Club Shay Shay – Deebo & Joe, Part 2: Floyd Mayweather Jr. RETURNS, Fastest NFL Combine Ever

Date: March 3, 2026
Host: Shannon Sharpe (Shay Shay Media)
Guests: Debo, Joe
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This lively episode of Club Shay Shay brings together Debo and Joe for the second part of their candid, humorous, and insightful conversation. Covering topics from record-breaking speed at the 2026 NFL Combine, playful debates over past 40-yard dash times, and “broke” Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s upcoming fights, to sobering discussions about taxes, food bans, and the FDA, the episode mixes sports analysis, personal anecdotes, financial wisdom, and social commentary.

Throughout, Debo and Joe’s chemistry drives an entertaining banter, supported by audience interaction through super chats.

Key Topics & Highlights

The Fastest NFL Combine Ever

[02:39 – 03:46]

• Debo hypes the unprecedented speed at the 2026 NFL Combine, noting that defensive backs (DBs) and receivers were running 4.4s across the board – “the fastest draft class of all time.”
• Good-natured roasting as Debo needles Joe about his own 40-yard dash history.
  • Quote (Debo, 03:23): “Mike Mayock marked you as a 4, 6 2. He said, ‘He’s got to study a little more tape on you, Joe.’”
  • Joe tries to clarify, distinguishing between unofficial and pro day times versus official combine numbers.

Joe’s Real 40-Yard Dash Time & NFL Stats

[03:46 – 07:56]

• Debate over Joe’s speed and how it was perceived by scouts and media, ultimately revealing the difference between timed events (hand-timed vs. laser-timed).
  • Quote (Joe, 06:09): “You know what’s official? You can look at how many interceptions I got in the league… 29 at running a 4.6.”
• Both tease each other about their respective times, reps on the bench press at the Combine, and physical stats.
• Memorable exchange:
  • Debo: “How many reps did you throw up with 225, Joe?”
  • Joe: “I think I got 18 reps… I think I was weighing 190.”
  • Debo: “Hey, Joe, this man ain’t nothing but 180.”

The Evolution of Athleticism and Training

[09:18 – 11:06]

• Joe reflects on how today’s prospects have trained for combine tests since middle school, leading to bigger, stronger, faster athletes:
  • Quote (Joe, 09:43): “These dudes are preparing for these 40 yard dashes… since they’ve been in the seventh grade.”
• Anecdotes about kids now dunking in middle school compared to his era, shout out to Navarro Bowman’s athletic feats.

Official Combine Results & Audience Fact-Checking

[11:09 – 13:33]

• Live chat participation: A listener (“Covenant Life”) fact-checks Joe’s combine numbers (official 4.57–4.62 at the combine, 4.43 at Pro Day – possibly hand-timed).
• Back-and-forth about the accuracy and meaning of combine metrics, and Debo jokes about “hand times” and “trick fingers.”

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Returns & Athlete Finances

[13:38 – 25:12]

• Debo raises rumors of Floyd Mayweather being “broke”, listing his string of 2026 fight bookings (with Logan Paul, Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao).
• Quote (Joe, 14:44): “Some people’s broke is different than other people’s broke.”
• Deep dive into athlete money management, the dangers of IRS debts, and the pitfalls of receiving giant untaxed checks.
  • Joe and Debo recount personal stories of shock upon seeing how much taxes claim from NFL checks.
  • Quote (Debo, 24:51): “I get down there, Joe, I grab this check, I’m thinking I’m about to go put a million in the bank… Joe, I opened that check, it said 590.”

Childhood Memories: Shoes & Early Jobs

[26:07 – 28:01]

• Debo and Joe reminisce about their first jobs and the pride of buying coveted items (like British Knights sneakers).
  • Debo: “I got my… first pair of British Knights, bro… the smell of this shoe made me nauseous the first time I actually opened the box.”

