Swagu

Swagu is BACK and talking about his Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery and lining up to take a generational prospect in Cooper Flagg. Plus, Swagu shares why he's excited for a potential Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers matchup in the NBA Finals. Later, Swagu shares advice for Stefon Diggs after being seen on a yacht during New England Patriots' team activities. Plus, Swagu hops on his soapbox and shares exciting news about Marcus Spears Jr. 0:00 Welcome to the Swagu Podcast 1:12 Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Draft Lottery, likely to pick Cooper Flagg No. 1 6:58 Why Swagu is excited for the NBA Finals 11:36 Stefon Diggs on a boat 16:48 Swagu’s Soapbox 21:43 Swagu’s son Marcus Spears Jr. makes Team USA U16 28:38 Swagu’s new morning concoction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu is ELATED that the Cowboys traded for George Pickens and discusses his fit with Dallas, how talented he is, how Dak is the best QB he's ever had, and why he makes the Cowboys a playoff team. Plus, he highlights the physical play in the NBA playoffs and reacts to the four remaining series. 0:00 Welcome 0:58 The Cowboys traded for WR George Pickens 7:23 Pickens is one of the most talented WRs in the league 10:25 Pickens makes Dallas a playoff team 11:09 Eastern Conference playoff picture 16:17 Western Conference playoff picture 23:02 Quick correction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses if Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is in jeopardy, the San Antonio Spurs as a potential landing spot, how Tyrese Haliburton's dad went too far getting in Giannis' face, the NFL Draft in Green Bay and the Shedeur Sanders discourse. 0:00 Welcome to The Swagu Podcast 0:23 Giannis' future with Bucks 5:12 Haliburton's dad crossed the line 9:31 NFL Draft in Green Bay 11:35 Highlighting some NFL rookies 13:45 Shedeur Sanders's draft slide 18:16 The discourse around Shedeur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, the polarizing nature of Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter attempting to play both ways, Abdul Carter as a potential cornerstone guy, what the Cowboys should do, and memories of Swagu's draft night in 2005. 0:00 Welcome 2:55 The most interesting person in the draft 7:42 Travis Hunter's unprecedented quest 11:24 Abdul Carter's potential 14:11 What the Cowboys should do 18:39 Swagu's draft story from 2005 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses Deion Sanders' idea to implement an NFL model to spring football, the Vikings wisely steering away from Aaron Rodgers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins getting paid, the Lakers being a legitimate title contender, and the arrival of March Madness. 0:00 Welcome 1:21 Coach Prime wants to play spring game against another school 10:36 The Vikings no longer pursuing Rodgers 16:13 Bengals WRs get paid 21:32 Lakers are a legitimate title contender 25:30 March Madness is here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses LeBron James confronting Stephen A. Smith about discussing Bronny, Charles Barkley's comments on Kendrick Perkins, the Browns owner declining to meet with Myles Garrett, the Bengals allowing Trey Hendrickson to seek a trade, and DK Metcalf requesting a trade. 0:00 Welcome 1:15 LeBron confronts Stephen A. Smith 11:02 Barkley calls Perk an "idiot" and a "fool" 17:34 Browns owner declines meeting with Myles Garrett 21:15 Bengals allow Trey Hendrickson to seek a trade 25:43 DK Metcalf requests trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses the Bengals decision regarding Tee Higgins, landing spots for Myles Garrett and Aaron Rodgers, the NBA All-Star game, old heads criticizing modern stars, and his adventure at Home Goods. 0:00 Welcome 0:34 Tee Higgins may be placed on the franchise tag again 5:33 Myles Garrett landing spots 9:08 Where will Aaron Rodgers play? 12:29 Players need to take accountability for NBA All-Star game's decline 21:12 Legends critical of modern stars 29:42 Swagu's trip to Home Goods with his wife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses the Eagles' win in Super Bowl LIX, why Jalen Hurts is elite, the fallout from the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers, his Super Week in New Orleans, and what the NFL off-season foretells. 0:00 Welcome 1:14 Most shocking Super Bowl 4:16 Jalen Hurts has done what Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson have not 6:31 Fallout from the Luka Doncic trade 10:24 Super Week in New Orleans 16:51 NFL Off-Season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses the Cowboys coaching search and why the real coach is actually Jerry Jones, the matchup of the year with the Ravens and Bills, and Jayden Daniels' continued ascent. Plus, he recaps his year on Monday Night Countdown and shares what it was like to drop his daughter off at college. 