The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Best of DLS: Bob Barker is Undoubtedly The Greatest Game Show Host Ever

Date: December 23, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

This “Best Of” episode is a rollicking celebration of sports, pop culture, and legendary personalities, delivered with the irreverent wit and chaotic energy that defines The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. At its core, the episode features a remarkable 2009 interview with beloved “Price Is Right” host Bob Barker, plus classic moments with Carl Weathers, NFL referee Ed "Guns" Hochuli, and NFL legends. The hosts bounce between nostalgia and comedy, offering insightful and hilarious snapshots into their favorite guests—and into the strange magic of sports media.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Bob Barker Interview: Game Show Royalty & Animal Rights Icon

[04:50 – 20:36]

• Initial Reaction to Michael Vick & Dog Fighting

  • Bob Barker, a committed animal rights activist, expresses his dismay at Vick’s actions but notes the incident brought much-needed awareness to the issue.
    • Bob Barker: “I was aghast… Inadvertently, he has served a purpose. He brought attention to dog fighting like nothing that animal rights activists… have been able to do.” [05:24]

• Should Michael Vick Play Again?

  • Barker, unwavering, says Vick should not be allowed to play and calls for a boycott if he does.
    • Bob Barker: “No, I would not allow him to play again. And if he does play, I hope people will boycott the game.” [06:57]

• Game Show Host Rankings: Self-Acknowledged GOAT

  • Asked if he’s the greatest game show host, Barker has zero hesitation:
    • Bob Barker: “Undoubtedly.” [07:25]
  • Playful word association with other hosts—high praise all around, some fun shade (“…I’ve seen some I think are pretty bad. Yes.” [08:43])

• On Drew Carey Taking Over “Price Is Right”

  • Barker is gracious, says Carey does it “completely differently… and apparently it’s working out.” [08:49]

• Behind “Happy Gilmore”: Legendary Cameo & Karate Chops

  • Stories from the set, including how he landed the scene and why he insisted on doing his own stunts:
    • Bob Barker: “I came up here to win a fight. I didn’t come up here to watch a stuntman win the fight.” [09:25]
  • Reveals he trained in karate for years with Chuck Norris [13:29].
    • Bob Barker: “Chuck used to come over and beat me up, and I'd never won a fight. So I thought, man, I want to do this picture.” [09:25]

• Most Memorable Career Moments

  • Most important call: The day in 1956 he was told he’d host “Truth or Consequences.”
  • On-air highlight: The famous “lady in the tube top” incident on “Price Is Right” [12:01].

• Being a “Ladies’ Man” & Tabloid Rumors

  • Skips over lawsuits/tabloid drama, prefers to keep things positive and happy.
    • Bob Barker: “I'm basically a happy guy. So I didn't want to go into that lawsuit.” [15:53]

• Favorite “Price Is Right” Games

  • While Plinko is the crowd favorite, Barker loves any game that allows playful contestant banter [14:51].

• Animal Advocacy & The DJ&T Foundation

  • Barker clarifies he spends millions, doesn’t raise millions, funding animal rescue out of pocket [11:18].
  • Bob Barker: “I don’t raise millions of dollars. I spend millions of dollars. I finance that foundation myself…” [11:18]

• Tech Savvy at 85?

  • Hilariously admits he’s “computer illiterate, and I’m gonna die that way.” [17:31]

• Memorable Life Lessons

  • “You give a woman a car and you’re going to get a kiss. It works every time.” [18:52]

2. Carl Weathers: The GOATs of Muscles, Machismo, and Movie Lore

[23:20 – 31:35]

• Iconic Movie Lines & Predatory Muscles

  • Carl Weathers dishes on Predator’s macho set, joking about being the only one who didn’t become governor.
    • Carl Weathers: "All clean, baby—all clean in the gym." [24:29]
    • “Guess who’s gonna be your new governor in Florida? Take a look at my direction, baby.” [25:11]

• Most Shouted Movie Quotes in Public

  • “Yo, Adrian!”, “Dylan, you’re pushing too many pencils,” and “Ain’t gonna be no rematch.” [25:43–26:23]
    • Easily the #1 question: “Ain’t gonna be no rematch.”

