Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel

Johnny Manziel Tells All On Missing College GameDay, Touring With Drake, & Friendship w/ Diego Pavia

Johnny Manziel sits down for a rare solo episode and opens up in a way fans haven’t heard before. Johnny starts by explaining why he missed College GameDay, speaking honestly about the circumstances and decisions that led to him not being there. He also talks about wanting to bring his Heisman Trophy on the show, while reflecting on his relationship with Texas A&M and what that time in his life still means to him today. From there, Johnny dives into stories from this past summer touring with Drake, sharing what it was like being back around that world, experiencing the spotlight again, and viewing it all through a much more grounded lens than earlier in his career. Johnny also touches on his role as a mentor, opening up about working with quarterback Diego Pavia and what it’s meant to help guide a younger player through the pressures of college football. He reflects on how that mentorship has given him perspective, allowed him to pass on lessons he learned the hard way, and shown him how much he’s grown since his playing days. Most importantly, Johnny gets real about his career, the choices he made, and the lessons that followed. He opens up about the highs, the mistakes, and the personal growth that’s come since, giving listeners a vulnerable look at where his life stands now and where he hopes it’s headed next. Honest and reflective, this episode captures Johnny Manziel in a moment of real self-examination as he continues to navigate his next chapter. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Johnny’s 2025 Reflection 2:50 - Why Johnny missed College Gameday 10:10 - PrizePicks Ad 11:01 - Johnny’s Current Relationship with Texas A&M 14:50 - Touring with Drake 20:03 - 3CHI Ad 21:16 - Mentoring Diego Pavia 24:11 - CFP Semifinals Predictions 27:30 - Changes Needed in College Football 30:22 - GLD Ad 31:42 - Being on ‘Special Forces’ 33:50 - Johnny’s Goals for 2026 & Moving to Nashville 35:42 - Johnny’s OT7 Team 37:25 - Johnny’s Mental Health 39:05 - One Word to Define Johnny’s Glory Days Thanks to our Sponsors: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/johnny 3Chi: Head to 3CHI.com and take the product quiz to find your perfect fit. Use code Johnny at 3chi.com for 30% off storewide! GLD: New customers get 50% Off with code JOHNNY at GLD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Manziel & Pacman Jones on the Steve Smith Beef, Playing High, and Jerry Jones’ Secrets

Adam “Pacman” Jones joins the show to look back on one of the most eventful and talked-about careers the league has seen. Pac shares why he still believes he was better than Devin Hester as a returner, breaking down the instincts and explosiveness that made him so dangerous with the ball in his hands, along with the plays that defined that part of his legacy. He digs into his years in Cincinnati, unpacking life inside those Bengals teams — from playing alongside Vontaze Burfict to navigating the highs, lows, and constant turbulence that came with that era. Pac explains how the locker room worked, the personalities that fueled those runs, and the emotional swings that made those teams unforgettable. He also dives into the AFC North rivalries that shaped his career, especially the Steelers and Ravens games that felt more intense and personal than anything else on the schedule. Pac then looks back at his time around Jerry Jones and the Cowboys, sharing stories from a chapter that was short, loud, and memorable — starting with the moment Dallas traded for him and the whirlwind that followed. Straightforward, sharp, and filled with stories only Pacman can tell, this episode gives a real look at the moments, rivalries, and people that defined his NFL journey — from the highlights to the chaos and everything in between. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Steve Smith Beef 4:09 - Von Miller & O.T. Genasis 5:14 - Playing High 9:06 - Playing with AJ Green 9:53 - PrizePicks Ad 10:47 - Vontaze Burfict & 2010’s Bengals D 14:16 - Vontaze Burfict’s hit on AB 16:05 - AFC North Rivalry Games 18:11 - Shedeur Sanders vs. Cleveland Media 20:52 - Myles Garrett 21:29 - 3CHI ad 22:42 - Vance Joseph 26:08 - Pacman’s Authenticity 28:18 - Jerry Jones’ Secrets 29:45 - Dealing with a Neck Injury 31:28 - Early Career with the Titans & Jeff Fisher 33:58 - Devin Hester 36:52 - LenDale White 39:02 - NFL Hot Seats 40:56 - Politely Raw! with Pacman Jones 42:35 - One Word to Define Pacman Jones’ Glory Days Thanks to our Sponsors: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/johnny 3Chi: Head to 3CHI.com and take the product quiz to find your perfect fit. Use code Johnny at 3chi.com for 30% off storewide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Manziel & Terrell Suggs On Freeing Myles Garrett, Ray Lewis, and Justin Tucker's Freak Status

Johnny Manziel sits down with Terrell Suggs on Glory Daze for an episode packed with NFL stories. Manziel leads the conversation as Suggs breaks down the Ravens–Steelers rivalry — the hits, the trash talk, the grudges, and why those games always felt bigger than the playoffs. He reflects on facing Tom Brady in his prime and what it took to compete at the highest level while playing alongside legends like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. Suggs also talks about Myles Garrett’s rise from rookie to unstoppable force, why he thinks Garrett should be freed from Cleveland, and what it’s like to see the next generation of stars change the game. Beyond the X’s and O’s, they dive into locker room life, the pressure of the season, and the moments fans never get to see. With candid stories, laughs, and insight from one of the game’s toughest defenders, this episode gives a full look at life in the NFL. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - Ray Lewis Retiring 3:59 - Ravens vs Broncos Divisional Round Game 5:29 - Ed Reed Veteran Presence 6:19 - AFC Championship vs. Tom Brady 8:29 - PrizePicks Ad 9:34 - Super Bowl XLVII vs. 49ers 12:17 - Johnny’s Ray Lewis Story 14:02 - Overcoming a Torn Achilles in the Offseason 16:16 - Justin Tucker 19:11 - Terrell’s Thoughts on the Hall of Fame 24:24 - Playing Against the Killer B’s 25:24 - Rivalry with Big Ben and the Steelers 29:55 - Joe Flacco Getting Traded within the Division 32:30 - Playing Against the Browns 36:07 - Free Myles Garrett 36:33 - Ja’Marr Chase and the Spit Controversy 39:14 - Dirtiest Players 41:07 - Willie Roaf 42:00 Moving from Minnesota to Arizona 44:00 - College Sack Record 45:37 - One Word to Define Terrell Suggs’ Glory Days Thanks to our Sponsors: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/johnny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Manziel & Jared Allen on Chiefs Disrespect, AP & Brett Favre Stories & How the NFL Changed

Ride along with Jared Allen as he dives into the most memorable stories, pivotal moments, and honest reflections from his legendary NFL career. Jared breaks down what it was really like playing alongside Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson in Minnesota — from the practice field to the locker room — and explains why those Vikings teams were some of the most unique and competitive groups he ever played with. He shares insight into AP’s rise to greatness, Favre’s unmatched toughness, and the culture that defined that era in Minnesota. Jared also looks back at his early years with the Kansas City Chiefs, detailing how the organization helped shape him into one of the league’s premier pass rushers. From rookie lessons to breakout seasons, he explains how his time in Kansas City built the foundation for everything that followed. He then shifts to today’s NFL, offering his perspective on why stars like Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby represent a new wave of defensive linemen, how the game has evolved physically and schematically, and what has changed most about life in the trenches since his playing days. If you’re a fan of thoughtful football insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and one of the most impactful defensive players of his generation, this episode delivers everything you’re looking for. Jared Allen brings clarity, humor, and unmatched perspective. Chapters:  0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Playing with Legends 5:30 - PrizePicks ad 6:15 - Adrian Peterson - Top 1% of the 1% 12:00 - Old School O Lineman in Today’s Game 13:50 - Leaving Kansas City for Minnesota 18:50 - Minnesota’s D-Line Room 22:19 - 2009 Minnesota Vikings 24:15 - 3CHI ad 25:15 - 2009 NFC Championship 27:10 - Kevin O’Connell’s Mentorship and Leadership 31:23 - Josh McCown’s Football Knowledge 34:40 - Learning the QB position in the NFL 36:40 - Being Inducted into the Hall of Fame 39:00 - Earning Respect from Teammates 40:35 - Jared Allen’s Iconic Sack Celebration 43:49 - New NFL Rules and Penalties 45:40 - Dual Threats vs. Pocket Passers 53:36 - Pass Rushers in the NFL Today 59:20 - One Word to Define Jared Allen’s Glory Days Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/johnny 3Chi: Head to 3CHI.com and take the product quiz to find your perfect fit. Use code Johnny at 3chi.com for 30% off storewide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Manziel & Josh Gordon on the NFL's Drug Testing Policy and Flash's Epic 2013 Season

Johnny Manziel and Josh Gordon finally sit down for the conversation fans have waited years to hear. On this episode of Glory Daze, the former Browns teammates look back at their time in Cleveland — the electric moments, the chaos behind the scenes, and the bond they built while navigating a franchise constantly in flux. Josh talks about how his rise in Cleveland played a real role in the Browns drafting Johnny, and how their careers became linked from day one. They dive into their shared experiences as two of the most watched young players in the league, the day-to-day reality of the NFL drug-testing world, and how much pressure came with trying to live up to massive expectations on and off the field. Josh opens up about joining the Patriots, catching passes from Tom Brady, and what it was like having Bill Belichick keeping close tabs on him everywhere he went. Johnny gets him to walk through the moments fans never saw — the meetings, the conversations, and the plays that still stick with him years later. Johnny also shifts the conversation to today’s college football landscape, how NIL would’ve changed everything for him, and even tells stories about partying with Diego Pavia — now lighting it up at Vanderbilt — as the two compare eras and how the game keeps evolving. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Flash's Folk Hero Status 3:45 - Flash's Epic 2013 Season 6:23 - Flash Breaks Down His 261 YD 2 TD Game vs. Jags 8:40 - "I've Taken More Drug Tests Than Anyone Times 100" 9:00 - Johnny's Dwayne Bowe Failed Drug Test Story 11:38 - How Josh and Johnny Fooled NFL Drug Testing 14:16 - The NFL has changed their stance on weed 17:10 - Josh Gordon helped get Johnny drafted 24:16 - 3CHI ad 25:27 - Flash’s intro to New England and Tom Brady 27:19 - Meeting Bill Belichick 28:35 - Belichick had a security team follow Josh around 33:06 - When Josh took a year off from the NFL 36:15 - Flash’s admiration for Andy Reid 41:58 - Leaving the NFL lifted a weight off Josh and Johnny’s shoulders 43:45 - Johnny and Josh on what could have been 45:05 - Partying with Diego Pavia 47:27 - Johnny on the new NIL 51:07 - One word to define Josh’s Glory Daze Thanks to our Sponsors: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JOHNNY 3Chi: Head to 3CHI.com and take the product quiz to find your perfect fit. Use code Johnny at 3chi.com for 30% off storewide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices