Ep. 291 |‼️Shannon Sharpe “Choke” Tape Rocks ESPN, Kevin Gates vs LeBron James Faceoff!

Big Loon kicks off the pod with a heartfelt thank you to his supporters (0:00) before sharing why he’s still too close to his own trauma to tell his full story (2:15). He then reflects on being misunderstood, embracing the “life of kings” mindset, and how fame makes it hard to trust anyone (4:40). After previewing a new feature on Patreon and plans for a street‑style book club (9:00), Loon gives a salute to David Shands & the builder class at Social Proof (13:40). Then the real heat starts: Shannon Sharpe’s $10 M hush offer gets rejected (17:05), and Loon goes in on Tony Buzbee’s shady lawsuit history (19:00). He breaks down why Sharpe’s rushed video response might’ve nuked his NDA (24:10) and warns that Sharpe’s “playboy” image could boomerang into public persecution (31:30). Next, Kevin Gates gets called out for the $25 K courtside “crash‑out” aimed at LeBron’s wife (35:45), and Loon explains the unwritten rule about clout‑chasing through family. Tyrese’s court battle leads to a deeper convo about how the system milks men through child support (39:55), and Loon closes with a reminder: credibility is currency—perspective is product (42:25). 00:00 Intro & Thank Y’all 02:15 Too Close to My Trauma 04:40 “Life of Kings” Mindset & Fame 09:00 New Patreon Feature + Book Club 13:40 Salute: David Shands & Social Proof 17:05 Shannon Sharpe’s $10M Hush Rejected 19:00 Tony Buzbee’s Lawsuit History 24:10 NDA Nuke? Sharpe’s Rushed Response 31:30 Playboy Image = Public Persecution? 35:45 Kevin Gates Courtside vs. LeBron’s Wife 39:55 Tyrese’s Child Support Convo 42:25 Closing: Credibility & Perspective 📺 Clip Channel & Community: ► Clip Channel → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw ► Discord → https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS 🔥 Exclusive Content & Merch: ► Patreon (Early Access + Unreleased) → https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast ► Merch → teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧 Listen Anywhere: ► Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ ► Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 ► iHeart → https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-its-up-there-podcast-w-lo-81051334/ 👣 Follow the Pod & Host: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw Instagram: @fogfo_looney / @itsuptherepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🔔 Subscribe & hit 🔔 so you don’t miss Part 3! 📧 Business: [email protected] ⏤⏤⏤ All opinions are personal and for entertainment only. © 2025 Up There Media, LLC. All rights reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.