Casuals with Katie Nolan: Super Bowl Outrage, Shrimp in the Rain, and Cowboys Glory Holes | Summary

Episode Release Date: January 28, 2025

1. Introduction

In the third episode of Casuals with Katie Nolan, host Katie Nolan welcomes stand-up comedian Dan Soder to discuss a football-centric episode coinciding with the Super Bowl buildup. Katie sets the stage for a deep dive into NFL topics, including contentious Super Bowl advertisements, the Kansas City Chiefs' journey to the Super Bowl, and various coaching changes within the league.

2. Frustration with Super Bowl Advertisements

Katie opens with a passionate rant about the overwhelming presence and repetitive nature of Super Bowl advertisements. Highlighting a trend where ads for ads dominate the conference championship games, she expresses her disdain for companies leveraging celebrity appearances to mask the commercial intent.

"[12:15] Katie Nolan: I'm just sick of the ads. It's just constant commercials that Matthew McConaughey, I think, sent me into a spiral this weekend."

Dan echoes her frustration, emphasizing the lack of genuine creativity in these high-budget commercials.

"[12:17] Dan Soder: It's just constant commercials… I might never use UberEats again."

They critique specific ads, such as UberEats featuring Matthew McConaughey's over-the-top Ditka impersonation, which Katie finds unconvincing and off-putting.

"[14:36] Dan Soder: So, the Super Bowl ads are just… enough, man. Enough."

3. AFC Championship Game Recap

The conversation shifts to the AFC Championship where the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 to advance to the Super Bowl. Katie highlights the Chiefs' dominance in playoff matchups against the Bills, contrasting it with the Bills' regular-season successes, yet their continued inability to secure a Super Bowl title since 1993.

"[14:28] Katie Nolan: The Chiefs have won all four postseason matchups between the teams, while the Bills have won all four regular-season games."

Dan expresses his frustration with the Chiefs' recurring success and the impact on Bills fans.

"[14:37] Katie Nolan: Yeah."

"[14:38] Dan Soder: So the Dallas Cowboys."

4. Super Bowl Experience

Dan shares his personal experience attending the Super Bowl in 2019 with Katie, detailing the high costs, the inauthentic fan environment, and the emotional toll of witnessing a loss.

"[18:10] Katie Nolan: And then it doesn't. And you're covered in the other team's confetti."

"[18:14] Dan Soder: And you just want to roll on your tummy and go to sleep."

The duo reminisces about the surreal atmosphere of the Super Bowl, contrasting it with the genuine excitement of attending conference championship games.

5. NFL Coaching Changes: Cowboys Hiring

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys' decision to hire Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach. Katie critiques Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for politicizing the announcement and undermining Schottenheimer's credentials by referring to him as a "career assistant."

"[38:32] Katie Nolan: Jerry Jones in the quote about hiring Brian Schottenheimer as the head coach, said, quote, 'Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant. He ain't Brian no more. He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.'"

Dan humorously compares the situation to a personal relationship, expressing skepticism about Schottenheimer's capability to lead the high-profile franchise.

"[38:36] Dan Soder: He didn't legally change it to the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Imagine, like, being taken to Thanksgiving dinner to meet your significant other's family and they go like, she used to be a fucking land monster..."

6. Shador Sanders and Tennessee Titans

The discussion moves to Shador Sanders' recent interview with the Tennessee Titans, which notably included a FaceTime call from his father, Deion Sanders. Katie and Dan debate the appropriateness and potential distractions of having a parent involved in such a public and professional setting.

"[44:07] Katie Nolan: Did you see the Shador Sanders story that he interviewed with the Tennessee Titans, who have the number one pick?"

"[44:34] Dan Soder: If I'm Shador, I'm doing the like, dad, stop. I want to talk to the Titans."

They balance recognizing Deion Sanders' positive influence with concerns about overbearing parental involvement.

7. Paul Skeen's Rookie Card Story

Katie introduces a fascinating story about an 11-year-old baseball card collector who found a one-of-one rookie card featuring Paul Skeen. The Pirates' attempts to acquire the card through unique offers were met with the boy's determination to sell it for seven-figure sums, highlighting the intersection of youth enthusiasm and high-value sports memorabilia.

"[48:37] Katie Nolan: This is a one of one card. It's the only one that exists for Paul Skeens. An 11-year-old baseball card collector found that card."

Dan humorously critiques the Pirates' attempts to entice the boy with experiences over direct monetary compensation.

"[49:31] Dan Soder: My buddy is a Cowboys fan. I know he's gonna listen to this and be like, oh, it sucks, because Jerry Jones just isn't doing anything where good owners get out of the way..."

8. Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Performance

The episode touches on Kendrick Lamar's role in the Super Bowl halftime show, where he plans to perform a diss track directed at Drake amidst ongoing legal tensions. Katie and Dan speculate on the potential impact and execution of such a performance, balancing artistic expression with public relations considerations.

"[54:20] Dan Soder: If he did pretty. [He was] gonna do all of them. If he did pretty."

They discuss the strategic placement of diss tracks in high-profile performances and its possible reception among the audience.

9. Upcoming Sports Events

Before wrapping up, Katie and Dan highlight key sports events for listeners to watch:

• College Basketball: UNC vs. Duke rivalry game featuring standout player Cooper Flagg.

  "[60:56] Katie Nolan: Duke, UNC, maybe, maybe Bill Belichick will be there with his, with his girlfriend."

• NHL: Winnipeg Jets vs. Washington Capitals, two leading teams with the highest points in the season.

  "[61:48] Chris: The Jets are playing at the Capitals on Saturday night as well at 7pm Eastern."

• Women's 3x3 League (Unrivaled): Introduction to the new league featuring top women's basketball talents competing in dynamic matchups.

  "[62:14] Chris: …the LA Sparks have sent back the number two overall pick to Seattle."

10. Closing Remarks

Katie concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and engage with the podcast via email and future voicemail segments. She extends birthday wishes, creating a personal and warm ending to the episode.

"[58:07] Dan Soder: Deal."

"[58:28] Dan Soder: Let's go eat junk food and sit in our sweats."

Notable Quotes:

• Katie Nolan on Super Bowl Ads:
  *"[12:15] 'I'm just sick of the ads. It's just constant commercials that Matthew McConaughey, I think, sent me into a spiral this weekend.'"

• Dan Soder on the Chiefs' Dominance:
  *"[14:38] 'So the Dallas Cowboys.'"

• Conversation on Coaching Changes:
  *"[38:32] 'Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant. He ain't Brian no more.'"

• On Shador Sanders' Interview:
  *"[44:34] 'If I'm Shador, I'm doing the like, dad, stop. I want to talk to the Titans.'"

Conclusion

This episode of Casuals with Katie Nolan offers a blend of humor, candid opinions, and in-depth discussions on current NFL dynamics, Super Bowl culture, and intriguing sports memorabilia stories. Dan Soder's comedic insights complement Katie's spirited take on the commercialization of sports, making for an engaging listen that balances passion with levity.

Tune In Next Week

Join Katie and Dan in the next episode as they continue to explore the latest in sports, comedy, and entertainment, ensuring that whether you're a die-hard fan or casually interested, there's something for everyone.