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Taming the Football Bad Boy (2025) Full Episode
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00:00:01Three seconds left on the clock.
00:00:05Boo!
00:00:06Boo!
00:00:07Boo!
00:00:22Touchdown, Tuken Yusuf.
00:00:26God damn it!
00:00:29This is your fault!
00:00:32You're a jeeks!
00:00:33A walking curse!
00:00:34I should've known when your mother left!
00:00:37Bad luck's in your bones!
00:00:39What do you mean, my fault?
00:00:41Wait...
00:00:44Dad, did you bet again?
00:00:46That touchdown just cost me my last hundred K!
00:00:50Your last hundred K?
00:00:53That was my life savings for my future, for-
00:00:56For what?
00:00:58I was saving up so I could do my internship with the Sentinels.
00:01:02It's my first day today.
00:01:07The Sentinels?
00:01:09Do they know who you're the daughter of?
00:01:12Leon the Hitman Rivers?
00:01:15The linebacker paralyzed their EMVP with a dirty hit.
00:01:22A man who is banned for life.
00:01:25I'm using a different last name.
00:01:27You think a fake last name's gonna fool anyone?
00:01:39You're a Rivers.
00:01:40You're my flesh and blood.
00:01:45Pizza's cold.
00:01:46Warm it up for me.
00:01:47Warm it up for me.
00:01:51No.
00:01:53I am nothing like you.
00:01:55And I never will be.
00:01:57It's not like anyone's gonna miss you.
00:01:58You're a worthless loser.
00:02:01Then I'll prove I belong.
00:02:03Get the hell out of my house!
00:02:04And don't bother coming back you ungrateful little bitch!
00:02:14If the Sentinels ever find out who I really am,
00:02:17I'll be blacklisted forever.
00:02:20I have to hide my identity.
00:02:22At any cost.
00:02:23To the haters!
00:02:26To the haters!
00:02:34Ah!
00:02:35Yo, noo, son!
00:02:37Ah!
00:02:39You suck!
00:02:48Oh!
00:02:53You suck!
00:02:57He's a mess.
00:02:59But messes make headlines.
00:03:01And headlines fill stadiums.
00:03:05We bring him in.
00:03:06Rehab his image.
00:03:08Make him look good.
00:03:10Make me look good.
00:03:12This isn't the first time that he's gotten into trouble like this.
00:03:17He's got anger management issues.
00:03:20And heat.
00:03:21The right story turns him from chaos into a comeback.
00:03:27More like a liability.
00:03:29Well, that's what the morality clause is for.
00:03:31And the accountability partner.
00:03:44Damn.
00:03:46You tackle harder than half the league.
00:03:48Tucker Newsome?
00:03:51Let me guess.
00:03:53You're a fan.
00:03:55You trend every week.
00:03:56But not for football.
00:03:57Bar fights.
00:03:58Suspensions.
00:03:59An Instagram feed that reads like a $5.
00:04:03Sponsor seems radioactive.
00:04:05So I'm guessing that's a hard no.
00:04:09Let me autograph that, huh?
00:04:11But if we pivot now.
00:04:13Lean into redemption.
00:04:14Vulnerability.
00:04:15Carefully curing a comeback.
00:04:17You're not just back in the league.
00:04:19You're bigger than Travis Kelsey.
00:04:22Samir Ri...
00:04:25Chris Richards.
00:04:27PR intern.
00:04:29Well shit.
00:04:30Most people just ask for a selfie.
00:04:33Welcome to the team.
00:04:35Intern.
00:04:36Here we go.
00:04:37Thank you guys.
00:04:53She just called me.
00:04:55Radioactive.
00:04:56Well, well, you must be the charity hire.
00:05:08I'm Smear High.
00:05:10I know who you are.
00:05:14I told HR I needed a superstar, not a sentient STD with a LinkedIn profile.
00:05:19Mop it up.
00:05:32Better yet, lick it off the floor like the worthless gutter trash that you've ever been.
00:05:42Also, those shoes, trash it.
00:05:49We are thrilled to have Tucker here.
00:06:03With the right support system, we believe he can help us win a championship, which is
00:06:10why we've selected an accountability partner for him to keep him focused on football.
00:06:19Me.
00:06:20Sorry, I'm late.
00:06:33Please don't mind her.
00:06:36She's barely house trained, but we're working on it.
00:06:41So, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted.
00:06:47I want her.
00:06:48You mean the intern?
00:06:54Excuse me?
00:06:58What do you say, partner?
00:06:59Hey, intern.
00:07:00Slow down.
00:07:01You can't just point at someone and make them your babysitter.
00:07:05I always had a thing for my babysitters.
00:07:06Why me?
00:07:07I don't know.
00:07:08There was just something about you when we met before.
00:07:12So, you thought I looked pathetic and felt sorry for me?
00:07:13Great.
00:07:14Nope.
00:07:15I thought you looked like someone who doesn't put up with bullshit.
00:07:16And I come with a lot of it.
00:07:17So, what exactly did you expect me to do?
00:07:18Keep me out of the head lots.
00:07:19Unless the good ones.
00:07:20Let me stop you.
00:07:21I don't know.
00:07:22You're a babysitter.
00:07:23I always had a thing for my babysitters.
00:07:24Why me?
00:07:25I don't know.
00:07:26There was just something about you when we met before.
00:07:29So, you thought I looked pathetic and felt sorry for me?
00:07:33Great.
00:07:34Nope.
00:07:35I thought you looked like someone who doesn't put up with bullshit.
00:07:38And I come with a lot of it.
00:07:40So, what exactly did you expect me to do?
00:07:43Keep me out of the head lots.
00:07:45Unless the good ones.
00:07:46Let me stop you right there.
00:07:48I'm not your nanny.
00:07:50Or your emotional support human.
00:07:52Or your PR fairy godmother.
00:07:53I am a strategist.
00:07:55That means you don't speak, drink, post, or flirt sideways without my approval.
00:08:00Got it?
00:08:02You scare me a little.
00:08:11I kinda like it.
00:08:13My job isn't to follow you around with duct tape and a fire extinguisher.
00:08:22That actually sounds pretty fun.
00:08:24I am serious.
00:08:26So am I.
00:08:27We want the same thing.
00:08:29You keep me clean, you look like a PR genius.
00:08:32Win-win.
00:08:36And if you don't?
00:08:38We both go down.
00:08:43Hello?
00:08:44Saw you on the TV.
00:08:57New job, new clothes, new name.
00:09:00And suddenly you act like we're done.
00:09:04You don't get to erase me.
00:09:06We're not finished, Samira.
00:09:09Not even close.
00:09:13Oh, look who's acting like she owns the place.
00:09:22You think you're special because he picked you?
00:09:26You're a temp with a clipboard.
00:09:29Office clutter and, oh my god, clearance heels?
00:09:33You do not belong here.
00:09:35I didn't ask for this.
00:09:36I didn't ask for this.
00:09:37Oh, honey.
00:09:38I see what you're up to.
00:09:42But let me tell you who Tucker picks.
00:09:46Bombshells and boss bitches.
00:09:49And you are neither.
00:09:52Well, maybe he's tired of that type.
00:09:54Trust me.
00:09:55He's not.
00:09:56You are just the latest rehab prop in his redemption arc.
00:10:01And you'll be gone the minute his jersey sales spike like a bad case of herpes.
00:10:06Oh, my god.
00:10:08So enjoy your little Cinderella moment.
00:10:11Because when midnight strikes, I'll be the one still holding his paws.
00:10:18And you, you'll still be in your dollar store blazer dumpster diving for day-old Taco Bell.
00:10:25You finished?
00:10:26Oh, I am just getting started.
00:10:30Hey, intern.
00:10:34I almost forgot.
00:10:36Tucky Poo.
00:10:38Hi.
00:10:39We were just giving Samira a warm welcome.
00:10:45There's an owner's dinner tonight.
00:10:47I thought you could keep me accountable.
00:10:56I thought you could wear this.
00:10:59I'm not an escort.
00:11:01I know.
00:11:02More like a chaperone.
00:11:04And I need to be at my best behavior.
00:11:06She doesn't even own evening wear.
00:11:08You'll embarrass yourself.
00:11:10Not in that she won't.
00:11:17You're gonna stand there all night?
00:11:30I know.
00:11:34Oh.
00:11:50Well, damn, intern.
00:11:52Remind me to pick out all your outfits, you know.
00:11:57Remind yourself to check the price tag next time.
00:12:00This costs more than my student wants.
00:12:04And let's get one thing straight.
00:12:06Tonight isn't about us.
00:12:08You're here to charm, smile, and not end up on page six.
00:12:17If you're gonna stare at me like that, I might start to think you like me.
00:12:22This is strictly a business class.
00:12:47We're gonna be late.
00:12:52I'm here to do something.
00:12:53He's a locker room liability.
00:12:54He's not here to win games.
00:12:55He's here to keep TMZ in business.
00:12:59It's their job to stir the pot.
00:13:00But still, it's brutal.
00:13:02You do this long enough, and you start to believe the version of yourself of this element.
00:13:03Bad boy.
00:13:04Locker room cancer.
00:13:05Locker room cancer.
00:13:06Walking headline.
00:13:07If you're good, screw it.
00:13:08Might as well do that.
00:13:09I'm here to go.
00:13:10I'm here to go.
00:13:11I'm here to go.
00:13:12I'm here to go.
00:13:13I'm here to go.
00:13:14I'm here to go.
00:13:15I'm here to go.
00:13:16I'm here to go.
00:13:17I'm here to go.
00:13:18I'm here to go.
00:13:19I'm here to go.
00:13:20I'm here to go.
00:13:21I'm here to go.
00:13:28Muhammad!
00:13:31walking headline figured screw it might as well just live up to the rep
00:13:38and now i don't know who the hell i'm trying to be but i do know that if i mess up it's over
00:13:47not just this contract my career
00:13:54you're not the only one trying to outrun a part of yourself
00:14:01is that your new girlfriend tucker well that's gonna take
00:14:17that's his intern pr rehab she won't last long
00:14:21good heavens my down
00:14:32that's the commissioner's wife
00:14:36that's why charity cases like her stay behind the rope
00:14:51i'll resign
00:14:58care to explain why the commissioner is demanding an apology and a new dress for his wife
00:15:05she's clearly overwhelmed she doesn't belong in these settings i tried to tell you
00:15:10well this is your idea musum fix it or i'll pull your contract
00:15:15i'll resign
00:15:15she's not going anywhere
00:15:22you said i need to handle her i chose her she goes i go
00:15:28you're seriously going to jeopardize your comeback for an intern
00:15:37what can i say i thrive on chaos
00:15:39hey wait up
00:15:51oh my god sorry
00:15:52we have to stop
00:16:08rivers
00:16:11i thought your last name was richards
00:16:13tucker can't know who i really am
00:16:23do they know who you're the daughter of
00:16:25leon the hitman nurse
00:16:27the linebacker paralyzed their mvp with dirty hair
00:16:35if he finds out i lose this job my future everything and i am back to waiting tables
00:16:44richards is my mom's maiden name i use it sometimes i guess it makes me feel closer to her
00:16:49sure
00:16:55makes sense
00:16:57as long as you're not secretly in witness protection or something
00:17:03can i walk you to your car
00:17:06i uh forgot something you go ahead i'll see you tomorrow
00:17:19if you have to go ahead and see you tomorrow
00:17:33hello
00:17:45oh
00:17:50Oh, sorry.
00:17:56I didn't see anything.
00:17:58Okay, you can cry, or you can suck it up and pretend you still have a career.
00:18:04And your dignity.
00:18:06Please, practically sell my credit score.
00:18:12Uh, how long?
00:18:15It's just, uh, I got kicked out of my house.
00:18:25Yeah.
00:18:26Pack your things.
00:18:28What?
00:18:29You're moving in. With me.
00:18:32Tucker, no, that's not-
00:18:3424-7 means 24-7.
00:18:36You can't do your job if you're showering in a supply closet.
00:18:40It's more like a haunted boiler room?
00:18:45I appreciate it, but I don't need your pity.
00:18:48It's not pity. It's just practical.
00:18:51You can't keep me accountable if you're squatty in the team locker room.
00:18:55Ahem.
00:18:56Ah.
00:18:57Wow.
00:18:58Ah.
00:18:59Your room is down the hall, first door on the left.
00:19:01Make yourself at home, but don't touch anything in the fridge labeled to you anymore.
00:19:05That means it's mine.
