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The Big Podcast With Shaq

The Big Podcast With Shaq

Much bigger than sports, the show is fun, topical, and slightly irreverent. Shaquille O'Neal talks news, entertainment, controversy, and the crazy life of the Diesel himself. He and his sports sidekick, John Kincade never know who will show up to shoot the proverbial shh..uh, well, you know. To access the archive, go to PodcastOne.com.

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Shaquille O'Neal wraps up his FINAL podcast with highlights from his career, the best audio from 5 years of the show and one final game on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq and the crew celebrate 5 1/2 years of The Big Podcast with Shaq by looking back at Shaq's historic career, and highlighting exactly how he killed off the NBA centers. We try to pay a visit to the Wait Files, but Rob gets completely overruled on almost every clip! We also induct our Borderline Hall of Fame, featuring the all time best clips in the show's history. And of course we play one final round of Black Crime or White Crime. THANK YOU for an amazing 291 episodes over 5 1/2 years on Podcast One!!!
2020-12-28
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Shaquille O'Neal roasts "sub-par" NBA big men for their big deals, James Harden, and exchanges hilarious stories with Maury Povich on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens the show by roasting the NBA's "sub-par big men" for signing $200 million deals while only averaging 11 points a game. And of course the crew doesn't miss a beat to talk about James Harden's recent out-of-shape appearance and the Rockets culture wrapped around his partying. We're also joined by the iconic Maury Povich who is celebrating his 23rd season of his award-winning talk show and exchanges classic stories with Shaq and the crew. Of course we get Borderline, and we play a hilarious round of Kincade's Holiday Match Game! Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email your best questions and clips to [email protected].
2020-12-23
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Shaq talks about leading young athletes, answers a lot of listener questions and brings back the NBA Emoji Game for the start of the season on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq reflects on leading young athletes and meeting them before they were big, specifically Kevin Love's story about meeting Shaq as a kid and that leading to how Kevin treats young kids to this day. We also get Shaq's take on the airline stewardess offering her undergarments to passengers, and restaurants denying servers the big tips that they earn. We also have big laughs with the return of the Drunk Brothers, Uncle Shannon's Neighborhood, and answer a ton of questions in Dear Shaq. We get Borderline as always, and with the NBA season tipping off we play a round of the NBA Emoji Game. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-12-14
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Shaq laughs off the NBA restrictions, talks about his venture into wrestling, and the future of the show in 2021 on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq and the crew retrace Shaq's apology to Dwight, and Diesel takes everyone behind the scenes of his latest business venture that includes a live weigh-in on the show. We also dive into Shaq's wrestling adventure, the NBA restrictions for the coming season and why Shaq thinks the players should just roll with it, and thoughts on the Mayweather-Logan Paul fight. We also have some discussions of the future of the show in 2021, and how we plan to move forward. We get Senselessly Sensitive with a Shaqcast listener, another fun edition of Borderline, and we play the Shaqcast classic game "Walmart or Waffle House". Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-12-09
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Shaq and Rajon Rondo talk about the Lakers title and the bubble, plus the big man apologizes for his treatment of Dwight Howard and more on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal is back in the studio and opens the show by apologizing to Dwight Howard for the way he conducted himself the last few weeks. We also get the big fella's take on the recent NBA moves including Westbrook to Washington, LeBron and AD's new deals in LA, the rebuilding Hawks and more. And we're joined by Rajon Rondo, now with the Atlanta Hawks, to talk about winning a title with the Lakers, life in the NBA bubble and his favorite Shaq memories. We have a great edition of Borderline, and we play a fun round of Buzzer Beater! Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-12-03
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Shaq talks NBA trades and James Harden's money, Thanksgiving traditions and sides, and the wild stories of the week on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal is ready to enjoy Thanksgiving by talking about his family's traditions, his favorite sides and what he's doing for Thanksgiving this year. We also get the big man's thoughts on James Harden passing on $50 million in Houston to try and go to Brooklyn, even though Steve Nash will just let them do what they want and Kyrie and Harden will be fighting by game 10. There are a lot of other NBA moves to talk about, how the Marlins made history this week, and insane stories from the news desk from the last couple weeks. We of course get Borderline, and we play a food game for Thanksgiving called Faking It. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-11-23
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Shaq talks about affecting his community, business mentors, and answers a lot of listener questions on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal and the crew talk about Detective Shaq expanding his reach in the law enforcement community, and how he chooses to affect change in the neighborhoods he lives and works instead of posting about it on social media. We also get some insight into Shaq's business mind when discussing his mentors Jeff Bezos and Phil Jackson. And the Diesel answers a lot of listener questions including NBA free agency, lost love and forgotten NBA players. Of course we get Borderline, and we bring back a Shaqcast classic "Who's Bigger?" Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email your best questions and clips to [email protected].
