The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Episode: Hour 1: Jai Alaights (feat. Ian Lara)
Date: February 12, 2026
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Special Guest: Ian Lara (Comedian)
EPISODE OVERVIEW
The first hour of today's show features comedian Ian Lara, offering perspective on Latin sports fans, Knicks/Mets fandom, Miami vs New York culture, the Super Bowl halftime show’s representation debate, and playful debate over culinary and musical national “ownerships.” The crew breaks down moments from the Super Bowl—on and off the field—including a deep-dive into the psychology and logistics of modern-day streaking, reminisce on the Winter Olympics, and wrap up with some self-deprecating team banter and High-Ali highlights.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Latin Knicks Fans, Sports Fandom, and Suffering (00:08–04:03)
- Stugotz remarks on the “loud Latin Knicks fans” making things noisier in Miami when the Knicks are good.
- “And when the Knicks are good, it makes for loud Latin people. And while I usually like loud Latin people, loud Latin Knicks fans make it hard.” — Stugotz (00:11)
- Dan Le Batard introduces Ian Lara and brings up the surge in Dominican Knicks fans.
- Ian Lara embraces the Knicks’ recent wins, speaks to a growing, energized Latin fanbase—buoyed by players like Alvarado and Towns.
- “We just added Alvarado...the Latin loud fans are just going to multiply.” — Ian Lara (01:23)
- On Towns: “Legally I’m not allowed to say anything negative about him.” (01:44)
- Discussion shifts to long-suffering fanhood between the Knicks, Mets, and Giants, with Lara reflecting on his best sports moments and the hope these teams bring.
- “If you look at it more positively: I have seen the Mets in the World Series twice...I saw the Knicks in the finals when I was 10.” — Ian Lara (03:02)
- Lara on fandom: “I’m not going to come out here and whimper...They give me hope. They give me something to be excited about.” — Ian Lara (03:19)
2. Super Bowl Halftime Show, Spanish-language Debate, and Representation (04:03–05:06; 13:33–14:32)
- Dan expresses surprise at social backlash to a Spanish-language halftime show.
- “It feels naive...to be surprised that people would react to Spanish that way.” — Dan (03:54)
- Ian Lara celebrates Bad Bunny’s show, representation, and reaction among Latino friends.
- “I had friends who were also Latino...crying because of the representation.” — Ian Lara (04:21)
- “It’s funny that it’s controversial when the Super Bowl picks the biggest artist on the planet…” — Ian Lara (04:25)
- Stugotz jokingly laments non-English performances and whitewashed entertainment.
- “We’ll get Coldplay next year. Everyone will forget about it.” — Ian & Stugotz joking, rapid-fire (05:01–05:06)
- Critique and curiosities about Lady Gaga joining during Bad Bunny’s halftime:
- “Why was Lady Gaga there?...She was singing Bruno Mars’ song, who is, I think, Puerto Rican.” — Ian Lara (13:46)
- “He gave Ricky Martin 15 seconds though. Ricky Martin...should want a little more time…” — Stugotz (14:06)
3. Comic Life, Valentine’s Day, and Miami’s Beauty (05:10–08:15)
- Lara shares the challenges of being a stand-up comic on holidays, often working six sets on weekends.
- “If the 14 falls on like a Tuesday, I’ll kill it [Valentine's],” — Ian Lara (06:08)
- His advice for Valentine’s Day:
- “If you have the opportunity to work at night, take it… normally your partner would understand if you get them a nice gift after.” — Ian Lara (06:22)
- Lara and the group riff on Miami’s beauty, comparing local Whole Foods to “a live version of Instagram.”
- “It looked like just supermodels...That’s not exactly the demographic that I bring out when I’m in Idaho.” — Ian Lara (07:09)
- “As soon as you walk out the gate at the airport...it’s like you’re in a live version of Instagram.” — Ian Lara (07:45)
4. “Refundedilla” Game – Dominican vs. Other Cultures (08:56–11:31)
- Dan remixes their usual game: gives Lara choices between Dominican and other cultural staples.
- Dominican Rum vs. Puerto Rican Rum: “Dominican rum.” — Ian (09:24)
- Salami: “It belongs to Italians...but I think Dominicans have perfected it.” — Ian (09:41)
- On smuggling salami: “I’ve smuggled in salamis in my luggage...I thought I was getting stopped, but the dude just knew my comedy.” — Ian (09:49, 10:13)
- Dembow versus Reggaeton: Dembow is the national sound for Dominicans.
- Hookah: “No, Arabs. That’s not even a...It belongs to them.” — Ian Lara (11:43)
- “You can’t go to Dyckman...you don’t show your face in Dyckman.” — Dan (11:48, referring to NYC Dominican neighborhood)
5. Streaker Psychology, Social Media & The Super Bowl (18:06–22:44)
- Dan & Stugotz break down the evolution of streaking: from broadcast blackout to social media fame via POV tech (e.g., Meta glasses).
- “You don’t actually need the platform of the hundred million people...there are so many other cameras now.” — Dan (18:23)
- They play and react to audio/video from a Super Bowl streaker’s perspective.
- “The recognition in his voice...the fear in his heart...when his camera spots—oh, no, there’s a player now chasing me.” — Stugotz (20:37)
- “Are you really a streaker if you’re wearing pants? Don’t I need to be caught being [in] underwear?” — Dan (22:09)
- “Pitch invader is what they go with in Europe.” — Dan (22:39)
- Sidebar: discussion on “My Secret Mall Apartment” — a Netflix doc about artists living covertly in a mall.
