E.J. Speed on his career with Colts, Andrew Luck retiring, NFL draft stories

On episode 30 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in 4-time NBA All-Star, 2-time All-NBA selection, & member of the 2016 Olympics Gold medal winning basketball team: DeMar DeRozan. **This is a SPECIAL EDITION of Club Shay Shay — stay subscribed for more in-person conversations when the podcast returns for Season 2!**Shannon & DeMar touch on what DeMar’s been up to in the NBA offseason, and what he’s looking for in his next move as a free agent after 2 seasons in San Antonio.DeMar’s NBA career has spanned multiple eras, and he has plenty of stories about players like Kobe & McGrady as well as LeBron & KD. He also talks Shannon through his experience finding out he was being traded out of Toronto, and how Drake helped him with the process.  A Compton native who chose USC for his collegiate career, DeMar lists his Mount Rushmore of Southern California basketball and pushes back against Shannon’s claim that New York has produced better players. #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 Juli 20211h 1min

Shannon Sharpe looks back on his journey to the NFL, from a 7th-round Draft pick, to almost getting cut, to becoming a 8x Pro Bowler, 3x Super Bowl Champ and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Apr 20213min

On episode 29, Shannon welcomes in 2020 Heisman trophy-winning wide receiver, two-time National Champion and 2021 NFL Draft hopeful from the University of Alabama, DeVonta Smith. This special episode of Club Shay Shay was recorded in-person at Shannon’s home gym. DeVonta talks to Shannon about signing with Klutch Sports, and his career aspirations both on and off the field. He divulges what it’s like to play football at the University of Alabama, sharing the field with players like Tua Tagovailoa & playing for Nick Saban. Devonta revisits his National Championship & Heisman-winning senior season at Alabama, and looks forward to his future in the NFL. With the NFL Draft just days away, this is a can’t-miss 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.

26 Apr 20211h 11min

On episode 28, Shannon welcomes in the 2019 #1 overall pick in the NBA draft, recent All-Star, & power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson. Zion stops by to announce his brand new signature shoe: the Jordan Zion 1. He talks through all of the sneaker’s features and gifts Shannon a pair. Plus, he tells the story of what it was like to meet Michael Jordan for the first time. Zion also touches on growing up an athlete in the social media era, his time at Duke University, landing with the Pelicans in New Orleans, his Mount Rushmore of dunkers, 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.

20 Apr 202122min

On episode 27, Shannon welcomes in the 2017 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year & four-time Pro Bowl running back for the New Orleans Saints: Alvin Kamara.Kamara has quickly been one of the most accomplished running backs in the NFL, becoming the first at his position to have 500 receiving yards and 500 rushing yards in each of his first four seasons, and the second player in NFL history to score 6 touchdowns in a game. He talks to Shannon about the Saints’ 2020 season, losing to Brady’s Bucs in the playoffs, the forthcoming QB competition between Taysom Hill & James Winston to fill the void left by Drew Brees’ retirement, and much more. Alvin also touches on his off-the-field activity, investing in Killer Mike’s Greenwood initiative, a socially responsible banking platform for minorities. He also discusses his Louisiana-based company, The Big Squeezy, and his own interest in juicing and health. Alvin Kamara’s love of NASCAR, Atlanta rappers, and his many other interests make this a can’t-miss interview.*Click below to vote for Club Shay Shay in the 13th annual Shorty Awards!*https://shortyawards.com/13th/club-shay-shay#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.

29 Mars 20211h 8min

On episode 26, Shannon welcomes in 3-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year, league leader in 4-point plays, & the oldest player in NBA history to score 50 points in a game: Jamal Crawford. Jamal Crawford updates Shannon on his current status, working for an opportunity to return to the NBA. He shares stories and insights from his 20 seasons in the league, where he faced players like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and more. He talks about playing for the Knicks and the Clippers, including LA’s failure to make it to the NBA Finals.   As a quintessential NBA Sixth Man and journeyman, Jamal talks Shannon through the specific role he had to play for various teams. He also discusses his infamous dribbling skills, ranks the best ball handlers in league history, and gives Shannon his Mount Rushmore of Sixth Men. Raised in Seattle’s active basketball community with decades of experience at the highest level, Jamal Crawford has a true passion and knowledge for the game. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation, where Jamal breaks it all down, from the beginning of his career to the present day.*Click below to vote for Club Shay Shay in the 13th annual Shorty Awards!*https://shortyawards.com/13th/club-shay-shay#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.

22 Mars 20211h 11min

On episode 25, Shannon welcomes in rapper, songwriter, record executive, & entrepreneur: E-40. E-40 talks Shannon through his many business ventures, from a childhood paper route in Vallejo, CA to his beverages like Tycoon Cognac & Earl Stevens wine, to investments in tech startups like Clubhouse. 40 Water’s business pursuits have always been anchored by his music. With hit records spanning three decades, E-40 has enjoyed prolonged artistic success. He has a wealth of stories about artists like Tupac, Too $hort and Lil Jon, as well as insight into his own unique, unpredictable style and slang. He educates Shannon on his extensive involvement in rap music history, within the Bay Area hyphy movement, Sick Wid It Records, and beyond. Shannon also quizzes E-40 on his Bay Area sports fandom, touching on Golden State’s 2015 NBA Title, his Mount Rushmore of Warriors players, & 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.

15 Mars 20211h 48min

On episode 24, Shannon welcomes in rapper, actor, movie producer & record executive: Master P. From music to sports to cereal, ramen noodles and sneakers, Master P knows how to build a brand from the ground up. He talks Shannon through his history in business, disclosing lessons he learned through his successes and failures. He also explains his recent publicized interest in acquiring Reebok, and his goal of collaborating with up-and-coming players like Jalen Suggs.  Master P talks Shannon through his journey growing up in Louisiana, dreaming of becoming an NBA player before ultimately being called toward music and business. He talks about his sons’ basketball careers, and how he’s been able to translate lessons about his own hard work and education to his family. With stories about playing with Del Curry, opening for Tupac, signing Ricky Williams to his sports agency, and much more, Master P has decades worth of insight and knowledge to share. #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.

8 Mars 20211h 30min