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Season 4 is a wrap! Kathy, Chip, and Brian check in on our “Low Risk Prediction” list while recapping the final episode of the season. Yes, “Being Alive”, much like life, is a little messy, but we sure did grow attached to the new people we met along the way.

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell.

In this penultimate episode of Season 4, we get quite the rollercoaster of emotions (Brian admits to crying at least 3 times); but, there’s plenty of reason to get excited, too. For one, our guest panelist, Erika Ensign, is back again! Join Chip, Erika, and Brian for the ride. In fact, why don’t you ride the bus with us to Ashton Gate to cheer on the Greyhounds?

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Erika Ensign.

Episode 8 is chock full of injuries, intrigue, and investigations (and perhaps other “in-” words this blurb writer can’t think of at this late hour)! Higgins gets the tip to “follow the anger”, but Brian, Kathy, and Chip are certainly not angry today. Grab a high heel, break a window, and settle in for another episode of Football Is Life.

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell.

The team is back on the pitch, and Brian, Kathy, & Chip are reunited to discuss it. Whether it’s Beard’s eyes, Boots’ truck, Ted’s profile, or Roy’s knee (and heart!); everybody seems to be going through a little bit of something this week. So, we invite you to take a sip of some spicy cognac and say “yes” to listening to this episode of Football Is Life.

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell.

It’s New Year’s Eve! Ted Lasso the Show commits possibly the best pre-titles sequence in its history. Ted Lasso the character commits to something new after a heart-to-heart. Alice Chilton commits to party clothes, eventually. Coach Beard commits a party foul. Roy Kent and a special guest star commit to an explosive bit that panelist Chip’s Roy Kent Blind Spot (TM) totally didn’t see coming. Panelist Kathy commits a shady no-shade, and returning panelist Erika commits the worst pun in Football is Life history.

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell and Erika Ensign.

Are you ready for some football? Football is Life is back and your friends Chip, Brian, and Kathy are excited to see some actual football in this show. The Greyhounds are up against Chelsea in the FA Cup, which is certainly exciting; but, there’s also a fair bit of quality time spent with the many relationships on the show. Tune in for some predictions from Chip and Kathy on where things might end up by the season’s end!

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell.

Episode 4 opens with some familiar and most welcome voices as we soon realize the team needs a common goal, a common enemy, or perhaps both! It’s a wild, funny, and somewhat comforting episode, and your pals Chip, Kathy, & Brian are here to discuss it. Hopefully nobody gets injured or arrested.

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell.

While our coaching staff appears to be settled in and working well together, the Greyhounds need to find a striker, even if it means going to the streets. Meanwhile, Ted really has to learn to knock. If that doesn’t make sense to you, not to worry. Kathy, Chip, and Brian talk it through, but do watch the episode first.

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell.

We’re back at Nelson Road, where some things have changed and some are exactly the same. Some familiar faces, some new faces, and some faces not there anymore. We start to get a peek into the challenges Ted and the gang will be up against this year, but as Chip, Kathy, and Brian are happy to say, it feels like we’re in good hands.

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell.

“Ted Lasso” is back, and we’re ready for a healthy dose of optimism and hope. Chip, Kathy, and Brian have assembled as the “Crystal Cats” to discuss the new season and what we’re looking forward to. This season opener comes with a few surprises, some familiar faces, and lots of barbecue sauce. I hope you’re as excited as we are. Oklahoma?

Hosts Chip Sudderth and Brian Warren with Kathy Campbell.

There’s no place like home. We take in the final(?) episode of “Ted Lasso” and discuss the final destinations of all our main characters.

Host Jason Snell with Brian Warren and David J. Loehr.

This 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.

Host Chip Sudderth with Casey Liss and Aleen Simms.

An 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.

Host Jason Snell with Kelly Guimont and Jean MacDonald.

“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!

Host Chip Sudderth with Shannon Sudderth and Heather Berberet.

Exciting 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.

Host David J. Loehr with Sarah Hendrica Bickerton and Casey Liss.

Open 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.

Host Jason Snell with Kathy Campbell and Chip Sudderth.

And 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.

Host Dan Moren with Heather Berberet and Sam Adams.

A 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.”

Host Moisés Chiullán with Kathy Campbell and Tony Sindelar.

It’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.

Host Kelly Guimont with Casey Liss and David J. Loehr.

Montage 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.

Host Chip Sudderth with David J. Loehr and Kelly Guimont.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Host Jason Snell with Myke Hurley, Adina Hurley, and Brian Hamilton.

Comrades, 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.

Host James Thomson with Aleen Simms, Shannon Sudderth, and Heather Berberet.

It’s Christmas in August! Our panel breaks down the official Ted Lasso Christmas Special.

Host Kelly Guimont with Keir Hansen, Sam Adams, and Kathy Campbell.

The “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?

Host Tiff Arment with Heather Berberet, Steve Lutz, Tony Sindelar, and David J. Loehr.

Why 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 group of Tall Yodas to dispense some wisdom at you.

Host Jason Snell with Jean MacDonald, Casey Liss, James Thomson, and Peter Hartlaub.

Football…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?

Host Dan Moren with Kathy Campbell, Chip Sudderth, Kelly Guimont, and Tom Bridge.

We’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?

Host Tiff Arment with Sage Young, Tony Sindelar, and Dr. Drang.

In 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.”

Host Kelly Guimont with Aleen Simms, Tom Bridge, and Sam Adams.

Crawl 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!

Host Dan Moren with Kathy Campbell, Shannon Sudderth, and James Thomson.

Liverpool 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.

Host Jason Snell with Paul Sabourin, Merlin Mann, Steve Lutz, and Jean MacDonald.

Football 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.

Host Moisés Chiullán with Keir Hansen, Casey Liss, and Aleen Simms.

It’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!

Host Chip Sudderth with Guy English, Heather Berberet, and Dr. Drang.

Relationships 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.

Host David J. Loehr with Jean MacDonald, Heather Berberet, and Keir Hansen.

From 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.

Our 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.

Football 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.