Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel

Join Johnny for another solo pod where he gives his thoughts on the craziness of the NFL offseason, the NBA, the World Baseball Classic, and more. 

First, he dives into the Maxx Crosby debacle with the Ravens and the ramifications that have stemmed from it and how it will affect the Raiders and the rest of the league. Then, Johnny talks about the controversial ‘Magic City Night’ for the Atlanta Hawks and how the NBA needs to focus on improving their product. Johnny then takes some time to answer a question from the comments about Texas A&M and Marcel Reed. 

Next, he talks about the new opportunity for his legendary teammate, Mike Evans, and how he will have an immediate impact for the 49ers. To continue the NFL conversation, Johnny dives into the QB market and how the landing spots will fare for Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Daniel Jones, Malik Willis, Geno Smith, and more.

To wrap the episode up, Then, he breaks down the World Baseball Classic and how Team USA has an amazing opportunity to win the tournament. Finally, Johnny gives his flowers to the Men's and Women’s US Hockey teams and how they have made the entire country proud. 

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:46 - Glory Daze Update

3:09 - Maxx Crosby Trade Falling Through

9:39 - PrizePicks Ad

10:19 - Magic City Night

12:15 - Texas A&M & Marcel Reed

17:13 - Lucy Ad

18:48 - Kyler Murray

20:14 - Mike Evans

21:34 - NFL QB’s in Free Agency

25:41 - World Baseball Classic

26:50 - USA Hockey

28:20 - Conclusion

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Current Texas A&M Star Quarterback, Marcel Reed joins the former Texas A&M Star Quarterback Johnny Manziel for a captivating conversation. The pair reflects on their relationship, last season, the upcoming season, and what goes into being the starting QB at a school like Texas A&M.

First, Marcel and Johnny recap the big moments from the 2025 season. Marcel shares his experience from beating Notre Dame in South Bend and how it catapulted the Aggies through the season. Then, they chat about the craziness that was the South Carolina game and how the Ags overcame the deficit to win that game. 

Next, Johnny digs into what it’s like to play football at Texas A&M now compared to when he was there. Marcel shares what he has been working on in the offseason and his experience training with the project #1 Pick, Fernando Mendoza. He also tells Johnny about his love for playing road games and how it fuels him to make the big plays. 

Finally, Johnny asks Marcel about his experience playing in the NIL era and how A&M is giving players resources for players to be fiscally responsible. Then, Marcel shares how the Aggies have reloaded their roster with new players to fill the gaps from players leaving for the NFL. To conclude the conversation, Johnny asks Marcel for one word to define him and his career. 

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:53 - Marcel & Johnny’s Relationship

4:01 - Winning at Notre Dame

6:47 - PrizePicks Ad

7:15 - Playing for Coach Elko

8:49 - Comeback Against South Carolina

12:40 - Texas A&M vs. Texas

18:21 - Playing at Texas A&M

20:40 - Offseason Focuses

24:18 - Marcel’s Heisman Campaign

27:43 - Training with Fernando Mendoza

29:52 - Playing on the Road

30:55 - Being Recruited by Lane Kiffin

32:11 - Jimbo Fisher’s Firing

34:25 - Playing in the NIL Era

38:47 - Navigating being the Star QB

44:01 - Reloading the Roster

49:01 - Representing Texas A&M

50:55 - One Word Question

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Mark Ingram joins Johnny for a captivating conversation about his legendary career. The pair talks about the days in the SEC, their predictions for the 2026 season, Mark’s new career with Big Noon, and much more. 

First, Johnny congratulates Mark on his selection into the College Football Hall of Fame. They reflect on the moments that led to this selection and how Mark is forever immortalized in College Football history. They touch on notable players who have been snubbed like Cam Newton, and how the selection process has been potentially compromised by personal vendettas. 

Next, Mark and Johnny talk shop about the 2026 CFB season. They address the mess that the game is currently in with the transfer portal and NIL payments and how they would put an end to the debacle that is College Football in 2026. The guys also give their early predictions for the National Championship and Heisman Trophy.

The conversation shifts into Mark and Johnny’s careers. They share amazing stories about players they competed with and against, along with the memories they cherish most from their college careers. To conclude the CFB conversation, they relive Mark’s legendary Heisman win and the key moments of the 2009 season that led to the victory. 

