Football is Life! - Watching "Ted Lasso"
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -The Incomparable’s large collection of hosts and panelists act like team players and take turns watching Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” and discussing every episode in detail.
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35: "So Long, Farewell" (S3E12)
June 03, 2023 00:24 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThere’s no place like home. We take in the final(?) episode of “Ted Lasso” and discuss the final destinations of all our main characters. Jason Snell with Brian Warren and David J. Loehr.
34: "Mom City" (S3E11)
May 26, 2023 02:25 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis week, Ted Lasso gives a lukewarm welcome to an unexpected visitor, Roy and Keeley bond over their concern for a friend, Nate shines in food service, and a lot of kebabs are eaten. Oh, there’s also some football as Richmond goes up against Jamie’s old club, Man City. Chip Sudderth with Casey Liss and Aleen Simms.
33: "International Break" (S3E10)
May 19, 2023 00:20 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBAn hour-long episode of “Ted Lasso” generates an hour-long discussion, of course. We break down all the many storylines, including Sam fact-checking a pep talk, Dani Rojas taking all the friendly out of an international friendly, Nate dodging the paparazzi, Rebecca seeing a little girl and many little boys, Keely buying a souvenir, and Roy being a microscopic cog in his niece Phoebe’s catastrophic plan. Jason Snell with Kelly Guimont and Jean MacDonald.
32: "La Locker Room Aux Folles" (S3E9)
May 11, 2023 02:40 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB“Ted Lasso” finally narrows its focus from sixty kajillion characters and storylines to about three. It’s Colin’s time to shine, Roy’s time to face himself, and the writers’ time to try to make your panel care about Nate. The panel is animatedly divided on the latter! Chip Sudderth with Shannon Sudderth and Heather Berberet.
31: "We'll Never Have Paris" (S3E8)
May 05, 2023 01:13 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBExciting times on Nelson Road. The Greyhounds are on a winning streak, and no one should be happier than Coach Lasso, right? Keeley sees Jack in a new light, Nate see his co-workers in an old light, Beard explains a Beatles song, Jamie needs to change his password, Michelle goes to Paris with Dr. Romance, and Ted learns to stop letting yesterday get in the way of today. Also, Oscar Wilde is dead. David J. Loehr with Sarah Hendrica Bickerton and Casey Liss.
30: "The Strings that Bind Us" (S3E7)
April 28, 2023 01:12 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBOpen up your awnings, tie a string on your ding-dong, and get ready for a lovebombing. We’re here to step in four buckets while discussing “The Strings that Bind Us,” in which Trent Crimm decodes The Lasso Way while Jamie Tartt learns an important lesson—but not number four, definitely not that. Jason Snell with Kathy Campbell and Chip Sudderth.
29: "Sunflowers" (S3E6)
April 20, 2023 04:55 - 57 minutes - 40 MBAnd so our scene moves to Amsterdam, where a desultory friendly against Ajax leads AFC Richmond and all our characters to moments of transition, revelation, or understanding. The phones are in the canal, the windmills are big, Australians understand Kansas City BBQ, and sometimes all you need to solve your problems are some jazz music and a pillow fight. Dan Moren with Heather Berberet and Sam Adams.
28: "Signs" (S3E5)
April 14, 2023 21:14 - 49 minutes - 34.6 MBA lot of plot lines and some characters in unhappy places. Plus, an unexpected disappearance from the AFC Richmond locker room. Our panel breaks down a difficult episode of “Ted Lasso.” Moisés Chiullán with Kathy Campbell and Tony Sindelar.
27: "Big Week" (S3E4)
April 06, 2023 23:40 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIt’s opposite day for our characters, as Ted and AFC Richmond take on Nate and the evil empire that is West Ham. Rebecca wants a win and Rupert keeps scoring. And it turns out that being the anti-Ted isn’t the best strategy. Kelly Guimont with Casey Liss and David J. Loehr.
26: "4-5-1" (S3E3)
March 31, 2023 05:11 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBMontage time! Zava is here to take AFC Richmond on a run. We learn more about the private lives of some of our players. Jamie ponders his role on the team. And Rebecca has a psychic encounter. We’re here to break it all down! Consider this podcast a montage… of voices. Chip Sudderth with David J. Loehr and Kelly Guimont.
