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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 Yusum.
00:00:27God damn it!
00:00:30This is your fault! You're a jeeks!
00:00:33A walking curse! I 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!
00:00:51Your last hundred K?
00:00:53That was my life savings for my future!
00:00:56For what?!
00:00:57I was saving up so I could do my internship with the Sentinels!
00:01:02It's my first day today!
00:01:07The Sentinels?!
00:01:10Do they know who you're the daughter of?
00:01:12Leon the Hitman Rivers?
00:01:15The linebacker who paralyzed their EMVP with a dirty hit?
00:01:22A man who was 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.
00:01:41You're my flesh and blood.
00:01:45Pizza's cold.
00:01:47Warm it up for me.
00:01:48No.
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.
00:01:59You're a worthless loser.
00:02:01Then I'll prove I belong.
00:02:03Get the hell out of my house!
00:02:05And don't bother coming back, you ungrateful little bitch!
00:02:08If the Sentinels ever find out who I really am, I'll be blacklisted forever.
00:02:20I have to hide my identity.
00:02:22At any cost.
00:02:23To the Haters!
00:02:28To the Haters!
00:02:34Ah!
00:02:35Yo Noosun!
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.
00:03:07Rehab his image.
00:03:09Make him look good.
00:03:11Make me look good.
00:03:13This isn't the first time that he's gotten into trouble like this.
00:03:18He'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, are you sir?
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 five-year-old.
00:04:03The sponsor seems radioactive.
00:04:05So I'm guessing that's a hard no on the autograph then huh?
00:04:10But if we pivot now.
00:04:12Lean 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.
00:04:21Samir Ri-
00:04:24Richards.
00:04:26Um.
00:04:27PR.
00:04:28Intern.
00:04:29Well shit.
00:04:30Most people just ask for a selfie.
00:04:33Welcome to the team.
00:04:35Intern.
00:04:36Outro so far.
00:04:53She just called me Radioactive.
00:04:54Radioactive.
00:05:04Well, well.
00:05:06You must be the charity hire.
00:05:08I'm Smear.
00:05:09I know who you are.
00:05:13I told HR I needed a superstar, not a sentient STD with a LinkedIn profile.
00:05:24Mop it up.
00:05:32Better yet, lick it off the floor like the worthless gutter trash that you've ever been.
00:05:41Also, those shoes, trash it.
00:05:49Bye-bye.
00:05:50No, no, no. Wait!
00:05:54We are thrilled to have Tucker here.
00:06:03With the right support system, we believe he can help us win a championship.
00:06:09Which is why we've selected an accountability partner for him to keep him focused on football.
00:06:18Me.
00:06:19Me.
00:06:19Me.
00:06:19Me.
00:06:20Me.
00:06:20Me.
00:06:21Me.
00:06:21Me.
00:06:22Me.
00:06:22Me.
00:06:23Me.
00:06:23Me.
00:06:30Sorry, Emney.
00:06:32Uh, please don't mind her.
00:06:36She's barely house trained, but we're working on it.
00:06:39So, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted.
00:06:47I want her.
00:06:52You mean the intern?
00:06:58Excuse me?
00:07:00What do you say, partner?
00:07:09Hey, intern. Slow down.
00:07:14You can't just point at someone and make them your babysitter.
00:07:19I've always had a thing for my babysitters.
00:07:22Why me?
00:07:24I don't know. There was just something about you when we met before.
00:07:29So, you thought I looked pathetic and felt sorry for me?
00:07:32Great.
00:07:34Nope. I thought you looked like someone who doesn't put up with bullshit.
00:07:37And I come with a lot of it.
00:07:40So, what exactly do you expect me to do?
00:07:43Keep me out of the headlines. Unless the good ones.
00:07:47Let me stop you right there.
00:07:49I'm not your nanny, or your emotional support human, or your PR fairy godmother.
00:07:54I am a strategist.
00:07:56That means you don't speak, drink, post, or flirt sideways without my approval.
00:08:01Got it?
00:08:03You scare me a little.
00:08:07I kind of like it.
00:08:14Okay.
00:08:17My job isn't to follow you around with duct tape and a fire extinguisher.
00:08:22That actually sounds pretty fun.
00:08:25I am serious.
00:08:26So am I.
00:08:28We want the same thing.
00:08:29You keep me clean, you look like a PR genius.
00:08:32Win-win.
00:08:33And if you don't?
00:08:38We both go down.
00:08:39Hello?
00:08:49I saw 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.
00:09:07We're not finished, Samira.
00:09:09Not even close.
00:09:12Oh, look who's acting like she owns the place.
00:09:21You think you're special because he picked you?
00:09:27You're a temp with a clipboard.
00:09:30Office clutter and, oh my god, clearance heels?
00:09:33You do not belong here.
00:09:35I didn't ask for this.
00:09:36Oh, hon.
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.
00:09:57You 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 balls.
00:10:17And you, you'll still be in your dollar store blazer dumpster diving for day-old Taco Bell.
00:10:26You finished?