00:19:06Thanks. I can spell.
00:19:07Then we're gonna get along great, roommate.
00:19:11Yeah.
00:19:12Yeah.
00:19:13Yeah.
00:19:14Yeah.
00:19:15Yeah.
00:19:16Yeah.
00:19:17Yeah.
00:19:18Yeah.
00:19:19Yeah.
00:19:20Yeah.
00:19:21I can spell.
00:19:22I can spell.
00:19:23Then we're gonna get along great, roommate.
00:19:27Oh, Jesus.
00:19:28Sorry.
00:19:29I didn't know anyone was...
00:19:42It's my house.
00:19:43You're the one sneaking around like it.
00:19:44Oh, I couldn't...
00:19:45I wasn't sneaking.
00:19:46I was...
00:19:47Hydrating.
00:19:48Hm.
00:19:49Huh.
00:19:50You could really use some better snacks.
00:19:52Check the cab.
00:19:55I'm sorry.
00:19:56I can't.
00:19:57I can't.
00:19:58I can't.
00:19:59It's my house.
00:20:00It's my house.
00:20:01You're the one sneaking around like it.
00:20:04I can't.
00:20:05Look.
00:20:06I'm not sneaking around like it.
00:20:07You're the one sneaking around like it.
00:20:09I can't.
00:20:10Huh.
00:20:11I wasn't sneaking.
00:20:13I was...
00:20:14Hydrating.
00:20:15Hmm.
00:20:16Uh.
00:20:17You could really use some better snacks.
00:20:18I wasn't staring, by the way.
00:20:21I never said you were.
00:20:23Good.
00:20:24Because I wasn't.
00:20:34Still not staring?
00:20:36Uh, you're leaking.
00:20:40Sweat, you're, uh, it's distracting.
00:20:44I'll try to be less distracting.
00:20:48Look, if we're going to live together, we should probably set some ground rules.
00:20:57Was I a bad boy?
00:21:00Rule one.
00:21:03Shirts.
00:21:05I feel targeted.
00:21:08Rule two.
00:21:10No flirting.
00:21:12Okay, so shirts are mandatory.
00:21:17No flirting.
00:21:19Anything else?
00:21:21I need this job.
00:21:23I don't have a backup plan or a trust fund or a safety net.
00:21:28So, this thing, whatever it is, if it starts getting in the way of the work, I walk.
00:21:39Okay.
00:21:39I mean it, Tucker.
00:21:43I believe you.
00:21:44I believe you.
00:21:45I'm going to go to bed now.
00:21:50I'm going to go to bed now.
00:22:04Good night.
00:22:07Huh?
00:22:07Good night.
00:22:12Good night.
00:22:12Well, if it isn't PowerPoint Barbie.
00:22:25How is our resident accountability partner, or wait, is it, um, handler with benefits?
00:22:33Aww, I mean, don't feel bad.
00:22:40We all play our part.
00:22:42Some of us cheer from the sidelines, others just, um, warm the bench.
00:22:50Just doing my part to disinfect the desperation.
00:22:56Skank.
00:23:10You good?
00:23:23You so much as breathe running in her direction again.
00:23:25The only person you're gonna be doing PR for on this team is the mascot.
00:23:30You can't possibly be taking her side.
00:23:32You know, she's just using you to get rich and famous.
00:23:34Look at Jules.
00:23:35The only person here who's cloud chasing is you.
00:23:41This isn't over.
00:23:46What are you waiting for?
00:23:48Go!
00:23:49Walk!
00:23:50Let's get you changed out of that shirt.
00:24:11What are you doing?
00:24:20Giving you something dry to wear.
00:24:24Wet baby!
00:24:36It's a state.
00:24:37You really wanna storeoh?
00:24:39You know what, thank you, Lord Queenie!
00:24:41No doubt.
00:24:43No doubt it.
00:24:44He opened up to his foundation.
00:24:47Everything is in touch with him.
00:24:48Hang on to your hand.
00:24:51I can fight my own battles.
00:25:11I know.
00:25:13But sometimes it's nice to know you don't have to.
00:25:17Well, thanks.
00:25:21You, uh, you wear that dangerously well.
00:25:29Careful.
00:25:32You're getting awfully close to flirting.
00:25:36I thought that was against the rules.
00:25:39It is.
00:25:51Keep the room in five.
00:25:55Cold tub's on deck.
00:25:59Guess that's our cue.
00:26:02Yeah.
00:26:03Guess so.
00:26:18Packy bags.
00:26:19Excuse me?
00:26:22We've got a game in Vegas.
00:26:23Sunday.
00:26:24Team plan leads in an hour.
00:26:26I need you with me.
00:26:28Vegas?
00:26:29City City.
00:26:30Neon.
00:26:31Nightclubs.
00:26:32No careful tattoos.
00:26:33If there ever was a time I needed an accountability partner, it's there.
00:26:38I can handle the bright lights.
00:26:40I can handle the pressure.
00:26:41But if anyone finds out who I really am, I'm finished.
00:26:54Could I get the key to my room?
00:26:56Forgot to tell you.
00:26:57Hotels over boats.
00:26:59Just one room.
00:26:59I'll take the king.
00:27:10You can take the couch.
00:27:12Generous.
00:27:12I'm nothing if not chivalrous.
00:27:17Okay.
00:27:18I have had apartments smaller than this room.
00:27:22Some of the guys are hitting the strip.
00:27:24A couple of drinks.
00:27:25Blackjack.
00:27:26Just team bonding.
00:27:28Team bonding.
00:27:29Is that what we're calling it now?
00:27:31Mm-hmm.
00:27:32You are not going anywhere.
00:27:41Oh, really?
00:27:42You're locking me in now?
00:27:44If that's what it takes.
00:27:50Go put on sweats.
00:27:52I'm ordering room service.
00:27:53You are getting hot tea and a 9 p.m. bedtime.
00:27:57And what if I misbehave?
00:27:59Then I'll have to punish you.
00:28:00And nothing to operate.
00:28:17What?
00:28:19You just...
00:28:20Something.
00:28:24Oh.
