Club Shay Shay – Nightcap Hour 2: Rams’ TE Colby Parkinson, Titans’ Jeffery Simmons Robbed, Diego Pavia’s Heisman Drama & Powerball Dreams

Date: December 16, 2025
Hosts: Shannon Sharpe & Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson
Guest: Colby Parkinson (Los Angeles Rams Tight End)

Episode Overview

This lively episode of Nightcap on Club Shay Shay features a wide-ranging conversation between NFL legends Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco Johnson. The show kicks off with special guest Colby Parkinson—fresh off a breakout performance with the LA Rams—who discusses his season, quarterback Matthew Stafford, and facing his former team. The hosts then react to news of Titans’ star Jeffery Simmons being robbed during a game, discuss Diego Pavia’s Heisman controversy, and finish with a playful riff on what they’d do if they won the $1.1 billion Powerball. Throughout, Shannon and Ocho’s signature banter and frank takes keep the energy high.

Guest Segment with Rams TE Colby Parkinson

[05:08–15:42]

Parkinson’s Rams Breakout & Sean McVay’s Influence

• On success this season:

  “I think the coaching staff does a great job. Obviously, Sean’s a stud. You know, he gets us prepared every single week. So … taking it one week at a time.”
  — Colby Parkinson [05:36]

• On Matthew Stafford’s elite play:

  “I’ve never been around a guy that has as much control of the entire game plan as he does. … He knows exactly what every single person is doing.”
  — Colby Parkinson [06:20]

• Learning from Stafford’s style:

  “When I first got here, it would be like … finish my route, start blocking for the guy that caught the ball. And all of a sudden balls come—like, oh, man, you got to stay ready with nine.”
  — Colby Parkinson [07:12]

How It Feels to Play a Former Team

• Facing the Seahawks after LA move:

  “I felt good scoring against [Seattle] last time we played them, I won’t lie. But, you know, I got nothing but love for Seattle. … It’s a business.”
  — Colby Parkinson [09:05]

Preparing on a Short Week

• Preparation for big Thursday night game:

  “It comes out to execution. … Who shows up on Thursday and plays the best.”
  — Colby Parkinson [08:35]

• Expected increased role due to injuries:

  “You never know where the ball is going to go. Especially with a guy like Matthew, I mean you could be last in the progression. That ball is coming right to you.”
  — Colby Parkinson [12:13]

Lighthearted Personal Bits

• Discusses family and Ocho’s superstition about even numbers of kids:

  “I’m married. Got a baby boy who’s about 20 months old and another one on the way. So God is good.”
  — Colby Parkinson [14:42]

  “Even numbers is bad luck. 3.”
  — Ocho [14:56]

• Fun pokes about big families in the NFL, referencing Philip Rivers:

  “You might be end up being Philip Rivers. Might have 10 or 11…”
  — Shannon Sharpe [15:23]

Quarterback Talk: Hall of Fame Levels

[16:00–18:50]
After Parkinson’s interview, Shannon and Ocho reminisce about playing with and against legendary QBs—Joe Montana, John Elway, Warren Moon, Tom Brady—and how a truly elite quarterback can transform a receiver’s job.

“Playing with great quarterbacks, people don’t realize how easy they make your job.”
— Chad Ochocinco Johnson [15:48]

NFL Crime: Titans’ Jeffery Simmons Robbed During Game

[19:06–24:41]

• Breaking news: Titans’ DT Jeffery Simmons’ house robbed while he played.
• Highlights the string of similar incidents affecting NFL stars (Burrow, Mahomes, Kelsey, Shador Sanders).
• Shannon’s pointed commentary:

  “All that materialistic ish you can have, but this is crazy. God is the greatest, and I’m his son. Whoever you are, just know that he sits high and looks low.” [19:06]

• Ocho and Unc discuss the risks, need for security, and how violating it feels:

  “It’s not the fact that it can be replaced. It’s the fact that you broke in. You came into my dwelling.”
  — Chad Ochocinco Johnson [23:04]

• Personal story: Shannon briefly shares his own experience with a break-in and the lasting violation.

