Nightcap (podcast)

Nightcap
GenreSports
LanguageEnglish
Cast and voices
Hosted byShannon Sharpe
Chad Johnson
Joe Johnson
Production
ProductionThe Volume, Shay Shay Media
Publication
Original releaseSeptember 2023 – present
Updatesthree times per week
Related
Websitethevolume.com/nightcap-with-unc-and-ocho

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, and former NBA player Joe Johnson. The podcast is live streamed on YouTube and the audio is available on podcast platforms.[1][3]

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] Arenas co-hosted the show throughout the first half of 2024. His final listed appearance on the show was June 7.[15] After Arenas' departure, different athletes appeared as guest co-hosts on the show. Joe Johnson was a regular guest co-host throughout the second half of 2024 and early 2025.[15] In April 2025, it was announced that Joe Johnson would be joining the podcast as an official co-host.[16][17]

Awards and recognitions

2024

  • 2nd place: Sports Podcast Awards - Best Comedy Sports Podcast[18]
  • 3rd place: Sports Podcast Awards - Best American Football Podcast[19]
  • Nominee: NAACP Image Awards - Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast)[20][21][22]
  • Finalist, Gold Honor: Shorty Awards - Sports Podcast[23]
  • Finalist: Shorty Awards - Vertical Video[24]

2025

  • Nominated: Webby Awards - Best Video Series, Features (Podcasts)[25]
  • Winner: Webby Awards - People’s Voice Award for Best Sports Show[26]
  • Winner: Webby Awards - People's Voice Award for Best Live Podcast Recording (for Nightcap: Summer Sessions)[26]
  • Nominated: NAACP Image Awards - Outstanding Sports, Arts and Entertainment Podcast[27]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson Will Host New Show Co-Produced by Shay Shay Media and The Volume". The Big Lead. September 8, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Austin Jr., Austin (September 8, 2023). "Shannon Sharpe Announces New Show With Former Star Receiver Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson". Mediaite. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ Kleen, Brendon (February 12, 2024). "Shannon Sharpe's post-Super Bowl 'Nightcap' brought more live viewers than 'Undisputed' averaged last week". Awful Announcing. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Edison Research Issues Top 50 U.S. Podcasts for Q1 2024". RADIO ONLINE. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson Team Up for Nightcap with Unc & Ocho - A Must-Watch Sports Talk Show On YouTube and Podcasts". BVM Sports. September 8, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  6. ↑ Hladik, Matt (May 22, 2024). "Angel Reese Sent A Special Present To Her 'Uncle' Shannon Sharpe". The Spun. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  7. ↑ Olojede, Zion. "Where Is Shannon Sharpe Heading Next? Here Are 5 Options". Complex. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  8. ↑ Kimble, Julian (January 22, 2019). "Shannon Sharpe embraced the memes and became one of the most important voices in sports". SBNation.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  9. ↑ Heltman, Russ (February 2, 2023). "Chad Johnson Details 'Ochocinco' Origin Story, How The Name Evolved". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Chad Johnson explains why he ditched Ochocinco name". NFL.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  11. ↑ Dockterman, Eliana (July 24, 2012). "Chad Ochocinco is Ochocinco No More". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Nightcap - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  13. ↑ Shakeel, Bisma (October 19, 2023). "After Emotional 'Rusty A** Crying' at 50,000, Shannon Sharpe and Chad 'Ocho' Johnson's Show Hits Another Milestone". Essentially Sports.
  14. ↑ "Gilbert Arenas Joins Shannon Sharpe & Chad Johnson's 'Nightcap' Podcast | Barrett Media". barrettsportsmedia.com. December 13, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  15. 1 2 "Nightcap: Episodes". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Nightcap - Hour 1: Joe Johnson joins the show to discuss the Warriors beating the Lakers, & Ja Morant is at it again with the finger guns!". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  17. ↑ "@nightcapshow_: Shoutout to @isojoe for joining the Nightcap Fam 🙌🏾 yall loved him so much we had to bring him back to finish out the upcoming series! Remember that we're off tonight and back on 4/15 after the game". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Best Sports Comedy Podcast Archives". Sports Podcast Awards. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Best American Football Podcast Archives". Sports Podcast Awards. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Nominees Announced for the 55th NAACP Image Awards | NAACP". naacp.org. January 25, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  21. ↑ "NAACP Image Awards 2024: See the Complete Winners List". People Magazine. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  22. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (January 25, 2024). "Colman Domingo, Ayo Edebiri, Victoria Monét and Usher Lead NAACP Image Award Nominations". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Sports Podcast in Social Media - Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  24. ↑ "Vertical Video in Social Media - Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  25. ↑ Grein, Paul (April 1, 2025). "Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Lady Gaga & More Nominated for 2025 Webby Awards". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  26. 1 2 "2025 Webby Awards Name iHeartMedia Podcast Company of the Year with 14 Wins | iHeart Blog". blog.iheart.com. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
  27. ↑ "NAACP Image Awards 2025: See the Complete Winners List". People.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
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