Club 520 Podcast: New Year's Special – Jeff Teague Reflects on the Biggest Moments from 2025

Podcast: Club 520
Hosts: Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, Mike, Barbie
Date: January 2, 2026
Duration: ~1hr 20min (not including ads)

Episode Overview

This special New Year’s edition of Club 520 features NBA All-Star Jeff Teague and crew (DJ Wells, Mike, and Barbie) looking back at their wildest stories and biggest accomplishments from the past year—2025. The episode is packed with the group’s signature banter, raw honesty, hilarious party stories, big cultural moments, reflections on viral podcast milestones, and their goals for 2026.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. New Year's Party Vibes & Traditions (04:17–08:58)

• Discussion kicks off about New Year's Eve parties: Who hosted, what went wild, and personal party memories.
• Jeff recalls an infamous party where he chipped a girl’s tooth while pouring shots.
  • Quote: "I was pouring in girl's mouth... I chipped a girl, too." – Jeff (07:17)
• The crew debates how times have changed—what used to fly at parties (like “Say Ahh” by Trey Songz moments) wouldn’t today.

2. Throwback Party Antics & R&B Music (08:58–14:01)

• The group reminisces about partying to early Trey Songz albums, pouring drinks to the lyrics, and the era of iconic R&B.
• Quote: "That 'Ready' is a fire album. You could let that play through." – Jeff (09:55)
• Lively debate about early 2000s stars, features, and how music shaped their party approach.

3. Relationships and the “Multi-Girlfriend” Lifestyle (14:01–16:52)

• The crew discusses the fantasy (and reality) of having multiple girlfriends or baby mamas under one roof.
• Jeff immediately puts a stop to the hypothetical:
  • Quote: "I don't wanna live with two people... I'm straight." – Jeff (13:56)
• Hilarious logistics involved: gifts, flowers, and the non-stop chaos of juggling expectations.

4. Sponsor Offers, Honey Packs, and Adult Humor (16:52–19:28)

• A comedic segment about past sponsor pitches—most notably, the Honey Pack offers and “freaky enough” podcast requirements.
• Quote: "One of our sponsors was the Honey Pack. I was like, I'm a coach. I can't like, do that." – Jeff (15:47)
• Running joke: “Honey Pack and Taylor Port... catch something—the Holy Ghost or a baby.”

5. Barbie’s Legendary Van (21:33–25:19)

• The crew revisits the viral story of Barbie’s old van with 2 million miles—a running joke all year.
• Quote: "That motherfucker had 2 million miles. What type of transmission is in that vehicle?" – Jeff (22:21)
• They brainstorm about nominating her for a “Pimp My Ride” reboot.
• Big respect for Barbie's hustle: driving the van to every gig, no matter how wild it looks.

6. Crazy Dog Ownership Stories (39:34–45:34)

• Multiple hosts share tales of paying thousands in vet bills for allergic or clumsy dogs with health issues (glaucoma, open-heart surgery).
• Jeff’s infamous “Gotti” episode:
  • Quote: "Paying five bands for a surgery for something that I couldn't talk to me was a little crazy." – Jeff (46:01)

7. Reflecting on Podcast Milestones & Career Highlights of 2025 (46:37–58:00)

• Big moments:
  • Fanatics Fest and interviewing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
  • Signing an Adidas deal, going on tour (rapping with Bun B!), and doing their own tour stops.
  • Legendary—but lost—episodes: the Amar’e Stoudemire interview that was never recorded, and the abrupt shelving of a Shannon Sharpe episode due to timing.
• Quote: “That Adam Silver episode...we really had Adam Silver on there chopping it up.” – DJ Wells (47:53)
• Quote: "Bun B rapping with us, that was the highlight of my year." – Jeff (48:47)

8. Audience, Tour Life, and Fan Support (49:34–51:51)

• Barbie shares the excitement of having a “fan club” during live podcast tour events.
• All hosts express gratitude for community support and surreal moments meeting podcast fans in person.

9. Additional 2025 Highlights/Debriefs (58:00–64:53)

• WWE and Royal Rumble experiences;
• Viral social media success—first million-view episode;
• Attending Derrick Rose's retirement/ceremony (and D Rose's star power).
• Quote: "That was my first time witnessing the love [Derrick Rose] gets... that was different." – Mike (62:09)
• Shout-outs to new set designs, Dreamville Fest, and J. Cole recognizing Club 520.

