Club Shay Shay

Shannon Sharpe sits down with older brother and former NFL player Sterling Sharpe for their first official interview. Shannon and Sterling discuss being raised by their grandparents in rural Glennville, Georgia in a 1000 square- foot cinder block house, growing up on a farm and their NFL careers. "It's easy in hindsight to go back and say how tough we had it, but this didn’t make us stronger, it just made us."

Shannon Sharpe sits down with undefeated 5 division world champ, promoter, father and arguably the greatest boxer of all time, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. in Episode 2 of Club Shay Shay. Floyd talks Conor McGregor, coming out of retirement to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jordan vs LeBron and why TBE is undeniably the greatest of all time.

Snoop Dogg sits down with Shannon Sharpe to discuss voting for the first time, Dr. Dre and Bill Belichick, going to high school with Cameron Diaz and his Top 5 Lakers of all time.

On this episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon sits down with 2x NBA champ, 11x All-Star and 2002 Mr. Basketball in the state of Texas, Chris Bosh. Bosh discusses Kobe Bryant's 81-point game, teaming up with LeBron and DWade and the King winning his 4th ring on his 3rd team.

On this episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon speaks with rapper, actor, and activist Ice Cube. This conversation was recorded on August 13th, 2020. 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, including his plan to address racial and economic inequality + prison and police reform with the Contract With Black America. Cube also discusses his rise to stardom, 'Boyz n the Hood' and writing 'Friday'. 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.

On this episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. “The Kid” shares  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.

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’ & ‘Long Time Coming.' 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. Dyson is a sociology professor at Georgetown University and an author of the books ‘Tears We Cannot Stop’ & ‘Long Time Coming.' 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.

On this episode 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.’

On this episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in comedian, actor, writer & producer: JB Smoove. JB tells stories about working with Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Larry David, and more. 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.  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.

On this episode 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.

On this episode 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.

On episode 13 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.

On episode 14 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 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.This is a can’t-miss conversation for football fans, or anyone curious as to where Travis Kelce’s undeniable swag comes from.

On this episode 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.’”

On episode 16 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in Super Bowl champion, 7-time Pro Bowler, & Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp.

On episode 18 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon welcomes in comedian & actor Chris Tucker.

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.

On episode 21 of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe welcomes in 7-time Pro Bowler, 2007 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, 2012 NFL MVP: Adrian Peterson.

On episode 22, Shannon Sharpe welcomes in 5-time Pro Bowler, 2010 Defensive Rookie of the Year, & Super Bowl LV Champion, defensive end Ndamukong Suh.

On episode 23, Shannon Sharpe welcomes in 1998 Heisman trophy winner, 2002 NFL rushing yards leader,& host of the Curious Questions podcast: Ricky Williams.

On episode 24, Shannon Sharpe welcomes in rapper, actor, movie producer & record executive: Master P.

On episode 25, Shannon welcomes in rapper, songwriter, record executive, & entrepreneur: E-40.

In 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.

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.

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.