2020-11-16
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Shaq talks about the Dwight Howard backlash, Shaq's super team debate, Shaq the wrestler, and Cowboys legend Michael Irvin on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal is finally back in studio with the crew, and goes immediately in on the "backlash" surrounding his Dwight Howard comments from a few podcasts back... saying that he will not apologize for pointing out that he was playing a role and wasn't a reason that they won. We also get into the debate Shaq started on social media about his unbeatable super team of him, Iverson, Kobe, Jordan and LeBron. And All Elite Wrestling teased Shaq's debut against Cody Rhodes in a big viral moment from this week. Plus Shaq reflects on the loss of Alex Trebek and how cool it was to know him and other celebrities in Los Angeles. Cowboys legend Michael Irvin joins the show for an amazing interview, where he weighs in on the disappoint of the Cowboys this season, what an NFL wide receiver needs to do to succeed, and shares some hilarious stories from the Cowboys locker room. Of course we get Borderline, and we play a raucous round of Kincade's Match Game. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email your best questions and clips to [email protected].
2020-11-13
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The Big Podcast tackles the election, politicians that sound dirty but aren't, and we figure who said it... Trump or Chuck

With Shaq delayed with filming and "enormous celebrity" scheduling conflicts, John, Rob and B-Dog gather to catch up on the state of the election, Justin Turner turning MLB on its ear with his Covid World Series celebration, the troubles in the NFC East and so much more. Plus, we highlight some of our all-time favorite Borderlines during this historic election week, and we revisit a game where we have to figure out who said it... Trump, or Chuck! Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-11-05
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Shaq's 2020 Halloween Shaqtacular with classic Halloween bits, amazing pranks and the return of the nasty Jelly Beans on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal and the crew present our 2020 Halloween Shaqtacular, with some of the funniest Halloween bits from over the years - like Shaq's introduction to the Black Whopper on Halloween, pranking Kincade with scary clowns, and more. And while we love a good Halloween prank, Shaq just loves to prank people all year long... so we relive some classic Shaqcast pranks like the call to the Hawks, or the casino owner Shaq knows... and some never before heard pranks involving Stephen A Smith! And we play a round of Bean Boozled for Halloween, as the nasty jelly beans make their return to the show. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-10-28
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Shaquille O'Neal talks voting, the big NBA coaching changes, and the craziest stories of the week on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens the show talking about his "never voted" story from last week's podcast, and how it went wildly viral. We also talk about the big NBA coaching changes that have come down in the last few weeks - which leads us to Shaq saying that the Clippers need to trade Paul George, and he's unsure of how Stan Van Gundy can relate to the young players on the New Orleans Pelicans. We also get Shaq's take on some of the wildest stories of the week, including Jeffrey Toobin, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman's open mic, the asteroid headed to Earth, and the hiker who was stalked by a cougar. Of course we get Borderline, and we bring back an awesome round of the 15-second Shootout. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-10-22
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Shaquille O'Neal cuts it up with King Keraun, including a round of Black Crime or White Crime, and answers listener questions on The Big Podcast with Shaq

The guys are on vacation this week, but everyone assumes that by the time this show airs, the Lakers will have won the NBA Championship... and Shaq and the crew speculate on how that affects LeBron, AD and the Lakers legacy. We also dive into some crazy news stories, including birds, drones and Hooters, in a fun round of Jump Ball. Then we are joined by the host of "That White People Sh*t" on Fuse, King Keraun Harris! He hilariously cuts it up with Shaq and the crew, and sticks around for a great round of Black Crime or White Crime. And we round out the show with a ton of great listener questions in Dear Shaq. Follow @Shaqcast on Twitter, @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook, or email your best stuff to [email protected].
