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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.
00:04:37Boo.
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.
00:06:30Sorry, I'm late.
00:06:32Uh, uh please don't mind her.
00:06:36She's barely house-trained but we're working on it.
00:06:43So, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted...
00:06:46interrupted. I want her. You mean the intern? Excuse me? What do you say, partner?
00:07:02Hey, intern. Slow down. You can't just point at someone and make them your babysitter. I always
00:07:19had a thing for my babysitters. Why me? I don't know. There was just something about you when
00:07:27you met before. So you thought I looked pathetic and felt sorry for me? Great. Nope. I thought
00:07:35you looked like someone who doesn't put up with bullshit, and I come with a lot of it. So
00:07:41what exactly do you expect me to do? Keep me out of the headlines. Unless the good ones. Let
00:07:47me stop you right there. I'm not your nanny, or your emotional support human, or your PR fairy
00:07:53godmother. I am a strategist. That means you don't speak, drink, post, or flirt sideways without
00:07:59my approval. Got it? You scare me a little. I kind of like it.
00:08:14Fuck. My job isn't to follow you around with duct tape and a fire extinguisher.
00:08:21That actually sounds pretty funny. I am serious. So am I. We want the same thing. You keep
00:08:30me clean, you look like a PR genius. Win-win. And if you don't? We both go down.
00:08:51Hello? Saw you on the TV. New job, new clothes, new name. And suddenly you act like we're done.
00:09:03You don't get to erase me. We're not finished, Samira. Not even close.
00:09:12Oh, look who's acting like she owns the place. You think you're special because he picked you?
00:09:27You're a temp with a clipboard. Office clutter and, oh my god, clearance heels? You do not belong here.
00:09:35I didn't ask for this. Oh, hon. I see what you're up to.
00:09:42But let me tell you who Tucker picks. Bombshells and boss bitches. And you are neither.
00:09:52Well, maybe he's tired of that type. Trust me. He's not. You are just the latest rehab prop in his
00:10:00redemption arc. And you'll be gone the minute his jersey sales spike like a bad case of herpes.
00:10:05Oh, my god.
00:10:08So enjoy your little Cinderella moment. Because when midnight strikes, I'll be the one still holding his
00:10:16balls. And 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. Hi. We were just giving Samira a warm welcome.
00:10:45There's an owner's dinner tonight. Thought you could keep me accountable.
00:10:51They could wear this.
00:10:59I'm not an escort.
00:11:01I know. More like a chapro. And I need to be at my best behavior.
00:11:06She doesn't even own evening wear. You'll embarrass yourself.
00:11:10Not in that she won't.
00:11:11You're going to stay in there all night?
00:11:34Ow.
00:11:34Well, damn, intern.
00:11:53Remind me to pick out all your outfits, you know.
00:11:56Remind 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,
00:12:10smile,
00:12:11and not end up on page six.
00:12:13If you're going to stare at me like that,
00:12:19I might start to think you like me.
00:12:24This is strictly...
00:12:27a business.
00:12:32Foss.
00:12:43We're going to be late.
00:13:00Dr. 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.
00:13:07It's their job to stir the pie.
00:13:17But still,
00:13:18it's brutal.
00:13:21You do this long enough,
00:13:23and you start to believe
00:13:25the version of yourself of this, Ellen.
00:13:27Bad boy.
00:13:29Locker room cancer.
00:13:31Walking headline.
00:13:33If you could 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.
00:13:47Not just this contract.
00:13:51My career.
00:13:54You're not the only one
00:13:56trying to outrun a part of yourself.
00:14:07Is that your new girlfriend, Tucker?
00:14:13Well, that's going to take a long time.
00:14:17That's his intern,
00:14:18PR rehab.
00:14:20She won't last long.
00:14:21Good heavens, Mike, down!
00:14:32That'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
00:15:00is demanding an apology
00:15:01and a new dress for his wife?
00:15:04She'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, Nilsim.
00:15:11Fix it,
00:15:12or I'll pull your contract.
00:15:14I'll resign.
00:15:17She's not going anywhere.
00:15:18You said
00:15:23I need to handle her.
00:15:24I chose her.
00:15:26She goes,
00:15:27I go.
00:15:31You're seriously
00:15:32going 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!
00:15:48We have to stop doing that.
00:16:08Rivers?