00:10:26Oh, I am just getting started.
00:10:30Hey, intern.
00:10:34I almost forgot.
00:10:37Tucky 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 chapro.
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 going to stay in there all night?
00:11:28Well, damn, intern.
00:11:51Remind 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.
00:12:02And 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.
00:12:13If you're going to stare at me like that, I might start to think you'll like me.
00:12:24This is strictly...
00:12:27a business.
00:12:32Floss.
00:12:32We're going to be late.
00:12:48Dr. Newsom.
00:13:01He's a locker room liability.
00:13:04He's not here to win games.
00:13:05He's here to keep TMZ in business.
00:13:14It's their job to stir the pie.
00:13:16But still, it's brutal.
00:13:21You do this long enough,
00:13:23and you start to believe the version of yourself of this, Ellen.
00:13:27Bad boy.
00:13:29Locker room cancer.
00:13:31Walking headline.
00:13:33Figured, screw it.
00:13:34Might as well just live up to the rep.
00:13:38And now?
00:13:39I don't know who the hell I'm trying to be,
00:13:42but I do know that
00:13:43if I mess up,
00:13:45it's over.
00:13:46Not just this contract.
00:13:51My career.
00:13:54You're not the only one
00:13:56trying to outrun a part of yourself.
00:13:57Is that your new girlfriend, Tucker?
00:14:13Well, that's going to take a while.
00:14:14That's his intern, P.R. Rehab.
00:14:20She won't last long.
00:14:21Good heavens, Mike.
00:14:29Down!
00:14:31That's the commissioner's wife.
00:14:36That's why charity cases like her
00:14:38stay behind the rope.
00:14:39Care to explain why the commissioner is demanding an apology
00:15:01and a new dress for his wife.
00:15:05She's clearly overwhelmed.
00:15:07She doesn't belong in these settings.
00:15:08I tried to tell you.
00:15:10Well, this is your idea, Moussin.
00:15:11Fix it, or I'll pull your contract.
00:15:14I'll resign.
00:15:15She's not going anywhere.
00:15:22You said I need to handle her.
00:15:24I chose her.
00:15:26She goes, I go.
00:15:28You're seriously going to jeopardize your comeback
00:15:33for an intern.
00:15:37What can I say?
00:15:38I thrive on chaos.
00:15:47Hey, wait up!
00:15:51Michael, sorry.
00:15:55We have to stop.
00:15:58I thought your last name was Richards.
00:16:20Tucker can't know who I really am.
00:16:23Do they know who you're the daughter of?
00:16:25Leon, the hit man, Rivers?
00:16:27The linebacker paralyzed their EMVP with a dirty hit.
00:16:35If he finds out, I lose this job, my future, everything.
00:16:40And I am back to waiting tables.
00:16:44Richards is my mom's media name.
00:16:46I use it sometimes.
00:16:47I guess it makes me feel closer to her.
00:16:52Sure.
00:16:53Makes 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.
00:17:08You go ahead.
00:17:09I'll see you tomorrow.
00:17:10I'll see you tomorrow.
00:17:10Mm-hmm.
00:17:11Okay.
00:17:34Hello?
00:17:34Hello?
00:17:45Oh.
00:17:51Oh.
00:17:52Sorry.
00:17:56I didn't see anything.
00:17:58Okay.
00:17:59You can cry or you can suck it up and pretend you still have a career and your dignity.
00:18:06Please.
00:18:07You practically sell my credit score.
00:18:13Uh, how long?
00:18:16It's just, uh, you got kicked out of my house.
00:18:20Yeah.
00:18:26Pack your things.
00:18:28What?
00:18:29You're moving in.
00:18:31With me.
00:18:33Tucker, no.
00:18:34That's not-
00:18:3424-7 means 24-7.
00:18:37You can't do your job if you're showering in a supply closet.
00:18:41It's more like a haunted boiler room.
00:18:45I appreciate it, but I don't need your pity.
00:18:48It's not big.
00:18:50It's just practical.
00:18:52You can't keep me accountable if you're squatting in a tea locker room.
00:19:08Wow.
00:19:10Your room is down the hall.
00:19:12First door on the left.
00:19:14Make yourself at home, but don't touch anything in the fridge labeled TN.
00:19:18That means it's mine.
00:19:20Thanks.
00:19:21I can spell.
00:19:23Then we're going to get along great.
00:19:25Room me.
00:19:26Oh Jesus, sorry, I didn't know anyone was...
00:19:55It's my house. You're the one sneaking around like a raccoon.
00:20:01I wasn't sneaking. I was... hydrating.
00:20:13You could really use some better snacks.
00:20:16Take the cab.
00:20:18I wasn't staring, by the way.
00:20:21I never said you were.
00:20:23Good, because I wasn't.
00:20:34Still not staring?
00:20:36Uh, you're leaking. Sweat, you're, uh, it's distracting.
00:20:43Look, if we're gonna live together, we should probably set some ground rules.
00:20:56Was I a bad boy?
00:20:58Rule one. Shirts.
