Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel

Join us for a captivating conversation between former SEC foes, Johnny Manziel and CJ Mosley. The pair reflects on their battles against each other, their time in the league, and what their lives look like after hanging up the pads.  To kick things off, Johnny asks CJ about their famous 2012 matchup and how Johnny knocked off the #1 ranked Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. CJ shares a hilarious story about Johnny’s “Heisman moment” play and what it looked like from his perspective. Then, CJ reflects on his time at Alabama and how it instilled beneficial characteristics that have shaped his life on and off the field. Next, Johnny digs into CJ’s experiences getting drafted to the Ravens and what it was like filling the shoes of the legendary Ray Lewis. CJ dives into his career and what it was like to play for the Ravens and Jets and the differences with the organizations and his role on the team. With the recent head coaching changes across the league, Johnny picks CJ’s brain about two of his former coaches, Robert Saleh and John Harbaugh.  Then, CJ tells Johnny about the adversity he faced in his career, dealing with injuries and ultimately having to opt out of the COVID season and what it was like to return to the field. With these experiences, CJ was able to become a great leader and help the next generation of players learn what it takes to be a professional football player. Using this knowledge, CJ has built his own agency, Legacy Trust Sports Group. This gives CJ an amazing opportunity to stay involved with the game while giving young players some of the best representation out there.  Wrapping things up, Johnny asks CJ to give one word to define his playing career and how it still applies to him in his post-playing life. Johnny also shows off his new pet ducks for a sweet ending to this episode of Glory Daze.  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Texas A&M vs. Alabama 6:34 - Toughest Players to Play Against 7:57 - PrizePicks Ad 9:08 - Being an SEC Legend 10:47 - Becoming a Role Model 19:03 - Getting Drafted 20:16 - Playing for the Ravens & Jets 25:18 - Robert Saleh 28:07 - John Harbaugh 29:59 - Maxx Crosby 32:00 - Ultra Pouches Ad 33:27 - Battling Adversity 35:21 - Advice to Younger Players 37:44 - Leaving a Legacy 41:45 - Legacy Trust Sports Group 46:40 - One Word Question + Johnny’s Ducks Thanks to our Sponsors: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JOHNNY Ultra Pouches: Don’t sleep on [@ultrapouches]. New customers get 15% Off with code JOHNNY at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Johnny for another solo pod where he gives his thoughts on the craziness of the NFL offseason, the NBA, the World Baseball Classic, and more.  First, he dives into the Maxx Crosby debacle with the Ravens and the ramifications that have stemmed from it and how it will affect the Raiders and the rest of the league. Then, Johnny talks about the controversial ‘Magic City Night’ for the Atlanta Hawks and how the NBA needs to focus on improving their product. Johnny then takes some time to answer a question from the comments about Texas A&M and Marcel Reed.  Next, he talks about the new opportunity for his legendary teammate, Mike Evans, and how he will have an immediate impact for the 49ers. To continue the NFL conversation, Johnny dives into the QB market and how the landing spots will fare for Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Daniel Jones, Malik Willis, Geno Smith, and more. To wrap the episode up, Then, he breaks down the World Baseball Classic and how Team USA has an amazing opportunity to win the tournament. Finally, Johnny gives his flowers to the Men's and Women’s US Hockey teams and how they have made the entire country proud.  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Glory Daze Update 3:09 - Maxx Crosby Trade Falling Through 9:39 - PrizePicks Ad 10:19 - Magic City Night 12:15 - Texas A&M & Marcel Reed 17:13 - Lucy Ad 18:48 - Kyler Murray 20:14 - Mike Evans 21:34 - NFL QB’s in Free Agency 25:41 - World Baseball Classic 26:50 - USA Hockey 28:20 - Conclusion Thanks to our Sponsors: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JOHNNY LUCY: Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/JOHNNY with promo code JOHNNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Current Texas A&M Star Quarterback, Marcel Reed joins the former Texas A&M Star Quarterback Johnny Manziel for a captivating conversation. The pair reflects on their relationship, last season, the upcoming season, and what goes into being the starting QB at a school like Texas A&M. First, Marcel and Johnny recap the big moments from the 2025 season. Marcel shares his experience from beating Notre Dame in South Bend and how it catapulted the Aggies through the season. Then, they chat about the craziness that was the South Carolina game and how the Ags overcame the deficit to win that game.  Next, Johnny digs into what it’s like to play football at Texas A&M now compared to when he was there. Marcel shares what he has been working on in the offseason and his experience training with the project #1 Pick, Fernando Mendoza. He also tells Johnny about his love for playing road games and how it fuels him to make the big plays.  Finally, Johnny asks Marcel about his experience playing in the NIL era and how A&M is giving players resources for players to be fiscally responsible. Then, Marcel shares how the Aggies have reloaded their roster with new players to fill the gaps from players leaving for the NFL. To conclude the conversation, Johnny asks Marcel for one word to define him and his career.  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Marcel & Johnny’s Relationship 4:01 - Winning at Notre Dame 6:47 - PrizePicks Ad 7:15 - Playing for Coach Elko 8:49 - Comeback Against South Carolina 12:40 - Texas A&M vs. Texas 18:21 - Playing at Texas A&M 20:40 - Offseason Focuses 24:18 - Marcel’s Heisman Campaign 27:43 - Training with Fernando Mendoza 29:52 - Playing on the Road 30:55 - Being Recruited by Lane Kiffin 32:11 - Jimbo Fisher’s Firing 34:25 - Playing in the NIL Era 38:47 - Navigating being the Star QB 44:01 - Reloading the Roster 49:01 - Representing Texas A&M 50:55 - One Word Question Thanks to our Sponsor: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JOHNNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Ingram joins Johnny for a captivating conversation about his legendary career. The pair talks about the days in the SEC, their predictions for the 2026 season, Mark’s new career with Big Noon, and much more.  First, Johnny congratulates Mark on his selection into the College Football Hall of Fame. They reflect on the moments that led to this selection and how Mark is forever immortalized in College Football history. They touch on notable players who have been snubbed like Cam Newton, and how the selection process has been potentially compromised by personal vendettas.  Next, Mark and Johnny talk shop about the 2026 CFB season. They address the mess that the game is currently in with the transfer portal and NIL payments and how they would put an end to the debacle that is College Football in 2026. The guys also give their early predictions for the National Championship and Heisman Trophy. The conversation shifts into Mark and Johnny’s careers. They share amazing stories about players they competed with and against, along with the memories they cherish most from their college careers. To conclude the CFB conversation, they relive Mark’s legendary Heisman win and the key moments of the 2009 season that led to the victory.  Finally, Johnny digs into Mark’s NFL career. He touches on getting drafted by the Saints and getting brought into a team with countless NFL legends and how it set a foundation for his career being surrounded by greatness. Mark then talks about his stint with the Ravens and playing with Lamar Jackson. With his veteran presence, Mark got to watch Lamar blossom into a superstar.  To wrap the conversation up, Mark talks about his show, The Triple Option, which he co-hosts with Urban Meyer and Rob Stone. Finally, Mark answers the traditional One Word Question with an authentic response that only Mark Ingram could deliver.  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Mark’s CFB Hall of Fame Selection 8:39 - PrizePicks Ad 9:13 - Cam Newton 11:48 - Urban Meyer 13:33 - Changes in CFB 22:47 - 2026 CFB Predictions 27:42 - Ryan Williams 31:31 - Lucy Ad 32:52 - 2026 Heisman Predictions 36:09 - Best Players Johnny & Mark Played With & Against 42:45 - Mark’s Upbringing 46:30 - Mark’s Legendary Heisman Win 51:56 - Getting Drafted by the Saints 54:56 - Playing with Lamar Jackson 58:39 - The Triple Option 59:46 - One Word Question The Triple Option Show: https://www.youtube.com/@3xOptionShow Thanks to our Sponsors: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JOHNNY LUCY: Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/JOHNNY with promo code JOHNNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Johnny for a special Solo Episode where he lets it rip and speaks his mind in classic Johnny fashion. He dives deep into the current (dismal?!?!?) state of College Football, the NFL Combine, Free Agency, and the Top Prospects in this year's Draft.  First, Johnny dives into College Football and talks about the changes that need to be made to the Transfer Portal, NIL, and CFP Expansion. Johnny believes there needs to be someone in charge like Nick Saban, who can oversee CFB as a whole and guide it into the right direction. With all of the money and transferring, the future of College Football is looking like it's about to hit a breaking point.  Next, Johnny touches on the upcoming NFL combine and how he sees the draft playing out. He breaks down the QB’s of the draft and gives his thoughts on the best opportunities for guys like Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier, and he mentions his 40 time combine wager with Diego Pavia.  Finally, Johnny talks about his life and how his year has been up to this point. He brings up the importance of mental health and how he uses his circle to be open about struggles and make sure he is in the right place to attack what life throws at him.  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:18 - How to Fix College Football 10:28 - PrizePicks Ad 11:06 - NFL Combine Breakdown 16:48 - Perseverance in QB’s 18:09 - NFL Offseason 20:31 - Rula Ad 22:01 - Dysfunction in Sports 25:22 - The Importance of Mental Health 31:26 - One Word Question Thanks to our Sponsors: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JOHNNY Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/JOHNNY  #rulapod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices