Just Not Sports

Some shows slow down for the holidays – but we’re doubling down! We start with NFL All-Pro Charles Tillman of the undefeated Carolina Panthers, who has a new book about how to survive and thrive in those awkward middle school years. (Too late to help us, but we digress.) Then (26:30 mark) we go deep with music legend Def Jef about rapping with Shaq, the evolution of hip-hop, and what it’s gonna take to get more athletes releasing rap records already! Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/1NDjrZs Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/justnotsports Follow on Twitter: @JustNotSports www.JustNotSports.com

Let’s … get … meta! Bengals linebacker AJ Hawk joins our podcast to talk about HIS podcast, The HawkCast! We discuss why his logo looks like a hair metal album, the one show that was TOO raunchy to air, and how many smokes John Daly finished on air! Plus (44:00 mark): It’s Hootie time! We break down a famous Hootie & the Blowfish video that features NBA stars and rejects, Fred Couples putting on a pool table, and every SportsCenter catch phrase ever! Oh, and crying dolphins. Subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/1NDjrZs Listen on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/justnotsports Follow on Twitter: @JustNotSports www.JustNotSports.com

Gilbert Brown calls us “soft!” (He's right.) The longtime Green Bay Packers nose tackle enjoys muscle cars, classic vans and “Fast & Furious” flicks. So when he heard Brad drives a 2004 Jetta … wow, just listen. Plus: We debate Herschel Walker’s MMA career (43:00 min mark), his chances vs. Kimbo Slice, and whether 3,500 sit-ups a day causes digestive problems.

This Thanksgiving, we're bringing some sweet "Jam" to the table! Our sports guy hosts break down some game film on the 1992 magnum opus music video "Jam." It's Michael Jordan dancing! It's Michael Jackson hooping! It's Heavy D dressed as Blossom! And Kriss Kross ... uh ... also there! Feast your eyes and ears!

Longtime NFL punter Chris Kluwe is a Man of Letters! We talk about his acclaimed books, his (mostly sober) writing process, and synonyms for "heaving breasts!" (His words, not ours.) Plus: We make em say “uhhhh” with a Battle of the Helicopter Sports Dads – P. Diddy vs. Master P (43:00 mark)

New York Times best-selling author Shea Serrano talks about rap music through the years ... and breaks down the rap skills of Shaq, Kobe and even Dana Barros. Plus: We celebrate the return of Starbury Inc. to America!

Former NFL All-Pro Chad Brown talks about his lifelong love of reptiles ... and the time he almost got eaten by a snake while holding a chicken. Plus: We break down the mysterious disappearance of Ray Allen's acting career.