Swagu
Don’t be fooled by his TV suit. Former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman and LSU national champion Marcus Spears aka "Swagu" is keeping it real and offering candid thoughts on sports, the culture and everything between. He'll be going way beyond the playbook twice a week with rotating guests from the sports world and beyond.
Episodes
May 29, 2025 • 37 mins
Swagu is BACK and talking about his Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery and lining up to take a generational prospect in Cooper Flagg. Plus, Swagu shares why he's excited for a potential Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers matchup in the NBA Finals. Later, Swagu shares advice for Stefon Diggs after being seen on a yacht during New England Patriots' team activities. Plus, Swagu hops on his soapbox and shares exciting...
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May 7, 2025 • 31 mins
Swagu is ELATED that the Cowboys traded for George Pickens and discusses his fit with Dallas, how talented he is, how Dak is the best QB he's ever had, and why he makes the Cowboys a playoff team. Plus, he highlights the physical play in the NBA playoffs and reacts to the four remaining series.
0:00 Welcome
0:58 The Cowboys traded for WR George Pickens
7:23 Pickens is one of the most talented WRs in the league
10:25 Pick...
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April 30, 2025 • 35 mins
Swagu discusses if Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is in jeopardy, the San Antonio Spurs as a potential landing spot, how Tyrese Haliburton's dad went too far getting in Giannis' face, the NFL Draft in Green Bay and the Shedeur Sanders discourse.
0:00 Welcome to The Swagu Podcast
0:23 Giannis' future with Bucks
5:12 Haliburton's dad crossed the line
9:31 NFL Draft in Green Bay
11:35 Highlighting some NFL ro...
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April 23, 2025 • 34 mins
Swagu discusses the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, the polarizing nature of Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter attempting to play both ways, Abdul Carter as a potential cornerstone guy, what the Cowboys should do, and memories of Swagu's draft night in 2005.
0:00 Welcome
2:55 The most interesting person in the draft
7:42 Travis Hunter's unprecedented quest
11:24 Abdul Carter's potential
14:11 What the Cowboys should do
18:39 Swagu's dra...
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March 19, 2025 • 35 mins
Swagu discusses Deion Sanders' idea to implement an NFL model to spring football, the Vikings wisely steering away from Aaron Rodgers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins getting paid, the Lakers being a legitimate title contender, and the arrival of March Madness.
0:00 Welcome
1:21 Coach Prime wants to play spring game against another school
10:36 The Vikings no longer pursuing Rodgers
16:13 Bengals WRs get paid
21:32 Lakers are a leg...
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March 7, 2025 • 36 mins
Swagu discusses LeBron James confronting Stephen A. Smith about discussing Bronny, Charles Barkley's comments on Kendrick Perkins, the Browns owner declining to meet with Myles Garrett, the Bengals allowing Trey Hendrickson to seek a trade, and DK Metcalf requesting a trade.
0:00 Welcome
1:15 LeBron confronts Stephen A. Smith
11:02 Barkley calls Perk an "idiot" and a "fool"
17:34 Browns owner declines meeting with Myles Garrett
21...
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February 19, 2025 • 40 mins
Swagu discusses the Bengals decision regarding Tee Higgins, landing spots for Myles Garrett and Aaron Rodgers, the NBA All-Star game, old heads criticizing modern stars, and his adventure at Home Goods.
0:00 Welcome
0:34 Tee Higgins may be placed on the franchise tag again
5:33 Myles Garrett landing spots
9:08 Where will Aaron Rodgers play?
12:29 Players need to take accountability for NBA All-Star game's decline
21:12 Lege...
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February 12, 2025 • 27 mins
Swagu discusses the Eagles' win in Super Bowl LIX, why Jalen Hurts is elite, the fallout from the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers, his Super Week in New Orleans, and what the NFL off-season foretells.
0:00 Welcome
1:14 Most shocking Super Bowl
4:16 Jalen Hurts has done what Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson have not
6:31 Fallout from the Luka Doncic trade
10:24 Super Week in New Orleans
16:51 NFL Off-Season
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January 15, 2025 • 40 mins
Swagu discusses the Cowboys coaching search and why the real coach is actually Jerry Jones, the matchup of the year with the Ravens and Bills, and Jayden Daniels' continued ascent. Plus, he recaps his year on Monday Night Countdown and shares what it was like to drop his daughter off at college.
