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Sep 2021
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Is ‘Ted Lasso’ Going Through a Sophomore...

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The Greyhound Gang assemble to talk through the journey of the Apple TV+ comedy 'Ted Lasso' from its unlikely rise as a cult favorite in its first season to a juggernaut under scrutiny in its second season.

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Van Lathan

Producer: Isaac Lee

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