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On this episode of Sunshine Travelers, we're taking you off the beaten path in London. We've visited the city multiple times, so this trip was all about finding something new. From visiting the fictional home of Ted Lasso in Richmond to catching an unforgettable sunset view from the top of The Shard, we're sharing a different side of London—beyond the usual tourist spots. If you're looking for a fresh take on one of the world's most iconic cities, this episode is for you. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Related Episodes you will also Love: Episode 5: London Travel Guide Episode 63 - Exploring the UK Beyond London: Our Top 5 Must-See UK Destinations ___________________________________________________________________________________ Here's our Ted Lasso Mini Tour of Richmond: • Take the train to Richmond Station (if coming from London, ~20 min from Waterloo) Stop 1: The Prince's Head (aka The Crown & Anchor) - Snap some photos outside, and if it's open, peek inside for a pint later in the day. Stop 2: Richmond Green (Ted & Coach Beard's Daily Walks) - This picturesque green is where Ted and Beard frequently take their strolls and chat about football (and life) - Look for the exact spots where they filmed various scenes and soak in the ambiance. Stop 3: Ted's Front Door - 11a Paved Court, Richmond TW9 1LZ - This charming alleyway houses Ted Lasso's famous red front door (now painted) Stop 4: Paved Court (Shopping Street) • This pedestrian street has been featured multiple times in the show. You'll recognize the red phone booth from key scenes. They've opened a Ted Lasso shop you can stop in for merch and the Italian restaurant across the street sells Ted's biscuits in the pink boxes Stop 5: Brewer's Lane (Keeley & Roy's Scene) - This narrow alley is where Keeley and Roy had their cute chat while he was trying to avoid an emotional moment. If you have a car or want to take a bus to find these additional locations: Stop 6: The Real-Life AFC Richmond Stadium - The Ham Playing Fields, TW10 7RS • The home of AFC Richmond in the show is actually Hayes & Yeading United FC's stadium (a bit outside Richmond), but many exterior stadium shots were filmed at The Ham Playing Fields. • Stroll along the fields where team training sessions were depicted. Stop 7: Richmond Riverside Walk (Ted's Thinking Spot) - Richmond Riverside, TW9 1EH • Enjoy a scenic stroll along the River Thames, which has been used in several episodes. Stop 8: Teddington Lock Footbridge (Ted's Running Scene) - Teddington Lock, TW11 9NG • This pedestrian bridge is where Ted was seen running and contemplating AFC Richmond's challenges. Other Iconic Spots to Visit in Richmond: The White Cross - Riverside, TW9 1TH • Enjoy a pint by the river at this popular pub that floods during high tide but they have wellies you can borrow to get in or out There's also a Market called Duck Pond Market on Saturday's in Heron Square: this is where we found the Land Rover Coffee shop @thelittlemobilecoffeeco (on Instagram) and the Creme Brulee Donuts ___________________________________________________________________________________ Come with us to visit the end of the Earth, Antarctica, the seventh continent — a true-bucket list destination - in 2026! Get all the details and sign up here! Protect your privacy, increase your security, keep your browsing data secure, and don't get locked out of websites with Express VPN - get 3 months free with a yearly plan If you don't have an Amex Platinum Card to book your stay through then Find your Perfect Stay in London at sunshinetravelers.com/booking Stay connected when you travel to London for WAY LESS than using your carriers international plan, download an Esim from Gigsky and save a ton of money. Use code sunshine for 10% off Never Overpay for a Flight to London Again, Get Daily Drop Pro Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on Facebook Follow our travels on Instagram Save our travel ideas on Pinterest See our travel videos on You Tube Follow us on X (Twitter) Connect with us on LinkedIn Connect with us on Threads Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Missouri State Head Coach, Ryan Beard. In this conversation, Coach Beard discusses the value of building genuine relationships, taking leaps of faith to advance his career, and his AFCA 35 Under 35 experience this past January. Coach Beard, a member of the 2023 AFCA 35 Under 35 class, just kicked off his second season leading the Bears.   Follow Coach Beard and Missouri State Football on social media here:   @Ry_Beard & @MoStateFootball  1:05 Transitioning from player to coach, building genuine relationships with your network, and volatility of the coaching profession.  20:57 Defining your why as a coach, coaching at the Division 2 level, and returning to Western Kentucky.  40:01 Benefits of coaching special teams, navigating the profession with your spouse, and transition to Central Michigan.  1:02:14 Adapting to the ever-changing nature of football, becoming the Head Coach at Missouri State, and experience in the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute.  

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On this episode of the ROCPOD, Brandon talks about spending the day down at The U with his Football Hotbed kids. He got to spend some time with plenty of UM folks and has some updates. Kevin Beard was named one of the nation's top recruiters and Brandon talks about what makes Coach Beard such a great recruiter. Finally, Brian and Brandon had the pleasure of speaking with one of their favorite people, recently retired Miami Hurricanes beat writer Susan Miller Degnan. Susan came full of stories and talked about the differences in covering the team now versus when she first got in the beat 30 years ago. No Canes fan is going to want to miss this conversation.