2020-10-12
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Shaquille O'Neal and Russell Wilson talk NFL season and off-the-field bets, plus Shaq's thoughts on the NBA Finals and his appearance with Obama on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens the show by admitting that he's never voted before, and has filled out an absentee ballot so he can vote for the first time in his life. We also get into Shaq's appearance alongside President Obama at the NBA Finals, his new appearance in Adam Sandler's "Hubie Halloween" movie on Netflix, and the drop in ratings at the 2020 NBA Finals. Plus Russell Wilson calls in from Seahawks practice and talks his red hot start to the NFL season, his bets with Shaq off the field, and what it's like to be married to a superstar. We're loaded up for Borderline and we play a round of Shaq-word. Follow us on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq, or email [email protected].
2020-10-08
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Shaq addresses the fallout from his Breonna Taylor comments, talks Lakers-Heat NBA Finals and the messy Presidential debate on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens the show by immediately addressing the backlash he and Charles have received about their comments about the Breonna Taylor case in Kentucky. He says he was only speaking from the point of the law and that he's awfully upset that Breonna lost her life and wants justice from her, but done so in the correct way. And of course Shaq is at the center of the NBA Finals as two of his former teams square off in the Heat and the Lakers. We also joke about the crazy Presidential Debate and how totally insane it got on a national stage. We have a loaded up version of Borderline, and in light of the crappy debate we play a hilarious new game called Master Debaters. Follow @Shaqcast on Twitter, @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook, or email your best stuff to [email protected].
2020-10-01
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Shaquille O'Neal answers listener questions, shows off his detective skills and plays a round of Walmart or Waffle House on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq is back in the studio and dives into a bunch of great listener questions, including his relationship with the police community, things Shaq could never get as a kid, and how the guys on the show behave behind the scenes. The big man also puts on his detective hat as Detective Shaq investigates the gender reveal fire, the serial speeder in California and the woman who framed her boyfriend in a most unusual way. We revisit some moments when members of the show appeared on Borderline, and wrap it up with a brand new edition of Walmart or Waffle House! Follow @Shaqcast on Twitter, @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook, or email your best stuff to [email protected].
2020-09-21
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Shaquille O'Neal talks to Laz Alonso who stars in "The Boys", talks NBA Conference Finals and plays a round of the Match Game on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens the show talking about the Clippers/Nuggets going to a Game 7 in the NBA playoffs, and how he didn't see that series going seven games. And Shaquille is upset that the members are joking that his Orlando house - which is back on the market, again - is "unsellable". And we cut it up with one of the stars of "The Boys" on Amazon, Laz Alonso! Of course we get Borderline, and we play a hilarious round of Kincade's Match Game! Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email the show @[email protected]!
2020-09-16
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Shaq talks NBA Playoffs, the Odell Beckham Jr controversy, and hot wings with the host of Hot Ones Sean Evans on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal opens the show by saying he does not believe the Odell Beckham Jr controversy, because as an athlete he knows that situations like this tend to be a setup, as someone with a strange fetish would not put it in text so it can be shared and talked about. Shaq also weighs in on Giannis and the Bucks getting bounced from the Playoffs and whether the Milwaukee star will actually stay in Milwaukee. We also get to talk about hot wings, with the champion of the pepperdome, Sean Evans the host of "Hot Ones"! Of course we get Borderline, and we play a round of a Shaqcast classic "Shootout". Follow @Shaqcast on Twitter, @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook, or email your best stuff to [email protected].
2020-09-11
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Shaq pays tribute to John Thompson and Chadwick Boseman, breaks down Giannas vs Pippen and the NBA playoffs, and plays the movie soundtrack game on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal opens the show by paying tribute to the late John Thompson, saying the way he coached guys like Patrick Ewing paved the way for the style of play he adopted. He also pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman, recounting how his movies hit him personally and loved every bit of his work. And of course the guys get heated on the NBA, including the comments from Richard Jefferson that Giannis might be a Pippen - and Shaq levels his opinion by saying every amazing one-two punch worked well when switching roles, and guys like Richard Jefferson need to stay out of the conversation. Plus wild news from the Shaqcast news desk, including a woman found alive in the morgue, no more "finger lickin good" and one man's heroic stance on boneless chicken wings. Of course we get Borderline, and the guys have fun with a round of the Movie Soundtrack game! Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email you best questions and clips to [email protected].
