GOOD FOLLOW - All Things Athletes Unlimited, Friendship & More with Sydney Colson & Theresa Plaisance

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Podcast Summary:

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Episode: GOOD FOLLOW – All Things Athletes Unlimited, Friendship & More with Sydney Colson & Theresa Plaisance
Release Date: November 6, 2025
Location: Recorded at Athletes Unlimited Welcome Weekend, Nashville, TN

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Episode Overview

This episode, hosted by Roz Goldenwoode, features in-depth, heartfelt, and humor-filled interviews with basketball stars Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance. The focus is on their experiences in Athletes Unlimited (AU), the growth and culture of AU, the transformative power of the league on and off the court, and the unique bond between Colson and Plaisance that has fueled both their playing careers and their success as podcast co-hosts. The conversation highlights the significance of community and opportunity in women's basketball, the evolution of professional sports for women, and the joy they find in friendship and self-expression.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Move to Nashville and AU's Growth

• Why Nashville? (01:37–02:37)

  • Sydney reflects on the league’s relocation from Dallas, stating the city was "prime for professional women's basketball," and the move was validated by the enthusiastic reception from the community.
    • Quote: "The city was excited about it and the players loved it...the reception will be even greater." — Sydney Colson [01:45]

• League Culture and Support

  • Roz observes the authentic connection and advocacy the players have for AU.
    • Quote: "It became very evident immediately that the players really care about the league...you guys are fighting for the growth of this league." — Roz Goldenwoode [03:57]

• Player-Led Structure (04:34–06:46)

  • Sydney explains AU’s unique player executive committee and the sense of ownership and gratitude it inspires.
    • Quote: "These men didn't have to start the basketball league. AU has been here doing this for almost five years now. It's literally changed some people's basketball trajectory." — Sydney Colson [05:42]

• AU as a Life-Changer

  • Sydney credits AU with rejuvenating her career, leading to championship seasons with the Aces and creating opportunities beyond basketball.

Friendship & Podcasting: Colson and Plaisance

• Dynamic Duo Origins (07:57–08:52, 19:23–21:16)

  • The instant "kindred spirit" connection in Vegas, and mutual respect and admiration.

    • Quote: "You see things the same, like, along moral lines...I like having good people in my life...I always jokingly say, like, I can make money off of this woman." — Sydney Colson [08:04]

    • Quote: "It was just, like, kindred spirits. Like, you just felt like...there were some things that ran thicker than blood. Sydney is definitely one of those people in my life." — Teresa Plaisance [20:00]

• Friendship Fostering Opportunity (21:36–23:46)

  • Sid's encouragement pulled TP into the podcasting scene, believing in her comedic and on-camera talents before she believed in herself.
    • Quote: "Sometimes a friend will pull you into a great opportunity or see it in you before you see it in yourself." — Roz Goldenwoode [23:38]
    • Quote: "I didn't really take my humor to television...Sid starts, like, dropping little tidbits, like, hey, you could do tv, right?...eventually she was just like, hop on the zoom call...it's a TV show." — Teresa Plaisance [21:36–22:59]

Women’s Basketball Landscape and Individuality in AU

• Multiple Podcasts on the Indiana Fever (08:52–09:49)

  • Sydney notes the proliferation of podcasts reflects growing player opportunity in women's sports due to NIL, sponsorships, and expanded visibility.

• AU’s Distinct Culture

  • TP: AU celebrates individuality, encourages self-expression, and fosters a uniquely supportive and growth-oriented environment.
    • Quote: "Here at AU they really encourage you to absolutely be yourself...I just love the individuality of AU and just how they celebrate that." — Teresa Plaisance [14:10]

• Format and Competition (16:22–17:42)

  • TP explains the AU format — team shuffling, individual scoring — creates engaging "games within the game", nurturing strategic creativity and camaraderie.