00:28:30what is it just the guys checking in you should probably get some sleep
00:28:46the glitter pit
00:28:53you live the game tomorrow you are not going to a strip club
00:28:56and what are you going to do stay up all night keeping watch on me i will if i have to
00:29:03suit yourself
00:29:08oh just so you know
00:29:15this is how i sleep since you probably just get used to it
00:29:18you
00:29:23great now i have to sleep in the same room as his abs
00:29:40i could get used to waking up like this but he doesn't know the truth about me
00:29:58or the last name i'm hiding which is exactly why i can't
00:30:02so that was a fun sleepover
00:30:14we slept that's it
00:30:16won't happen again
00:30:32there's a breakfast buffet
00:30:35i heard the protein pancakes are pretty sick
00:30:38you'd eat drywall if it had enough protein in it
00:30:41drywall actually has a surprisingly good amino acid profile
00:30:47samira didn't expect to see you in vegas
00:30:53eli what are you doing here now who are you i'm her ex
00:31:02oh no if eli reveals who my dad is that's it game over
00:31:11eli i didn't know you were covering this game
00:31:15yeah i got bumped up from the podcast to on camera this week
00:31:19i guess i finally impressed someone what are you doing here
00:31:22i've been training for the sentinels working with tucker
00:31:29what you get a problem with that no not at all and i'm just surprised to see you trading your
00:31:35career ambitions for babysitting
00:31:38what are you doing here
00:31:39wow and they let you be on camera with that personality coming from a guy whose entire personality is
00:31:44catches ball food
00:31:50okay boys i think that is enough testosterone for one of the
00:31:53the
00:31:58we should get something you know honestly i'm surprised they even mentioned the building it's your last name
00:32:07your ex always like that yeah he's a huge asshole and what did he mean about your last name
00:32:26team bus to departs in 15
00:32:36you've got a game in a few hours you need to stay focused no distractions
00:32:41there you go again i was trying to control the story that is literally my job
00:32:57club's already hopping
00:33:04going out
00:33:07uh some of the guys are grabbing drinks to celebrate the win nothing crazy
00:33:19you left your own devices in sin city i don't think so i'm coming
00:33:23you want to keep an eye on me or you just don't want to miss out on some fun
00:33:35i'm not here to have fun
00:33:40we'll see about that
00:33:41we'll see you next time
00:33:59tried not to get recognized every five feet
00:34:01we'll see you next time
00:34:02no promises fame is a burden i carry
00:34:06bravely oh do you dance or would that be too much fun depends you gonna try something stupid
00:34:13do you do it almost definitely
00:34:32tucker newsome can i have your autograph
00:34:34you're going to be right back
00:34:35give me two seconds two be right back
00:34:44you with the tight end
00:34:47i'm good thanks
00:34:49that's not what i asked
00:34:51i said i'm good
00:34:53hey come on don't be like that
00:34:56i'd like to see your tight end
00:34:57what the hell is wrong with you
00:35:07bitch
00:35:18hitting a woman not cool
00:35:20what the hell
00:35:21i'm gonna have to call unnecessary roughness on that play apologize to her
00:35:26screw you
00:35:28one two
00:35:35you okay
00:35:37hey here's where i can see them
00:35:41yeah and that is what you call the stone
00:35:46you got it it was self-defense
00:35:49now
00:35:55wait don't i know you
00:35:58you bailed your old man out of the slammer
00:36:00like partner like daughter
00:36:02samira
00:36:04what is he talking about
00:36:05the linebacker who paralyzed there
00:36:10we have a vp with a dirty head
00:36:14like father like daughter
00:36:28the dad had a bit of a temper
00:36:31he had a road rage incident
00:36:33some guy cut him off and he completely lost it
00:36:38we've all been there
00:36:40usually i at least make it to the second date before i live in jail
00:36:44this is not a date
00:36:46it'd be a pretty good story to tell the kids stuff they want
00:36:49video gets out of this
00:36:55i'm finished
00:36:56i didn't see anyone with their phones out
00:36:59you're looking up somewhere
00:37:01good
00:37:02people will see you defending an innocent woman from a violent creep
00:37:06do you think i'm the last cause
00:37:09no
00:37:10i think you're used to people treating you like one
00:37:14so you act like you are
00:37:25sorry for pulling you into this mess
00:37:29you did it
00:37:31i walked right in
00:37:33eyes wide open
00:37:36you made battle
00:37:37wow look at you two
00:37:46just like prom night
00:37:50not that you'd know
00:37:53jules how did you
00:37:53you're welcome by the way you'll be out of here in a minute
00:37:59you on the other hand can enjoy your complimentary night in the slammer
00:38:04what
00:38:04you're not even under contract with the team
00:38:10i mean you're an intern now you're a liability
00:38:14hr will reach out with an email in the morning
00:38:18spoiler alert you're fired
00:38:21she was defending yourself
00:38:22and you were defending her blah blah blah
00:38:26she's not staying in here
00:38:28okay well i only brought enough cash for one of you so
00:38:32okay then i stay too
00:38:35excuse me
00:38:36if she goes down for this so do i
00:38:39you're really willing to blow up your career your entire future for her
00:38:44you're damn right i would
00:38:46either both of us walk out of here or neither of us do
00:38:55fine have it your way
00:38:57but just remember what happens in vegas doesn't always stay in vegas
00:39:13well that is a road trip i would like to forget
00:39:25i still feel like i smell like other people's bad decisions
00:39:28that jail cell that was worse than the team locker room after two days in the dead of august
00:39:39when we get home i need a shower like
00:39:41an exorcism level shower just don't use all the hot water please
00:39:54you know there's like eight bathrooms in this house right
00:40:10you know there's like eight bathrooms in this house right
00:40:15yeah but this one's the ones i do
00:40:31why did it just turn into a cold plunge
00:40:43oh my god jesus why did it just turn into a cold plunge fancy mansion has a broken water heater
00:41:13it's gus marwood the owner of the team why are you whispering
00:41:33gus what a pleasant surprise tucker listen hey i know it's last minute but i called in a favor and
00:41:41i got you booked on the number one football podcast it'll be great for you to reintroduce
00:41:46yourself to your fans the new and improved tucker newsome a podcast
00:41:54yeah sure let's let's do it great look it's also streaming live on youtube 2pm soundworks downtown
00:42:02make me proud don't let me down
00:42:19mr hewsome they're ready for you in studio b please follow me
00:42:26just stick to the talking points
00:42:28i'll give the internet a reason to cancel you it's gonna be 45 minutes of softballs i got this
00:42:38i'm her ex
00:42:39and here he is right on time