2020-09-04
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Shaq backs the NBA players for standing together, and talks social justice and equality with the uplifting LeVar Burton on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal immediately gets into the conversation surrounding the NBA players striking on Thursday and Friday, and says he supports the movement because the players got together to stand in solidarity. We're also blessed to speak about race relations, equality and Reading Rainbow with the amazing LeVar Burton! And Kincade brings another crazy round of Close, Closer or Closest. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast, on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq, or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-08-27
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Shaq breaks down the NBA playoffs, including the series with Portland and the Lakers, plus college football talk, Kincade's Hate Train and more on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal is all over the NBA playoffs as we start the show, as he breaks down what Dame and the Trailblazers need to do to make some noise against the Lakers in the first round. We also talk about some of the other intriguing matchups from the first round as the big games get rolling. Plus we get Shaq's thoughts on the modified college football schedule and our buddy Stephen A Smith's thoughts on allowing "conjugal visits" in the bubble. We welcome listeners onto Kincade's Hate Train, as Caleb tries to shut down Kincade's hate of Damian Lillard and the Trailblazers. Of course we get Borderline, and Shaq and John face off in a new game called Burst Your Bubble. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @[email protected] or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-08-18
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Shaq stands up for student athletes, talks Dame drama and the NBA bubble, and answers listener questions on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal opens the show by discussing the state of college football, as season cancellations start to dominate the news, and Shaq stands up for the student athletes... saying many athletes feel like they're invincible, and likely don't care if they get sick. That of course morphs into a discussion about whether or not college players should get paid. And Shaq weighs in on the Damian Lillard beef with the Clippers, by saying he backed it up by dropping 51 on Sunday, and talks about the conspiracy that the Blazers would be a better playoff matchup for the Lakers. We answer a ton of questions for Shaq on the H20 Wireless text line, of course we get Borderline, and with all the quarantine babies on the way we play a round of "Come Get Your Kids". Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast, on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq, or email your best questions and clips to [email protected].
2020-08-11
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Shaq recounts his scare with Covid (which he didn't have), talks about Jonathan Isaac and the NBA Bubble and props up Ellen in the wake of cancel culture on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal had a scare this week... he developed a cough, and congestion, and thought he had coronavirus. Thankfully all his tests were negative and it was just a summer head cold... so he's officially back in the mix. We get the big man's thoughts on Jonathan Isaac, his terrible injury and the fallout from his Black Lives Matter question. And we have to get Shaq's take on cancel culture coming for Ellen, and Shaq supports her by saying he never saw anything like that on her set, and how sometimes he is a tough boss with people but it doesn't mean he is rude. Of course we get Borderline, and it's the return of Black Crime or White Crime! Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email your best questions, stories and clips to [email protected].
2020-08-08
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Shaquille O'Neal defends Lou Williams, hates on the NBA Bubble, talks about swimming with Whale Sharks on Shark Week and more on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens up with stories from his time in Vegas with Kincade, and how the strip is dead but it looks like it's starting to come back. And of course Shaq has to stand up for Lou Williams, in the wake of his Magic City strip club fallout in Atlanta, but he and John disagree on what he did to his team. Plus the big man thinks the NBA Bubble court makes it feel like an AAU tournament and he won't have any respect for the team that wins this season. And Shaq talks about swimming with Whale Sharks on his annual return to Shark Week, and how scared he was when the shark bumped him in the water. We even get the big man's thoughts on Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr, Kanye West, the public reveal of UFO information, of course we get Borderline, and we play a round of Buzzer Beater. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email the show at [email protected].