Buckle up for an unforgettable ride through the heart of Starkville with Bo and the crew! From Bo's escapades in the land of maroon to the latest buzz in college sports, they're serving up laughs, insights, and cold ones straight from the BankPlus studio. Dive into the transfer portal drama with Coach Jans and Coach Beard teams, while debating the finer points of AAU track suit fashion. With baseball banter, hot yoga hijinks, and a live beer ranking session, this show promises an unrivaled mix of sports, humor, and pure Mississippi flavor. Don't miss out on the action-packed. Out of Bounds is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/BOUNDS today to get 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DOS A CERO. Rog and Brendan Hunt aka Coach Beard from Ted Lasso provide instant reaction at the final whistle of Sunday's 2-0 Nations League Final win over Mexico. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio! We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the set of Ted Lasso. He and Christian have a fun and fascinating conversation that spans topics from Brendan's favorite episode to film to Brendan using a fake British accent during his summer job to Arsenal's chances at winning the Premier League title. You won't want to miss this interview! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio! We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the set of Ted Lasso. He and Christian have a fun and fascinating conversation that spans topics from Brendan's favorite episode to film to Brendan using a fake British accent during his summer job to Arsenal's chances at winning the Premier League title. You won't want to miss this interview! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio! We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the set of Ted Lasso. He and Christian have a fun and fascinating conversation that spans topics from Brendan's favorite episode to film to Brendan using a fake British accent during his summer job to Arsenal's chances at winning the Premier League title. You won't want to miss this interview! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio! We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the set of Ted Lasso. He and Christian have a fun and fascinating conversation that spans topics from Brendan's favorite episode to film to Brendan using a fake British accent during his summer job to Arsenal's chances at winning the Premier League title. You won't want to miss this interview! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio! We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the set of Ted Lasso. He and Christian have a fun and fascinating conversation that spans topics from Brendan's favorite episode to film to Brendan using a fake British accent during his summer job to Arsenal's chances at winning the Premier League title. You won't want to miss this interview! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say

Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt joins John to talk about his new solo show at the SOHO Playhouse in NY running from Feb 7-10 titled, “The Movement You Need.” The show comically explores his relationship with his departed mother, a fraught kinship that had one area of life-long concord: the music of The Beatles. In this episode we also talk about his time on Ted Lasso as Coach Beard, powerful connections we make with music, meeting your heroes and embarrassing stories that go with it, comedic confidence and more. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Chumps where we chat with legendary college golf coach Chris Zambri. Chris was just hired as the Head Coach for the US National Developmental Program. Chris was a great golfer in his own right, played for USC in college and then was a pro for 11 years. Then he returned to his alma mater USC as head golf coach with great success, and then joined Pepperdine Golf with Coach Beard and helped them get to win a National Championship. Enjoy!

Join Crossroads Church as we explore the deep and complex characters of Ted Lasso and how they intersect with some of the most beautiful passages and themes in the Christian tradition.

Coach Beard and Roy tried to rally the team around a "common enemy" as a way to motivate them on winning. But, the players went deep into their feelings of anger, lost focus, and the plan backfired. We discuss the pros and cons of using anger as a motivator. 

True story! Mike's hand rested gently on Brendan Hunt's (aka Coach Beard from Ted Lasso) butt for roughly 3-5 seconds. A moment he will always remember and one Brendan may wish to forget. Join us in this episode for this and other stories from our time in the great Australian state of Victoria during our travels for Women's World Cup 2023. We spot some koalas in their natural habitat, some kangaroos in a particularly peculiar place, and expand our footy experiences at one of the greatest Aussie rules football matches the AFL has seen this season! Speaking of which, we may have butchered the explanation of the ending of that game. Bombers were up by 1, then down by 5, but then... well, listen to the episode to find out! Foot(y)notes: If you're curous about the AFL after hearing this one, check out the truest professional 'footy' league in the world.  This is where to guarantee yourself a kangaroo sighting.  And here's where to start your koala 'hunting' adventure. Drive further up the road at your leisure.

Kara and Adina reflect on the Ted Lasso finale and the journey for each of the main characters from the beginning of the show to the end, addressing the differences in network constraints vs streaming freedom, the consequences of expanding episode length for production workers, and why we never want these writers near romance again.Subscribe to our newsletter at itsinmyqueue.substack.com.Find us on Twitter: @inmyqueuepod • @adinaterrific • @karaaa_powellAnd Instagram: @inmyqueuepodor send comments, questions,  and show suggestions to us at itsinmyqueuepod@gmail.com!

