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Jason Sudeikis: His Winding Path from the Basketball Court to SNL, and How Ted Lasso “Saved” Him (2023)

Jason Sudeikis: His Winding Path from the Basketball Court to SNL, and How Ted Lasso “Saved” Him (2023)

FromThe Great Creators with Guy Raz


Jason Sudeikis: His Winding Path from the Basketball Court to SNL, and How Ted Lasso “Saved” Him (2023)

FromThe Great Creators with Guy Raz

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jason Sudeikis is the co-creator and star of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. Earlier this year he told 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:Jason's uncle George Wendt playing Norm in CheersJason sinks a 3-pointer at a Knicks gameComedySportz: how Jason got his start in sketch comedyBoom Chicago improv theater in AmsterdamSNL: Mitt Romney drowning his sorrows in milkOriginal commercial that launched Ted LassoTed Lasso Season 3 Official TrailerGuy's Guest Appearance on Creator ScienceAt 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Aug 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Where does creativity come from? Is it a gift, or can it be learned? Guy Raz puts those questions to some of the most celebrated creative people in the world. Each week, Guy sits down with notable performers – from legendary actors and comedians to chart-topping musicians – to trace their life’s journey, dive deep into their work, and illuminate the source of their creativity.