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The Science of Ted Lasso with Jason Sudeikis & Brendan Hunt

Dec 17, 2021

Jason Sudeikis, the talented actor and co-creator of Ted Lasso, joins neuroscientist Heather Berlin to explore the science of kindness. They discuss how Ted's approach shifts traditional sports narratives, encouraging empathy and collaboration. The conversation dives into the emotional depth of storytelling, promoting kindness in character traits, and the balance of toughness in sports. They also examine the neurochemical processes behind acts of kindness and the importance of mental health in athletics, ultimately highlighting compassion and humor as vital leadership qualities.

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Heather Berlin

Jason Sudeikis

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Exploring Ted Lasso: Kindness in Leadership

16min

Redefining Kindness in Storytelling

3min

Exploring Character Traits in Sports and the Impact of 'Ted Lasso'

3min

Kindness and Competitiveness in Ted Lasso

10min

Camaraderie and Care in Sports

9min

The Role of Comedy and Compassion in Leadership

4min

The Neuroscience of Kindness

14min

Exploring the Essence of Leadership

4min

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Wrapping Up Insights on Ted Lasso and Soccer's Growth

2min

What’s the science behind kindness? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discover the hidden science in Ted Lasso with its creators Jason Sudeikis & Brendan Hunt and neuroscientist Heather Berlin.

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