0:00 Welcome 0:37 Cowboys move on from Mike McCarthy 13:02 Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen 17:03 Jayden Daniels continues to ascend 24:07 Monday Night Countdown recap 29:08 Dropping his daughter off at college Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses the tension in the Philadelphia Eagles' locker room, Deebo Samuel's frustration, the tense exchange between Brett Favre and Mark Gastineau, Bill Belichick's interest in the UNC job, AJ Dybantsa committing to BYU, and Juan Soto's record-breaking deal. 0:00 Welcome 1:51 Brandon Graham's says AJ Brown and Jalen Hurts used to be friends 9:07 Deebo Samuel wants the ball 13:29 Tense exchange between Brett Favre and Mark Gastineau 17:08 Bill Belichick's interest in the UNC job 22:13 AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU 26:41 Juan Soto breaks the bank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu takes the NFL to task for its statement announcing the 3-game suspension for Azeez Al-Shaair, says that flag planting in college football is dumb and diabolical, laughs at the outrage around the 12-team playoff in college football, commends Ja Morant for prioritizing his long term health, and shouts out his daughter for being named the MaxPreps National Volleyball Player of the Year. 0:00 Welcome 0:54 NFL statement on Azeez Al-Shaair went too far 9:14 Flag planting in college football is dumb 13:34 CFP anger index 22:03 Ja Morant choosing not to dunk 24:31 Macaria Spears named 2024 MaxPreps National Volleyball Player of the Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses the Browns win over the Steelers on TNF, the Harbaugh Bowl on MNF, Travis Hunter's plan to play both ways in the NFL, why Fred Taylor should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and what his Thanksgiving set up will look like. 0:00 Welcome 0:25 Browns win over the Steelers 5:46 Harbaugh Bowl 10:15 Travis Hunter planning to play both ways in the NFL 17:35 Fred Taylor belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame 20:26 What Swagu's Thanksgiving set up will look like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses Lakers' rookie Dalton Knecht making 9 3s in a win over the Jazz, another incident involving Draymond Green, the Jets firing their GM, the Giants turning to Tommy DeVito, Bo Nix balling in Denver, and a proud dad moment. 0:37 Lakers reel off 6th straight win 6:46 Another Draymond Green incident 13:53 Jets fire GM Joe Douglas 22:22 Daniel Jones benched 24:40 Bo Nix balling 27:18 Proud dad moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses how Lamar Jackson is still underrated in the grand scheme of things even though he's in line for a 3rd MVP, how the Bears need to put the right coach around Caleb Williams, how the Warriors gave Klay the return he deserved, how Embiid looked out of it, how Cooper Flagg arrived in a loss, and how he'd fix the Cowboys. 1:10- We need to acknowledge and appreciate Lamar Jackson's brilliance 11:20- Bears fire Shane Waldron 18:28- Michael Strahan non-troversy 26:52- Klay's return to Golden State 31:10- Embiid looked gassed in season debut 35:55- Cooper Flagg is here 42:36- how Swagu would fix the Cowboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses the impact DeAndre Hopkins has already had on the Chiefs, the Commanders trading for Marshon Lattimore, the Lions adding Zadarius Smith, and the Cowboys giving up too much for Jonathan Mingo. Plus, Joel Embiid had every right to be upset at that article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. 1:48- DeAndre Hopkins is the perfect fit in Kansas City 5:20- Commanders land Lattimore 8:25- Lions add Zadarius Smith 10:08- Cowboys trade for Mingo 13:10- Joel Embiid vs. Reporter 21:53- Election reaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Spears talks about last night's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Texans and the Jets and Garrett Wilson's incredible touchdown catch, Victor Wembanyama getting another 5x5 game, and what's going on in Milwaukee between Dame and Giannis. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Spears discusses his viral throw on NFL Countdown, Anthony Richardson being benched after taking himself out for a play against the Texans, Russell Wilson having a career resurgence with Mike Tomlin and the Steelers, and JJ Redick's impressive start to his coaching career. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Spears breakdown the controversy following the Rams vs. Vikings TNF game, previews the World Series and the pivotal matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco. 49ers, and if Alex Ovechkin can break the NHL all-time scoring record. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swagu discusses Bronny and LeBron making history by becoming the first father-son duo in NBA history, the Chiefs trading for former All-Pro Wide Receiver Deandre Hopkins, if Lamar Jackson is en route to his third NFL MVP award, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Spears is joined by 35 Ventures CEO Rich Kleiman to discuss the importance of building relationships, the intersection of business in sports, music, and entertainment, and what it means to be a successful businessperson. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices