Podcast Summary: Unsupervised with Syd & TP

Episode: We Forgot Kia Nurse’s Birthday, She Rated Us Zero Stars
Date: February 27, 2026
Host: Dear Media
Featuring: Syd Colson, Theresa Plaisance (TP), special guest Kia Nurse

Episode Overview

This episode of Unsupervised with Syd & TP radiates the podcast's signature unpredictability and off-topic hilarity. Syd and TP recap their chaotic week, introduce listeners to the quirks and contributions of their recurring house guests, and welcome Kia Nurse—WNBA player, analyst, self-proclaimed “program coordinator,” and victim of a now-infamous forgotten birthday. The episode is equal parts friendship roast, heartfelt reflection, and absurd conversational detours—anchored by honest life and league stories, conspiratorial debates, and a healthy dose of inside jokes.

Key Discussion Points & Moments

1. Murder Mystery Dinner & Recent Events

[02:45–07:48]

• Syd and TP recap a murder mystery dinner at Athletes Unlimited (AU).
  • First-time experience for TP, who thoroughly enjoyed the immersive plot: "My name was Juan. I was obsessed secretly with this woman named Elevator…she did it." – TP, [03:45]
  • The duo takes pride in their murder-solving skills: "Just know your girls didn’t disappoint." – Syd, [01:17]
• Discussion about friends/new arrivals in town: Via (creative, singer-songwriter) and Nadia (competitive attorney).

2. The Women’s Shelter: Housemate Introductions

[09:56–14:34]

• Dynamic intros of Nadia (“badass attorney”) and Via (“64-pack of crayons…everyone in there has everything. Very cool.” – Syd, [08:19])
• Quick pivot to introducing Kia Nurse:
  • Her official “program coordinator” role in their self-styled “women’s shelter” (i.e., their bustling apartment)
  • Kia’s bemused critique: “The fact that I’ve been the only person with an actual name for two years...and you can’t remember is insane.” – Kia, [15:42]

3. The (Belated) Birthday Celebration & Yearly Roasts

[17:02–22:31]

• Syd and TP make amends for missing Kia’s birthday (again) with highlighter-yellow cards and a small gift.
• Kia’s review of last year’s lackluster celebrations: “They ended up at my home half watered, half dead. But happy birthday.” – Kia, [19:28]
• This year fares better, thanks to a wig-themed party and a room full of laughter.
  • “You showed up, and you showed up in wigs, and that’s all I asked.” – Kia, [21:42]

4. Conspiracy Corner: Philosophy & Party Starters

[23:09–29:44]

• A typical shelter conversation: “If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound?” spirals into philosophical debate.
• The trio explore hypotheticals: Would you want to know everything or nothing? Do you want to know how/when you’ll die?
  • “If you could know literally everything…from government to banks…would you want to know?” – Kia, [26:20]
  • General consensus: Ignorance is bliss for most; Syd wants to know everything and “get together and fuck some shit up.” – Syd, [27:49]

5. Pop Culture Tangent: The IKEA Monkey Saga

[30:09–33:48]

• Syd recounts the viral story of “Punch,” an orphaned Japanese macaque at a zoo who receives a stuffed orangutan from IKEA.
  • “He still has his IKEA monkey, and they’re like all sold out...” – Syd, [33:00]
• Hilarious sidebar about accidentally almost getting “canceled” over misunderstood monkey talk.

6. Nightly Reviews: Kia’s ‘Shelter’ Star Ratings

[34:04–42:28]

• Kia shares her tradition of writing paper reviews after every shelter hangout.
  • Brutally honest ratings: lowest is zero stars (“my birthday was never acknowledged,” [40:14]); highest is five (“A time was had at AU 2025,” [42:11])
  • Sample low review: “I was formally invited…for one host to hide in her room for no reason. I felt rejected. Snacks were unhealthy…” – Kia, [36:03]
  • “You leave such good ones...this encapsulates who you are.” – TP, [42:21]
• The light-hearted accountability has become a cherished tradition and source of banter.

7. Shelter Puzzle Drama

[42:28–44:37]

• The group debates puzzle-solving etiquette as Marty emerges as the unsung hero: “Marty’s the MVP of the room.” – Kia, [44:16]
• TP’s sporadic involvement is called out, to everyone’s amusement.

