Nightcap (podcast)

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Nightcap
Presentation
Hosted by Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson, Gilbert Arenas
GenreSports
Language English
Updatesthree times per week
Production
Production The Volume, Shay Shay Media
Publication
Original releaseSeptember 2023

Nightcap (or Nightcap with Unc and Ocho) is a nighttime podcast produced by The Volume and Shay Shay Media. [1] [2] It is hosted by former NFL players Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco Johnson, along with former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. The podcast is live streamed on YouTube and the audio is available on podcast platforms. [1] [3]

Contents

History

The show premiered as part of the Club Shay Shay YouTube channel in September 2023. [1] [2] It debuted at #46 in the Top 50 U.S Podcasts. [4] The show was originally called The Nightcap with Unc and Ocho and was hosted by Sharpe and Johnson. [2] [5] "Unc" is a shortening of Sharpe's nickname (Uncle/Uncle Shannon); [6] [7] [8] "Ocho" is a shortening of Ochocinco, Johnson's nickname and legal middle name. [9] [10] [11] In October 2023, the podcast launched its own YouTube channel. [12] The title of the show was shortened to Nightcap. [13] In December 2023, it was announced that Gilbert Arenas would be joining the podcast. [14]

Awards and recognitions

2024

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