On today's episode of The Big Podcast w/ Shaq we welcome NFL legend Calvin Johnson! Together they discuss his nickname 'Megatron', Shaq in the NFL, drugs and professional sports, & big names coming up in the league! Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Big Podcast.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:30 How Calvin came up with “Megatron”

03:45 Toughest matchups

07:00 Could Shaq have played in the NFL?

08:35 Shaq’s picks for Conference Finals

12:15 DraftKings ad

13:30 Gametime ad

14:50 Choosing Georgia Tech over Georgia

16:30 Cannabis business

18:25 Weed in NFL and NBA

21:40 How Nate Burleson pushed Megatron (The General)

23:45 The General ad

24:15 Early retirement

25:55 WR Goat debate

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33:25 Travis Hunter’s future (Lunazul)

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35:55 College vs Pro Football

36:40 Dr. O’Neal fan advice

42:25 Shaq addresses TNT Dookie Run

44:45 Ending

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