25: "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" (S3E2)
March 24, 2023 02:56 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIt’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. Moisés Chiullán with Casey Liss and Jean MacDonald.
24: "Smells Like Mean Spirit" (S3E1)
March 17, 2023 00:50 - 56 minutes - 39.4 MB“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? Jason Snell with Sha...
23: Extra Time (S2 wrap-up)
October 14, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBWe 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. Chip Sudderth with Sage Young, Heather Berberet, Keir Hansen and Jean MacDonald.
22: "Inverting the Pyramid of Success" (S2E12)
October 09, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour - 66 MBIt’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....
21: "Midnight Train to Royston" (S2E11)
October 02, 2021 18:41 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBThings 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?! Dan Moren with Heather Berberet, Kelly Guimont and Annette Wierstra.
20: "No Weddings and a Funeral" (S2E10)
September 25, 2021 18:57 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBWe’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. Kathy Campbell with Keir Hansen, Shannon Sudderth and Chip Sudderth.
19: "Beard After Hours" (S2E9)
September 18, 2021 18:30 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBWe 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? Dan Moren with John Moltz, Guy English and Tony Sindelar.
18: "Man City" (S2E8)
September 12, 2021 01:47 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThe FA cup semifinal. A bike accident. Dating apps. Fathers and children. It all comes to a head in this episode of “Ted Lasso.” Chip Sudderth with Jean MacDonald, David J. Loehr and Tom McGrath.
17: "Headspace" (S2E7)
September 04, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThis 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. Jason Snell with Casey Liss, Kelly Guimont and James Thomson.
16: "The Signal" (S2E6)
August 28, 2021 18:35 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBWe’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! Jason Snell with Myke Hurley, Adina Hurley and Brian Hamilton.
15: "Rainbow" (S2E5)
August 21, 2021 23:25 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MBComrades, let us speak of the greatness of Rom-Communism. Roy Kent finally realizes what he needs to do with his life. Rebecca shows her claws. Nate reserves a table. It had to be you, Ted Lasso.
14: "Carol of the Bells" (S2E4)
August 15, 2021 01:20 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIt’s Christmas in August! Our panel breaks down the official Ted Lasso Christmas Special.
13: "Do the Right-est Thing" (S2E3)
August 07, 2021 21:55 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThe “Ted Lasso” premiere trilogy concludes with Sam taking a big step, Jamie seeking his place in the world, a revealing visit from Sassy, and the adventures of Nora and Rebecca. Also, have you signed up for Bantr yet?
12: "Lavender" (S2E2)
July 31, 2021 18:29 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWhy does it smell like a Parisian bedroom in here? Regardless, we’re back to discuss “Lavender,” which seems to be zeroing in on some key themes of season 2 of “Ted Lasso.” Is Ted guilty of creating a workplace that’s comfortable, but unsuccessful? Does the arrival of the Doc threaten Ted as a coach, or as a person in need of therapy himself? Why is Nate abusing Will? Why can’t Higgins find an office? Can Roy find a place for himself now that the youth football season is over? We convened a g...
11: "Goodbye Earl" (S2E1)
July 25, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBFootball…is death! But also football is life. But also sometimes football is football. We’re kicking off (eh? ehhh?) season two of our favorite American-football-coach-turned-British-football-coach feel-good series. What challenges await for the team, how will Ted and Doctor Sharon Fieldstone see eye to eye, and who is this episode’s MVP and why is it Roy Kent?
10: "It's the Hope that Kills You" Rewatch (S1E10)
July 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBWe’ve reached the end of our first-season rewatch! Season two awaits! But first, let’s revisit the final game of the Premier League season, as Richmond tries desperately to avoid relegation. (Which means we need to explain relegation.) What lessons has Ted taught his team, and what has he learned himself?
9: "All Apologies" Rewatch (S1E9)
July 09, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn this episode, Roy Kent learns and grows (while also living in a trash can like Oscar the Grouch), and Rebecca finally comes clean about her plan to ruin Ted and the team. Also, Coach Beard has had enough! It’s all to play for as we begin to wind down our rewatch of the first season of “Ted Lasso.”
