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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.
00:04:36the M&A syndrome.
00:04:37You don't have to.
00:04:38You can see.
00:04:39In the group.
00:04:40No.
00:04:41No.
00:04:42No.
00:04:43No.
00:04:44No.
00:04:45No.
00:04:46No.
00:04:47No.
00:04:49No.
00:04:51No.
00:04:53No.
00:04:54No.
00:04:55No.
00:04:56No.
00:04:57No.
00:04:58No.
00:05:00No.
00:05:01No.
00:05:03Well, well.
00:05:06You must be the charity hire.
00:05:08I'm Smear.
00:05:10I know who you are.
00:05:14I told HR I needed a superstar, not a sentient STD
00:05:17with a LinkedIn profile.
00:05:27Mop it up.
00:05:28I don't know.
00:05:32Better yet, lick it off the floor
00:05:35like the worthless gutter trash that you want.
00:05:42Also, those shoes?
00:05:44Trach it.
00:05:49Bye-bye.
00:05:51No, no, no.
00:05:51Wait!
00:05:58We are thrilled to have Tucker here.
00:06:03With the right support system,
00:06:05we believe he can help us win a championship,
00:06:09which is why we've selected an accountability partner
00:06:13for him to keep him focused on football.
00:06:17Me.
00:06:19Sorry, I'm late.
00:06:31Uh, please don't mind her.
00:06:35She's barely house trained,
00:06:37but we're working on it.
00:06:39So, as I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted.
00:06:47I want her.
00:06:48You mean the intern?
00:06:58Excuse me?
00:06:59What do you say, partner?
00:07:09Hey intern, slow down.
00:07:12You can't just point at someone and make them your babysitter.
00:07:19I've always had a thing for my babysitters.
00:07:21Why me?
00:07:23I don't know.
00:07:25There 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.
00:07:34I 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?
00:07:42Keep me out of the headlines.
00:07:44Unless 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,
00:07:51or 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.
00:08:17My job isn't to follow you around with duct tape and a fire extinguisher.
00:08:21That actually sounds pretty fun.
00:08:23I am serious.
00:08:26So am I.
00:08:27We want the same thing.
00:08:29You keep me clean,
00:08:30you look like a PR genius.
00:08:32Win-win.
00:08:36And if you don't?
00:08:38We both go down.
00:08:53Hello?
00:08:54Saw 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.
00:09:16Oh, look who's acting like she owns the place.
00:09:20You think you're special because he picked you?
00:09:27You'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.
00:09:36Oh, honey.
00:09:38I see what you're up to.
00:09:40But let me tell you who Tucker picks.
00:09:45Bombshells and boss bitches.
00:09:49And you are neither.
00:09:51Well, 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
00:10:04like a bad case of herpes.
00:10:05Oh, my god.
00:10:07So enjoy your little Cinderella moment.
00:10:11Because when midnight strikes,
00:10:13I'll be the one still holding his balls.
00:10:18And you, you'll still be in your dollar store blazer
00:10:21dumpster 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, hi.
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.
00:10:55I 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.
00:11:08And embarrass yourself.
00:11:10Nothing that she won't.
00:11:27You going to stay in there all night?
00:11:28Well, damn, intern.
00:11:38Remind me to pick out all your outfits from home.
00:11:44Remind 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.
00:12:04Tonight isn't about us.
00:12:05You're here to charm.
00:12:07Smile.
00:12:08And not end up on page six.
00:12:11If you're going to stare at me like that,
00:12:13I might start to think you like me.
00:12:17This is strictly...
00:12:27A business.
00:12:28No.
00:12:29Floss.
00:12:30Floss.
00:12:31Floss.
00:12:47We're going to be late.
00:12:49Dr. Newsom.
00:13:01He's a locker room liability.
00:13:03He'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, it's brutal.
00:13:20You do this long enough,
00:13:23and you start to believe the version of yourself of this, Ellen.
00:13:27Bad boy.
00:13:28Locker room cancer.
