WHY WOJ ‘REALLY’ RETIRED!

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

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[@shanenashakes1696]

I’m a Clipper fan, can I sit court side ! lol

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[@myrongibson9546]

Acho blew up strong since he got away from u hating on him

[@sdotbro347]

Exactly who cares about woj honestly he was only given basic information, that I would get ahead of time from underground sports podcast or KZbinrs channels. Make me question so was he really breaking news first… ummm nope

[@Marco.of.Substance]

There's a scandal lurking. ESPN gave him the opportunity to leave with his dignity intact. Anytime you hear someone say they're leaving a high end position to spend more time with their family you already know what it is.

[@marquesmurray]

Woj is impressive. Dude got paid to tell you things that you would have known in 5 minutes.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

True! It’s wild how some people get paid for info that’s easily accessible. But hey, that’s the game!

[@MikeW_is_entertained]

Crazy to think of it this way but so true 😂

[@Polo22546]

Hilarious and true!

[@brightestfuture]

No skill in what WOJ did. Bribery, back door deals to get the scoop first? Spreading mis info? Holding a recorder? I really dont know what they do thats difficult or special.

[@vanjadezelic732]

yeah, right, isn't it? players would find it out from him that they are traded. but everyone can do that.

[@waldeck357]

Woj was at them Diddy party with all that inside info😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mercenary-1914]

Talk about a Woj Bomb! 🤣

[@dalebruno5201]

It’s what I was thinking

[@will5150]

Foxy Brown was WOJ's number 1.

[@thrizzle4105]

🤣 👏

[@jasonray6888]

I thought the same thing!!!!! 😂😂😂

[@TheWRIChannel]

Im so happy your channel has grown and you getting the views you deserve. All it took was that thumbnail upgrade. You one of my favorite sports analyst and you deserve the best. Keep flourishing sir!! 💙

[@RextheDragon881]

@@TheWRIChannel yup its good shit

[@CharlieCrack9980]

Omg the thumbnails were so terrible before 😂😂😂 muuuuuch better now

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Appreciate the love! The growth means a lot, and it's all about connecting with the audience. Let’s keep this momentum going! Thank you for riding with me!

[@RextheDragon881]

@@marcelluswileydatdude little things like this mean alot to an audience too, alot of creators don't really reach out.

[@HongKongPhooey99]

Wiley I don’t want to sound like a fan boy, but you are the man ! The wisdom you put out and the perspective of things is refreshing, and informative.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

I appreciate that! Just trying to keep it real and share some good insights! Thank you for the support!

[@LiekWill]

He retired because he didn’t have power anymore. He was able to play puppet master at ESPN. When he found out that he was going to have to share the strings, he didn’t want to play anymore.

[@je5406]

Good for him. He already made his money.

[@GQ-jv9uw]

Sounds like Nick Saban

[@daviiwonder]

So you know more than Wiley?

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s a strong perspective! Losing that control can be tough for anyone in the game. It makes sense that he’d step back if he felt his influence was slipping!

[@millionairemillennial86]

🎯

[@Forthepeoplepodcast305]

I love these deep dives into the business and personal side of the business. As someone in political media, I appreciate it bc ppl have nooooo idea all the things that transpires before the camera turns on.

[@ThomasCieslak-or9dp]

Love you show , watched you and Jason all the time when you worked together at ESPN, so glad to see both you all are doing well

[@Newtobricks]

You can see over the past few off seasons that Woj was losing his grip on getting the news out first. Shams was breaking the news quicker, at the time until present, and you can just sense that the league wasn’t feeling Woj. Pretty sure that it ate at Woj having to go through it. And it could be attributed, imo, to the way that ESPN is being operated. It didn’t make sense that Woj wasn’t able to break the stories considering his dominance with yahoo. Excellent vid MW.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s a sharp observation! The competition definitely heated up, and it’s tough to watch your influence wane. ESPN’s changes likely played a role too. Appreciate you checking out the video!

[@bigjermboktown6976]

The behind the scenes info is really interesting! I've always been curious to how things really work and I'd love to have a podcast to or something along those lines

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Noted! It’s so fun and rewarding

[@Whsitlelistle]

I agree. I do the same thing at the visitor bullpen. Get us a podcast, love it

[@NoSpinster0909]

Why

[@Whsitlelistle]

@@NoSpinster0909 to learn and assess the truth not just believe what I'm told

[@drehicks505]

NOBODY has ever turned on their TV n tried to finda show with Woj 😅😅😅

[@RextheDragon881]

@@drehicks505 I didn't even know it was a person until he was fired/quit whatever, I just thought woj bomb was a term

[@gregoryhase]

That is not the point of Woj. the point is to be behind the scenes and “tamper” with players and teams. He is one of the most important basketball figures of all time with what he started.

[@losbebeast8449]

​@@RextheDragon881you must be 5 bc anyone who has watched ESPN knows who Woj is

[@RextheDragon881]

@@losbebeast8449 I don't watch ESPN.

[@XMR_King]

@@gregoryhaseblah blah blah him & Windhorst are two of the most unnecessary jobs I’ve ever heard of

[@lkiles10]

I always found it interesting that whenever Windhorst or Ramona Shelburne broke news, it was always co-authored with Woj. This video sheds light on the reason why.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s a great observation! The collaboration between Woj, Windhorst, and Ramona shows how interconnected the media can be. It definitely adds another layer to the story behind the scenes!

[@barryjackson1401]

Great move sitting behind visiting team. On a smaller scale when I watch my baseball team play I listen to the other teams broadcast.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s a smart move! Getting the other perspective can really enhance the experience. It’s all about soaking in the game from every angle!

[@Muzines]

You really broke this down to the studs, and I love the tea…🤣😂.

[@ConchFritter949]

Such a blessing for the athletes to take over sports talk shows

[@1solo92]

I aint been watching the OG Cell for a minute but this vid and the travis hunter vid reminder me why i like this guy! Salute

[@deluxplus]

now THIS is how you break down the behind the scenes!!!

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Appreciate that! Glad it hit the mark!

[@bwanimations7130]

Woj was pointless. I’m fine waiting the extra 30 minutes for the news.

[@davidhill3606]

Thanks for the insight. Just shows why you should never burn any bridges at the expense of others.

[@wealthbyrd]

Brilliant breakdown. We can gleam from this situation that sometimes we become the “monster” in the story.

[@MrSilksoul]

They tried their damndest to make him sound cool with "Woj bombs" but he's nothing but a square, just like Finebaum.

[@ShawnReed-ny1hd]

Fine Finebaum is a bozo

[@raymondhood2006]

Woj and Finebaum looks like Pedo’s

[@ghoultv1967]

lol he’s a sports reporter? What would you like him to be? Ja Morant? lol

[@th3villag3pOp3]

…at first I thought it was kind of corny for journalists to be analyzing journalists but I’m beginning to see that it’s a needed space. There’s been a lot happening throughout the years and it’s great to have former employees of these networks shedding light to the madness of the business

[@Sol.81]

Great work bro.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Appreciated

[@Sol.81]

We need that Maxx Convo. Yall had the best afternoon show here in LA. Ever!! Stay hydrated 🤙🏼

[@Uglimugkill]

He got his peace of mind back. He was product of that era type of journalism. Where integrity and business get blurred… to now a social media based media, where there are no rules.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Great point! He’s navigating a different landscape now. Finding peace of mind is crucial, especially with how blurred the lines between integrity and business have become!

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[@deldickens3rd]

Your outro’s make me chuckle every time lol.

[@djbdubbbpm6625]

"Let's Not Run Down And Get One -When We Can Walk Down And Get Them All" Knowledge....

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Appreciate the support!

[@jeffp130]

Facts about pat, I used to watch when he was at the odds with them about not allowing guests

[@MikeRobNxtBestArtist]

Just shows how old I'm getting. I'm 37. And this man has been in football my whole life

[@nightshift7963]

Damn im 59 and have no idea who he is.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Time flies, doesn’t it? It’s wild to think about how long some of these legends have been around. You’re not alone-so many of us grew up watching them!

[@Akeem034]

Yo MW, can we get a break down of the behind the scenes in the Bills locker room during Doug Flutie Rob Johnson qb controversy?

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Great idea! That was a wild time in Buffalo!

[@Akeem034]

@@marcelluswileydatdudeWould love to hear about it. Been a fan since I 1st saw you sub in for Jim Rome way back in the day.

[@daveh1227]

The street gang analogy helped me out. Thanks dawg.

