NFL season is about to kick off at full throttle! There isn’t any shortage of changes this season, ranging from team restructuring to even the media landscape seeing a major transformation. Amidst this, Shannon Sharpe‘s departure from co-hosting ‘Undisputed‘ with Skip Bayless stunned many. But, another surprise was rather delighting as the greatest TEs of all time joined forces with Stephen A. Smith right after at ESPN for ‘First Take.‘

Prior to teaming up with Smith, the 3x Super Bowl champ, who isn’t anywhere close to stopping, made an exciting revelation on his podcast, ‘Club Shay Shay‘ that he would find a home on Colin Cowherd’s esteemed distribution network, The Volume. Amid expectations for compelling guest appearances, the recent announcement heightens the anticipation.

Shannon Sharpe embraces the new guest!

The podcast page of the former NFL star, on X, formerly known as Twitter, made a significant announcement. They revealed an upcoming appearance by no other than Sharpe’s new partner, Stephen A. Smith on their program, just days before their anticipated debut on Monday via ‘First Take.’ The announcement further revealed that the episode will be released tomorrow, Friday, at 9 a.m. PST and 12 p.m. EST. Sharpe, in just two strong words, retweeted the post with the caption, “Must watch.”

An accompanying brief video captures the heartfelt exchange between the new partners under the same post. The clip commences with the former NFL star praising Smith’s appearance and notable weight loss. Smith reciprocates the compliment, acknowledging the challenges he faced during his journey, playfully referring to gaining a ‘pop belly.’ Sharpe humorously alludes to TMZ, possibly teasing Smith about his weight gain.

Shot on the set where the podcast is recorded, this brief yet engaging conversation has ignited fervent anticipation among fans, who eagerly await the podcast’s release, but then, it comes with mixed reactions.

Did Skip Bayless create Sharpe and Smith?

The recent announcement has sparked a range of reactions among fans, many of whom are still grappling with the departure of the ex-NFL star from ‘Undisputed.’ Speculations and rumors about his unexpected exit persist, some hinting at the intensity of Sharpe’s relationship with Skip.

One of the outspoken fan didn’t mince words, and commented, “Two studs,. That skip created ….” Another fan implored Sharpe to reconsider, writing, “we not watching go back to Undisputed“. One of the curious fans asked, “unc, do you miss Skip every morning or nah?”

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Amid these mixed reactions, a fan eagerly anticipated the debut, stating, “It won’t be long till you are full time who they kidding espn don’t have no one on uncs level it should be Stephen A and Unc every damn category all show Noone else”

Lastly, a resolute fan shared his two cents, and asked how one would like “Undisputed” from a competition standpoint. He added, “I think Skip has a nice mix of voices. You are going to have to be Patrick Mahomes like on ESPN for me to watch with that supporting cast.”

A new era dawns, as beloved media personalities chart fresh paths. The upcoming season promises excitement for fans as this new chapter unfolds, and Sharpe is certainly upping the ante here!

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