The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

“Hour 1: The Cat of the House” (feat. Matthew Berry)

December 19, 2025

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the crew broadcast from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, diving deep into their signature blend of South Florida sports talk, playful banter, and personal stories. The hour balances NFL and college football breakdowns—with special focus on the big Miami vs. Texas A&M game—with offbeat discussions of high school sports glory, pet drama, and holiday party shenanigans. Fantasy football expert Matthew Berry joins for a rich segment of rapid-fire playoff advice. The episode typifies the Le Batard Show’s unique blend of irreverence, nostalgia, and sharp sports analysis.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Tony Kaladiu: “Insights to Mediocrity” & High School Basketball Tales

[01:46–07:18]

Tony’s Hoops Heyday:
Tony reflects on his basketball prime at ESPN, playing with ex-pros:
“My heyday was probably around 2017, 18. I was playing at ESPN basically every day...I led the league in scoring at ESPN.”
Load Management in Pickup Ball:
Tony distinguishes between pro “getting paid to play” versus paying his own way:
“I can’t load manage because I’m losing money, right? …That’s hard-earned money that I’m investing.”
High School Stats Deep Dive:
Dan reveals Tony’s senior stats (16 games, 14 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 48% shooting), sparking good-natured ribbing about his injury-shortened season and the Miami small-ball scene.
Miami High School Rivalries:
Tony recounts playing against Tim Hardaway Jr.’s Palmetto squad and the talent-laden Miami High teams (Steve Blake, Udonis Haslem):
“We lost our district championship that year to Timmy, who had 45, shooting from half court.”

Anticipation for Miami vs. Texas A&M – and Drunk Greg Cody

[07:23–08:51 | 23:03–24:53]

“Biggest Game in 20 Years” Theme:
Dan and the crew repeatedly hype the impending Miami vs. Texas A&M matchup, referencing Greg Cody’s drunken Uber pep talk (“Biggest game in 20 years!”).
Dan: “I can’t fire you up more than that…that is an elder. Biggest game in 20.” [08:17]
Old-School Media & Memories:
Fond jabs surface about seeing one’s name in print, newspapers the color of “unbrushed teeth” and the way Miami sports once mattered.
Greg Cody Segment:
The group plays (and mocks) Greg Cody’s drunken, repetitive hyping of the game, delighting in his confusion and the show’s habit of turning Cody’s beer-fueled rambling into content:
Frankie: “Biggest game in 20 years.” [23:03]
Amin: “He was clearly drunk, but he doesn’t understand what it means when you say, what do you mean by that?” [23:24]

NFL & College Football Analysis: Rams, Seahawks, and Turnovers

[08:51–13:32 | 25:40–33:14]

Rams/Seahawks Takeaways:
- Dan and Amin dissect the previous night’s Rams/Seahawks thriller, agreeing that LA and Seattle are among the NFL’s most complete teams—save for Sam Darnold’s turnover risks.
- Darnold’s huge win was dubbed his “biggest ever,” though skepticism lingers:
  Dan: “I trust one quarterback, I don’t trust the other one.” [32:33]
Turnover Stats Matter:
- Frankie runs through striking numbers: Seahawks’ high number of offensive turnovers, their resilient point differential, and their defensive prowess in causing turnovers.
  Dan: “Do you know how good you have to be to have their point differential, their record when you’re turning the ball over that much?” [29:26]
Playoff Implications:
- They debate if Seattle’s penchant for giveaways will haunt them in the playoffs and how the playoff seed race is now wide open due to a Rams hiccup.
49ers/Coach of the Year:
- Frankie wonders how Kyle Shanahan isn’t a Coach of the Year lock, given the Niners’ success with backups, despite injuries:
  “How can Kyle Shanahan not be considered coach of the year with that performance?” [32:53]
Homorific Analysis:
- The crew jokingly admits to being homers during Miami and NFL analysis:
  Dan: “This is all homorific.” [12:15]

Show Hijinks: Pets, Holiday Parties, and “The Cat of the House”

[17:21–22:52]

Holiday Party Recap:
- Banter over the holiday party, public displays of affection by pets, and what makes for a properly representative group outing.
- Comedy around the idea of one of the crew eating spaghetti out of a bag as a Netflix stunt.
Dan’s Cat vs. Pitbull Saga:
- Dan tells an epic story of household chaos: his determined, alpha-male cat (named after Otis Redding) asserting dominance when his wife brings in a rescue pit bull.
  Dan: “This cat is grabbing my wrists and wants to fight the pit bull…and I must let you go now because you run things now, because he just shredded me…” [22:16]
- The result: scratches, tension, and Dan conceding “the cat runs the house.”
Hilarious Reactions:
- Zazlow offers his no-nonsense solution:
  “I would have thrown it so far across … just chucked it or punted it.” [23:03]
- Trista speaks up for animal rights:
  “You can’t declaw a cat…that’s anti-PETA.” [22:11]

