The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Hour 2: "Fee Fi Fo Fumming Through Life" (feat. Braun Strowman)

Date: November 4, 2025

Episode Overview

Broadcast from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, the second hour brings together Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and their crew for classic banter on sports, pop-culture, and wrestling. This episode’s focal point is a candid, raucous conversation with former WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman—now going by his real name, Adam Scherr—to promote his new food-and-travel show, Everything on the Menu. The hosts also riff about sports media issues, pro wrestling’s recent woes, food challenges, and more, all in their signature irreverent, improvisational style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Stat of the Day & Show Banter

[01:11-03:59]

• The “Stat of the Day” playfully analyzes Travis Kelce’s NFL performance before and after a viral song—comic banter ensues about the effect of "dick songs" on his stats.
• Extended riffing on sports rituals, statues, and inheritance, with Greg Cody and Chris Farley discussing what their own statues might look like and joking over wills and controlling money (“You act like you control your money.” - Greg Cody [03:37]).
• The hosts’ local flavor shines through—debates about neighborhood bars, bowling, and famous gestures.

2. Sports Streaming Frustrations

[07:01-09:41]

• Dan expresses exasperation over streaming complications—especially with ESPN’s new tiered service ("You need ESPN Unlimited to watch a cable channel you pay for" - Dan Le Batard [08:01]).
• The gang’s collective groaning over cable logins, app bugginess, and being forced to choose between Disney, YouTube TV, and live sports.

  “I don’t like this. I’m not supporting this. You got me picking between Disney and that’s how bad this is getting.” — Dan Le Batard [08:34]

3. Wrestling’s Business Problems

[08:44-12:16]

• A detailed rundown of WWE’s declining attendance, soaring ticket prices, and product stagnation.
• WWE's streaming/TV deals and their effect on fans and event locations (“Announced New Orleans, now it goes to Vegas for back-to-back years. No one likes that.” - Dan Le Batard [10:42]).
• The hosts agree TKO (WWE’s parent company) is alienating fans with “capitalist prices” and a lesser product, culminating in a cry for a wrestling insider to explain recent missteps.

4. Braun Strowman Joins the Show:

[14:41-36:17]

Everything On The Menu

[14:41-19:26]

• Braun describes his new show where he literally eats everything on the menu at two signature restaurants per episode:

  “The premise behind the show is I do two restaurants every episode...you’re taking a bite out of American history...and then, you know, I can’t make up my mind what I want to eat… Well, neither can I. So everything on the menu, man.” — Braun Strowman [15:10]

• His approach combines blue-collar gusto with awe for culinary variety (“I’m just a redneck that’s had so many amazing jobs… now it’s my opportunity to do more stuff I love, which is putting smiles on people’s faces.” [18:07]).
• Notable focus: food brings people together—conversations, new relationships, bonding.

Behind the Scenes: Eating and Wrestling Life

[16:07-22:28]

• Braun shares prep strategies for the show—hard fasting, cardio, and recovery after food marathons ("There's a lot of prep that goes into filming an episode...I won't eat again for 24-36 hours after that" [16:08]).
• His culinary conversion moments: learning to love lamb and peas after years of hate [19:09].

Handling Public Recognition

[20:52-21:38]

• Braun is generally grateful for fan interaction, but admits airport baggage claims and mid-meal approaches can be taxing:

  “The day that stuff like that stops happening is the day that I need to worry that people are forgetting about me… but there’s a time and place for everything.” — Braun Strowman [21:00]

Food Challenge Advice

[21:38-22:28]

• Chris Cody plans to eat 99 chicken nuggets. Braun’s strategy? Drink water to “stretch your stomach” and maybe “get really stoned” [21:57].
  • Extended jokes about dipping nuggets in water vs. sauce ("I feel like ranch has a little bit more lubricity. Is that a word? I think lubrication." — Stugotz [22:44]).

The WWE Business & Developmental Crisis

[22:58-25:20]

• Braun candidly discusses how cutting local house shows hurts talent development:

  “All these little house shows… is hurting the talent because the talent doesn’t have an opportunity to go out and really refine their craft…That’s how I learned how to do it all.” — Braun Strowman [23:43]

• Recognizes TKO’s financial concerns but frames it as a loss for both audience connection and the craft.

Travel, Memories, and Wrestling Life

[27:27-30:02]

• Braun describes the wild WWE travel schedule pre-pandemic ("We would fly out Friday morning...drive 300 miles...I did that for 3 or 4 and a half years straight" [27:39]).
• Shares gratitude that Everything on the Menu allows him to show his real personality (Adam Scherr), rather than just the Braun persona:

  “If WWE would have let me be Adam Scherr, I would have ruled the world.” — Braun Strowman [30:00]

Notable Road & Food Stories

[25:28-26:37]; [32:24-33:09]

• Bonding with former president George W. Bush at a charity golf event and grilling lobsters for him [32:24].
• His father’s legendary slow pitch softball career, racking up hundreds of home runs and entering four hall of fames [33:18].

5. Lighter Moments & Running Jokes

[30:02-37:06]

• Mike gets punked as a “sucker” for basic wrestler questions (“What’s your favorite John Cena story?”).
• The group riffs on journalism best practices (never a two-part question, open-ended prompts).
• Braun promises to visit Miami, try local Cuban sandwiches, and share his own tequila: “If you guys like tequila and you want to show me around Miami and change my opinion on Cuban sandwiches, we’ll throw a couple back…” [36:24].

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You got me picking between Disney and...that’s how bad this is getting. I’m not going to watch.” — Dan Le Batard [08:34]
• "I fee fi fo fonged my way through life for a good while—I was pretty damn good at it.” — Braun Strowman, on breaking stereotypes [18:33]
• “These little house shows… is hurting the talent… That’s how I learned how to do it all.” — Braun Strowman [23:43]
• “The day that stuff like that stops happening is the day I need to worry that people are forgetting about me.” — Braun Strowman [21:00]
• “Lubricity. Noun. The property or state of being lubricious.” — Chris Coates [30:04]
• “If WWE let me be Adam Scherr, I would have ruled the world.” — Braun Strowman [30:00]
• "My dad hit 491 home runs in 192 games...the apple hit every branch on the way out of the tree" — Braun Strowman [33:18]
• "I miss being in the ring and being in the locker room with the boys. The rest of it, I need a break." — Braun Strowman [26:39]
• “Chris gets this look on his face like...what the hell are you saying?” — Jonathan Zaslow about Greg Cody [38:47]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Stat of the Day & Banter: [01:11–04:06]
• Sports Media & Streaming Rants: [07:01–09:41]
• WWE Attendance & Fan Disconnect: [09:41–12:16]
• Braun Strowman Joins (Show Launches): [14:41]
• Everything on the Menu—Premise and Insights: [15:10–19:26]
• Food Challenge Tips: [21:38–22:28]
• WWE Development House Show Problem: [22:58–25:20]
• Travel/Lifestyle & Real Personality: [27:27–30:02]
• Braun’s Famous Fans (George W. Bush): [32:20–33:09]
• Father’s Softball Legacy: [33:18]
• Invitation to Miami & Food Tour Tequila Plans: [36:17–36:46]

Tone & Style Notes

• The episode is lively, tongue-in-cheek, and full of rapid-fire improv.
• Braun Strowman emerges as sincere, forthright, and well-spoken—even poking fun at his “monster” persona.
• The hosts shift easily from sharp sports/cultural criticism to warm, goofy camaraderie.

Summary Takeaway

This hour showcases the Dan Le Batard Show’s unique blend of wrestling nostalgia, sports-business scrutiny, and offbeat personality-driven humor. Braun Strowman provides a compelling, fresh perspective on life after WWE and the power of food to connect people while offering behind-the-scenes wrestling insights and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. If you enjoy rowdy, unscripted conversations that bridge sports, food, and pop culture, this hour delivers.