Kirk Cousins Opens Up To Shaq In His 1st Interview Since Joining The Falcons | Ep. #15

On today's episode of The Big Podcast we welcome NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins. The former Vikings QB tells shaq about joining the Atlanta Falcons, his massive achilles injury and how women's basketball is making headlines. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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00:00 Intro
03:15 Living in his in-laws basement
06:45 How Shaq built his business empire (ZipRecruiter segment)
10:10 ZipRecruiter Ad
10:50 Getting franchise tagged
15:13 Players Kirk's rooting for (The General segment)
16:13 Finishing career with the Falcons
17:29 The General Ad
18:02 Arriving at a new locker room
20:29 QBs Mt. Rushmore
22:21 Shaq threw away Olympic gold medal
24:21 Morgan & Morgan Ad
25:00 Which Dream Team was better?
26:13 Players not doing the NFL Combine
28:50 NFL vs NBA contracts
32:29 Shaq playing football
35:36 Achilles recovery
39:28 Kyle Pitts jersey number
41:32 What if Orlando kept Shaq?
42:53 Dealing with betting fans
44:41 Building mental toughness
45:58 Shaq's new Dallas house
47:40 Can Shaq blend in?
48:48 Dr. O'Neal fan advice
53:07 Women's college hoops
55:24 LSU stories
01:00:06 Ending
#shaq #shaquilleoneal #bigpodcast #lakers #basketball #kirkcousins #atlantafalcons
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[@mwilliams342]

Shout out to my fellow Falcon fans in this bih

[@techwood16]

💪🏾😤

[@Iamunclemaine]

Rise up!

[@Jfizrock08]

RISE UP BABY!!!!!

[@TLien]

Aaaarrrghha.... Aaarrrgghhha!

[@jaxamop]

rise up😤🤟🏾

[@waynemyrie57]

Kirk Cousins is so damn laid back. I bet no one would believe he is a NFL QB so humble

[@carolinegrace8423]

His love for Jesus truly shines through!

[@kameronerdman5870]

It wouldn’t be hard to guess he’s never won shit either since he’s such a beta

[@StandardsFC]

@@kameronerdman5870 if he a beta what are you? 😂💀

[@davidmoore6203]

He'll live in Chateau Elan like most of them probably

[@kameronerdman5870]

@@StandardsFC not an NFL player lmao

[@curt3549]

Kirk, when you're not playing against the Vikings, I'm cheering for your Falcons. Hope you get your championship ring.

[@kyesimmons1908]

AMEN, SAME HERE!!!

[@benie69]

same to the Vikings as a Falcons Fan we are so glad to have him!

[@johnmontag]

Highly dislike Cousins…. Can never win a big game. So this one will be a pass. But keep doing your thing Shaq

[@MarchOnRome]

@@johnmontagLmao football is a team game, casual. Matthew Stafford had ZERO playoff wins before going to the Rams and winning the Super Bowl. Falcons have a better defense and roster than Minnesota

[@gregcoburn7093]

Cousins is 100% bag chaser. Broke our heart to lose him and his mid level play for 180m when we took care of him the last 5 years. 😢

[@TheActualKingSmith]

The special effects on Shaq were fantastic 😂😂

[@kcook8023]

I'm currently walkin along the highway lookin for this gold medal from Atlanta to Chicago 🎉

[@thekanefamily6465]

😂

[@HawgWyldFishing]

Turn around. He was going from ATL to Orlando. You need to be on the south bound side heading towards Columbus my guy. 😂😂

[@kcook8023]

@@HawgWyldFishing 😆😆😆

[@mistaslimpickens]

😂😂😂 wrong direction

[@elizabethgodfrey1033]

🤪

[@DaRealest908]

"She be disappointed" might be the funniest quote of this interview

[@burn8175]

I’m crying rn 😂😂😂. Take a load of this guy

[@techwood16]

Kirk is a good guy easy to root for

[@Slamer20]

Kirk is going to kill it with the Falcons

[@jdez3748]

😂😂

[@roysterling515]

😂😂😂

[@ihatethedevil1398]

Facts lets go!!!