Reflections on Career, Purpose, and Growth

• Injury, Resilience, and Mentorship (10:00–11:39)

  • Sydney describes rehab as “a mental journey as well as physical,” and uses this time to support and mentor other players.
    • Quote: "You got hurt for a reason...I was able to pour into other people more...I became, I think, even more selfless." — Sydney Colson [10:00]

• Intentions for AU Season (11:13–11:39, 23:59–25:30)

  • Both players are focused on making an impact regardless of health or setbacks, emphasizing community, mentorship, and self-belief.
    • Quote: "I just want to give whatever I can give, even if I'm not fully healthy." — Sydney Colson [11:16]
    • Quote: "This year is going to be a year of I'm coming in, I'm going to be a badass, I'm going to do what I do, and I'm also going to have a lot of fun doing it." — Teresa Plaisance [24:50]

Memorable Team Moments and Legacy

• Aces Championship Reflections (18:07–19:02)

  • TP characterizes playing for the Aces and with stars like A'ja Wilson as transformative and inspiring.
    • Quote: "You meet, like, an A'ja Wilson...and they're beyond humble...their work ethic...who they are...it was a really special place to be. I just love to see their success." — Teresa Plaisance [18:25]

• Looking Forward: AU's Star-Powered Season (11:39–12:26, 25:30–26:10)

  • Both express excitement for a star-studded AU season, with future Hall of Famers and top talent.
    • Quote: "We're literally talking future hall of Famers...star-studded roster...this is the most momentum AU basketball has had so far." — Roz Goldenwoode [11:43]
    • Quote: "I'm really looking forward to stepping back on the court and, you know, tapping into the college version of myself." — Teresa Plaisance [25:26]
    • Quote: "Let's do it. Let's go." — Sydney Colson [25:33]

Appreciation and Impact

• Community and Legacy (25:46–26:11)
  • Both guests and Roz express gratitude for each other and the broader support and coverage of women’s basketball.
    • Quote: "The way that you cover us, it's just...the passion for women's sports is deep within you as well and it radiates through the way that you cover us." — Teresa Plaisance [25:50]

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Notable Quotes & Moments (With Timestamps)

• “No, Maturity, professionalism.” — Sydney Colson [01:22] (joking about the team's fun-loving, shenanigan-friendly vibe)
• “Your presence at AU, really, anything you go to is like a very good sign...so it’s always good to see you. And it’s good to see you advocating and doing so much for AU, honestly.” — Sydney Colson [03:25]
• “AU has been here doing this for almost five years now. It has literally changed some people’s basketball trajectory and their careers.” — Sydney Colson [05:42]
• “All the external pressures that come with pro sports are kind of taken away and you're surrounded by your peers who are also your teammates and your competitors. So...it just provides everyone an opportunity to be themselves.” — Teresa Plaisance [14:52]
• “Sydney is definitely one of those people in my life…The way that she shows up for others, I think, is what makes Sid the most special.” — Teresa Plaisance [20:00]
• “Sometimes a friend will pull you into a great opportunity or see it in you before you see it in yourself.” — Roz Goldenwoode [23:38]
• “I'm going to come and do exactly what I've always been doing, and I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not putting any pressures on what I need to be or what it needs to look like, because I don't think that's what makes basketball fun.” — Teresa Plaisance [24:50]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:37] AU’s move to Nashville and the city’s WNBA ambitions
• [04:35] AU’s player-led structure and origins
• [07:57] The beginning of the Colson-Plaisance dynamic and their podcast journey
• [10:00] Sydney Colson on injury, perspective, and mentorship
• [14:10] TP on AU’s culture of individuality and self-expression
• [16:22] Teresa explains AU’s unique competition format
• [18:07] TP reflects on Aces championship experience
• [19:23] Deep dive into the friendship and podcast partnership
• [23:59] TP on intentions for the upcoming AU season and embracing joy on the court

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Tone and Feel

• Bright, up-tempo, inclusive, and supportive
• Equal parts heartfelt, humorous, and insightful
• Focus on authenticity, vulnerability, and mutual admiration among strong women
• Celebratory of women’s basketball, friendship, and self-empowerment

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For New Listeners

This episode is a must-listen for fans of women’s basketball, those interested in the evolution of player-led leagues, and anyone who enjoys stories of friendship, personal growth, and the intersection of sports and personality. Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance’s bond shines throughout, making the show about far more than just the games—it’s about community, opportunity, and the transformative power of believing in yourself and in each other.

