The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Hour 2: Greg Almost Sleeps (feat. Amin Elhassan)
Date: December 15, 2025
Location: The Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Guests: Amin Elhassan

Episode Overview

This hour brings trademark Dan Le Batard Show energy as Dan, Stugotz, Greg Cody, and Amin Elhassan dissect the latest sports headlines, mostly from the NFL and NBA, with irreverence and insight. The hosts jump from weekend football observations, Wemby-mania, and Cowboys debacles to casino stories, gift-giving controversies, and speculative NBA trade conversation. Amin nearly nods off but still drops sharp takes, while the group’s signature blend of comedy, sports analysis, and pop-culture references shines throughout.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Weekend NFL & NBA Observations

[01:55–09:16]

• Dan’s Voice “Presented by Vegas”: Dan struggles with a rough, Vegas-affected voice, joking, “Weekend Observations is presented by Miller Lite, and my voice is presented by Las Vegas.” (02:05)

• Victor Wembanyama’s Outing:

  • Dan gushes over Wembanyama’s dominant return after injury, suggesting for the first time, he could be the greatest ever:

    “Wemby might have been the first time I've actually considered he could be the greatest player of all time.” (02:48–03:00)

    • The best team in the league looked “terrified every time he was on the floor.”
  • Panel agrees Wemby instantly alters any game’s pace and outcome.

• Dallas Cowboys’ “Duxiana Mattress” Analogy:

  • Dan delivers a memorable Cowboys insult:

    “They got a bed. It's a beautiful bed with a Duxiana mattress … and then they proceeded to take a fantastic dump in the middle of it.” (03:43–03:46)

  • A classically Le Batard euphemism for the Cowboys failure.

• Fun with NFL Names:

  • Dan rattles off “Top 5 NFL player names that could be accountants,” led by “Jackson Smith-Njigba.” (04:45–05:14)
  • Greg Cody suggests Andrew Van Ginkel; Dan notes, “It’s my list.”

2. Pop Culture, Casino Tales & NBA Cup

[05:51–08:45]

• Natalie Imbruglia/Chiefs Joke:

  • Dan riffs on Mahomes’ injury set to Imbruglia’s “Torn”:

    “She's wide awake and knows that Mahomes ACL is torn.”
    (05:51)

• Michelle Beadle’s Gambling Luck:

  • Dan recounts losing his cash in 22 seconds at a Vegas slot machine, only for Michelle Beadle to win $6,000 (multiple times) on the same machine:

    “If I wasn't there, I would have said, I'm a liar. I saw it with my own eyes.” (08:45–09:10)

• Desmond Bane: NBA’s “Purveyor of Shenanigans”:

  • Dan celebrates Bane’s antics,

    “Needlessly escalating situations, then telling the ref, ‘I'm just trying to protect my guy.’ I love it.” (07:38–07:55)

3. Dylan Brooks vs. LeBron: The NBA’s Latest Drama

[09:21–12:06]

• On-Court Antics:
  • The crew analyzes the escalating feud:
    • Brooks’ antics are seen as not always calculated—sometimes he “blacks out” and isn’t fully self-aware.

    “Apparently, like, no, he really is like not present of mind ... He's just his own little world.” – Dan (11:10–11:22)

  • LeBron’s “veteran manipulation” gets praise:

    “Part of being a vet in this league is knowing when someone is running in the red ... and using that against them. And LeBron, I thought, did a great job of that last night.” – Dan (11:51–12:06)

4. Greg Cody Show Promo & Absurd Holiday Gifts

[12:06–14:22]

• Dave Barry’s Gift Guide:
  • Amin describes highlights like a “toilet with a mirror on it—for those who want accuracy while wiping.” (12:56)
  • Banter ensues:

    “Can you think of anything you'd rather see less?” – Mike Ryan (13:07)

  • Amin jokes about being a “terrible gift giver,” adopting the “no holidays or birthdays” philosophy to avoid gift anxiety:

    “I don’t like giving gifts … That part of my brain doesn’t exist ... it’s all a defense mechanism.” – Dan (14:10–14:18)

  • Panel pushes back on the merits of a toilet mirror as a real present.