00:43:03all right folks we're live here tucker newsome two-time pro bowler and brand new seattle sentinel
00:43:09thanks for joining us
00:43:12wouldn't miss it man big fan of the pod
00:43:18let's get right into it you've had an interesting couple of years how would you describe this chapter
00:43:23of your career focused humble hungry that's new
00:43:31a lot of fans are surprised the sentinels are taking a chance on you some even saying it's a
00:43:35a pr stunt what do you think about that it's fair people can say what they want i'm here to win games
00:43:43the winning's never been your problem has it
00:43:48it's everything that happens off the field let's talk about the suspensions
00:43:52the bar fights the fines i mean one of the most talented tight ends in the league also the most
00:44:01volatile people like to call you the league's favorite cautionary tale i've made mistakes
00:44:07i've owned them and i'm doing the work to be better
00:44:11so last week at the vegas nightclub
00:44:18was that part of the work
00:44:24was that another example of your temper getting better then i was here to talk about football
00:44:29can we take five
00:44:45so
00:44:52tucker stop tucker wait stop this is a trap he's not interviewing me he's trying to humiliate me
00:45:01i know but that is exactly why you cannot lose it in there you heard what he said i did
00:45:06but if you fire back he wins if you keep your cool you walk out of here the guy people root for again
00:45:17give me your phone what trust me
00:45:28put this in
00:45:31i'll sit behind the glass and i'll talk you through it
00:45:33you don't have to go through this alone let me help
00:45:53all right we are back tuck and lucy where were we
00:45:56first question deflect then redirect you asked about vegas
00:46:06yes there was an incident and i would do the exact same thing again if someone laid a hand on a woman
00:46:12in front of me so no regrets no pivot gratitude this is your growth arc give them the headline you want
00:46:22i've made mistakes but i'm learning i have people in my life now who push me to be better
00:46:29not just as a player but as a man
00:46:36he's rattled yes you can keep judging i'm just gonna keep moving forward
00:46:52you were incredible in parent you were incredible we made a pretty good team didn't we
00:47:04i could get used to that what you tell me what to do
00:47:22all my life i was looking for a sign
00:47:31wasn't sure where to find a piece of mind
00:47:36oh star diane's sleeping with the intern now that's a scandal
00:47:48kepper don't
00:47:50i should knock your teeth out try me isa you lay a hand on me and this isn't just a front page story
00:47:57this is a lawsuit too if you want a story i'll give you one okay i'm listening
00:48:06get the hell out of my house and don't bother coming back you grateful little
00:48:11bitch leon rivers disgrace nfa championship mvp banned for life for nearly killing a player on the field
00:48:20well i know where he's been hiding and he is in a new kind of trouble
00:48:25in deep with the betting syndicate big names big debt
00:48:28that's quite the scoop delete the photos and you have yourself an exclusive deal no pictures here
00:48:39what the hell was that that was me saving your career no that was you knowing way too much about leon rivers how
00:48:55i wrote my senior thesis on him pure major crisis comes
00:49:04this case is textbook fame violence media spin total brain meltdown
00:49:09i know every ugly detail
00:49:13well you saved my ass again we need to be more careful
00:49:18right you were just my accountability partner that's it no more late night heart to hearts
00:49:26no more mixed signals we are just two people who are forced to be on the same team
00:49:31understood i'm late for practice you can take a newbie back to the office
00:49:36so my own daughter sold me out you're gonna be sorry you pathetic fucking cockroach
00:49:53you've got a charity event tonight 7pm downtown breast cancer awareness media will be there
00:50:13of course which means i'll be there too to manage optics nothing more fine
00:50:20good
00:50:37smile let's try to avoid any controversy tonight
00:50:42well well well look who it is
00:50:46our golden boy
00:50:46made up nice i'm committed to turning the page boss
00:50:53see how long that lasts he's actually been nothing but professional a model representative of the team
00:51:00so far we all know it's only a matter of time before he screws up again enjoy the evening
00:51:07i don't believe that you know you know what they say zebra can't change its stripes
00:51:21well look who it is
00:51:23long time no see
00:51:27long time no see
00:51:29i didn't realize you were covering this oh yeah last minute simon charity sentiment over price champagne plus
00:51:35people love redemption arc i've been watching the numbers on the podcast interview higher than any
00:51:40other episode we've done this season now you mean despite your best efforts that bait me into blowing it
00:51:46that's fair that's fair i might have been a little aggressive try to get you to crack but you didn't
00:51:52because he's not the story you want him to be it's becoming clear whatever you're doing to rehab his image
00:51:58it's working what's your angle believe it or not i know when i've lost
00:52:04i expected you to be a train wreck and your head is planted right at the station
00:52:10ladies and gentlemen thank you for joining us tonight in support of breast cancer research
00:52:17the auction begins shortly and for the first time ever we're doing something a little different
00:52:23tonight's auction won't feature art or wine or vacation homes because tonight we're auctioning off
00:52:30the players
00:52:34because tonight we're auctioning off the players
00:52:37that's right folks tonight's pride isn't a vintage bottle of chateau margot it's a dinner date with
00:52:54the city's finest and by fine we mean really fine first up you know him you love him he has more
00:53:03touchdowns than the rest this month please welcome number 88 tucker noosa
00:53:14welcome tucker looking very handsome
00:53:20tell us what makes you the ideal date for one lucky bitter tonight
00:53:24i'm poncho and i don't check my phone at dinner unless it's csp
00:53:33a man who's present we love it okay lightning round dine in or take out
00:53:39cooking for two i tried tattooed or no
00:53:43i'm good all earned
00:53:49boxers or briefs i guess i have to win the auction to find out
00:53:57and one last thing before the bidding begins ladies you didn't think we'd let him off the stage
00:54:03without making him work a little harder for it did you it is for charity after all
00:54:08it's for charity to be in the world
00:54:10and he's like
00:54:12so
00:54:14it's just
00:54:16it's just
00:54:18it's just
00:54:20it's just
00:54:22it's just
00:54:24it's just
00:54:26it's just
00:54:28it's just
00:54:30it's just
00:54:32it's just
00:54:34it's just
00:54:36Are you bitter?
00:54:45Does everyone know why you'd be cost a bit of time until they get you?
