https://simplecast.com S3: Fruit: The cost of Legacy: When a scandal exposes University of Los Angeles superstar Marc St. James’, the golden family at the center of college football’s brightest dynasty begins to crack. Marc St. James has it all: family, money and notoriety as ULA’s best running back and child of both an Olympic track star & NFL Hall of Famer. But Marc’s discreet relationship with his boyfriend Trae becomes front-and-center after a leaked audio recording makes waves on the internet. The boy who once had it all begins to lose everything. Over the course of the season, Marc must perform on and off the field, but quickly finds himself at odds with the team, his boyfriend’s heart and his own sanity amidst the media frenzy. With scandals mounting, rivals circling, and numerous threats targeting the family, everyone is forced to confront the true cost of fame and the fragile legacy they’ve been raised to uphold. ------------------- Season 1 & 2: A professional football player X, recounts his journey of self-discovery and sexual exploration both on and off the field, in this first-person narrative. FRUIT chronicles X's relationship with his friends, teammates and family as they impose their own perceptions of his role in an alpha-male dominated industry of professional sports. Amidst questioning for a larger league-related scandal, X must ultimately decide how he wants his story to be told, for himself, and for others like him. 2017-2026 Raedio LLc en-us Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:13 +0000 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/401f831c-8e1c-4918-854b-1b4490e686c3/253955d9-1ce4-404c-85a8-46b6fed3c66c/3000x3000/fruit_the_cost_of_legacy_3000_x_3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit episodic S3: Fruit: The cost of Legacy: When a scandal exposes University of Los Angeles superstar Marc St. James’, the golden family at the center of college football’s brightest dynasty begins to crack. Marc St. James has it all: family, money and notoriety as ULA’s best running back and child of both an Olympic track star & NFL Hall of Famer. But Marc’s discreet relationship with his boyfriend Trae becomes front-and-center after a leaked audio recording makes waves on the internet. The boy who once had it all begins to lose everything. Over the course of the season, Marc must perform on and off the field, but quickly finds himself at odds with the team, his boyfriend’s heart and his own sanity amidst the media frenzy. With scandals mounting, rivals circling, and numerous threats targeting the family, everyone is forced to confront the true cost of fame and the fragile legacy they’ve been raised to uphold. ------------------- Season 1 & 2: A professional football player X, recounts his journey of self-discovery and sexual exploration both on and off the field, in this first-person narrative. FRUIT chronicles X's relationship with his friends, teammates and family as they impose their own perceptions of his role in an alpha-male dominated industry of professional sports. Amidst questioning for a larger league-related scandal, X must ultimately decide how he wants his story to be told, for himself, and for others like him. Hoorae Media, Issa Rae Productions, Raedio LLc true https://feeds.simplecast.com/hasl_NGb lgbtq+, drama, family, football, legacy Hoorae Media , Raedio Llc. may@theraedio.com e1c515f0-9b1e-11f1-895c-3d3bdf166251 1a9e930a-7120-44d8-af16-37c0d27c1d61 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Siddiq Saunderson, Amin Joseph, Cassandra Freeman, Jonica Booth, Yutopia Essex, Justen Ross, Kendall Kyndall, Mike Merrill, Tristen J. Winger, D.K. Uzoukwu, Christina Anthony, Mason McCulley, Darren Dalton, Thomas Mackie, Mackenro Alexander, Talia Caldwell, Keylon Hall, David Alan Madrick, Roderick Davis) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit Fruit: The Cost of Legacy - Episode 1 Teaser Siddiq Saunderson, Amin Joseph, Cassandra Freeman, Jonica Booth, Yutopia Essex, Justen Ross, Kendall Kyndall, Mike Merrill, Tristen J. Winger, D.K. Uzoukwu, Christina Anthony, Mason McCulley, Darren Dalton, Thomas Mackie, Mackenro Alexander, Talia Caldwell, Keylon Hall, David Alan Madrick, Roderick Davis 00:30:09 From the same minds behind Seasons 1 and 2 of Fruit comes a brand-new anthology story. This time, we’re stepping into a completely different world. Season 3 brings new characters, new stakes, and a story that stands entirely on its own so you don’t have to listen to the first two seasons to jump in. A shocking audio leak threatens to expose University of Los Angeles’ star running back Marc St. James and destabilize the mighty St. James legacy. As the family scrambles behind closed doors to contain the fallout, Marc faces mounting pressure both on and off the field. On the eve of Homecoming, one thing becomes clear: the real battle won’t be the one under the stadium lights. You can listen to Fruit: The Cost of Legacy right now on Audible. Start your Audible subscription in the Audible App today Keep up with us @Hooraemedia From the same minds behind Seasons 1 and 2 of Fruit comes a brand-new anthology story. This time, we’re stepping into a completely different world. Season 3 brings new characters, new stakes, and a story that stands entirely on its own so you don’t have to listen to the first two seasons to jump in. A shocking audio leak threatens to expose University of Los Angeles’ star running back Marc St. James and destabilize the mighty St. James legacy. As the family scrambles behind closed doors to contain the fallout, Marc faces mounting pressure both on and off the field. On the eve of Homecoming, one thing becomes clear: the real battle won’t be the one under the stadium lights. You can listen to Fruit: The Cost of Legacy right now on Audible. Start your Audible subscription in the Audible App today Keep up with us @Hooraemedia true bonus gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UjkI1Q5-wpc_bw4tsoMFAJzmj_KACe9RA3lrsWEDsBI From Issa Rae, creator of Insecure on HBO, FRUIT tells the story of X as he figures out his sexuality in the alpha male world of professional football. Contains Explicit Content, Listener Discretion Advised. Hear all of Season 1 starting Monday July 17th!

