Sad part is people are making fun of this man instead of taking notes. His story is inspirational.

“Hard times make tough men. Tough men make weak kids”. That’s a gem

Shannon gotta be one of the best story tellers on TV

“ Ima tell u like my grandmother told me, if u don’t have no where to go, stay ya a** home” 💀🤣

LAWWWWD, UNC......I feel you 1,000,000%. Growing up on a farm in a small town in VA, I know EXACTLY what you're talking about. We had hogs, dogs, cows, chickens & crops in the field. Like you, I got a college scholarship. Over the years, I've worked for great companies and traveled the world. During COVID, I had to work from home (in DC) & I finally decided that it was time to go back HOME (to VA). I've renovated the house that was built by my great-grandparents in 1920. Thankfully I was able to get Wi-Fi installed & I'm now working at HOME......literally in the middle of the woods. Life has come full-circle for me. I have absolutely NO regrets. I often walk around this small 600sqft house and smile. I'm tickled. I'm happy. I'm beyond BLESSED!!

Living in the South, in the country is not for the weak! They are the OGs including UNC!

The way unk speaks on his grandparents!!!! GOD BLESS THEIR SOULS!!

These coming of age stories from Unc never get old. Inspirational everytime.

Stories like this is what makes Shannon so relatable.

Love hearing unc talk about his grandparents and upbringing.

I remember living just like this from 1979-1983, outhouse, well, chopping wood for fireplace, walking to school

Mr. Sharpe didn't let negativity stop him 😊

Shannon Sharp humble beginnings is unbelievable. You wouldn’t think in the 1980s people would be living like that. It is amazing have so much respect for him what he has overcome. He is the living example using what you blessed with plus hard work talent plus hard work equals greatness, but you have to have both of those things to be great respect Shannon.

I love Shannon for this. He knew and accepted the assignment.

Its called a tin tub. We used to visit my Grandmother back in the late 60's early 70's in the South, and we had to use the outhouse and bath in a tin tub. I always wanted to be the first one to get in the tin tub which was silver because everyone had to use that same water in the tin tub, and they used lye soap. The washing machine I remember was how once the clothes were washing and then rinse them out would put the clothes through and it looked like two rolling pins at the top and you had to put the clothes through the wringer and the clothes would come out while you had to hold your hand out to catch them. My Grandmother also had a coal stove. Those were good times. That is why I Thank God that I had and have been raised in a time where they Parents, and Grandparents did not tell you 24/7 that they Loved You!!! But you knew through their character, actions, integrity, and attitude that they Loved You!!! I am Thankful and Grateful to God that me and my Brother was raised in a two Parent Home (not saying that there were not hard, tough times) but our Daddy - Father showed us what a Strong,Tough, Integrity, Hardworking, Compassionate, Humble Man who Loved his Wife and His Children!!! Mr. Sharpe and Mr. Johnson, I enjoy your podcasts because it brings back memories of when on a Friday and Saturday night me and my Brother's Daddy - Father would talk to me because I was older by two years. I wrote about how me and my Brother grew up and the Man that our Daddy - Father was on my FB Wall years ago and on my YT Channel where I read what I wrote about Black History regarding a Black Man, A Black Father!!! Nothing But Respect, and Real Love which is Priceless!!! Mr. Sharpe and Mr. Johnson, and keep up the good work and showing people that there are Great Black Men who went through tough times, and still have Character, Integrity, Common Sense, Intelligent, Smart and have Compassion to share your stories so that someone else may get a breakthrough and know that they can and will make it too!!! May God Bless You and Your Families More Abundantly then me!!! Have A Nice Day - Have A Nice Night!!! 😃😃😃💝💝💝🙏🙏🙏

“Oh bruh, the bathroom broke, you going to have to go outside”. Man it’s good unk them days over! Can y’all imagine LITERALLY jumping in a pigs den all muddy and dirty. Fighting for already perished fruit to eat!! That’s as humble as it gets. You deserve all these blessings Unk!

This is Exhibit A why this is one of the best podcasts on KZfaq. Love their takes on the latest football news but love all their stories about life even more.

I swear his grandmother is smiling from the heavens 👏👌🏾🙏🏾

Great story Shannon, I’m 70 yrs old, white and grandparents were sharecroppers in rural Oklahoma , today’s kids need a reality check just once in their lives. I’m retired now after working 80 hour weeks in oil industry and about same hours in airline industry, but my kids and grands know where it started, ❤

I like how Shannon didn't quit in life really easily he could of that's why I don't understand the haters this man had almost nothing all he's doing now is enjoying the spoils of life of that hard work and you guys are right tough love is best my mama didn't surgar coat it got me ready for life lessons

Watching Unc & Ocho videos make me laugh for a little while, I recently lost my mother November 12th 2023 my best friend

I remember awhile ago. Maybe over 2 years ago some random girl on twitter was YELLING at Unc saying how privileged and blessed he is and he didnt work hard for anything and the comments where COOKING her bad. Proud of you Unc. Beautiful story from where you started until now

I haven’t heard the words “foot tub” or used “well water” in ages. I thank God for my humble beginnings & I can tell that Shannon is thankful,too. Continued blessings to him,Ocho & this channel ❤🙏🏽!

Unc...a very humbled beginning. God had his hand on you.🙏🏽

One of South Ga's Finest!

That's why my father said, I wanted to give things I never had but didn't want to forget to give you things that I had.

That’s why I rock with Unc….. he’s story is so powerful…. Much respect to him and his family…… you can change your circumstances, you just have to take advantage of your opportunities!!!

Shannon, you and your brother need a lifetime story or movie about your lives. Both brothers are a walking success story.

Shannon’s stories about his grandparents hit home. Me and my twin sister’s mother passed away when we were 1 years old and our grandparents took us in and raised us!

This show is a wonderful, positive platform for mens mental health. They come to share their life experiences, whether good or bad. Most men don't have connections with other men to share what they are going through and dealing with in life and need support. As a woman, I feel blessed listening to Unc and Ocho's stories to better understand what men go through.

“…Sometimes you have to bump ya own head…”❤️👏🏾. 💯%true

Those are some humble beginnings. You just never know how people are living.

Spot on! The thing we miss is that those hard times shaped us into productive and highly motivated adults. Too often we shield our kids from what they need most, that discipline that comes from a work ethic and then they turn out soft or highly educated but lowly motivated having had too many things provided for them. We realize this too late and the damage is done. Teach your kids self respect and build their self-confidence and esteem by getting them to earn their own money early even if you can afford to pay, let them work for that phone and later that car. They will be better for it. Encourage them to try college but if they don't like it allow them to choose a different course. That's my two cents.

I had that same "look back" moment as I left my Grandmothers house on the Indian reservation at 17 years old as I left for college. I left thinking I can make change and bring prosperity to my family and promised I wouldn't come back home until I got the job done. The problem is...unlike Shannon I didn't accomplish the goal...I let drugs and alcohol in my life but I still haven't come back, thinking I can still keep my promise. The problem is my Grandmother is now gone. If you're young and have that "look back as you leave" moment. Do whatever you can to make it happen and don't stray from your path like I did. Be like Unc instead. God bless y'all

Rev. Dr. Fred Price said years ago, ❤❤❤❤ ....." experience is NOT the best teacher, BUT it WILL teach you".... 😎👋 I Always remembered this and used this as a teaching tool. ❤❤❤❤

That well water from the country is the best water i ever had til this day

WE NEED THE BOOK MR.SHARPE. The recipes for success that you always share here need to be in a book so we can always have them and not need to remember which episode you said something. Please Mr. Sharpe please write a book.

You both are everything we never knew we needed! 🙏🏽♥️

I wish my mama was alive to see this video she grew up on farm in Ackerman Mississippi picked cotton went to church 3 times a week used out houses yall can be related unk

"sometimes you have to bump your own head to realize how much it hurts" 💯

Mr.Shannon understood the assignment 💯

Unc and Ocho I fell in love with yall even more! When yall learned the lessons your ancestors taught yall, Yall were focused on the main thang! I LOVE IT! ❤❤🐞💖💖

Hearing about Shannon’s gram and gpop is awesome

Shannon respect same lifestyle in Tuscaloosa County 1986 crazy😢😊❤

Now that's a humble beginning!

Hard times made the Black community a Village. These kids these days may need a little more “Village.” I really appreciate this message that bought back the real way grandparents were appreciated by their grandchildren. Such a pleasant look back.

Those listeners that have never experienced these hardships that Shannon is talking about will never understand what he's describing because they're minds can't comprehend them. Being raised in the rural South was a totally different experience from anywhere else in this country.

His story bring back memories if you never lived in the country or lived like this u can't understand

This is a great podcast.Thanks for being so real and transparent Unc and Ocho. Your success makes you realize how much God had bless you and delivered you from your past to be where you are today Unc. Thanks for sharing Unc❤ God bless you and Ocho and your families 😊

Never forget where you came from!! ❤

Shannon you had me cracking up because I lived just like you except we had a out house but everything else was the same. But it made me the man that I am today. Life is great.

Dropped a bar with that last statement

Totally agree being from Mississippi we walked every where. But I loved my grandmothers one was a bootlegger and the other one was sweet as pie. We didn’t have much but they were awesome 😁😁😁!

Gramps knew she could’ve used witch hazel or peroxide. She just wanted you to feel it 😂😂

Wonderful story about Unc upbringing. Lessons to last a lifetime. 😊

Incredible story .

