Are NIL Deals Hurting Rookies, NFL Free Agency & Story Time With Marshawn

Marshawn & Doug talk through the end of Euphoria,whether it’s okay for youth sports teams to Mercy Rule each other, and the biggest scandal in college sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Top 5 NFL draft pick Dion Jordan joins the podcast to talk about his oath from future NFL star to Division III coach. On the heels of the NFL draft, the guys sit down with the former college phenom to discuss the different ways careers evolve and the obstacles Jordan faced along his journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oakland historian and activist Dr. Xavier Buck joins the show for a deep conversation about the true legacy of the Black Panther Party, the political education that shaped him, and why the movement’s lessons still matter today. Plus, the legacy of the civil rights movement and whether athletes are heeding the lessons of their previous generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Guys are joined by legendary sportswriter & author Jeff Pearlman to discuss his book on Tupac Shakur. Pearlman talks Tupac's Marin City roots and his complicated legacy. Plus, Jeff shares some of the things he learned as a sportswriter and Marshawn considers a new biography.Grab Jeff's book Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur wherever books are sold!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys break down whether NIL is hurting college athletes coming out in the draft, the Maxx Crosby saga, and Marshawn's advice for young athletes. Plus which positions can actually compete for Team USA's flag football team in the 2028 Olympics &  stick around for story time with Marshawn - how one high school throw saved his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys sit down with NFL legend Ndamukong Suh for a conversation about football and finances.  Plus, how close were Marshawn and Ndamukong to becoming teammates at Cal, and is there any chance that we're listening to the next owners of the Seattle Seahawks make their bid.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After surviving another wild Super Bowl week, the guys are back behind the mic. It’s their 20th Super Bowl together and  the Guys are psyched to be reunited. Marshawn shares what it meant to bring the spotlight back to the hometown and support the Fam 1st Family Foundation, while Doug reflects on how the Super Bowl week has evolved over the last two decades. Plus they rank their celebrity interactions from the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE. ARE. BACK. No press conferences. No scripts. Just real talk. Pull up with the Guys as they chop it up about sports, entertainment, and business. The stuff you know and the stuff you'll learn. We’re talking stories behind the stories. Contracts and come-ups.You’ll get the insider perspective from people who’ve actually been in the room, and yeah, you never know who might drop in. More conversations. More truth. More Politickin’. New episodes weekly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the NFL Scouting Combine, Commanders GM Adam Peters stops by with the guys to talk about his journey to GM, what actually goes down in a team’s front office, and who are his top 5 Bay Area rappers. Email: [email protected] the show on Instagram @politickin_pod and on TikTok at @politickinpod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please note: This episode was recorded before the LA WildfiresThe guys sit down with comedian, podcaster, and expert skier Chelsea Handler to discuss her new book I’ll Have What She’s Having and whether men’s volleyball exists. Plus, does Gavin have a weird morning routine? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.