00:16:09I thought your last name was Richards.
00:16:13Tucker can't know
00:16:21who I really am.
00:16:22Do they know
00:16:23who you're the daughter of?
00:16:25Leon,
00:16:26the Hitman nurse?
00:16:29The linebacker
00:16:30who paralyzed
00:16:32their MVP
00:16:33with a dirty hit?
00:16:35If he finds out,
00:16:37I lose this job,
00:16:38my future,
00:16:39everything,
00:16:40and I am back
00:16:41to waiting tables.
00:16:44Richards is my mom's
00:16:45maiden name.
00:16:46I use it sometimes.
00:16:47I guess it makes me
00:16:48feel closer to her.
00:16:52Sure.
00:16:53Makes sense.
00:16:57As long as you're not
00:16:58secretly in witness protection
00:17:00or something.
00:17:02Can I
00:17:03walk you to your car?
00:17:05I, uh,
00:17:07forgot 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?
00:17:34Hello?
00:17:34Hello?
00:17:34Hello?
00:17:35Oh, sorry.
00:17:56I didn't see anything.
00:17:59Okay, you can cry, or you can suck it up and pretend you still have a career.
00:18:04And your dignity.
00:18:06Please.
00:18:07You practically sell my credit score.
00:18:13Uh, how long?
00:18:15It's just, uh, you got kicked out of my house.
00:18:25Yeah.
00:18:26I get things.
00:18:28What?
00:18:29You moving in. With me.
00:18:32Tucker, no, that'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 pity. It's just practical.
00:18:52You can't keep me accountable if you're squatty in a tea locker room.
00:18:55You can lock a room.
00:19:08Wow.
00:19:09Your room is down the hall, first door on the left.
00:19:13Make yourself at home, but don't touch anything in the fridge labeled TM.
00:19:18That means it's mine.
00:19:19Thanks. I can spell.
00:19:22Then we're gonna get along great.
00:19:24Who may?
00:19:26Oh, Jesus.
00:19:52Sorry, I didn't know anyone was...
00:19:55It's my house.
00:19:57You're the one sneaking around like it.
00:19:59Like who?
00:20:01I wasn't sneaking.
00:20:03I was...
00:20:05hydrating.
00:20:13You could really use some better snacks.
00:20:15Check the cab.
00:20:17I wasn't staring, by the way.
00:20:21I never said you were.
00:20:23Good, because I wasn't.
00:20:33Still not staring?
00:20:35Uh, you're leaking.
00:20:39Sweat, you're up.
00:20:41It's distracting.
00:20:43I'll try to be less distracting.
00:20:51Look, if we're gonna live together, we should probably set some ground goals.
00:20:57Was I a bad boy?
00:20:59Rule one.
00:21:01Shirts.
00:21:03I feel targeted.
00:21:07Rule two.
00:21:09No flirting.
00:21:11Okay.
00:21:13So, shirts are mandatory.
00:21:15No flirting.
00:21:17Anything else?
00:21:19I need this job.
00:21:21I don't have a backup plan or a trust fund or a safety net.
00:21:27So, this thing, whatever it is, if it starts getting in the way of the work, I walk.
00:21:37Okay.
00:21:41I mean it, Tucker.
00:21:43I believe you.
00:21:45I'm gonna go to bed now.
00:22:03Good night.
00:22:05Well, if it isn't PowerPoint Barbie.
00:22:23How is our resident accountability partner?
00:22:27Or wait, is it, um, handler with benefits?
00:22:36Aww.
00:22:37I 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.
00:22:55Skank.
00:23:18You good?
00:23:19You so much as breathe wrong 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.
00:23:41This 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.
00:24:03What are you doing?
00:24:04Giving you something dry to wear.
00:24:05What are you doing?
00:24:07Giving you something dry to wear.
00:24:09What are you doing?
00:24:15I don't know.
00:24:16Hello, I'm not.
00:24:17What are you doing?
00:24:19What are you doing?
00:24:20Giving you something dry to wear.
00:24:22I don't know.
00:24:52I 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.
00:25:22You, 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.
00:25:40Keep the room in five.
00:25:55Cold tub's on deck.
00:25:59Guess that's our cue.
00:26:01Yeah.
00:26:03Guess so.
00:26:03Pack 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 department, it'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, I'm finished.
00:26:46Could I get the key to my room?