I love the sharpe Brothers history

That’s that country ish I’m a GA boy myself you never forget where you come from.. I had to rewatch this one it hit home I was born In 89 but I felt all this

I grew up on a farm in central Georgia and i too had to work for everything i got. We did have the essentials as for as running water and a bathroom. But we were working class people who grew our own food and got it out the mudd literally 😅. Best experience of my life because it taught me the "value of hard work" and to be thankful of what i have.

We are here for it appreciate y’all letting us have some insight into your history. ✌️

Unc said I tell them hogs you aint finna get this apple 🤣

I bet his grandma balled her eyes out as soon as got in the car and left because she knew the good young man she raised left the nest to become what he became and she was gonna miss him.

So relatable. I was raised in the 80s and just like Shannon my upbringing was the same. No indoor plumbing, taking baths by warming hot water on the stove, sleeping in a full size bed along with my mom and 3 other siblings, raised our own food (chicken, pigs, cows, ), garden with fresh veggies(corn, peas, greens, watermelon,etc.). Went to college and got three degrees(BS, MS, and DBA). These times appear horrible now but my humble beginnings made me into the woman I am today along with my village. I wouldn’t change a thing.

You are telling the truth Shannon Sharpe

Yes suh Unc I know bout that wash tub heck we had to wash clothes in that same wash tub and hang them outside on that clothes line but to me those were the best days of my life. Not to mention shelling peas in the summer on the front porch and the neighbors on each side of us the adults talking across the yard to one another mannn humble beginnings but beautiful memories 😊

Shannon and Ocho, those were the best times. If children now would go back in time to our era in my opinion they wouldn't be the way they our now. Respect your elders

Thanks Shannon and Ochoco brining back good old time miss thoes days

Inspiring AF

Much respect to Shannon. I can relate. Growing up in humble beginnings in the country builds character and courage you never knew you had until you have to use it. The things that you grow up being ashamed of makes you proud of at this stage in life because you can look back and say you survived most things that people couldn't imagine. Blessings to you Shannon and prayers for much more success in your future to come🙏🏽 So well deserved ❤🙌🏽

UNC I’m 38 years old now when I was from 6 to 12 I picked cotton in the cotton field. I grew up in the country so I understand where u come from

You humble beginning made you the amazing soul you are.😢

That village saved me!

Unc I can identify with what you saying, been there done that, a humble beginning makes you humble always

I’m born in 1985 I remember using the #2 washtub n having to use the same water as my brother or cousin I grew up in Florida in an island

Unc is speaking facts, SALUTE.

Always inspiring 🙌🏽

Unc, that's a powerful testimony. Have you ever considered going across the US telling your story, maybe to inner-city schools and at risk youth. It is powerful and gave me goosebumps. Just a thought.

Shannon, go to the original home house and shoot Night Cap live from there. I know it's required a lot of logistics to be work out.

This made me cried. Thank you sir

We come for the sports… but stay for the stories! Thanks for sharing Unc and Chad!

I experience the same thing as Shannon in the late 80s. I was 10. But yes, this was the deep South in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.

Unc’s stories reminds of my dad’s stories in GA growing up. And my grandma’s house was the exact same too

I know those stories Unc, grew up in the Caribbean the same way

I love your story Shannon. How you’re raised makes, a difference.

Like my grandma used to say. If you ain't a chicken, then dont be in the chicken coop😂😂😂

"Tough times create strong men, strong men create easy times. Easy times create weak men, weak men create tough times."

Hard times have a way of making us appreciate the things that we have. Shannon and Ocho had great success because of the difficult days that formed them.

*Success*

Shannon, I'm 57 i can definitely relate to ur child lifehood because it was mine too. I'm in Tennessee moved to the city when i was 12 yrs old and had inside plumbing, water and electricity.

My granny had an outhouse as well. These kids today ain built for a life like that! We would stop at the mcDonalds right before her house to use the bathroom..... and sho nuff BigMa would cook when she knew we were coming..... Still had to go to that out house and that well to draw water.

I'm still sitting on my back patio feeling those last words Unc spoke. As real as it gets right there.

By the time I came along my parents had moved off the farm and had a new house built in town but I remember visiting my cousins in the country. Everything you spoke about is how they lived and we had fun playing in the dirt using our imagination or playing ball.

Love this conversation. Thank you Shannon for the real talk and inspiration.

I’m 37 and remember my grandmother’s house being exactly like that when I would come visit.

My momma from Alabama she’ll tell me stories just like this

This is why we love you Shannon 💪🏾

Raised by grandparents since I was 9 in Pensacola, Fl. Only 26 and I think to myself everyday how thankful I am for them raising me. Remember when I got my first crib at 18, left a boy and grew into a Man 💯❤️

Shannon needs to write a book. I’d love to read it.

Congrats Shannon you deserve it .

Nothing but Respect for UNC and Cinco! 🔥🔥so proud of my brothers