Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel is an interview series from Almost Friday Media that celebrates and explores the most nostalgic eras in sports. Hosted by former Heisman Trophy winner and infamous first-round pick, Johnny will sit down with some of the most iconic and legendary names in sports for authentic conversations, look backs, and more. Like coming home and watching Tavon Austin and John Wall highlights with your buddies at 4 AM, these conversations will dive into the glory of sports’ biggest stages and the adversity that often accompanies them. Welcome back to the glory days.
Shawn Johnson & Andrew East Dive Into People's Perceptions of Johnny Manziel + The Courage To Commit
Join us for a special episode of Johnny Manziel’s Glory Daze with Shawn Johnson & Andrew East, who graciously allowed us to record at their Nashville studio. This episode has a little bit of everything, but ultimately focuses on committing to yourself and how to get the most out of your life.
To kick things off, Shawn, Andrew, and Johnny talk about how they met on Fox's "Special Forces". They share about their time spent getting out of their comfort zone and how it created a unique bond between the contestants that could not have happened without the show.
Shawn and Andrew begin to dig into Johnny’s perspective about himself and what he has learned through the ups and downs of his life. With the release of their new book "The Courage To Commit" Shawn and Andrew share the inspiration for writing a story about commitment or lack thereof.
To finish out the episode, they each talk about the personal challenges they've overcome and how important it is to lean on others, cut those out who no longer serve you, and truly believe in your ability to create the life that you want to live. This episode is filled with valuable insights from start to finish that compels the listener to evaluate their lives and make the changes to get to where they want to be.
To pre-order Shawn and Andrew's new book "The Courage To Commit: Embrace The Radical Powers Of Sticking With Something," go to: https://thecouragetocommit.com/
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Going on Special Forces
4:55 - Moving to Nashville
6:16 - Dealing with What People Say
8:30 - Johnny’s View of Himself
10:05 - PrizePicks Ad
11:07 - Changing Your Life & Being Yourself
33:23 - The Courage To Commit
35:46 - Lucy Ad
37:09 - Challenges Along The Way
43:24 - Repetitions & Funny Long Snapping Story
49:35 - Learning From Others
52:52 - One Word Question
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2 Apr 2026
Johnny Manziel & Melvin Gordon on Chasing Barry Sanders in 2014, Hating Denver, & Tiger Woods' OWI
This week on Glory Daze, Johnny is joined by Wisconsin and Chargers legend, Melvin Gordon. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation between two college football icons as they share stories about their times on and off the field.
First, Johnny and Melvin dive into how the NFL has historically underpaid running backs and how they are undervalued throughout the league. This leads to a conversation about Melvin’s debacle of leaving the Chargers and ultimately having no choice but to play for the Broncos. To reflect on greener pastures, Melvin talks about his 2014 season and how he came just short of breaking Barry Sanders’ rushing record. He was also the runner-up for the 2014 Heisman Trophy, which argues the question if he was overlooked for playing with the Badgers.
Following up, Melvin shares stories about Philip Rivers and what it was like to play with one of the all-time greats at the Quarterback position. Melvin credits a lot of his improvement in his early career to Philip and how he taught him how to be a complete back. Melvin cherished his time with the Chargers and the teammates he got to share the field with.
To wrap the conversation up, Melvin talks about his transition from football into new endeavors. He is apart of the brand “Vibez Golf Club”, which he is running with some of his great friends to change the way golf is viewed. The goal is to unbutton the traditional mindset of golf being a status sport and allowing the younger generation to enjoy the game in their own way. Johnny and Melvin talk about the ongoing Tiger Woods saga and bring attention to Tiger’s mental health and how he might need help from those around him. Finally, Melvin answers the One Word Question that describes his Glory Daze.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - How RB’s are Underpaid
5:45 - Going to Denver
11:16 - PrizePicks Ad
12:38 - Melvin’s 2014 Season
19:04 - Wisconsin RB’s
20:49 - Heisman Race with Mariota
23:18 - Playing with Philip Rivers and the Chargers
31:54 - Lucy Ad
33:21 - Vibez Golf Club
36:43 - Transition Out of Football
42:39 - How Golf has Grown
48:15 - Tiger Woods
52:11 - One Word Question
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19 Mar 2026
Johnny Manziel and CJ Mosley on Being SEC Legends, Giving Nick Saban Nightmares, & Aaron Rodgers
Join us for a captivating conversation between former SEC foes, Johnny Manziel and CJ Mosley. The pair reflects on their battles against each other, their time in the league, and what their lives look like after hanging up the pads.
To kick things off, Johnny asks CJ about their famous 2012 matchup and how Johnny knocked off the #1 ranked Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. CJ shares a hilarious story about Johnny’s “Heisman moment” play and what it looked like from his perspective. Then, CJ reflects on his time at Alabama and how it instilled beneficial characteristics that have shaped his life on and off the field.
Next, Johnny digs into CJ’s experiences getting drafted to the Ravens and what it was like filling the shoes of the legendary Ray Lewis. CJ dives into his career and what it was like to play for the Ravens and Jets and the differences with the organizations and his role on the team. With the recent head coaching changes across the league, Johnny picks CJ’s brain about two of his former coaches, Robert Saleh and John Harbaugh.
Then, CJ tells Johnny about the adversity he faced in his career, dealing with injuries and ultimately having to opt out of the COVID season and what it was like to return to the field. With these experiences, CJ was able to become a great leader and help the next generation of players learn what it takes to be a professional football player. Using this knowledge, CJ has built his own agency, Legacy Trust Sports Group. This gives CJ an amazing opportunity to stay involved with the game while giving young players some of the best representation out there.
Wrapping things up, Johnny asks CJ to give one word to define his playing career and how it still applies to him in his post-playing life. Johnny also shows off his new pet ducks for a sweet ending to this episode of Glory Daze.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Texas A&M vs. Alabama
6:34 - Toughest Players to Play Against
7:57 - PrizePicks Ad
9:08 - Being an SEC Legend
10:47 - Becoming a Role Model
19:03 - Getting Drafted
20:16 - Playing for the Ravens & Jets
25:18 - Robert Saleh
28:07 - John Harbaugh
29:59 - Maxx Crosby
32:00 - Ultra Pouches Ad
33:27 - Battling Adversity
35:21 - Advice to Younger Players
37:44 - Leaving a Legacy
41:45 - Legacy Trust Sports Group
46:40 - One Word Question + Johnny’s Ducks
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