2020-07-29
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Shaquille O'Neal talks football, fake crowd noise, answers a ton of listener questions, and prepares for the return of the NBA with a round of NBA Emoji Game on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens the show by talking about the sexy new Ford Bronco, and the OJ image problem that vehicle will always have to deal with. We also welcome back the Drunk Brothers, and do a huge round of Jump Ball... which addresses whether Shaq will go to a football game this year, fake crowd noise for games without fans, and the state of the college football season. And there are a lot of great listener questions in Dear Shaq, including why Shaq once wore #8, how he's hurt himself in his playing days, and could Westbrook and Lillard win a title together. And in preparation for the return of the NBA season, we play a round of the classic NBA Emoji Game! Follow on Twitter @Shaqcast - or @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook - or email your best questions and clips to [email protected].
2020-07-20
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Shaq talks about the woman he assisted on the highway, the NBA snitch line and trouble in the bubble on The Big Podcast with Shaq

We open the show with good samaritan Shaquille O'Neal, as he recounts his close encounter with a driver who blew out a tire on I-75, setting up the video that went viral this week. Shaq also goes in on the NBA "tip line" and says he'll seek out and expose the snitch... including some messages from Charles Barkley (as voiced by the amazing Frank Caliendo!) Of course we get into another argument regarding the state of the WNBA accommodations, stories of trouble in the NBA Bubble, and how Shaq feels about the Adrian Wojarnowski controversy at ESPN. And Shaq fills us in about the changes at Inside the NBA as they prepare to return to set. Our heartwarming story of the week stirs up some emotions in Shaq, of course we get Borderline, and John brings a hilarious round of Match Game. Follow on Twitter @Shaqcast - or @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook - or email your best questions and clips to [email protected].
2020-07-17
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Shaquille O'Neal talks about DeSean Jackson's comments, the state of the NBA bubble and Patrick Mahomes record deal on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq leads off the show this week with a healthy debate about the comments of Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, and adversely the comments of Stephen Jackson that have escalated the situation. We also get the big man's thoughts on the state of the NBA bubble as players begin to arrive in Orlando, Patrick Mahomes record deal in Kansas City, and Shaq hilariously goes off on the people who joked that he was out of shape when he played! The biggest dummies of the week appear in "You Idiot", we have another funny round of Borderline, and bring some laughs with a new game called "Who's Got It?" Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email your best clips and comments to [email protected].
2020-07-09
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Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith discuss the state of the NBA and share some hilarious TNT stories on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens the show by talking about how he is NOT going into the NBA bubble in Orlando, and lays out what he knows about TNT's studio plans as their Emmy-winning show returns next week. And stick around for our AMAZING conversation with Shaq's co-worker Kenny Smith, who shares his thoughts about the NBA bubble, shares some amazing Shaq stories from the set of Inside the NBA on TNT, and how he's trying to help kids without camps this summer. We also joke about how Shaq wouldn't survive in the bubble, especially in light of Stephen A Smith's comments that NBA players are going to struggle with being away from their wives and girlfriends. Shaq also has some nice words for Avery Bradley, who has opted out of the season, and while most people are bashing him, Shaq commends him. Of course we get Borderline, and we play a special July 4th Fireworks edition of "Truth or Sheee". Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook at TheBigPodcastWithShaq, or email your best clips and comments to [email protected].
2020-07-02
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Shaquille O'Neal talks NBA bubble, the Bubba Wallace controversy and Shaq's Fun House vs Gronk Beach on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq gets into the drama surrounding the NBA bubble in Orlando, the fallout from the NASCAR Bubba Wallace controversy and what we learned from it, and the insight on Shaq's Fun House vs Gronk Beach, a huge virtual concert coming up this weekend! We also debate the state of "cancel culture", of course we get Borderline, and we celebrate both black and white heroes in a new game! Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast, follow TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook, or email your best stuff to [email protected].
