us the last 22 weeks. And join us next week for a special season-wrap episode of Football is Life!)

Host Jason Snell with Casey Liss, Kathy Campbell, Jean MacDonald, and James Thomson.

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Ted Lasso

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The Wizard of Westwood

21: "Midnight Train to Royston" (S2E11) Oct 02, 2021

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Things are moving toward the season finale, and it doesn’t look good. Doc Sharon departs and exchanges final goodbyes with Ted. Roy and Keeley deal with her success and with questions about their relationship. Rebecca is presented with an offer she can’t refuse, but can Sam refuse it? It’s always darkest before the dawn, right Ted? Right?!

Host Dan Moren with Heather Berberet, Kelly Guimont, and Annette Wierstra.

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Ted Lasso

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20: "No Weddings and a Funeral" (S2E10) Sep 25, 2021

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We’re no strangers to love. You know the rules, and so do we: Keep your voices down in the church! Our panel discusses funerals, fathers, dress shoes, and Rick Astley.

Host Kathy Campbell with Keir Hansen, Shannon Sudderth, and Chip Sudderth.

19: "Beard After Hours" (S2E9) Sep 18, 2021

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We take a break from the usual Ted Lasso formula to follow Coach Beard on a wild night of adventures, that might have happened…or not?

Host Dan Moren with John Moltz, Guy English, and Tony Sindelar.

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Ted Lasso

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18: "Man City" (S2E8) Sep 12, 2021

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The FA cup semifinal. A bike accident. Dating apps. Fathers and children. It all comes to a head in this episode of “Ted Lasso.”

Host Chip Sudderth with Jean MacDonald, David J. Loehr, and Tom McGrath.

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Ted Lasso

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17: "Headspace" (S2E7) Sep 04, 2021

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This week we discuss Ted’s reluctance to actually talk about his problems to Doc Sharon, the whole I-Got-You-Babe thing between Roy and Keeley, the mysterious comings and goings of Coach Beard, and most importantly, our frustration with Nate’s bad behavior.

Host Jason Snell with Casey Liss, Kelly Guimont, and James Thomson.

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Ted Lasso

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Nick Mohammed on Nate's journey

@P1nk_Mar1 on Twitter

Roy is Sorry for Not Understanding Keeley Playlist

16: "The Signal" (S2E6) Aug 28, 2021

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We’ve reached the halfway point of season 2 of “Ted Lasso,” and things are starting to come together in this episode. We discuss themes of change, of integrating positive and negative parts of your personality, and parents and children. Also there’s some utterly unfounded speculation about future “Ted Lasso” spin-offs. Sad little cake, soggy bottom!