Recently, Tom Brady was celebrated in an event dubbed the “greatest roast of all time,” where his past teammates and various celebrities did not hold back, delivering a series of jokes at his expense. Unfortunately, after the show’s premiere on Netflix, Brady expressed regret about how the comments made during the program affected his three children.
While speaking on “The Pivot” podcast, hosted by Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder, the former quarterback shared his feelings of remorse for participating in such a program. Despite initially being open to the idea and finding enjoyment in the jokes directed at him, Brady’s perspective shifted once he considered the impact on his family, particularly his children.
“I loved the jokes about me. I thought they were hilarious. I did not like how it affected my kids,” Brady explained. He described the experience as bittersweet, realizing too late that he would not choose to participate again due to the negative effect it had on those closest to him.
In an emotional revelation toward the end of the 56-minute podcast episode, Brady addressed a question from Taylor, his former teammate with the New England Patriots. The question was aimed at understanding what Brady had learned from participating in the Roast. Instead of discussing his professional life, Brady surprised Taylor by focusing on his children, Jack, Benjamin, and Vivian.
“In a way, going through this makes you a better parent,” Brady responded. He admitted to his naivety and desire for humor, not anticipating the full scope of consequences. This experience provided Brady with a valuable lesson in parenting, prompting him to strive to be a better parent moving forward.
Despite his regrets, Brady emphasized that his efforts were with the fans in mind, expressing satisfaction that attendees enjoyed themselves. He reiterated the importance of laughter, both on and off the field, and the value of celebrating others’ successes as a source of inspiration and hope for many.