00:26:56Forgot to tell you.
00:26:57Hotels over boats.
00:26:59Just one room.
00:27:09I'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?
00:27:35You are not going anywhere.
00:27:41Oh, really?
00:27:41You'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 one right.
00:28:02What?
00:28:21What?
00:28:21Is there something?
00:28:21what is it just the guys checking in you should probably get some sleep
00:28:46the glitter pit you live a game tomorrow you are not going to a strip club and what are you gonna do
00:28:57stay up all night keeping watch on me i know if i have to suit yourself
00:29:04oh just so you know this is how i sleep so you should probably just get used to it
00:29:18great now i have to sleep in the same room as his abs
00:29:34i 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
00:30:13i'm slept that's it
00:30:16phone happened again
00:30:17there's a breakfast buffet i heard the protein pancakes are pretty sick
00:30:37you'd eat drywall if it had enough protein in it
00:30:40drywall actually has a surprisingly good amino acid profile
00:30:44someira didn't expect to see you in vegas
00:30:50eli what are you doing here
00:30:55who are you i'm her ex
00:30:58oh no if eli reveals who my dad is that's it game over
00:31:11uh eli 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
00:31:22i've been training for the sentinels
00:31:25working with tucker
00:31:27what you get a problem with that
00:31:31no not at all i'm just surprised to see you trading your career ambitions for babysitting
00:31:37wow and they let you be on camera with that personality
00:31:41coming from a guy whose entire personality is catches bald
00:31:45okay boys i think that is enough testosterone for one buffet
00:31:51we should get something
00:31:59you know honestly i'm surprised they even mentioned the building with your last name
00:32:03your ex always liked that
00:32:19yeah he's a huge asshole
00:32:23and what did he mean
00:32:25about your last name
00:32:27team bus departs in 15
00:32:35we've got a game in a few hours
00:32:37you need to stay focused
00:32:39no distractions
00:32:41there you go again
00:32:43i was trying to control the story
00:32:45that is literally my job
00:32:47club's already hopping
00:33:01going out
00:33:07ah
00:33:09some of the guys are grabbing drinks to celebrate the win
00:33:13nothing crazy
00:33:15you 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
00:33:27or you just don't want to miss out on some fun
00:33:35i'm not here to have fun
00:33:37we'll see about that
00:33:41intern
00:33:43you
00:33:45you
00:33:49you
00:33:51you
00:33:53you
00:33:55you
00:33:57you
00:33:59tried not to get recognized every five feet
00:34:01no promises
00:34:03fame is a burden i carry
00:34:05bravely
00:34:07oh
00:34:09it depends or would that be too much fun
00:34:11depends
00:34:13you're gonna try something stupid
00:34:15almost definitely
00:34:17no
00:34:19no
00:34:21tucker newsome
00:34:31tucker newsome
00:34:33can i have your autograph
00:34:35give me two seconds
00:34:37chill be right back
00:34:39you
00:34:41you
00:34:43you
00:34:45with 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
00:34:55don't be like that
00:34:57i'd like to see your tight end
00:34:59come on
00:35:05what the hell is wrong with you
00:35:07bitch
00:35:09you
00:35:11you
00:35:17hitting a woman
00:35:19not cool
00:35:20what the hell
00:35:21i'm gonna have to call unnecessary roughness on that play
00:35:23apologize
00:35:25screw you
00:35:27one
00:35:29two
00:35:35you okay
00:35:37hey
00:35:38here's where i can see them
00:35:39yep
00:35:41and that
00:35:43is what you call assault
00:35:45you got it mckinney
00:35:47it was self defense
00:35:49now
00:35:55wait
00:35:57don't i know you
00:35:59you bailed your old man out of the slammer
00:36:01like father like daughter
00:36:03samira
00:36:05what is he talking about
00:36:21the linebacker
00:36:23he's paralyzed
00:36:25mvp with a dirty hit
00:36:27like 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
00:36:35and he completely lost it
00:36:37we've all been there
00:36:41usually i at least make it to the second date
00:36:43before i end up in jail
00:36:45this is not a date
00:36:47would be a pretty good story to tell our kids though
00:36:49if they want
00:36:53video gets out of this
00:36:55i'm finished