00:13:30Walking headline.
00:13:32Figured screw it.
00:13:34Might as well just live up to the rep.
00:13:37And now?
00:13:39I don't know who the hell I'm trying to be,
00:13:41but I do know that if I mess up, it's over.
00:13:47Not just this contract.
00:13:50My career.
00:13:54You're not the only one trying to outrun a part of yourself.
00:14:07Is that your new girlfriend, Tucker?
00:14:12Well, that's going to take a while.
00:14:16That's his intern, PR Rehab.
00:14:19She won't last long.
00:14:21Good heavens, Mike, down.
00:14:31That's the commissioner's wife.
00:14:33That's why charity cases like her stay behind the rope.
00:14:39I don't know who the commissioner is demanding an apology and a new dress for his wife.
00:14:52She's clearly overwhelmed.
00:14:54She doesn't belong in these settings.
00:14:55I tried to tell you.
00:14:56Well, this is your idea, Newsom.
00:14:57Fix it, or I'll pull your contract.
00:14:59I'll resign.
00:15:00She's not going anywhere.
00:15:01You said I need to handle her.
00:15:23I chose her.
00:15:27She goes, I go.
00:15:29You're seriously going to jeopardize your comeback.
00:15:33For an intern.
00:15:36What can I say?
00:15:37I thrive on chaos.
00:15:47Hey, wait up!
00:15:49Oh!
00:15:50Michael!
00:15:51Sorry.
00:15:52We have to stop.
00:15:56Rivers.
00:16:09I thought your last name was Richards.
00:16:15Tucker can't know who I really am.
00:16:22Do they know who you're the daughter of?
00:16:25Leon, the Hitman nurse.
00:16:29The linebacker who paralyzed their MVP 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 maiden name.
00:16:46I use it sometimes.
00:16:47I guess it makes me feel closer to her.
00:16:49Sure.
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 forgot something.
00:17:08You go ahead, I'll see you tomorrow.
00:17:33Hello?
00:17:45Oh.
00:17:50Oh.
00:17:51Sorry.
00:17:56I didn't see anything.
00:17:58Okay.
00:18:00You can cry.
00:18:01Or you can suck it up and pretend you still have a career.
00:18:04And your dignity.
00:18:06Please.
00:18:07Practically sell my credit score.
00:18:13Uh...
00:18:14How long?
00:18:15It's just...
00:18:17I got kicked out of my house.
00:18:25Yeah.
00:18:26Pack your things.
00:18:29What?
00:18:30You moving in.
00:18:31With me.
00:18:33Tucker, no.
00:18:34That's not...
00:18:3524-7 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.
00:18:46I appreciate it, but I don't need your pity.
00:18:49It's not pity.
00:18:50It's just practical.
00:18:52You can't keep me accountable if you're squatty in the team locker room.
00:18:56Oh, fuck.
00:19:06Wow.
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 TM.
00:19:18That means it's mine.
00:19:20Thanks. I can spell.
00:19:23Then we're gonna get along great.
00:19:25Who may?
00:19:48Oh, 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.
00:20:40Sweat, you're up. It's distracting.
00:20:44I'll try to be less distracting.
00:20:51Look. If we're gonna live together, we should probably set some ground rules.
00:20:57Was I a bad boy?
00:20:59Rule one. Shirts.
00:21:03Shirts.
00:21:06I feel targeted.
00:21:08Rule two.
00:21:10No flirting.
00:21:13Okay. So, shirts are mandatory.
00:21:17No flirting.
00:21:19Anything else?
00:21:21I need this job.
00:21:22I 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.
00:21:39Okay.
00:21:40I mean it, Tucker.
00:21:42I believe you.
00:21:43I mean it, Tucker.
00:21:44I believe you.
00:21:45I'm gonna go to bed now.
00:22:03Good night.
00:22:04Good night.
00:22:20Well, if it isn't PowerPoint Barbie.
00:22:23How is our resident accountability partner?
