Club Shay Shay: Nightcap Hour 2 (Dec 26, 2025)

Host: Shannon Sharpe
Co-host: Chad 'Ocho' Johnson
Special Guest: Chris Olave (New Orleans Saints WR)
Episode Focus: Chris Olave’s comeback season, Saints’ struggles and QB situation, NFL/college football hot topics, NBA Christmas Day recaps (Lakers/Rockets, Anthony Davis injury, Spurs/Thunder), and holiday banter.

Episode Overview

This holiday edition of Nightcap features Shannon Sharpe and Chad ‘Ocho’ Johnson joined by Saints receiver Chris Olave for an honest conversation about overcoming adversity, head injuries in football, and the realities of an NFL career. The show then pivots to NFL headlines (Colts’ failed trade, playoff picture), NBA drama (Lakers slumping, AD’s injury history), the surprising strength of the Spurs, and ends with candid holiday stories and fan mail. The episode is full of the classic Shay Shay mix: real talk, sports takes, comedy, and warmth.

1. Chris Olave Joins: Comeback Story & Saints Football

[04:07] - [17:05]

Olave on Head Injuries and Comeback

• Olave discusses season comeback after concussions:

  • Didn’t expect to face head trauma going into the NFL.
  • “It’s not like no knee or ankle… you could bounce back quickly… you only get one brain.”—Chris Olave [05:04]
  • Considered retirement, leaned on faith, family, God, and ultimately decided to return.

• Safety Changes & Playing Style:

  • Now wears guardian cap in practice, practices situational awareness but hasn’t altered playing style drastically.
  • “I ain't really changed the way I play. I'm just getting down in situations where I can’t get too many yards. People say I’m scared, but it’s just unlucky situations really.”—Chris Olave [06:03]

Dealing with QB Instability

• Performance despite QB carousel:

  • “At the end of the day, man… they all keep coming my way… I just got to make the play from there.”—Chris Olave [07:12]

• On rookie QB Tyler Shough:

  • Praises Shough’s maturity (26-year-old rookie), leadership, transition.
  • “He treats himself, he’s a grown man. He’s a leader on and off the field.”—Chris Olave [08:53]

Kellen Moore’s Offensive Scheme

• Moore’s positive impact:
  • “His past few years, the receivers he’s had, they’ve all had career years… he kind of told me the role he wanted me to play. I gladly stepped into that role.”—Chris Olave [09:49]
  • Saints’ offense has been rejuvenated, optimism for future.

Playoff Thoughts & Looking Forward

• Saints’ playoff elimination, confidence for next season:
  • “We there, man, we there… All we could do is carry that momentum into next year.”—Chris Olave [11:16]

College Football Banter (Ohio State vs. Miami)

• Olave picks Ohio State (his alma mater), touts the defense: “Defense win championships, man. I feel like we got the best defense in the nation.” [12:04]

Holidays/About Olave

• Shares his low-key Christmas gifts: “Just got some basic stuff…cards, couple jackets, some clothes, got me some draws.” [13:20]
• Favorite New Orleans food? “That gumbo… seafood gumbo. You can never go wrong with that.” [15:28]

Memorable Moment

• On staying healthy eating NOLA food:
  “God bless me, I’m skinny. Can’t go over 190, man. I’m straight.” —Chris Olave [16:34]

2. NFL Discussion & Headlines

Colts Implosion after Sauce Gardner Trade

[22:46] - [27:56]

• Colts’ gambit trading for Sauce Gardner backfires (record collapses, injuries pile up).
• Chad: “Pouring water on a paper bag—the goddamn bottom fell out.” [23:01]
• Daniel Jones’ injury ends the playoff hope; defense hasn’t lived up to expectations.
• Long-term outlook: AFC is stacked with young QBs, Colts must retool.

3. NBA Christmas: Lakers Melt Down & Rockets Roll

Lakers’ Issues: Defensive Lapses & Injuries

[29:18] - [35:50]

• Lakers lose third straight to Rockets, 119-96.
• Shannon: “Your three best players don’t play defense… you can’t win like that.” [29:23]
• Rockets shot 53% from the floor.
• Austin Reaves injured (left calf strain); Anthony Davis out again.
• Shannon: “Until they decide to play defense… ain’t nothing going on.” [34:14]

Chad’s Pep Talk/Comic Relief

• Chad jokes Lakers should call him to play D: “…ain’t nothing getting past this, you hear me?” [31:42]

• On Anthony Davis’s frequent injuries:

  • “But he’s only giving me that seven, eight time…gives me that 30 games a year. I can’t count on him.” —Shannon [42:11]
  • Ocho: “And I’m sick of people calling him street clothes too. That’s rude.” [42:27]
  • Both agree he’s elite when healthy, but it’s rare.

