Entertainment journalist, film critic, and avid content consumer Scott Mantz joins host Ken Ray for an in-depth discussion on video streaming today. Are production costs getting too high? Is Apple TV+ doing what Apple wants it to do? Can all of today’s streaming services survive? And can one movie or TV show be a break out hit given all of the titles being produced? Plus – Scott and Ken talk Star Trek… because they cannot help themselves.
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso Goes to Washington - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-20
Most of the cast of “Ted Lasso” is headed to the White House to talk mental health. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk about some of the great stories on Apple TV+. Plus – the “Steve Jobs” auction revisited, and a quick dip into Mailbag Monday.
Announcements Inside the Yellow iPhone Announcement - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-08
As had been rumored, Apple’s announced big yellow additions to the iPhone 14 line. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Emergency SOS and Apple Pay announcements inside that announcement. Plus – Stay at the pub where Ted Lasso hangs out!
The iPhone SE 4 Gets Resurrected and 'Ted Lasso' Gets a Trailer
Putting iPhone SE back in play, a government official praises Apple’s security stance, and Apple’s other soccer season gets a trailer.
The State of Streaming with Charlotte Henry - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-27
Friend of the show Charlotte Henry of The Addition (theaddition.substack.com) joins Ken to talk about streaming media. Is TV broken? Binge-TV or weekly viewing? Is Apple TV+ worth it? Hits, misses, and TV talk from both sides of the Atlantic.
Cast and Crew of 'Ted Lasso' Don the Lasso Mustache and Attire for Halloween
While filming season 3 of “Ted Lasso” today, several cast and crew for the series donned the Ted Lasso mustache for Halloween.
TV Party Tonight! TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-21
Netflix is letting/asking/forcing(?) folks who are “sharing” accounts to move to accounts of their own. TMO writer Nick deCourville fills us in. Plus, Nick and Ken offer three picks each for titles you need to see on Apple TV+.
Crash and Bumble Bantr - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-11
While Apple’s Crash Detection may seem pretty amazing, it’s even more involved than most people know. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over some new information from Apple execs about the safety feature. Plus – Apple TV+ blurs the line between fiction and reality with a little Bumble Bantr.
AFC Richmond from 'Ted Lasso' Will Be Playable in EA's New 'FIFA 23'
EA Sports has announced that AFC Richmond from Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” will be appearing in the new “FIFA 23”.
Ted Lasso Star and Creator Jason Sudeikis Gives Preview of Season 3 at SXSW
Star and creator of Ted Lasso Jason Sudeikis made an appearance at SXSW along with fellow stars of the show to talk about Season 3.
Apple's Potential Audiobooks Offering — Media+
Kelly Guimont and Jeff Butts join Charlotte Henry to discuss another award win for Jason Sudeikis and the potential of an Apple audiobooks service.
Jason Sudeikis Wins at 2022 Golden Globes For 'Ted Lasso' Performance
Jason Sudeikis emerged victorious once again at the Golden Globes 2022 thanks to his performance in Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso.
‘CODA’, ‘Ted Lasso’ And More Apple Originals Recognized by AFI
The AFI announced that ‘CODA’, ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’, ‘Ted Lasso’, and ‘Schmigadoon!’ have been selected as some of its 2021 honorees.
Alphabet Boss Sundar Pichai Prefers 'Ted Lasso' to 'Squid Game'
It seems that Ted Lasso has won over everyone, including Apple’s fiercest rivals. In a recent interview, reported on by iMore Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai praised the Apple TV+ hit, saying he preferred it to Netflix offering Squid Game.
The CEO recently sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg. During the interview, Pichai was asked to choose between the Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” or the Netflix series “Squid Game. “While Picahi [sic] says he enjoys both shows, he said that “Ted Lasso” was the easy winner.
'Ted Lasso' Season Two Finale Special — Media+
Host Charlotte Henry is joined by Jeff Gamet and Tom Merrit for a special episode. They look back on season two of Ted Lasso and wonder where the show might go next.
Rick Astley Responds to THAT 'Ted Lasso' Scene
The latest ‘Ted Lasso’ episode featured ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ by Rick Astley, and the singer has shared his view on its inclusion.
How Many Times Was The 'Ted Lasso' Intro Music Heard at The Emmys?
If you were watching the Emmys on Sunday you probably noticed the Ted Lasso intro music was played a lot. Luckily, Vulture kept score and shared exactly how many times viewers heard that now-famous “yeaaaah.”
Apple TV+’s lovable transatlantic football comedy Ted Lasso went into this year’s Emmy Awards ceremony as a record-breaker, with an unprecedented 20 nominations across various categories. But what the Emmys maybe failed to realize when they heaped those noms upon Ted Lasso was that every time one was announced during the ceremony, some anonymous wielder-of-the-aux (Reggie Watts, perhaps?) played the same few seconds of the show’s music — namely, the most famous yeeeeeeaahh to start off a theme song this side of CSI. So how many times did we hear that ripper of a note by *checks notes* Marcus Mumford? Really???
Media and OS Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-21
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s Emmy results, and all the recent updates to every single software platform.
'Ted Lasso' Scores at The Emmys, 'The Morning Show' is Back— Media+
Awards Correspondent Bryan Chaffin returns to Media+ to discuss a big night at the Emmys for the ‘Ted Lasso’ team. He and host Charlotte Henry also give their verdict on the opening episode of season two of ‘The Morning Show’.
'Ted Lasso' Scores Historic Win at 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards
Ted Lasso scored a historic win at the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards, named ‘Outstanding Comedy Series’ alongside acting awards.
Was That a Notchless Next-Gen iPhone on Ted Lasso?
We’ve been hearing speculation that the next generation of the iPhone will have a smaller camera notch than current models. Through either an unintentional leak or just a post-production editing mistake, the Ted Lasso audience got a peek of a notchless next-gen iPhone in the August 27 episode. The handset looks like an iPhone 12 from the rear, but images of the screen seem to show iOS 14 wallpaper without the usual cutout from the camera notch.
Apple is notorious for its secrecy, so it seems unlikely that this is a deliberate signal that the notch is disappearing from the iPhone 13. That said, it’s been rumored for months now that the iPhone 13 would have a much smaller notch or a hole-punch selfie camera. However, a completely notchless display isn’t believed to be in the cards for this year’s iPhone.
Apple TV+ Pays Off Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in Biscuits
One episode of Ted Lasso led to a not-so-lengthy legal standoff. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney agreed to a settlement paid in biscuits.
Elon Updates, Lasso is Legit – TMO Daily Observations 2021-08-02
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest news (or not) from Elon Musk, and just how legit Ted Lasso’s football shows are.
TV+ Updates with Media+ Host Charlotte Henry – TMO Daily Observations 2021-06-30
Today Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss (Daytime) Emmy nominations, cast updates, and when/how you can pay for TV+.