'Ted Lasso' actor Brett Goldstein finds catharsis in sports.

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'Ted Lasso' actor Brett Goldstein finds catharsis in sports.
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Brett Goldstein, writer and actor on the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, discusses how the show uses soccer as a way for men to access their emotions and how it explores themes of loss, masculinity, and father-son relationships. Goldstein also talks about his role as Roy Kent, a retired footballer-turned-assistant coach, and how it resonates with his own experiences growing up around football. He also discusses his co-creation of the Apple TV+ series Shrinking, which explores the therapist-patient relationship, and how he incorporates comedy into shows about serious topics.

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