Grammy nominated singer, actor and entrepreneur Akon joins Shannon in Club Shay Shay this week. The two discuss everything in the world of pop culture, sports and everything in-between.



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NFL legend Shannon Sharpe—3x Super Bowl champion and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame—sits down with the biggest athletes, celebrities and influencers to discuss their accomplishments, challenges, and everything in-between.

NFL legend Shannon Sharpe—3x Super Bowl champion and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame—sits down with the biggest athletes, celebrities and influencers to discuss their accomplishments, challenges, and everything in-between.

Club Shay Shay

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Nick Young, aka Swaggy P, joins Club Shay Shay for a conversation about the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, the Golden State Warriors, and his career on and off the court.

Nick Young opens up about the Lakers’ future, Austin Reaves, Luka Dončić, and LeBron James leaving Los Angeles, including his thoughts on whether the Lakers have enough to compete for a championship. He also discusses LeBron’s move to the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and what LeBron’s next chapter could mean for his legacy.

Young reflects on facing LeBron James during his Miami, Cleveland, and Los Angeles eras, explaining why he believes LeBron’s second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers was his best version. He also weighs in on the NBA’s all-time greats, while discussing the evolution of the game and the impact of Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. Young then shares memorable stories from playing alongside Kobe Bryant with the Lakers, including Kobe’s demanding approach, his competitiveness in practice, and the infamous game-winning shot Young hit after Kobe called him “soft,”. Young also discusses Kobe’s final season, his 60-point farewell game, the incredible demand for Kobe jerseys, and the memorabilia Nick Young kept from Kobe’s final game.

He gets candid about the infamous D’Angelo Russell situation. He also recalls where he was when he learned of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death and his final conversations with Kobe at the Mamba Sports Academy. The conversation shifts to Nick Young’s championship experience with the Golden State Warriors, his relationships with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green, and why he believes role players are essential to winning championships. He also debates whether the Warriors could beat Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal’s Lakers.

They also discuss DeMar DeRozan joining the Denver Nuggets, Russell Westbrook’s career and future, NBA players entering the podcasting world, Paul George, Jayson Tatum, and the changing NBA landscape. Young shares his thoughts on today’s generation of NBA stars, NBA fathers and sons, LeBron and Bronny James, Cameron Boozer, his own children, and his plans for marriage and life after basketball.

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Nick Young, aka Swaggy P, joins Club Shay Shay for a conversation about the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, the Golden State Warriors, and his career on and off the court.
Nick Young opens up about the Lakers&rsquo; future, Austin Reaves, Luka Dončić, and LeBron James leaving Los Angeles, including his thoughts on whether the Lakers have enough to compete for a championship. He also discusses LeBron&rsquo;s move to the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and what LeBron&rsquo;s next chapter could mean for his legacy.
Young reflects on facing LeBron James during his Miami, Cleveland, and Los Angeles eras, explaining why he believes LeBron&rsquo;s second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers was his best version. He also weighs in on the NBA&rsquo;s all-time greats, while discussing the evolution of the game and the impact of Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. Young then shares memorable stories from playing alongside Kobe Bryant with the Lakers, including Kobe&rsquo;s demanding approach, his competitiveness in practice, and the infamous game-winning shot Young hit after Kobe called him &ldquo;soft,&rdquo;. Young also discusses Kobe&rsquo;s final season, his 60-point farewell game, the incredible demand for Kobe jerseys, and the memorabilia Nick Young kept from Kobe&rsquo;s final game.
He gets candid about the infamous D&rsquo;Angelo Russell situation. He also recalls where he was when he learned of Kobe Bryant&rsquo;s tragic death and his final conversations with Kobe at the Mamba Sports Academy. The conversation shifts to Nick Young&rsquo;s championship experience with the Golden State Warriors, his relationships with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green, and why he believes role players are essential to winning championships. He also debates whether the Warriors could beat Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal&rsquo;s Lakers.
They also discuss DeMar DeRozan joining the Denver Nuggets, Russell Westbrook&rsquo;s career and future, NBA players entering the podcasting world, Paul George, Jayson Tatum, and the changing NBA landscape. Young shares his thoughts on today&rsquo;s generation of NBA stars, NBA fathers and sons, LeBron and Bronny James, Cameron Boozer, his own children, and his plans for marriage and life after basketball.

Club Shay Shay - Nick Young Part 2

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Club Shay Shay - Nick Young Part 1

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Skip Bayless joins Shannon Sharpe for a conversation about their legendary seven-year run together on Undisputed, the origins of their on-air chemistry, and the moments that made their partnership one of sports media’s most talked-about debates.

Skip and Shannon look back at how they first connected on First Take, when Skip saw Shannon’s potential as a debate partner and decided he wanted him to join him in Los Angeles to launch Undisputed on FS1. They discuss the preparation, competitiveness, work ethic, and chemistry that helped the show become a major part of sports television.

They revisit some of Undisputed’s biggest moments, including their debates surrounding Colin Kaepernick and the social issues across America, as well as the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and the NFL. Skip remembers the unforgettable Cowboys playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers and the show’s massive ratings following the game.

Skip and Shannon also revisit their famous Tom Brady debate. They explain their competitive personalities and why the disagreement did not immediately end their relationship. The conversation then turns to why Undisputed ultimately ended, Skip’s reaction to Shannon leaving, the decision-making behind the scenes at Fox Sports, and Shannon’s transition into Club Shay Shay and Nightcap. Skip explains why he believes their chemistry was difficult to recreate and how Shannon’s career evolved after Undisputed.

The debate continues with LeBron James, Michael Jordan, the GOAT conversation, the NBA Finals, Scottie Pippen, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, and the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Skip also shares his opinions on LeBron’s move to Philadelphia.

Skip and Shannon discuss the Dallas Cowboys, discussing Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Jimmy Johnson, and the Cowboys’ championship history. Skip explains why his lifelong connection to the Cowboys makes their success and failures so emotional.

Skip also opens up about covering Michael Jordan and the 1998 Chicago Bulls, the famous final shot against the Utah Jazz, and his favorite memories as a sports journalist. He reflects on his career covering the NFL, NBA Finals, Super Bowls, and World Series.

Later, Skip shares a deeply personal story about growing up in Oklahoma and the Black woman who helped raise him. He explains how she influenced his life and his perspective on race. He also discusses his marriage, why they chose not to have children, his strict diet, and whether he has any regrets about his career. Finally, Skip discusses his future in sports media, his Gridiron show with Aqib Talib, and the rise of digital and direct-to-consumer sports media.

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Skip Bayless joins Shannon Sharpe for a conversation about their legendary seven-year run together on Undisputed, the origins of their on-air chemistry, and the moments that made their partnership one of sports media&rsquo;s most talked-about debates.
Skip and Shannon look back at how they first connected on First Take, when Skip saw Shannon&rsquo;s potential as a debate partner and decided he wanted him to join him in Los Angeles to launch Undisputed on FS1. They discuss the preparation, competitiveness, work ethic, and chemistry that helped the show become a major part of sports television.
They revisit some of Undisputed&rsquo;s biggest moments, including their debates surrounding Colin Kaepernick and the social issues across America, as well as the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and the NFL. Skip remembers the unforgettable Cowboys playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers and the show&rsquo;s massive ratings following the game.
Skip and Shannon also revisit their famous Tom Brady debate. They explain their competitive personalities and why the disagreement did not immediately end their relationship. The conversation then turns to why Undisputed ultimately ended, Skip&rsquo;s reaction to Shannon leaving, the decision-making behind the scenes at Fox Sports, and Shannon&rsquo;s transition into Club Shay Shay and Nightcap. Skip explains why he believes their chemistry was difficult to recreate and how Shannon&rsquo;s career evolved after Undisputed.
The debate continues with LeBron James, Michael Jordan, the GOAT conversation, the NBA Finals, Scottie Pippen, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, and the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Skip also shares his opinions on LeBron&rsquo;s move to Philadelphia.
Skip and Shannon discuss the Dallas Cowboys, discussing Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Jimmy Johnson, and the Cowboys&rsquo; championship history. Skip explains why his lifelong connection to the Cowboys makes their success and failures so emotional.
Skip also opens up about covering Michael Jordan and the 1998 Chicago Bulls, the famous final shot against the Utah Jazz, and his favorite memories as a sports journalist. He reflects on his career covering the NFL, NBA Finals, Super Bowls, and World Series.
Later, Skip shares a deeply personal story about growing up in Oklahoma and the Black woman who helped raise him. He explains how she influenced his life and his perspective on race. He also discusses his marriage, why they chose not to have children, his strict diet, and whether he has any regrets about his career. Finally, Skip discusses his future in sports media, his Gridiron show with Aqib Talib, and the rise of digital and direct-to-consumer sports media.

Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $150 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SHANNON and go to PrizePicks.com/DoItLiveSweepstakes or check out PrizePicks social pages for more info.  Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/shayshay. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 8/1/2026.  Go to tommyjohn.com/SHAYSHAY for 25% off  Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order of medication to get hard at https://ro.co/shayshay    Skip Bayless on Shannon Sharpe, Tom Brady, The Cowboys, LeBron, Michael Jordan & Undisputed  Skip Bayless joins Shannon Sharpe for a conversation about their legendary seven-year run together on Undisputed, the origins of their on-air chemistry, and the moments that made their partnership one of sports media’s most talked-about debates.  Skip and Shannon look back at how they first connected on First Take, when Skip saw Shannon’s potential as a debate partner and decided he wanted him to join him in Los Angeles to launch Undisputed on FS1. They discuss the preparation, competitiveness, work ethic, and chemistry that helped the show become a major part of sports television.  They revisit some of Undisputed’s biggest moments, including their debates surrounding Colin Kaepernick and the social issues across America, as well as the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and the NFL. Skip remembers the unforgettable Cowboys playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers and the show’s massive ratings following the game.  Skip and Shannon also revisit their famous Tom Brady debate. They explain their competitive personalities and why the disagreement did not immediately end their relationship. The conversation then turns to why Undisputed ultimately ended, Skip’s reaction to Shannon leaving, the decision-making behind the scenes at Fox Sports, and Shannon’s transition into Club Shay Shay and Nightcap. Skip explains why he believes their chemistry was difficult to recreate and how Shannon’s career evolved after Undisputed.  The debate continues with LeBron James, Michael Jordan, the GOAT conversation, the NBA Finals, Scottie Pippen, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, and the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Skip also shares his opinions on LeBron’s move to Philadelphia.  Skip and Shannon discuss the Dallas Cowboys, discussing Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Jimmy Johnson, and the Cowboys’ championship history. Skip explains why his lifelong connection to the Cowboys makes their success and failures so emotional.  Skip also opens up about covering Michael Jordan and the 1998 Chicago Bulls, the famous final shot against the Utah Jazz, and his favorite memories as a sports journalist. He reflects on his career covering the NFL, NBA Finals, Super Bowls, and World Series.  Later, Skip shares a deeply personal story about growing up in Oklahoma and the Black woman who helped raise him. He explains how she influenced his life and his perspective on race. He also discusses his marriage, why they chose not to have children, his strict diet, and whether he has any regrets about his career. Finally, Skip discusses his future in sports media, his Gridiron show with Aqib Talib, and the rise of digital and direct-to-consumer sports media.

Club Shay Shay - Skip Bayless Part 2

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