[@djz1986]

😂😂😂😂

[@BlackjackCZ]

🤣😂🤣

[@Alaskaicebreakers]

Honestly Kirk Cousins is one of the most stand-up man in all the NFL. A great leader of men. Congrats to the falcons on the amazing hire! Wish my Seahawks could have snagged him. Good luck this year Kirk!!

[@my2bit2cents78]

Oh, I get it. You’ve never had to deal with him on your team. I get it.

[@daltonpasson285]

I was ready for Minnesota to move on being a Vikings fan, but I loved the man on the Vikings. Thanks for the last 6 years Kirko. Wish you the best in Atlanta. It was just time. For both sides.

[@tavius88]

Same here. I was hoping he’d stay but I knew we weren’t gonna give him what he was worth so

[@user-wj9bz8xi9u]

The Vikings should've extended him for cheap after KOC's first year

[@Semba999]

​@@tavius88dude ain't worth 20$ in foodstamps

[@tavius88]

@@Semba999 🤣

[@rkcurry]

minnesota needed a franchise tagged left guard lol

[@melvinsmiley5295]

Miss you in DC Kirk. Always been a fan. Good luck in Atlanta and yes “we like that” 😂.

[@kouguy8213]

As a Christian and a person who lives in Minnesota I have HIGH RESPECT for Kirk Cousins. He is a good steward of his money. God would be pleased with his stewardship.

[@Skelerow]

Amen, I fully agree

[@Mr100witme]

I’m a lifelong raider fan, but always liked Kirk cousins for some reason. I found out why today! Dope conversation!

[@tmpart1]

Fantastic Podcast. I love fresh and respectable interchange. Engaging from beginning to end. Shaq is cocky and real. Kirk is so down to earth

[@landonb94]

Kirk is the man

[@jc-fo3io]

Love Kirko

[@Guser74]

Good luck in ATL Kirk, wishing you nothing but the best from MN ❤

[@witchiehall5783]

love how Kirk was essentially interviewing Shaq

[@JSalonsky]

Shaq is horrible in this

[@rmporter35]

God bless these men! Great conversation!

[@VIPER35GP]

Love Shaq. So thankful that All has KC now, super nice guy, ultimate competitor. #riseup

[@Jefff72]

I used to think Shaq was so cocky. I remember when he was drafted by Orlando. Now, I see Shaq as a cool guy. I think he has the best personality of all retired NBA stars. Hell, probably better than all pro sports stars.

[@Seriks-wrld]

Great Pod!!! Let’s go Kirko!!!!!!!

[@DarwentDesign]

That was a solid a-ah a-ah 🤣 1:55

[@imthemvp3215]

Fr tho😂

[@HolyO.B]

Great vibes! But shaq we need a Lakers 3-peat reunion episode with you and all the role players (Big shot bob, DFish, Rick Fox, Bshaw, Ty Lue) would be cool to see that and hear all the Kobe stories you guys have

[@Srvtecej]

Love Shaq. Wish more athletes were like him. Refreshing somehow.

[@aaronthaministerwilliams3963]

I'm a Vikings fan and wasn't sad to see Kirk go, he did what's best for his future. I loved this interview. Good luck Kirk.

[@heatheranderson7069]

We miss Kirk in DC. This was AWESOME! You like that...

[@mamadoudiallo7874]

Throwing your Olympic gold medal out the window while driving is demon work 😂😂😂

[@dwaynestarling9451]

Shaq is so humble and relatable. Breath of fresh air

[@NoahHaydenn]

Minnesota will always love you Kirko. Good luck in ATL!

[@JasonJohnson-ch2ho]

Watching the Quarterback series on Netflix made me a Kirk Cousins fan

[@michaelgraziotto7038]

love the contrast of these guys, great conversation

[@sfhickey]

I love that Shaq calls him Kurt.

[@caseygillespie-lz4yy]

As a lifetime Falcon's fan, and and avid Kirk Cousins supporter; I couldn't be happier that this solid human being will be leading my Dirty Birds to the Superbowl this year!!!!!

[@JasonJohnson-ch2ho]

“Work husband” hitting that😂

[@user-gl3iz7dc8y]

i like how kirk asks the questions lol

[@Ashly_3221]

Kirk cousins is the NFL’s Ted Lasso

[@beaniesports]

Falcons fan for life!! Kirk is a great dude, so happy for this season!

