We Cried. Anyway... - Unsupervised with Syd & TP

Transcript

A (0:00)

Yo, back in person, baby. We can handshake. Good to see you.

B (0:06)

That was a good snap. Good to see you as well.

A (0:07)

It was a good snap. I like how we're now addressing one another first.

B (0:11)

Yeah. Because we never talk to one another.

A (0:14)

Hey, babysitters. Hey, y'. All.

B (0:16)

How's it going? So Sid and TP here. Obviously you showed up to the pod. You know what you were showing up for.

A (0:25)

But we have MLK on today. Like, imagine we do a MLK like Hollywood.

B (0:36)

So this is my MLK inspired look. I'm just kidding. But it is a very important mlk.

A (0:42)

From the floor. Like, there's an actual hologram. I feel like that would have looked really cool.

B (0:45)

Can we point to them like this?

A (0:47)

Yeah, but that, like, costs, y'. All. We're not spending money on that.

B (0:50)

Like, we don't have hologram money.

A (0:52)

It's, like, not in the budget right now.

B (0:54)

But we do have sponsors. But it's not there yet. Next year, though.

A (0:57)

Technically, I shouldn't have even shown up today. You should just be working today, right? I didn't need to be here.

B (1:03)

Well, it's a federal holiday, so I think we all deserve off because even people that are trying to banish MLK Day are getting off today, which I think is inappropriate.

A (1:14)

You need to go to work.

B (1:15)

If you don't believe in it, then show up to work and do your job.

A (1:17)

What he was talking about, get the fuck to work.

B (1:20)

Exactly. But everybody take a. Today's Monday. This will be released on Thursday. But I hope everyone took a second today to actually acknowledge what today is and what it's meant in the past. And also what people are trying to do to change this in the future.

Summary

Unsupervised with Syd & TP – Podcast Summary

Episode: We Cried. Anyway...
Date: January 22, 2026
Hosts: Syd Colson & Theresa "TP" Plaisance
Network: Dear Media

[00:00–03:40] | Kickoff & MLK Day Antics

Hosts Greeting: Syd and TP reunite in person, with playful banter about their “good snap” handshake and how they now formally greet each other to start each episode.
MLK Day Chat:
- They riff on not having budget for an MLK hologram and joke about hologram money (“We don’t have hologram money.” — Syd, 00:50).
- TP discusses the irony of people who oppose MLK Day still getting a day off:
  - “If you don’t believe in [MLK Day], then show up to work and do your job.” — TP, 01:15
  - Both agree that the U.S. is more “The Divided States of America” and joke about petitioning to change the country’s name.
Theme Song: They hype the “Unsupervised” theme song by Tiara, with on-the-fly attempts to rap along and a promise to keep improving their performance.

[03:40–07:00] | Athletes Unlimited (AU) Basketball & Life Updates

Protein Commercial-Adjacent Banter: TP and Syd share quick stories about the importance of Premier Protein drinks in their busy (athlete) lives without much advertorial interruption.
AU Basketball Intro:
- For new listeners, they explain Athletes Unlimited (AU)—a pro women’s basketball league where rosters change via weekly drafts.
- Nashville is hosting the 5th AU season, and both are pumped about a competitive new player roster.
- They talk up the collaborative, player-driven nature of AU:
  - “All businesses should function like this... collaborative conversation is the best way to push the needle forward.” — TP, 09:34

[07:00–15:10] | Inside AU: Collaboration, Growth, and New Roles

AU’s Growth:
- Both reminisce on AU’s rapid improvement and credit management for incorporating player feedback.
- TP: "The growth each year has been amazing... they take our advice and our recommendations and they put it into play." (10:29)
Player Executive Committee:
- Syd mentions the time commitment of being on the committee, and how close collaboration with AU leadership distinguishes this league experience.
- Bathrobes and Neato Cube chat: They poke fun at the small but cherished hotel amenities players get as the league evolves.
Season and Ticket Info:
- Games start Feb 4 to Mar 1 in Nashville; they encourage fans to show up and immerse themselves in women’s hoops.

[13:01–15:10] | Personal Career Milestones

Syd’s Broadcasting Break:
- Syd shares excitement about her new commentary role during AU games—a path she considered before continuing her playing career.
- “I just want to bring as much value and as much attention to AU as possible. It really did change my basketball career.” — Syd, 14:11
TP’s Adorable Bribery Bit:
- TP jokes: “Sid does take briberies.”
- Syd quips she’ll speak nicely about players for massages, spa days, “or a new Cadillac.” (14:50)

[15:19–25:19] | TP’s Health Struggles & Vulnerability

TP’s Reveal:
- TP emotionally opens up about being off the AU roster due to a terrifying, unexplained health condition—six months of continuous bleeding, severe anemia requiring 20+ blood infusions, and extended periods of isolation.
- “It took me to a really terrifying place…you don’t understand what’s going on with your body and no one else can tell you… it got to a place where I couldn’t leave my house for days, weeks at a time.” — TP, 17:40
Support & Recovery:
- TP is on the mend and can return to training. She finds new purpose as AU’s in-game host and community liaison: “I am in a better place today... I have more energy.” (18:40)
- Both hosts get openly emotional, bucking criticism that they “cry too much”:
  - “You need to be crying weekly for sure, though… get that up out of you. Release it.” — Syd, 20:15