“You Know About That?” NBA Lightning Round

[36:10–41:21]

Game Segment with Trista:
Amin quizzes Trista on current NBA rumors and headlines, with quick, deadpan analysis and jokes:
- Giannis & Zach LaVine:
  “Zach LaVine…is the bucket getter that the Milwaukee Bucks need.” [37:17]
- Warriors & Steph:
  Trista: “Cutting ties with Steph Curry is…gotta be fake news.” [38:27]
- NBA Cup Venue Change:
  “Cameron Indoor, smaller venue, harder to get to. Absolute terrible, terrible take.” [38:50]
- Klay Thompson Trade:
  “It feels actually like Klay Thompson might be trying to push his way out.” [40:03]
- Trey Young Return/Trade:
  “I think they’re shopping Trey Young…get his value up as high as possible.” [41:14]
Comic Interludes:
The group pokes fun at each other’s knowledge, with running jokes about “dump with a p on it” (referring to Cameron Indoor) and wild trade rumors.

Fantasy Playoff Expert: Matthew Berry Rapid-Fire Segment

[42:11–45:14]

Fantasy Playoff Gold:
Matthew Berry swoops in with high-probability starts for the fantasy football playoffs:
- QB Tips:
  “Jacoby Brissett is the fifth best quarterback in fantasy football…” [42:18] “Jared Goff…averaging 290 passing yards per game…” [42:41]
- Running Backs:
  “Bucky Irving’s had at least 17 touches in every game…” [43:01] “Since week 11, the eighth best running back in fantasy football is Kenneth Gainwell.” [44:07]
- Wide Receivers & TEs:
  “Jameson Williams, the sixth best wide receiver in fantasy…” [44:27]
  “Dallas Goddard…give me an anytime touchdown.” [44:52] “Darren Waller for an anytime touchdown week as well.” [45:08]
Notable Quotes:
Matthew Berry: “Let’s not get crazy…but you could do worse if you’re desperate than Bryce Young this week.” [43:01]

Notable Quotes

Dan Le Batard (about his cat):
“You are the man of this house…I must let you go now because you run things now.” [22:16]
Zazlow (on cats):
“I would have thrown it so far across, like just chucked it or punted it.” [23:03]
Frankie (on Greg Cody):
“Biggest game in 20 years.” [23:03]
Matthew Berry (fantasy QB tip):
“Jacoby Brissett is the fifth best quarterback in fantasy football…” [42:18]
Dan Le Batard (on Stafford):
“I just love the take though that Stafford won the MVP in a loss.” [10:42]

Important Timestamps

[01:46–07:18] — Tony Kaladiu’s “Insights to Mediocrity” and high school basketball days
[07:23–08:51] — Miami-Texas A&M hype; Greg Cody’s “biggest game” drunken speech
[08:51–13:32] — NFL breakdown: Rams, Seahawks, and turnovers
[17:21–22:52] — Holiday party recap; Dan’s epic cat/pitbull story
[23:03–24:53] — Greg Cody segment; drunken motivation replay
[29:22–33:14] — NFL turnover stats and playoff implications
[36:10–41:21] — “You Know About That?” NBA rumors lightning round
[42:11–45:14] — Matthew Berry’s fantasy playoff advice

Tone and Style Notes

Irreverent and Self-Deprecating: The crew leans into mocking each other, high school exploits, and their own sports failures.
Joked-Packed Storytelling: Pet dramas and holiday mishaps are relayed with over-the-top drama.
Homer Analysis: Miami sports get full-throated, emotionally charged coverage sandwiched with admissions of bias.

Takeaway

This episode exemplifies the Dan Le Batard Show’s inimitable energy: half wild storytelling, half passionate sports analysis, and all-around irreverent fun. Whether debating quarterback trust, the perils of pit bulls, or who represents the show by eating spaghetti from a bag, the crew’s fast-paced interplay ensures even the most die-hard sports fan finishes smiling.

