Emmanuel Acho takes a shot at Shannon Sharpe for 'live streaming' Nighcap podcast from 'strip club'

Shannon Sharpe and Emmanuel Acho have both carved out successful careers in podcasting since their respective NFL days. Ad However, a social media back-and-forth has emerged between Sharpe's "Nightcap" and Acho's "Speakeasy," with the rivalry beginning after Acho made a bold claim about the production quality of the two shows. Submit Thanks for the submission! Acho argued that "Speakeasy" is "better produced" than Sharpe's popular podcast. This subsequently set the stage for a battle between the two former NFL players. 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) Unlock Free tips from our Experts Get Picks Now The podcast rivalry took another turn on Sunday after Sharpe, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and Joe Johnson streamed an episode of "Nightcap" live from Area 29, an adult entertainment venue. Ad Trending Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our NFL Playoff Predictor for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game! Acho responded on X, suggesting that the setting was unnecessary for a sports show. "If it takes live streaming from a strip club to be the best sports podcast out, y'all can have it, respectfully," Acho posted on X on Sunday evening. Expand Tweet Ad The two sides have also sparred over viewership numbers and whether their audiences were built organically. Sharpe previously took aim at Acho's show by calling the "Speakeasy" team "squatters." He referenced the fact that the podcast took over a dormant slot on an established network channel. Acho responded by pointing out the difference in their respective productions. He said Speakeasy's polished studio setup was like a newer iPhone technology while Nightcap represented an older generation. Ad Acho launched Speakeasy in 2025 after his departure from FOX. The show has since grown to approximately 2.6 million YouTube subscribers. Nightcap, meanwhile, debuted in September 2023 and has built an audience of more than 2.1 million YouTube subscribers. Emmanuel Acho reveals his pick for the early 2026 Heisman favorite If Trinidad Chambliss continues playing at the level he showed in Ole Miss' season opener, his name could become even more prominent in the 2026 Heisman Trophy conversation. Ad Chambliss had a spectacular showing against Louisville, producing 396 total yards and four touchdowns as his side escaped with a 41-38 victory. Emmanuel Acho was impressed enough to immediately identify the quarterback as his early Heisman favorite. "Trinidad Chambliss has to be the early Heisman favorite! 400 yards and 4 touchdowns vs. a ranked team on National TV," Acho posted on X on Sunday. Expand Tweet Ad Chambliss threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns on 21-of-36 passing while contributing 60 rushing yards and another touchdown. Ole Miss entered halftime with only a 10-6 advantage after a relatively quiet opening two quarters, but Chambliss improved after the break and helped the Rebels register a win. There is still a long way to go before the Heisman is decided, and one brilliant game won't be enough to secure the award. However, Chambliss already has a win over a ranked opponent and a standout performance on national television. His next chance to add to build on this performance comes against Charlotte on Sept. 12, followed by a much bigger test against LSU. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Cancel Submit Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback "Caught more bags than touchdowns": NFL fans react to Garrett Wilson's blockbuster $130,000,000 contract extension