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...
May 29, 2025•37 min
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:...
May 07, 2025•32 min
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 arou...
Apr 30, 2025•36 min
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 podcast...
Apr 23, 2025•34 min
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 abou...
Mar 19, 2025•35 min
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 Metcal...
Mar 07, 2025•37 min
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 wi...
Feb 19, 2025•41 min
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...
Feb 12, 2025•28 min
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 coll...
Jan 15, 2025•41 min
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 ...
Dec 11, 2024•35 min
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 d...
Dec 04, 2024•33 min
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 you...
Nov 22, 2024•31 min
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...
Nov 20, 2024•38 min
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 Go...
Nov 13, 2024•59 min
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 re...
Nov 06, 2024•39 min
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
Nov 01, 2024•31 min
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
Oct 30, 2024•39 min
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
Oct 25, 2024•32 min
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
Oct 23, 2024•38 min
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
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Swagu reacts to the Thursday Night Football matchup between the 49ers and the Seahawks, previews Sunday's clash between the Ravens and the Commanders, breaks down an incredible Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, and celebrates LeBron and Bronny James getting to be on the same team this season and the Boozer twins both going to Duke. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 11, 2024•35 min
Swagu break down why the New York Jets decided to fire Robert Saleh and discusses if it was a good decision, the Browns being stuck between a rock and a hard place with Deshaun Watson's contract, and what team Davante Adams should want to get traded to. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 09, 2024•41 min
Marcus Spears reacts to Micah Parsons being carted off the field and shares his mixed emotions about the Dallas Cowboys’ narrow win over the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football. Then, Roy Wood Jr. and Swagu discuss the intersection of sports and stand-up comedy, Tua Tagovailoa's NFL future and make World Series predictions. Tap in, Family! 0:00 Welcome back to The Swagu Podcast! 0:30 Swagu reacts to Cowboys-Giants 4:57 Marcus Spears and Roy Wood Jr. discuss the art of sports analysis and ...
Sep 27, 2024•32 min
Marcus Spears GOES OFF on the Cowboys ahead of their Week 4 matchup vs. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, cringes at the awkward moment between Aaron Rodgers and Jets head coach Robert Saleh during Thursday Night Football and speaks his mind on Mel Kiper Jr.’s proposal for a controversial rule change in the NFL. Tap in, Family! 0:00 Why Marcus is scared for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys 9:22 Aaron Rodgers dazzles vs. Patriots & Saleh’s awkward hug 16:49 Former DE Marcus Spears sounds OFF on Kiper...
Sep 20, 2024•38 min
Marcus Spears gets the last laugh, telling Eagles fans to “HOLD THAT L” after being trolled in Philly, sounds OFF on the Carolina Panthers benching QB Bryce Young and weighs in on the real reason behind Ja’Marr Chase’s on-field outburst on Episode 5 of “Swagu.” 0:00 Welcome back to The Swagu Podcast! 0:30 Marcus relives being heckled by Eagles fans in Philly 6:14 Jason Kelce’s homecoming and fashion sense 12:53 Why Swagu blames the Panthers for setting Bryce Young up for failure 28:50 A deeper d...
Sep 18, 2024•58 min
Tap in, family! Marcus Spears weighs in on the Bills’ dominant performance in Miami and gets emotional while addressing the latest concussion suffered by Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa. Marcus is also joined by motivational speaker, Inky Johnson, for a must-listen, inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity and the power of mentorship. 0:00 Welcome back to The Swagu Podcast 0:30 Bills defeat the Dolphins in Miami 8:49 Marcus on Mike McDaniel’s sweet gesture to Tua Tagovailoa following the QBs...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Marcus Spears is devastated over Lil Wayne being snubbed for the Super Bowl halftime show, fired up about Coach Prime and thrilled by the action around the NFL in Week 1! Marcus also weighs in on Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop and more on Episode 3 of the Swagu Podcast. 0:00 Welcome back to the Swagu Podcast! 1:04 Reacting to Dak Prescott’s big pay day and the biggest Week 1 storylines 8:51 Marcus discusses Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop 24:26 Swagu sounds off on Coach Prime and Colorado football 32:44 ...
Sep 12, 2024•53 min
Marcus Spears reacts to the Ravens-Chiefs season opener on the second installment of “Swagu” and shares what he’s looking forward to when the Eagles face the Packers in Brazil. Swagu also walks us through his pregame rituals ahead of Monday Night Countdown when Aaron Rodgers and the Jets meet Brock Purdy and the 49ers in The Bay, all while laying out his biggest airport “pet peeves”. 0:00 Welcome to Swagu! 1:17 Recapping the Chiefs-Ravens season opener 6:49 Swagu is pumped for Eagles vs. Packers...
Sep 06, 2024•37 min
Join Marcus Spears for the debut episode of “The Swagu Podcast,” as the LSU alum flames Brian Kelly and the Tigers following a loss to USC, cautions Dabo Swinney against his archaic ways and calls for a co-Rookie of the Year award for WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. 0:00 Welcome to the debut episode of “Swagu!” 1:50 Marcus SOUNDS OFF on Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers 11:15 Use the transfer portal, Dabo Swinney! 16:00 Who will be King of the NFC? Marcus weighs in on Eagles vs. Packers...
Sep 04, 2024•40 min
Don’t be fooled by his TV suit. Former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman and LSU national champion Marcus Spears aka "Swagu" is keeping it real and offering candid thoughts on sports, culture and everything in between. He'll be going way beyond the playbook twice a week with rotating guests from the sports world and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 03, 2024•29 sec
