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.



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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.

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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.

Shannon Sharpe's Journey to the NFL

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Tristan Thompson joins Shannon Sharpe for a conversation about his NBA career, lifelong friendships, and the championship run that changed Cleveland sports forever.

The episode begins with Tristan discussing his close relationships with fellow Canadians Drake, The Weeknd, and PartyNextDoor before reflecting on the Cavaliers' recent reunion celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the historic 2016 NBA Championship. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the team's golf trip overseas with LeBron James, Kevin Love, JR Smith, Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, Matthew Dellavedova, and other former teammates, explaining why their brotherhood has remained strong long after retirement.

Tristan opens up about the unforgettable bond formed during Cleveland's legendary comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the 73-win Golden State Warriors, revealing how life experiences off the court—including family tragedies and personal struggles—created relationships that went far beyond basketball. He also reflects on emotional moments with Kevin Love following the loss of Love's father and explains why supporting teammates through life's hardest moments mattered more than anything that happened on the court.

The conversation shifts to basketball as Tristan debates where the 2016 Cavaliers rank among the greatest championship teams in NBA history, compares them to the Kevin Durant-era Warriors, and shares why he believes LeBron James and Kyrie Irving made Cleveland nearly unstoppable. He also revisits the 2015 NBA Finals, explaining how injuries to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love changed the series and why he believes the Cavaliers would have won a championship if the roster had stayed healthy.

Tristan reflects on entering the NBA alongside Kyrie Irving, his early belief that LeBron James would eventually return to Cleveland, and what it was like watching that vision become reality. He details the sacrifices required after LeBron and Kevin Love arrived, including accepting a reduced offensive role, embracing defense and rebounding, and putting winning ahead of individual accolades.

He also shares the behind-the-scenes story of his contract negotiations with the Cavaliers, the importance of securing his second NBA contract, and how achieving financial security allowed him to fulfill promises made to his late mother and provide for his family.

Throughout the episode, Tristan offers an honest look at leadership, sacrifice, championship culture, and what it truly takes to build a lasting legacy in the NBA while reflecting on unforgettable moments with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, Rich Paul, and the Cavaliers team that delivered Cleveland its first NBA championship in more than 50 years.

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Tristan Thompson joins Shannon Sharpe for a conversation about his NBA career, lifelong friendships, and the championship run that changed Cleveland sports forever.
The episode begins with Tristan discussing his close relationships with fellow Canadians Drake, The Weeknd, and PartyNextDoor before reflecting on the Cavaliers' recent reunion celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the historic 2016 NBA Championship. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the team's golf trip overseas with LeBron James, Kevin Love, JR Smith, Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, Matthew Dellavedova, and other former teammates, explaining why their brotherhood has remained strong long after retirement.
Tristan opens up about the unforgettable bond formed during Cleveland's legendary comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the 73-win Golden State Warriors, revealing how life experiences off the court&mdash;including family tragedies and personal struggles&mdash;created relationships that went far beyond basketball. He also reflects on emotional moments with Kevin Love following the loss of Love's father and explains why supporting teammates through life's hardest moments mattered more than anything that happened on the court.
The conversation shifts to basketball as Tristan debates where the 2016 Cavaliers rank among the greatest championship teams in NBA history, compares them to the Kevin Durant-era Warriors, and shares why he believes LeBron James and Kyrie Irving made Cleveland nearly unstoppable. He also revisits the 2015 NBA Finals, explaining how injuries to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love changed the series and why he believes the Cavaliers would have won a championship if the roster had stayed healthy.
Tristan reflects on entering the NBA alongside Kyrie Irving, his early belief that LeBron James would eventually return to Cleveland, and what it was like watching that vision become reality. He details the sacrifices required after LeBron and Kevin Love arrived, including accepting a reduced offensive role, embracing defense and rebounding, and putting winning ahead of individual accolades.
He also shares the behind-the-scenes story of his contract negotiations with the Cavaliers, the importance of securing his second NBA contract, and how achieving financial security allowed him to fulfill promises made to his late mother and provide for his family.
Throughout the episode, Tristan offers an honest look at leadership, sacrifice, championship culture, and what it truly takes to build a lasting legacy in the NBA while reflecting on unforgettable moments with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, Rich Paul, and the Cavaliers team that delivered Cleveland its first NBA championship in more than 50 years.

Club Shay Shay - Tristan Thompson Part 2

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Club Shay Shay - Tristan Thompson Part 1

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Angela Simmons joins Club Shay Shay for a conversation about growing up in hip-hop royalty, building successful businesses, navigating fame, motherhood, relationships, and launching her music career.

