The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Hour 2: The 3-Day Household Name (feat. Sid Seixeiro)

February 24, 2026

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the crew broadcast from the Elser Hotel in Miami and are joined by Canadian broadcaster Sid Seixeiro. The central theme is friendly hockey rivalry between the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on the U.S. Men's Hockey Team's recent gold medal win and the cultural, emotional, and media contrasts in hockey fandom across the two nations. There’s a sharp blend of sports debate, playful jabs, and conversations about national identity, media markets, and what it means to be “household names” in the world of North American hockey.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The US Gold Medal Celebration and Canadian Envy

• Miami Celebrates U.S. Hockey Gold:
  • The crew shares stories about Miami’s relatively modest but enthusiastic gold medal festivities at “11” nightclub. Sid playfully mocks South Florida’s small but boisterous hockey following.
    • “Congratulations. You filled a nightclub in Miami. Good job, guys.” — Sid Seixeiro [01:25]
  • Sid’s recurring theme: the pain for passionate Canadian fans as they watch Miami’s casual, almost indifferent reaction to what Canadians consider a life-defining sports moment.
    • “This is…like if Latvia beat you guys in Olympic basketball. Honestly, what headspace would you be at?” — Sid Seixeiro [02:28]

2. Who’s To Blame? The Crosby Conjecture

• Sidney Crosby's Absence:
  • Sid asserts Crosby’s absence cost Canada the gold, amplifying the emotional difference in American (carefree) and Canadian (anguished) perspectives.
    • “Who wouldn’t have panicked? Who would have been steady? …Sidney Crosby. And he wasn’t out there. He is the conscience. He is better than any American player to ever live.” — Sid Seixeiro [05:00]
  • Mike Ryan and Dan riff on the “Crosby was their 5th best player” take, with Sid incredulous at the nonchalance.

3. Connor McDavid: Greatness or Overrated?

• Greg Cody Tries to Rebrand McDavid:
  • Greg Cody, embracing his French-Canadian roots (“It’s Cote!”), presses the idea that McDavid is “McOverrated” for not winning enough at the biggest stages.
    • “Are you finally coming to grips with the idea that Connor McDavid is McOverrated?” — Greg Cody [06:37]
  • Sid fires back, listing McDavid’s titles, stats, and citing Edmonton’s struggles as evidence of a nuanced, not overrated, career.
    • “He’s 29. He’s better than any American player to ever live.” — Sid Seixeiro [07:51]

4. The Debate: Cup or Country?

• Stanley Cup vs. Gold Medal:
  • Amin asks Sid if Canadians prefer a club Stanley Cup win or an Olympic gold medal. Sid’s verdict is emphatic: fans would trade nearly anything for a Cup in their city.
    • “They will sell unborn children to get a Cup in their market.” — Sid Seixeiro [22:10]
  • Discussion of regional divides in Canada—the Leafs fanbase as both nauseating and beloved—raises questions about whether a Cup for one city unites the country as much as a gold medal does.

5. Canadian Hockey Insecurity

• Canadian Sports Angst:
  • Sid details the pain of Canadian teams failing to win the Cup since 1993, blaming difficult media markets and taxes for player retention issues.
    • “There's a thing with certain elite level hockey players in this country. I think it’s…they can’t take the heat in the media market and they want a nice, comfortable media market…” — Sid Seixeiro [19:01]
  • TV ratings and media narratives in Canada evidence intense, nationwide engagement—contrasting sharply with Miami's casual attitude.

6. Analogies and Sports Radio Chaos

• Cross-Sport Metaphors:
  • Mike Ryan’s analogy of McDavid as a “slalom skier” and Crosby as a “NASCAR driver” draws both laughs and confusion, highlighting the challenge of comparing stars across eras and styles [20:03].
  • “How’re you gonna make a hockey analogy and reference two more obscure sports?” — Dan Le Batard [31:03]

7. Lightning Round and Sid’s Quiz

• The back half morphs into the “You Know About That?” lightning round with Amin answering rapid-fire sports queries (NBA, hockey, Miami vibes, etc.), keeping the playful, quick-hit energy up.
• Sid zings the crew with a final trivia question about the Panthers’ wild card situation—proving their local hockey expertise is, shall we say, limited.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I’m glad I’m talking to all eight hockey fans in South Florida.” — Sid Seixeiro [01:25]
• “It is ripping our guts out of our chests and laying them bare on the table.” — Sid Seixeiro, describing the Canadian reaction [02:23]
• “If Crosby’s not hurt, you guys are done.” — Sid Seixeiro [03:56]
• “You move on and talk about the kid from Kansas who hates basketball, doesn’t want to play. I know how you guys operate…we need psychiatric help.” — Sid Seixeiro [02:56]
• “He is the conscience. He is the calming influence. He is better than any American player to ever live.” — Sid Seixeiro on Crosby [05:00]
• “Frauds! USA Hockey are frauds for that performance. And you know exactly what I mean.” — Sid Seixeiro [08:18]
• “If there's a choice on the table…they will sell unborn children to get a Cup in their market.” — Sid Seixeiro [22:10]
• “Would you rather your team win another Premier League title or watch England win a World Cup for the first time in your lifetime?” — Sid Seixeiro, comparing soccer culture [23:55]
• “Remind them it’s pronounced Cote.” — Dan Le Batard, ribbing Greg Cody [25:35]

Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:29]–[01:58]: Miami’s celebration of the gold medal and Canadian incredulity.
• [02:22]–[07:47]: The pain of Canadian hockey fans, Crosby’s absence, and McDavid’s legacy.
• [08:44]–[10:27]: U.S. game strategy, Canadian media reaction, who deserved to win.
• [16:48]–[26:15]: National hockey identities, Canada’s Cup drought, media market divides.
• [21:58]–[25:31]: Cup vs. gold medal debate, regional vs. national pride.
• [31:31]–[38:57]: “You Know About That?” segment, NBA and media sidebars.
• [27:11]–[28:00]: Sid tests Miami’s hockey knowledge on Panthers’ playoff chances.
• [40:47]–[41:41]: Loyalty: club team vs. country, and confessions about rooting interests.

Flow & Tone

The conversation is fast-paced, playful, and peppered with classic “Le Batard Show” irreverence. Sid Seixeiro is a passionate, self-aware guest—delivering honest Canadian anguish with enough humor and theatricality to keep the tone lively and never too serious. The hosts reciprocate with sarcasm, self-deprecation (“We don’t care that much and it’s funnier that way”) and lots of mock bravado.

Summary for New Listeners

If you didn't catch the episode, you missed an epic cross-border hockey rant from Sid Seixeiro, who both lampoons and sincerely laments Canadian heartbreak over U.S. gold. The show explores deeper questions: What matters more—a Cup for your city or a gold medal for your country? Why do U.S. fans shrug off what Canadians desperately covet? Is Connor McDavid a legend or a letdown, and will the Stanley Cup ever go north again? Between the actual sports debate, sharp comedic timing, and playful chemistry, this episode’s a perfect snapshot of “The Dan Le Batard Show” at its best.