[@Talirod79]

Your ability to plow through this without an edit that I noticed is phenomenal. Or you have a phenomenal editor. But seriously props

[@heylilblackboyvad7580]

You are what you negotiate. Pat negotiated with amazing leverage. Sealed, signed, delivered.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Absolutely! Pat played his cards right and secured his spot. Negotiation is key, and he clearly knows how to leverage his worth!

[@rapstar3565]

@@marcelluswileydatdudethe question is whether that kind of activism is sustainable

[@oscaragressott5481]

​@@rapstar3565All good things most come to an end!

[@michealthomas9504]

Thanks for this

[@Xtremeproducts]

In all honesty, if Woj didn’t say it, it wasn’t acceptable/believable the same if someone else said it.

[@liamtolen4216]

glad i found your podcast

[@showynalgorjusbuddahwalton9176]

My bad. You’re right with the Heavy D shout. Props.

[@ChosonJindos]

8:21 woj so vindictive he gave us Malika for eternity

[@user-xd6is4im3t]

Trust she's the worst. I wouldn't even watcher her on onlyfans lol . I hope Malika Andrew's is the next to go

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Malika definitely brings a unique vibe, but I get the frustration. Sometimes you just want a change!

[@marquise7200]

@@marcelluswileydatdudeMarcus she attacks other black men but don’t bring that energy when white people do things. You worked w her so you probably see it another way but this is a common theme with her. From the outside looking in.

[@Simonsez-abc]

⁠@@marcelluswileydatdudeshe was always a plant by Woj, while nice to look at first, the Ime/Stephen A situation. then she got Jalen fired, “wtf do you think you are?” plus the Rachel Nichols situation too. All too much I can’t stand her, I’m not alone.

[@chris3141084]

Woj is still in the house 👻

[@raymondjohnson6500]

Good insight bro I was thinking you was finna say Woj was at them Diddy parties lol

[@alanbutler6688]

I want to hear your opinion on what Monica McNutt said about SAS being jealous of Pat Mcafee

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s an interesting take! Jealousy can definitely fuel narratives in the media. SAS and Pat have different styles, so it’s natural for comparisons to arise. I’d love to see how that dynamic plays out!

[@ShawnReed-ny1hd]

She said that?

[@wrasslin4552]

I can’t wait until Max comes back. And hopefully he returns to boxing also- him and Roy Jones Jr. with Jim Lampley are fire!

[@codyskinner9835]

marcus, 28 here 6’3 300 still run sub 5 40. never got to play college due to my mother being locked up my senior year. is there anyway you can help me get a workout? i just want to see if i can make it.

[@moisesmontecillo7570]

Join a smaller league or go to college

[@ShaunfromAustralia]

Hey 👋 great reporting Have a great week brother✌️❤️

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@Judgekal87]

Lol wiley you crazy, the scary movie reference killed me!

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

😩

[@lamar679]

Thanks for the breakdown

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

You got it! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AbovedarimBk]

WHEN YOU SAID “I GOT THREE OF THEM DOGS” it brought me back to ESPNLA…truly missed

[@normanl.304]

Worth the 18 mins wait ❤

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@derektoussaint1538]

Getting dirt gets you dirty

[@stephjuststeph]

I heard Woj was on the Diddy tapes 😂

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

I mean, it wouldn’t surprise me at this point! The timing of everything is just too wild to ignore.

[@donnellm6274]

Shout out Woj. Enjoyed your hard work. Seems like the world only searches for negativity.

[@SmartDave60]

Thanks MW. Great report.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Appreciate the love, fam! Just trying to keep it real and bring you the inside scoop. Stay tuned, more to come!

[@johnbrowntheprophet]

Woj made a lot of enemies at ESPN. He wasn’t well liked. Amin Elhassan and others have pointed out how territorial he was. I’m sure that it rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@troyroberts2770]

lol. That Bernie Mac jibba jabba at the end took me out😅. I was like, huh, I had to rewind to be sure of what I thought I heard. RIP to the Mac.

[@Takeahnase]

“But I know if you sell your soul to brighten your role You might be disappointed in the lights.” - Gene Clark, “Some Misunderstanding”

[@DJ_JMIZZEL]

The story of life, sometimes the journey is not worth the destination.

[@wimplo5414]

What Woj did to Vogel was so dirty...all in the name of being the "first" to report it.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That was definitely a rough move!

[@osogriffin7686]

I appreciate that intel

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Glad you found it useful! Always here to share insights and keep the conversation going!