It's the second of our two special episodes on shows we love! This time we're talking about all things Ted Lasso Season 3, and we have lots to say! Starting with, is this really the end???  There are lots of hints both in the show and on Twitter that it might be continuing in some form, and we want to answers!Plus, why were things between Keeley, Roy Kent, and Jamie left resolved (and why was Keeley's season 3 story line so frustrating)?  Why did the pacing of Nate's villain to redemption feel off somehow? Why were the episodes SO LONG?  How glad are we that Rebecca didn't sell the team? How amazing was it to finally learn Coach Beard's surprising back story?  How much do we LOVE these characters??? This week's links!The Last Movie Stars: https://www.max.com/shows/c326a2f4-8c29-4707-9477-7a8961c9bcebThe Other Two:https://www.max.com/shows/f88636df-65d2-4cf4-94d0-3c098b971a16Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell Producer: Cole T.Check out our merch! TV is Awesome at Spreadshop: tv-is-awesome.myspreadshop.com

After the Whistle is back for the Women’s World Cup, which kicks off today. Hosts Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and Rebecca Lowe, presenter for NBC Sports, have a primer on all 32 squads competing, from A to (New) Z. After a year of botched executions, Alabama is eager to prove it can kill someone without incident. The Atlantic has the story. The New Yorker argues that Netflix’s ‘Orange Is the New Black’ signaled the rot inside in the streaming economy.

They're back! Join Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso,' and Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC Sports' Premier League coverage, as they team up again to celebrate the 2023 Women's World Cup. They'll talk about all the superstars, the drama … and, of course, the Team USA women, who are hoping to secure their third World Cup win in a row. Plus, Brendan and Rebecca will have a few special guests stopping by along the way. Join us this summer for an all-new season of ‘After the Whistle.' Presented by State Farm®

we have no special guest, however, we still had plenty to discuss. Orlando City B took center stage early this week with a rare Monday night match against New York Red Bulls II. The Young Lions jumped out to an early lead, fell behind by halftime, and managed to stage a comeback to claim all three points. OCB remains unbeaten at home in 2023 after a wild match that of course featured some Jack Lynn heroics. We discuss the Young Lions' win over the Baby Bulls and Lynn's torrid streak. Also, we've had more Shak Mohammed sightings recently, as the 19-year-old Ghanaian has been playing better of late with OCB and he scored his first professional goal on Monday night to win the match. It's a great sign from the Generation Adidas draft pick and we look forward to watching his continued development. After our OCB recap, we opened up the mailbagbox to find a question about Ted Lasso. Don't worry, we handled it with care to keep listeners spoiler-free. Remember, if there's anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Finally, we previewed Orlando City's upcoming match Saturday night at Red Bull Arena. We included our key matchups and score predictions as the senior Lions take on New York on the road. Here's how No. 349 went down: 0:15 – The Young Lions get top billing for this episode. That's new. 16:43 – The mailbagbox believes! Our thoughts on Coach Beard's revelation from the show's penultimate episode (without spoiling the revelation for those who are behind). 30:41 – Key matchups were unanimous and we've got score predictions for the Lions at the Red Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show Ted Lasso has truly become a feel-good TV phenomenon for Apple TV+. With tons of new subscribers after its premiere in 2020, it saved the brand-new streaming service and was Apple TV+'s top comedy in 50 countries. Ted Lasso seemed to tap into what many people needed during the pandemic. It's a positive and uplifting show about Ted, a fish out of water determined to spread joy and inspire confidence while coaching the AFC Richmond football (soccer) team in England. Cinematographer David Rom has been shooting Ted Lasso since the pilot. He and co-creator/star Jason Sudeikis worked out the look of the show together with the production designers. They wanted to find a look that was clean, bright and saturated, but not look like a network comedy. It was a challenge to make so many offices and locker rooms look interesting because they had to be lit from above. David and director Tom Marshall used the sports films Moneyball and I, Tonya as references for the pilot episode. David chose to shoot with the ARRI Alexa LF with Tokina lenses to get the big, colorful look. The show frequently uses a single camera, handheld approach even though they often need several cameras to cover the action. Many of the scenes are rewritten, changed or improvised in the moment, so both David and fellow cinematographer Vanessa Whyte have to be ready to think on their feet. DOP Vanessa Whyte joined Ted Lasso in season 2. As the seasons of the show have progressed and the characters deepen, the look of Ted Lasso has also progressed, with room for experimentation in a few episodes. For example, in the episode “Beard After Hours,” Vanessa got to have fun with more psychedelic and dreamlike camera work as Coach Beard parties his way around London after a team loss. Vanessa also found that each season has a lot of episodes that refer back and tie in to previous episodes. With help from the show's DIT, she would reference these previous scenes, in order to match up the shots and storylines neatly. She finds that the fans of Ted Lasso notice and appreciate when they're able to recognize a callback. Ted Lasso IS about football, and for all of the football sequences, the show has a special second unit for shooting the games. David and Vanessa use a large crew to shoot on the field, with many extra cameras. The crew is not allowed to shoot on any actual football pitches, and all of the stadiums where the games are played are recreated with computer graphics, and a CGI crowd. Most of the practices and games are actually shot on the Hayes and Yeading Football Club pitch. A few small greenscreens are strategically placed on the field and behind the goals, and the CGI team does their magic to turn it into a stadium. For both David and Vanessa, shooting in the UK can be a nightmare with the unpredictable British weather. Vanessa says that it's definitely part of the training for any European cinematographer. The weather regularly shifts from clouds to sun to clouds and rain. They always need to build in more time to shoot, and have plenty of lights as backup with color grading in post to correct for drastic light and shadow changes. After season 1, the crew built a set instead of using a real location for Rebecca's office, since it was so difficult to control the lighting in the south-facing windows. Ted Lasso is streaming on AppleTV+. Find David Rom: http://www.davidrom.com/ Instagram: @davidrom_dop Find Vanessa Whyte: https://www.vanessawhyte.com/ Instagram: @noodlle Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com Sponsored by Greentree Creative: www.growwithgreentree.com The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz

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In this episode we discuss the first book to appear on screen in season three, episode one: The Miracle of Castel di Sangro. Coach Beard was seen reading the book at his desk while discussing the film Hoosiers with Roy and trying to figure out the team's strategy for the season. There were many connections we found (and quite a few important differences!) between the book and the show and we talked about a few of them. Marita discusses the idea of inviting someone to join the team and trusting them to write your story. Andrea talks about her love of the game and fan engagement with their favorite teams. Then Michaela considers the role of the owner in the whole organization and specifically the transition of fan to owner. Finally, Bex wraps things up with a conversation comparing the coaching style seen in Castel di Sangro and why Richmond's approach is so much stronger. linktr.ee/cbbc

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During this international break, we revisit Go! Go! USA! with Brendan Hunt, Coach Beard from "Ted Lasso." The series, which we created in the lead up to the 2022 World Cup, celebrates the rich history of men's soccer in America. This is a re-release of Episodes 1 and 2 with some fresh perspective from Rog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Moisés Chiullán with Casey Liss and Jean MacDonald.

“Ted Lasso” Co-creator, co-writer, Executive Producer. We talk “Ted,” sports, his “Five Years in Amsterdam,” Celebrity Jeopardy, our long ago chance meeting in a Chicago bar, and our encounters with a feisty Burt Reynolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've come to the right place for a premium Ted Lasso S3 E1 recap! Sayed and I are joined by Dr. Anne Peled and we have a blast diving into the first Ted Lasso episode in a year and a half! We're covering impressions and the thrill of being back with the #MedLasso community. There are some new segments too, including Coach Beard's Fainting Couch, Power Rankings and more. Enjoy! Check out the archive of "MedLasso" here and get caught up! The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please join in the MedLasso conversation on Twitter, and tag your tweets with #MedLasso Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast as well as our Position Papers and much more! Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Sponsors This episode of MedLasso from Explore The Space Podcast is brought to you in part by the Women In Medicine Summit. Do not miss this extraordinary conference taking place in Chicago Sept 22-23. https://www.womeninmedicinesummit.org/