00:21:02I feel targeted.
00:21:07Rule two. No flirting.
00:21:12Okay. So, shirts are mandatory. No flirting. Anything else?
00:21:19I need this job.
00:21:22I 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.
00:21:38Okay.
00:21:39I mean it, Tucker.
00:21:40I believe you.
00:21:41I'm gonna go to bed now. Good night.
00:21:51I'm gonna go to bed now. Good night.
00:22:06Well, if it isn't PowerPoint Barbie.
00:22:23How is our resident accountability partner, or wait, is it handler with benefits?
00:22:31Aw.
00:22:36I mean, don't feel bad.
00:22:39We all play our part.
00:22:41Some of us cheer from the sidelines.
00:22:44Others just, um, warm the bench.
00:22:50Just doing my part to disinfect the desperation.
00:22:56Skank.
00:22:59You good?
00:23:19You 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.
00:23:29You can't possibly be taking her side.
00:23:31You know, she's just using you to get rich and famous.
00:23:34Save it, Jules.
00:23:35The only person here who's cloud chasing is you.
00:23:37This isn't over.
00:23:42What are you waiting for?
00:23:47Go!
00:23:48Walk!
00:23:49Let's get you changed out of that shirt.
00:23:51Let's get you changed out of that shirt.
00:24:02What are you doing?
00:24:07Giving you something dry to wear.
00:24:23Thanks, for the little example.
00:24:25That hair is dead.
00:24:34We'll see you.
00:24:41They need you.
00:24:44I can fight my own battles.
00:25:11I know.
00:25:12But sometimes it's nice to know you don't have to.
00:25:16Well, thanks.
00:25:23You, uh, you wear that dangerously well.
00:25:29Careful.
00:25:32You're getting awfully close to flirting.
00:25:35I thought that was against the rules.
00:25:38It is.
00:25:40I guess it's our cue.
00:25:47Yeah.
00:25:50I guess that's our cue.
00:26:02Yeah, guess so.
00:26:07Pack your bags.
00:26:21Excuse 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.
00:26:32Available tattoos.
00:26:33If there ever was a time I needed an accountability partner,
00:26:36it's there.
00:26:38I can handle the bright lights.
00:26:40I can handle the pressure.
00:26:42But if anyone finds out who I really am,
00:26:45I'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.
00:27:00I'll take the king, you can take the couch.
00:27:11Generous.
00:27:13I'm nothing if not chivalrous.
00:27:17Okay, I have had apartments smaller than this room.
00:27:21Some of the guys are hitting the strip.
00:27:24Couple of drinks.
00:27:25Blackjack.
00:27:26Just team bonding.
00:27:28Team bonding.
00:27:29Is that what we're calling it now?
00:27:35You are not going anywhere.
00:27:41Oh really?
00:27:42You're locking me in now?
00:27:44If that's what it takes.
00:27:51Go 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.
00:28:01And not the new upgrade.
00:28:14What?
00:28:19You just...
00:28:20Complicated something.
00:28:24Oh.
00:28:40What is it?
00:28:42Just the guys checking in.
00:28:44You should probably get some sleep.
00:28:50The glitter pit?
00:28:53You live a game tomorrow.
00:28:54You are not going to a strip club.
00:28:56And what are you going to do?
00:28:57Stay up all night keeping watch on me?
00:29:00I don't know if I have to.
00:29:03Suit yourself.
00:29:04Oh.
00:29:09And just so you know.
00:29:15This is how I sleep so you should probably just get used to it.
00:29:24Great.
00:29:25Now I have to sleep in the same room as his abs.
00:29:34I can get used to waking up like this.
00:29:56But he doesn't know the truth about me.
00:29:59Or the last name I'm hiding.
00:30:00Which is exactly why I can't.
00:30:09So...
00:30:11That was a fun sleepover.
00:30:14I slept. That's it.
00:30:16Won't happen again.
00:30:30There's a breakfast buffet.
00:30:35Heard 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?
00:30:56Who are you?
00:30:57I'm her ex.
00:31:00Oh no.
00:31:07If 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.
00:31:21What are you doing here?
00:31:23I'm in training for the Sentinels.
00:31:26Working with Tucker.
00:31:27What? You got a problem with that?
00:31:32No, not at all.
00:31:34I'm just surprised to see you trading your career ambitions for babysitting.
00:31:38Wow. And they let you be on camera with that personality.
00:31:42Coming from a guy whose entire personality is catches ball food.
00:31:45Okay boys, I think that is enough testosterone for one buffet.
00:31:58We should get something.
00:32:00You know, honestly, I'm surprised they even mentioned the building with your last name.
00:32:03Your ex always liked that?
00:32:20Yeah, he's a huge asshole.
00:32:22And what do you mean about your last name?
00:32:32Team Bus departs in 15.
00:32:36You've got a game in a few hours.
00:32:38You need to stay focused.
00:32:39No distractions.
00:32:41There you go again.
00:32:42I was trying to control the story.
00:32:44That is literally my job.
00:32:57Clubs are already hopping.