00:54:51And it's just another reason that you won't be with me
00:54:56Anything you take, yeah you take
00:54:59It's gonna break
00:55:01I won't lie to you to me, you're loving my hands
00:55:09You're loving my hands, you're loving my hands
00:55:13Tearing down the bridges and you know that I am
00:55:16You're loving my hands, you're loving my hands
00:55:20Tearing down the bridges and you know that I can't
00:55:24Cause this is all that I am, I'm gonna meet you're loving my hands
00:55:28Okay ladies, the bidding begins at $1,000
00:55:32Do I hear one?
00:55:34Yep
00:55:35$1,000, do I hear one five?
00:55:39Right here, right here
00:55:41One five, $2,000?
00:55:44Me
00:55:44$2,000, $2,500
00:55:48Do I hear three?
00:55:52Okay
00:55:53I'm fine
00:55:55Do I hear five?
00:55:59Right here
00:56:00$5,000
00:56:01Going once
00:56:03Going twice
00:56:04$10,000
00:56:05Well, well
00:56:11$10,000 from Miss Jules Lancaster
00:56:15Do I hear $11,000?
00:56:20$10,000 going once
00:56:21Going twice
00:56:23Sold
00:56:25Better cancel your plans, Tucky
00:56:29You're mine tonight
00:56:31You look like you could use some company
00:56:45Thanks
00:56:48I guess watching your fake boyfriend get auctioned off to your real enemy
00:56:54It wasn't exactly the plan tonight
00:56:55He's not my fake anything
00:56:57We worked together
00:56:59That's it
00:57:00Sorry, that was a bad joke
00:57:03I was just trying to lighten the mood
00:57:04He didn't even look back
00:57:07Maybe he did
00:57:08Maybe he just missed it
00:57:10He walked right past me
00:57:12Right out the door together
00:57:14You know, if you want to talk
00:57:17Or drink
00:57:19And forget about tonight
00:57:20I'm still a pretty good listener
00:57:22Are you sure you're not just trying to get the next exclusive on Tucker?
00:57:28Not tonight
00:57:29Just one drink
00:57:32Just one
00:57:34To old friends
00:57:38New beginnings
00:57:40The end
00:57:42Just one
00:57:43Then
00:57:43We're happy
00:57:44Bye
00:57:45I'm
00:58:00Va-a-a-s
00:58:01Chlles
00:58:02What?
00:58:03That hit fast.
00:58:04Are you okay?
00:58:05Um, I just, uh, I think I need to lay down.
00:58:07All right.
00:58:08Come on.
00:58:09There's a quiet room just off to the lobby.
00:58:10I'll take you there.
00:58:11Hi.
00:58:12Hi.
00:58:13Hi.
00:58:14Hi.
00:58:15Hi.
00:58:16Hi.
00:58:17Hi.
00:58:18Hi.
00:58:19Hi.
00:58:20Hi.
00:58:21Hi.
00:58:22Hi.
00:58:24Hi.
00:58:25Hi.
00:58:26Hi.
00:58:27Hi.
00:58:28Hi.
00:58:29Hi.
00:58:30Hi.
00:58:31Hi.
00:58:32Hi.
00:58:33Hi.
00:58:34Hi.
00:58:35Hi.
00:58:36Hi.
00:58:37Hi.
00:58:38What are you doing?
00:58:41I miss you, Sammy.
00:58:42We were so good together.
00:58:43Stop!
00:58:44It can be like when we first met.
00:58:45We...
00:58:46We...
00:58:47We...
00:58:48No, you couldn't get to see you.
00:58:49No, we couldn't keep our hands off each other, did you?
00:58:53No!
00:58:54No!
00:58:55Get your hands off of her!
00:58:59What the hell, man?
00:59:00We're in the middle of something.
00:59:02Tucker?
00:59:04You sick son of a bitch!
00:59:19What... what happened?
00:59:39You were drugged, Eli.
00:59:41What about your date with Jules?
00:59:43How did you...
00:59:44Didn't happen.
00:59:46Took her home, dropped her off.
00:59:48I was just trying to make you jealous.
00:59:51Childish move.
00:59:54But the truth is,
00:59:56there was only one person I was up on that stage stripping for.
01:00:02You came back for me.
01:00:04Of course.
01:00:18I guess I'm gettingась.
01:00:21The blessing my lord.
01:00:22Better.
01:00:23Come back for me.
01:00:24I'm getting married.
01:00:25And now, I'm getting married and you...
01:00:26I was getting married.
01:00:27But I'm getting married and I'm getting married.
01:00:28I got married and I'm getting married.
01:00:29And I'm getting married, and I'm getting married.
01:00:30To be a married married, and to be a married married for the king.
01:00:31So when I was like!
01:00:32Morning.
01:00:39Hi.
01:00:47What is it?
01:00:49I shouldn't be here.
01:00:51Too late for that.
01:00:52You are?
01:00:54Just tell him the truth about who you really are.
01:00:57If he cares about you, it won't matter.
01:01:02Um, Decker, there's something I need to tell you.
01:01:09Leon refers.
01:01:10He's...
01:01:11A disgrace.
01:01:13An embarrassment.
01:01:15He torched his career, hurt people, dragged the game through the mud.
01:01:19That guy makes me sick.
01:01:24Sorry.
01:01:26You were saying?
01:01:28She said he's a cautionary tale.
01:01:32And I would never want to do anything to jeopardize your comeback.
01:01:39Hey.
01:01:41Don't look away from this.
01:01:44From me.
01:01:46Whatever happens, we can deal with it.
01:01:49You're making a mistake.
01:01:53Maybe.
01:01:54Maybe.
01:01:55It's mine to make.
01:01:56It's mine to make.
01:02:13This is okay.
01:02:14It's okay.
01:02:14You ready to experience greatness?
01:02:40My protein smoothie specialty.
01:02:43Just promise me you're not going to start making me do push-ups.
01:02:46I'll see.
01:02:54That can't be good.
01:03:02Gus?
01:03:04You been online today?
01:03:06No, why?
01:03:08You fucked up, Newsom.
01:03:10I told you, it was just a matter of time.
01:03:13Oh my god.
01:03:20What the hell is this?
01:03:22How?
01:03:23I don't understand.
01:03:24Maybe he'll think twice before blowing me off this time.
01:03:37Are you sleeping with the intern?
01:03:38You violated your morality clause, so you're suspended indefinitely.
