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Glory Daze with Johnny ManzielAuthor: Almost Friday Media Language: en Genres: Baseball, Football, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Johnny Manziel Tells All On Missing College GameDay, Touring With Drake, & Friendship w/ Diego Pavia
Thursday, 8 January, 2026
Johnny Manziel sits down for a rare solo episode and opens up in a way fans haven’t heard before. Johnny starts by explaining why he missed College GameDay, speaking honestly about the circumstances and decisions that led to him not being there. He also talks about wanting to bring his Heisman Trophy on the show, while reflecting on his relationship with Texas A&M and what that time in his life still means to him today. From there, Johnny dives into stories from this past summer touring with Drake, sharing what it was like being back around that world, experiencing the spotlight again, and viewing it all through a much more grounded lens than earlier in his career. Johnny also touches on his role as a mentor, opening up about working with quarterback Diego Pavia and what it’s meant to help guide a younger player through the pressures of college football. He reflects on how that mentorship has given him perspective, allowed him to pass on lessons he learned the hard way, and shown him how much he’s grown since his playing days. Most importantly, Johnny gets real about his career, the choices he made, and the lessons that followed. He opens up about the highs, the mistakes, and the personal growth that’s come since, giving listeners a vulnerable look at where his life stands now and where he hopes it’s headed next. Honest and reflective, this episode captures Johnny Manziel in a moment of real self-examination as he continues to navigate his next chapter. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Johnny’s 2025 Reflection 2:50 - Why Johnny missed College Gameday 10:10 - PrizePicks Ad 11:01 - Johnny’s Current Relationship with Texas A&M 14:50 - Touring with Drake 20:03 - 3CHI Ad 21:16 - Mentoring Diego Pavia 24:11 - CFP Semifinals Predictions 27:30 - Changes Needed in College Football 30:22 - GLD Ad 31:42 - Being on ‘Special Forces’ 33:50 - Johnny’s Goals for 2026 & Moving to Nashville 35:42 - Johnny’s OT7 Team 37:25 - Johnny’s Mental Health 39:05 - One Word to Define Johnny’s Glory Days Thanks to our Sponsors: Presented by PrizePicks: Use code JOHNNY. Play $5 Get $50 in lineups. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JOHNNY 3Chi: Head to 3CHI.com and take the product quiz to find your perfect fit. Use code Johnny at 3chi.com for 30% off storewide! GLD: New customers get 50% Off with code JOHNNY at GLD.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