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Transcript

[Sydney Colson]

You're listening to DraftKings Network.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Hey everyone. Welcome to Goodfellow show presented by DraftKings. I'm Roz Goldenwoode and in today's show we have two exclusive interviews for you. I had the opportunity to go travel to Nashville, Tennessee to attend Athletes Unlimited's welcome weekend. A whole tray of events. It was really exciting and the energy was amazing as they gear up for season five, which will tip off in February of 2026. And while I was there, I had the chance to have some exclusive sit downs and catch ups with the players there. So we will be talking to and giving you access to these conversations every Thursday in this month of November. So make sure you're staying locked in. And it starts today. Okay? In today's episode, I talk with Sydney Colson and Teresa Pleissance. So buckle up because you know, with Sid and tp, it is always a crazy fun time. I'm always so happy when I get to see you because I know it's going to be great vibes. I know it's going to be positivity, potential shenanigans and laughs.

[Sydney Colson]

No, Maturity, professionalism.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

That's the name I'm like, I have. So I think you do walk with maturity, professionalism every now and then. And shenanigans and shenanigans. But we are in Nashville, Tennessee.

[Sydney Colson]

Yes, we are.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

AU Season 5 is coming up and it, I mean, what do you love so much about Nashville? You're running it back here, right?

[Sydney Colson]

Last year was really exciting. We went from Dallas in year three to Nashville last season. And it was, you know, a decision that we had to collectively make with AU staff. Like there were a lot of changes in a business stance going on, but even though we wanted to be back in Dallas, they did present such a good case for Nashville that it was like we really can't pass on this opportunity. Like as you know, they have the desire to have a WNBA team here. We were like the city's kind of prime for, for professional women's basketball right now. And so I think it would have been a real miss for us to not take that chance last year. And it didn't even end up being a chance. Like people, they showed up, they were super supportive. Like the city was excited about it and the players loved it. So it was, it's really good that we're gonna come back. Cause I think the reception will be even greater.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yeah, it's fertile grounds here. I mean, I was at a couple of the games and matchups last season and it was A great crowd, great energy. All the things. But before we came.

[Sydney Colson]

I know. We love when you pull up.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Oh, it was so nice. I think we cried.

[Sydney Colson]

I gave out roses.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

I gave out roses. And then you gave one back to me.

[Sydney Colson]

I did. No thorns or anything. I was like, being real.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

I do feel like every time I see you, there's a moment to cry. Like, because we be having hard times. Look, but be dead serious, but, like, small talk.

[Sydney Colson]

Let's get right to it. You change my life. It's deep. Immediately.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yo, you.

[Sydney Colson]

Every time. Every time. What's up? How you doing? Thank you.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Oh, thank you, thank you.

[Sydney Colson]

No, seriously, I mean that. Why is she so.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

I'm not even this silly.

[Sydney Colson]

Normally.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

You bring it out of me.

[Sydney Colson]

When you came, though, I think because of what you've done for, like, women in your profession and being a former player, like, your presence at au, really, anything that you go to is like a very good sign. It means that. Cause you don't just show up anywhere. So it's gotta be thriving if Roz is showing up. So it's always good to see you. And it's good to see you, you know, like, advocating it and doing so much for au, honestly. Yeah, yeah.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

No, I appreciate that. And when I came, it became very evident immediately that the players really care about the league, which is sometimes not, you know, always the emotion that's shared. It's, you know, it's sometimes it's contentious or, you know, disappointed or angry or wanting more this and that. But instead it feels like, you know, you guys are fighting for the growth of this league and the opportunity to have this option when, you know, a WNBA season isn't there. And a lot of that also happens, too. There's a player executive committee here. Yeah, that's actually something I was not aware of before I pulled up to au, that this is player led as well.

[Sydney Colson]

Yeah.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

How so?