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[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. So, if you like what you read, please consider a paid subscription.]My favorite poem is “Good Bones” by Maggie Smith. There's a decent chance you've heard of it — if not by the numerous times it's gone viral since its publication in 2016 or its occasional glowing references in popular media, then certainly by following my Twitter feed, where I can't help but re-share it every four months or so. Smith's sobering reflection on how she wants to teach her kids about the world is equally startling in its brutal honesty and brave optimism. It firmly rejects the laziness and pointlessness of nihilism and ironic detachment but refuses to gloss over the darker bits of our collective reality. It is nakedly gritty and deeply hopeful. In directly acknowledging the especially shitty facets of life on earth but daring us to create a more beautiful world, anyway, even with all the horror that saturates our surroundings, it does something so rarely seen in all the television shows and films and podcasts and books that are generally (and rightly) regarded as high art but seem to luxuriate in dark grittiness without directly challenging us to do better by each other.When “Ted Lasso” premiered in mid-August of 2020 on Apple TV+, I didn't take notice. My mother had just unexpectedly died and there was a global pandemic raging and the country (and the world) was navigating the aftermath of George Floyd's murder by law enforcement and oh, yeah, there was an upcoming election that felt like a potential catalyst for the apocalypse.I was perpetually not in a good place. I was hurting pretty bad. I was grieving. I consistently felt like s**t. I felt lonely and unmoored. I was deeply uncertain if there would be a better world in 2021, much less my place in it as a trans woman. It all just seemed relentlessly bleak.I would say the last thing I wanted to do in that moment was watch a show about what I had assumed was some college football coach who apparently never feels sad and asks why other people don't just choose to be happy, too.That year felt like I was stubbing my toes every goddamn day, and in my humble opinion, when you stub your big toe—I mean, when you really slam that sucker into something hard, bereft of socks and shoes, life flashing before your eyes through the searing pain, nerve endings aflame—the most unhelpful response is some jackass offering “have you tried smiling through the pain” and believing themselves to be helpful.I would like to believe I am not a cynical person, but that year was so rough that I was not about to waste energy on what I perceived to be some quirky new show asking us to smile through the pain.No, I am hurting, and smiling isn't going to fix that. This hurts. Do you not understand how much this hurts?But I kept hearing about this damn show — from friends, from colleagues, from random folks on Twitter, even from conversations I would overhear in public.You gotta watch this show. There's nothing else like it.So, one day, in the midst of all that chaos and pain, I began watching it, and I'll admit that I was initially skeptical. The premise felt like a bit much. You're telling me an NCAA Division II football coach—not even Division I—is tapped to helm an English professional soccer team, despite having zero expertise about the sport?Even for what I had initially assumed is an intentionally silly comedy, it felt dangerously close to being derailed by its own silliness. Is this just gonna be ten episodes chock-full of countless variations of some midwest dork making English sportswriters roll their eyes by calling it “soccer”?Well, it wasn't. Not even close. I was completely wrong. It immediately felt effortlessly clever and interesting and authentic. I laughed constantly. I was taken aback by Lasso's unapologetic earnestness, which contrasted so richly with the understandable skepticism of his English counterparts, mirroring my own. By the pilot's end, when Lasso, full of warmth and generosity, listens painfully to his child's voice over the phone, half the world away, and then tells his wife he loves her and she can't say it back, indicated only by Lasso—superbly played by Jason Sudeikis—comforting her with “No, no, that's okay. You don't have to,” I was hooked. This is not a show about an oblivious man gliding through life and telling others they just need to smile. It's a show about a man deeply in pain and all-too-aware of his own shortcomings but having the courage to acknowledge them, and choosing to stay in the arena, not to do Teddy-Roosevelt-like battles with those around him but to insist on building community through shared struggles. When Lasso is wronged, he responds with empathy. When Lasso does wrong, he is quick to recognize it and make amends. He is imperfectly human in the best sense imaginable: cognizant of his own flaws and graceful with the flaws of others, feeling his own pain and using it to bear witness to the pain of those around him. And the best part? He's hilarious throughout.This past Tuesday, I attended the Season 3 premiere of “Ted Lasso” at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles, where a packed, enthusiastic audience watched the first two episodes of what is widely assumed to be—but not yet definitively confirmed as—the final season of the show. Sudeikis and co-creaters Bill Lawrence, Joe Kelly, and Brendan Hunt (who also plays the immensely likable Coach Beard, Lasso's second-in-command) have long said the original story was only intended for three seasons (and have stuck to that), but there have been various hints the Ted Lasso universe might extend beyond this newest season.Perhaps the most telling clue: despite undeniably being the most successful project to date for Apple TV+ (and that's saying something given their deeply impressive stable of acclaimed shows and films), it is not being marketed as embarking on its final season. And yet, here's another clue: based solely on the first two episodes, it is apparent to your humble reviewer that this is shaping up to be the best season yet, which may provide more than enough incentive for Sudeikis and gang to go out on top instead of risking a decline in quality with a narrative extension that feels awkward and forced.Let me repeat that: this is likely to be the best season of the series, judging by how much I found myself laughing and unexpectedly crying only two episodes in. Nate Shelley (played by Nick Mohammed)—the bullied, former equipment manager turned assistant coach for AFC Richmond (under Lasso's generous tutelage)—has left the club after being hired as head coach for powerhouse West Ham United and betraying Lasso by revealing to a sportswriter, Trent Crimm (James Lance), that the head coach left the pitch during a match due to a panic attack instead of Lasso's publicly stated reason of food poisoning. The opening episodes primarily revolve around Nate turning into the kind of bully who once tormented him, and as he continues to betray Lasso with a vicious mean-spiritedness in public, it seems everyone in Lasso's world is urging him to punch back, particularly Lasso's boss, AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton, played by the brilliant Hannah Waddingham.In the first season, Welton had originally hired Lasso in an attempt to sabotage AFC Richmond into oblivion to get back at her horrible ex-husband, the original owner, but Welton unexpectedly finds herself won over by Lasso's relentless kindness and the two become close friends. Now, she is aghast as Lasso rebuffs her call to publicly strike back at Nate and his new boss, her ex-husband, who has just bought West Ham.Both episodes are quite excellent, but there are two specific scenes that are beyond exceptional and show “Ted Lasso” at its very best. I promise not to spoil them for y'all, but I will say this: the first scene involves a press conference, and honestly, it shouldn't work, but by its end, I found myself tearing up and praising the writers for having the guts to take a risk that pays off beautifully. The second scene involves Legos, and I definitely cried during that one.Without spoiling anything, here's what I assume will be the dominant theme of the third season: people are enormously complicated, far beyond our own limited understanding of the individual, private struggles of others, and separating people into dueling categories of “good” and “evil” is profoundly foolish.The show has given us every reason to root for Lasso and every reason to despise Nate, and yet, through Lasso's vantage point, it also seems to insist there are no true heroes or villains here. All are imperfect people in different trajectories of growth (and, yes, sometimes, lack thereof) — responsible for their actions and whom certainly should be expectant of accountability, sure, but none are perfect.Without being preachy or pandering, Lasso communicates this with remarkable effectiveness, not only in the vulnerability through which he owns up to his mistakes but in the grace he consistently centers in how he approaches the mistakes of others. I have no idea what the rest of this season entails, but my hunch is that we're going to learn things about Ted Lasso's journey that bring his own imperfections into greater clarity and illuminate how his empathy is derived from navigating his own