00:36:57i 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
00:37:05do you think i'm the last cause
00:37:09no
00:37:11i think you're used to people treating you like one
00:37:13so you act like you are
00:37:15sorry for
00:37:27pulling you into this mess
00:37:29you did it
00:37:31i walked right in
00:37:33eyes wide open
00:37:35you're looking for a murder
00:37:37you made battle
00:37:43wow
00:37:45look at you two
00:37:47just like prom night
00:37:49not that you'd know
00:37:51jules how did you
00:37:53you're welcome
00:37:55by the way
00:37:57you'll be out of here in a minute
00:37:59you on the other hand can enjoy your complimentary night in the slammer
00:38:03what
00:38:07you're not even under contract with the team
00:38:09i mean you're an intern
00:38:11now you're a liability
00:38:13HR will reach out with an email in the morning
00:38:17spoiler alert
00:38:19you're fired
00:38:21she was defending yourself
00:38:23and you were defending her blah blah blah
00:38:25she's not staying here
00:38:27okay well i only brought enough cash for one of you so
00:38:31okay
00:38:33then i stay too
00:38:35excuse me
00:38:37if she goes down for this so do i
00:38:39you're really willing to blow up your career your entire future
00:38:43for her
00:38:45you're damn right i would
00:38:47either both of us walk out of here
00:38:49or neither of us do
00:38:55fine
00:38:57have it your way
00:38:59but just remember
00:39:01what happens in vegas
00:39:03doesn't always stay
00:39:05in vegas
00:39:19well
00:39:21that is a road trip i would like to forget
00:39:23i
00:39:25still feel like i smell like other people's bad decisions
00:39:29that jail cell
00:39:31that was worse than the team locker room
00:39:33after two days in the dead of august
00:39:35when we get home i need a shower
00:39:41like an exorcism level shower
00:39:43just don't use all the hot water please
00:39:47you know there's like eight bathrooms in this house right
00:40:01yeah
00:40:03but this one's the one's i do'm
00:40:13you know there's like eight bathrooms in this house
00:40:15right
00:40:17yeah but this one's the one's
00:40:19i do know
00:40:21Let's get started.
00:40:51Oh my god.
00:40:56Jesus.
00:40:57Watch this.
00:40:58Just turned into a cold plunge.
00:41:00This fancy mansion has a broken water heater.
00:41:04That looks good.
00:41:21It's Gus Marwood.
00:41:26The owner of the team.
00:41:28Why are you whispering?
00:41:31Gus!
00:41:34What a pleasant surprise.
00:41:36Tucker!
00:41:37Listen, hey, I know it's last minute, but 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?
00:41:54Yeah.
00:41:55Sure, let's do it.
00:41:57Great.
00:41:58Look, it's also streaming live on YouTube.
00:42:002PM Soundworks downtown.
00:42:02Make me proud.
00:42:03Don't let me down.
00:42:05Mr. Newsome.
00:42:06They're ready for you in Studio B. Please follow me.
00:42:22Just stick to the talking points.
00:42:24I'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.
00:42:45And here he is.
00:42:46Right on time.
00:42:54All right, folks, we're live here.
00:43:05Tucker Newsome.
00:43:06Two-time Pro Bowler and brand new Seattle Sentinel.
00:43:09Thanks for joining us.
00:43:13Wouldn'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 interesting couple of years.
00:43:22How would you describe this chapter of your career?
00:43:24Focused.
00:43:25Humble.
00:43:26Ugly.
00:43:27Hm.
00:43:28That's new.
00:43:31A lot of fans are surprised the Sentinels are taking a chance on 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.
00:43:43But 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.
00:44:00Also the most volatile.
00:44:02People like to call you the league's favorite cautionary tale.
00:44:05I've made mistakes.
00:44:07I've owned them.
00:44:08And I'm doing the work to be better.
00:44:11Hmm.
00:44:12So last week at the Vegas nightclub, was that part of the work?
00:44:24Was that another example of your temper getting better?
00:44:27Then I was here to talk about football.
00:44:36Can we take five?
00:44:37Take five.
00:44:53Tucker, stop.
00:44:54Tucker, wait!
00:44:56Stop!
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.
00:45:12If you keep your cool,
00:45:14you walk out of here the guy people root for again.
00:45:17Give me your phone.
00:45:18What?
00:45:19Trust me.
00:45:20Put this in.
00:45:32I'll sit behind the glass and I'll talk you through it.
