Lights Out with Shawne Merriman

Family is family, and LaVar Arrington and Shawne Merriman are just that. These two guys go way back and give you a small taste of how a mentorship turned into friendship. Is LaVar still mentoring to this day? What about coaching? Arrington talks about the guys that helped him to be the pro on and off the field. A special shout out to Marco Coleman. With Simone Biles in the news, the guys also discuss mental health versus mental strength. And, who ended up wrecking LaVar's Ferrari 360 Modena?

These are not your trading cards from back in the day. You remember opening up and finding that stale piece of gum while you flip through to find a rookie card of one of your favorite players. The trading card market has changed dramatically, and the VP Of Panini America, Jason Howarth, is here to break it down for you. Jason and Shawne discuss how the global market of trading cards has impacted the value of cards today. Howarth then describes how NFT's the future of trading cards. And what is next with the NIL in collegiate sports?

After breaking his ankle in the season opener, Los Angeles Chargers LB Drue Tranquill is back with a vengeance. Tranquill and Shawne Merriman have a great talk about this year's Chargers team. Drue believes in the Charger's new mantra set forth by head coach Brandon Staley, "Do things Our Way, Stay Healthy And Compete." Drue tells Shawne that Coach Staley is the real deal and this Chargers team is a tight group that can win a championship.

***BONUS EPISODE*** Shawne Merriman wanted to elaborate on his social media post about mental health. Shawne has continued to talk about the mental health issues of athletes on and off the field. In this episode, Merriman explains how he grew up and how his mental health shaped his life.

Yes, Raiders fans Shawne Merriman is talking to one of your favorites on the defensive side of the ball Maxx Crosby. Maxx and Shawne discuss the new energy the Raiders are feeling. Also, Crosby is a born leader, and he has his sights set on being a team captain this year. And now that Yannick Ngakoue is in the locker room, Maxx wants Raiders fans to know that it's all business on the field. Finally, if Maxx sacks Justin Herbert, will he break out the Lights Out Dance?