past mistakes, most likely related to his ongoing anxiety with family back home.In 2021, after the premiere of the second season, I wrote a review that praised the show's honest approach toward mental health, particularly among men. I also proposed, as a concept for reviewing film and television, the Lasso Test: “at least two men talk to each other about their mental health or emotional wellbeing in a frank and vulnerable and loving way without needing to involve women as vehicles or guides for their self-improvement.”I am pleased to say, unsurprisingly, that this season's opening episodes pass the Lasso Test with flying colors, as well as the famous Bechdel Test, from which I took the inspiration. It is wonderful to see the men of this show engage with each other so thoughtfully and the women support each other as strong individuals without needing the conversations between them to hinge exclusively on what Lasso and his players are doing or thinking. Alright, that's a lot of serious stuff, and I don't want this to get lost: the show remains hilarious and fun on all fronts. Roy Kent is still the charming and profane curmudgeon we've come to know and love through Brett Goldstein. Juno Temple has me hoping for a future spinoff series with her ever-glowing performance as public relations pro Keeley Jones. I'm eager to see what the writers will do with Dr. Sharon Fieldstone (played by Sarah Niles), the sports psychologist whose professional presence is an especially potent foil to Lasso's irrepressible personality. Leslie Higgins, Hannah's lovable righthand, played delightfully by Jeremy Swift, is also someone I can easily see leading a spinoff, and Jamie Tartt (the rising superstar on the pitch played by Phil Dunster) continues one of the most interesting character arcs in the show.The charming trio of Sam Obisayna (Toheeb Jimoh), Dani “Football is life!” Rojas (Cristo Fernández), and team captain Isaac McAdoo (Kola Bokinni) lead a cast of players that have every scene making me wish I could attend one of their games in real life. In fact, at the post-premiere party, I was pleased to relay to Mr. Bokinni that his character's deft deployment of the word “f**k” is one of the more underrated aspects of the show, and on his behalf, I relay to y'all that he takes great joy in that duty.I firmly believe that “Ted Lasso” is currently the greatest Trojan Horse in pop culture, a show that invites the audience into a fun premise that doesn't take it itself too seriously and then offers, without any self-congratulatory fanfare, a vision of interpersonal relationships that prioritize grace and growth and good faith over all else.Lasso and friends are having a hell of a lot of fun, but they're doing it whilst simultaneously telling us, in a spiritual echo of Smith: “This place could be beautiful, right? You could make this place beautiful.”Believe.The third season of “Ted Lasso” premieres on March 15th on Apple TV+.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. 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What do the best marketers and coaches have in common? It's not an emphasis on wins and losses.They're good listeners.If you want to make an impact on your audience, you've got to get to know them and engage with them. And today, we're taking hints from one of the best listeners out there: Ted Lasso himself. We're coaching you on social listening and incorporating creative details into your UX. Forget about trying to sell to your audience for a minute. We realize this is counterintuitive for marketers. But marketing isn't only about selling — we're going to show you why it's worthwhile to get to know your audience as more than just customers. To engage with and entertain them on their favorite platforms, and to show them appreciation through little moments of surprise and delight.This week, we're reining in “Ted Lasso.” So don't bring an umbrella to the brainstorm. Because we're coaching you on social listening, incorporating creative details in your UX, and building in elements of edu-taining in your B2B marketing.About “Ted Lasso”“Ted Lasso” is a comedy series about an unwaveringly positive and wholesome American football coach played by Jason Sudeikis who gets hired to coach a British soccer team, fictional team AFC Richmond. The series has run for two seasons which aired in 2021 and 2022, and its third season will air this spring. It also stars Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard and Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton.What B2B Companies Can Learn From “Ted Lasso”: Use social listening to learn about your customers as people. Learn what matters to your customers by tuning into their Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms. Then, use that information to personalize their customer experience. A little surprise and delight goes a long way! Here's an example: at Brandweek 2019, experience management company Qualtrics asked conference attendees to tweet them a wish that the company's Dream Team would deliver in real time. And deliver they did. Whether it was a fishbowl margarita, a Popeyes chicken sandwich, a comfy pillow, or a fresh pair of Nikes, guests were surprised and delighted to see their wishes come true at the conference. By doing so, Qualtrics catered to their guests, got them talking, and created a lasting impression that would inspire diehard customer loyalty. Internet provider Spectrum also monitors Twitter for messages by customers, responding to tweets about outages and offering to help restore services. As for Ted Lasso, listening is like his superpower. Players mentioned that the water pressure in the locker room showers was “rubbish”, so Lasso repaired it. A seemingly simple gesture reminded players that he was listening and cared about their experience.Build small details into your UX to bring your customers joy.In the first season of “Ted Lasso,” Ted bakes shortbread cookies for his boss Rebecca. It's a small gesture that gives the two a chance to connect – and it's a powerful lesson for your UX. Baking in these little moments to build connection is essential. When you complete a task on Asana, a unicorn flies across the screen – and that simple animation gives a straightforward project management tool a sense of personality and whimsy that isn't easily replicated. In your B2B marketing, incorporate personalized touches into your website that speak to your brand and values. Key Quotes“Everyone loves random acts of kindness. And when it comes to marketing, it's the same thing. Like if a brand is able to show that they understand the wants and needs of their customers, they can gain that customer loyalty. And that's where surprise and delight come in. Like if they execute a surprise and delight idea really well, customers are more likely to be brand advocates and stick with the brand, especially on social media. So using surprise and delight helps increase brand awareness but also companies can use it as a retention strategy.” - Anagha Das“Companies now are using the power of social listening to really understand where their customers are, what they're super interested in, what they're listening to, what they're watching, what trends they're really into that are not related to the company at all. It's literally just like, what are your customers into? And like, how can you play into that to show that you're listening and that you understand your audience and show that you care and want to do something that makes them feel good about whatever they're passionate about.” - Anagha Das“It's really just becoming a little bit more human and thoughtful about your audience, and realizing that everyone doesn't wanna be sold to 24/7. And I think surprising and delighting your audience, even for a B2B audience, it can be as easy as, ‘All right, today, we're not gonna post promotional stuff on LinkedIn. We're gonna just send out like a have a great day post.' Like it's something as simple as that. Just to show that there's people behind the brand and they're acknowledging their audience as people as well.“ - Colin StampsTime Stamps[5:13] Tell me more about “Ted Lasso”[6:20] Learn about the marketing behind “Ted Lasso”[8:44] How does Ted Lasso use surprise and delight?[15:28] What can B2B marketers learn about using surprise and delight in their marketing?[17:00] What's social listening? And how are companies using it to tune into trends in their customer base?[22:38] What are simple ways you can use surprise and delight in your B2B marketing?[27:58] What can we learn about marketing from the “dart scene” in “Ted Lasso”?LinksWatch Ted LassoCheck out how the Qualtrics Dream Team delivered Popeyes, a dog, a margarita, and more to their event attendeesSee Asana's Celebration Critters that emerge when a task is completedRead tales (pun intended) of Chewy's epic customer serviceLearn more about Custom Ink's unusual money back guarantee on customized goods  Find out more about social listening and how it could benefit your businessAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both non-fiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios), Dane Eckerle (Head of Development), Colin Stamps (Podcast Launch Manager), Anagha Das (B2B Content Marketing Manager), and Meredith O'Neil (Senior Producer). Remarkable was produced this week by Meredith O'Neil, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.