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:11:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit From Issa Rae, creator of Insecure on HBO, FRUIT tells the story of X as he figures out his sexuality in the alpha male world of professional football. Contains Explicit Content, Listener Discretion Advised. Hear all of Season 1 starting Monday July 17th!

]]> Issa Rae Presents… FRUIT - Season 1 TEASER Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:01:02 From Issa Rae, creator of Insecure on HBO, FRUIT tells the story of X as he figures out his sexuality in the alpha male world of professional football. Contains Explicit Content, Listener Discretion Advised. Hear all of Season 1 starting Monday July 17th! From Issa Rae, creator of Insecure on HBO, FRUIT tells the story of X as he figures out his sexuality in the alpha male world of professional football. Contains Explicit Content, Listener Discretion Advised. Hear all of Season 1 starting Monday July 17th! true trailer gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zdGmWsB9RxofpG-R2NR_XW3ibPzp5umqMSGlqPZOn54 X joins his friend Siya, a junior sports agent, on a rare night out. While out, he has an encounter, that will affect his life and the game. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:10:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit X joins his friend Siya, a junior sports agent, on a rare night out. While out, he has an encounter, that will affect his life and the game. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP1: 1st & 10 Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:11:33 X joins his friend Siya, a junior sports agent, on a rare night out. While out, he has an encounter, that will affect his life and the game. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  X joins his friend Siya, a junior sports agent, on a rare night out. While out, he has an encounter, that will affect his life and the game. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IFM-o1z0FIsm7ql-mr-KTE36mxi61UnOBoxm42NlJ08 Tired of sitting on the bench, X decides to explore switching teams. In the process, he must address his relationship with Siya. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:09:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit Tired of sitting on the bench, X decides to explore switching teams. In the process, he must address his relationship with Siya. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP2: Hitch Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:16:37 Tired of sitting on the bench, X decides to explore switching teams. In the process, he must address his relationship with Siya. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial. Tired of sitting on the bench, X decides to explore switching teams. In the process, he must address his relationship with Siya. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial. true full 2 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rLZXqcXvEYOP3Rzj4vlxqmLWNVNmWhX_yYrK3WzufyA After much hesitation about which direction to take, X decides to finally make a move. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:08:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit After much hesitation about which direction to take, X decides to finally make a move. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP3: Fantasy Football Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:14:30 After much hesitation about which direction to take, X decides to finally make a move. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  After much hesitation about which direction to take, X decides to finally make a move. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  true full 3 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/sXJUoX-Vaj7QMRJbCqIK43iFHlATikXtXFk1dE-SOmo X must break down his personal walls before he takes a step forward with Gerard. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:07:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit X must break down his personal walls before he takes a step forward with Gerard. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP4: Breaking the Huddle Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:18:27 X must break down his personal walls before he takes a step forward with Gerard. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  X must break down his personal walls before he takes a step forward with Gerard. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  true full 4 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dMYjrTdlLBCCTM6XWPmm3PTvxzwGakKGyNEA_aca1zY X scores his first touchdown, but not without consequences. Meanwhile, Siya and her assistant Alex must keep eyes on a troublesome rookie. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:06:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit X scores his first touchdown, but not without consequences. Meanwhile, Siya and her assistant Alex must keep eyes on a troublesome rookie. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP5: Touchdown Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:15:14 X scores his first touchdown, but not without consequences. Meanwhile, Siya and her assistant Alex must keep eyes on a troublesome rookie. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  X scores his first touchdown, but not without consequences. Meanwhile, Siya and her assistant Alex must keep eyes on a troublesome rookie. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  true full 5 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pVkFTJNPpdl3rfyaAXE0xIqpN2ZK31fMCC4oykfV3-0 Feeling stagnant, X decides to bench Gerard and stay in his comfort zone, even if it isn't what he wants. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:05:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit Feeling stagnant, X decides to bench Gerard and stay in his comfort zone, even if it isn't what he wants. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP6: Lateral Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:19:01 Feeling stagnant, X decides to bench Gerard and stay in his comfort zone, even if it isn't what he wants. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  Feeling stagnant, X decides to bench Gerard and stay in his comfort zone, even if it isn't what he wants. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  true full 6 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ykPcmmD9E_b_kO9UMDZpnANCgF9Lq-_2dkPgMsr19NU X fights through awkwardness and confusion with Gerard. Meanwhile, Siya receives news that forces her to make a tough decision. Contains Explicit Content. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:04:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit X fights through awkwardness and confusion with Gerard. Meanwhile, Siya receives news that forces her to make a tough decision. Contains Explicit Content. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP7: Scramble Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:15:20 X fights through awkwardness and confusion with Gerard. Meanwhile, Siya receives news that forces her to make a tough decision. Contains Explicit Content. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  X fights through awkwardness and confusion with Gerard. Meanwhile, Siya receives news that forces her to make a tough decision. Contains Explicit Content. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  true full 7 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2iaYyWpDPhrfmdv_4x2NjL6vzvmVYpjfDjb0MWZLjQ0 As X gets more playing time, he and Reem form a closer bond; while Gerard gives X a lesson in submission. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:03:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit As X gets more playing time, he and Reem form a closer bond; while Gerard gives X a lesson in submission. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP8: Primetime Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:17:59 As X gets more playing time, he and Reem form a closer bond; while Gerard gives X a lesson in submission. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  As X gets more playing time, he and Reem form a closer bond; while Gerard gives X a lesson in submission. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  true full 8 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pxJ3HW9ds1HBKFkMZog4PB4ZyoQw7MXznTn3Zhi11bY As X vies for the playoffs, his agent urges him to consider his brand. Siya must make a troubling career play. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:02:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit As X vies for the playoffs, his agent urges him to consider his brand. Siya must make a troubling career play. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP9: Sidelines Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:20:12 As X vies for the playoffs, his agent urges him to consider his brand. Siya must make a troubling career play. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  As X vies for the playoffs, his agent urges him to consider his brand. Siya must make a troubling career play. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  true full 9 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5GEeavuCYlMjCUGtWeAnYuauqtVvoSKKy2hIr6COOgQ In the season one finale of FRUIT, X gains the spotlight, but finds himself blindsided by Gerard, Siya and a former player. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:01:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit In the season one finale of FRUIT, X gains the spotlight, but finds himself blindsided by Gerard, Siya and a former player. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.

]]> S1 EP10: Fumble Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:18:57 In the season one finale of FRUIT, X gains the spotlight, but finds himself blindsided by Gerard, Siya and a former player. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  In the season one finale of FRUIT, X gains the spotlight, but finds himself blindsided by Gerard, Siya and a former player. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. To hear Season 2 of this series, sign up for Stitcher Premium and use promo code X for a free trial.  true full 10 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Jv2HlNfJBcSjWB9L_WsEuA8PCb-db-wSCRqn3fmNc18 To binge on the entire Season 2 of this series, go to www.sticherpremium.com/fruit for more details.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0000 may@theraedio.com (Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/issa-rae-presents-fruit To binge on the entire Season 2 of this series, go to www.sticherpremium.com/fruit for more details.

]]> FRUIT - SEASON 2 TEASER Issa Rae Productions and Stitcher 00:00:35 To binge on the entire Season 2 of this series, go to www.sticherpremium.com/fruit for more details. To binge on the entire Season 2 of this series, go to www.sticherpremium.com/fruit for more details. true trailer