Gilbert Arenas
On episode 12 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in 3-time NBA All Star & host of the No Chill Podcast: Gilbert Arenas.Shannon & Gilbert run through the latest headlines in sports, discussing Gilbert’s viral post about the Nate Robinson/Jake Paul fight, the John Wall/Russell Westbrook trade, the Clippers’ chemistry issues, their predictions for the 2021 NBA season and much more. Agent Zero also revisits his own NBA career, talking about signing with the Wizards after Michael Jordan’s third retirement, his knee injury, playing against LeBron James and more. Gilbert has tons of stories for Shannon about his life and career—plus some of the great off-the-court NBA stories he's famous for—in this lively and engaging conversation. #DoSomethinB4TwoSomethin & Follow Club Shay Shay: https://www.instagram.com/clubshayshayhttps://twitter.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.facebook.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.youtube.com/c/clubshayshay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Joulu 20201h 52min
Morris Chestnut
On episode 11 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in actor, producer & author: Morris Chestnut.Shannon & Morris discuss the many projects Morris is working on, including the film ‘Spell,’ the TV series ‘The Resident,’ and his faith-based football podcast ‘Jesus vs. Big Joe.’Morris also recalls playing Ricky in ‘Boyz N The Hood,’ working with John Singleton and the rest of the star-studded cast, and the success that followed that iconic performance. He shares several other memories and stories from his 30+ year film & TV career, from working with actors like Anthony Anderson and Robert De Niro to auditioning for ‘Jerry McGuire.’Shannon also quizzes Morris on his hometown Lakers, discussing their recent NBA Title & Morris’s top 5 Lakers of all time. Morris’s passion for music, acting, and sports are all covered in this revealing conversation about his longstanding career in the film & entertainment industry.#DoSomethinB4TwoSomethin & Follow Club Shay Shay: https://www.instagram.com/clubshayshayhttps://twitter.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.facebook.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.youtube.com/c/clubshayshay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Marras 202049min
LaVar Ball
On Episode 10 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in the CEO of Big Baller Brand & father of LaMelo, Lonzo, and LiAngelo: LaVar Ball.Fresh off LaMelo being selected third overall in the NBA Draft, LaVar recounts his youngest son’s journey to the NBA, from playing in Lithuania and Australia to being selected by Michael Jordan’s Hornets. LaVar also addresses his dream for all three of his sons to win a championship together in Charlotte, and the rumors that he may play MJ one-on-one.LaVar also covers his own life and career, telling stories about growing up in South Central LA, meeting his wife Tina, playing in the NFL, and raising his children to be better than Jordan. LaVar also addresses his more recent controversies, including his feud with President Trump and his comments about dating while in the NBA. Shannon grills LaVar on all things NBA, from the Lakers winning the NBA Finals to the GOAT debate to LeBron’s career longevity. LaVar is as honest, confident, and outspoken as ever in this captivating conversation.#DoSomethinB4TwoSomethin & Follow Club Shay Shay: https://www.instagram.com/clubshayshayhttps://twitter.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.facebook.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.youtube.com/c/clubshayshay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Marras 20201h 20min
J.B. Smoove
On Episode 9 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in comedian, actor, writer & producer: JB Smoove. JB Smoove talks Shannon through his experiences performing standup comedy during the pandemic, gearing up for the premiere of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ season 11, and the multitude of other projects he’s working on.All aspects of JB Smoove’s 30+ years in the entertainment business are covered, from writing for SNL to landing a serendipitous audition for ‘Curb.’ JB tells stories about working with Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Larry David, and a large roster of legendary comedians. He also reveals his five most influential comedians of all time, and delves into the historical importance of Def Comedy Jam, where his career began. This hilarious and insightful conversation reveals the inner workings of life as a comedian and entertainer, but Shannon also presses JB on his passion for sports. They talk about LeBron and the Lakers’ championship season, Kobe Bryant’s passing, JB’s beloved Jets & Knicks, and much more. #DoSomethinB4TwoSomethin & Follow Club Shay Shay: https://www.instagram.com/clubshayshayhttps://twitter.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.facebook.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.youtube.com/c/clubshayshay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Marras 20201h 51min
Isiah Thomas