01:03:50Tucker, I'm so sorry.
01:03:51This is because of me.
01:03:52No.
01:03:53This is because of me.
01:03:54No.
01:03:55This is because someone's trying to ruin me.
01:03:59And they used you to do it.
01:04:00They think that I'm the same screw-up that I used to be.
01:04:12They're trying to protect everything that I worked for and burn it down.
01:04:13I should go.
01:04:14I need to get out of here.
01:04:19You don't have to leave, Samira.
01:04:20You didn't do anything wrong.
01:04:21You walk out that door, they win.
01:04:22Sometimes you need to know when to punt and live to play another down.
01:04:23You don't have to leave, Samira.
01:04:24You didn't do anything wrong.
01:04:25You walk out that door, they win.
01:04:29Sometimes you need to know when to punt and live to play another down.
01:04:52What the hell do you want from me?
01:05:07Listen up.
01:05:12You just signed your old man's death warrant.
01:05:15That video wasn't my fault.
01:05:17You think I wanted this to happen?
01:05:19What I think doesn't matter.
01:05:22What matters is there's seven figures riding on the Sentinels winning this weekend's playoff game.
01:05:27And now their number one red zone threat is suspended.
01:05:31If Tucker doesn't play, they kill me.
01:05:36That's not my fault.
01:05:38It is now.
01:05:39Because if I go down, they're not just coming for me.
01:05:44They're coming for you and him.
01:05:48This is because of your mistakes.
01:05:57Again.
01:05:58You can't hold everything.
01:06:01Your money, your career, your life.
01:06:04And now you expect me to fix it?
01:06:06Do you have any idea what it's taken for me to get this far?
01:06:10I changed my name, buried who I was.
01:06:13I spent years proving that I am not you, that I am better than your screw ups.
01:06:19You expect me to blow it all up just to keep you breathing?
01:06:23Yeah.
01:06:24That's right.
01:06:25I'm the only family you've got.
01:06:29I'm so tired of cleaning up your messes.
01:06:34I built this life on my own.
01:06:36Every step of it.
01:06:37No one handed it to me.
01:06:38And I sure as hell didn't gamble it away.
01:06:43You done?
01:06:47What could I even do?
01:06:49Publicly take the ball for the video.
01:06:51Say it was you who seduced him.
01:06:54He tried to stop it.
01:06:56You lied about your identity.
01:06:59You manipulated him.
01:07:01Whatever it takes.
01:07:03Just clear his name.
01:07:05Get him back on the field.
01:07:07You want me to destroy my reputation for a man you've never even met.
01:07:13What?
01:07:14I'm going to make it to next Monday with a pulse.
01:07:25The team's holding a press conference tomorrow.
01:07:29Don't let them down, sweetheart.
01:07:43I'm so sorry about your leaked tape.
01:07:48I can't imagine who would have had a reason to do something so awful.
01:07:52You think this is a game?
01:07:53I think it's a business.
01:07:55And you're not exactly MVP material these days.
01:08:00You set me up.
01:08:04I gave you an out.
01:08:05But you chose her.
01:08:08You torched my career.
01:08:10Please.
01:08:11You were holding a lit match the entire time.
01:08:14I just poured some gasoline on it.
01:08:19Thank you all for coming.
01:08:22The Sentinels Organization takes its code of conduct very seriously.
01:08:29After reviewing the footage and the timeline of the events,
01:08:33we've reached a decision regarding Mr. Newsome's future with the team.
01:08:37Defective immediately.
01:08:49If you're going to drag someone through the mud, make sure it's the right person.
01:08:54Ms. Richards, this isn't-
01:08:55It's Ms. Rivers, actually.
01:08:58Leon Rivers is my father.
01:09:00And the truth is that video, it wasn't Tucker's mistake.
01:09:11It was mine.
01:09:13I was the one who crossed the line.
01:09:15I pursued him, and I lied about who I was.
01:09:17I let things get personal, and I compromised my role with this organization.
01:09:25He tried to keep things professional.
01:09:27No.
01:09:28I didn't.
01:09:30So if anyone should face the consequences for what happened...
01:09:36It's me.
01:09:39Samira, please, you don't have to do this.
01:09:43Yes, I do.
01:09:46You saved me that night in more ways than one.
01:09:48I won't let you lose everything for doing the right thing.
01:09:55We all say we want players who are good men, who protect women, who stand up when it counts.
01:10:01And that is exactly what Tucker Newsome did.
01:10:06And I won't let that get buried under spin and scandal.
01:10:10Samira, please.
01:10:11You were always worth the risk.
01:10:17So...
01:10:19You're saying this was a personal failing on your part?
01:10:25Yes.
01:10:27And I'll accept the consequences.
01:10:29Just don't make Tucker your scapegoat.
01:10:31Tucker your scapegoat.
01:10:36Then, as far as the Sentinels are concerned...
01:10:42This matter is resolved.
01:10:45Tucker Newsome...
01:10:47Has officially been cleared to play on Sunday.
01:10:49You could have told me the truth.
01:11:08You think I wanted this?
01:11:10To be his daughter and have every choice I make get measured against his mistakes?
01:11:13No.
01:11:15But I thought you trusted me enough to tell me.
01:11:17I do trust you.
01:11:20I'm sorry.
01:11:22Well, you didn't have to take the fall for me.
01:11:25Yes, I did.
01:11:27My father called.
01:11:29He's indeed owes money to people you don't want to owe.
01:11:33And they found out that he has a daughter who works with a pro athlete.
01:11:37With you.
01:11:42You lied to save me.
01:11:43I guess we're even now.
01:11:46You don't have to go.
01:11:48I'm not your accountability partner anymore.
01:11:51Besides, you need to focus on the playoffs.
01:11:53No. Screw that.
01:11:55What now?
01:11:57Hello?
01:11:58Where's the butt down, Joe?
01:11:59She actually bought it!
01:12:01All I had to say was that they kill me and boom!
01:12:04She's on the podium!
01:12:06I don't...
01:12:08Your piece of shit dad lied to you.
01:12:10He's not a dad.
01:12:11I don't...
01:12:12I don't...
01:12:13Your piece of shit dad lied to you.
01:12:15He's not a dad.
01:12:17He's not a dad.
01:12:18He's not a dad.
01:12:20He's not a dad.
01:12:21He's not a dad.