Banned Foods, The FDA, & American Consumerism

[28:05 – 34:43]

• Debo lists 10 common US foods banned in other countries due to additives (CoffeeMate, Fruit Loops, Gatorade, etc.)
• Critique of FDA practices, ties to pharmaceutical industry funding, and the way side effect disclosures mask significant risks:
  • Quote (Debo, 30:06): “The FDA is funded by the pharmaceutical, medical device, and drug companies… They regularly approve medicines… and the side effects…”
• Joe: “When you start talking about bees, they don’t give a dang, bro.” (30:33) (referring to billions vs. millions)
• Grim humor about how “people go missing for less” when megacorporations and government are involved.
• Brief science detour on water toxicity and why not all warnings are created equal (Debo, 33:02–34:11).

Smoking, Cigars vs. Cigarettes, and Health

[34:43 – 41:00]

• Cigars are “rated” for quality and purity, whereas cigarettes are not; discussion of George Burns’ lengthy cigar-smoking life as a counterpoint to health warnings.
• Quote (Joe, 40:39): “Some people smoke one cigarette, probably get it… different. Different.”
• Message: Drug/smoke warnings exist because someone actually experienced those side effects.

Play or Fade Segment – NBA Picks

[41:33 – 43:43]

• Debo and Joe share prop bet picks for NBA games (James Harden, Miles Bridges, Jamie Jacquez, Karl-Anthony Towns, DeMar DeRozan), discussing their logic and “easy money” predictions.
• Promotion for a fantasy sports app and code.

Audience Q&A / Super Chats

[43:47 – End]

• Viewers’ questions prompt debates on NFL draft prospects (Tate, Lemon, Tyson), and playful pressure on Joe about his infamous “I lift weights” moment (45:42), and singing the Steelers “Renegade” anthem (49:17).
• Quote (Joe, 49:13): “Oh, mama, I’m in fear for my life forever long…”

Best WR Faced?

[50:06 – 53:07]

• Joe ranks Antonio Brown as his toughest cover (“fast, caught everything, Big Ben made it harder”), followed by Julio Jones, a toss-up between Calvin Johnson and Odell Beckham in their primes, and AJ Green (“flukishly… he could just go up and get a little bit of everything”).

Quick Hits

• Brief jokes about shirt color (teal vs. blue) and shout-outs for jersey giveaways.
• Audience engagement stays high with regular shoutouts, gratitude, and banter.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• [06:09] Joe: “You know what’s official? You can look at how many interceptions I got in the league… 29 at running a 4.6.”
• [09:43] Joe: “These dudes are preparing for these 40 yard dashes… since they’ve been in the seventh grade.”
• [14:44] Joe: “Some people’s broke is different than other people’s broke.”
• [24:51] Debo: “I opened that check that said 590.”
• [30:06] Debo: “The FDA is funded by the pharmaceutical, medical device, and drug companies… They regularly approve medicines…”
• [30:33] Joe: “When you start talking about bees, they don’t give a dang, bro.”
• [40:39] Joe: “It could be some people smoke one cigarette, probably get it. You know what I’m saying? Different. Different.”
• [49:17] Joe: (singing) “Oh mama, I’m in fear for my life…”
• [50:58] Joe: “I think it was AB [Antonio Brown]. Being able to run routes, everything he could do, his hands, his feet... Big Ben there… he'll pump that joint, make him have a little bit more time, turn it to a different route…”

Tone & Style

• Conversational, comedic, candid, with authentic athlete locker-room banter and storytelling.
• Themes of humility, financial wisdom, health skepticism, and respect for the evolution of athletic standards.

Conclusion

This episode delivers a fast-paced, fun, and honest mix of sports nostalgia, combine war stories, day-to-day athlete realities, critiques of the health industry, financial awareness, all with big personalities. Debo and Joe’s chemistry keeps the energy up and the laughs coming, with plenty of genuine reflection for fans and athletes alike.

Recommended for:
Fans of the NFL, athlete culture, real talk about money and health, and anyone who likes their sports podcasts entertaining and unfiltered.

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