5. Hypotheticals & NBA Trade Talk: Should the Spurs Go After Giannis?

[18:07–20:28]

• Amin’s Reasoning Against a Spurs-Giannis Deal:
  • “Why would you cash those pieces in that will be championship contention worthy in no time for a guy who's in his 30s ... it's not a knock on Giannis ... but we're baking this cake, why are we trying to jack it up ... and shortchange this process?”
    • Spurs’ promising core is reasoned to be more valuable than mortgaging for a star on a huge contract. (18:07–19:36)
  • Tony notes, “The best time to do it was during the NBA draft ... now you already know what you have.” (19:36–19:58)

6. AFC/NFL Playoff Picture: Jags, Bills, Chargers, and the Chiefs’ Fall

[21:37–43:44]

• Open AFC Discussion:

  • Amin and Greg debate top AFC contenders. Amin likes the Chargers (despite their flaws); Greg sees their O-line issues as fatal.
  • “Everyone’s flawed” is the consensus, and North Florida optimism abounds:

    “Trevor Lawrence has been playing great football ... why can't the Jags make a run?” – Tony (21:37–22:05)

  • The panel pokes fun at Amin’s drowsiness—hence the episode title “Greg Almost Sleeps.”

• Bills' Playoff Struggles & Josh Allen’s Burden:

  • Dan points to the Bills’ defensive issues and immense pressure on Josh Allen:

    “You will not win a playoff game against a good team allowing those rushing totals ... asking so much of Josh Allen as to be unreasonable.” (36:18–37:39)

  • Tony’s stat: “The rest of the NFL is 4 and 26 when they allow 185 rushing yards or more in a game.” (38:54)
  • Playoff matchups discussed: “Bills would face Jacksonville in the first round ... Josh Allen is a wizard ... but this will be their toughest route yet.” – Mike Ryan (38:15–39:34)

• Chiefs’ Dynasty Ends with a Whimper:

  • Shock at Chris Jones not knowing they’re eliminated:

    “That’s the whimpering end of a dynasty right there ... I didn’t have it all going like this where we were just sort of like, oh, is that over?” – Greg (41:42)

  • Panel processes the NFL’s “end of an era,” with Mahomes’ injury symbolizing the close of a dominant run:

    “Only one injury on that team that can happen like that to make it feel like that ... is this really over?” – Greg (43:06)

7. NFL Quarterback Injuries & Playoff Firsts

[44:39–44:51]

• The panel marvels that for the first time since 1998, the NFL postseason will not have Manning, Brady, or Mahomes:

  “This is the first time since 1998 we're gonna have a postseason in the NFL that won't have Manning, Brady, or Mahomes.” – Matthew (44:43–44:49)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Wemby might have been the first time I've actually considered he could be the greatest player of all time.” – Dan Le Batard (02:48)
• “They got a bed. It's a beautiful bed with a Duxiana mattress ... and then they proceeded to take a fantastic dump in the middle of it.” – Dan Le Batard (03:45)
• “If I wasn't there, I would have said, I’m a liar. I saw it with my own eyes.” – Dan, on Beadle’s slot machine jackpot (08:53)
• “Part of being a vet in this league is knowing when someone is running in the red and not under control and using that against them. And LeBron, I thought, did a great job of doing that last night.” – Dan Le Batard (11:51–12:06)
• “I’m a terrible gift giver ... I don’t believe in holidays or birthdays because I don’t like giving gifts ... it’s a defense mechanism.” – Dan (14:10–14:18)
• “Why are we trying to jack it [the Spurs] up to 800 degrees and shortchange this process?” – Amin Elhassan, on Giannis trade speculation (19:07–19:21)
• “That’s the whimpering end of a dynasty right there ... I didn’t have it all going like this ... is it over forever?” – Greg Cody, on Chiefs’ elimination (41:41–42:01)
• “This is the first time since 1998 we're gonna have a postseason in the NFL that won't have Manning, Brady, or Mahomes.” – Matthew (44:43–44:49)

Timestamped Segment Highlights

• [02:48] – Wembanyama greatest ever conversation
• [03:45] – Cowboys “shitting the bed” anecdote
• [08:45] – Michelle Beadle’s $6,000 casino win
• [09:52–12:06] – Dylan Brooks vs. LeBron breakdown
• [12:27] – Dave Barry’s holiday gift guide (“toilet mirror”)
• [18:07–20:28] – Spurs-Giannis trade logic
• [21:37–22:48] – AFC playoff picture, Jags discussion, Amin’s drowsiness
• [36:18–39:34] – Bills’ rushing defense woes and playoff implications
• [41:42–43:06] – Chiefs’ elimination / end of an NFL dynasty

Conclusion

This episode exemplifies the show’s signature mix of sports insight, rapid-fire banter, deep dives into headlines/drama, and the comedic quirks of its cast and guests. Sports fans curious about the NFL/NBA’s current landscape—particularly AFC chaos, the Bills’ perennial heartbreak, end of the Chiefs era, and NBA speculation—will find plenty of unique context and humor here.

Amin’s looming sleepiness, Beadle’s legendary slot luck, and Dan’s Vegas-worn voice all add that essential Le Batard touch.