Heisman Drama: Diego Pavia’s Social Media Slip

[32:17–36:53]

• Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia posts a “raw” Instagram story (“F all the voters”) after losing the Heisman, then quickly issues a public apology.

• Hosts dissect authenticity vs. necessity of public apologies:

  “You have to give the PR apology and say all the right things, but that’s not how you really feel as a competitor. You pissed.”
  — Ocho [33:52]

• Deeper conversation on athlete emotions, media scrutiny, and expectations of civility:

  “Somehow, somewhere along the line, Ocho, we’ve lost our moral conscience. We’ve lost it because we’ll say anything.”
  — Shannon Sharpe [35:35]

• Social media’s role in amplifying voices and changing norms of civility is discussed at length.

Powerball Dreams: What Would You Do With a Billion?

[45:41–55:31]

• Hosts riff on the $1.1 billion Powerball drawing.

• Ocho jokes about buying tickets:

  “For somebody like myself, who really don’t care, it’d be my luck to go play and I win.” [47:13]

• Both imagine how little their habits would change (“still at McDonald’s,” “still doing the show”), while also fantasizing about NIL deals for historical Black colleges or generous gifts to family.

• Quick exchange:

  “That kind of money, man, it give some of your visits and your dreams—it give you a green light.”
  — Ocho [55:17] “Yeah, kids got to work at least today. 40. And then they get something every five years, right?”
  — Shannon [49:59]

NBA Picks and Q&A

[55:31–end]

• Hosts make PrizePicks NBA predictions:

  • Jordan Clarkson under 1.5 assists
  • Josh Hart under 13.5 points
  • Stephen Castle over 5 rebounds
  • Victor Wembanyama over 1.5 offensive rebounds

• Listener Q&A—topics include favorite clothing colors, injuries, the impact of great quarterbacks, and fan shoutouts.

  “Mine is all black.”
  — Chad Ochocinco Johnson [60:49] “Nutrition is a very important part of longevity.”
  — Ocho [63:01]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Stafford’s game sense:

  “If you give him a weird look in the huddle … he’ll be like, ‘hey, man, this is your flight right here.’”
  — Colby Parkinson [06:20]

• On semi-superstitious family sizes:

  “Even numbers is bad luck. 3.”
  — Ocho [14:56]

• On quarterback privilege:

  “There are levels to quarterback play and everybody can’t do this.”
  — Shannon Sharpe [10:34]

• On pro athlete break-ins:

  “Leave … get your lazy … you know what out and get a job. That man worked for that stuff.”
  — Shannon Sharpe [22:16]

• On internet outrage:

  “Contrary to what people say, you know, apology was necessary. Don’t do this, don’t do that. No. Somehow, somewhere along the line, Ocho, we’ve lost our moral conscience.”
  — Shannon Sharpe [35:35]

• On the $1B lottery:

  “God knows—he give me that kind of money. Ain’t nothing ‘fina’ change. I’m still gonna be at McDonald’s.”
  — Ocho [47:39]

Segment Timestamps

• [05:08–15:42] — Colby Parkinson interview
• [16:00–18:50] — Quarterback comparisons & reflections
• [19:06–24:41] — NFL break-in stories & Simmons news
• [32:17–36:53] — Diego Pavia’s Heisman apology & sportsmanship
• [45:41–55:31] — Powerball daydreaming
• [55:31–end] — NBA PrizePicks, listener Q&A, and closing banter

Tone & Style

Laidback but sincere, irreverent and spontaneous, the episode leans into playful trash talk and camaraderie, but lands pointed commentary on real world issues athletes face.

Guests and Highlights

• Colby Parkinson: Emerged as a key Rams offensive threat; praises Stafford’s preparation, Sean McVay’s system, and takes a fun ribbing from the crew about NFL and family life.

• Listener interactions: Fans shout out and receive personalized thanks and advice.

In summary:
An energetic, wide-ranging episode rooted in football locker room wisdom, unfiltered commentary on the athlete’s life, with enough humor and heart to keep sports fans—and even lottery dreamers—fully engaged.