Unsupervised with Syd & TP
Episode: "Syd & Lil' Jon Have Beef?"
Date: September 11, 2025
Host: Dear Media

Episode Overview

This episode of Unsupervised brings the trademark wild, winding banter of best friends and hoops stars Syd Colson and Theresa Plaisance (TP). They keep things off-the-cuff and downright hilarious, jumping from white culture snack confusion to football fan misbehavior, Lil' Jon "beef," and emotional stories about WNBA legends. Recurring themes of authenticity, community, and "bringing back shame" serve as a throughline as they zig-zag through pop culture, music nostalgia, and listener advice. If you love tangents, honesty, and the feeling of a late-night group chat, you’re in the right place.

1. Welcome Back, Anagrams & Whiteness Stories

(00:00–11:16)

Highlights:

• TP shouts out helpful Delta staff who made her travel possible.
  • [00:18] “Special shout out to you guys. I wouldn’t be right here without y’all.” — TP
• Both hosts kick off with “whiteness stories” — tales of being out of place, or cultural snack confusion.
  • TP tries to make small talk with a terse nurse, failing to generate “school spirit” at the doctor’s office [02:07].
  • Syd describes introducing Puppy Chow/Muddy Buddies to her teammates: “I only knew this because I went to a white university.” [11:52]
• Discussion morphs to “ants on a log” (celery, peanut butter, raisins) as the “whitest treat ever.”
  • [12:46] “White people love a raisin.” — TP

2. New Theme Song & The Power of Kindness

(02:31–10:15)

Key Segment:

• Intro Theme by Tierra Whack: New theme song created by Tierra Whack gets major celebration. [02:31]
• Syd shares how their friendship with Whack began and why she was the “perfect” fit for the podcast’s intro. [03:57–07:13]
  • [06:51] “Completely above and beyond what I could have imagined.” — Syd
  • [07:49] “She doesn’t allow people to put her in a box… She’s her through and through.” — TP
• Both hosts delight in having their names in a song; notable for femme athletes in popular culture.
• TP DMs Tierra Whack a gratitude message and gets a reply in 4 minutes, emphasizing the “power of sending kindness.”
  • [09:45] “This message made my day. So what I want everyone to take from this is that if you just send a simple message of kindness, it can make somebody’s day.”

3. Football Fans Behaving Badly: “Bring Back Shame”

(13:39–17:10)

Key Points:

• Debut of “Bring Back Shame” segment [13:39]:
  • After an NFL fan shoves DeAndre Hopkins, then gets banned, TP and Syd call for returning to social boundaries.
  • [15:15] “If you give a presentation at work, and someone shoves you, I’m a shove you back.” — Syd
  • [16:07] “We do not belong to you… You can’t put your hands on people.” — Syd
  • Commentary on how social media blurs boundaries between fans and public figures.

4. LSU’s 66-Year-Old “Tuba Tiger” & Persistence

(18:35–20:23)

Highlights:

• Mr. Kent Broussard, 66, fulfills lifelong dream of playing in the LSU band.
• Both hosts celebrate never giving up — with a side of real talk:
  • [18:57] “Never give up on your dreams unless you absolutely suck at what you’re doing.” — Sidney (deadpan)
  • [20:08] Listing his training regimen: “Are you trying to get on the football field next week?” — Sidney

5. Music: Cardi B Guerrilla Marketing, Album Nostalgia

(21:09–25:36)

Key Discussion:

• Cardi B selling her album in-person is praised as “genius marketing.”
  • [21:10] “Can you imagine…walking the streets in Houston and I see Destiny’s Child… selling their album?” — Sidney
• Reflections on the joy of physical music media (liner notes, lyrics, the experience of buying CDs).
  • [21:49] “The Writings on the Wall was my favorite [album] by far… It’s an amazing album, front to back.” — Sidney
  • TP’s nostalgia for Britney Spears and first concerts.
• Playful, loving shoutouts to 90s/2000s pop.

6. Artists Rebrand: Gunna Runs, Lil’ Jon’s New Path (and “Beef”)

(25:36–30:12)

Segments:

• Gunna’s “run club” persona is discussed, applauding his creative pivot after legal troubles.
• LIL' JON "BEEF" STORY:
  • Lil’ Jon DMs Sidney (all caps) offering a promo package for his wellness brand. Despite sharing address & size, the swag never arrives — thus, “beef.”
  • [28:45] “I guess he’s heard the ‘yeah’ before…” — Sidney
  • [29:47] “Oh, congrats on bronze, too… Going from crunk cup to bodybuilding is quite the feat.” — TP

7. WNBA Hall of Fame: Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, and Sue Bird

(30:13–50:07)

Key Highlights:

