"Hey, everyone. Have a perfect Christmas, I mean an imperfect Christmas. 'Cause it's imperfections that make it, well you get it. You saw what we're going for, right?"

Join hosts Mike and⁠ Marc and guest host Alice Lin for an engaging conversation with Jed Hathaway, Animation Director ofTed Lasso: The Missing Christmas Mustache! 🎄⚽

In this exclusive podcast episode, Jed takes us on a journey through his career as a film, Television, and Commercial Director/Producer specializing in 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation. From early inspirations to the creative process behind this heartwarming holiday short, the discussion dives deep into what it takes to bring animated projects to life.

Interview Highlights: Jason Sudeikis is a big animation fan, Rankin/Bass inspiration, miniature set fabrication, Handsome Squidward IS Jamie Tartt, wishes for a full-length musical holiday special, using "The Mandalorian" StageCraft tech for stop-motion animation, plus much, much more...

(Recorded: November 18th, 2024)

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"Sorry I was being such a straight, white, cisgender male version of the Grinch earlier. Which I guess is just Ebenezer Scrooge.”

Holiday Chaos, A Stop-Motion Christmas Adventure!; Bonnie, Mike⁠, and ⁠Marc close out the year with an animated holiday special.

In this festive stop-motion special, Ted Lasso's iconic mustache goes missing just before his Christmas video call with his son, Henry. Worried that Henry won't recognize him without it, the AFC Richmond staff launches a frantic search to find it in time. Amid the chaos, Ted learns that the true spirit of Christmas lies not in appearances but in the love and connections he shares with those around him.

Match Highlights: how was the audio for this special recorded & mixed, the spectrum of hate to love on holiday films, Tiny Tim definitely died, plus much, much more...

"Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of us at The Richmond Way!"

(Recorded: October 7th, 2024)

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"Hold me closer, Tiny Dancer, Prancer and Vixen!”

Festive Surprises, Phoebe’s Dilemma, and TedBecca's Uplifting Christmas; Bonnie, Mike⁠, and ⁠Marc are here to spread holiday cheer as guest Tori Weber (from They're Soulmates: A 'Ted Lasso' Podcast) joins in on the festivities.

It’s Christmas at AFC Richmond, and the team members celebrate in their own unique ways. Roy and Keeley tackle an unexpected issue with Phoebe, while Ted struggles with holiday blues but finds comfort in an uplifting gesture from Rebecca. Meanwhile, Higgins opens his home for a festive gathering, bringing everyone together for a heartwarming holiday celebration.

Match Highlights: Origins of TedBecca, Mike and his wife never dated, attending pagan rituals at Stonehenge, the 28th is the sexiest of all days, Michelle Lasso villain?, beating up kids if they're mean to ones you care about, Potlucks or a Jacob's Join, attending NYE in NYC would be a nightmare, found family, plus much, much more...

"To the family we're born with, and to the family we make along the way. And, most importantly, to Richmond!"

(Recorded: September 24th, 2024)

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