00:22:28Or wait, is it, um, handler with benefits?
00:22:36Aww.
00:22:38I mean, don't feel bad.
00:22:40We all play our part.
00:22:42Some 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.
00:22:58Okay.
00:22:59Okay.
00:23:18You good?
00:23:23You so much is 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.
00:23:32You 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.
00:23:46What are you waiting for?
00:23:48Go!
00:23:49Walk!
00:23:55Let's get you changed out of that shirt.
00:24:19What are you doing?
00:24:21Giving you something dry to wear.
00:24:22Beep!
00:24:23Well, we'll Beep!
00:24:27And it's over here.
00:24:31Yeah.
00:24:33I love you.
00:24:34I love you.
00:24:36I love you.
00:24:37I love you.
00:24:39I love you.
00:24:42I love you.
00:24:44Yes.
00:24:45I love you, too.
00:24:47I love you.
00:24:48I love you.
00:24:49I love you.
00:24:50I can fight my own battles.
00:25:12I know.
00:25:13But sometimes it's nice to know you don't have to.
00:25:17Well.
00:25:18Thanks.
00:25:20You, 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.
00:26:00Yeah.
00:26:03Guess I'll.
00:26:18Pack your bags.
00:26:21Excuse me?
00:26:21We've got a game in Vegas.
00:26:23Sunday.
00:26:24Team plan leaves 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, it's there.
00:26:37I 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.
00:26:59I'll take the king.
00:27:10You can take the couch.
00:27:12Generous.
00:27:14I'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?
00:27:42You'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?
00:27:58Then I'll have to punish you.
00:28:01And not the new ugly.
00:28:02What?
00:28:03What?
00:28:04We're just...
00:28:16We're just...
00:28:20We're just...
00:28:21Something
00:28:40What is it just the guys checking in you should probably get some sleep
00:28:46The glitter pit
00:28:51You live a game tomorrow you are not going to a strip club
00:28:56And what are you gonna do stay up all night keeping watch on me
00:28:59I know if I have to
00:29:01Suit yourself
00:29:04Oh just so you know
00:29:10This is how I sleep so you should probably just get used to the film
00:29:17Great now I have to sleep in the same room as his abs
00:29:24Great now I have to sleep in the same room as his abs
00:29:29What
00:29:31I could get used to waking up like this but he doesn't know the truth about me or the last name I'm hiding
00:29:46Which is exactly why I can't
00:29:53I could get used to waking up like this but he doesn't know the truth about me or the last name I'm hiding
00:29:59Which is exactly why I can't
00:30:01That's exactly why I can't
00:30:09So
00:30:11That was a fun sleepover
00:30:13I'm slept
00:30:15That's it
00:30:16Phone have it again
00:30:31There's a breakfast buffet
00:30:34Heard 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
00:30:44Samira
00:30:48Didn't expect to see you in Vegas
00:30:50Eli what are you doing here?
00:30:54Who are you?
00:30:56I'm her ex
00:30:58I'm her ex
00:31:05Oh no
00:31:06If Eli reveals who my dad is
00:31:09That's it
00:31:10Game over
00:31:11Eli I
00:31:12Didn't know you were covering this game
00:31:14Yeah I got bumped up from the podcast to on camera this week
00:31:18I guess I finally impressed someone
00:31:20What are you doing here?
00:31:22I'm in training for the sentinels
00:31:24Working with Tucker
00:31:27What?
00:31:29You got a problem with that?
00:31:31No
00:31:32Not at all
00:31:33I'm just surprised to see you trading your career ambitions for babysitting
00:31:37Wow
00:31:39And they let you be on camera with that personality
00:31:42Coming from a guy whose entire personality is catches balls
00:31:45Okay boys I think that is enough testosterone for one buffet
00:31:53We should get something
00:31:58You 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
00:32:22And what do you mean?
00:32:24And what do you mean?
00:32:25About your last name?
00:32:32Team Bus departs in 15
00:32:36We've got a game in a few hours
00:32:38You need to stay focused
00:32:39No distractions
00:32:40There you go again
00:32:42I was trying to control the story
00:32:44That is literally my job
00:32:56Club's already hopping
00:33:04Going out?
00:33:06Uh
00:33:08Some of the guys are grabbing drinks to celebrate the win
00:33:12Nothing crazy
00:33:18You left your own devices in Sin City?
00:33:21I don't think so
00:33:22I'm coming
00:33:23You want to keep an eye on me or you just don't want to miss out on some fun?
00:33:29I'm not here to have fun
00:33:35I'm not here to have fun
00:33:40We'll see about that
00:33:41Enter
00:33:59Have you tried not to get recognized every five feet?
00:34:02No promises
00:34:04Fame is a burden I carry
00:34:05Bravely
00:34:08Do you dance or would that be too much fun?
00:34:11Depends
00:34:12You gonna try something stupid?
00:34:14Almost definitely
00:34:20Stupid
00:34:30Tucker Newsome
00:34:32Tucker Newsome
00:34:33Can I have your autograph?
00:34:35Give me two seconds
00:34:36Two
00:34:37Be right back
00:34:44You with the tight end?
00:34:46I'm good
00:34:47Thanks
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
00:35:28One
00:35:29Two
00:35:35You okay?
00:35:37Hey!
00:35:38Here's where I can see them
00:35:41Yep
00:35:42And that is what you call a self
00:35:46You gotta be kidding me
00:35:47It was self defense
00:35:48Now
00:35:49You have to be a fool
00:35:50No
00:35:51Wait
00:35:52Don't I know you?
00:35:53You bailed your old man out of the slammer
00:35:55Like father like daughter
00:35:56See me up
00:35:57What is he talking about?
00:35:58You bailed your old man out of the slammer like father like daughter
00:36:21The linebacker
00:36:25Dirty like father like daughter
00:36:28My 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
00:36:41Usually I at least make it to the second date before I end up in jail
00:36:44This is not a date
00:36:46Be a pretty good story to tell the kids to have their lives
00:36:53Video gets out of this
00:36:55I'm finished
00:36:56I didn't see anyone with their phones out
00:36:58It'll come out somewhere
00:37:00Good
00:37:01People will see you defending an innocent woman from a violent creep
00:37:05Do you think I'm the last cause?
00:37:08No
00:37:11I think you're used to people treating you like one
00:37:14So you act like you are
00:37:16Sorry for pulling you into this mess
00:37:28You did it
00:37:30I walked right in
00:37:32Eyes wide open
00:37:34I've heard
00:37:35You made battle
00:37:36You made battle
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
00:37:55By the way
00:37:56You'll be out of here in a minute
00:37:57You on the other hand can enjoy your complimentary night in the slammer
00:38:04What?
