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Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
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Speakeasy is where sports meet sophistication. Emmy-winning host Emmanuel Acho, Eagles Hall of Famer LeSean “Shady” McCoy, and the Speakeasy Sidekick break down the biggest games, hottest takes, and cultural conversations you can’t ignore. From post-game adrenaline to thoughtful late-night debates, Speakeasy delivers the kind of sports talk that’s as smart as it is entertaining. Stream new episode... more

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Sunday-Thursday at 11:15 PM ET. Hosted by Emmanuel Acho with LeSean “Shady” McCoy and "Carebear" Kieran, the show brings hot takes, cold truths, and culturally forward conversations that connect sports and culture in real time.

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Sunday-Thursday at 11:15 PM ET. Hosted by Emmanuel Acho with LeSean “Shady” McCoy and "Carebear" Kieran, the show brings hot takes, cold truths, and culturally forward conversations that connect sports and culture in real time.

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Sunday-Thursday at 11:15 PM ET. Hosted by Emmanuel Acho with LeSean “Shady” McCoy and "Carebear" Kieran, the show brings hot takes, cold truths, and culturally forward conversations that connect sports and culture in real time.

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Sunday-Thursday at 11:15 PM ET. Hosted by Emmanuel Acho with LeSean “Shady” McCoy and "Carebear" Kieran, the show brings hot takes, cold truths, and culturally forward conversations that connect sports and culture in real time.

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Recent Guests

TJ Hooshmandzadeh
Former NFL wide receiver and OSU alum introduced as guest
NFL player, Oregon State alum
Episode: Acho, T.J. & Carebear Discuss Bucks Drama With Giannis, Panthers & Chargers Make Moves & MORE!
Hollywood Brown
NFL wide receiver, Eagles/ former Dolphins
Philadelphia Eagles
Episode: Acho, Shady & Carebear React To Waddle Trade, Fields On Chiefs, Hollywood Brown Joins & MORE!
T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Former NFL wide receiver, Pro Bowl-level guest on Speakeasy
Episode: Acho, T.J. & Carebear Discuss Ravens Signing Hendrickson, Kyler To Vikings? & MORE!
Le'Veon Bell
Former NFL running back, guest on show
NFL
Episode: Acho, Shady & Carebear React To Dolphins Signing Malik Willis, K9 To Chiefs, Tua To Falcons & MORE!
TJ Hooshmandzada
Pro-football player guest on Speakeasy
Speakeasy
Episode: Acho, T.J. & Carebear Discuss If A.J. Brown Is ELITE?, Chiefs Downfall?, Dak Sends A Message & MORE!
Jaron Reed
Linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks, recently won Super Bowl 60
Seattle Seahawks
Episode: Acho, Shady & Carebear React To Seahawks Super Bowl WIN, Bad Bunny Halftime Show & MORE!
Julian Love
Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and NFL Player
Seattle Seahawks
Episode: Seahawks Vs 49ers POSTGAME | Blame Shedeur For Stefanski’s EXIT? | Drake Maye A GAME MANAGER?
Kendrick Bourne
NFL Wide Receiver, currently with the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: Rams Vs Falcons POSTGAME | CONFIDENT In Lamar Or Rodgers? | Should Browns KEEP Shedeur or Stefanski?
Kamari Lassiter
NFL player and defensive standout
Houston Texans
Episode: Texans vs Chiefs POSTGAME | Shedeur SHINES In Loss | Allen Best Dual-Threat QB Of ALL-TIME?

Host

Emmanuel Acho
Host of Speakeasy; Emmy-winning host; prominent figure on the show

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 13.6k ratings
  • #1 Podcast

    Love the show! Wish Tj would he a guest more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RealRad91
    United States3 months ago
  • Trash

    They only talk about the same 4 or 5 teams instead of teams actually winning. Seahawks played Monday night and the talk about the dolphins

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ESORELL
    United States5 months ago
  • Not worth the listen

    Acho and Shady have been fired from every network, and now they have a terrible podcast. Enough said!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pieguy530
    United States5 months ago
  • I hope they continue the show

    I always hated skip and I love it when he is not on the pod this is a great show overall I think it’s funny when the eagles lose and big 25 starts losing his mind. I hope the eagles do well but it’s funny when they lose. Stop just skipping over that the ravens had are best defensive game only allowing 17 points (We had way to may injuries). This show is a must watch and listen. Five stars for sure. The ravens are still going to make the playoffs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whizkid917
    United States5 months ago
  • sometimes i cry because i can’t watch the facility anymore

    i’ll be having a great day then i remember i can’t watch the facility then i get sad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jaxon Spencer
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans praise the mix of expert analysis and entertaining personality-led discussion.
Critics sometimes complain about repetitive topics or heated debates that feel repetitive.
Some listeners feel there is bias or bias toward certain teams or personalities.
Overall, audience appreciates the insightful, locker-room-level football takes and the banter between hosts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#47
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#177
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#51
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#148
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#49
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#94
Italy/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Acho & T.J. React To Chargers HIRING McDaniel, Baker THROWS SHADE At Stefanski & More
Q: Do you guys think Baker Mayfield was out of line for these comments?
No, I love what Baker said for several reasons, primarily that players aren't mad for getting cut, but for getting lied to or disrespected.
Rams Vs Seahawks POSTGAME | Will Shedeur Get Stefanski FIRED? | Cowboys In TROUBLE?
Q: Do you think Shadur Sanders needs to have Kevin Stefanski fired to be able to have some success?
Kevin Stefanski has proven to be able to lead quarterbacks to the playoffs, making this a complicated question.
Rams Vs Seahawks POSTGAME | Will Shedeur Get Stefanski FIRED? | Cowboys In TROUBLE?
Q: How far can Sam Darnold take the Seahawks team in the playoffs?
LeSean McCoy expressed skepticism about Darnold's ability to lead the team in crucial playoff scenarios.
Packers Vs Bears POSTGAME | Are Eagles Best Team In NFC? | Should Browns FIRE Stefanski?
Q: How do you feel about Kevin Stefanski's job security with the Cleveland Browns?
If Andrew Berry is making the decision, Stefanski is likely getting let go because he hasn't proven effective compared to the talent on the roster.
Tua’s Career As Starter OVER? | Jeudy Making Shedeur LOOK BAD? | Is Hurts Taking Too Much BLAME?
Q: Fellas, is Jalen Hurts taking too much blame?
They discuss how Hurts is not solely responsible for the team's issues and how his performance has regressed.

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This show features fast-paced, opinionated sports discussion with a focus on the NFL and college football, blending analysis with candid banter. Episodes often center on quarterback debates, coaching moves, and big-picture franchise dynamics, peppered with real-time reactions to games, trades, and coaching hires. A recurring strength is the hosts' willingness to push back on conventional narratives, offer locker-room perspective, and mix humor with sharp football insight, which can be particularly valuable for listeners who want both thoughtful analysis and entertaining takes from former players and analysts.

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Speakeasy launched 10 years ago and published 217 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. TJ Hooshmandzadeh
2. Hollywood Brown
3. T.J. Houshmandzadeh
4. Le'Veon Bell
5. TJ Hooshmandzada
6. Jaron Reed
7. Julian Love
8. Kendrick Bourne

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