The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz – Hour 2: Left Field Le Batard

Date: January 13, 2026
Guests: Billy Corben, Edgerrin James
Location: The Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

This episode blends sports, Miami culture, and playful in-fighting as Dan Le Batard, Stugotz and the crew welcome filmmaker Billy Corben and Miami Hurricanes football legend Edgerrin James. The discussion is a dynamic, sometimes heated celebration (and roast) of Miami sports and identity, with segments on college football, journalism, local rivalries, and nostalgia, all delivered in the show’s trademark irreverent tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Miami Hurricanes Fandom: The Billy Corben–Mike Ryan Beef

Timestamps: 00:08–12:17

• Rundown: Billy Corben’s Miami Hurricanes “fandom” is questioned by Mike Ryan, who accuses Corben of being a late-arriving, fair-weather supporter. Billy defends his credentials, citing family tradition and the objectivity he brings as a journalist.

• Highlights/Quotes:

  • Billy Corben: “I was born a fan and he's a fanatic... I still can see the forest for the trees.” (01:10)
  • Mike Ryan: “You weren't with us when shit was rough... And you were one of us.” (03:38)

• Tension Peaks: Mike wants an apology from Billy for his sarcastic takes on the Hurricanes during their struggles. Billy refuses, standing by his critiques.

  • Billy Corben: "Absolutely not." (05:47)

• Greg Cody's beef with Billy is also addressed—more about stadium funding and local politics, which Billy dismisses as less enthralling:

  • Greg Cody: “He’s a little bit of a self-appointed policeman of morality.” (07:54)
  • Billy Corben: “He’s a sports welfare queen and it's a one-issue thing.” (08:56)

2. Cultural Miami Debate: Who Really Represents the City?

Timestamps: 10:57–12:17

• The crew debates the “most Miami” businesses and figures, tossing around names from Pitbull to Leon Medical Centers, Pinecrest Bakery, and Billy’s production company, Raconteur.
• Dan Le Batard: “In terms of presenting us to the world? Very few people have ever done that better than Billy Corben.” (11:18)
• Billy Corben: "He's Mr. 305. I'm Mr. 786." (11:45)

3. The U Is Back: Conversation with Edgerrin James

Timestamps: 16:30–24:18

• Pride in Miami: Edgerrin James expresses deep pride in his alma mater’s football resurgence, crediting coach Mario Cristobal for keeping local talent at home.

  • Edgerrin James: “Mario understood the assignment… Now these boys... are creating their own legacy.” (19:55)

• On Malachi Toney: Edgerrin and the panel marvel at star freshman Malachi Toney:

  • Dan Le Batard: “Malachi Tony is unlike any player I’ve seen in the uniform.” (20:27)
  • Edgerrin James: “He can play. That’s one element... nobody else in college football has.” (21:54)

• The Legacy Question: Dan tries to get Edge to crown the best Miami player ever; Edge gracefully dodges, praising the collective.

• Reliving the Past and Making It Present: Former players, including Edgerrin, find joy in being energized fans now—Miami finally justifies the pride.

4. College Football Nostalgia & Brotherhood

Timestamps: 30:12–34:45

• Discussion on how the Hurricanes' recent success feels for former players, and how Mario Cristobal’s tenure has brought the alumni and brotherhood back together.
  • Edgerrin James: "You have one of us at the helm... It’s bringing that whole Miami thing back. So this time it's real." (32:16)
  • Edgerrin James: “Now it’s a collaboration of everybody coming... what makes us stick.” (33:14)

5. Ticket Demand & Watch Parties

Timestamps: 37:24–39:05

• Demand for national championship tickets is through the roof, with players and alumni scrambling for access. Luther Campbell issues a PSA: stop asking him for tickets.
  • Edgerrin James: “They made it real clear that you’re not gonna be able to get tickets. And I really don’t understand it.” (37:47)
• South Florida finds ways to celebrate—the watch parties will be “popping.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mike Ryan on Billy Corben's fandom:
  “You weren’t with us when shit was rough. You were laughing at us... And you were one of us.” (03:38)

• Billy Corben on Miami cultural reality:
  “There is no market, particularly in this town, for telling the truth. That is an absolute fact. In Miami, we do not have reality. We have realty.” (04:46)

• Edgerrin James on Mario Cristobal and Miami football:
  “Mario understood the assignment… Now these boys... are creating their own legacy.” (19:55)

• Billy Corben, pridefully referencing Miami area codes:
  "He's Mr. 305. I'm Mr. 786." (11:45)

Segment Timestamps for Easy Navigation

| Timestamp | Segment Highlights | |----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:08–12:17 | Billy Corben vs. Mike Ryan & Greg Cody—Miami fandom, journalism | | 10:57–12:17 | "Most Miami" debate: Raconteur, Pitbull, Leon Medical | | 16:30–24:18 | Edgerrin James on Miami’s resurgence & Malachi Toney | | 30:12–34:45 | The Miami brotherhood, alumni, Mario Cristobal’s impact | | 37:24–39:05 | Ticket scramble: Championship fever in Miami |

Tone and Atmosphere

• Chaotic, combative, affectionate: The show’s classic "family roast" energy is on display. Corben, a Miami icon in documentary filmmaking, is both celebrated and mocked for his objectivity and wit. Edgerrin James brings calm, pride, and humility, embodying the Miami football spirit.
• Nostalgic yet forward-looking: The conversation consistently loops from Miami’s historic glory and past pains, to the current, vicarious excitement of the Hurricanes’ resurgence.

Closing Moments

• The telestrator bit, typically a comedic prop, flops hilariously as Dan attempts to get Edgerrin James to use it; the crew dismantles the segment in meta-fashion.
  • Dan Le Batard: “It was a terrible idea, but this was the idea...” (41:35)
  • Edgerrin James: “Dan comes... He comes left field sometimes. You just gotta make the proper adjustment.” (27:17)

This episode is a must for Hurricane diehards and curious sports fans alike—a Miami-centric ride that's as much about the culture, jabs, and camaraderie of being "from here" as it is about the Canes' actual football. If you’re looking for hard-hitting analysis sprinkled with Miami in-jokes, gleeful chaos, and nostalgia, it doesn’t get more "Le Batard Show" than this hour.