[Sydney Colson]

Like, I mean, since season one, I was. I've been a part since season one. And, you know, John. John Petroff and Jonathan Soros are co founders. They started AU with softball, volleyball and lacrosse. So we were the fourth sport. So before that 2021 inaugural season, we were having conversations because they wanted to figure out, like, how interested might w players be and professional players be. So for a lot of us, you would love to have an option to not have to go overseas. You just weren't sure how viable this option really was and how it could have been a scam. It could have just been somebody, you know, but the fact that you had three other sports to see. Okay, this is real because I have a product that I can look at. They're serious about this, they're paying good money. The things that have happened since season one. I'm glad to have been a part of the PC since then. But it's just their buy in like you can't. I think we make sure to make sure that the rest of our player core is like grateful for this opportunity because just in year five there's been so much growth. But also these men didn't have to start the basketball league. Like we could have still been having to go overseas. People would have been waiting a couple more years for a rival to come about. But AU has been here doing this for almost five years now. And you know, it's literally, it has literally changed some people's basketball trajectory and you know, their, their careers. I was out of the league after, after the bubble season and AU was in Las Vegas and you know, it was a great first season. We had a lot of WNBA players so it was very competitive. And because we were right there in Vegas, Becky and the staff, they were able to come watch games. And I wasn't the only one. A lot of people got training camp contracts but for me specifically being on that Aces team that year, we won a championship and then we won another one. So it changed a lot for me just being able to still be competitive in a league.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yeah, I mean having the option can change not only the trajectory of a career, but of life. I mean, you know, being a part of that team, the chemistry of it, you guys were just irresistible in some ways. People wanted more, you know, the branding, the storytelling. I mean your business, the business of SID explodes out of that too. And like it puts you on a trajectory where like the rest of your life looks different than it did before playing AU 100%.

[Sydney Colson]

That's why I always credit it with, you know, giving me a chance to show what I can do. But yes, jump starting everything that's happened for me thus far. You know, even meeting TP and us having a show after that season and everything that's come since then, like it's look God's timing. I never question it.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yeah. And TP is here. Theresa Pleissance, she's actually also in the.

[Sydney Colson]

Room like watching for what reason? I don't know.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

And making this incredibly awkward for. I thought you've held up very well during this given that she is there. But you know, you guys have this chance to play together in Vegas and now you've got this Thriving podcast that's now unsupervised with Sid and tp.

[Sydney Colson]

Yeah.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

What was it where the two of you were like, you and you were like, we are a fit. We're a dynamic duo, and I want to do this with you. Why did it work?

[Sydney Colson]

It just worked. I just. We hit it off immediately in Vegas in training camp, and it was just one of those things, you know, when people say somebody's like a kindred spirit, you just. You see things the same, like, along moral lines foundationally, the way you were raised. Like, I just. I like having good people in my life, people I can trust, people who add to my life and I add to theirs. And that was what our friendship was. On top of the fact I was like, this girl's hilarious. So I always jokingly say, like, I can make money off of this woman. That's exactly. That's exactly what's happened. But she's. She's a force and a talent in her own right. So it was just, like I said, it was God's timing for us to meet at that time, and. And I'm grateful for it.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yeah. You know, it actually makes me think, too, of your WNBA team. You played with the Indiana Fever this year. Y' all had to be the most talkative podcasty team in the W. There were three different podcasts. Just three, or were there more? It was you, I think so it is. Aaliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham all had podcasts. How did y' all navigate that?

[Sydney Colson]

Buddy really came to the. The locker room or Jim talking about it. You just did your own thing off the court, just like, you know. Cause I don't know. It's just. This is an interesting time in women's sports where, like, typically, people weren't getting this many opportunities. There were rarely players, especially if you're not a superstar player, you're not having a podcast or doing anything. So the landscape of things have changed since Nil, since just more eyes on the sports, since partnerships and sponsorships that people have. And so people are just trying to take advantage and maximize the opportunities that you have.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yeah.

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[Roz Goldenwoode]

And there's plenty of captivating human beings, you know, who also happen to be good at basketball. I didn't even get to ask you, like, how was. How was your knee? How was your acl? How was your rehab?

[Sydney Colson]

Is it going well? Yeah, it's going well. Tomorrow will be 11 weeks, and it's been. It's very. I forgot how much of a mental journey it is, you know, as well as physical, but, you know, I just. I always try to look at stuff from a glass at full perspective, find the silver lining in things like trust that whatever God's purpose is for me, I don't have to understand it in the moment. Cause every other time things have happened in my life, I've been like, huh? But then it makes sense down the line. So the older I've gotten, I'm like, trust that you were. You got hurt for a reason. It's not the story you wanted to happen. You didn't want it to happen that way. But I can see, like, why I needed to be sidelined. I was able to pour into other people more. I was able to. I don't think I'm a selfish person, but I became, I think, even more selfless. So, yeah, I just. Since I've been there in the off season, I'm just, you know, strengthening it, doing a lot of bending, which was super painful in the beginning, but I'm in a good place now. People are like, oh, I forgot you were hurt. You're, like, walking around normally, but, yeah, I'm just trusting the timing of it all.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

What would be your focus, this athlete's unlimited season?

[Sydney Colson]

You know what, we're figuring out what it's gonna look like. But I told them, like, under no circumstance do I wanna be anywhere else. Like a you means a lot to me. I still wanna support the other players who are there, you know, learn from them, have them learn from me. Cause we have a lot of. A lot of rookies. But I just want to give whatever I can give, even if I'm not fully healthy.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

The roster this season for AU is extra star studded.

[Sydney Colson]

It is.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

I mean, like, we're literally talking future hall of Famers, things like that. You know, there was a really fabulous welcome dinner. That was so cool. You guys have had a tray of events here in Tennessee. You're running it back in Nashville.

[Sydney Colson]

I know.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

So would you say this is the most momentum AU basketball has, Women's basketball has had so far?

[Sydney Colson]

Yeah. I think this welcome week with our rookies and our vets has made us, like, really excited for the season in February. And so, you know, hopefully people will come out and show love. February 4th is the first game you.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Can watch on TV, too. You ink it up with ESPN. So all eyes, big opportunity. And I know. I'm really excited for it.

[Sydney Colson]

Yes, me too. I can't wait to see you there.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

I know. All right, great. Thank you so much for your time.

[Sydney Colson]

I love you, my girl. Appreciate you.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Is it time to cry?

[Sydney Colson]

Now.

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[Roz Goldenwoode]

Today. In addition to talking with me, you've been doing photo shoots and like media day type things and I enjoyed watching you through the circuit. How has it been for you?

[Teresa Pleissance]

It's been so much fun. I think AU just does a great job of allowing everyone to have their own self expression. Like a lot of times in sport they try to make you uniform and everyone fit into this mold and here at AU they really encourage you to like absolutely be yourself and even when they do like okay, you're gonna wear this AU sweatshirt today but you get to wear everything else to make it look like it's you. So like I just love the individual individuality of AU and just how they celebrate that.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yeah, I mean for you with au, this is now four seasons in a row. Why do you keep coming back to Athletes Unlimited? Like what are you getting out of playing in this league?

[Teresa Pleissance]

I've always played overseas. I was doing really well overseas. It was like good easy money to make as a post player going overseas and I was doing it for so long that I'm like, yeah, you miss a lot going overseas, like birthdays, holidays. It's just hard to see life go on and you are just working really hard. I came to AU and I absolutely like fell back in love with the game of basketball. All the external pressures that come with pro sports are kind of taken away and you're surrounded by your peers who are also your teammates and your competitors. So there's a level of like understanding and a level of why or understanding people's why. And it just brings a little bit more out of, you know who you are and you just learn and you grow a lot as an individual on and off the court through au. And I think that it just provides everyone an opportunity to be themselves. And I was perfect just the way I was showing up. No one told me like what I need to do more. I need to be better at this. Like I was self aware and I was able to self coach and also like take criticisms and compliments from my peers around me who I felt like truly cared about me. And this is just the perfect atmosphere for growth. And I couldn't be more grateful for AU in my time here.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

This format, right, because it's five on five, you switch teams throughout the season and also individuals are scored. You can get a plus or a minus depending on if you're doing good things on the court or bad things. Like how does that work also in growing your game and the experience.