8: "The Diamond Dogs" Rewatch (S1E8)
July 02, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 31.2 MBCrawl out of the storage area under the team bus and get ready to join an intense team of relationship experts: The Diamond Dogs. Meanwhile, Keely answers some tough questions. Jamie, Roy, and Keely have some awkward conversations. And Ted and Rupert play darts. Barbecue Sauce!
7: "Make Rebecca Great Again" Rewatch (S1E7)
June 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBLiverpool has much to offer when it comes to nightlife, from pubs and clubs to the great Asian pastime of Karaoke! In this episode we meet Sassy, and get some depictions of female friendships that are not what we usually see on TV. Ted’s distress over his impending divorce reaches a fever pitch. And Rebecca sings “Let It Go” with some surprising accompaniment.
6: "Two Aces" Rewatch (S1E6)
June 18, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBFootball is Life! It’s a lesson taught to us by enthusiastic striker Dani Rojas, who is a refreshing change of pace from Jamie Tartt—until the long time curse of the training room rears its head! Put your prized possessions in the bin so we can set them on fire.
5: "Tan Lines" Rewatch (S1E5)
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIt’s Sad Ted time, as Ted’s family comes to visit from America and all is not well. Also, The Keeley-Jamie-Roy triangle gets interesting and Sam finds success!
4: "For the Children" Rewatch (S1E4)
June 08, 2021 19:55 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBRelationships are hard. Whether it’s Roy and Jamie or Rebecca and Rupert—hey, it’s Anthony Stewart Head!—things can be fraught, even if you’re participating in a charity banquet. Don’t forget—it’s for the children.
Ted Lasso S1E3 Rewatch: "Trent Crimm: The Independent" (TeeVee 711)
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBFrom the bookending f-bombs to the food bomb partaken by Ted Lasso, this week’s episode is full of hot stuff. Journalist Trent Crimm (The Independent) learns a lot about Ted along the way. There’s bullying in the locker room, but doting uncle Roy Kent is there to intervene. And Rebecca’s attempt at an evil plan falls apart. Host Kelly Guimont with Kathy Campbell, Casey Liss and Steve Lutz.
3: "Trent Crimm: The Independent" Rewatch (S1E3)
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBFrom the bookending f-bombs to the food bomb partaken by Ted Lasso, this week’s episode is full of hot stuff. Journalist Trent Crimm (The Independent) learns a lot about Ted along the way. There’s bullying in the locker room, but doting uncle Roy Kent is there to intervene. And Rebecca’s attempt at an evil plan falls apart.
Ted Lasso S1E2 Rewatch: "Biscuits" (TeeVee 710)
May 21, 2021 16:40 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MBOur visit to AFC Richmond continues, as we discuss secret biscuit recipes, how this episode plants seeds for future episodes, the clever deployment of Lizzo, and how the locker room is like a classroom. Host Dan Moren with Shannon Sudderth, John Moltz and Paul Sabourin.
2: "Biscuits" Rewatch (S1E2)
May 21, 2021 16:40 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MBOur visit to AFC Richmond continues, as we discuss secret biscuit recipes, how this episode plants seeds for future episodes, the clever deployment of Lizzo, and how the locker room is like a classroom.
1: "Pilot" Rewatch (S1E1)
May 13, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBFootball is life! In the run-up to the second season premiere, we’re rewatching “Ted Lasso” season one, with an all-star collection of Incomparable hosts and panelists. This week we’re going back to where it all started: A sacked manager, a SportsCenter update, and an ussie on a transatlantic flight. Pour yourself a cup of hot brown water and join us, because nothing is into touch on this podcast!
Ted Lasso S1E1 Rewatch: "Pilot" (TeeVee 709)
May 13, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBFootball is life! In the run-up to the second season premiere, we’re rewatching “Ted Lasso” season one, with an all-star collection of Incomparable hosts and panelists. This week we’re going back to where it all started: A sacked manager, a SportsCenter update, and an ussie on a transatlantic flight. Pour yourself a cup of hot brown water and join us, because nothing is into touch on this podcast! Host Jason Snell with Tiff Arment, Chip Sudderth and James Thomson.