

Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel
Almost Friday Media
Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel is an interview series from Almost Friday Media that celebrates and explores the most nostalgic eras in sports. Hosted by former Heisman Trophy winner and infamous first-round pick, Johnny will sit down with some of the most iconic and legendary names in sports for authentic conversations, look backs, and more. Like coming home and watching Tavon Austin and John Wall highlights with your buddies at 4 AM, these conversations will dive into the glory of sports’ biggest stages and the adversity that often accompanies them. Welcome back to the glory days.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 6min
The 2008 Florida Gators were the Wildest National Champions Ever
We’ve got a special one today — Florida Gators legend and NFL lockdown corner Joe Haden joins the pod! Joe takes us back to his days running the swamp under Urban Meyer, locking down receivers on a stacked championship team with Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin, and Aaron Hernandez. He shares wild stories from those SEC battles, what made Meyer’s teams different, and just how crazy that 2008 title run really was. We get into his NFL journey, from being a star in Cleveland to chasing a ring with the Steelers. He talks about playing alongside Johnny Manziel, what it was like playing in the Dawg Pound, and how Antonio Brown was the toughest receiver he ever had to guard.Thank you to our sponsors - support them here!Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-glory-dazeTry VIIA https://viia.co/JOHNNY and use code JOHNNY for 15% off!Public Rec: Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with the code JOHNNY at https://www.publicrec.com/JOHNNY #publicrecpodMando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2025 • 48min
Alshon Jeffery & Johnny Manziel On Eagles Super Bowl Win, Philly Special, and South Carolina
We’re thrilled to welcome South Carolina and Eagles LEGEND Alshon Jeffery to the podcast. Alshon takes us back to his dominant days in the SEC, where he cemented his legacy as one of South Carolina’s greatest wide receivers. He reflects on his NFL journey, including Pro Bowl seasons and his pivotal role in the Eagles’ iconic Super Bowl win. From the unforgettable Philly Special to playing alongside Jason Kelce and Nick Foles, Alshon shares what it meant to bring a championship to Philadelphia. Plus, he weighs in on the Eagles’ current Super Bowl chances with Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts.Thank you to our sponsors - support them here!Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-glory-dazeHims: Use code JOHNNY: http://hims.com/johnny Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code GLORY for $20 off your first purchase.BetterHelp: Use code DAZE at http://betterhelp.com/daze for 10% off your first month Mando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out.Manscaped: Use Code JOHNNY at http://manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping at check out!Public Rec: Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with the code JOHNNY at https://www.publicrec.com/JOHNNY #publicrecpodDollar Shave Club: Visit dollarshaveclub.com/glorydaze and use promo code JOHNNY for 20% off $20 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 20min
Kenjon Barner on Oregon’s Golden Era & Winning Super Bowls with the Eagles & with Tom Brady
Welcome back to Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel. A podcast that celebrates the highs AND lows that made us fall in love with sports. A podcast that embodies that special feeling of coming home and watching highlights with your buddies at 2 AM. We’re thrilled to welcome Oregon Duck LEGEND Kenjon Barner to the podcast. Kenjon and Johnny take a deep dive into the golden era of Oregon football, where he shared the backfield with stars like LeGarrette Blount, De'Anthony Thomas, LaMichael James, Kyle Long and LaMichael James in Chip Kelly’s explosive offense. He shares his journey to the NFL, where he became a three-time Super Bowl champion. Kenjon breaks down what made the Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning team so special and what it was like playing alongside the GOAT, Tom Brady. This conversation is packed with stories and Kenjon is a true embodiment of the Glory Daze. Thanks for the stories, Kenjon. Follow him @iamkenjonbarner.Thank you to our sponsors - support them here!Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-glory-dazeHims: Use code JOHNNY: http://hims.com/johnny Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code GLORY for $20 off your first purchase.BetterHelp: Use code DAZE at http://betterhelp.com/daze for 10% off your first month cbdMD: Use Code JOHNNY at http://cbdmd.com for 30% OFF + Free Shipping at check out!Mando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out.Manscaped: Use Code JOHNNY at http://manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping at check out!Public Rec: Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with the code JOHNNY at https://www.publicrec.com/JOHNNY #publicrecpodEnter the Giveaway! https://try.gooddaymood.com/sweepstakes-1/Dollar Shave Club: Visit dollarshaveclub.com/glorydaze and use promo code JOHNNY for 20% off $20 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 45min
Ricky Williams & Johnny Manziel on the Heisman Trophy Ceremony, NIL & the NFL Drug Policy
We’re thrilled to have one of the most fascinating characters in football history, Ricky Williams join the podcast. Ricky is the personification of the Glory Daze. He and Johnny talk about winning the Heisman Trophy, Ricky’s legendary years at Texas, being drafted by Mike Ditka and the Saints and leading the NFL in rushing in 2002 with the Dolphins. He opened up about the NFL drug program, why he left football and why he came back. The two Heisman winners chopped up the current landscape of the game and the evolving world of college NIL deals. You won’t want to miss this one.Thanks for the stories, Ricky. Follow him @williamsThank you to our sponsors - support them here!Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-glory-dazeHims: Use code JOHNNY: http://hims.com/johnny Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code GLORY for $20 off your first purchase.BetterHelp: Use code DAZE at http://betterhelp.com/daze for 10% off your first month cbdMD: Use Code JOHNNY at http://cbdmd.com for 30% OFF + Free Shipping at check out!Mando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out.Manscaped: Use Code JOHNNY at http://manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping at check out!Public Rec: Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with the code JOHNNY at https://www.publicrec.com/JOHNNY #publicrecpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 10min
Vince Young on 2006 Rose Bowl, Losing the Heisman to Reggie Bush & Mental Health
Today we’re thrilled to have one of the most iconic college quarterbacks of all-time, Texas legend Vince Young. Vince Young breaks down winning the National Championship against Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush and USC in the greatest college football game of the century, the 2006 Rose Bowl. VY talks about coming up short in the Heisman voting to Reggie, getting drafted by the Titans and overcoming mental health struggles during his football career.Thanks for the stories, Vince. Follow him @vinceyoung10Thank you to our sponsors - support them here!Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-glory-dazeHims: Use code JOHNNY: http://hims.com/johnny Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code GLORY for $20 off your first purchase.BetterHelp: Use code DAZE at http://betterhelp.com/daze for 10% off your first month cbdMD: Use Code JOHNNY at http://cbdmd.com for 30% OFF + Free Shipping at check out!Mando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out.Manscaped: Use Code JOHNNY at http://manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping at check out!Public Rec: Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with the code JOHNNY at https://www.publicrec.com/JOHNNY #publicrecpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 28min
Patrick Peterson & Tyrann Mathieu Are The Greatest Defensive Duo in College Football History
Today we’re thrilled to have one of the greatest cornerbacks of all-time, LSU’s Patrick Peterson. Peterson joined us to talk about dominating at LSU alongside Tyrann Mathieu, guarding Calvin Johnson, Antonio Brown, Julio Jones and AJ Green and being one of the greatest cornerbacks to ever live.Thanks for the stories, Patrick. Follow him @realpatrickpeterson!Thank you to our sponsors - support them here!Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash. https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-glory-dazeHims: Use code JOHNNY: http://hims.com/johnny Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code GLORY for $20 off your first purchase.BetterHelp: Use code DAZE at http://betterhelp.com/daze for 10% off your first month cbdMD: Use Code JOHNNY at http://cbdmd.com for 30% OFF + Free Shipping at check out!Mando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out.Manscaped: Use Code JOHNNY at http://manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping at check out!Public Rec: Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with the code JOHNNY at https://www.publicrec.com/JOHNNY #publicrecpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2024 • 1h 33min
Tyler Hansbrough on UNC Dominating Duke, the Bloody Nose & Guarding LeBron in the Playoffs
Welcome back to Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel. A podcast that celebrates the highs AND lows that made us fall in love with sports. A podcast that embodies that special feeling of coming home and watching highlights with your buddies at 2 AM. Today we’re thrilled to have one of the greatest college basketball players of all-time, North Carolina’s Tyler Hansbrough. “Psycho T” joined us to talk about his legendary days at UNC, dominating Duke, playing against JJ Redick and getting his number put in the rafters next to Michael Jordan’s. Hansbrough opens up about his time in the NBA, including fighting Udonis Haslem & Chris Andersen and taking LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to seven games in the NBA Playoffs with the Pacers alongside Paul George and Roy Hibbert.Thanks for the stories, Tyler. Follow him @masterhansbruh!Thank you to our sponsors - support them here!Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-glory-dazeHims: Use code JOHNNY: http://hims.com/johnny Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code GLORY for $20 off your first purchase.BetterHelp: Use code DAZE at http://betterhelp.com/daze for 10% off your first month cbdMD: Use Code JOHNNY at http://cbdmd.com for 30% OFF + Free Shipping at check out!Mando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out.Manscaped: Use Code JOHNNY at http://manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping at check out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 33min
Partying at the Playboy Mansion & Smoking with Snoop Dogg - LenDale White & Johnny Manziel
Welcome back to Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel. A podcast that celebrates the highs AND lows that made us fall in love with sports. A podcast that embodies that special feeling of coming home and watching highlights with your buddies at 2 AM. Today we’re thrilled to have USC’s all-time leading touchdown scorer, LenDale White. LenDale joined us to talk about his epic college days, smoking with Snoop Dogg, partying at the Playboy Mansion, winning two National Championships alongside Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart & much more.Thanks for the stories, LenDale. Follow him @showcasewhite!Thank you to our sponsors - support them here!Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash.Hims: Use code JOHNNY: http://hims.com/johnny Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code GLORY for $20 off your first purchase.BetterHelp: Use code DAZE at http://betterhelp.com/daze for 10% off your first month. cbdMD: Use Code JOHNNY at http://cbdmd.com for 30% OFF + Free Shipping at check out!Mando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out.Manscaped: Use Code JOHNNY at http://manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping at check out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 42min
LeSean McCoy & Johnny Manziel on Andy Reid vs Belichick, Michael Vick, & Overpaid NFL QBs
Welcome back to Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel. A podcast that celebrates the highs AND lows that made us fall in love with sports. A podcast that embodies that special feeling of coming home and watching highlights with your buddies at 2 AM. Today we’re thrilled to have one of the greatest running backs of all-time - LeSean McCoy. Shady joined us to chop up his legendary college days, Michael Vick’s return from jail, Andy Reid vs Bill Belichick, Mahomes being the GOAT, his beef with Chip Kelly & much more…Follow the legend @shadymccoy - we appreciate you.Thank you to our sponsors - support them here!Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash.Hims: Use code JOHNNY: http://hims.com/johnny Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code GLORY for $20 off your first purchase.BetterHelp: Use code DAZE at http://betterhelp.com/daze for 10% off your first month cbdMD: Use Code JOHNNY at http://cbdmd.com for 30% OFF + Free Shipping at check out!Mando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out.Manscaped: Use Code JOHNNY at http://manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping at check out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 17min
Matt Leinart and Johnny Manziel On The Heisman, the Vince Young Natty, and Reggie Bush's Legacy
Welcome back to Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel. A podcast that celebrates the highs AND lows that made us fall in love with sports. A podcast that embodies that special feeling of coming home and watching highlights with your buddies at 2 AM. Today we’re thrilled to be joined by another Heisman Trophy Winner and absolute college football legend - Matt Leinart. Matt and Johnny discussed their defining Heisman moments, the challenges of being a “Hollywood” QB, Matt’s legendary game versus Texas and Vince Young, Reggie Bush getting his Heisman back, Matt’s relationship with Pete Carroll, and plenty more. Matt, we appreciate you. Follow him @MattLeinartQB! Thank you to our sponsors - support them here! Underdog: Sign up now and deposit using promo code JOHNNY to get your Free Pick and up to $1,000 in bonus cash Hims: Use code JOHNNY: http://hims.com/johnny Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code GLORY for $20 off your first purchase. BetterHelp: Use code DAZE at http://betterhelp.com/daze for 10% off your first month cbdMD: Use Code JOHNNY at http://cbdmd.com for 30% OFF + Free Shipping at check out! Mando: Use code JOHNNY at http://shopmando.com $5 off a starter pack at check out. Manscaped: Use Code JOHNNY at http://manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping at check out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