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

“Hour 1: The Cat of the House” (feat. Matthew Berry)

December 19, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Tony Kaladiu: “Insights to Mediocrity” & High School Basketball Tales

[01:46–07:18]

Tony’s Hoops Heyday:
Tony reflects on his basketball prime at ESPN, playing with ex-pros:
“My heyday was probably around 2017, 18. I was playing at ESPN basically every day...I led the league in scoring at ESPN.”
Load Management in Pickup Ball:
Tony distinguishes between pro “getting paid to play” versus paying his own way:
“I can’t load manage because I’m losing money, right? …That’s hard-earned money that I’m investing.”
High School Stats Deep Dive:
Dan reveals Tony’s senior stats (16 games, 14 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 48% shooting), sparking good-natured ribbing about his injury-shortened season and the Miami small-ball scene.
Miami High School Rivalries:
Tony recounts playing against Tim Hardaway Jr.’s Palmetto squad and the talent-laden Miami High teams (Steve Blake, Udonis Haslem):
“We lost our district championship that year to Timmy, who had 45, shooting from half court.”

Anticipation for Miami vs. Texas A&M – and Drunk Greg Cody

[07:23–08:51 | 23:03–24:53]

“Biggest Game in 20 Years” Theme:
Dan and the crew repeatedly hype the impending Miami vs. Texas A&M matchup, referencing Greg Cody’s drunken Uber pep talk (“Biggest game in 20 years!”).
Dan: “I can’t fire you up more than that…that is an elder. Biggest game in 20.” [08:17]
Old-School Media & Memories:
Fond jabs surface about seeing one’s name in print, newspapers the color of “unbrushed teeth” and the way Miami sports once mattered.
Greg Cody Segment:
The group plays (and mocks) Greg Cody’s drunken, repetitive hyping of the game, delighting in his confusion and the show’s habit of turning Cody’s beer-fueled rambling into content:
Frankie: “Biggest game in 20 years.” [23:03]
Amin: “He was clearly drunk, but he doesn’t understand what it means when you say, what do you mean by that?” [23:24]

NFL & College Football Analysis: Rams, Seahawks, and Turnovers

[08:51–13:32 | 25:40–33:14]

Rams/Seahawks Takeaways:
- Dan and Amin dissect the previous night’s Rams/Seahawks thriller, agreeing that LA and Seattle are among the NFL’s most complete teams—save for Sam Darnold’s turnover risks.
- Darnold’s huge win was dubbed his “biggest ever,” though skepticism lingers:
  Dan: “I trust one quarterback, I don’t trust the other one.” [32:33]
Turnover Stats Matter:
- Frankie runs through striking numbers: Seahawks’ high number of offensive turnovers, their resilient point differential, and their defensive prowess in causing turnovers.
  Dan: “Do you know how good you have to be to have their point differential, their record when you’re turning the ball over that much?” [29:26]
Playoff Implications:
- They debate if Seattle’s penchant for giveaways will haunt them in the playoffs and how the playoff seed race is now wide open due to a Rams hiccup.
49ers/Coach of the Year:
- Frankie wonders how Kyle Shanahan isn’t a Coach of the Year lock, given the Niners’ success with backups, despite injuries:
  “How can Kyle Shanahan not be considered coach of the year with that performance?” [32:53]
Homorific Analysis:
- The crew jokingly admits to being homers during Miami and NFL analysis:
  Dan: “This is all homorific.” [12:15]

Show Hijinks: Pets, Holiday Parties, and “The Cat of the House”

[17:21–22:52]

Holiday Party Recap:
- Banter over the holiday party, public displays of affection by pets, and what makes for a properly representative group outing.
- Comedy around the idea of one of the crew eating spaghetti out of a bag as a Netflix stunt.
Dan’s Cat vs. Pitbull Saga:
- Dan tells an epic story of household chaos: his determined, alpha-male cat (named after Otis Redding) asserting dominance when his wife brings in a rescue pit bull.
  Dan: “This cat is grabbing my wrists and wants to fight the pit bull…and I must let you go now because you run things now, because he just shredded me…” [22:16]
- The result: scratches, tension, and Dan conceding “the cat runs the house.”
Hilarious Reactions:
- Zazlow offers his no-nonsense solution:
  “I would have thrown it so far across … just chucked it or punted it.” [23:03]
- Trista speaks up for animal rights:
  “You can’t declaw a cat…that’s anti-PETA.” [22:11]

“You Know About That?” NBA Lightning Round

[36:10–41:21]

