Recorded: November 04, 2024 San Diego Chargers Defensive Legend Shawne Merriman joins Will Compton and Taylor Lewan for Episode 301 of Bussin' with the Boys! Shawne Merriman discusses his time at Maryland University, and the Buffalo Bills. Merriman then dives into his journey from a tough upbringing to becoming one of the most feared pass rushers in the league. He shares stories from his days with the San Diego Chargers, including his signature "Lights Out" sack dance, iconic clashes with NFL legends, Jason Taylor, Lorenzo Neal and Phillip Rivers to name a few. As well as what it took to play at an elite level from a mental perspective. But it’s not all football; Merriman opens up about his early retirement due to injuries, the mental and physical toll of the game, and how he's channeled his energy into new ventures, from launching his "Lights Out" brand to his passion for MMA. He talks about the challenges and rewards of transitioning to life after the NFL, the lessons he learned on and off the field, and why giving back through his Lights Out Foundation means so much to him. Light Out Extreme Fighting and Lights Out TV Streaming Platform are also making huge moves in 2024 & 2025 to establish themselves in the Digital Media Sports Industry. Make sure to like, subscribe and please do us a favor and have yourself a day boys! Big O's and Tiny X's TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:39 Be One Of The Boys, Click The Button 4:53 The Boy's Got Will 18:46 CFB Recap 37:56 NFL Recap 45:59 Jason Kelce Reaction 59:29 SHAWNE MERRIMAN INTERVIEW STARTS 1:00:09 Shawne Checked Will On Instagram 1:01:46 How "Light's Out" Came To Be 1:05:30 Why Maryland? 1:08:43 Has Always Had The Entrepreneurial Spirit 1:09:56 When He Knew He Was Going To The NFL 1:11:50 Why Was Football Such An Escape? 1:14:44 Relationship Change After Making Money/His Relationship With His Dad 1:19:01 Why Did He Retire So Early? 1:20:47 Expectations For A First Rounder  1:26:36 "We Were The Best Team That Never Won Anything" 1:33:38 Rookie Hazing 1:42:28 Going From East Coast To West Coast 1:50:12 Transitioning Into The NFL 1:53:49 Getting Suspended For PEDs 2:10:36 Was He A Big Fighter? 2:13:14 Favorite Teammate Of All Time? 2:18:51 The Difference In All Of His Quarterbacks 2:19:53 From Beaches Of San Diego To The Cold Of Buffalo 2:32:11 Realizing He Was Mortal In The League 2:34:54 Why MMA? 2:42:21 Lights Out Entertainment  2:55:14 How To Compete Against The UFC 2:56:07 Charitable Work/Anti-Bullying Campaign 2:57:36 Advice To Kids 3:02:19 Twisted QOTW 3:05:57 Would He Ever Get Into Fighting? 3:11:22 Tier Talk - Best Celebrations ----- Get on the bus with NFL players Will Compton & Taylor Lewan! The Boys are letting you in on their hilarious, high-energy (and often heartfelt) conversations. Topics range from exclusive stories to active player perspectives to out-of-left-field hot takes on things you and your friends only discuss behind closed doors. Sometimes they chat with a guest, sometimes it's just the two of them, but it's always a good time when you're Bussin' With The Boys. And yes, this is the podcast where Mike Vrabel said he'd cut his piece off for a Super Bowl. ----- SHOP: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/bussin-with-the-boys FOLLOW THE BOYS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bussinwtb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BussinWTB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BussinWTB/ Website: https://www.bussinwtb.com LISTEN iTunes: http://bit.ly/BWTB_Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/BWTB_Spotify ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS CHEVY: Head over to chevy.com to build your own Silverado or Silverado HD and check out all the current offers on Silverado BodyArmor: Get your BODYARMOR Sports Drink today at Walmart or a local grocery store near you! https://www.walmart.com/brand/bodyarmor/shop-all-bodyarmor/10009869 TwistedTea: Grab a refreshing Twisted Tea today at https://TwistedTea.com/LOCATIONS DraftKings: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code BUS. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 11/17/24 at 11 59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Gametime: Download the Gametime app today and use code BUSSIN to easily score great deals with the new Gametime Picks! Sport Clips: Itʼs a Game Changer. https://sportclips.com ----- #BussinWithTheBoys #BarstoolSports