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Swagu

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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, the culture and everything between. He'll be going way beyond the playbook twice a week with rotating guests from the sports world and beyond.

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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, the culture and everything between. He'll be going way beyond the playbook twice a week with rotating guests from the sports world and beyond.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Wow Moments!

11/1/2024
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

Duration:00:31:14

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Anthony Richardson Benched, Russell Wilson Balling!

10/30/2024
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

Duration:00:39:08

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Rams Receivers Return and Cowboys vs. 49ers in desperation mode!

10/25/2024
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

Duration:00:32:00

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Bronny Debut, Deandre Hopkins to the Chiefs, Is Lamar the MVP again?

10/23/2024
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

Duration:00:38:20

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Rich Kleiman on Business, Relationships, and Work Ethic

10/18/2024
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

Duration:01:14:04

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Stop Hatin'!

10/11/2024
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

Duration:00:34:40

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Jets Fire Robert Saleh+ Where will Davante Adams Play Next?

10/9/2024
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

Duration:00:41:23

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Cowboys-Giants Reaction + Roy Wood Jr. Interview

9/27/2024
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 comedy, Roy's love for baseball and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:11

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SCARED for the Cowboys, Rodgers/Saleh awkward hug, 8-yr-old drives to Target

9/20/2024
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’s proposed rule change 26:12 8-year-old drives to Target by herself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:37:48

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Bryce Young BENCHED, "Dallas Sucks" chants & Ja'Marr throws a fit

9/18/2024
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 dive into Ja’Marr Chase’s outburst 38:00 Swagu wants to see an end to this controversial celebration in football 41:35 Giving A’ja Wilson her flowers 46:36 Marcus shares his experience working with Adrian Wojnarowski following news of Woj’s latest career move Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:58:10

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Tua's NFL future, Bills-Dolphins Reaction & Inky Johnson Interview!

9/13/2024
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 injury 13:10 Should Tua consider retirement? 23:23 Former Tennessee DB Inky Johnson shares his journey from surviving a tragic football injury to becoming a highly sought-after motivational speaker 1:06:31 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:13:53

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NFL Week 1 Recap, Lil Wayne Snubbed & Tyreek Hill

9/11/2024
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 Swagu reacts to Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans 38:31 Marcus addresses viral video and more while answering your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:50

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Chiefs-Ravens Reaction, MNF Preview & Airport Pet Peeves

9/6/2024
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 in Brazil 12:04 Looking ahead to Monday Night Football when the Jets face the 49ers 22:11 Swagu’s airport pet peeves 26:35 A message of love after a tough week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:37:27

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Swagu Pod: LSU Folds, Clark & Reese ROY race & King of the NFC?

9/4/2024
Join Marcus Spears for the debut episode of “The Swagu Podcast,” as the former 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 Week 1 21:20 Swagu’s take on the WNBA Rookie of the Year Race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:37

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Introducing the 'Swagu' Podcast!

9/3/2024
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:00:29

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Through the Fire

11/10/2022
Swagu and Perk are back to discuss Kyrie Irving and the turmoil in Brooklyn, Jeff Saturday getting hired by the Indianapolis Colts, and who their favorites are for the MVP. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:34:28

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Clearing The Air

10/6/2022
Swagu and Perk discuss Perk's injury and recovery, skinny Zion, Victor Wembanyama dominating against the G-League ignite and what that means for foreign players, and Perk questions who should be the QB in Dallas. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:01:28

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Don't Be Running in Here Wrong

7/29/2022
Swagu and Perk discuss the contract stipulations that are present in Zion Williamson and Kyler Murrary's contracts and what that means for their development as young players. Also, they discuss if Jaylen Brown should be offended that the Celtics put him in trade talks for Kevin Durant, and if they should be more willing to trade Jayson Tatum. Plus, Swagu has a bone to pick with the anonymous defensive coach who put out statements about Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:53:28

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Houston

7/14/2022
Swagu and Perk perform the pod live from The Rustic in Houston. They discuss Lamar Jackson's ranking and contract negotiations before being joined by their first ever guest to run through a defense of Russell Westbrook, what LeBron James is and isn't doing being the scenes, Kevin Durant's true value, and whether or not the NBA is headed for a lock out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:32:42

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We Us

6/29/2022
Swagu and Perk discuss Draymond Green's comments towards Big Perk, and why they felt like he was out of line, they also discuss the twitter beef between Stephen A. Smith and Kyrie Irving, and how they got to their respective positions without being star players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:58:26