8. Guest Game: “Name Names” with Kia

[44:41–49:12]

• Rapid-fire questions for Kia, who can “airball” (plead the fifth) three times.
  • Best-dressed women’s athletes: “Sydney’s stylist is awesome. The best.” – Kia, [45:37]
  • Main character energy: “I have a lot of main character energy. So, I’m gonna name myself.” – Kia, [45:44]
  • Who to call in a crisis: “I’d actually call Elizabeth Williams...Do I know if she’d answer? I’m not sure.” – Kia, [46:31]
  • “Worst texter in the league” goes to the “young ones...they just don’t respond.” – Kia, [49:25]

9. WNBA Reflections & Tribute

[51:09–55:42]

• Syd and TP reflect on the passing of former teammate Kara Braxton.
  • “She was just vibrant and sweet…one of the kindest people I played with in my whole career.” – TP, [52:57]
  • The segment highlights WNBA family bonds, loss, and gratitude for their community.

10. Listener DM: How to Handle Annoying Men

[56:10–61:13]

• Carmen writes in seeking advice on dealing with irritating male coworkers.
  • TP’s advice: “Rage baiting men…keep asking them questions so they go down their own spiral.” – TP, [58:16]
  • Syd’s approach: “I love getting into arguments…especially ones that are so clearly wrong.”
• The trio concludes: Ignore them if possible, be weird enough to repel, or call out bad behavior directly.

11. Meta, Jokes & Callbacks

[59:58–62:16]

• The hosts acknowledge predictable internet trolls and encourage creative banter:
  • “Bring back shame…Let’s bully properly. If you’re gonna do it, do it properly.” – Syd, [60:19]
• Conclude with in-jokes and appreciation for their tight-knit shelter circle.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Kia’s birthday card:
  • “Smiles quite printing Happy Birthday, Kia. And then again, Kia, big three zero, baby…” [17:42]
• On main character energy:
  • “I have a lot of main character energy…only behind closed doors, not in, like, I don’t really want to be famous.” – Kia, [45:44]
• On WNBA texting etiquette:
  • “Some of these young kids, I’m like, hi, nice…It’s training camp now…they just don’t respond.” – Kia, [49:25]
• On friendship and growth:
  • “It’s just confusing to be here. And apparently those conversations…There was conversations around bribery for some stars. It didn’t work.” – Kia, [41:07]
• On Kara Braxton:
  • “She radiates joy…one of the kindest people I played with in my whole career…Our condolences to her family and to her kids.” – TP, [52:57]
• Advice on dealing with annoying men:
  • “Keep asking them common sense questions and so their common sense runs out—because they don’t start off with much…” – TP, [59:34]
• On internet trolls:
  • “Bring back shame…your voices are just so normal to me now. I walk down the hallway, and I’m like, ah, they’re at their house.” – Kia, [60:19/61:23]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|------------------| | Murder Mystery Dinner Recap | 02:45–07:48 | | Housemate & Kia Nurse Intro | 09:56–14:34 | | Kia’s Birthday/Yearly Roasts | 17:02–22:31 | | Conspiracy Theories & Hypotheticals | 23:09–29:44 | | IKEA Monkey & Viral Stories | 30:09–33:48 | | Kia’s ‘Shelter’ Reviews | 34:04–42:28 | | Puzzle Room Drama | 42:28–44:37 | | “Name Names” Guest Game with Kia | 44:41–49:12 | | WNBA Community & Kara Braxton Tribute | 51:09–55:42 | | Listener DM: Annoying Men Advice | 56:10–61:13 | | Meta/Trolling & Wrap | 59:58–62:16 |

Final Thoughts

This episode is a showcase of the pure, unfiltered camaraderie of Syd, TP, and their rotating cast of housemates. Between savage birthday roasts, ridiculous inside jokes, and heartfelt WNBA reflections, the heart of “Unsupervised” is the love, growth, and chaos of female friendship—equal parts support group and comedy club.

Miss an episode like this, and you’re missing that 2 a.m. group chat energy that only Syd, TP, and friends can deliver.