"Beard After Hours" has Ted Lasso fans divided because it's a big shift in both format and tone. We love it, because we love Coach Beard. Surprisingly, we were able to find a couple of Org and Leadership Development topics to talk about, but for the most part we got weird. You could say this was a shift for us, too! Hopefully our fans are less divided.

Marcellus Wiley, better known as Dat Dude, takes us on a uniquely entertaining journey around the sports-entertainment-cultural landscape.   To stay connected with the show, follow @marcelluswiley on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!  And PLEASE make sure to leave a review and rating, thx Fam!!! Topics: [00:00]  Intro- How Brittney Griner got America in a Russian Twist  [05:15]  Why Andrew Luck took his ball and went home [09:18]  Deion didn't "Buy In" to the BS [14:54]  Coach Beard from University of Texas is now in a fight to show he didn't have a fight [19:25]  Quick Hitta Quitters:  -Cam Jordan fakin' the funk -What the Bucs? -Where you going Coach Harbaugh? -Aaron Judge is guilty of getting paid -Ime Udoka got a lot of explaining to do to his son -What Cardi B ass say? -Don't be scared Micah Parsons -Former Bills Punter Matt Araiza still getting kicked to the curb -Survivors Remorse for a 10 year old [37:26]  Tiki Time [39:41]  #AskDatDude [43:23]  WileyismSupport the Show: https://linktr.ee/marcelluswileySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the knockout stage of the 2022 men's World Cup, as thirty-two teams have been reduced to sixteen. Brendan Hunt, who stars as Coach Beard in the series, "Ted Lasso," happens to actually be a massive soccer fan, and is also the co-host of the podcast, After the Whistle, which breaks down all the talking points, action, and controversy of this year's World Cup. Hunt joins to preview the rest of the tournament and take your calls.

