DeSean Jackson on the Punt Return, Getting Cut & His Own QB

DeSean Jackson spent fifteen seasons in the NFL, made three Pro Bowls, and still holds the record for touchdowns of sixty yards or more. He is now a head coach at an HBCU, doing it, in his words, with a lot less.

He tells Lil Wayne and Craig Carton what actually happened in Philadelphia when the Eagles let rumours about his friends stand without correcting them. He explains why his own quarterback publicly said he didn't deserve a Pro Bowl selection that no player in NFL history had earned before. And he goes back to the Giants punt return, where Wayne spots something in the footage that DeSean doesn't deny.

Plus: why he turned down a first-round baseball career, what Wayne said to Skip Bayless to vouch for him as a coach, and what he found when he went to Auschwitz.

Before that, Wayne answers your emails. Unreleased Drake material, whether his abs are real, and the mafia dinner where he learned to wait.

His documentary Go Deep is out now on Amazon Prime.

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What is The Joint Venture Show?

The Joint Venture is the weekly sports, music, and entertainment podcast hosted by Grammy Award-winning rap icon Lil Wayne and Sports Talk Radio Hall of Famer Craig Carton.

What started as a genuine friendship has become one of the most entertaining conversations in sports and pop culture. Every week, Lil Wayne and Craig Carton bring their unique perspectives together for unfiltered discussions that blend sports, hip-hop, music, entertainment, and the stories making headlines. With their natural chemistry, quick wit, and honest opinions, no topic is off limits.

Whether they’re breaking down the biggest moments in the NFL, NBA, college sports, boxing, or the music industry, reacting to viral moments, debating hot takes, or sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their careers, Wayne and Craig deliver the kind of conversation that feels like you’re hanging out with two friends who have seen it all—and aren’t afraid to say what they really think.

Each episode features celebrity guests, professional athletes, musicians, coaches, entertainers, and industry insiders who bring fresh perspectives and unforgettable stories. From championship moments and locker-room conversations to life on tour, career-defining decisions, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, creativity, and the business behind sports and entertainment, every guest adds something new to the conversation.

Fans can expect honest sports commentary, candid interviews, funny stories, unexpected debates, and the kind of authentic conversations that happen when two people from completely different worlds genuinely enjoy each other’s company. Whether they’re discussing the latest games, the biggest names in music, trending topics, current events, or moments that simply make them laugh, The Joint Venture never takes itself too seriously.

If you love sports podcasts, hip-hop podcasts, celebrity interviews, music conversations, pop culture, comedy, or simply listening to great personalities having real conversations, The Joint Venture belongs in your weekly rotation.

New episodes drop every week with fresh guests, new stories, bold opinions, and plenty of surprises. Follow The Joint Venture on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts, and never miss an episode.