10. Looking Ahead: Goals & Dream Interviews for 2026 (64:53–68:20)

• Everyone sets out individual and pod goals:
  • Reaching a million YouTube subscribers.
  • Dream guests: Anthony Edwards, James Harden, Jalen Williams, Jeezy, TI, Wale, Kyrie, KD, Adam Sandler, and Birdman.
  • Barbie’s wishlist: Charleston White, Poor Minds, NBA/NFL wives, “stud buds.”
• Quote: "It’ll be dope, man, to get to a million subs. That’s one of my goals.” – Jeff (66:02)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Tour Life:
  "Our own tour, pulling up in people's cities, and people basing their weekend on coming to fuck with us... that was fire." – DJ Wells (49:01)

• On Podcasting Setbacks:
  "The Omari episode was literally the best episode we ever done... I was so proud to be here. DJ. But it was gone." – Jeff (50:19–50:59)

• On Old School Parties:
  "Back in the days...before my boy went swimming in the canal, he used to have a line of people get onstage and he would pour Jager shots in their mouth." – DJ Wells (06:27)

• On Keeping it Real:
  "I'm cold, bro. I'll figure it out...I ain't got that much time." – Jeff, regarding juggling multiple women (14:29)

• On Dog Expenses:
  "Paying five bands for surgery for something that I couldn't talk to me was a little crazy." – Jeff (46:01)

• Barbie’s Van:
  "I was driving this yesterday...this is what she do, her bartender mobile." – Mike & Barbie (24:09) "If we ever to do a reboot or Pimp My Ride, Barbie you have to be the first contestant." – DJ Wells (23:56)

Detailed Timestamps of Important Segments

| Time | Segment | Notes | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | 04:17 | New Year’s party stories | Chipping a tooth pouring shots, old party days | | 08:58 | R&B nostalgia & party music | Trey Songz, Ciroc bottle memories | | 14:01 | “Two women? I’m straight.” | Multi-girlfriend debate; real-life headaches | | 16:52 | Remembering wild sponsor offers | “Freaky enough”; Honey Pack sponsor history | | 21:33 | Barbie’s legendary van story | 2M mile van, “pit my ride,” respect for hustle | | 39:34 | Outrageous pet stories | Expensive vet bills, dog mishaps | | 46:37 | Reflecting on podcast milestones | Adam Silver, Adidas, tour, lost episodes | | 49:34 | Barbie’s tour fan club moment | Live tour, meeting fans, surreal highlights | | 53:00 | Legendary “lost” Amar’e episode | Tech fail, best unreleased Club 520 episode | | 58:00 | WWE, viral moments, Derrick Rose night | Major public moments, social wins | | 64:53 | Goals & interviews for 2026 | Who they want, YouTube subs, community growth | | 73:40 | Barbie’s wildest podcast guest ambitions | Charleston White, Poor Minds, ‘stud buds’ | | 77:30 | Gratitude & looking forward | Appreciation for fans, sponsors, team, future vision |

Tone & Style

The episode is a classic Club 520 blend: brash, deeply personal, unfiltered, and hilarious. The crew switches seamlessly from wild stories to sincere gratitude for their supporters, reminiscing about locker room banter, on-the-road chaos, and viral moments. Even setbacks (like lost audio files) are told with humor and humility. Their camaraderie and willingness to roast each other bring undeniable energy.

Conclusions & Takeaways

• 2025 was massive for Club 520: The growth in partnerships (Adidas), touring milestones, viral content, fan engagement, and iconic guests.
• Biggest lessons: Enjoy the moment, expect the unexpected (especially with podcasts), and the power of resilience in creative projects.
• Looking forward to 2026: The team is aiming higher—more dynamic guests, personal growth for all members, and an even bigger impact on sports podcasting culture.

Perfect For:

• New listeners wanting a taste of Club 520’s vibe and culture.
• Fans who missed 2025’s biggest stories or want a recap of the group's best unfiltered moments.
• Anyone looking for a balance of basketball, party stories, cultural commentary, and podcast grind reality—with plenty of laughs.

“We wouldn’t have made it without you all. The love y’all give us is real... We got a lot of dope stuff planned for next year… Club 520 all the way!”
– DJ Wells (77:51)