Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel

Diego Pavia sits down with Johnny for a conversation that feels more like two boys catching up than a formal interview. They start by talking about how their paths first crossed, how that friendship formed, and what it’s like watching each other navigate the chaos that comes with big moments and bigger expectations in football.

From there, Diego opens up about his college journey — the late nights, the pressure, the energy of being that guy on campus, and how wild things can get when you’re winning and the spotlight keeps getting brighter. He reflects on the season that put him on the national map, the doubts people still had, and the frustration of feeling overlooked when the Heisman conversation came around.

The conversation then turns to the NFL Draft and the strange in-between stage Diego finds himself in — training, waiting, hearing feedback, and trying to tune out the noise while his future hangs in the balance. Johnny relates, drawing parallels to his own pre-draft experience and the emotional whiplash that comes with projections, expectations, and uncertainty.

They talk about confidence, chip-on-the-shoulder motivation, and how being counted out can either break you or fuel you. The episode is honest, loose, and grounded — less about hot takes and more about brotherhood, resilience, and what it really feels like to chase the next level after a wild college football run.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:35 - Johnny & Diego’s Relationship

4:39 - Achieving 2025 Season Goals

6:01 - Highs and Lows

7:20 - Beating Alabama & Becoming a Star

9:40 - PrizePicks Ad

10:51 - Friendship with Theo Von

12:45 - 3 People Johnny Wanted to Party With

13:34 - The Heisman Ceremony & Learning from Mistakes

16:16 - Media & Narratives

17:31 - Becoming an NFL Player

19:34 - NIL & Declaring for the Draft

22:23 - NCAA Eligibility

26:14 - Rula Ad

27:28 - Johnny’s Texas A&M vs. Diego’s Vanderbilt

29:49 - Diego’s Impact on the Vanderbilt Program

33:22 - Jay Cutler’s Advice to Diego

34:56 - Jared Curtis Committing to Vanderbilt

37:31 - Diego’s Relationship with Jerry Kill

39:59 - Ultra Pouches Ad

41:07 - Playing JUCO 

42:40 - Johnny’s Introduction to Drake

44:47 - Johnny’s Advice & Preparing for the Draft

52:00 - PrizePicks One Word Question

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Johnny Manziel joins Darren Waller for an in-depth conversation that explores football, personal challenges, and life beyond the game. They start by talking about Mike McDaniel getting fired and how it’s another reminder of how quickly things can shift in the NFL, even when things seem stable from the outside.

From there, they trade stories from their own careers. Johnny reflects on his time with the Browns — the pressure, the expectations, and how fast life comes at you once you’re in the league. Darren talks about his path from Georgia Tech to the Raiders to the Giants to the Dolphins, and how each stop brought a different set of challenges both on and off the field.

They also get into playing with Tua Tagovailoa, what it’s like to be in a locker room built around a franchise quarterback, and how leadership and trust develop over time. The conversation turns to Antonio Brown and Jon Gruden and that INSANE Raiders team.

Darren speaks openly about his struggles with addiction and how they impacted his career and personal life, while Johnny reflects on his own mistakes and the perspective that came from them. The episode is thoughtful and real, focused less on headlines and more on lessons, growth, and figuring out life after football.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:52 - Growing as a Person

5:22 - Coming out of Retirement

6:36 - Mike McDaniel Firing

8:49 - PrizePicks Ad

9:41 - Tua Tagovailoa’s Future

12:41 - Mike McDaniel’s Play Designs

16:40 - Stepping away from the Game

20:29 - Coming back to the NFL

24:08 - Overcoming Addiction

28:13 - LUCY Ad

29:31 - Substance Abuse and Addiction

35:06 - Joining the Raiders

37:44 - Johnny Living with Jon Gruden

39:26 - Playing for Jon Gruden and Building Self-confidence

42:31 - Playing with Jason Witten

43:49 - Brock Bowers

44:58 - Maxx Crosby and the Raiders

46:15 - Overcoming Mental Health Struggles

53:05 - PrizePicks One Word Question

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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

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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

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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

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