[Teresa Pleissance]

So I love AU because of there's games within the game you wouldn't play some things like you would traditionally play a traditional basketball game. And I love whenever you need a foul, when you wouldn't typically foul, but in order for you to win the quarter points, you would foul, put them at the free throw line and you're playing the long game in terms of all the games. But for you to win that quarter, you need to put them at the free throw line to get another possession so you can get another shot. And it's just the games within the game, the layers to AU and also the dynamics of when you play on a basketball team, you play with like 12 women and it's the same ladies every day that you're playing with and competing with. You're scoping out who on on other teams you feel like you would play best with. If you get to a captain's chair, like, who are you gonna select? And also you're keeping good vibes because you don't want to be like that teammate that's like, oh, I don't want her on my team. So like it, like it's a really healthy environment. It's so much fun. And I think that like the games within the game of basketball also make it extremely exciting.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yeah, it can be really exciting. Like in the group chat to talk about the strategies and what you're seeing, even for fandom, just kind of following what's going on. Absolutely. I'll take a look. Also at your time in the wnba, one of your more recent chapters was with the Las Vegas Aces. You won a championship with them. First of all, what did you think of their turnaround back to the championship, now cementing you as a part of this dynasty, too?

[Teresa Pleissance]

There are certain teams that, like, just will always hold a special place in your heart. And for me, the Aces are definitely going to always have a piece of my heart. And you just want to see teams that have poured into you do well to see the way that they've been able to just take over the league in the last however many years. Four years. Three and four. It's been crazy, and it's also been really awesome. Like, I was able to play with Asia Wilson, one of the greatest players in the world, and you just understand that you hear about these superstars, right, and how superstars carry themselves. And then you meet, like, an Asia Wilson or you meet, like, an Elena Della Don, and you meet these people that are, like, beyond humble, and you just, like, see their greatness every day at practice, their work ethic, just how they show up and who they are, and it's just like, a really. It was a really special place to be. And, like, I just love to see their success.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yeah. It's also where you spent quality time with Sid, right? Sid Colson.

[Teresa Pleissance]

It is.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

So, obviously, Sid Colson is here at AU as well. You guys have had an incredible run as co hosts together, and you're now on unsupervised with Sid and tp. What is it about Sid that you guys are just like, we go together, and we're gonna smash this podcast game together.

[Teresa Pleissance]

So it's kind of crazy. Like, they say, the best things just happen naturally. Right. And Sid and I were both kind of in the same boat. Like, they signed us, but we weren't, like, sure if we were gonna, like, make the roster. So we were immediately, like, show up to practice, and I show up late. I was playing in Spain, so when I showed up, Sid was, like, being herself. And we've always known about each other throughout the league. Like, seen each other on, like, scouting reports. We even have, like, a lot of mutual friends, but we've never held conversation or, like, met before. But people have always.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

So year 2022.

[Teresa Pleissance]

Yes.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Wow.

[Teresa Pleissance]

Training camp. 2022 is, like, when we had a conversation, and it was just, like, kindred spirits. Like, you just felt like there were some things that ran thicker than blood. And Sydney is definitely one of those people in my life. And anybody that knows Sydney knows to love Sydney. She is one of the most generous, kind hearted individuals that you'll ever meet in your whole entire life. And on top of the fact that she's uber successful and hilarious, the way that she shows up for others, I think, is what makes Sid the most special. And I love seeing that in somebody, especially someone as outspoken and someone who can really draw a crowd. Sid is an inspiring, influential person, and I just feel like she's the type of person that you want kids to look up to. You want kids to strive to be like and, like, to have a best friend like her is, honestly, it's, like, hard at times because she's Sid. And also, people that are around us, like, get tired of our jokes, and we have, like, a really good time all the time. Everyone, like, tries to put us on a word count. It never works, but we have a really great time together. And, yeah, I'm very grateful for my. My friendship with Sid and everything that's come of it.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

No, she speaks the same way about you. I literally just had to sit down with her.

[Teresa Pleissance]

I hope so. I hope so.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

And mostly just about the character and the kindred spirits, but also, you guys are a riot together.

[Sydney Colson]

Yeah.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Also, individually, when's the first time you recognized in yourself or considered yourself funny?