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
00:38:18Spoiler alert
00:38:19You're fired
00:38:21She was defending yourself
00:38:22And you were defending her
00:38:24Blah, blah, blah
00:38:25She'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
00:38:38You're really willing to blow up your career, your entire future, for her
00:38:44You're damn right I would
00:38:47Either 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
00:39:00What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas
00:39:08Oh
00:39:20Well
00:39:21That 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
00:39:31That was worse than the team locker room after 2 a days in the dead of August
00:39:38when we get home I need a shower like an exorcism level shower just don't use
00:39:46all the hot water please
00:39:49you know there's like eight bathrooms in this house right yeah but this one's the one
00:40:17I do
00:40:47oh my god jesus why did this just turn into a cold plunge fancy mansion has a broken water here
00:41:04that looks good
00:41:17it'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 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
00:42:04don't let me down
00:42:16mr hewsome they're ready for you in studio b please follow me
00:42:26just stick to the talking points i'll give the internet a reason to cancel you
00:42:30it's gonna be 45 minutes of softballs i got this
00:42:33i'm her ex
00:42:39and here he is right on time
00:42:54all 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 ugly that's new
00:43:29a lot of fans are surprised the sentinels are taking a chance on you some even saying it's a pr stunt
00:43:36what 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
00:43:46it's everything that happens off the field let'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 also the most volatile
00:44:02people like to call you the league's favorite cautionary tale
00:44:06i've made mistakes i've owned them and 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
00:44:24was that another example of your temper getting better
00:44:27then i was here to talk about football
00:44:35so
00:44:36can we take five
00:44:52tucker stop tucker wait stop this is a trap he's not interviewing he's trying to humiliate me
00:45:02i know but that is exactly why you cannot lose it in there you heard what he said i did
00:45:08but if you fire back he wins
00:45:12if 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
00:45:32i'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
00:45:53all right we are back tuck it loose where were we
00:45:56here please
00:45:58shoulders down
00:45:59first question deflect then redirect
00:46:03you 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 in
00:46:12front of me
00:46:14so no regrets
00:46:16no
00:46:17gratitude
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
00:46:26i 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
00:46:38yes
00:46:39you can keep judging
00:46:41i'm just gonna keep moving forward
00:46:52you were incredible in there
00:46:59you were incredible
00:47:02we made a pretty good team don't we
00:47:04i could get used to that
00:47:06what
00:47:08you
00:47:10tell me what to do
00:47:22you
00:47:23you
00:47:23you
00:47:24you
00:47:26all my life i was looking for a sign
00:47:31wasn't sure where to find a peace of mind
00:47:42oh star
00:47:44that end sleeping with the intern now that's a scandal
00:47:47i should knock your teeth out
00:47:52try me isa you lay a hand on me and this isn't just a franquish 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
00:48:07and don't bother coming back you ungrateful little
00:48:11bitch
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
00:48:21i 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 and you have yourself an exclusive
00:48:38deal no pictures here
00:48:48what the hell was that
00:48:50there was me saving your 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
00:49:02pure major crisis comms
00:49:04his case is textbook fame violence media spin total brain meltdown
00:49:09i know every of the detail
00:49:13well you saved my ass again we need to be more careful
00:49:18you're right
00:49:22you were just my accountability partner
00:49:24that's it no 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
00:49:44hello
00:49:44so my own daughter sold me out
00:49:49you're gonna be sorry you pathetic
00:49:51fucking cockroach
00:50:04you've got a charity event tonight
00:50:077 pm downtown breast cancer awareness
00:50:11media will be there
00:50:12of course
00:50:14which means i'll be there too
00:50:17to manage optics
00:50:19nothing more
00:50:20fine
00:50:22good
00:50:24great
00:50:37smile let's try to avoid any controversy tonight
00:50:40well 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
00:50:53see how long that lasts
00:50:55he's actually been nothing but professional
00:50:57a model representative of the team
00:50:59so far
00:51:02we all know it's only a matter of time before he screws up again
00:51:06enjoy the evening
00:51:07i don't believe that
00:51:14yeah well you know what they say
00:51:16zebra can't change its stripes
00:51:21well look who it is
00:51:22long time no see
00:51:27long time no see
00:51:29i didn't realize you were covering this
00:51:31oh yeah last minute simon
00:51:33charity sentiment overpriced champagne
00:51:34plus people love redemption arc
00:51:37i've been watching the numbers on the podcast interview higher than any other episode we've done
00:51:41this season
00:51:42oh 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
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
00:51:58it's working
00:51:59what's your angle
00:52:01believe 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
00:52:07ladies and gentlemen
00:52:12thank 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
00:52:27because tonight we're auctioning off the players
00:52:34because tonight we're auctioning off the players
00:52:37yes
00:52:48that's right folks tonight's prize isn't a vintage bottle of chateau margot
00:52:53it's a dinner date with the city's finest
00:52:56and by fine we mean really fine
00:53:00first up you know him you love him he has more touchdowns than the rest
00:53:04this month please welcome number 88 tucker newsome
00:53:14welcome tucker looking very handsome
00:53:17tell 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 sees me
00:53:28a man who's present we love it okay lightning round
00:53:38dine in or take out cooking for two i tried
00:53:42tattoos or no
00:53:45all earned
00:53:46and one last thing before the bidding begins ladies you didn't think we'd let
00:54:02him off the stage without making him work a little harder for it did you
00:54:05it is for charity after all hit it
00:54:18it is
00:54:27it is
00:54:30Are you bitter?