[@JOHNNYJONES-r1g]

They fired Pat cause he was a punter... They didnt respect him So he made them respect him.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

I feel you on that! Punter or not, respect is earned, not given.

[@JOHNNYJONES-r1g]

@@marcelluswileydatdude no one respected him when he was on ESPN when they got rid of him he was so hurt but he handled it well... I'm just glad he got some brothers on his show now

[@freekyfingaz]

Woj was a gatekeeper and got knocked through the gate😂😂😂😂😂

[@bADEAUX697]

great info bro

[@JoshTheTrill]

Great insight as always big dawg!

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@generaldiscernment]

I gotta jump in with the rest of my people in the comments: too many powerful people in entertainment media surprisingly stepped down from their positions the moment honey combs was arrested. Too many & all at once. Woj is hyper connected to these athletes/celebrities. We know Lebron loves a Diddy party. Who else?

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s an intriguing point!

[@JuventinaHannah]

Shams is the future and is actually likeable, like you said alot of politics inside and power he had was disappearing so he stepped away while he was still seen to be at the top knowing that he was about to fall. Wild that Pat being so close to Shams ended up being the actual biggest reason. Even the day after Woj retired his show glossed over Woj and started talking au Shams to ESPN.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Great point! Shams has that likability factor, and the politics can shift fast. Pat’s connection adds another layer, and the timing with Woj’s retirement and focus on Shams is telling!

[@baustin2402]

Solid take, fam! 👍🫵

[@MikeGenius-qh2xj]

I'm watching Rich Eisen on Roku listening to a 2 day old breakdown of turf politics. I had to tap in cause was watching PTI when Mike Wilbon said that about the black tank top. Real spiel I don't turn to ESPN until 2:00 p.m.

[@Marcusp1620]

That Bill Simmons clip was funny lol….but your points as to why he retired make sense. First time I heard someone hating on Woj was Amin El Hasin a couple years ago.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Glad you found it funny! Bill always has those moments. And Amin has definitely been vocal about Woj; it’s interesting to see how opinions can shift over time!

[@tonya6437]

Pretty good damn analysis, Wiley.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@keilow1977]

Most Def RIP Heavy D 🙏🏾

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Absolutely! Heavy D was a legend.

[@KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997]

Woj seems like a spoiled little brat!!! He's always seemed arrogant.

[@joseph-dg1hg]

How so?

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

I get that vibe! Some people see him as arrogant, and it can definitely come off that way. The pressure in this game can bring out different sides of folks!

[@diegomagellan]

More than Mel Kiper

[@jellybryce7742]

Marcellus with some glizzys saying hi to Woj sitting back down with the brothas is a hilarious picture.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Haha, that’s a funny visual! Sometimes you just gotta laugh at the absurdity of it all. Gotta keep it light!

[@litedawg]

Good stuff dude !

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@nails47]

Completely agree

[@dereknunn2699]

Dude monopolized "breaking news" at ESPN for years. Not shedding any tears for him....

[@bigmic1972]

I know why he quit so abruptly… He was at one of diddy’s freak offs and he knows that video coming lol

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s a wild theory!

[@bigmic1972]

@@marcelluswileydatdude joking! Thanks for the response. Love you showman.

[@quintinsteevessenior5568]

Speaking the truth

[@davidriley6843]

Love the outro gibberish thing lol

[@rapstar3565]

Could the McAfee way of presenting be sustainable? Reminds a bit abt the coach prime hype last year...

[@chillies8845]

It’s not really a surprise that Woj has so much power, we all knew why Malika was on there sooo much

[@dmv2468]

Has anyone else thought it's odd Woj is "stepping down" as soon as P. Diddy gets arrested, or is it just me?

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

You’re not alone in thinking that! Timing can be wild in this business.

[@jaym2111]

Just you two

[@ShawnReed-ny1hd]

Nah😂...and other record executives

[@seandoughty767]

Woj had to get back to the house and get rid of all that baby oil 😂

[@redbearbbqtv]

I need to do a better job of engaging with your content, I am always watching your take on things and need to hit the like button..

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Appreciate it

[@GFXKing01]

The 2 guys who speak their mind (respectfully ) and make rational takes and speak without emotional trolling and r clearly intelligent people with a great resume r not employed by mainstream media ! Let that sink in ! Max and Marcellus need to get a job together on u tube like Pat maybe throw in Michelle Beadle as a host that girl was funny on tv

[@ReginaldReid-sv8ev]

Was that a scud missile for B Simmons cohost 😆 😆 😆

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Sounds like a shot!