00:33:04Going out?
00:33:04Some of the guys are grabbing drinks to celebrate the win.
00:33:13Nothing crazy.
00:33:19You left your own devices in Sin City?
00:33:21I don't think so.
00:33:23I'm coming.
00:33:25You want to keep an eye on me or you just don't want to miss out on some fun?
00:33:29I'm not here to have fun.
00:33:40We'll see about that, intern.
00:33:59Have you tried not to get recognized every five feet?
00:34:02No promises.
00:34:04Fame is a burden I carry, bravely.
00:34:08Do you dance or would that be too much fun?
00:34:10Depends.
00:34:12You gonna try something stupid?
00:34:14Almost definitely.
00:34:29You gonna try something stupid?
00:34:30You gonna try something stupid?
00:34:31You gonna try something stupid?
00:34:32You gonna try something stupid?
00:34:33You gonna try something stupid?
00:34:35Give me two seconds.
00:34:37Two, be right back.
00:34:44You with the tight end?
00:34:47I'm good, thanks.
00:34:49That's not what I asked, sweetheart.
00:34:51I said I'm good.
00:34:53Hey, come on.
00:34:54Don't be like that.
00:34:56I'd like to see your tight end.
00:34:59Come on!
00:35:05What the hell is wrong with you, bitch?
00:35:18Hitting a woman.
00:35:19Not cool.
00:35:20What the hell?
00:35:21I'm gonna have to call unnecessary roughness on that play.
00:35:24Apologize to her.
00:35:26Screw you!
00:35:26I'm gonna have to call you!
00:35:28One, two.
00:35:35You okay?
00:35:37Hey!
00:35:37Hands where I can see them.
00:35:41Yeah.
00:35:42And that is what you call a self.
00:35:46You gotta be kidding me.
00:35:47It was self-defense.
00:35:49Now!
00:35:55Wait.
00:35:57Don't I know you?
00:35:58You bailed your old man out of the slammer.
00:36:01Like father, like daughter.
00:36:02It's a mirror.
00:36:04What is he talking about?
00:36:05You're lying back and you're paralyzed there.
00:36:22You have a VP with a dirty head.
00:36:24You have a VP with a dirty head.
00:36:26Like father, like daughter.
00:36:29My 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 day before I end up in jail.
00:36:44This is not a date.
00:36:47It would be a pretty good story to tell the kids to have the funds.
00:36:53Video gets out of this.
00:36:55I'm finished.
00:36:56I didn't see anyone with their phones out.
00:36:59It'll come out 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.
00:37:09I think you're used to people treating you like one.
00:37:14So you act like you are.
00:37:25I'm sorry 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 bail.
00:37:39You made bail.
00:37:43Wow.
00:37:44Look 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.
00:37:56You'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.
00:38:12Now, you're a liability.
00:38:14HR will reach out with an email in the morning.
00:38:18Spoiler alert, you're fired.
00:38:20She was defending yourself.
00:38:22And you were defending her, blah, blah, blah.
00:38:26She's not staying 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.
00:38:56Have it your way.
00:38:59But just remember, what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.
00:39:09Oh, well, that is a road trip I would like to forget.
00:39:25I still feel like I smell like other people's bad decisions.
00:39:30That jail cell, that was worse than the team locker room after two days in the dead of August.
00:39:35When we get home, I need a shower, like an exorcism level shower.
00:39:45Just don't use all the hot water, please.
00:40:05I can go.
00:40:11You know there's like eight bathrooms in this house, right?
00:40:15Yeah.
00:40:16But this one's the ones I do know.
00:40:35Oh my god.
00:40:56Jesus.
00:40:57Why did this just turn into a cold plunge?
00:40:59This fancy mansion has a broken water heater?
00:41:04Oh, let's get out.
00:41:25It's Gus Marwood, the owner of the team.
00:41:27Why are you whispering?
00:41:33Gus, what a pleasant surprise.
00:41:36Tucker, listen, hey, I know it's last minute,
00:41:39but I called in a favor and I got you.
00:41:41You booked on the number one football podcast.
00:41:44It'll be great for you to reintroduce yourself to your fans.
00:41:47The new and improved Tucker Newsome.
00:41:50A podcast?
00:41:51Yeah, sure.
00:41:55Let's do it.
00:41:57Great.
00:41:58Look, it's also streaming live on YouTube.
00:42:002 p.m. Soundworks downtown.
00:42:02Make me proud.
00:42:04Don't let me down.
00:42:05Mr. Newsome.
00:42:21They're ready for you in Studio B. Please follow me.
00:42:23Just stick to the talking points.
00:42:28I'll give the internet a reason to cancel you.
00:42:30It's gonna be 45 minutes of softballs.
00:42:32I got this.
00:42:38I'm her ex.
00:42:39I'm her ex.
00:42:45And here he is.
00:42:46Right on time.
00:43:03All right, folks.
00:43:03We're live here.
00:43:04Tucker Newsome, two-time pro bowler and brand new Seattle Sentinel.