• Comparison to Joel Embiid, same frustrations about repeated health setbacks [43:21].

4. NBA: Draymond/Kerr Spat, Steph’s Legacy, Spurs’ Rise

[46:50] - [55:52]

Warriors’ Dysfunction: Draymond Green’s Temperament

• Ongoing issues with Draymond’s behavior, importance to team.
  • “He’s the belt to the engine.” —Chad [48:28]
  • Shannon: “They’re not beating the Nuggets, not beating the Spurs, not beating OKC in a series.” [48:53]
• Steph Curry wants to stay a “one-jersey guy,” unlike LeBron or KD [49:29].

Spurs Beat OKC Again: Wemby & Team Analysis

• Spurs’ third win over the Thunder, Wembanyama praised for generational talent.
  • “You get into the paint and you know, you got seven-four and a half…he’s athletic… fluid.” —Shannon [52:47]
  • Spurs pegged as a tough playoff out [54:15].

5. Holiday Banter, Fan Questions & NFL/NBA Mailbag

[59:31] – End

Family, Gifts, and Life

• Coach Prime Christmas story—Shilo Sanders didn’t get a present, all the gifts were for Coach Prime’s girlfriend. [59:31]
• Ocho on reaching the point where he prefers giving: “There’s really nothing anyone else can give me that I would need. So I prefer to be the one doing the giving.” [61:01]
• Both joke about wanting expensive gifts (super yacht, Hermès bags).

Mailbag Highlights/Fandom

• Playoff scenarios, player comps (Ben Arfa/Darren Sproles), AFC/NFC playoff predictions.
• State with most NFL players: CA/FL/TX consensus [93:08]
• Pro Bowl snubs, fan shoutouts, and holiday well-wishes.

Notable Quote — Shannon’s Pro Bowl Reflection

“I was first alternate twice… I should have been at least a 10-time Pro Bowler. But it happens. What you gonna do?” [82:06]

6. Closing Thoughts

• Community and gratitude: Both hosts thank fans for spending their Christmas evening with them [95:07].
• NFL scores/updates: Broncos beat Chiefs; Lions playoff hopes evaporate; Cowboys already eliminated.
• Plug for LaPortier Cognac and Shay Shay Media.
• Promise to return on Saturday for next episode.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chris Olave on head injuries:
  “You only get one brain…So, like I said, I just thank God for the situation and I’m grateful to be able to go out there and play and continue my career.” [06:03]

• Chad ‘Ocho’ Johnson on Christmas as an adult:
  “There’s really nothing anyone else can give me that I would need. So I prefer to be the one doing the giving.” [61:01]

• Shannon Sharpe on the Colts’ failed gamble:
  “Pouring water on a paper bag—the goddamn bottom fell out.” [23:01]

• Shannon Sharpe on Lakers’ struggles:
  “Your three best players don’t play defense. You can’t win like that.” [29:23]

• Chad on Lakers’ defense:
  “Hey, you know who they can call? … You looking at him!” [31:42]

• Shannon on Anthony Davis/Joel Embiid injuries:
  “It’s always something…it is what it is.” [43:47]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Chris Olave Interview & Return from Concussion: [04:07]–[17:05]
• Colts Implosion after Sauce Gardner Trade: [22:46]–[27:56]
• Lakers’ Christmas Loss & Anthony Davis Injury: [29:18]–[35:50]
• Warriors, Draymond Green, Steph Curry Legacy: [46:50]–[55:52]
• Spurs out-tough Thunder (NBA talk): [51:38]–[55:52]
• Holiday banter & mailbag: [59:31]–end

Closing Vibe

Shannon, Ocho, and Chris Olave bring candid, often hilarious, always insightful takes on football, life, and holiday tradition. Whether detailing recovery from serious injuries, roasting NBA teams for poor defense, or giving honest fan mail advice, the episode lets listeners into sports’ realest living room—complete with jokes about “draws,” holiday gumbo, and why giving gifts feels better now than getting them.

If you missed the episode: you’ll be caught up on Olave’s journey, the playoff landscape, NBA drama, and why spending Christmas Night with Club Shay Shay ain’t a bad way to end the year.