Club Shay Shay
| Club Shay Shay | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Shannon Sharpe |
| Genre | Interview |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly |
| Publication | |
| Original release | September 2020 |
Club Shay Shay is an American podcast produced by The Volume and hosted by former NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe.[1][2] Sharpe is a sports analyst, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and three-time Superbowl champion.[3] On the weekly podcast, Sharpe talks with athletes, celebrities, and influencers about sports, pop culture, and other timely topics.[4][5]
History[edit]
Club Shay Shay launched in September 2020 as a Fox Sports podcast.[6][7] The first episode featured Shannon Sharpe's brother, Sterling Sharpe. On November 30, 2020, Club Shay Shay reached 100 thousand subscribers on YouTube,[8] making it the fastest Fox Sports' YouTube channel to reach that number.[7][9] In February 2022, Fox Sports announced that the podcast would be returning for a second season.[10]
In August 2023, it was announced that Sharpe and his Club Shay Shay podcast would join The Volume, a digital podcast network founded by Colin Cowherd under a multi-year deal.[11][12]
Awards and reception[edit]
In 2021, Club Shay Shay was a Shorty Awards finalist in the Podcast category.[7] The podcast also made the shortlist for the Hashtag Sports Award for Best Sports Podcast.[9] That same year, the episode of Club Shay Shay featuring Bubba Wallace was selected by the Apple Podcasts editorial team on their "Apple Podcasts Best of 2021" list.[13] In 2022, the Club Shay Shay was a Shorty Awards winner in the Podcast category.[14]
In March 2024, Club Shay Shay won the Best Sports Podcast award at the iHeartMedia iHeartPodcast Awards.[15] In May 2024, the episode featuring Kat Williams won the Webby Award for the Featured Guest, Individual Episodes (Podcasts) category;[16] and Shannon Sharpe was awarded Webby Advocate of the Year for using his online platform to amplify social issues.[17][16]
In May 2024, the podcast was announced as a finalist in three categories for the 18th Shorty Awards: YouTube Presence, TikTok Presence, and YouTube.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Club Shay Shay · The Volume". thevolume.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ a b "Club Shay Shay - 16th Shorty Awards Finalists". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Shannon Sharpe | Class of 2011". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "Club Shay Shay". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Club Shay Shay on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay Podcast Premiers with Guest Sterling Sharpe". Fox Sports. September 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Club Shay Shay - 13th Shorty Awards Finalists". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Club Shay Shay Reaches Major Milestone". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ a b "Club Shay Shay | Hashtag Sports Awards 2021 Shortlist". www.hashtagsports.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Fox Sports' Award-Winning Original Podcast 'Club Shay Shay' Returns With All-New Episodes". Fox Sports. 2022-02-02.
- ^ McDaniel, Mike (2023-08-23). "Shannon Sharpe Makes Big Media Career Announcement Involving Colin Cowherd". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ Huston, Caitlin (August 23, 2023). "Shannon Sharpe to Bring Podcast 'Club Shay Shay' to The Volume in New Deal (Exclusive)".
- ^ "Apple Podcasts presents the Best of 2021". Apple Newsroom. November 30, 2021. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Club Shay Shay - 14th Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "iHeartMedia Celebrates The Best in Podcasting During The Sixth Annual iHeartPodcast Awards Presented by The Hartford Live at SXSW". www.iheartmedia.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ a b Harris, Raquel 'Rocky' (2024-04-23). "Michelle Obama, 'Barbie' 'Club Shay Shay' and More Among List of 28th Annual Webby Award Winners". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Webby Advocate of the Year: Shannon Sharpe". webbyawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.