• Sports Badasses Weathers Admires

  • Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and controversially, Barry Bonds.
    • Carl Weathers: “For all the controversy the statement will cause, I think Barry Bonds is the badass of all badasses.” [27:17]

• Typecasting, Favorite Movies, and Macho Energy

  • Jokes about losing his arms in movies, but says “the fear is never working again.”
  • Most fun filming: “Predator.” [31:01]

• Legendary Career Moment

  • Talks about the “Yo, Apollo!” birth of fame—overnight, street vendors knew his name post-Rocky. [29:12]

• Joking About Homoerotic Rocky Training Montage

  • Admits “we designed it because we were in love with each other” with tongue-in-cheek bravado. [30:31]

3. Ed “Guns” Hochuli: The Buffest Referee in the NFL

[34:32 – 41:48]

• How “Guns” Got His Nickname

  • TV commentator Phil Simms circled his arms on-air; the rest is meme history. [35:53]

• Physical Feats and Pizzazz

  • Refuses to brag about his bench-press, says he’s built for reps not weight. [37:11]
  • Admits to “putting a little pizzazz” into his famous first-down signal. [38:48]

• Ranking Referee Calls for Maximum Flexing

  • #3: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (arms to side);
    #2: Holding (bicep at 90º flex);
    #1: Roughing the Passer, “I get to actually get some violence into it…” [41:17]
  • Debate erupts about illegal touching and safety calls.
    • Ed Hochuli: “When you referee that, those can be your favorite calls. But I’ve given you mine.” [41:43]

4. JJ Watt: “Douche or No Douche”/”Cool or Uncool” Game

[42:00 – 44:03]

• JJ refuses to say “douche,” so the game switches to “cool or uncool.”
• Notable answers:
  • Updating a picture of your drink: Not cool. [42:58]
  • Ryan Gosling: “I don’t know who Ryan Gosling is.” [42:51]
  • Roger Goodell: “He’s cool. [pause] I haven’t been fined yet this year, so he’s cool.” (dubious sincerity)

5. Jason Taylor vs. Jimmy Johnson: A Sideline Scuffle

[44:05 – 49:25]

• Taylor narrates the time Dolphins coach Jimmy Johnson grabbed him after an on-field altercation, and he swatted Jimmy’s hands away—a moment that would explode today if caught on camera.
  • Jason Taylor: “I slapped his arms off me again, and I kind of shoved him back to get away from me.” [46:46]
  • Emotion and pride, but ultimately mutual apologies—never discussed again between them.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bob Barker on Game Shows:

  • “Are you the best game show host ever?”
    Bob Barker: “Undoubtedly.” [07:25]

• On Animal Activism:

  • “I don’t raise millions of dollars. I spend millions of dollars. I finance that foundation myself.” [11:18]
  • “I'm part Sioux Indian and Sioux. The Sioux were known as great warriors and great lovers.” [14:38]

• Carl Weathers on Movie Machismo:

  • “Guess what? I’m coming to Miami—guess who’s going to be your new governor in Florida…?” [25:11]
  • “For all the controversy the statement will cause, I think Barry Bonds is the badass of all badasses.” [27:17]
  • On homoerotic Rocky scenes: “You know, we designed it because we were in love with each other.” [30:31]

• Ed Hochuli, Doing What’s Needed:

  • “I've been asked if I shop at Kids Gap.” [37:53]
  • “Number one would be roughing the passer because then I get to actually get some violence into it as I chop one hand and throw the arm down and really get a mean look on my face.” [41:17]

• JJ Watt, Unflappable:

  • “You’re not gonna get me to say that word on the air no matter what!” [42:16]
  • Roger Goodell: “He’s cool… I haven’t been fined yet this year, so he’s cool.” [43:57]

• Jason Taylor, The NFL’s Grown Men:

  • “I slapped his arms off me again, and I kind of shoved him back to get away from me. ... But nowadays, oh my goodness, it'd be blowing up.” [46:46–49:25]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Bob Barker Interview: 04:50 – 20:36
• Carl Weathers Interview: 23:20 – 31:35
• Ed Hochuli Interview: 34:32 – 41:48
• JJ Watt “Douche or No Douche” Game: 42:00 – 44:03
• Jason Taylor/Jimmy Johnson Story: 44:05 – 49:25

Tone and Style

True to DLS form, the episode is a high-wire act—simultaneously absurd, sincere, and gleefully tangential. Hosts Dan and Stugotz serve as both instigators and fans, often allowing the guests to run wild (e.g., Bob Barker’s stories) or pushing them into meta-comedy (as with the “Douche or No Douche” game and Ed Hochuli’s flexing).

For First-Time Listeners

This episode is a stellar snapshot of what makes “Best Of” Le Batard shows so beloved: the blend of pop culture icons, irreverent questioning, and sports nostalgia, all with a meta-winking acknowledgment that the show’s greatness lies in both its unpredictability and its deep affection for its guests.

If you’ve never listened before, this Best Of will have you laughing, learning a bit of TV history, and maybe even searching for the clip of Bob Barker throwing a karate punch.