Finally, Johnny digs into Mark’s NFL career. He touches on getting drafted by the Saints and getting brought into a team with countless NFL legends and how it set a foundation for his career being surrounded by greatness. Mark then talks about his stint with the Ravens and playing with Lamar Jackson. With his veteran presence, Mark got to watch Lamar blossom into a superstar. 

To wrap the conversation up, Mark talks about his show, The Triple Option, which he co-hosts with Urban Meyer and Rob Stone. Finally, Mark answers the traditional One Word Question with an authentic response that only Mark Ingram could deliver. 

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:33 - Mark’s CFB Hall of Fame Selection

8:39 - PrizePicks Ad

9:13 - Cam Newton

11:48 - Urban Meyer

13:33 - Changes in CFB

22:47 - 2026 CFB Predictions

27:42 - Ryan Williams

31:31 - Lucy Ad

32:52 - 2026 Heisman Predictions

36:09 - Best Players Johnny & Mark Played With & Against

42:45 - Mark’s Upbringing

46:30 - Mark’s Legendary Heisman Win

51:56 - Getting Drafted by the Saints

54:56 - Playing with Lamar Jackson

58:39 - The Triple Option

59:46 - One Word Question

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Join Johnny for a special Solo Episode where he lets it rip and speaks his mind in classic Johnny fashion. He dives deep into the current (dismal?!?!?) state of College Football, the NFL Combine, Free Agency, and the Top Prospects in this year's Draft. 

First, Johnny dives into College Football and talks about the changes that need to be made to the Transfer Portal, NIL, and CFP Expansion. Johnny believes there needs to be someone in charge like Nick Saban, who can oversee CFB as a whole and guide it into the right direction. With all of the money and transferring, the future of College Football is looking like it's about to hit a breaking point. 

Next, Johnny touches on the upcoming NFL combine and how he sees the draft playing out. He breaks down the QB’s of the draft and gives his thoughts on the best opportunities for guys like Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier, and he mentions his 40 time combine wager with Diego Pavia. 

Finally, Johnny talks about his life and how his year has been up to this point. He brings up the importance of mental health and how he uses his circle to be open about struggles and make sure he is in the right place to attack what life throws at him. 

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:18 - How to Fix College Football

10:28 - PrizePicks Ad

11:06 - NFL Combine Breakdown

16:48 - Perseverance in QB’s

18:09 - NFL Offseason

20:31 - Rula Ad

22:01 - Dysfunction in Sports

25:22 - The Importance of Mental Health

31:26 - One Word Question

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Trent Richardson joins Johnny for a nostalgic conversation between two SEC legends. Trent and Johnny share the experience of being at the top of the college football world, being 1st round draft picks, and playing in the defunct Alliance of American Football. This episode will bring you back to arguably the greatest and purest era of college football. 

To kick it off, Trent and Johnny break down the Super Bowl and what allowed the Seahawks to dominate. Trent and Johnny give their flowers to Kenneth Walker and the Seattle run game and how it wore down the New England defense. Trent compares the game to the Alabama vs. LSU battles of the 2011-12 season and how the physicality in the trenches determined the results.

The conversation shifts to their post-NFL careers in dysfunctional leagues like the AAF and the CFL. As two of the biggest names in the AAF, they share the crazy story of how the league folded midseason. Trent follows up with how important fatherhood is to him and how he had to stop playing in Canada to be there for his children. 

Next, Trent and Johnny dive into Nick Saban and how he made the Alabama program the blueprint for success in college football. Trent shares stories from his time in Tuscaloosa and how that culture taught him how to be successful in all aspects of his life. Coach Saban created a hyper-competitive environment where everything is earned, whereas present day Alabama has lost its identity with the departure of the legendary coach. 

To conclude the conversation, the pair shares their thoughts on the “bust” label and how other people’s opinions do not define their career. Trent brings light to how many hardships he overcame in his life and how he created a better life for himself and his family because of what he achieved on the field. 

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

3:15 - Super Bowl Breakdown

9:06 - PrizePicks Ad

9:42 - The Chaos of the AAF

17:30 - Fatherhood & Family

21:57 - Playing for Nick Saban & Alabama

33:39 - What’s Wrong with Football in 2026

40:57 - Playing Behind Mark Ingram

43:39 - Lucy Ad

45:01 - Recruiting Stories

51:09 - Getting Drafted by the Browns

54:13 - The “Bust” Label vs. True Success

1:03:30 - One Word Question of the Week

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