[@sixmillbaby]

It’s a fascinating role in sports media. Information is being intentionally leaked for gamesmanship and he’s essentially being used as a pawn by players, GM’s and owners alike. On top of that, Woj is racing against his contemporaries to be the first to break the news and he did it so well he became rich and famous almost overnight but at the players expense. So there’s always a price to pay in war…. In his rapid rise to the top, he clearly burned so many bridges along the way and eventually realized he was quickly losing market share to Shams so he dropped out of the race seemingly on a high note and on his own terms before being humiliated. Here’s the thing; it’s clearly a dirty job so how does one like Shefter, Woj, Shams etc. do their job long term while maintaining a certain code of conduct, trust and dignity?

[@jeffjuin4257]

Whats that line from state property, what good is it to have soldiers and u can't use them? Same line applies to wof and power..what good is having power if you can't use it?? Can't dislike a person if he's in that position.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Exactly! Power without the ability to use it is pointless. You can’t hate on someone for playing the game when they’re in that position.

[@ElectricCafe-45]

This is why I try to stay out of corporate. Drama drama

[@frankf.875]

I'm thinking he hated the hate, and started seriously considering an executive role in the NBA...give it 3 years

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s a solid take!

[@jaysaudiolab]

Woj was as entertaining as watching paint dry…

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Haha, that’s a strong comparison!

[@richrichsports]

I didn't realize all the politics and relationship maneuvering went on in corporate sports media 🤦

[@MikeGenius-qh2xj]

I'm shocked that some things.. I'm surprised at no things.

[@jasonrobbins4001]

I think Pat McAfee is just a smokescreen for the real reason and that is LeBron and Klutch. There's been a long-standing beef with clutch, LeBron James and Woj this is no secret. And I think it's awfully ironic and a coincidence that we just heard two days ago that LeBron wants to announce games once he retires. And of course ESPN's going to acquiesce to every single little want from LeBron and Klutch. I'm absolutely positive it started with getting rid of Woj.

[@johnnyguitarwatson5288]

@jasonrobbins: deep, INSIGHTFUL thoughtful & interesting 🤔👍🏿

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s a compelling theory!

[@jasonrobbins4001]

@@marcelluswileydatdude and that's all it is just a theory.

[@rodneyjohnson5457]

We can't figure out who kept Zeke off the dream team. I am sure you would blame LeBron and Clutch or say Isiah was at a Diddy party.

[@jasonrobbins4001]

@@rodneyjohnson5457 stop it even LeBron fans know ESPN is all the way up his jock. And there's a good chance LeBron didn't even say nothing ESPN is just acquiescing to what they think he would want and ESPN knows those two men do not like each other. I'm okay with blaming ESPN.

[@SOUFSIDETY]

3 Glizzy’s @ the clippers game with extra chillie cheese is wild 😂

[@bushleagueoutdooradventure2724]

I know Macafee has made comments months or so about WOJ not returning emails. I think WOJ wasn’t dealing with Pat. He had to cover the NBA and so he brought on Shams.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s a solid point! Woj’s focus on covering the NBA could definitely have influenced his decisions. Bringing on Shams makes sense to keep up with the competition!

[@ksmoothe]

He was about to be fired like Zack Lowe.

[@natsukow1322]

dang never knew woj was the shadow boss behind the scenes

[@RexKwon]

Will you and Swagu ever combine Pods for a show?

[@tonya6437]

Please, no.

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

That’s definitely a possibility!

[@MrSeeingTAO]

LIKE After or B4 watching his content WHY? Simply because Marcellus Wiley ALWAYS DELIVERS

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

Appreciate the love! I always aim to bring the realness and keep it entertaining. Glad to have you along for the ride!

[@bigkw1568]

ESPN is a clown show

[@dwaynehiler5735]

Soon as i heard, i thought about him vs Sham and that Laker head coaching situation, and i thought Shams must've won. Thats based on nothing, its just what i thought

[@MVB6900]

I’ma be looking at the visiting bench this season fasho

[@marcelluswileydatdude]

For sure! The bench has some interesting dynamics this season. Always something to watch for!

[@Kelvin_583]

WOJ was at them Diddy freak offs.. allegedly.

[@diegomagellan]

If you’ve been in corporate this is new.