2020-06-24
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Shaq talks about NFL and social issues with Ray Lewis, and rolls out some classic segments like the Drunk Brothers, Senselessly Sensitive and more on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Ray Lewis joins Shaquille O'Neal to talk about social change, the state of the NFL, and how the Saints team responded to the comments by Drew Brees. We also launch into our "rollback show" - with classic segments like the Drunk Brothers, Senselessly Sensitive, and a round of Dear Shaq - where we discuss the old slam dunk contest video tapes, disbanding the police, and bullies. We do a Borderline edition of "How do you say it?"... and we bring back one of our all-time favorite games Shootout! Follow us on Twitter @Shaqcast, or @TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook, or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-06-15
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Shaq talks about his call with the Saints and Drew Brees, how it related to his relationship with Kobe, and the race conversation around the NFL and Colin Kaepernick on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal recaps how he landed on the New Orleans Saints call with Drew Brees, as he apologized to his teammates for his comments about kneeling and the flag. He also goes in deep on his relationship with Kobe Bryant, and his comments on the Saints call on how the media broke up their relationship, but he walks that back a bit and blames himself for a lot of it. The debate also heats up around the NFL's statements this week, the apology of commissioner Roger Goddell, and how Colin Kaepernick's message got misinterpreted by some of his actions in the heat of the press moment. We also talk about the hidden treasure in New Mexico, the new gun-free Looney Tunes, of course we get Borderline, and we play a round of Kincade's numbers game Close, Closer or Closest. Follow @Shaqcast on Twitter, TheBigPodcastWithShaq on Instagram and Facebook, or email your best stuff to [email protected].
2020-06-11
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Shaq and the crew discuss the unrest around the nation, how we move forward, and try to have some needed laughs on the 5th anniversary show on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens the show with his honest, raw rant about the actions against George Floyd and how 2020 has shaped up to be the worst year of his life with everything that's unfolded so far. He shares his honest thoughts on change, and along with B-Dog, John and Rob have a very frank and honest conversation about the state of our society. It's really a great, honest and raw conversation. And of course we dive into the return of the NBA season and Shaq continues to argue that this year will always be an asterisk season. We find some laughs along the way, of course we have a little fun with Borderline, and we play an epic showdown of all our games in Shaq's "Game of All Games". Follow @Shaqcast on Twitter, The Big Podcast with Shaq on Instagram and Facebook, or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-06-04
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Shaquille O'Neal and Taylor Rooks talk NBA and building careers, plus texts to the show and a round of Walmart or Waffle House on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq reflects on closing out our fifth year of the podcast as we get ready to celebrate our anniversary on June 1st. We talk about the infamous Shaq-vs-Hakeem one on one that never came to be, and jump into some nostalgic stories as we answer some great texts to the show. The incredible Taylor Rooks joins the show to talk about the second season of her Bleacher Report show "Take It There", and as a Georgia girl we get her to stick around for a round of Walmart or Waffle House! And on the eve of our five year anniversary, we relive everyone's all-time favorite Borderlines. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast, on Instagram and Facebook at The Big Podcast with Shaq - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-05-26
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Shaq reflects on The Last Dance, talks sports and breaks news with Cari Champion and recaps the huge NBA Zoom call on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal seems to be doing well during life in quarantine, as we get caught up on the Last Dance as Shaq compares the story about Michael's "flu game" to the lie he made up about David Robinson. We're also joined by the incredible Cari Champion and after Shaq's proposal, Shaq seems to accidentally break the news that she's joining his family at Turner Sports! We get into Phil Jackson's recruitment to LA by Shaq, the huge NBA Zoom call where Shaq revealed how he once almost choked Pat Riley, and the late years of Shaq's career. Of course we get Borderline, and we read some awkward names in our game "No Laugh Graduation". Follow @Shaqcast on Twitter - The Big Podcast with Shaq on Instagram and Facebook - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-05-21
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Shaquille O'Neal says to scrap the shortened NBA season because it won't count like a regular championship and much more on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq kicks off the show with the question on everyone's mind... did Shaq really say to scrap the rest of the NBA season? He comes back by saying that a shortened season would not count toward a championship - like he thinks Time Duncan shouldn't get credit for 1999. He backs up his controversial argument and how he could never play in an empty arena, as the fans control the game as much as the players. We of course touch on The Last Dance since Shaq's 95 Magic team was featured as they knocked the Bulls out of the 95 Playoffs. We do a fun round of Borderline, and Stephen Jackson returns to the show to play a round of Black Crime or White Crime! Get into the mix on Twitter by following @Shaqcast - The Big Podcast with Shaq on Instagram and Facebook - or email [email protected].