[@taylorvaughn1513]

Kirk Cousins is the John Stockton of the NFL I swear.

[@MrLiveGain]

Kirk is much more personable

[@tehbarbour]

Podcast is great. Thanks gentlemen🎉

[@pizza603]

1st time watching the pod... the special effects are funny af 😂 subscribed

[@Ignorme1331]

Kirk and Shaq need their own reality show!

[@Khanstipated]

"I'm not a left tackle, sir" bro I'm howling lmao

[@Jesse12121]

Man, I can’t not love Kirk Cousins now 😂😂. What a great person lmao

[@DevWYA706]

As a falcons fan can’t wait to see Kirk in action

[@seanking4832]

I love Shaq. That Trae shit is so funny

[@wakeupsweep9731]

let’s goo I’m subscribed love this. Basically Club Shay Shay with Shaq. You like that?!

[@dynamicdave2647]

Kirk and shaq, such different ppl!

[@user-nq9oq1lj9o]

As a Saint’s fan, it’s going to be hard to dislike this guy. Dang!

[@claw1888]

I'm a Falcons fan and I was a fan of Brees!

[@itsAYETEETV]

We really got a great overall human as our QB. All love for Kirk!!

[@smithaz1981]

SHAQS DAD HAS INFLUENCED AN ENTIRE GENERATION

[@jackietan3196]

Dude is so genuine... loved you on @patmcafeeshow love you from this pod and as a Falcon you get all the love

[@ktownpeels]

Lmao 11:29 😂😂 thought I was tripping for a minute…. Rise up !

[@cvmmapuan]

That white shaq beard 😂

[@Freck7]

Intro was dope 😂 most seasoned city fasho shawty

[@TonySermeno]

Kirk is a great interviewer too! Wow.

[@philnykamp7362]

200M guaranteed and he's worried about health insurance when he retires. That's rich.

[@kendrickgibbs650]

Great interview SHAQ 💪🏽

[@christopherhughes9538]

That's awesome to hear your in your retirement community..the right house will present ,or build in nice area..

[@PrinceAkeem612]

Good episode Kirk a cool dude with Shaq

[@halfstrike721]

Kirko chainz

[@atlantabirdgang]

Shaq was BIG MONEY TALKING during this entire segment LOL

[@dandrementalizer6097]

Yes it was but I love the support he got for Kirk! fasure know he’s going to be at falcons games

[@zacknichols201]

Kirk is such a good guy.

[@smithaz1981]

KIRK IS SO.GOOD ON TV HES GONNA MAKE EVEN MORE MILLIES AFTER FOOTBALL IN THE BOOTH

[@user-zu2uj4pt7r]

Man! Now I want a Shaq autographed shoe, too! 🤷‍♂🙂

[@Fitdish]

Kirk Cousins is great dude. The Netflix Documentary proved it as well. His wife is excellent as well.

[@ronicard]

Great episode

[@mase65]

Not a huge basketball guy but there are a few players I can’t get enough. And shaq is definitely one of them

[@HotspurFC-cu6ny]

Someone find that gold medal lmao

[@bobluchetta-stendel3863]

Teammates love it 😂😂😂😂

[@bullramis4179]

Ya, the big fella squeezing donuts at the gas station! Lol

[@joshbennett3620]

Up until we signed Kirk, I hadn’t been excited about being a Falcons fan, since we shit the bed against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. I can’t wait to see this dude ball out at the Benz!!

[@djpak1]

That’s my quarterback 🥹

[@mr.6812]

Falcons all day every day he'll you talking bout let's gooooooooo!!!!!!!

[@ChrisGarduno]

Shaq & Rogan are the only podcasts where the guests are more starstruck than the hosts!

[@jamesgaines6468]

I literally said the same thing about women’s college basketball to my buddy this year. I’ve never followed it more than i did this year. To the point i literally asked him “when do the men play the championship” and he told me it was over. I didn’t even know who won it. I was just so shocked how much interest i had in the women’s tournament. Maybe they can take that buzz into the WNBA. Hopefully so.