Angela reflects on becoming a household name through MTV’s Run’s House and shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of Reverend Run of Run-D.M.C. She opens up about realizing her father’s global influence, balancing life between two households after her parents’ divorce.

She discusses attending fashion school in New York, growing up between middle-class and celebrity lifestyles, and why her upbringing kept her grounded despite her family’s success. She also shares her thoughts on church culture, prosperity teachings, and the realities of being labeled a “nepo baby.”

Angela breaks down how reality television changed her life, from Run’s House to creating and producing Growing Up Hip Hop. She discusses the benefits and challenges of living in the public eye, why she stepped away from drama-driven reality TV, and the importance of building a career beyond television.

Business discussions center around Pastry Footwear, the sneaker company Angela built with her sister Vanessa Simmons. She reveals how the brand exploded from $15 million to $75 million in sales, surpassed Jordan sales at Foot Locker during its peak, and attracted fans including Zendaya and Hailey Bieber.

The conversation turns personal as Angela discusses dating, relationships, and her decision to remain a virgin until age 28. She shares how faith, family values, and personal conviction shaped that choice, reflects on her relationship history—including Bow Wow.

Angela also opens up about losing her son’s father, Sutton Tennyson, to gun violence. She discusses grief, therapy, single motherhood, helping her son understand his father’s legacy, and finding strength through unimaginable loss.

Later, Angela talks about reentering the music industry, signing with Rough Riders, working with Jadakiss, and preparing her upcoming album. She also discusses fashion, viral moments, entrepreneurship, her successful Angela’s Cakes and Oreo collaboration, and why she continues to evolve creatively across multiple industries.

Throughout the episode, Angela shares lessons on resilience, faith, business, family legacy, and building success on her own terms while carrying the Simmons name into a new generation.

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Go to <a href="http://tommyjohn.com/SHAYSHAY">tommyjohn.com/SHAYSHAY</a> for 25% off
If you&rsquo;re ever injured, you can check out Morgan &amp; Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. For more information go to <a href="http://forthepeople.com/SHANNON">FORTHEPEOPLE.COM/SHANNON</a> or dial Pound LAW (Pound 529) from your cell phone.
Get up to $500,000 in business funding &ndash; Approved and deposited same day with Cardiff at <a href="http://cardiff.co/CLUBSHAYSHAY">http://cardiff.co/CLUBSHAYSHAY</a>&nbsp;
Make sure y&rsquo;all check out Little Brother, June 26th, only on Netflix.
Angela Simmons joins Club Shay Shay for a conversation about growing up in hip-hop royalty, building successful businesses, navigating fame, motherhood, relationships, and launching her music career.
Angela reflects on becoming a household name through MTV&rsquo;s Run&rsquo;s House and shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of Reverend Run of Run-D.M.C. She opens up about realizing her father&rsquo;s global influence, balancing life between two households after her parents&rsquo; divorce.
She discusses attending fashion school in New York, growing up between middle-class and celebrity lifestyles, and why her upbringing kept her grounded despite her family&rsquo;s success. She also shares her thoughts on church culture, prosperity teachings, and the realities of being labeled a &ldquo;nepo baby.&rdquo;
Angela breaks down how reality television changed her life, from Run&rsquo;s House to creating and producing Growing Up Hip Hop. She discusses the benefits and challenges of living in the public eye, why she stepped away from drama-driven reality TV, and the importance of building a career beyond television.
Business discussions center around Pastry Footwear, the sneaker company Angela built with her sister Vanessa Simmons. She reveals how the brand exploded from $15 million to $75 million in sales, surpassed Jordan sales at Foot Locker during its peak, and attracted fans including Zendaya and Hailey Bieber.
The conversation turns personal as Angela discusses dating, relationships, and her decision to remain a virgin until age 28. She shares how faith, family values, and personal conviction shaped that choice, reflects on her relationship history&mdash;including Bow Wow.
Angela also opens up about losing her son&rsquo;s father, Sutton Tennyson, to gun violence. She discusses grief, therapy, single motherhood, helping her son understand his father&rsquo;s legacy, and finding strength through unimaginable loss.
Later, Angela talks about reentering the music industry, signing with Rough Riders, working with Jadakiss, and preparing her upcoming album. She also discusses fashion, viral moments, entrepreneurship, her successful Angela&rsquo;s Cakes and Oreo collaboration, and why she continues to evolve creatively across multiple industries.
Throughout the episode, Angela shares lessons on resilience, faith, business, family legacy, and building success on her own terms while carrying the Simmons name into a new generation.

Club Shay Shay - Angela Simmons Part 2

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