2020-05-14
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Shaq and Stephen Jackson talk about Draymond Green, the NBA's status and Jordan's dominance on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal opens the show with Stephen Jackson, as they get into Draymond Green's comments that he and Steph would destroy Shaq on the pick-and-roll, their hopes for the future of the NBA and classic memories from the old days of the NBA. Shaq also talks about The Last Dance - which of course Kincade has an issue with - and has to answer for his kids getting haircuts at the dinner table in the latest episode of Shaq Life. Plus hilarious audio from a prank-gone-wrong on Kincade, and Charles Barkley's amazing stop-and-stumble during an interview this past week. Of course we get Borderline, and since we're desperate for the return of sports we play a game called "Real Sport or Sheeee?" Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast, on Instagram and Facebook @TheBigPodcastWithShaq - or email [email protected].
2020-05-07
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Shaq and Frank Caliendo have a hilarious round table, Shaq's great conversation with DJ Carnage and the latest on the NBA on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal opens the show by talking about the NBA trying to find a way back, the status of the nation as states start to open up, The Last Dance and the 80's/90's Pistons actually created the character of "Shaq" by bringing that brand of rough basketball to the streets. We also have an incredible talk with the DJ that helped Shaq become DJ Diesel, as Carnage jumps in with the show and tells his incredible story. And the show goes off the rails when we're joined by the hilarious Frank Caliendo, as we go around the carousel of voices and play a round of "First Impressions" as Shaq and John try to bring their best impressions to Frank. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook at The Big Podcast with Shaq - or email your best stuff to [email protected].
2020-04-30
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Shaquille O'Neal and Todd Gurley talk about the Falcons and Todd's money due by LA, plus Shaq on Jordan's greatness and quarantine stories on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaq opens the show this week by declaring Michael Jordan as the best to ever play, and strongly declares that no one else is even close regardless of the names being thrown out. We also talk to new Falcons running back Todd Gurley about why he chose the number 21 in spite of protests from Deion Sanders and what he's doing about his owed money in Los Angeles. And we get a great laugh at Frank Caliendo's hilarious Shaq impression during his call of viral videos. We cut it up in another round of "Why Do", of course we get Borderline and John brings a hilarious round of Match Game. Follow @Shaqcast on Twitter, TheBigPodcastwithShaq on Instagram and Facebook, or email [email protected].
2020-04-22
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Shaq talks to Jalen Hurts about the draft, his college career and more, plus his response to the JR Rider story and quarantine antics on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal opens the show this week by responding to the story JR Rider put out in the news... that Shaq offered him $10K to get into it with Kobe. Shaq waivers on his response, but definitely says he can't watch the Hall of Fame ceremony this year because it's too painful having just lost Kobe in January. We also talk to Oklahoma QB and soon to be NFL Draft pick Jalen Hurts about his college career, playing for Nick Saban, and what he expects at the next level. We also discuss the Rudy Golbert / Donavan Mitchell conflict, the Cowboys breaking quarantine rules, and other lockdown craziness. Plus an NFL Draft preview with Ross Tucker from Podcast One's Ross Tucker Football Podcast, of course we get Borderline, and we play a round of Black Crime or White Crime! Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @ The Big Podcast with Shaq - or email your best stuff to [email protected].
2020-04-15
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Shaq talks to LSU quarterback and projected #1 pick Joe Burrow, plus weighs in on the Hall of Fame class and talks quarantine stories on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal is joined by fellow LSU alum and projected #1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Joe Burrow - and they discuss draft plans, life at LSU and Joe's journey ahead in the league. We also find out what hat Shaq was wearing on SportsCenter this week, and how Ray Allen challenged him to show off his hair now that it's not getting shaved. We also get the big man's thoughts on the NBA Hall of Fame class of Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and of course Kobe Bryant - and what is was like to compete against Garnett and Duncan in their primes. And of course we had to ask Shaq about him letting guys like A.I. and White Chocolate score on him while playing in the league. We have some great quarantine stories of the week from John Krazinski, Tyler Perry and Tracy Morgan's hilarious appearance on the Today Show. We crown our 2020 Borderline champion and we steal a game from Ellen and play a round of Danger Word. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook @ The Big Podcast with Shaq - or email your best stuff to [email protected].
