Multihyphenate Brett Goldstein

Brett Goldstein is best known for his role as Roy Kent on Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso. Additionally, he co-created and hosted Shrinking series as well as Films to Be Buried With comedy podcast.

He joins the group to answer pre-submitted questions about his likes and dislikes (fuck Oscar, marry Gonzo and kill Beaker), plus perform some shirtless standup.

Ted Lasso

Brett Goldstein is an Emmy winner who excels at telling stories across several media. He serves as writer, co-creator and executive story editor of AMC’s Soulmates; podcaster for Films to Be Buried With; and also plays Roy Kent on Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso sports comedy show.

This show about an imaginary Premier League football team assembled by an unwavering American coach has captured hearts and imaginations alike with its constant positivity, yet has drawn criticism that its main purpose may be purely showmanship aimed at showing how nice its characters are.

Still, it draws audiences who enjoy watching Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham perform for good causes while mumbling their lines while giving it their all. One of few shows to keep audiences around through mid- and end-credit scenes. Goldstein is also behind another Apple TV+ series called Shrinking which stars Josh Segel as a grief counselor in private practice.

Shrinking

Shrinking stands out as an outstanding show about a therapist who begins working outside the textbook, with its co-creators Bill Lawrence (of Scrubs fame) and Ted Lasso creator Brett Goldstein lending it their distinctive comedic sensibilities, with Jessica Williams from Love Life/1923 appearing alongside Harrison Ford who provides his signature stoicism as one of their stars.

Jimmy, a widowed father to teenage daughter (Lukita Maxwell), struggles with grief while helping his patients–such as Army vet Sean (Luke Tennie) with posttraumatic stress disorder and Michael Urie from his previous therapist’s office–through their problems. With Jimmy’s brutally honest advice that often goes against common wisdom, Sean (Luke Tennie) starts seeing results; creating an enjoyable yet touching series that explores loss unexpectedly on Apple TV+ that premiered in 2023 and was renewed for another season this year!

Films to Be Buried With

Films to Be Buried With is a podcast that welcomes its guests with radical openness and positivity, understanding that human connection is more vital than ever in an age of division and isolation.

The show’s seemingly straightforward questions disarm guests and allow them to explore their experiences more fully than would otherwise be possible on other programs. For example, asking: “What film scares you the most?” digs deeper than simply listing movies; rather it prompts participants to explore what that experience taught them about fear.

Goldstein is represented by WME and Mosaic; East by CAA, B-Side Management and Lark; Levy by WME Linden Entertainment Felker Toczek Suddleson and UTA Sugar23 Yorn Levine Barnes respectively. Additionally he created, co-edited and stars in Apple TV+ show Shrinking as creator/executive producer/star as well as being an active standup comic performing regularly in New York City.

The Second Best Night of Your Life

Brett Goldstein has emerged as an innovative creative force both on- and off-screen, becoming one of Hollywood’s most in-demand multihyphenates. As co-executive producer, writer, and star of Peabody Award-winning Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso where he portrays Roy Kent, this multihyphenate has earned 21 Emmy nominations – winning two times and earning him 2022 WGA Award considerations as part of its writing team.

He is also the creator and executive producer of “Shrinking,” which recently completed its second season. Additionally, he hosts Films to Be Buried With podcast, in which he discusses candidly with special guests about films that have had an influence over them.

Goldstein is widely known for his gruff sarcasm and fondness of using the word “fuck,” often leading to some hilarious acceptance speeches at awards shows. But beneath his boisterous humor lies genuine depth of thought delivered through jokes with genuine impact – there may even be swear words at this show! – Note: swears may occur here.