Jason Sudeikis: His Winding Path from the Basketball Court to SNL, and How Ted Lasso “Saved” Him
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Jason Sudeikis is the co-creator and star of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. He tells Guy about the origins of the football/soccer coach character, why the show has connected so deeply with audiences, and Ted's impact on Jason's own self-image. He also reflects on his Midwest roots, why his basketball coaches always knew he'd be a performer, years spent in Amsterdam and Las Vegas honing his craft, and how he transitioned from comedy writer to featured player on Saturday Night Live.
Links from the Show
01. Jason's uncle George Wendt playing Norm in Cheers
02. Jason sinks a 3-pointer at a Knicks game
03. ComedySportz: how Jason got his start in sketch comedy
04. Boom Chicago improv theater in Amsterdam
05. SNL: Mitt Romney drowning his sorrows in milk
06. Original commercial that launched Ted Lasso
07. Ted Lasso Season 3 Official Trailer
08. At the beginning of the episode, Guy mentioned his appearance on Creator Science hosted by Jay Clouse. You can find that interview in the Creator Science podcast feed here!