0:00 Welcome
0:37 Cowboys move on from Mike McCarthy
13:02 Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen
17:03 Jayden Daniels continues to ascend
24:0...
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December 11, 2024 • 34 mins
Swagu discusses the tension in the Philadelphia Eagles' locker room, Deebo Samuel's frustration, the tense exchange between Brett Favre and Mark Gastineau, Bill Belichick's interest in the UNC job, AJ Dybantsa committing to BYU, and Juan Soto's record-breaking deal.
0:00 Welcome
1:51 Brandon Graham's says AJ Brown and Jalen Hurts used to be friends
9:07 Deebo Samuel wants the ball
13:29 Tense exchange between Brett Favre and Mark ...
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December 4, 2024 • 33 mins
Swagu takes the NFL to task for its statement announcing the 3-game suspension for Azeez Al-Shaair, says that flag planting in college football is dumb and diabolical, laughs at the outrage around the 12-team playoff in college football, commends Ja Morant for prioritizing his long term health, and shouts out his daughter for being named the MaxPreps National Volleyball Player of the Year.
0:00 Welcome
0:54 NFL statement on Azeez...
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November 22, 2024 • 31 mins
Swagu discusses the Browns win over the Steelers on TNF, the Harbaugh Bowl on MNF, Travis Hunter's plan to play both ways in the NFL, why Fred Taylor should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and what his Thanksgiving set up will look like.
0:00 Welcome
0:25 Browns win over the Steelers
5:46 Harbaugh Bowl
10:15 Travis Hunter planning to play both ways in the NFL
17:35 Fred Taylor belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
20:...
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November 20, 2024 • 37 mins
Swagu discusses Lakers' rookie Dalton Knecht making 9 3s in a win over the Jazz, another incident involving Draymond Green, the Jets firing their GM, the Giants turning to Tommy DeVito, Bo Nix balling in Denver, and a proud dad moment.
0:37 Lakers reel off 6th straight win
6:46 Another Draymond Green incident
13:53 Jets fire GM Joe Douglas
22:22 Daniel Jones benched
24:40 Bo Nix balling
27:18 Proud dad moment
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November 13, 2024 • 58 mins
Swagu discusses how Lamar Jackson is still underrated in the grand scheme of things even though he's in line for a 3rd MVP, how the Bears need to put the right coach around Caleb Williams, how the Warriors gave Klay the return he deserved, how Embiid looked out of it, how Cooper Flagg arrived in a loss, and how he'd fix the Cowboys.
1:10- We need to acknowledge and appreciate Lamar Jackson's brilliance
11:20- Bears fire Shane Wal...
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November 6, 2024 • 38 mins
Swagu discusses the impact DeAndre Hopkins has already had on the Chiefs, the Commanders trading for Marshon Lattimore, the Lions adding Zadarius Smith, and the Cowboys giving up too much for Jonathan Mingo. Plus, Joel Embiid had every right to be upset at that article in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
1:48- DeAndre Hopkins is the perfect fit in Kansas City
5:20- Commanders land Lattimore
8:25- Lions add Zadarius Smith
10:08- Cowbo...
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November 1, 2024 • 31 mins
Marcus Spears talks about last night's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Texans and the Jets and Garrett Wilson's incredible touchdown catch, Victor Wembanyama getting another 5x5 game, and what's going on in Milwaukee between Dame and Giannis. All that and more!
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October 30, 2024 • 39 mins
Marcus Spears discusses his viral throw on NFL Countdown, Anthony Richardson being benched after taking himself out for a play against the Texans, Russell Wilson having a career resurgence with Mike Tomlin and the Steelers, and JJ Redick's impressive start to his coaching career. All that and more!
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October 25, 2024 • 32 mins
Marcus Spears breakdown the controversy following the Rams vs. Vikings TNF game, previews the World Series and the pivotal matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco. 49ers, and if Alex Ovechkin can break the NHL all-time scoring record. All that and more!
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October 23, 2024 • 38 mins
Swagu discusses Bronny and LeBron making history by becoming the first father-son duo in NBA history, the Chiefs trading for former All-Pro Wide Receiver Deandre Hopkins, if Lamar Jackson is en route to his third NFL MVP award, and so much more!
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October 18, 2024 • 74 mins
Marcus Spears is joined by 35 Ventures CEO Rich Kleiman to discuss the importance of building relationships, the intersection of business in sports, music, and entertainment, and what it means to be a successful businessperson. All that and more!
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