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.