[Teresa Pleissance]

So I've always been a clown my whole life, but I was, like, a clown in small spaces. Like, my family knows I'm funny. My classmates used to think that I was funny. I was voted class clown in high school. And then professionally, like, I was funny in my pockets, like, in the locker room and stuff like that. But I didn't really take my humor to television. And I showed up to training camp, and Sid starts, like, dropping little tidbits, like, hey, you could do tv, right? And I was like, oh, no, no, no. Like, I don't do tv. Like, this comedy is just for, like, locker room stuff, like, close friends. You get it? And she was like, yeah, yeah. A week later. Hey, you could totally do tv. And I'm like, no, no, no, no. Definitely never doing tv. She just kept being like, that little bug in your ear that would just drop these tidbits throughout the season. And eventually she was just like, hop on the zoom call. I hopped on a zoom call. And they were like, all right, so we're gonna do a show. Like, it's gonna be 10 episodes. I was like, episodes? This is. I thought we were doing, like, Instagram, some social media. And they're like, I, like, jokingly said, so how many minutes are these episodes? And they were, like, 30. And I was like, sid, what are we doing? She was like, oh, girl, it's a TV show. And I was like, no way. This is crazy. So that's how it all started. And, like, my comfort grew in front of the camera because of how comfortable Sid is in front of the camera. And I was just kind of, like, going off of her, being 100% myself, but just, like, feeding off of her energy. And she brings us comfortable, at least to me in the space where I was outside of second grade, I was humbly Mary in the nativity scene. But outside of that large role, I haven't done acting since. So I took a large hiatus, and now I'm back. We've been doing some stuff, so it's been a lot of fun. I've also really enjoyed, like, acting and being in front of the camera and being, like a personality. It's something that I had to get used to, but it's been a lot of fun.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

You've been great also. What a testimony of friendship. You know, sometimes a friend will pull you into a great opportunity or see it in you before you see it in yourself.

[Teresa Pleissance]

She absolutely did.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

You guys have crushed it so much with all of the podcasting that, like, I know about your talent, how funny you are. What are you trying to establish at AU about your basketball game?

[Teresa Pleissance]

So I've been, you know, injured. I got injured in Seattle. Like, I've had. I've been going through, like, little bouts of stuff, and I really want to show that I'm gonna finish my career strong and on my terms, and I'm just gonna come and do exactly what I've always been doing, and I'm gonna enjoy myself. I'm not putting any pressures on what I need to be or what it needs to look like, because I don't think that's what makes basketball fun. I think just seeing yourself do what you have been not necessarily training, but what you've been practicing within yourself, self confidence, patience, understanding all these things, because I feel like I'm a good teammate to others, and I, like, beat myself up on the inside. So this year is going to be a year of I'm coming in, I'm going to be a badass, I'm going to do what I do, and I'm also going to, you know, have a lot of fun doing it. And I just can't wait for this season of au. With the roster that we have, the women showing up this year is absolutely incredible. Future hall of Famers, potentially WNBA All Stars, future All Stars, et cetera. And, you know, this is gonna be a really fun season for everyone, and I'm really looking forward to stepping back on the court and, you know, tapping into the college version of myself and, like, the prime version of myself and, you know, really get myself going.

[Sydney Colson]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

I want to run through a wall right now.

[Teresa Pleissance]

Right.

[Sydney Colson]

Let's do it. Let's go.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

I am so excited for you and just so, you know, moved by your passion and emotion and everything you're holding onto right now. So I wish you the best in this upcoming season, and we appreciate you.

[Teresa Pleissance]

And we appreciate everything you do to highlight women's basketball.

[Sydney Colson]

Thank you.

[Teresa Pleissance]

And to bring us to the forefront. The way that you cover us, it's just. You can tell that the passion for women's sports is deep within you as well, and it radiates through the way that you cover us. So we greatly appreciate you showing up here to aau, but also what you do for the sport, just generally.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Thank you.

[Teresa Pleissance]

Absolutely.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

And I receive all of it. Like you. I thank you.

[Sydney Colson]

Absolutely.

[Roz Goldenwoode]

Yeah. Appreciate the time.