• Deep appreciation for Maya Moore’s Hall of Fame speech about supporting others and building community.
  • [31:21] “Not just for sports, but for people in life… Both things are possible. And typically when you do those things, you both come out better for it.” — Sidney
• Both hosts trade personal, humorous, and earnest stories about Maya Moore—the awe of playing against her and lessons learned.
  • [35:59] “You hit six 30-footers in front of Pat Summitt… Mr. Colson, I’m offering her right now.” — Sidney (crediting her dad, recounting scouts’ reactions)
• Praise for Sylvia Fowles: “bear hugs,” dominance, mortuary science interests.
  • [40:53] “On my worst day, I would love to deal with someone as pleasant as Sylvia.” — TP
• Sue Bird gets respect for career longevity, intelligence, humor, and present-tense WNBA advocacy.
• Memorable Quotes:
  • [46:51] “She was also just a cheat code… so unfair to have Sue, a coach on the court.” — TP
  • [49:10] “She’s so funny and quick-witted… she is somebody who is doing a good job of transitioning out of basketball.” — Sidney

8. “You Mad?”: Male Cheerleaders, Masculinity & Cultural Rage

(50:23–56:43)

Discussion:

• The “You Mad?” segment highlights men angry about male NFL cheerleaders.
  • [51:54] “You’re at a football game wearing another man’s jersey. You spend a lot of money to support these men… You love these men.” — Sidney
• The double standards of masculine fandom are roasted.
• Both call for ending the cycles of mockery and misplaced masculinity.
  • [54:54] “Grew up watching tons of straight people on tv. Lo and behold, I was a lesbian.” — Sidney

9. Male Vulnerability: “Saying Goodnight” & Emotional Barriers

(57:14–62:45)

Key Points:

• TikTok trend: girlfriends “rage-bait” boyfriends by questioning their athleticism; exposes deep male insecurity.
  • [57:15] “Male rage baiting is so easy to do. You say something about height or athleticism and you’re off the rocker.” — TP
• Sincere discussion & roleplay of why men find it so hard to be gentle and affectionate with one another.
  • [59:55] “Why are men not… saying good night? That’s like the sweetest thing you could say before bed.” — Sidney
• Skit: Over-the-top affectionate “goodnight, bro” call, ending in awkwardness and a laugh.

10. Listener Advice: Chasing Your Dreams at Any Age

(62:58–67:14)

Call-In Segment:

• Listener “Kel” considers finally writing her “dark psychological thriller” now that she’s 58 and recently jobless.
• Both hosts encourage her to pursue her dream:
  • [64:24] “Sometimes, rejection can be a blessing… If I’m doing the math right… it’s been in your heart for 43 years. Your heart is tired, your head is tired. It’s time for you to get to writing.” — Sidney
  • [66:07] “With doors closing comes opportunity for doors to open. And this could be your chance to finally get that pen on paper.” — TP
• Loving discussion of revenge films (“Law Abiding Citizen,” “Enough,” “Double Jeopardy,” “The Brave One”).

11. Closing Banter: Hair Routines, Fan Appreciation & Signature Sendoff

(69:42–End)

Moments:

• Final shoutouts to listeners; playful competition over hair comments and routines.
• Emphasis on “throwing kindness around like confetti.”
  • [70:46] “A simple reminder to throw kindness around like confetti.” — TP

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “Never give up on your dreams unless you absolutely suck at what you’re doing.” — Sidney [18:57]
• “If you give a presentation at work, and someone shoves you, I’m a shove you back.” — Sidney [15:15]
• “People start to feel a sense of entitlement… we do not belong to you.” — Sidney [16:07]
• “White people love a raisin.” — TP [12:46]
• “Both things are possible. And typically when you do those things, you both come out better for it.” — Sidney [31:21]
• “On my worst day, I would love to deal with someone as pleasant as Sylvia.” — TP [40:53]
• “You’re at a football game wearing another man’s jersey… You love these men.” — Sidney [51:54]
• “Grew up watching tons of straight people on tv. Lo and behold, I was a lesbian.” — Sidney [54:54]
• “Sometimes, rejection can be a blessing… your heart is tired, your head is tired. It’s time for you to get to writing.” — Sidney [64:24]
• “A simple reminder to throw kindness around like confetti.” — TP [70:46]

Key Timestamps for Reference

• Tierra Whack intro story: 03:39–10:15
• "Bring Back Shame": 13:39–17:10
• Lil' Jon "beef": 26:41–30:13
• WNBA Hall of Fame/deep stories: 30:13–50:07
• "You Mad" segment (male cheerleaders): 50:23–56:43
• Listener advice/call-in: 62:58–67:14

Tone & Style

The tone is irreverent, candid, and deeply funny, laced with sharp cultural observations and genuine love for each other, their guests, and their listeners. The show is a spontaneous vibe but always comes back to themes of authenticity, community, and a healthy sense of self (and humor).

For anyone who missed the episode:
This was a wild, witty ride from musical intros, snack culture, and sports moments to real talk about relationships, gender roles, and chasing your dreams. The hosts’ unfiltered honesty and humor—plus the constant tangents—make Unsupervised feel like the funniest, most validating group chat you always wanted to join.