“I don't think ‘Ted Lasso’ does happen without Boom Chicago,” says “Ted Lasso” star and co-creator Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on the hit series. “[Boom Chicago] opened us up to the view of Americans abroad, and like viewing yourself outside of your own home,” he says. “We'd make fun of all countries, basically, but… we make fun of ourselves first.” #tedlasso #brendanhunt #comedy