Club Shay Shay is an American podcast hosted by sports analyst and former NFL player Shannon Sharpe.[1][2] It is co-produced by The Volume and Shay Shay media,[3] and airs once a week. On the podcast, Sharpe interviews athletes and celebrities about current events, sports, and pop culture.[4][5] Episodes of the podcast are filmed, and the video format is released on the show's YouTube channel.

Club Shay Shay
Presentation
Hosted byShannon Sharpe
GenreInterview
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesWeekly
Production
ProductionThe Volume, Shay Shay Media
Publication
Original releaseSeptember 2020

History

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Club Shay Shay launched in September 2020 as a Fox Sports podcast.[6][7] The first episode featured Shannon Sharpe's brother, Sterling Sharpe.[8][9] In August 2023, it was announced that Sharpe and his Club Shay Shay podcast would join The Volume, a digital podcast network founded by Colin Cowherd, under a multi-year deal.[10][11][12][3] In 2024, Sharpe's interview with Katt Williams on the January 3 episode of the podcast drew much media attention, including being parodied by Saturday Night Live.[13][14][15][16]

Awards

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2021

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2022

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  • Winner: Shorty Awards (Podcast category)[19]

2024

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  • Winner: iHeartMedia iHeartPodcast Awards (Best Sports Podcast)[20]
  • Winner: Webby Awards, (Featured Guest, Individual Episodes (Podcasts), for Kat Williams interview) [21]
  • Finalist, Bronze Honor, and Audience Honor: Shorty Awards (YouTube Presence)[1][22]
  • Finalist: Shorty Awards (TikTok Presence)[1]
  • Finalist and Audience Honor: Shorty Awards (YouTube Presence).[1][22]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Club Shay Shay - 16th Shorty Awards Finalists". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  2. ^ "Shannon Sharpe | Class of 2011". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  3. ^ a b Koster, Kyle (Aug 31, 2023). "'We Ain't Going Down, Brother': Stephen A. Smith Promises Shannon Sharpe Success on First Podcast for The Volume". The Big Lead.
  4. ^ "Club Shay Shay on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  5. ^ Thompson, Sonia (Feb 8, 2024). "Mo'Nique's Viral Shannon Sharpe Interview Highlights Issues Marketers Can't Ignore". Forbes.
  6. ^ "Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay Podcast Premiers with Guest Sterling Sharpe". Fox Sports. September 22, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Club Shay Shay - 13th Shorty Awards Finalists". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  8. ^ "SHANNON SHARPE'S CLUB SHAY SHAY PODCAST PREMIERES WITH GUEST STERLING SHARPE". Fox Sports. 2020-09-22.
  9. ^ "Shannon Sharpe To Host Club Shay Shay Podcast | Barrett Media". Barrett Sports Media. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  10. ^ McDaniel, Mike (2023-08-23). "Shannon Sharpe Makes Big Media Career Announcement Involving Colin Cowherd". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  11. ^ Huston, Caitlin (August 23, 2023). "Shannon Sharpe to Bring Podcast 'Club Shay Shay' to The Volume in New Deal (Exclusive)".
  12. ^ Austin Jr., Ahmad (Aug 23, 2023). "Shannon Sharpe Brings Hit Podcast to Colin Cowherd's Network After 'Undisputed' Break-Up". Mediaite.
  13. ^ Bergeron, Elena (2024-05-02). "Katt Williams Wants to Show You the Receipts". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  14. ^ Thompson, Sonia. "Katt Williams' Viral Shannon Sharpe Interview Offers Essential Lessons For Brands". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  15. ^ Jenkins, Craig; Pandya, Hershal (January 5, 2024). "Katt Williams Scorches the Earth and Every Comedian on It". Vulture. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  16. ^ Campione, Katie (January 20, 2024). "'SNL' Roasts Katt Williams 'Club Shay Shay' Podcast Interview, Including Kevin Hart Comments". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  17. ^ "Club Shay Shay | Hashtag Sports Awards 2021 Shortlist". www.hashtagsports.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  18. ^ "Apple Podcasts presents the Best of 2021". Apple Newsroom. November 30, 2021. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  19. ^ "Club Shay Shay - 14th Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  20. ^ "iHeartMedia Celebrates The Best in Podcasting During The Sixth Annual iHeartPodcast Awards Presented by The Hartford Live at SXSW". iHeartMedia. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  21. ^ Harris, Raquel 'Rocky' (2024-04-23). "Michelle Obama, 'Barbie' 'Club Shay Shay' and More Among List of 28th Annual Webby Award Winners". TheWrap. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  22. ^ a b "16th Annual Winners and Honorees - The Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-23.