Ted Lasso comes up in 5 chapters across 4 episodes of The Jonnie Jensen Show, from March 2021 to July 2023.
Jonnie Jensen concludes the episode by inviting listeners to join the Hero Academy and book a discovery call via the Team Super Dad website. Despite a difficult year, he lists positive milestones including his daughter's secondary school scholarship, his father's 80th birthday, and athletic achievements in the Dirty Rotten Scramble and Highrocks. He encourages dads to notice the "miracles and magic" even during low periods before signing off.
Team Super Dad Community and Philip Larkin Birthday Tribute
Host Johnny introduces the Team Super Dad podcast, a community for modern men and fathers seeking to improve their lives. He marks his father's 80th birthday celebration near Brighton, noting the family's plan to read Philip Larkin's poem "This Be The Verse." The poem was recently featured in the television series Ted Lasso, recited by the character who runs the local pub.
Coach John Wooden and the Pyramid of Success
The discussion highlights the influence of UCLA basketball coach John Wooden and his "Pyramid of Success," which is famously referenced in the television show Ted Lasso. Wooden is cited as a mentor whose philosophy informs the Power Code framework used in the Team Super Dad program. The pyramid structure places purpose at the foundation, followed by ownership of one's mind and engaging with influential people like family and mentors.
Laughter Yoga and Feel-Good Chemicals
Laughter is described as a unique human ability that can be self-generated to release feel-good chemicals like dopamine and endorphins. The concept of laughter yoga is introduced as a practice where individuals spend time laughing without a specific reason to trigger these biological rewards. To maintain the habit of joy, men are encouraged to revisit funny media like Seinfeld, Fawlty Towers, or Ted Lasso to prevent a downward spiral of negativity.
Streaming Recommendations, Ted Lasso and The Vikings
The hosts exchange recommendations for television series available on various streaming platforms. One host praises the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso for its humor, while the other discusses his progress through The Vikings on Amazon Prime. They reflect on the overwhelming number of available streaming channels and the difficulty of finding high-quality content that justifies the subscription costs.
