Tag Archives: Ted Lasso

07Aug/26

The Ted Lasso NWSL Marketing Crossover

NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga Receives Global Spotlight in ‘Ted Lasso’ Premiere

Fri , Aug 0& 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The fourth season of Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedy Ted Lasso premiered on August 5, 2026, shifting its core narrative focus from the men’s English Premier League to the establishment and coaching of AFC Richmond’s newly formed second-division women’s team. In the premiere episode, titled “Home,” the show’s main characters travel to Kansas City in an effort to convince Ted Lasso, who is currently working as an assistant manager at a local grocery store, to return to London to lead the new women’s club. To capture authentic stakes for the crossover, the show’s producers collaborated closely with the Kansas City Current, spending three weeks filming on location, which was highlighted by an intensive 11-hour shoot at CPKC Stadium—the first venue in professional sports purpose-built specifically for a women’s soccer team. This partnership seamlessly blends scripted footage with real-world match clips, featuring Kansas City’s star forward, two-time NWSL MVP, and Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga scoring a real-world goal against Gotham FC during a prior league match. Continue reading

15May/26

Why British TV Laughs at Failure

Toast of London and Beyond: Your Guide to Top British Sitcoms

Fri, May 15 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ —Toast of London is a Channel 4 comedy series that follows the life of Steven Toast (played by Matt Berry), an eccentric, middle-aged actor whose bizarre off-stage problems consistently overshadow his actual performances. The series tracks his chaotic attempts to revive his career after being heavily criticized for a controversial play. Continue reading

25Nov/24

Award-winning Actress Hannah Waddingham Brings the Magic of “The Love Boat” Back to Life in New Princess Cruises Ad Campaign

Princess Cruises is setting sail on a wave of nostalgia and star power with its new global advertising campaign, “Love Boat by Hannah,” featuring Ted Lasso’s Emmy-winning actress and musical theater sensation Hannah Waddingham. Bringing her powerhouse vocals and signature charm, Waddingham reintroduces audiences to one of TV’s most recognizable theme songs: The Love Boat. Continue reading

08Jun/23

Tim Cook and Ted Lasso are not related?

June 8, 2023 /Sports/ — Tim Cook and Ted Lasso are not related. Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple, while Ted Lasso is a fictional character played by Jason Sudeikis in the Apple TV+ series of the same name. However, Tim Cook has expressed his admiration for Ted Lasso, saying that he is a “great role model” and that the show “is a breath of fresh air.”

In an interview with The New York Times, Cook said, “I love Ted Lasso. He’s a great role model. He’s positive, he’s inclusive, and he’s always trying to do the right thing. The show is a breath of fresh air in a world that can be pretty dark sometimes.” Continue reading

08Jun/23

The relationship between West Ham FC and Richmond AFC.

June 8, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Here’s how you can best explain the relationship between West Ham FC, the Queen Vic pub, Richmond AFC, and Ted Lasso Prince’s Head pub to tourists: Continue reading

23Mar/23

Management lessons from Ted Lasso: the importance of clear goals and positive feedback

Chidiebere Ogbonnaya, University of Kent

Apple TV’s wildly successful comedy, Ted Lasso, has returned for a third series. The show’s well-meaning, if bumbling, American coach of fictional English football team AFC Richmond is known for his motivational speeches. Take this example from the first series:

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