Club Shay Shay

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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.

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Our Editor's Take

Shannon Sharpe is a man of many talents. Known for his prowess as an NFL tight end and sports analyst, he is now conquering a new challenge: hosting the Club Shay Shay podcast. The Super Bowl champion welcomes guests from all backgrounds. They discuss what's happening in the world of sports and beyond. It's action-packed programming from an athlete long conditioned to excel.

Pro Football Hall of Fame legend Sharpe fills his weekly episodes with special guests. Everyone from NFL stars past and present to today's hottest influencers take part. Through it all, Sharpe's steady hand as host provides measured guidance. Be it the latest sports gossip or a pop-culture phenomenon that's emerged, Sharpe is on it. Along the way, listeners can expect good humor, strong opinions, and eye-opening insights.

Club Shay Shay isn't only for sports fans. Sharpe has an uncanny ability to facilitate conversations with guests presenting varied perspectives. As a result, his listenership is broad and diverse. Topics like custom shoes and adoption slide in beside the latest sports news. Thanks to Sharpe and his inspired guest list, the dialogue flows with ease. And no matter the topic or the debate partner, Sharpe's arguments are always sharp indeed.

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Episodios

Ray J Part 2
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Ray J Part 2
In the second part of Ray J's episode on Club Shay Shay, he delves further into his life and career, sharing a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights. Ray J starts by discussing his attempts to replace Omarion in B2K and his admiration for Usher. He reflects on how he should have listened more to Pharrell and expresses a desire to work with him again in the future. When posed with the famous hypothetical question, Ray J opts for a business lunch with Jay-Z over $500K. He talks about the incredible success of Raycon, earning $80M a year for four years, and his involvement in TV networks, including a show featuring BlueFace and Chrisean Rock on his broadcast network. Ray J opens up about his relationship with 50 Cent and shares his views on why celebrities often date the same people.Ray J candidly discusses his complex personal relationships, including stealing his ex, Princess, from Floyd Mayweather and the ensuing conflict. He talks about his preference for older women and how one helped cleanse him during his teenage years. He also touches on his tumultuous marriage with Princess, expressing his intent to never date again but only "slay," and explains the recurring issues between them. Ray J recounts his initial meeting with Kim Kardashian when she was Brandy's closet designer, their subsequent relationship, and the infamous tape. He acknowledges the tape's profitability but also reflects on the embarrassment it caused, especially now that he has children. He discusses the success of the Kardashians and speculates on how different the world might be if the tape had never surfaced. His relationship with Kanye West comes up, highlighting a unique gift from Kanye—a Balenciaga straight jacket. Ray J mentions he no longer has anyone he wants to fight in a celebrity boxing match but is open to the idea of doing OnlyFans. He shares memories of attending parties at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion at just 16 years old. Finally, Ray J speaks on the legal troubles faced by his friends R. Kelly and Diddy, expressing the personal pain he felt as they went down. Join Shannon Sharpe and Ray J for an episode brimming with revelations, humor, and the candid truth behind Ray J's headline-making life. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ray J Part 1
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Ray J Part 1
Ray J joins Shannon Sharpe for an engaging episode of Club Shay Shay, sharing an in-depth look into his multifaceted life and career. Ray J opens up about his upbringing, moving from Mississippi to Compton, and the challenges he faced, including his father driving him from Carson to Hollywood auditions and his dislike for choir rehearsals. He reflects on getting into trouble, joining a gang, and the influence of his sister Brandy’s big break with her first album. Ray J talks about his relationship with Brandy, the dynamics of their sibling bond, and a memorable incident when he got a tattoo of her, which upset her. Despite never wanting to be in show business, he acknowledges that being Brandy’s brother always helped him. He shares his early realization of Pharrell Williams’ talent and working with various A-list celebrities as a child. He reminisces about being spoiled as a kid, receiving a Cadillac at 14, and his experiences with his cousin, Snoop Dogg. He discusses attending private school after getting jumped at public school and his mother managing both his and Brandy’s careers. Ray J delves into the growing distance between him and Brandy due to his actions, and his encounters with Michael Jackson, facilitated by Brandy. Ray J addresses Vince Staples’ comments about him being a top 5 West Coast rapper, shares his top 5 West Coast artists, and discusses the current state of West Coast rap with artists like YG and Kendrick Lamar. He gives his take on the Kendrick vs. Drake and Chris Brown vs. Quavo beef and his diss song with Chris Brown aimed at Kanye West.Ray J candidly talks about his need for reality shows to assess his personal growth, feeling blackballed in the industry, and the process of Shaq investing $1.5M into his music. He explains why he became an independent artist, what he wishes he knew as a younger artist, and his admiration for Chris Brown’s career. Finally, Ray J discusses the artists he regrets signing, the reasons RSVP didn’t work out as a group, and the regret over unfulfilled dreams. Join Shannon Sharpe and Ray J for an episode filled with introspection, humor, and raw honesty about the highs and lows of his journey in the entertainment industry. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.