Game Segment with Trista:
Amin quizzes Trista on current NBA rumors and headlines, with quick, deadpan analysis and jokes:
- Giannis & Zach LaVine:
  “Zach LaVine…is the bucket getter that the Milwaukee Bucks need.” [37:17]
- Warriors & Steph:
  Trista: “Cutting ties with Steph Curry is…gotta be fake news.” [38:27]
- NBA Cup Venue Change:
  “Cameron Indoor, smaller venue, harder to get to. Absolute terrible, terrible take.” [38:50]
- Klay Thompson Trade:
  “It feels actually like Klay Thompson might be trying to push his way out.” [40:03]
- Trey Young Return/Trade:
  “I think they’re shopping Trey Young…get his value up as high as possible.” [41:14]
Comic Interludes:
The group pokes fun at each other’s knowledge, with running jokes about “dump with a p on it” (referring to Cameron Indoor) and wild trade rumors.

Fantasy Playoff Expert: Matthew Berry Rapid-Fire Segment

[42:11–45:14]

Fantasy Playoff Gold:
Matthew Berry swoops in with high-probability starts for the fantasy football playoffs:
- QB Tips:
  “Jacoby Brissett is the fifth best quarterback in fantasy football…” [42:18] “Jared Goff…averaging 290 passing yards per game…” [42:41]
- Running Backs:
  “Bucky Irving’s had at least 17 touches in every game…” [43:01] “Since week 11, the eighth best running back in fantasy football is Kenneth Gainwell.” [44:07]
- Wide Receivers & TEs:
  “Jameson Williams, the sixth best wide receiver in fantasy…” [44:27]
  “Dallas Goddard…give me an anytime touchdown.” [44:52] “Darren Waller for an anytime touchdown week as well.” [45:08]
Notable Quotes:
Matthew Berry: “Let’s not get crazy…but you could do worse if you’re desperate than Bryce Young this week.” [43:01]

Notable Quotes

Dan Le Batard (about his cat):
“You are the man of this house…I must let you go now because you run things now.” [22:16]
Zazlow (on cats):
“I would have thrown it so far across, like just chucked it or punted it.” [23:03]
Frankie (on Greg Cody):
“Biggest game in 20 years.” [23:03]
Matthew Berry (fantasy QB tip):
“Jacoby Brissett is the fifth best quarterback in fantasy football…” [42:18]
Dan Le Batard (on Stafford):
“I just love the take though that Stafford won the MVP in a loss.” [10:42]

Important Timestamps

[01:46–07:18] — Tony Kaladiu’s “Insights to Mediocrity” and high school basketball days
[07:23–08:51] — Miami-Texas A&M hype; Greg Cody’s “biggest game” drunken speech
[08:51–13:32] — NFL breakdown: Rams, Seahawks, and turnovers
[17:21–22:52] — Holiday party recap; Dan’s epic cat/pitbull story
[23:03–24:53] — Greg Cody segment; drunken motivation replay
[29:22–33:14] — NFL turnover stats and playoff implications
[36:10–41:21] — “You Know About That?” NBA rumors lightning round
[42:11–45:14] — Matthew Berry’s fantasy playoff advice

Tone and Style Notes

Irreverent and Self-Deprecating: The crew leans into mocking each other, high school exploits, and their own sports failures.
Joked-Packed Storytelling: Pet dramas and holiday mishaps are relayed with over-the-top drama.
Homer Analysis: Miami sports get full-throated, emotionally charged coverage sandwiched with admissions of bias.

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Summary

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

“Hour 1: The Cat of the House” (feat. Matthew Berry)

December 19, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Tony Kaladiu: “Insights to Mediocrity” & High School Basketball Tales

Anticipation for Miami vs. Texas A&M – and Drunk Greg Cody

NFL & College Football Analysis: Rams, Seahawks, and Turnovers

Show Hijinks: Pets, Holiday Parties, and “The Cat of the House”

“You Know About That?” NBA Lightning Round

Fantasy Playoff Expert: Matthew Berry Rapid-Fire Segment

Notable Quotes

Important Timestamps

Tone and Style Notes

Takeaway

Summary

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

“Hour 1: The Cat of the House” (feat. Matthew Berry)

December 19, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Tony Kaladiu: “Insights to Mediocrity” & High School Basketball Tales

Anticipation for Miami vs. Texas A&M – and Drunk Greg Cody

NFL & College Football Analysis: Rams, Seahawks, and Turnovers

Show Hijinks: Pets, Holiday Parties, and “The Cat of the House”

“You Know About That?” NBA Lightning Round

Fantasy Playoff Expert: Matthew Berry Rapid-Fire Segment

Notable Quotes

Important Timestamps

Tone and Style Notes

Takeaway