On episode 8 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in 12-time All Star, two-time NBA champion, 1990 Finals MVP, & NCAA National champion: Isiah Thomas.Shannon & Isiah cover the scope of Mr. Wonderful’s NBA career, from being drafted by Detroit to becoming an All-Star and leading the “Bad Boys” Pistons to back-to-back championships in 1989 & 1990. Isiah ranks the top basketball dynasties and players of the ‘80s, and goes into the dynamics of playing in the league during that era. He touches on his exclusion from the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, and the “fascination and disappointment” he felt in response to his portrayal in ‘The Last Dance.’Shannon also presses Isiah on his college career, where he led the Indiana Hoosiers to win the 1981 NCAA tournament. Isiah reveals what it was like to play for Bob Knight, his thought process going into the matchup with Dean Smith’s Tar Heels in the title game, and more. Shannon & Isiah cover a wide range of topics from the past and present of Isiah’s storied life and career, from growing up on the west side of Chicago, to his NBA success and post-NBA pursuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Marras 20201h 42min
Michael Eric Dyson
On Episode 7 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in scholar, reverend, author and friend Michael Eric Dyson.Dyson is a sociology professor at Georgetown University and an author of the books ‘Tears We Cannot Stop’ & the forthcoming ‘Long Time Coming,’ and a great friend of Shannon’s. In this enlightening and informative conversation, Shannon and Michael discuss pressing societal issues in America, including police brutality, the racial and economic divide, and the nationwide protests in support of racial justice. They also talk about the importance of voting in the all-important 2020 Presidential election.A fellow sports fanatic, Prof. Dyson dives into a number of hot topics across the sports landscape: what LeBron James and the entire NBA have done to advance social causes, the impact of the late Georgetown coaching legend John Thompson, the importance of HBCUs, Colin Kaepernick’s legacy and the intersection of athletics and racial + social justice. Michael Eric Dyson brings a great deal of illuminating insight to a host of difficult topics throughout the conversation, detailing how U.S. history has led to this moment, and where we can go from here.But Shannon doesn’t let Prof. Dyson off the hook, later asking him to reveal his NBA & NFL GOATs, his favorite musicians of all time, and much more.#DoSomethinB4TwoSomethin & Follow Club Shay Shay: https://www.instagram.com/clubshayshayhttps://twitter.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.facebook.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.youtube.com/c/clubshayshay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Marras 20201h 50min
Ken Griffey Jr.
On Episode 6 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. “The Kid” shares with Shannon a number of stories from his 22-year professional baseball career, in which he was a 13-time All Star, 10-time Gold Glove Winner and 1997 American League MVP. We hear about what it was like being teammates with “The Big Unit” Randy Johnson, and his plea to the Mariners front office to trade for Pedro Martinez.Shannon also dives into one of the great familial stories sports has ever seen, when Ken Griffey Jr. played alongside his father Ken Griffey Sr. What were some of the challenges in pursuing the same career as his dad? How is Junior guiding his children through their own athletic pursuits? In his answers, you’ll hear about the kinds of personal and professional lessons he learned from his father about hard work and staying humble through it all.Make sure you catch Griffey reading off his 5 all-time favorite baseball players and his personal accounting for how Jackie Robinson impacted the game of baseball. He also dives into the current state of professional baseball, from player salaries to the percentages of black players in the MLB and breaking down the 2020 World Series featuring the Dodgers and Rays.…And of course he talks about the sweetest swing the game has ever seen.#DoSomethinB4TwoSomethin & Follow Club Shay Shay: https://www.instagram.com/clubshayshayhttps://twitter.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.facebook.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.youtube.com/c/clubshayshay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Loka 20201h 25min
Ice Cube
On Episode 5 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon speaks with rapper, actor, and activist Ice Cube.Shannon & Ice Cube talk at length about the murder of George Floyd and the protests taking place across the country in support of racial and social justice. Ice Cube also details his own involvement with the movement for civil and human rights, detailing his plan to address racial and economic inequality + prison and police reform with the Contract With Black America (CWBA.world). Ice Cube also revisits his early life and career, growing up in South Central LA and joining N.W.A. and Ruthless Records. He talks about writing “No Vaseline” in 90 minutes, the dynamic between him, Dr. Dre, MC Ren, DJ Yella, and Eazy-E, his musical inspiration, and much more. Shannon & Ice Cube also touch on Ice Cube’s extensive film career, from being sought out as an actor by John Singleton for ‘Boyz N The Hood’ to writing and producing the classic film ‘Friday.’ The conversation is filled with behind-the-scenes stories and gems about the many artistic projects with which Ice Cube has been involved over the years.This episode was recorded on August 13th, 2020.#DoSomethinB4TwoSomethin & Follow Club Shay Shay: https://www.instagram.com/clubshayshayhttps://twitter.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.facebook.com/clubshayshayhttps://www.youtube.com/c/clubshayshay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Loka 20201h 38min