00:54:44Does everyone know why you'd be cost a bit of time until I get you?
00:54:52And I'm 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, don't me
00:55:07You're loving my hands
00:55:09You're loving my hands
00:55:11You're loving my hands
00:55:13Tearing down the bridges and you know that I am
00:55:16You're loving my hands
00:55:18You'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
00:55:25I'm in your love in 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
00:55:42$2,000?
00:55:43Me
00:55:44$2,000
00:55:46$2,000
00:55:47$2,500
00:55:48Do I hear three?
00:55:50$3,000
00:55:52Okay
00:55:53$3,500
00:55:54I'm fine
00:55:55Do I hear five?
00:55:57Do I hear five?
00:55:58Right here
00:55:59$5,000
00:56:01Going once
00:56:02Going twice
00:56:03$10,000
00:56:04$10,000
00:56:05Well, well
00:56:09$10,000 from Ms. Jules Lancaster
00:56:13He's got a king
00:56:18Do I hear 11?
00:56:20$10,000 going once
00:56:22Going twice
00:56:24Sold
00:56:26Better cancel your plans, Taki
00:56:30You're mine tonight
00:56:32You 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
00:57:50New beginnings
00:57:51rich
00:57:53New beginnings
00:57:57New beginnings
00:57:59New beginnings
00:58:02New demasi
00:58:04Newît
00:58:06Rams
00:58:07You're okay?
00:58:13I just..uh..I think I need to lay down.
00:58:18Alright come on there's a quiet room just off to the lobby.
00:58:22I'll take you there.
00:58:28What are you doing I miss you Sammy we were so good together stop it can be like when we first met
00:58:49we couldn't keep our hands off each other no no get your hands off what the hell we're in the middle of
00:59:00something Tucker you sick son of a bitch
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
00:59:52but the truth is there was only one person I was up on that stage stripping for
01:00:15morning hi
01:00:39what is it I shouldn't be here too late for that you are just tell him the truth about who you really
01:00:56are if he cares about you it won't matter Tucker there's something I need to tell you Leon Rivers
01:01:10he's a disgrace an embarrassment he torched his career hurt people dragged the game through the mud
01:01:18that guy makes me sick sorry you were saying
01:01:26she said he's a cautionary tale and I would never want to do anything to jeopardize your comeback
01:01:35hey don't look away from this for me whatever happens we can deal with it you're making a mistake
01:01:51maybe it's mine to make
01:02:05this is ok
01:02:14this is ok
01:02:14you ready to experience greatness my protein and smoothie specialty
01:02:42just promise me you're not going to start making me do push-ups
01:02:45I'll see
01:02:47that can't be good
01:02:55Gus you been online today
01:03:05no why
01:03:07you fucked up
01:03:09no son I told you it was just a matter of time
01:03:12oh my god
01:03:14what the hell with this
01:03:21how
01:03:23I don't understand
01:03:24maybe he'll think twice before blowing me off next time
01:03:40maybe he'll think twice before blowing me off next time
01:03:52you're sleeping with the intern you violated your morality clause so you're suspended
01:03:59indefinitely
01:04:01Tucker 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
01:04:14they 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
01:04:29I need to get out of here
01:04:33you don't have to leave Samira
01:04:35you didn't do anything wrong
01:04:37you walk out that door
01:04:40they win
01:04:41sometimes you need to know when to punt and live to play another down
01:04:44what the hell do you want from me
01:05:07listen up
01:05:08you just signed your old man's death warrant
01:05:14that 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
01:05:35that's not my fault
01:05:37it is now
01:05:39because if I go down
01:05:41they're not just coming for me
01:05:43they're coming for you
01:05:46and him
01:05:47this
01:05:53is because of your mistakes
01:05:57again
01:05:58you can't hold 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
01:06:14I spent years proving that I am not you
01:06:15that I am better than your screw-ups
01:06:17you expect me to blow it all up just to keep me breathing
01:06:22yeah
01:06:24that's right
01:06:25I'm the only family you got
01:06:27I'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
01:06:39and I sure as hell didn't gamble it away
01:06:41you done?