01:12:23He's not a dad.
01:12:24He's not a dad.
01:12:25I don't know why I'm surprised.
01:12:26He has disappointed me my whole life.
01:12:29He sold you out, Sumira.
01:12:31He lied to you.
01:12:33He's your love like leverage.
01:12:34I gave up everything for him.
01:12:35My name.
01:12:36My job.
01:12:37My future.
01:12:38And you saved mine.
01:12:40It has to count for something.
01:12:42It has to count for something.
01:12:44It has to count for something.
01:12:45It has to count for something.
01:12:48It has to count for something.
01:12:50It has to count for something.
01:12:52I don't know why I'm surprised.
01:12:53It's disappointed me my whole life.
01:12:56He sold you out, Sumira.
01:12:58It has to count for something.
01:12:59It has to count for something.
01:13:01It has to count for more than that.
01:13:05He thinks he wins just because you're clear to play.
01:13:09Because I let him back me into a corner.
01:13:13But we are going to beat him at his own game.
01:13:16How?
01:13:19If I know one thing about Leon Rivers,
01:13:22he loves to hear himself talk.
01:13:24So we get him talking.
01:13:47You sure about this?
01:13:49No.
01:13:51But I'm doing it anyway.
01:13:55Hey.
01:13:57Can you bring it?
01:14:01We will record everything.
01:14:03Alright.
01:14:04Clean feed.
01:14:05My team back at the studio will record it all.
01:14:09And you're sure it won't glitch?
01:14:11This has to work.
01:14:12It will.
01:14:16I know I can't make right what I did.
01:14:20I'm ashamed.
01:14:21I'm so sorry.
01:14:23You're just lucky I didn't press charges.
01:14:26I'm even luckier that I didn't beat you to death in that hotel room.
01:14:33You're alive.
01:14:40He's here.
01:14:42Alright.
01:14:44Showtime.
01:14:45You're late.
01:14:46You're disgusting.
01:14:47What the fuck have you been doing here?
01:14:48You still bitter?
01:14:49After everything I taught you?
01:14:50You have never been your real father to me.
01:14:51You threatened me?
01:14:52You lied?
01:14:53You said they'd kill us if Tucker didn't play.
01:14:54You believed it didn't you?
01:14:55That's what mattered.
01:14:56That's what mattered.
01:14:57You used me.
01:14:58I survived.
01:15:00Same as always.
01:15:02Same as always.
01:15:03This is what I never did.
01:15:04You're late.
01:15:06You're disgusting.
01:15:08What the fuck have you been doing here?
01:15:09You still bitter?
01:15:11After everything I taught you?
01:15:12You have never been your real father to me.
01:15:15You threatened me. You lied.
01:15:17You said they'd kill us if Tucker didn't play.
01:15:19You believed it, didn't you?
01:15:21That's what mattered.
01:15:23You used me.
01:15:25I survived. Same as always.
01:15:29Boy, you're not going to survive this.
01:15:32Sweetheart, the League already bought you a little confession.
01:15:36Your golden boy's back in uniform.
01:15:39And me?
01:15:42I'm sitting on the payout of a lifetime.
01:15:45You should be banking me.
01:15:47I lost everything because of you.
01:15:50I can't say it.
01:15:52But you kept the team's biggest offensive weapon on the field.
01:15:57Everybody wins.
01:16:00I just better pray that your boyfriend delivers,
01:16:04because if the Sentinels lose today,
01:16:08it won't just be my head on the chopping block.
01:16:10It'll be yours, too.
01:16:13It sounded an awful lot like a threat to me.
01:16:17It's not a threat.
01:16:19It's a promise.
01:16:24Yes!
01:16:25We got him.
01:16:26We got him.
01:16:29Hello, police.
01:16:30I need to report a crime.
01:16:32The Sentinels are down line three.
01:16:34One final drive.
01:16:36This is it.
01:16:37Set!
01:16:41Woo!
01:16:42Woo!
01:16:43Woo!
01:16:44Woo!
01:16:45Woo!
01:16:46Woo!
01:16:47Woo!
01:16:48Woo!
01:16:49Woo!
01:16:50Woo!
01:16:51Woo!
01:16:52Woo!
01:16:53Woo!
01:16:54Woo!
01:16:55Woo!
01:16:56Woo!
01:16:57Woo!
01:16:58Woo!
01:16:59Woo!
01:17:00Woo!
01:17:01Woo!
01:17:02Woo!
01:17:03Woo!
01:17:04Woo!
01:17:05Woo!
01:17:06Woo!
01:17:07Woo!
01:17:08Woo!
01:17:09Woo!
01:17:10Woo!
01:17:11I can't do something, you fucking hero!
01:17:15Yes!
01:17:16Leon Rivers, you're under arrest for conspiracy, wire fraud, and rocketeering.
01:17:22Wait, wait, wait, what?
01:17:42Samira!
01:17:49You set me up!
01:17:50You canardy little bitch!
01:17:54Let go of me!
01:17:56You don't understand!
01:17:57A lot of things you can go get into!
01:17:59No!
01:18:00I did what I had to do!
01:18:01You are doing what you always do!
01:18:03Cry, cheat, you and me!
01:18:06I've got a lot of stupid things in my life!
01:18:08You!
01:18:09You were my biggest mistake!
01:18:15You played your last down!
01:18:22You're under arrest!
01:18:23Let me go!
01:18:26Nice hit.
01:18:28Blind side blitz.
01:18:29Never saw me coming up.
01:18:32Neither did I.
01:18:33Tucky-poo!
01:18:37Oh, we did it!
01:18:40We didn't do anything.
01:18:42You tried to sabotage us.
01:18:43Oh, that was just added motivation.
01:18:47Tucker Newsome.
01:18:51Congratulations.
01:18:53I was wrong about you.
01:18:55And you.
01:18:57You're fired.
01:18:58What?!
01:19:00Samira.
01:19:02You've been promoted to head of Team PR.
01:19:06You burned.
01:19:08I-I don't know what to say.
01:19:10Just say you'll show up Monday with a smile on your face.
01:19:15I will.
01:19:19This is a mistake!
01:19:21No!
01:19:26You know...
01:19:28I was thinking...
01:19:31Maybe you could be my permanent accountability partner.
01:19:36I'd love to.
01:19:50No!
01:19:51No!
01:19:52No!
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