00:43:09Thanks for joining us.
00:43:12Wouldn't miss it, man.
00:43:14Big fan of the pod.
00:43:18Let's get right into it.
00:43:19You've had an interest in a couple of years.
00:43:22How would you describe this chapter of your career?
00:43:24Focused, humble, ugly.
00:43:28That's new.
00:43:31A lot of fans are surprised the Sentinels are taking a chance
00:43:33on you.
00:43:34Some even saying it's a PR stunt.
00:43:36What do you think about that?
00:43:37It's fair?
00:43:38People can say what they want.
00:43:40I'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.
00:43:51Let's talk about the suspensions.
00:43:54The bar fights, the fines.
00:43:57I mean, one of the most talented tight ends in the league.
00:44:01Also the most volatile.
00:44:02People like to call you the league's favorite cautionary tale.
00:44:06I've made mistakes.
00:44:07I've owned them.
00:44:09And I'm doing the work to be better.
00:44:13So last week at the Vegas nightclub.
00:44:18Was that part of the work?
00:44:19Was that another example of your temper getting better?
00:44:27Then I was here to talk about football.
00:44:29Can we take five?
00:44:52Tucker, stop.
00:44:54Tucker, wait.
00:44:55Stop.
00:44:57This is a trap.
00:44:59He's not interviewing me.
00:45:00He's trying to humiliate me.
00:45:01I know.
00:45:02But that is exactly why you cannot lose it in there.
00:45:05You heard what he said.
00:45:06I did.
00:45:08But if you fire back, he wins.
00:45:09If you keep your cool, you walk out of here the guy people root for again.
00:45:17Give me your phone.
00:45:17What?
00:45:19Trust 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.
00:45:38Let me help.
00:45:53All right.
00:45:53We are back.
00:45:54Tucker, I'm sorry.
00:45:55Where were we?
00:45:56Please.
00:45:58Shapers down.
00:45:59First question, deflect.
00:46:02Then redirect.
00:46:03You asked about Vegas.
00:46:06Yes, there was an incident.
00:46:08And I would do the exact same thing again if someone laid a hand on a woman in front of me.
00:46:14So, no regrets.
00:46:16Gratitude.
00:46:18This is your growth arc.
00:46:20Give them the headline you want.
00:46:22I've made mistakes.
00:46:24But I'm learning.
00:46:26And I have people in my life now who push me to be better.
00:46:28Not just as a player, but as a man.
00:46:32He's rattled.
00:46:38Yes.
00:46:39You can keep judging.
00:46:41I'm just going to keep moving forward.
00:46:43You were incredible in there.
00:46:59You were incredible.
00:47:02We made a pretty good team, didn't we?
00:47:04I could get used to that.
00:47:06What?
00:47:06You.
00:47:10Tell me what to do.
00:47:26All my life I was looking for a sign.
00:47:31Wasn't sure where to find a peace of mind.
00:47:36I'm sorry.
00:47:42Oh.
00:47:43Star, Diane's sleeping with the intern.
00:47:46Now that's a scandal.
00:47:49Copper, don't.
00:47:50I should knock your teeth out.
00:47:52Try me, Issam.
00:47:53You lay a hand on me.
00:47:54And this isn't just a front page story.
00:47:57This is a lawsuit too.
00:48:00If you want a story, I'll give you one.
00:48:03Okay, I'm listening.
00:48:03Get the hell out of my house.
00:48:08And don't bother coming back, you ungrateful little bitch.
00:48:13Leon Rivers.
00:48:14Disgrace NFA championship MVP.
00:48:17Banned for life for nearly killing a player on the field.
00:48:20Well, I know where he's been hiding.
00:48:23And he is in a new kind of trouble.
00:48:25In deep with the betting syndicate.
00:48:27Big names, big debt.
00:48:28That's quite the scoop.
00:48:34Delete the photos.
00:48:35And you have yourself an exclusive.
00:48:38Deal.
00:48:38No pictures here.
00:48:48What the hell was that?
00:48:49It was me saving my career.
00:48:52No, that was you knowing way too much about Leon Rivers.
00:48:55How?
00:48:59I wrote my senior thesis on him.
00:49:02PR major, crisis comms.
00:49:04This case is textbook, fame, violence, media spin, total brain meltdown.
00:49:09I know every of the detail.
00:49:11Well, you saved my ass.
00:49:16Again, we need to be more careful.
00:49:20Great.
00:49:22You were just my accountability partner.
00:49:24That's it.
00:49:24No more late night, heart to hearts.
00:49:26No more mixed signals.
00:49:28We are just two people who are forced to be on the same team.
00:49:31Understood.
00:49:33I'm late for practice.
00:49:35You can take a newbie back to the office.
00:49:41You're going to be sorry, you pathetic fucking cockroach.
00:50:04You've got a charity event tonight.
00:50:057pm, downtown, breast cancer awareness.
00:50:11Media will be there.
00:50:12Of course they will be.
00:50:14Which means I'll be there too.
00:50:17To manage optics.
