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Fruit

Hoorae Media, Issa Rae Productions, Raedio LLc

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.

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#10
August 24 · 16 min
S02E10: End Zone
Season 2 Finale! Reeling from his playoff victory, X aims to patch things up with Siya and tell the truth, once and for all. Written by: Theo Macabeo. Music, Sound Design, Engineer: Charles Stella.
#9
August 24 · 14 min
S02E09: Trick Play
The Grizzlies make the playoffs, X gets played and Siya goes furniture shopping. Written by: DK Uzoukwu. Music, Sound Design, Engineer: Charles Stella.
#8
August 24 · 15 min
S02E08: Halfback Toss
After an invite from Hugo, X decides to relax and get out of his head with coaching from Luke. Written by: Mike Guayo. Music, Sound Design, Engineer: Charles Stella.
#7
August 24 · 14 min
S02E07: Jacked and Pumped
X gets a taste of the spotlight and let's it get to his head. Hugo begins to make his intentions with X a bit more explicit. Written by: Rikki Edwards. Music, Sound, Engineer: Charles Stella.
#6
August 24 · 15 min
S02E06: Playing Time
After Hugo's soiree, X decides to grab drinks with Luke to discuss what direction he should go in. Written By: DK Uzoukwu. Music, Sound, Engineer: Charles Stella.
#5
August 24 · 15 min
S02E05: Halftime
X attends Hugo Alexander's soiree and, while rubbing shoulders with the elite, lets his guard down. Written By: Rikki Edwards. Music, Sound, Engineer: Charles Stella.
#4
August 24 · 13 min
S02E04: Playbook
X's lifestyle causes concern for all of the women in his life; Luke suggests a lonely X explore alternate dating options. Writer: Mike Gauyo. Music, Sound Design, Engineering: Charles Stella.
#3
August 24 · 16 min
S02E03: Encroachment
With the league investigation still pending, X is forced to answer, and ask, tough questions all while having to face his past involvement. Written By: Theo Macabeo. Music, Sound Design, Engineering: Charles Stella.
#2
August 24 · 15 min
S02E02: Home Game
The Alexander Group holds an all hands meeting where tempers flare and the anonymous texter comes clean. Written By: DK Uzoukwu. Music, Sound Design & Engineering : Charles Stella.
#1
August 24 · 13 min
S02E01: Running Back
The fallout of the Laurelson Scandal has everyone in a frenzy. While X scrambles to figure out who the anonymous texter is, he has a chance encounter. Contains Explicit Content. Listener Discretion Advised. Written By: Mike Gauyo. Music, Sound Design and Engineering: Charles Stella.
August 19 · 30 min
Fruit: The Cost of Legacy - Episode 1 Teaser
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 con
Jul 17, 2017 · 1 min
Issa Rae Presents… FRUIT - Season 1 TEASER
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!
#1
Jul 17, 2017 · 11 min
S1 EP1: 1st & 10
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.
#2
Jul 17, 2017 · 16 min
S1 EP2: Hitch
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.
#3
Jul 17, 2017 · 14 min
S1 EP3: Fantasy Football
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.
#4
Jul 17, 2017 · 18 min
S1 EP4: Breaking the Huddle
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.
#5
Jul 17, 2017 · 15 min
S1 EP5: Touchdown
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.
#6
Jul 17, 2017 · 19 min
S1 EP6: Lateral
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.
#7
Jul 17, 2017 · 15 min
S1 EP7: Scramble
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.
#8
Jul 17, 2017 · 17 min
S1 EP8: Primetime
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.

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