- “I just called them freeloading trespassers.” — Dan (23:27)
6. Winter Olympics & Canadian Power Play Breakdown (25:53–31:45)
- Miami’s tepid engagement with the Winter Olympics.
- “I’ve got to assume that the Winter Olympic ratings are less in Miami than anywhere else...” — Stugotz (26:19)
- Hockey is the exception—discussion on NHL stars in the Olympics, Team Canada’s “GOAT” power play unit.
- “Sidney Crosby, Nathan McKinnon, Sam Reinhardt...Connor McDavid...Kale Makar.” — Dan (27:57)
- “Who’s the GOAT on that line? You could make the argument for everyone, maybe except Rhino.” — Dan (28:03)
- “Nathan McKinnon probably playing the best hockey...” — Dan (28:18)
- Nathan McKinnon races Olympic speed skater—McKinnon is faster.
- “There is nothing more terrifying in that sport than Nathan McKinnon on the rush on a power play.” — Dan (29:25)
- “Kale Makar is unbelievable...you can make an argument that Connor McDavid is one of the greatest skaters of all time.” — Dan (30:28)
7. Quick Hits: Broadcasting, Podcast Culture & Joey Porter/Ben Roethlisberger (32:23–37:57)
- Discuss Jason Garrett’s uncanny ability to “find the camera.”
- Podcast news lag vs. live reporting in sports, especially during Super Bowl week and Radio Row. The Joey Porter on Ben Roethlisberger segment:
- “Seven definitely broke the brotherhood...He’s not a good teammate. Won a Super Bowl, win. But the person? He’s just not a good teammate.” — Joey Porter as quoted (34:22)
- “Does Ben Roethlisberger know he’s not a good person? Because Joey Porter is saying that.” — Stugotz (35:10)
- Parade of Porter’s tabloid past: shooting, dog/miniature horse incident, DUI.
- “He was cited for harboring dangerous dogs...after his dogs escaped and killed neighbor’s miniature horse.” — Dan (37:18)
- “If that’s a regular size horse—not funny. Mini horse, well...better.” — Ian Lara (37:45)
8. Show Banter, Team Plug, and High-Ali Highlights (38:03–40:01)
- The crew pokes fun at themselves about covering their own highlight team (the Cyclones), anthem tosses, and SportsCenter parody clips.
- “Dan, what is your favorite Zuleika moment? Is it that one? I bet it is.” — Stugotz (38:58)
- Stugotz: “Did I see his ass crack?” (39:26)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Honestly…the last few years have been good…I’m thinking this is the year...the Latin loud fans are just going to multiply.” — Ian Lara (01:13)
- “It’s funny that it’s controversial when the Super Bowl picks the biggest artist on the planet...” — Ian Lara (04:25)
- “If you have the opportunity to work at night [on Valentine’s], take it. Normally your partner would understand if you get them a nice gift after.” — Ian Lara (06:22)
- “As soon as you walk out the gate at the airport...it’s like you’re in a live version of Instagram.” — Ian Lara (07:45)
- “You can’t go to Dyckman...you don’t show your face in Dyckman.” — Dan (11:48)
- “There is nothing more terrifying in that sport than Nathan McKinnon on the rush on a power play.” — Dan Le Batard (29:25)
- “Seven [Ben Roethlisberger] definitely broke the brotherhood...Is he a good person? No.” — Joey Porter via podcast (34:22)
- “He was cited for harboring dangerous dogs...after his dogs escaped and killed neighbor’s miniature horse.” — Dan (37:18)
Important Timestamps for Segments
- 00:08 — Opening remarks on Heat/Celtics/Knicks and Latin fans.
- 01:13 — Ian Lara on Knicks, Mets, fandom, and cultural identity.
- 04:03 — Super Bowl halftime discussion: Spanish representation and reactions.
- 05:10 — Stand-up/comic lifestyle; Valentine’s Day routines and advice.
- 08:56 — “Refundedilla” cultural comparison game with Ian.
- 18:06 — Modern streaking at the Super Bowl: social media POV analysis.
- 25:53 — Winter vs. Summer Olympics, Miami’s interest, and hockey breakdown.
- 34:22 — Joey Porter’s podcast comments on Ben Roethlisberger’s teammate and personal reputation.
- 38:35 — Show’s self-referential banter about their own highlight team.
- 39:26 — End-of-segment banter ("Did I see his ass crack?").
Tone & Style
The episode is irreverent, fast-paced, and laced with signature humor, part Miami local banter, part sports-obsessive, and actively inclusive of guest’s cultural roots. Lara’s NYC perspective and Dominican pride playfully clash and align with Dan, Stugotz, and the Miami crew’s perspectives.
The hosts use sarcasm and self-mockery, often poking fun at one another and themselves as much as their subject matter.
For Listeners
If you missed this episode, expect a vibrant mix of Miami vs New York cross-cultural jokes, authentic discussions about Latin representation in sports and media, a rare streaker's-eye view of the Super Bowl, and in-depth breakdowns of sports fandom, Olympic hockey, and insider podcast drama—all served with Le Batard’s signature blend of humor and heart.