00:50:18Nothing more.
00:50:19Fine.
00:50:22Good.
00:50:23Great.
00:50:35Smile.
00:50:38Let's try to avoid any controversy tonight.
00:50:42Well, well, well.
00:50:43Look who it is.
00:50:46Our golden boy.
00:50:48You clean up nice.
00:50:50I'm committed to turning the page, boss.
00:50:53Let's see how long that lasts.
00:50:55He's actually been nothing but a professional.
00:50:57A model representative of the team.
00:51:00So far.
00:51:02We all know it's only a matter of time before he screws up again.
00:51:06Enjoy the evening.
00:51:13I don't believe that.
00:51:15Yeah, well, you know what they say.
00:51:16The 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.
00:51:31Oh, yeah.
00:51:31Last minute, Simon.
00:51:33Charity sentiment overpriced champagne.
00:51:34Plus people love the redemption arc.
00:51:37I've been watching the numbers on the podcast interview.
00:51:39Higher than any other episode we've done this season.
00:51:42Oh, you mean despite your best efforts that bait me into blowing it.
00:51:45That's fair.
00:51:46That's fair.
00:51:47That's fair.
00:51:47I might have been a little aggressive.
00:51:49I tried to get you to crack, but you didn't.
00:51:51Because he's not the story you want him to be.
00:51:54It's becoming clear.
00:51:55Whatever you're doing to rehab his image, it's working.
00:51:59What's your angle?
00:52:00Believe 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.
00:52:19And 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.
00:52:27Because tonight we're auctioning off the players.
00:52:31That's right folks.
00:52:49Tonight's prize isn't a vintage bottle of Chateau Margaux.
00:52:53It's a dinner date with the city's finest.
00:52:56And by fine, we mean really fine.
00:52:58First up, you know him.
00:53:01You love him.
00:53:02He has more touchdowns than the rest this month.
00:53:05Please welcome number 88, Tucker Newsome.
00:53:14Welcome Tucker.
00:53:15Looking very handsome.
00:53:20Tell us, what makes you the ideal date for one lucky bidder tonight?
00:53:24I'm Poncho and I don't check my phone again unless it sees me.
00:53:28I'm a man who's present, we love it.
00:53:36Okay, lightning round.
00:53:37Dine in or take out?
00:53:39Cooking for two.
00:53:41I tried.
00:53:42Tattoos or no?
00:53:43I'm good.
00:53:44All earned.
00:53:49Boxers or briefs?
00:53:51I guess.
00:53:52He's gonna have to win the auction to find out.
00:53:57And one last thing before the bidding begins.
00:54:00Ladies, you didn't think we'd let him off the stage without making him work a little harder for it, did you?
00:54:05It is for charity after all.
00:54:08Hit it!
00:54:17Wee!
00:54:19Woo!
00:54:20Good night, ladies.
00:54:21Alright, guys, we're here.
00:54:22Okay.
00:54:23Woo!
00:54:25Woo!
00:54:27Woo!
00:54:29Woo!
00:54:31Woo!
00:54:33Woo!
00:54:35Woo!
00:54:41Are you bitter?
00:54:45Does everyone know why you'd be cost a bit of time until they get you
00:54:52And it's just another reason that you won't be with me
00:54:56Anything you take and you take, it'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 need you 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
00:55:41$1,000, $2,000, me
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, $5,000
00:56:02Going once, going twice, $10,000
00:56:05Well, well, $10,000 from Ms. 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 wasn't exactly the plan tonight
00:56:55He's not my fake anything
00:56:57We work 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 the night
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
00:57:40New beginnings
00:57:45Daniel
00:58:02New beginnings
00:58:09New beginnings
00:58:10What?
00:58:12I hit fast.
00:58:14Are you okay?
00:58:16I just...
00:58:18I think I need to lie down.
00:58:20Alright. Come on. There's a quiet room just off to the lobby. I'll take you there.
00:58:32Something's wrong?
00:58:34Something's wrong.
00:58:40Taylor, what are you doing?
00:58:44I miss you, Sammy.
00:58:46We were so good together.
00:58:48Stop!
00:58:50It can be like when we first met.
00:58:52We couldn't keep our hands off each other.
00:58:54No!
00:58:56Get your hands off!
00:58:58What the hell, man?
00:59:00We're in the middle of something.
00:59:02Tucker?
00:59:04You sick son of a bitch!
00:59:10Good job.
00:59:12Good job.
00:59:14Good job.
00:59:16Good job.
00:59:18Good job.
00:59:24Good job.
00:59:28Good job.
00:59:30Good job.
00:59:31Good job.
00:59:32Good job.
00:59:33Good job.
00:59:34Good job.
00:59:35What?
00:59:36What happened?
00:59:38You were drugged.
00:59:40Eli.
00:59:42What about your date with Jules?
00:59:43How did you...?
00:59:44How did you?
00:59:45Didn't happen.
00:59:46Took her home.
00:59:47Dropped her off.
00:59:48I was just trying to make you jealous.
00:59:51Childish move.