[21:00–29:44] | Therapy, Processing Emotions, and Heartfelt Support

Therapy Surprise:
- Syd reveals her surprise at receiving “real therapy” during rehab, and shares lessons about allowing oneself to feel emotions without rushing to “solutions.”
- “Try to separate in your mind feelings and dwelling...give a little time because you don’t know what you’re gonna find in the exploration of the feelings.” — Syd, 22:38
Deep Appreciation:
- Syd delivers an honest, heartfelt affirmation for TP, lauding her humor, resilience, and growth:
  - “You remained the same person somehow throughout all of this… I’m very proud of you… You’re an actress, you could do standup if you want, like, you’re so gifted.” — Syd, 28:44
- Both trade jokes about moving in together and tease fans with “roommate” content at AU this year.

[30:38–34:04] | Friendship, True Support, and Navigating Hardship

Navigating Change:
- TP reflects on discovering who her real friends are outside the basketball world, and how isolation during illness brings clarity.
  - “You shouldn’t need to know that I’m sick for you to just be a friend...you learn a lot.” — TP, 32:26
Medical System Frustrations:
- TP candidly discusses the frustration and helplessness of waiting months for answers from the medical system, contrasting it with prompt care athletes typically receive for sports injuries.
  - “The few people who have studied what could potentially be wrong with me aren’t giving me a call back... it feels so, like, pointless.” — TP, 33:30

[35:36–42:57] | Comedy Series Origins & TV Show Flashback

AU Short Series Teased:
- A new short comedy series is coming to AU, inspired by the internet show "The Intern"—Syd and TP will playfully mentor AU players on their professionalism (or lack thereof).
Name Games:
- A behind-the-scenes look at naming the show, the “babysitters” fanbase, and the overall irreverent branding.
Sit & TP TV Show Nostalgia:
- Syd and TP share how their “benchwarmer” tagline became reality, and laugh about fan reactions to their “face of the league” status:
  - “The whole show is two WNBA benchwarmers striving to become the faces of the league, despite the fact that nobody asked them to.” — Syd, 41:38

[43:47–55:02] | Improvising, Acting, and Set Memories

Behind the Scenes:
- Anecdotes about acting with little-to-no training, improvising most scenes, and working with a diverse, affirming, mostly non-male crew.
  - “We raw-dogged an entire show.” — Syd, 45:01
Acting Advice & Growth:
- They recall the learning environment, the importance of a supportive (mostly women-led) crew, and their growth as beginners in a new field.
  - “If more people could be in environments like that, it makes life much easier. But a lot of people aren’t great team players.” — Syd, 54:23

[55:02–58:29] | Favorite TV Show Moments & Comedy Highlights

Favorite Skits:
- TP and Syd rattle off personal highlights from their show, like the “recording studio with Flau’Jae,” the camping episode, and “Kids Camp.”
  - “I loved my braids... I would look for any reason to do that again. Respectfully, I love the Black community.” — TP, 56:12

[58:03–66:12] | Listener Segment: Down in the DM & Flexes

Community Love:
- TP and Syd read and react to listener DMs about childhood “flexes”—from cutting up shirts to Reebok Pumps, Lunchables, or even owning a bison (“I wish I had a bison. They’re kind of cute!” — TP, 63:33).
Encouragement to Share:
- Syd jokes, “If we didn’t read yours, it just probably means you’re not funny to us.”
- Both emphasize how much they appreciate their engaged, funny listener community.
Upcoming Events:
- Announce live shows during AU season (Feb 9 & 23, Nashville), with promises of autographs, tattoos, and more antics.
Final Sign-Offs:
- “Don’t forget to throw kindness around like confetti.” — TP, 66:03
- “Love you, babysitters. Till next week, everybody.” — Syd & TP, 66:10

Memorable Quotes & Emotional Highs

“You need to be crying weekly for sure, though… Get that up out of you. Release it.” — Syd, 20:15
“You remained the same person somehow throughout all of this… I’m very proud of you.” — Syd, 28:44
“You shouldn’t need to know that I’m sick for you to just be a friend.” — TP, 32:26
“If more people could be in environments like that, it makes life much easier.” — Syd, 54:23
“We raw-dogged an entire show.” — Syd, 45:01
[On being ‘faces of the league’] “Despite the fact that nobody asked them to.” — Syd, 41:38

Key Themes & Takeaways

Candid Vulnerability: TP’s health struggles and Syd’s heartfelt praise underscore the friendship’s depth and champion mental/emotional health as openly as athletic prowess.
Women’s Basketball Evangelism: Both remain passionate about AU’s innovation, growth, and player empowerment.
Comedy + Chaos: The episode is a wild blend of nostalgia, improv, locker-room banter, and genuine advice—exemplifying the “unsupervised” group chat energy fans love.
Community Connection: Listener engagement, laughter, and shared stories are a thread from start to finish.

Perfect For:

Listeners seeking honest, off-the-rails conversations about sport, women’s empowerment, creative growth, and resilient friendship—with big laughs and bigger feels.