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Dan LeBatard (1:16)

Levator show with the Stugats podcast.

Greg Cody (1:23)

Before we go any further, because I

Chris Cody (1:25)

don't want to be aggregated just doing the thing to Orlovsky that everyone does, which is there was that one play that one time that any of us would have run terrified out of the end zone on and it's an indictment of his credibility. It is a tribute to his work ethic and he is maniacal and his information that he has climbed to the top of this particular business, which is easier than the one that he did before because he's really good.

Greg Cody (1:48)

And so when he says all of a sudden in Hot Take Land, Amendoza, the number one pick, hey this guy over here is better. And then you tell me their agencies are together and you also tell me that the information age is totally polluted on matters of credibility. I'm genuinely asking all of you what's fair critique here when somebody who's got when the person who's got the take is compromised, even though in perhaps this instance he really believes it and it's not a compromise, but he's giving you a take. No one else is giving you about 190 pound quarterback and is also represented by the same agency. What's conflict there on information and what's not?

Roy (2:26)

Summary

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Hour 2: Top 5 Things That Connote Jury Duty
Date: March 24, 2026
Recorded at: The Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Greg Cody, Mike Ryan, Chris Cody, Roy, Jeremy, Brad Williams, Siegfried, Amin Elhassan, and others

Episode Overview

This hour of the Dan Le Batard Show is a fast-paced, irreverent blend of sports media analysis, behind-the-scenes show banter, and classic comedic bits. The central theme revolves around the intersection of credibility and bias in sports punditry, with a lively debate about Dan Orlovsky’s quarterback draft rankings. The crew veers into nostalgic sideshows (notably American Ninja Warrior fail stories), wildly offbeat personal confessions, and concludes with Greg Cody’s much-maligned comedic top five list themed around jury duty. As always, the tone is both chaotic and playful, with sharp-witted interplay among the hosts and regulars.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dan Orlovsky’s Draft Analysis and Credibility (01:23–10:52)

Orlovsky's “Hot Take” on Ty Simpson (01:23–02:26):
The team analyzes NFL commentator Dan Orlovsky’s outlier ranking of quarterback Ty Simpson as the top draft prospect—especially given that both share the same agency.
- Chris Cody on Orlovsky's climb:
  
  “It is a tribute to his work ethic and he is maniacal...he has climbed to the top of this particular business, which is easier than the one that he did before because he’s really good.” (01:25)
- Greg Cody raises the conflict-of-interest question regarding media figures being repped by the same agency as athletes they cover.
How Much Agency Relationships Matter (02:26–04:20):
- Roy argues Orlovsky’s reputation suggests genuine conviction rather than agenda:
  
  "Because it's such a stark take...I have to believe that Dan Orlovsky truly believes it and isn't doing lip service because that's not what his track record has been." (03:40)
- Mike Ryan and Jeremy debate whether Orlovsky owes viewers full transparency about his agency tie—in an age when newsbreakers and analysts overlap and agency ties are common.
Analysts vs. Newsbreakers: Different Responsibilities (05:07–10:14):
- Mike Ryan draws a distinction between factual reporting (where bias is dangerous), and analysis (where opinions are expected but can still be swayed by relationships).
- The group recalls past bold draft proclamations, such as Mel Kiper’s overrating of Jimmy Clausen and Jaworski on Kaepernick, noting how such takes stick to a pundit’s legacy (06:01–08:15).
- The crew jokes about what Orlovsky's agency tie would even “get” him, ultimately landing on:
  
  “You do have access to insight that other people wouldn’t have on Ty Simpson because of it. Not everything is just spin and a nefarious plot..." (08:35, Mike Ryan)
Broader Sports Media Manipulation Themes (10:14–10:52):
- The conversation expands to describe how agents also shape coaching searches and GM opinions by flooding insiders with information, subtly steering media and management decisions.

2. Classic "Eagles and Turkeys" Bit & American Ninja Warrior Antics (13:17–22:05)

Amin Elhassan’s Game Show Misfire (14:10–16:18):
- The team derides Amin for “clipping his wings” while trying to launch a new game ("Turkey or Eagle"), recalling a public fail from his TV days—“you were once an eagle and now you’re a turkey!”
Most Watched American Ninja Warrior Wipeout? (15:00–21:22):
- Roy, Chris Cody, and Greg Cody debate whether Amin’s infamous fall was the most viewed Ninja Warrior video.
- Greg Cody digs into the context, noting the comic value of seeing familiar faces ("people like Paul Pierce could laugh at former executive Amin Elhassan…embarrassing himself").
- The group compares with the even more brutal “Charlie Hume nut shot” video:
  
  “If you were somebody who was drawing a cartoon to be funny, this is how somebody would hit their balls...” (20:04, Greg Cody)
- Playback and analysis of both pratfalls; affirmation that embarrassment, not athletic success, is TV gold.