[@ZackaryJoubert]

4:50 In fairness to Shaq, when you’re wealthy enough, at a certain point, you know undoubtedly that everything you buy will be best of the best. He doesn’t need to make sure the foundation is solid or that the roof is going to have problems and that everything will be up to snuff. So basically, the photos online and the virtual tours are just like shopping for clothes online.

[@patrickoconnor7595]

Michigan State Spartan right there!! Good luck in Atlanta my guy!!

[@Falconsriseup]

Oh man Blank needs to get back on that Shaq partial owning the Falcons thing. That would be awesome as a Falcon fan and a huge shaq fan. We would 100% buy all in on The Big Shalqon :D

[@TomA7x88]

Kirk Cousins might be the smartest QB of all time.. the way this guy has finessed teams out of so much money is incredible.. look up his career earnings

[@user-wj9bz8xi9u]

He's a good qb

[@steveroberts9222]

He's been a consistent QB ranked #8 to #15, (upper half of the league). Washington kept franchising him, those are nice paychecks He's been remarkably healthy until his most recent injury He's one of the older QB's in the league, (math works) He's a great locker room presence. Yeah - Cousins "finesse" is incredible

[@Father-Yeshua-Yeshiana]

Ahh yes that feeling when you have soo much money you don't even need to see any of the houses you buy 😊. Sounds lovely. Wise words, they remember how you finish not how you started thank God for that 😂

[@nathani4146]

Isn’t that the same intro Rone does from the Pat bev pod

[@MichaelSilverMedia]

Someone in ATL had to have found Shaq’s 🥇

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

SHAQUILLE O'NEAL SO AWESOME ON THE BIG PODCAST !!!!

[@rejeanbonin7476]

Good luck to Kirk, realy tought the Vikings would have won a few years ago ,Cousin, Cook, Thielen Jefferson, even before with Diggs, beautiful offense 😅 i believe in Atlanta chance, good running game, few good pass option, gotta be tight in defense to succeed

[@cmillz6017]

As a loyal Lions fan I'm rooting for kurt!

[@bretthaslem1092]

@21:00 “seriously..” 😂

[@cmo9011]

What a humble dude. It’s still RAIDER NATION 4L though ☠️🏴‍☠️

[@igotnukes6011]

I'm a Michigan fan from Kirk's hometown. I was in college out-of-state when Kirk was playing at Holland Christian. I remember laughing at my dad for making a big deal out of this 2-3 star kid from Holland Christian who was going to play for D'antonio. Then he beat ranked Michigan teams three years in a row. 🤣

[@CurtisLoew63]

I’ve been a Shaq fan since he was a LSU BUT DAMN MAN you threw your Olympic medal out the window😮 WTF man. You throw PURE GOLD out the window😂😂😂 damn Shaqtin’ a FOOL

[@positivepatrick2009]

LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mlackland7796]

I'm waiting for Kirk Cousins to have his OWN podcast. He's so boring and so interesting at the same time! He was the interviewer for half of the cast

[@theninjaofmusic]

He did have one for a year or so with the Vikings.

[@thegamingdrew3105]

Love Shaq man and also happy kirk is out of our division

[@bendershome4discountorphan859]

Hope he finds a good spot in Atlanta

[@jasonhastings119]

As a Michigan Wolverines fan... ITS hard for me to like Kirk, but DAMN IT! Hes a cool dude... lol

[@madcatts]

He not lying I thought I would have met Shaq last night ar the McDonald all-American game I seen Son and daughter tho!

[@eltennis]

Kirk trying to tell Shaq LTs get paid more than TE. He knows what Shaq values 😂

[@endebtedone]

this is the first one I have watched. If this is the format of the podcast it is extremely unique. so great starting with the guest interviewing the host at the start. very unique format. funny how Aaron Rodgers didn't come out of his mouth on his Mt Rushmore..... bwahahahaha there have been 2 guaranteed contracts Kirk Cousins with his deal with Minnesota being the first which made a lot of people hate him because he doesn't have the results that many believe he should based on his salary.

[@asifkhan506]

You could tell Kirk was getting pissed off at keep getting interrupted 😂😂😂😂😂

[@deezpleez3832]

As a Vikings fan, they made the right business decision, but I’ll miss him!

[@richknisley9287]

Charles Shackleford has huge foot too. Nick Anderson is a savage. (he missed those free throws though)