Join Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso', and Rebecca Lowe, presenter for NBC Sports, as they celebrate, mourn, laugh, and cry during the World Cup. They're teaming up to talk about all the dramatic moments, the favorites and the dark horses, the stars and the flops ... with a few special guests stopping by along the way. It's the beautiful game, as experienced by two of the very best friends (who just met).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe' is an Apple News Original podcast produced by Meadowlark Media. Subscribe using this link. In this inaugural episode, Brendan Hunt (who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso') and Rebecca Lowe (who covers the Premier League for NBC Sports) gear up for the World Cup. Hear them battle out their national allegiances to the U.S. and England, reflect on the human-rights abuses taking place in Qatar, and share the story of how ‘Ted Lasso' brought them together eight years ago. For around-the-clock World Cup news, plus live scores and standings, follow along on the Apple News app in My Sports, where available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inaugural episode, Brendan Hunt (who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso') and Rebecca Lowe (who covers the English Premier League for NBC Sports) gear up for the World Cup. Hear them battle out their national allegiances to the U.S. and England, reflect on the human-rights abuses taking place in Qatar, and share the story of how ‘Ted Lasso' brought them together eight years ago. ‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe' is an Apple News Original podcast produced by Meadowlark Media. For around-the-clock World Cup news, plus live scores and standings, follow along on the Apple News app in My Sports, where available.

The sixth and final installment of a Pod Series from the Men in Blazers Media Network in which Rog and Brendan Hunt, Coach Beard from "Ted Lasso," celebrate the rich history of men's soccer in America. In this episode, the introduction of Gregg Berhalter, America's best and brightest head to some of Europe's biggest clubs, and a look ahead at this World Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso', and Rebecca Lowe, presenter for NBC Sports, as they celebrate, mourn, laugh, and cry during the World Cup. They're teaming up to talk about all the dramatic moments, the favorites and the dark horses, the stars and the flops ... with a few special guests stopping by along the way. It's the beautiful game, as experienced by two of the very best friends (who just met).

The fifth installment of a new Pod Series from the Men in Blazers Media Network in which Rog and Brendan Hunt, Coach Beard from "Ted Lasso," celebrate the rich history of men's soccer in America. In this episode, the rise of a young up and comer named Christian Pulisic, the return of Bruce Arena, and the darkest night in USMNT history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fourth installment of a new Pod Series from the Men in Blazers Media Network in which Rog and Brendan Hunt, Coach Beard from "Ted Lasso," celebrate the rich history of men's soccer in America. In this episode, a lot of German accent from Rog as we cast an eye back to the Jurgen Klinsmann-era and celebrate an all-time World Cup performance from American fans in Brazil. Plus, that John Brooks Ghana goal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The third installment of a new Pod Series from the Men in Blazers Media Network in which Rog and Brendan Hunt, Coach Beard from "Ted Lasso," celebrate the rich history of men's soccer in America. In this episode, we head to South Africa to revisit the canonization of St. Landon in one of the most iconic moments in USMNT history. Plus, Michael Bradley's USMNT legacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second installment of a new Pod Series from the Men in Blazers Media Network in which Rog and Brendan Hunt, Coach Beard from "Ted Lasso," celebrate the rich history of men's soccer in America. In this episode, the dos a cero-fueled triumph and handball heartbreak of 2002. And a descent into the darkness that was 2006. Plus, we celebrate Claudio Reyna, Kasey Keller and Clint Dempsey's legacies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first episode in a new Pod Series from the Men in Blazers Media Network in which Rog and Brendan Hunt, Coach Beard from "Ted Lasso," celebrate the rich history of men's soccer in America. In this episode, our 1930 semi-final appearance, 1950 glory over England, 1994's Big Denim energy, and a catastrophic 1998 campaign. Plus, let's have John Cougar design the kits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah talks to Ted Lasso actor (Coach Beard) and co-creator Brendan Hunt about the success of the show, why it's the most fulfilling job he's ever had, how the show went from a commercial bit to an international hit, and his career in comedy- which included a five year stint in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices