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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. The podcast is live streamed on YouTube and the audio is available on podcast platforms.[1][3]
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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]
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Awards and recognitions
2024
- 2nd place: Sports Podcast Awards - Best Comedy Sports Podcast[15]
- 3rd place: Sports Podcast Awards - Best American Football Podcast[16]
- Nominee: NAACP Image Awards - Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast)[17][18][19]
- Finalist, Gold Honor: Shorty Awards - Sports Podcast[20]
- Finalist: Shorty Awards - Vertical Video[21]
References
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