With few seats open in the network TV sports booths, more and more former players are striking out on their own. Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is the latest joining the list of pro athletes becoming a podcaster. He debuts Glory Days, a new sport-focused podcast produced in partnership with the comedy and sports network Almost Friday Media.
The series will feature Manziel interviewing sports legends as they reminisce on some of the most remarkable moments and eras in sports that are still remembered and beloved by fans today. The creators say the conversations will highlight the emotional nuances that professional athletes experience -- from the monumental wins to the adversities that often accompany them, and include everything from legendary parties to dealing with the trials and tribulations of fame, and authentic discussions on mental health.
“This interview series is a natural and exciting evolution of that,” said Jacob Selzer, Head of Sports at Almost Friday Media. “Johnny is the perfect embodiment of the Almost Friday spirit – someone who can speak to the highs of the glory days while authentically destigmatizing challenging conversations around mental health."
The forthcoming Glory Daze podcast is the latest original series to launch from Almost Friday Media, which sees over a billion impressions per quarter across the network’s diverse slate of original video and audio programming. Its lineup includes everything from sketch comedy to travel to sports including F1, hockey, golf, and football. Manziel’s Glory Daze joins a lineup of original series including The Almost Friday Podcast, The Red Flags Podcast, Country Club Adjacent, Empty Netters, and Will & Rusty’s Playdate.
"I've been fortunate enough to experience the highest highs and lowest lows that come with being a professional athlete," said Manziel in a statement. "Now on Glory Daze, with Almost Friday Media, I'll get the opportunity to sit down with other iconic athletes and help them share their incredible stories. We'll look back through the lens of the players themselves, giving fans an inside look at the moments they remember and the stories they've never heard."
Glory Daze will be released in both audio and video formats, on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
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