Shannon Sharpe & Stephen A. Smith: Competitors-Turned-Colleagues [VIDEO]

Listen to this episode of the “Club Shay Shay” podcast to get a preview of what the top-rated ESPN show “First Take” will be like beginning Monday, September 4th when Shannon Sharpe joins Stephen A. Smith.

Shannon Sharpe previously co-hosted “Undisputed” on FS1 with Skip Bayless, until Sharpe announced his departure in June. According to numerous reports, Sharpe left over differences with Bayless.

The news of Shannon Sharpe joining Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take” dropped last month, and it was noteworthy, to say the least. Bayless and Smith previously hosted “First Take” together, and beginning next week, Sharpe will work with Bayless’ former co-host.

In this interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, listeners learn about their relationship prior to joining forces, and Stephen A. Smith explains why he was so public about pursuing Sharpe to be a part of “First Take.” Plus, listeners get a taste of the duo’s banter.