00:59:54But the truth is, there was only one person I was up on that stage stripping for.
01:00:01You came back for me.
01:00:04Always.
01:00:14Good morning.
01:00:37Hi.
01:00:39What is it?
01:00:48I shouldn't be here.
01:00:50Too 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, Tucker, there's something I need to tell you.
01:01:09Leon Rivers, he'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.
01:01:23Sorry.
01:01:24You were saying?
01:01:26She said, please a cautionary tale.
01:01:31And I would never want to do anything to jeopardize your comeback.
01:01:38Hey.
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.
01:01:54Maybe.
01:01:55Just mind the Mac.
01:02:14This is okay.
01:02:19You 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.
01:02:46Hmm, we'll see.
01:02:54That can't be good.
01:03:03Gus?
01:03:04You been online today?
01:03:06No one.
01:03:07You fucked up, Newsome.
01:03:09I told you, it was just a matter of time.
01:03:12Oh my god.
01:03:16What the hell with this?
01:03:21How?
01:03:22I don't understand.
01:03:24Maybe he'll think twice before blowing me off next time.
01:03:34You sleeping with the intern?
01:03:35You violated your morality clause.
01:03:36So you're suspended.
01:03:37Indefinitely.
01:03:38Indefinitely.
01:03:39Maybe he'll think twice before blowing me off this time.
01:03:55You're sleeping with the intern? You violated your morality clause, so you're suspended!
01:04:00Indefinitely.
01:04:02Tucker, I'm so sorry. This is because of me.
01:04:09No. This is because someone's trying to ruin me, and they used you to do it.
01:04:18They think that I'm the same screw-up that I used to be.
01:04:22They're trying to protect everything that I worked for and burn it down.
01:04:27I should go.
01:04:32I need to get out of here.
01:04:34You don't have to leave, Samira. You didn't do anything wrong.
01:04:38If you walk out that door, they win.
01:04:41Sometimes you need to know when to pump and lift to play another down.
01:05:02What the hell do you want from me?
01:05:08Listen up.
01:05:13You just signed your old man's death warrant.
01:05:16That video wasn't my fault.
01:05:18You think I wanted this to happen?
01:05:20What I think doesn't matter.
01:05:22What matters is there's seven figures riding on the Sentinels winning this weekend's playoff game.
01:05:28And now their number one red zone threat is suspended.
01:05:32If Tucker doesn't play, they kill me.
01:05:37That's not my fault.
01:05:38It is now.
01:05:40Because if I go down, they're not just coming for me.
01:05:44They're coming for you.
01:05:46And him.
01:05:47This is because of your mistakes.
01:05:58Again.
01:06:00You gambled everything.
01:06:02Your money, your career, your life.
01:06:05And now you expect me to fix it?
01:06:07Do you have any idea what it's taken for me to get this far?
01:06:10I changed my name.
01:06:13Buried who I was.
01:06:14I spent years proving that I am not you.
01:06:15That 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.
01:06:25That's right.
01:06:26I'm the only family you got.
01:06:30I'm so tired of cleaning up your messes.
01:06:35I built this life on my own.
01:06:37Every step of it.
01:06:38No one handed it to me.
01:06:39And I sure as hell didn't gamble it away.
01:06:44You done?
01:06:48What could I even do?
01:06:50Publicly take the ball for the video.
01:06:52Say it was you who seduced him.
01:06:55He tried to stop it.
01:06:57You lied about your identity.
01:07:00You manipulated him.
01:07:02Whatever it takes.
01:07:04Just clear his name.
01:07:06Get him back on the field.
01:07:09You wanted me to destroy my reputation.
01:07:12For a man you've never even met.
01:07:13I'm going to make it to Mexico one day.
01:07:16With a pulse.
01:07:25The team's holding the press conference tomorrow.
01:07:27Don't let them down, sweetheart.
01:07:29Don't let them down, sweetheart.
01:07:30Don't let them down, sweetheart.
