Don, Hahn & Rosenberg – Hour 3: Super Bowl, Bad Bunny & Picks

ESPN New York | February 6, 2026
Hosts: Don La Greca, Alan Hahn, Peter Rosenberg

Main Theme & Episode Overview

This episode dips into classic Don, Hahn & Rosenberg territory: lively, unfiltered sports talk with a strong New York vibe, centered on a preview of Super Bowl 60. The hosts debate the Seahawks-Patriots matchup and the Sam Darnold redemption arc, speculate on the future of both franchises, and get playful (and pointed) about the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny. The show closes with their signature “Pro Picks”.

Key Segment Summaries & Timestamps

1. Knicks/Pistons & Latest NBA Injury Updates

[00:43–03:08]

• Peter quickly runs through game sponsorships and then hits Knicks/Pistons injury news.
  • Miles McBride out post-surgery for 6–8 weeks (per Ian Begley).
  • Josh Hart: Probable (ankle).
  • OG Anunoby: Questionable (toe).
  • Recent trade acquisition Jose Alvarado (ex-Pelicans) still needs to pass his physical.

2. Super Bowl 60 Deep Dive: Seahawks vs. Patriots

[03:08–18:09]

Matchup Storylines

• Why is New York invested in this Super Bowl?
  • Many local fans root against the Patriots, but some root for ex-Jet/Viking Sam Darnold (now Seahawks QB) to finally shatter his “seeing ghosts” narrative.
  • Peter: Sam Darnold’s career has come “full circle.” From embarrassing moments vs. the Patriots to a SB start—“Can he be the Ghostbuster?” ([06:48], Rosenberg)

What Seahawks & Patriots Need to Win

• Patriots need: Seattle mistakes, especially a bad Sam Darnold game (“Sam Darnold’s going to Sam Darnold in a big spot” – Peter, [03:30])
• Seahawks need: Simply avoid meltdown, as “more talented team” (Peter insists)
• Rosenberg: “If he throws three picks, you know that’s all everybody’s going to say, right? He saw ghosts again, it’s the ghosts. He sees the ghosts of the Pats.” ([07:02])

Quarterback Futures & League Trends

• Peter says Patriots have a brighter long-term future (“I think New England’s got a better chance to get back [to the big game] than Seattle” [08:17])
• Consensus: The NFL’s “Dynasty” era may be giving way to heavy parity, with new faces in the Super Bowl every year.

Coaching Chess Match

• Mike Vrabel (Patriots) vs. Mike Macdonald (Seahawks) is an “A-List” coaching duel.
  • Don: “Is coaching as critical to your success as in the NFL?” Peter: “No, it’s all about coaching in football.” ([16:13])
  • Vrabel gets more media love, but Macdonald’s “unreal” road record is highlighted ([15:50], Rosenberg)

3. Super Bowl Halftime Show: Bad Bunny, Language, & Cultural Debates

[21:11–38:31]

Fan Conspiracies & Technical Gimmicks

• Caller Joe theorizes the Bad Bunny Apple Music halftime show is a pretext to sell new AirPods with real-time Spanish-English translation.
  • Hosts mostly shoot that down—Apple would be pushing product months in advance ([22:09], Peter).

Language, Music, & American Overthinking

• Don Hahn (sarcastically): People will always find a reason to complain, and not understanding Spanish is just the latest excuse ([23:54]).
  • Peter: “If they could have complained last year that Kendrick [Lamar] was speaking a different language, they would have...” ([23:54])
• Bad Bunny’s popularity crosses language barriers, much like global hits “Despacito” or “Girl from Ipanema”.
  • “Who cares? It’s a vibe. You know what it’s called? What the rest of the world has been doing with all of our art since the beginning of time.” ([28:24], Don Hahn)
• Sarcastic suggestions: “If you enjoy the sight of attractive women… shut up. Watch the halftime. Have a good time, buddy.” ([24:11], Don Hahn).

Callers Weigh In

• Jay from the Bronx (Latino): NFL choosing Bad Bunny is “reaching a community that’s at arm’s reach – the Latino community… I don’t really know where all of the outrage is coming from.” ([30:46])
• William from Guatemala: Even as a Spanish speaker, he’s not a fan (“His music sounds like he was in a mental institution... talks a lot about eating a particular part of a body from the female perspective.” [35:34]).
  • Don and Peter: This actually makes him more interesting ([35:49], Peter: “I’m not institutionalizing that thought. I’m celebrating that.”).
• Don recounts Bad Bunny’s artistic evolution—from provocative upstart to Puerto Rican cultural standard bearer ([37:03]).

Final Take: Is There Really Controversy?

• Don: “He’s one of the biggest acts in music. It’s one of the biggest moments in our country. And they teamed him up. I don’t think any other statement than that.” ([31:40], Peter: “Classic overthinkers.”)
• The “American Overthinker” is lampooned: Not every decision is an elaborate demographic conspiracy ([32:20]).

4. Pro Picks: Super Bowl 60 Predictions

[40:41–47:53]

Records Recap

• Don leads season picks, Peter is mathematically eliminated (“Peter’s going to wear the clown suit” [41:21], Don jokes).

Final Super Bowl Picks

• Don: Likes Seattle’s talent but thinks Patriots cover (+4.5) in a close game. “I think in the end, Sam [Darnold] outplays Drake May, and they end up winning by a field goal…” ([45:09])
• Rosenberg: Takes Patriots plus points – “Underdog has won the last three Super Bowls... Patriots have led at halftime in 17 of 20 games” ([42:26])
• Peter: “I love the Seahawks…Seattle is just better battle tested in a tougher division” – picks Seahawks to win and cover.
• MVP predictions: Peter and Don say Sam Darnold; Rosenberg picks JSN (Jaxon Smith-Njigba) as a “difference maker” ([45:26]).

Halftime Show Forecast

• Minor debate whether Bad Bunny will generate real controversy or “much ado about nothing” ([45:48]).
• Don: “There are more people who come away saying, I gotta tell you that Bad Bunny. I think that we’re going to get more of that than you expect.” ([46:21])
• Rosenberg: “It’s halftime. Relax.” ([32:19])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“Can [Darnold] now slay the dragon and put all that seeing ghosts behind him? Can he be the Ghostbuster, Peter?”
– Rosenberg ([06:44])

“He’s one of the biggest acts in music...I don’t really think any other statement than that. He is a humongous act. And they only have humongous acts play at halftime.”
– Peter ([31:40])

“If they could have complained last year that Kendrick was speaking a different language, they would have…”
– Don Hahn ([23:54])

“Who cares? It’s a vibe. You know what it’s called? What the rest of the world has been doing with all of our art since the beginning of time.”
– Don Hahn ([28:24])

“Peter, Spanish cursing—does that have to be… censored?”
– Don Hahn ([36:24]) “I would think. The 10 million Spanish speakers watching… I don't know, too many people will know.”
– Peter ([36:36])

Flow & Tone

• The conversation is loose, witty, and packed with banter, as always.
• There’s genuine football nerdery (game theory, league trends, coaching minutiae), plus a classic tangent on cultural debates around the halftime performance.
• Listener callers bring extra flavor, as the hosts riff off their perspectives.
• Despite the looming game, there’s an “it’s just sports/entertainment, relax” attitude.

For Listeners Who Missed the Show

This episode is a classic Don, Hahn & Rosenberg blend:

• A sharp, stats-and-storylines sports preview (Super Bowl 60)
• Lively explorations of sports culture, language, and “music for everybody” in the United States
• Relentless humor and chemistry, peppered with quotable rants and deadpan asides
• Engaged callers that both ground and stir up the show’s debates

Essential Takeaways:

• Most hosts expect Seahawks to win, but the Patriots could cover.
• Bad Bunny at halftime is not about hidden Apple schemes or forced “outreach”—he’s simply one of the biggest artists in the world.
• Don’t panic about language: “It’s a vibe. Relax.”
• Look for great coaching chess matches in the game itself.
• No matter how the game or show goes, expect passionate, sometimes hilarious, and always opinionated post-Super Bowl reactions on Monday.

A recommended listen for a blend of insight, banter, and great New York attitude—whether you care about the game, the halftime, or just want a laugh.

Timestamps for Quick Reference:

• Knicks/Pistons, NBA Updates: [00:43–03:08]
• Super Bowl 60 Deep Dive: [03:08–18:09]
• Halftime/Bad Bunny Debate: [21:11–38:31]
• Super Bowl Picks: [40:41–47:53]