It’s a BIG week on the Big Pod as Shaq, Nischelle & Spice meet up in Los Angeles for tip-off of the 2021-22 NBA season! The trio reacts to breaking Ben Simmons news, DeAndre Ayton’s contract discussions and Giannis’ first ring ceremony. Shaq makes some SPICY predictions and brags to the crew about his 4th Grade Spelling Bee Championship ... We’ll let you decide whether or not to believe the Big Fella on that one.

The Big NBA Tip-Off

Shaquille O'Neal is one of the world's most dominant big men, entertainers, entrepreneurs... and podcasters! Nischelle Turner &amp; Spice Adams join Shaq each week to go big on everything from music and sports to what's trending in pop culture. And you know it's bound to be a good time when DJ Diesel breaks out his turntables and welcomes a celebrity friend or two on The Big Podcast!&nbsp;

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Basketball

Grammy Award-Winning rapper Lil Jon stops by The Big Podcast to talk about his start as a DJ, passing along the music genes to his son, and NBA Playoff Predictions. Shaq gets real about Lonnie Walker keeping the Lakers’ playoff run alive and send his apologies to Devin Booker.

The Big Yeaahh! | Lil Jon

Shaq wastes no time getting to his take on the Memphis Grizzlies’ announcement that Dillon Brooks will not return ‘under any circumstances.’ The Big Fella continues to sip the playoff tea with discussions surrounding Jokic, Steph and Embiid’s historic play, a Warriors/Lakers series prediction and more. House of Highlights Lead Content Creator & Host of the Through the Wire Podcast Kenny Beecham stops by to host an ‘All-Time Playoff Performer’ Draft… We’ll give you one guess who picks Kobe Bryant.

The Big Circumstance | Kenny Beecham

The Big Fella makes his return with some high praise for fellow LSU Tiger Angel Reese. Shaq also weighs in on Rudy Gobert's suspension, the Play-In games, and the close MVP race. Jeremy Piven joins the crew to share stories from watching Shaq and the Lakers and talk his new movie Sweetwater.

The Big Shark | Jeremy Piven

Shaq jumps right in with his thoughts on Ja Morant. The Big Fella also puts pressure on AD and the Lakers, declares what it takes for the Knicks to be back, and breaks down the budding rivalry between the Suns and the Mavs. Nischelle and Spice gift Diesel a very fitting gift for the newly 51-year-old.

The Big Birthday

Candace Parker joins the Big Fella in studio for a special episode live in the Bleacher Report App. Shaq defends Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance, reacts to the Suns blockbuster trade, discusses how KD will fit in in Phoenix, & brainstorms landing spots for Russell Westbrook and how to restore the Dunk Contest to its former glory. In the spirt of Valentines Day, the crew curates a playlist of love.

The Big NBA Tip-Off

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