Karl-Anthony Towns Part 2

On episode 20 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in the first African-American driver to win Rookie of the Year in a NASCAR Series, and 2018 Daytona 500 runner up, Bubba Wallace. Bubba talks about how joining Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team has put him in a place to succeed this season, at the Daytona 500 and beyond. He and Shannon go over the ins and outs of NASCAR, covering how drivers practice, how to prepare for different tracks, and the setbacks and challenges Bubba has faced as the sport’s only African-American driver. Bubba & Shannon also discuss the intersection of sports, politics, entertainment and humanity, touching on Bubba’s role banning the Confederate flag from racing, putting #BlackLivesMatter on his car, pushing to make NASCAR more inclusive, and much more. Bubba provides a fascinating insight into the world of NASCAR. His passion and knowledge for racing shine through in this important 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.

8 Feb 20211h 25min

On episode 19 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in his former boss: former GM of the Baltimore Ravens and fellow member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ozzie Newsome.This episode is packed with memories and stories from Shannon’s time in Baltimore, touching on Ozzie’s decision to sign Shannon, the Ravens’ 2000 Super Bowl run, players like Ray Lewis, and late owner Art Modell. Ozzie also reveals his thought process going into the NFL Draft each year, his honest and upfront nature in dealing with player contracts, Lamar Jackson’s strengths, hiring John Harbaugh, and the importance of bringing on veterans like Calais Campbell, Dez Bryant (and in 2000, Shannon) to elevate the team.  As a two-time All-SEC & College Hall of Fame player at the University of Alabama, a three-time Pro Bowler & Pro Hall of Fame inductee with the Browns and an NFL executive since 1991, Ozzie Newsome has decades of football knowledge and expertise. He and Shannon break it all down, from the late 1970s to the present day.#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.

1 Feb 20211h 12min

On episode 18 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in comedian & actor Chris Tucker. Chris and Shannon discuss all aspects of his long and successful career, beginning with his start in standup comedy and his iconic role as Smokey in ‘Friday.’ Tucker grew up in Atlanta, idolizing Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy and aspiring to be an entertainer. Shannon grills Chris on the rest of his filmography, including ‘Dead Presidents,’ ‘Money Talks,’ ‘Jackie Brown,’ and the ‘Rush Hour’ franchise. Chris reveals his top 5 hood classic films and his Mount Rushmore of comedians, and explains what it was like to work with legends such as Bernie Mac, John Witherspoon, Ice Cube, and Jackie Chan. Shannon & Chris also touch on the latest in sports news, including the passing of Hank Aaron, Kobe’s final game, Chris’s all-time NBA starting five, and his Super Bowl LV & NBA Title picks. Chris has decades of stories, knowledge, and advice from his entertainment heroes to share with Shannon in this 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.

25 Jan 20211h 12min

On episode 17 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in Grammy-nominated rapper, multi-platinum songwriter, NYT bestselling author, record label executive, and the biggest boss in the game: Rick Ross.They discuss Rozay’s many business ventures, from the first paycheck he ever earned to his mobile health app, Jetdoc. Ross shares values his family and community instilled in him growing up in Carol City, FL, and details lessons he learned from about sacrifice, negotiation, & failure on his way to success. Shannon & Ross go through Miami music history, discussing how artists like JT Money & Trick Daddy paved the way for Ross’s sound. They also touch on his early career, collaborating with idols like 8Ball & MJG and Scarface, his meeting with Jay-Z before signing with Def Jam for his first album, and much more. A loyal Miami Heat & Dolphins fan who briefly attended Albany State on a football scholarship, Ross helps Shannon break down the latest in sports news, touching on James Harden’s trade to the Nets, the top 5 NBA players of all time, the NFL GOAT, and how Dolphins offensive lineman Richmond Webb inspired a line in Ross’s first hit and Shannon’s workout song “Hustlin’”.#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.