00:45:35You don't have to go through this alone.
00:45:39Let me help.
00:45:50All right, we are back.
00:45:54Tucker, I'm sorry.
00:45:55Where were we?
00:45:57Please.
00:45:58Shippers down.
00:46:00First question, deflect.
00:46:02Then redirect.
00:46:04You asked about Vegas.
00:46:06Yes.
00:46:07There was an incident.
00:46:09And I would do the exact same thing again
00:46:11if someone laid a hand on a woman in front of me.
00:46:14So...
00:46:15No regrets.
00:46:17No regrets.
00:46:18Gratitude.
00:46:19This is your growth arc.
00:46:21Give them the headline you want.
00:46:23I've made mistakes.
00:46:25But I'm learning.
00:46:26And I have people in my life now who push me to be better.
00:46:29Not just as a player.
00:46:31But as a man.
00:46:36He's rattled.
00:46:38Yes.
00:46:40You can keep judging.
00:46:42I'm just gonna keep moving forward.
00:46:49You were incredible in there.
00:46:50You were incredible in there.
00:46:51You were incredible.
00:46:52We made a pretty good team, didn't we?
00:46:53I could get used to that.
00:46:54What?
00:46:56You were incredible in there.
00:46:57You were incredible in there.
00:46:59You were incredible.
00:47:01We made a pretty good team, didn't we?
00:47:04I could get used to that.
00:47:06What?
00:47:08You.
00:47:10Telling me what to do.
00:47:11You were incredible.
00:47:12Meanwhile.
00:47:13Please talk to me.
00:47:14Like Tom is coming down.
00:47:17With him.
00:47:21Help me like.
00:47:22Kill him toell him.
00:47:24He's saving me a day for everything.
00:47:27Oh, man.
00:47:29I have those warm- thorough.
00:47:30You're fair.
00:47:33You're rash toil him.
00:47:34Oh, Star, Diane's sleeping with the intern? Now that's a scandal.
00:47:49Chopper, don't!
00:47:50I should knock your teeth out!
00:47:52Try me, Issam. You lay a hand on me. And this isn't just a front page story. This is a lawsuit too.
00:48:00If you want a story, I'll give you one.
00:48:03Okay, I'm listening.
00:48:06Get the hell out of my house! And don't bother coming back, you ungrateful little bitch!
00:48:13Leon 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. In deep with the betting syndicate.
00:48:27Big names, big debt.
00:48:31That's quite the scoop.
00:48:34Delete the photos, and you have yourself an exclusive.
00:48:37Deal. No pictures here.
00:48:40What the hell was that?
00:48:50That was me saving my career.
00:48:52No, that was you knowing way too much about Leon Rivers. How?
00:48:55I wrote my senior thesis on him. PR major, crisis comms. This case is textbook, fame, violence, media spin, total brain meltdown. I know every of me detail.
00:49:10Well, you saved my ass. Again, we need to be more careful.
00:49:20Right.
00:49:21You are just my accountability partner. That's it. No more late night, heart to hearts. No more mixed signals. We are just two people who are forced to be on the same team.
00:49:31Understood.
00:49:33I'm late for practice. You can take a newbie back to the office.
00:49:38Hello?
00:49:44So, my own daughter sold me out. You're going to be sorry, you pathetic fucking cockroach!
00:49:57You've got a charity event tonight? 7pm, downtown, breast cancer awareness. Media will be there.
00:50:13Of course they will be.
00:50:15Which means I'll be there too. To manage optics. Nothing more.
00:50:20Fine.
00:50:22Good.
00:50:24Great.
00:50:27Smile. Let's try to avoid any controversy tonight.
00:50:42Well, well, well. Look who it is. Our golden boy.
00:50:48You made 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 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.
00:51:09I don't believe that.
00:51:14Well, you know what they say. Zebra can't change its stripes.
00:51:21Well, look who it is. Long time no see.
00:51:27Long time no see.
00:51:28I didn't realize you were covering this.
00:51:31Oh yeah. Last minute Simon. Charity sentiment overpriced champagne. Plus people love redemption arc.
00:51:37I've been watching the numbers on the podcast interview. Higher than any other episode we've done this season.
00:51:42No, you mean despite your best efforts that bait me into blowing it.
00:51:45That's fair. That's fair. I might have been a little aggressive.