2020-04-08
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Shaq goes OFF about the Tiger King coverage, talks NBA with Hawks star Trae Young and jokes about the best quarantine stories of the week on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal opens the podcast this week with some STRONG words for those who are lumping him in with Joe Exotic from the Netflix show "Tiger King", and he is NOT happy with how he's being painted by people. He lightens the mood though as we joke about the videos and fun he's having with his kids and family during quarantine. We also catch up with one of the hottest young stars in the NBA, Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks, who talks about his quarantine time and what his hopes are for the rest of the 2019-2020 season. We also have some hilarious audio of the week, and we even get Shaq to respond to the criticism he's getting from the Papa Johns board of directors. We argue about our 2020 Borderline Bracket champion, and in honor of Waffle Houses closing around the south we play a round of Walmart or Waffle House. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook at The Big Podcast With Shaq - or email your best questions and clips to [email protected]!
2020-04-02
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Shaq and Mark Cuban speculate about the return of the NBA, plus Shaq explains his relationship with the "Tiger King" and more on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal opens the show by talking about the wildly popular Netflix documentary "Tiger King" and the character named Exotic Joe - and how Shaq came to know him, and make a cameo in the show. We're also joined by the owner of the Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban, and he and Shaq speculate about the return of the NBA, Mark running for office in the future, whether he ever considered trade Dirk Nowitski, and the fallout from the current pandemic. We also joke about the fallout from No-bama prank, of course we get Borderline, and since everyone is trying to home school their kids we test the guys' elementary school knowledge in a round of the Home School Game. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook at The Big Podcast with Shaq - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-03-25
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Shaq talks Coronavirus, his status with TNT and the NBA this week, and Kincade's Obama prank spins the show wildly out of control on The Big Podcast with Shaq

It's been a rough week for everyone, and Shaq is finally able to check in with the crew from Orlando to give us some updates about how he's weathering the Coronavirus, his status at TNT and what he knows about the pending status of the NBA. John also promised to deliver Barack Obama to the show this week - and despite promising it was not a prank... of course it turned out to be a prank... which set Rob OFF and spun the show wildly out of control. Once we recover, it's the audio of the week, and we select our Final Four for the 2020 Borderline Bracket! Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook at The Big Podcast with Shaq - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].
2020-03-20
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Shaq recaps some of the funniest sound clips of the year in the 2020 Borderline Playoffs, plus Detective Shaq investigates people defiling food

We open the show this week with a John Kincade prank call, which of course was coerced by Shaq... and we also get Detective Shaq to investigate the guy who was drinking straight from the soup ladels at Whole Foods last week, and how that would be handled in public. And it's one of the biggest days of the year we kick off the 2020 Borderline Bracket, recapping and counting down the funniest clips of the entire year. And to break up the nonsense, we play a round of Kincade's Match Game 2020. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook at The Big Podcast with Shaq - or email your best clips and questions to [email protected].

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2020-03-09
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Shaq talks about LeBron as an ambassador of the game, the coronavirus, his daughter's dunk and the national debate about Red Vines versus Twizzlers

Shaquille O'Neal opens the show with an uncharacteristic rant about politics, namely the NFL player who made some controversial comments about the President this week. Shaq and John also launch into a heated debate about LeBron's ambassadorship of the league and how he's trying to lead younger players. We also get Shaq's raw emotions on people overseas who are intentionally spreading germs in the wake of the coronavirus. Plus we talk about Shaq's TNT stumble, his daughter Me'arah's dunk on a 10 foot rim, and the national debate about Red Vines versus Twizzlers that Shaq started on TNT this week. We take a lot of text to the show on the Mint Mobile show phone, of course we get Borderline, and we play a round of the classic Walmart or Waffle House. Follow the show on Twitter @Shaqcast - on Instagram and Facebook at The Big Podcast with Shaq - or email your best clips to [email protected].
2020-03-02
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Shaquille O'Neal pays tribute to Kobe Bryant

Shaq has finally spoken about the tragic passing of his brother and lifelong friend Kobe Bryant, and his beautiful 13-year-old daughter Gianna. It's heart breaking to hear the big man speak about his friendship with Kobe and their incredible career together in Los Angeles. We also revisit the Shaq-Kobe interview from 2015 that went viral and made worldwide headlines... it's pure Kobe and really amazing to hear. It's a tough week, but we do our best to honor the legacy of Kobe Bryant.
2020-01-27
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