01:07:31so sorry about your leaked tape i can't imagine who would have had a reason to do something so
01:07:51awful you think this is a game i think it's a business and you're not exactly mvp material these
01:07:57days you set me up i gave you an out but you chose her torched my career please you were holding a lit
01:08:13match the entire time i just poured some gasoline on it thank you all for coming
01:08:21the sentinels organization takes its code of conduct very seriously after reviewing the
01:08:30footage and the timeline of the events we've reached a decision regarding mr newsome's future with the team
01:08:39effective immediately
01:08:48if you're gonna drag someone through the mud make sure it's the right person
01:08:54miss richards this isn't it's miss rivers actually leon rivers is my father
01:09:05and the truth is that video it wasn't tucker's mistake
01:09:11it was mine i was the one who crossed the line i pursued him and i lied about who i was
01:09:18i let things get personal and i compromised my role with this organization
01:09:25i tried to keep things professional
01:09:28i didn't so if anyone should face the consequences for what happened
01:09:33it's me
01:09:40samira please you don't have to do that yes i do you saved me that night in more ways than one
01:09:48i won't let you lose everything for doing the right thing
01:09:56we 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 and i won't let that get buried under spin and scandal
01:10:10samira please you were always worth the risk
01:10:14so you're saying this was a personal failing on your part yes and i'll accept the consequences
01:10:29so you don't make tucker your scapegoat
01:10:37then as far as the sentinels are concerned
01:10:41and this matter is resolved pucker newsome has officially been cleared to play on sunday
01:10:57you could have told me the truth you think i wanted this to be his daughter to have every
01:11:11choice i make it measured against his mistakes no but i thought you trusted me enough to tell me
01:11:17i do trust you i'm sorry but you didn't have to take the fall for me yes i did my father called
01:11:30he's indeed owes money to people you don't want to owe and they found out that he has a daughter who
01:11:36works with a pro athlete with you you lied to save me yes we're even now
01:11:51you don't have to go i'm not your accountability partner anymore besides you need to focus on the
01:11:59playoffs no screw that
01:12:08what now
01:12:11hello
01:12:14she actually bought it
01:12:17all i had to say was that they kill me
01:12:19i don't your piece of shit dad lied to you he's not in debt he's on the paper
01:12:36i don't know why i'm surprised he has disappointed me my whole life
01:12:41he sold you out zamira he lied to you need your love like leverage
01:12:50i gave up everything for him my name my job my future and you saved mine
01:12:59that has to count for something
01:13:03it has to count for more than that
01:13:05he thinks he wins just because you're clear to play because i let him back me into a corner
01:13:13but we're gonna beat him at his own game
01:13:17how
01:13:20if i know one thing about leon rivers
01:13:23he loves to hear himself talk so we get him talking
01:13:35you sure about this no but i'm doing it anyway
01:13:55hey
01:13:56you bring it
01:13:57we'll record everything
01:14:03clean feed
01:14:05my team back at the studio will record it all
01:14:09and you're sure it won't glitch this has to work it will
01:14:16i know i can't make right what i did
01:14:20i'm so sorry
01:14:23you're just lucky i didn't press charges
01:14:25i'm even luckier that i didn't beat you to death in that hotel room
01:14:33you're live
01:14:40he's here
01:14:43all right show time
01:14:53you're late
01:15:06you're disgusting
01:15:08look what you've been doing here huh you still bitter after everything i taught you
01:15:12you've never been a real father to me you threatened me you lied you said they'd kill us if tucker didn't play
01:15:20you believed it didn't you
01:15:22that's what mattered
01:15:24you used me
01:15:25i survived
01:15:27i survived
01:15:27same as always
01:15:29well you're not going to survive this
01:15:31sweetheart
01:15:33the league already bought your little confession your golden boy's back in uniform
01:15:38and me and me i'm sitting on the payout of a lifetime you should be banking
01:15:46i lost everything because of you because i can't say it but you kept the team's biggest offensive weapon on the field everybody wins
01:15:58i just better pray that your boyfriend delivers because if the signals lose today
01:16:08it won't just be my head on the chopping block it'll be yours too
01:16:12it sounded an awful lot like a threat to me it's not a threat it's a promise
01:16:20yes we got him we got him hello police i need to report a crime
01:16:33the central's are down mile three one final drive this is it
01:16:38set
01:16:42woo
01:16:50woo
01:17:07woo
01:17:12fuck that you're you fucking hero
01:17:15yes leon rivers you're under arrest for conspiracy wire fraud and
01:17:20rocketeering
01:17:22wait wait wait what
01:17:34oh
01:17:36oh
01:17:42oh
01:17:52You're a bitch!
01:17:54You let go of me!
01:17:56You don't understand!
01:17:58I'm thinking you don't get it, do you?
01:18:00I did what I had to do!
01:18:02You are doing what you always do!
01:18:04Cry, cheat, use me!
01:18:06I've done a lot of stupid things in my life!
01:18:08You, you were my biggest mistake!
01:18:16You played your last down!
01:18:22Run to our left!
01:18:24Let me go!
01:18:26Nice hit!
01:18:28Blind side blitz!
01:18:30Never saw me coming up!
01:18:32Neither did I!
01:18:36Tucky-Poo!
01:18:38We did it!
01:18:40We didn't do anything!
01:18:42You tried to sabotage us!
01:18:44Oh, that was just added motivation!
01:18:46Tucker knew some!
01:18:52Congratulations!
01:18:54I was wrong about you!
01:18:56And you!
01:18:58You're fired!
01:18:59What?!
01:19:00Samira!
01:19:02You've been promoted to Head of Team PR!
01:19:06You burned!
01:19:08I don't know what to say!
01:19:10Just say you'll show up Monday with a smile on your face!
01:19:14I will!
01:19:16Thank you!
01:19:18This is a mistake!
01:19:26You know...
01:19:28I was thinking...
01:19:30Maybe you could be my permanent accountability partner.
01:19:34I'd love to.
01:19:36I will win out too!
01:19:45See you later.
01:19:58I take it away.
01:20:00I JUST NEED MORE!
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