Marcellus Wiley, better known as Dat Dude, takes us on a uniquely entertaining journey around the sports-entertainment-cultural landscape.  

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Topics:

[00:24] Eagles were perfect from far and now they're far from perfect

[09:47] Jeff Saturday owned Sunday

[14:26] How much do the Cowboys really love Mike McCarthy

[16:26] I smell Beef, not Brats, in Green Bay

[17:49] Hey Josh Allen, Superman is still a man

[22:11] Derek Carr, quit lying...I mean crying

[24:47] Kyrie caught in a battle of learning vs. knowledge

[33:31] Dave Chappelle on SNL 

[35:50] UVA Shooting Tragedy

[41:30] Sip Some Sports...UFC/Patrick Peterson/Russell Wilson/Floyd Mayweather/Cooper Kupp/

[45:25] Tiki Time

[46:38] Story Time

[49:41] Wileyism

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Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman, is a former NFL linebacker. He played college football at Maryland and was drafted 12th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft. On More To It, Merriman shares with us the origin of his nickname and brand “Lights Out”, and the pain that his love, and need, for football grew out of. How he describes how he was able to channel his emotions into a passion. How he had to reconcile with circumstances like poverty, homelessness, and acts of violence from a young age. How does anyone overcome living in survival mode and go to thriving in the NFL?

Shawne has not only accomplished his NFL dreams but entered his rookie with his own brand and was awarded Rookie of the Year on top of it all! Listen for the story behind what you’ve seen on the field, what Shawne is up to now, and what it means to truly be resilient and persevere no matter what life throws at you. Many people come from humble beginnings,  it’s easy to look over that and chalk it up to being a part of life, but in this episode, we dive deep into those real make-or-break challenges and what it looks like to constantly choose success in the face of immense obstacles.

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Key Moments:

[01:32] Growing up in Maryland with a single mother

[03:58] Two Fires, Evictions, and Homelessness at a young age

[06:48] Survival Mode, “Normalcy”, and Positive Outlet from football

[10:17] When Shawne knew he had something special with football

[11:23] Origin of the nickname “Lights Out”

[13:09] The University of Maryland and NFL Draft Experience

[15:28] Dominating in the NFL from the start

[18:58] Failing an NFL-banned substance test

[25:25] Dealing with the backlash of “scandal”

[27:03] Navigating one’s career mid injury

[28:55] Battling the retirement conversation

[32:30] The Lights Out Brand, MMA, and partnership with FuboTV

[34:34] Shawne Merriman Baller or Brand?

[36:25] “In or Out” with Shawne Merriman

More To It is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Dat Dude Entertainment, Workhouse Media, and Jam Street Media. The show is executive produced by Dan Patrick, Marcellus Wiley, Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, and Matty Staudt.

Sound by Quinn Greenhaus and theme music provided by HBC Records.

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LaDainian Tomlinson, LT, is known as one of the best of the twentieth century football players. He grew up with humble roots in a little town called Rosebud, Texas– but his determination, his stature, his tunnel-vision mindset took him to places he’d never imagined. He and Marcellus both played for the San Diego Chargers in 2001, when Tomlinson was chosen as their first-round draft pick. Voted the NFL MVP in 2006 after breaking the record for touchdowns in a single season. He’s still considered to be one of the greatest running backs of all time, scoring 100 touchdowns faster than any player in NFL history.  

On More To It, Tomlinson opens up about his struggles through childhood, his redeemed relationship with his late father and even a spiritual experience that changed the trajectory of his career. Listen to hear from the man who represents faith, family, and football — Hall of Fame legend LaDainian Tomlinson.

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Key Moments:

[01:55] Carrying a star wars blanket/football around through college

[03:13] Source of LT’s Love for Football

[04:55] LT’s childhood after his father left and how it impacts his relationship with his son now

[06:59] LT’s mother becoming a pastor, his roots in the church, and continued faith

[09:40] Moments of doubt (and perseverance)

[14:26] Why LT wasn’t flooded with college offers and went to TCU

[21:30] TCU legacy days

[23:42] LT on reconciling his relationship with his dad

[27:03] LT’s experience of getting drafted and picking an agent

[32:17] LT’s initial experience in the NFL

[37:21] The Superbowl Hump

[42:41] LT telling Marcellus to retire 

[44:19] “Finish the Sentence”    

More to It is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Dat Dude Entertainment, Workhouse Media, and Jam Street Media. The show is executive produced by Dan Patrick, Marcellus Wiley, Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, and Matty Staudt.

Sound by Quinn Greenhaus and theme music provided by HBC Records.

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Bruce Smith is known and respected as the NFL’s all-time career leader in quarterback sacks, with 11 Pro-Bowl appearances and 4 consecutive Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills under his belt. In this episode, Marcellus Wiley dives deep into who Bruce Smith, the man, is. As a son, brother, father, husband, friend, and mentor, there’s more to him than just a football player. 

They talk about his parents' sacrifices, the very moment in college that changed his entire football career and romantic trajectory. Bruce Smith has always stood up for what he believes, from his fight against targeted hate during his first year in the NFL to now standing as an activist and a voice for the people of that same community of Buffalo, New York. There’s also lots of fun had in this episode as Marcellus, who was tagged “The New Bruce Smith” asks Bruce how he felt about that, and we play a round of “Finish The Sentence” with the NFL legend. 

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Episode Notes & Links:

[01:08] Growing up in Norfolk,VA

[10:06] Being drafted #1 in the NFL Draft

[11:26] Marv Levy’s initial criticism of Bruce 

[14:38] Bruce’s bad eating habits

[18:33] Getting over the Superbowl losses

[33:28] The Buffalo grocery store massacre

[40:50] His “Welcome to the NFL moment”

More to It is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Dat Dude Entertainment, Workhouse Media, and Jam Street Media. The show is executive produced by Dan Patrick, Marcellus Wiley, Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, and Matty Staudt.

Sound by Quinn Greenhaus and theme music provided by HBC Records.

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On the inaugural episode of More to It, Marcellus Wiley is joined by one of hip-hop’s greatest success stories, Lil' Wayne. The two delve into the life and times of the celebrated rapper, beginning with house party performances for his grandmother, to recording his first demo song with his step-dad, and growing up as an A+ student in a strict New Orleans home.

In this interview, Wayne strips away his public persona and shares more insight into who he is now and how he got that way. Wayne shares the intimate story of his transformation from childhood freedoms to grown-up responsibilities in the blink of an eye. Plus, he and Wiley talk about his current life and interests from sports to kids and much more. There’s always more to it!

Connect with Lil' Wayne on Youtube and by following @liltunechi on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Episode Notes & Links:

[00:02:14] - Intro to Lil Wayne

[00:03:55] - Lil Wayne’s first memories about growing up in Hollygrove, New Orleans 

[00:08:53] - The very moment Lil Wayne realized he had a special talent for rapping

[00:21:35] - When Wayne’s stepfather was killed and his ‘aha moment’ about fame during the Cash Money/Ruff Ryders Tour 

[00:26:11] - Wayne’s moment of clarity as a solo artist on tour

[00:32:10] - What does Wayne want the world to know about him?

[00:37:50] - How Wayne feels about being called the G.O.A.T

[00:39:25] - Wayne on stomach aches and Anita Baker for his pre-show prep

[00:42:40] - Wayne speaks on the backlash he received for saying he never experienced racism on Undisputed

[00:51:00] - What Wayne would say to his younger self

[00:53:10] - Wayne on Roger Federer, the Green Bay Packers, and his favorite rapper

[00:58:10] - Wayne speaks on his dream VERZUZ for Cash Money  

[00:58:50] - Fast round with Lil Wayne

[01:03:14] - Final Wileyism

More to It is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Dat Dude Entertainment, Workhouse Media, and Jam Street Media. The show is executive produced by Dan Patrick, Marcellus Wiley, Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, and Matty Staudt.

Sound by Quinn Greenhaus and theme music provided by HBC Records.

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More to it launches with Lil' Wayne on October 18th, 2022.

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