00:51:50Try to get you to crack, but you didn't.
00:51:52Because he's not the story you want him to be.
00:51:54It's becoming clear.
00:51:56Whatever 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.
00:52:03I expected you to be a train wreck and your head is planted right at the station.
00:52:10Ladies and gentlemen.
00:52:12Thank 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.
00:52:34Because tonight we're auctioning off the players.
00:52:48That'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.
00:52:59First up, you know him, you 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.
00:53:17What?
00:53:18Tell us, what makes you the ideal date for one lucky bidder tonight?
00:53:24I'm Ponchu, and I don't check my phone at dinner.
00:53:27Unless it's the ESPN.
00:53:29Woo!
00:53:30A man who's present.
00:53:34We love it.
00:53:35Okay, lightning round.
00:53:37Dine in or take out?
00:53:39Cooking for two.
00:53:40I tried.
00:53:41Tattoos or no?
00:53:42I'm good.
00:53:43All earned.
00:53:44Boxers or briefs?
00:53:45I guess.
00:53:46He's gonna have to win the auction to find out.
00:53:47And 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
00:54:04for it, did you?
00:54:05It is for charity afterall.
00:54:08Hit it!
00:54:10Yeah!
00:54:11How are you ready?
00:54:12Woo!
00:54:13Woo!
00:54:18Woo!
00:54:19Woo!
00:54:20Woo!
00:54:22Woo!
00:54:23Woo!
00:54:28Woo!
00:54:29Woo!
00:54:30Woo!
00:54:32Woo!
00:54:33Woo!
00:54:34Woo!
00:54:353, 2, 3, 2, 3, 2, 1
00:55:05I won't lie to you to me, you're loving my hands, you're loving my hands, you're loving my hands
00:55:13Tearing down the bridges and you know that I am, you're loving my hands, you're loving my hands
00:55:20Tearing down the bridges and you know that I can't cause this is all that I am
00:55:25You'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
00:55:41$1,500, $2,000?
00:55:44Me
00:55:44$2,000, $2,500, do 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
00:56:02$5,000
00:56:02Going once
00:56:03Going twice
00:56:04$10,000
00:56:05Well, well
00:56:11$10,000 from Ms. Jules Lancaster
00:56:15I've got it
00:56:17Do 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
00:56:30You look like you could use some company
00:56:46Thanks
00:56:47Thanks
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, that's it
00:57:00Sorry, that was a bad joke, I 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, new beginnings
00:58:04Let it fast
00:58:13Are you okay?
00:58:16I just
00:58:17I think I need to lay down
00:58:19Alright, come on
00:58:21There's a quiet room just off to the lobby
00:58:22I'll take you there
00:58:23I'll take you there
00:58:25I don't know
00:58:26I don't know
00:58:32It's something you see
00:58:33It's your main draw
00:58:35It's your ways
00:58:36It's your words
00:58:41D'Bler, what are you doing?
00:58:44I miss you, Sammy
00:58:45We were so good together
00:58:47No, stop!
00:58:47It can be like when we first met
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!
00:58:57What the hell, man?
00:58:59We're in the middle of something.
00:59:01Tucker?
00:59:03You sick son of a bitch!
00:59:07I don't know.
00:59:18Uh.
00:59:19what happened you were drugged Eli what about your date with Jules how did you didn't happen
00:59:45took her home dropped her off I was just trying to make you jealous childish move but the truth is
00:59:56there was only one person I was up on that stage stripping for
01:00:01you came back for me
01:00:15morning hi
01:00:45what is it I shouldn't be here too late for that you are just tell him the truth about who you
01:00:56really are if he cares about you it won't matter
01:01:00Decker there's something I need to tell you Leon Rivers he's a disgrace
01:01:12an embarrassment he torched his career hurt people dragged the game through the mud
01:01:18that guy makes me sick
01:01:20sorry you were saying
01:01:26she said he's a cautionary tale and I would never want to do anything to jeopardize your
01:01:35you're gonna come back hey don't look away from this for me whatever happens we can deal
01:01:48with it you're making a mistake maybe it's mine to make
01:02:05you're making a mistake
01:02:12this is ok
01:02:16so good
01:02:20so good
01:02:25so good
01:02:30you ready to experience greatness my protein and smoothie specialty just promise me you're
01:02:44not going to start making me do push-ups
01:02:47so good
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
01:03:09Nelson
01:03:10I told you it was just a matter of time
01:03:13oh my god
01:03:15what the hell with this
01:03:22how
01:03:23I don't understand
01:03:24I don't understand
01:03:45maybe he'll think twice before blowing me off next time
01:03:52you're sleeping with the intern
01:03:56you violated your morality clause
01:03:58so you're suspended
01:03:59indefinitely
01:04:00indefinitely
01:04:06Tucker I'm so sorry
01:04:07this is because of me
01:04:09no
01:04:10this is because someone's trying to ruin me
01:04:12and they used you to do it
01:04:14they think that I'm the same screw-up that I used to be
01:04:21they're trying to protect everything that I worked for and burn it down
01:04:28I should go
01:04:32I need to get out of here
01:04:34you don't have to leave Samira
01:04:36you didn't do anything wrong
01:04:39you walk out that door
01:04:40they win
01:04:41sometimes you need another one to pump
01:04:43and life to play another down
01:05:05what the hell do you want from me?
01:05:07listen out
01:05:12you've 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
01:05:20doesn't matter
01:05:21what matters is there's seven figures riding on the Sentinels winning this weekend's playoff game
01:05:26and now their number one red zone threat is suspended
01:05:30if Tucker doesn't play
01:05:33they kill me
01:05:35that's not my fault
01:05:37it is now
01:05:39because if I go down
01:05:40they're not just coming for me
01:05:43they're coming for you
01:05:45and him
01:05:47this
01:05:54is because of your mistakes
01:05:57again
01:05:58you gambled everything
01:06:01your money
01:06:02your career
01:06:03your life
01:06:04and now you expect me to fix it?
01:06:06do you have any idea what it's taking for me to get this far?
01:06:10I changed my name
01:06:12buried who I was
01:06:13I spent years proving that I am not you
01:06:15that I am better than your screw ups
01:06:19you expect me to
01:06:20blow it all up just to keep me breathing?
01:06:23yeah
01:06:24that's right
01:06:25I'm the only family you got
01:06:30I'm so tired
01:06:32of 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
01:07:06you want me to destroy my reputation
01:07:11for a man you've never even met
01:07:13I'm going to make it to next one day
01:07:16with a pulse
01:07:17the team's holding the press conference tomorrow
01:07:29don't let me down, sweetheart
01:07:315.000
01:07:321.000
01:07:342.000
01:07:35K Covidà nh
01:07:360.000
01:07:360.000
01:07:415.000
01:07:430.000
01:07:44I'm so sorry about your leap to 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
01:07:54and you're not exactly MVP material these days
01:07:58You set me up.
01:08:02I gave you an out, but you chose her.
01:08:07You torched my career.
01:08:10Please. You 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.
01:08:39Effective immediately...
01:08:42If you're gonna drag someone through the mud, make sure it's the right person.
01:08:54Ms. Richards, this isn't...
01:08:56It's Ms. Rivers, actually.
01:08:59Leon Rivers is my father.
01:09:05And the truth is, that video...
01:09:07It 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.
01:09:18I let things get personal and I compromised my role with this organization.
01:09:25He tried to keep things professional.
01:09:28I didn't.
01:09:30So if anyone should face the consequences for what happened...
01:09:36It's me.
01:09:37I won't let you lose everything for doing the right thing.
01:09:40We all say we want players who are good men.
01:09:46Who protect women who stand up when it counts.
01:09:48And that is exactly what Tucker Newsome did.
01:09:50I won't let you lose everything for doing the right thing.
01:09:56We all say we want players who are good men,
01:09:59who 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.
01:10:11Samira, please.
01:10:13You were always worth the risk.
01:10:15So, you're saying this was a personal failing on your part?
01:10:25Yes, and I'll accept the consequences.
01:10:30Just don't make Tucker your scapegoat.
01:10:37Then as far as the Sentinels are concerned,
01:10:41this matter is resolved.
01:10:45Pucker Newsome has officially been cleared to play on Sunday.
01:11:06You 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.
01:11:22But you didn't have to take the fall for me.
01:11:26Yes, I did.
01:11:28My father called.
01:11:30He's indeed owes money to people you don't want to owe.
01:11:34And they found out that he has a daughter who works with a pro athlete.
01:11:38With you.
01:11:43You lied to save me.
01:11:46Yes, we're even now.
01:11:51You don't have to go.
01:11:53I'm not your accountability partner anymore.
01:11:56Besides, you need to focus on the playoffs.
01:12:00No, screw that.
01:12:02What now?
01:12:11Hello?
01:12:11Where's the butt down here?
01:12:13She actually bought it.
01:12:17All I had to say was that they kill me.
01:12:19And she's on the podium.
01:12:24I don't-
01:12:24Your piece of shit dad lied to you.
01:12:27He's not in debt.
01:12:30He's on the paywall.
01:12:31I don't know why I'm surprised.
01:12:38He has disappointed me my whole life.
01:12:41He sold you out, Sumira.
01:12:45He lied to you.
01:12:47He's your love like leverage.
01:12:50I gave up everything for him.
01:12:53My name, my job, my future.
01:12:57And you saved mine.
01:12:59That has to count for something.
01:13:01It has to count for more than that.
01:13:06He thinks he wins just because you're clear to play.
01:13:10Because 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.
01:13:26So we get him talking.
01:13:31You sure about this?
01:13:49No.
01:13:51But I'm doing it anyway.
01:13:55Hey.
01:13:56You ready?
01:14:01We will 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?
01:14:11This has to work.
01:14:12It will.
01:14:15I know I can't make right what I did.
01:14:20I'm really ashamed.
01:14:21I'm so sorry.
01:14:23You're just lucky I didn't press charges.
01:14:27I'm even luckier that I didn't beat you to death in that hotel room.
01:14:31You're alive.
01:14:40He's here.
01:14:43All right.
01:14:44Showtime.
01:14:45You're late.
01:15:05You're disgusting.
01:15:07Look what you've been doing here.
01:15:09Huh?
01:15:09You still bitter after everything I taught you?
01:15:13You have never been a real father to me.
01:15:15You threatened me.
01:15:16You lied.
01:15:17You 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.
01:15:28Same as always.
01:15:30Well, you're not going to survive this.
01:15:33Sweetheart.
01:15:34The League already bought your little confession.
01:15:36Your golden boy's back in uniform.
01:15:38And me?
01:15:42I'm sitting on the payout of a lifetime.
01:15:45You should be thanking me.
01:15:46I lost everything because of you.
01:15:49I 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.
01:16:03Because if the Sentinels lose today,
01:16:08it won't just be my head on the chopping block.
01:16:11It'll be yours, too.
01:16:13It sounded an awful lot like a threat to me.
01:16:18It's not a threat.
01:16:20It's a promise.
01:16:24Yes!
01:16:25We got him.
01:16:29Hello, police.
01:16:31I need to report a crime.
01:16:33The Sentinels are down by the three.
01:16:35One of the final drives.
01:16:36This is it.
01:16:38Set!
01:16:42Woo!
01:16:55I'm going down, down, down, down, down, down.
01:17:12Fuck Daniels, 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.
01:17:24What?
01:17:25Let's go there.
01:17:42Samira!
01:17:50You set me up!
01:17:51You cannot, you little bitch!
01:17:55Let go of me!
01:17:56You don't understand!
01:17:57It's a lot of thinking you don't get it, do you?
01:18:00No!
01:18:01I 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!
01:18:09You, you were my biggest mistake!
01:18:16You played your last down!
01:18:22You're under arrest!
01:18:23I'm gonna let me go!
01:18:25I said...
01:18:28Blind side blitz.
01:18:29Never 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.
01:18:47Tucker Newsome.
01:18:52Congratulations.
01:18:53I was wrong about you.
01:18:56And you.
01:18:57You're fired.
01:18:58What?!
01:19:01Samira.
01:19:03You've been promoted to head of team PR.
01:19:05You burned.
01:19:06I-I don't know what to say.
01:19:08Just say you'll show up Monday with a smile on your face.
01:19:15I will.
01:19:18This is a mistake!
01:19:20You know...
01:19:21I was thinking...
01:19:26Maybe you could be my permanent accountability partner.
01:19:30We'd love to.
01:19:31Maybe you could be my permanent accountability partner.
01:19:35We'd love to.
01:19:36We'd love to.
01:19:37I could turn back times.
01:19:40All the world was going on.
01:19:46A good time in the world.
01:19:48Now I just need more.
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