3. Revelations from the "Poop Chats" (22:13–24:59)

Greg Cody’s Bathroom Bragging (22:13–24:59):
- An extended aside based on Greg’s boast:
  
  “I’m the most regular man in America.” (22:13)
- The team confesses to ongoing "poop chats," including Brad Williams meticulously tracking his numbers (121 poops in 83 days - 23:17).
- Mike Ryan deadpans:
  
  “That is too much for a human being to be going to the bathroom. That is not regular. That’s irregular. That is close to illness.” (24:20)
- Banter over health, regularity, and what constitutes appropriate group chat content.

4. Greg Cody’s “Top 5 Things That Connote Jury Duty” (27:19–29:38)

The Bit:
- Greg Cody (prompted for "Kathleen Turner voice," then defaulting to his own) presents a farcical list, sparking immediate disapproval.
  1. Juriassic Park
  2. English actor Chris Jury
  3. Aaron Judge
  4. 1978 49ers defensive back Bob Jury
  5. Jerry Seinfeld
    (28:07–28:38)
- The roundtable obliterates the list:
  
  “Brutal.” (28:38, Brad Williams)
  “You had two juries. It was a terrible list.” (29:39, Greg Cody)
  “That was terrible.” (35:03, Chris Cody)
Meta-Discussion on Top 5, Mount Rushmore/“Mount Gregmore” Mechanics (29:04–29:38):
- Ongoing confusion and jokes about whether Greg Cody’s "Mount Gregmore" (top five) is better than the classic Mount Rushmore (top four), and the complex mechanics of his March Madness bracket challenge.

5. Show Meta-Banter and Running Gags (32:12–36:51)

Greg Cody Called Out for “Legendary Badness”:
- Chris Cody rails against his father’s lack of comedic success on the day, openly shaming his efforts and referencing his recent absences and illnesses—
  
  “He’s undercut me. He’s not been good today.” (32:46)
- Banter about Scarface (“You think Scarface is a TV show?” - 32:12), and attempted impressions (Biden, Kathleen Turner, Jimmy Durante).
Pitch for a “South Beach Sessions” with Manu (36:13–37:42):
- A tongue-in-cheek pitch to Dan Le Batard to interview the extremely stoic world champion Hi-Li player Manu, with the expectation the interview would be both awkward and compelling by virtue of Manu's flat demeanor.
  
  “He has the emotion of a stone. Right. You’re not gonna get anything out of him, but I think if you play it straight, it could be both funny and engaging.” (36:44, Mike Ryan)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Orlovsky’s Integrity:
“I have to believe that Dan Orlovsky truly believes it and isn’t doing lip service because that’s not what his track record has been.” — Roy (03:40)
On Agency-Analyst Conflicts:
“You do have access to insight that other people wouldn’t have…not everything is just spin and a nefarious plot.” — Mike Ryan (08:35)
On Embarrassment as Good TV:
“People falling down, embarrassing themselves. You can watch that video for three straight hours or videos like it that comparable shame.” — Greg Cody (18:37)
On “Poop Chat” Regularity:
“That is too much for a human being to be going to the bathroom. That’s irregular. That’s close to illness.” — Mike Ryan (24:20)
On Greg’s Failed Top 5:
“Brutal.” — Brad Williams (28:38)
“You had two juries. It was a terrible list.” — Greg Cody (29:39)
Family Tension in Real Time:
“He’s undercut me. He’s not been good today.” — Chris Cody (32:46)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Dan Orlovsky Draft Take Debate: 01:23–10:52
American Ninja Warrior Memory Lane: 14:10–22:05
Poop Chat / Regularity Discussion: 22:13–24:59
Greg Cody’s Top 5 Jury Duty Bit: 27:19–29:38
Meta-Show Banter and “Mount Gregmore” Discussion: 29:04–32:12
Pitch for “South Beach Sessions” Interview: 36:13–37:42

Final Thoughts

This episode is a classic Le Batard Show hour: brisk, absurd, reflexively self-aware, and unafraid of getting uncomfortably honest or unusually silly. While it nominally covers a hot sports media topic, it’s the tangents—embarrassment, family feuds, bodily functions, and the loving evisceration of failed bits—that make it uniquely entertaining for both fans and newcomers.