Nightcap (podcast)
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{{Infobox podcast
| title = Nightcap
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| hosting = Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson, Gilbert Arenas
| genre = Sports
| language = English
| updates = three times per week
| length =
| production = The Volume, Shay Shay Media
| began = September 2023
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| ratings =
| provider =
| url = {{URL|https://thevolume.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.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-08 |title=Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson Will Host New Show Co-Produced by Shay Shay Media and The Volume |url=https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/shannon-sharpe-and-chad-johnson-unc-ohco-01h9ty3k6fz4 |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=The Big Lead |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Austin Jr. |first=Austin |date=2023-09-08 |title=Shannon Sharpe Announces New Show With Former Star Receiver Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson |url=https://www.mediaite.com/sports/shannon-sharpe-announces-new-show-with-former-star-receiver-chad-ochocinco-johnson/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Mediaite |language=en}} It is hosted by former NFL players Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco Johnson, along with former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. The podcast is live streamed on YouTube and the audio is available on podcast platforms.{{Cite web |last=Kleen |first=Brendon |date=2024-02-12 |title=Shannon Sharpe's post-Super Bowl 'Nightcap' brought more live viewers than 'Undisputed' averaged last week |url=https://awfulannouncing.com/fox/shannon-sharpes-super-bowl-nightcap-more-viewers-undisputed-skip-bayless.html |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Awful Announcing |language=en-US}}
History
The show premiered as part of the Club Shay Shay YouTube channel in September 2023. It debuted at #46 in the Top 50 U.S Podcasts.{{Cite web |title=Edison Research Issues Top 50 U.S. Podcasts for Q1 2024 |url=https://www.radio-online.com/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=RADIO ONLINE |language=en-US}} The show was originally called The Nightcap with Unc and Ocho and was hosted by Sharpe and Johnson.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-09-08 |title=Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson Team Up for Nightcap with Unc & Ocho - A Must-Watch Sports Talk Show On YouTube and Podcasts |url=https://bvmsports.com/2023/09/08/shannon-sharpe-and-chad-johnson-team-up-for-nightcap-with-unc-ocho-a-must-watch-sports-talk-show-on-youtube-and-podcasts/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=BVM Sports |language=en-US}} "Unc" is a shortening of Sharpe's nickname (Uncle/Uncle Shannon);{{Cite web |last=Hladik |first=Matt |date=2024-05-22 |title=Angel Reese Sent A Special Present To Her 'Uncle' Shannon Sharpe |url=https://thespun.com/wnba/angel-reese-sent-a-special-present-to-her-uncle-shannon-sharpe |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=The Spun |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Olojede |first=Zion |title=Where Is Shannon Sharpe Heading Next? Here Are 5 Options |url=https://www.complex.com/sports/a/zion-olojede/shannon-sharpe-next-career-move-undisputed |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |last=Kimble |first=Julian |date=2019-01-22 |title=Shannon Sharpe embraced the memes and became one of the most important voices in sports |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2019/1/22/18192795/shannon-sharpe-memes-undisputed-skip-bayless |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=SBNation.com |language=en}} "Ocho" is a shortening of Ochocinco, Johnson's nickname and legal middle name.{{Cite web |last=Heltman |first=Russ |date=2023-02-02 |title=Chad Johnson Details 'Ochocinco' Origin Story, How The Name Evolved |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/chad-johnson-details-ochocinco-origin-story-how-the-name-evolved |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Chad Johnson explains why he ditched Ochocinco name |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chad-johnson-explains-why-he-ditched-ochocinco-name-09000d5d82ac3bd7 |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Dockterman |first=Eliana |date=2012-07-24 |title=Chad Ochocinco is Ochocinco No More |url=https://newsfeed.time.com/2012/07/24/chad-ochocinco-is-ochocinco-no-more/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |work=Time |language=en-US |issn=0040-781X}} In October 2023, the podcast launched its own YouTube channel.{{Cite web |title=Nightcap - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/@NightcapShow_ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=www.youtube.com}} The title of the show was shortened to Nightcap.{{Cite news |last=Shakeel |first=Bisma |date=October 19, 2023 |title=After Emotional ‘Rusty A** Crying’ at 50,000, Shannon Sharpe and Chad ‘Ocho’ Johnson’s Show Hits Another Milestone |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-nfl-news-after-emotional-rusty-a-crying-at-fifty-thousand-shannon-sharpe-and-chad-ocho-johnsons-show-hits-another-milestone/ |work=Essentially Sports}} In December 2023, it was announced that Gilbert Arenas would be joining the podcast.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-13 |title=Gilbert Arenas Joins Shannon Sharpe & Chad Johnson’s ‘Nightcap’ Podcast {{!}} Barrett Media |url=https://barrettsportsmedia.com/2023/12/13/gilbert-arenas-joins-shannon-sharpe-chad-johnsons-nightcap-podcast/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=barrettsportsmedia.com |language=en-US}}
Awards and recognitions
= 2024 =
- 2nd place: Sports Podcast Awards - Best Comedy Sports Podcast{{Cite web |title=Best Sports Comedy Podcast Archives |url=https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-comedy-podcast/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Sports Podcast Awards |language=en-GB}}
- 3rd place: Sports Podcast Awards - Best American Football Podcast{{Cite web |title=Best American Football Podcast Archives |url=https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-american-football-podcast/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Sports Podcast Awards |language=en-GB}}
- Nominee: NAACP Image Awards - Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast){{Cite web |date=2024-01-25 |title=Nominees Announced for the 55th NAACP Image Awards {{!}} NAACP |url=https://naacp.org/articles/nominees-announced-55th-naacp-image-awards |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=naacp.org |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=NAACP Image Awards 2024: See the Complete Winners List |url=https://people.com/naacp-image-awards-2024-complete-winners-list-8610028 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Angelique |date=2024-01-25 |title=Colman Domingo, Ayo Edebiri, Victoria Monét and Usher Lead NAACP Image Award Nominations |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/naacp-image-award-nominations-2024-1235887287/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}
- Finalist, Gold Honor: Shorty Awards - Sports Podcast{{Cite web |title=Sports Podcast in Social Media - Shorty Awards |url=https://shortyawards.com/category/16th/sports-podcast |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=shortyawards.com}}
- Finalist: Shorty Awards - Vertical Video{{Cite web |title=Vertical Video in Social Media - Shorty Awards |url=https://shortyawards.com/category/16th/vertical-video |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=shortyawards.com}}