01:06:48what could I even do?
01:06:49publicly take the ball for the video
01:06:51say it was you
01:06:53who 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
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
01:07:28don't let them down
01:07:30show you
01:07:45so sorry about your leaked tape
01:07:49I can't imagine who would've had a reason to do something so awful
01:07:52You think this is a game?
01:07:54I 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. But you chose her.
01:08:08You torched my career.
01:08:11Please. You were holding a lit match the entire time.
01:08:14I just poured some gasoline on it.
01:08:20Thank 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...
01:08:40If you're gonna 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.
01:08:59Leon 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.
01:09:12I 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.
01:09:29So if anyone should face the consequences for what happened...
01:09:32It's me.
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.
01:09:50I 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.
01:10:02And 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.
01:10:13You were always worth the risk.
01:10:18So...
01:10:20You're saying this was a personal failing on your part?
01:10:26Yes.
01:10:28And I'll accept the consequences.
01:10:30Just don't make Tucker your scapegoat.
01:10:32Go.
01:10:37Then, as far as the Sentinels are concerned...
01:10:42...this matter is resolved.
01:10:45Tucker Newsome...
01:10:47...has officially been cleared to play on Sunday.
01:11:03You 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?
01:11:14No.
01:11:16But I thought you trusted me enough to tell me.
01:11:18I do trust you.
01:11:20I'm sorry.
01:11:22But 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.
01:11:39You lied to save me.
01:11:44Yes, we're even now.
01:11:50You don't have to go.
01:11:52I'm not your accountability partner anymore.
01:11:56Besides, you need to focus on the playoffs.
01:12:00No. Screw that.
01:12:01Screw that.
01:12:08What now?
01:12:11Hello?
01:12:13Where's the butt down here?
01:12:15She actually bought it!
01:12:17All I had to say was that they killed me and...
01:12:21She's on the podium!
01:12:24I don't...
01:12:25Your piece of shit dad lied to you.
01:12:27He's not in debt.
01:12:28He's on the table.
01:12:30He's on the table.
01:12:36I don't know why I'm surprised.
01:12:38He has disappointed me my whole life.
01:12:43He 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.
01:12:54My job.
01:12:55My future.
01:12:56And you saved mine.
01:12:59It has to count for something.
01:13:03It 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.
01:13:16How?
01:13:17If I know one thing about Leon Rivers...
01:13:22He loves to hear himself talk.
01:13:25So we get him talking.
01:13:26You sure about this?
01:13:27No.
01:13:28But I'm doing it anyway.
01:13:29Hey.
01:13:30You sure about this?
01:13:31No.
01:13:32But I'm doing it anyway.
01:13:34Hey.
01:13:35Hey.
01:13:36Hey.
01:13:37Hey.
01:13:38Hey.
01:13:39We will record everything.
01:13:40All right.
01:13:41Clean feed.
01:13:42My team back at the studio will record it all.
01:13:44And you're sure it won't glitch?
01:13:45This has to work.
01:13:46It will.
01:13:47It will.
01:13:48I know I can't make right what I did.
01:13:49I know I can't make right what I did.
01:13:50But I'm not sure about this.
01:13:51You sure about this?
01:13:52No.
01:13:53But I'm doing it anyway.
01:13:54Hey.
01:13:55You ready?
01:13:56We will record everything.
01:13:57All right.
01:13:58Clean feed.
01:13:59My team back at the studio will record it all.
01:14:02And you're sure it won't glitch?
01:14:03This has to work.
01:14:04It will.
01:14:05I know I can't make right what I did.
01:14:07I'm really ashamed.
01:14:08I'm so sorry.
01:14:09You're just lucky I didn't press charges.
01:14:10I'm even luckier that I didn't beat you to death in that hotel room.
01:14:14You're alive.
01:14:15He's here.
01:14:16All right.
01:14:17Show time.
01:14:18He's here.
01:14:19All right.
01:14:20Show time.
01:14:21Okay.
01:14:22I know.
01:14:23I can't make right what I did.
01:14:24I'm really ashamed.
01:14:25I'm so sorry.
01:14:26You're just lucky I didn't press charges.
01:14:27And even luckier that I didn't beat you to death in that hotel room.
01:14:30You're alive.
01:14:34He's here.
01:14:39All right.
01:14:44Showtime.
01:15:04You're late.
01:15:06You're disgusting.
01:15:08What the fuck were you doing here?
01:15:10You still bitter? After everything I taught you?
01:15:13You have never been a 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.
01:15:27Same as always.
01:15:29Well, you're not gonna survive this.
01:15:31Sweetheart.
01:15:33The League already bought you a little confession.
01:15:35Your golden boy's back in uniform.
01:15:39And me?
01:15:41I'm sitting on the payout of a lifetime.
01:15:45You should be thanking me.
01:15:47Almost everything because of you.
01:15:49I can't say it.
01:15:51But...
01:15:53You kept the team's biggest offensive weapon on the field.
01:15:57Everybody wins.
01:15:59I just better pray that your boyfriend delivers.
01:16:03Because if the Sentinels lose today...
01:16:07It 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.
01:16:17It'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 by three.
01:16:34One final drive.
01:16:36This is it.
01:16:38Set!
01:16:42Woo!
01:17:03yeah!
01:17:13Yes!
01:17:15Leon Rivers, you're under arrest for conspiracy, wire fraud and rocketeering!
01:17:19Wait, wait, wait. What?
01:17:27A little red.
01:17:29Look at that!
01:17:31Look at that!
01:17:41Set me up!
01:17:49You set me up!
01:17:51You conniving little bitch!
01:17:53Let go of me!
01:17:55You don't understand!
01:17:57This is my life! You can go get it, dude!
01:17:59No! I did what I had to do!
01:18:01You are doing what you always do!
01:18:03Cry, cheat,
01:18:05you and me!
01:18:07I've done a lot of stupid things in my life!
01:18:09You were my biggest mistake!
01:18:15You played your last down!
01:18:21Run to our left!
01:18:23Let me go!
01:18:25Oh!
01:18:27Nice hit!
01:18:29Blonde thigh blitz!
01:18:31You never saw me coming out!
01:18:33Neither did I!
01:18:35Tucky-Poo!
01:18:37Oh! We did it!
01:18:39We didn't do anything!
01:18:41You tried to sabotage us!
01:18:43Oh! That was just added motivation!
01:18:45Tucker Newsome!
01:18:47Tucker Newsome!
01:18:51Congratulations!
01:18:53I was wrong about you!
01:18:55And you!
01:18:57You're fired!
01:18:59What?!
01:19:01Samira!
01:19:03You've been promoted to head of team PR!
01:19:05You burned it!
01:19:07I-I don't know what to say!
01:19:09Just say you'll show up Monday with a smile on your face!
01:19:13I will!
01:19:15Thank you!
01:19:17This is a mistake!
01:19:19This is a mistake!
01:19:25You know...
01:19:27I was thinking...
01:19:29Maybe you could be my permanent accountability partner.
01:19:33We love you!
01:19:35We love you!
01:19:37I could turn back times...
01:19:39All the words,
01:19:41That is going on...
01:19:43And without time in the world...
01:19:45Now I just need more...
01:19:47No!
01:19:49I don't know.
01:19:51No!
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