18 Jan 20211h 20min

On episode 16 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in Super Bowl champion, 7-time Pro Bowler, & Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp.Shannon & Warren dive right in to the current state of the NFL, with Sapp’s prediction that the hometown Bucs will come out victorious against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. Warren also delves into his own career in Tampa Bay, where he won Super Bowl XXXVII against the Raiders. All aspects of Sapp’s career are covered, including his transition from tight end to defense at the University of Miami, where he played with Ray Lewis and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Sapp reveals his Mount Rushmore of players from “the U,” and walks Shannon through the process that led him to become the No. 12 overall pick in the 1995 draft.Shannon & Warren go in-depth on Sapp’s NFL career, discussing the Tampa-2 defense, winning Defensive Player of the Year, and playing for Tony Dungy and Jon Gruden. Warren also talks about his controversial block and confrontation with Mike Sherman of the Packers in the 2002 season. And we hear about Sapp’s post-playing career as a brutally honest analyst, as well as his passion for fishing.#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.

11 Jan 20211h 18min

On episode 15 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes 6x Pro Bowler & Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs: Travis Kelce.It’s the GOAT tight end sitting down with the current, best tight end in the NFL. Shannon and Travis cover the history and evolution of their position, sharing stories and insights into what it means to perform at the highest level.The parallels between the two don’t stop at their shared tight end position. Both also have older siblings who played in the league at the same time as them, and they swap stories about how Sterling & Jason, respectively, helped guide them on their paths to success. Travis pays homage to his Ohio roots, and discusses the struggles he faced after his suspension from the University of Cincinnati, as well as the mental shift it took to transition from quarterback to tight end. Travis Kelce is wrapping up a historic regular season in which he broke the single-season record for most receiving yards by a tight end, and he has his sights set on securing a repeat Super Bowl Championship for Kansas City. He and Shannon touch on the greatness of Chiefs players like Tyreek Hill and Patrick Mahomes, dig in to what it’s like to play for Andy Reid, discuss Travis’ relationship with George Kittle, and much more.This is a can’t-miss conversation for football fans, or anyone curious as to where Travis Kelce’s undeniable swag comes from.#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.

4 Jan 20211h 22min

In this special year-end episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon takes a look back at the most memorable moments of the podcast in 2020.Club Shay Shay welcomed in 14 guests in this unprecedented year, each one stopping by for an extended conversation on the biggest headlines of the year and sharing their own life stories to inspire our VIP members.A big thank you to Sterling Sharpe, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Snoop Dogg, Chris Bosh, Ice Cube, Ken Griffey Jr., Michael Eric Dyson, Isiah Thomas, J.B. Smoove, LaVar Ball, Morris Chestnut, Gilbert Arenas, Roy Jones Jr. and Tony Dungy.Wishing you all a very happy new year, and see you in 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Dec 20201h 11min

On episode 14 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in fellow member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a Super Bowl-winning player as well as coach: Tony Dungy.Every phase of Tony Dungy’s life has provided him several learning opportunities – from developing a work ethic and determination courtesy of his parents, to observing first-year coach Bill Walsh building a new system in San Francisco. Coach Dungy guides Shannon through the arc of his playing and coaching career, relaying inspiring stories and lessons he learned along the way. He discusses what it was like to coach one of the all-time greats like Peyton Manning, how he accomplished his childhood dream of playing in the NFL, the legacy of his coaching tree and more. In addition to covering Dungy’s history in the league, he and Shannon cover the current state of the NFL, including Brady & Belichick’s split, his MVP pick, Patrick Mahomes’ unique ability and much more. The two discuss ways to improve minority representation in coaching positions, and Dungy’s role with the Houston Texans advising them in their search for a new general manager and head coach. Tony Dungy talks about football with passion and expertise, diving deep with Shannon into the x’s and o’s of playing and coaching in the NFL, adding tons of great behind-the-scenes stories from his historic career.#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.

21 Dec 20201h 25min