Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: Hour 2 - "You Know Bout That?"

Date: October 30, 2025
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz
Featured Guests: Jessica Smetana, Adnan Virk, Amin Elhassan, Tony, Chris Cote, Jeremy

Episode Overview

Broadcast from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, this hour of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz delivers its signature blend of rapid-fire sports banter, comedic segments, and pop-culture commentary. The episode is rich in NBA and college football discussion, features “You Know Bout That?” with Amin Elhassan, and checks in with Jessica Smetana for college football insight and social media oddities. The famous “Pitch Clock” segment returns, featuring baseball trivia and a deep dive with Adnan Virk into the World Series.

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. NFL & Lamar Jackson’s Career (02:36–04:22)

• Chris Cote shares Lamar Jackson’s impressive pre-injury stats: a passer rating of 130.5, 10 TDs, 1 INT, and a high-scoring offense.
• Adnan Virk raises the question of whether Jackson needs a "mid-career adjustment" similar to Kobe and Jordan, moving from athleticism-driven play to a more sustainable style. He points out that most of Jackson’s injuries don’t actually arise from rushing plays but are often mysterious or happen off camera.
  • “His injuries, if you think back on them, you rarely see them… It’s after the game. Wait, what happened to Lamar Jackson?” (Adnan Virk, 03:49)

2. NBA Early-Season Rapid Fire: "You Know Bout That?" (04:43–08:57)

Hosted by Jeremy, with Amin Elhassan as the knowledge base, this snappy segment probes Amin’s expertise on various NBA teams after the first few weeks of the season.

• Austin Reaves:
  • Increased aggressiveness and responsibility due to stars’ absence; draws praise for earning more free throws and evolving his game.
  • “He’s getting to the free throw line a zillion times more than he ever has in his career. And it’s made him a better player.” (Amin, 05:11)
• Orlando Magic:
  • Overcoming the sophomore slump but has yet to adapt to increased scouting.
• Chicago Bulls:
  • Billy Donovan’s revamped offense with improved ball movement, moving away from stagnant iso-ball.
• Indiana Pacers:
  • Injuries abound, but competitiveness remains.
• New Orleans Pelicans:
  • Zion Williamson’s limited impact and the dominance of the Nuggets; Jokic is still exceptional but requires less offensive load.
  • “He doesn’t have to do all that stuff. He can take eight shots and dominate a game now.” (Amin, 07:52)

Fun Moment:

• Amin’s high success rate (4 out of 5) in the rapid-fire earns him collective congratulations and light teasing about what NBA stories now "matter."

3. Jessica Smetana on Weddings, Cookie Tables, and College Football (13:18–22:14)

• Jessica recounts attending a “cookie table wedding” in Pittsburgh, describing the regional tradition of setting out dozens of homemade cookies at receptions.
  • "There were over 220 dozen cookies baked for the cookie table at the wedding…" (Jessica, 15:07)
• LSU Football & Louisiana Politics:
  • The governor publicly disparages the athletic director’s hiring decisions, insisting he'd prefer Donald Trump choose LSU’s next coach—a sign of state-level drama.
• College Football Analysis:
  • Vanderbilt’s shot at upsetting Texas is discussed in depth, highlighting their improving offense and Texas’s defensive test.
  • Jessica confirms Mississippi State is “sneaky decent” but still struggles in close games.
• Fun Banter:
  • Jokes about “gooning” and food “gooners” intermingle with the sports content.

4. Internet Minute: AI Slop Photos & Viral Fakes (22:22–24:28)

• Jessica notes the proliferation of AI-manipulated images of college football coaches performing heroic deeds, especially on Facebook.
  • “...fake, completely fabricated AI slop pictures. And people are sharing them… believing that they’re real.” (Jessica, 23:09)
• She recalls an absurd viral claim of Brent Venables somehow singing "God Bless America" to protesters, as an example of how AI fakes are shaping sports stories.

5. The "Pitch Clock" Segment: Baseball Trivia & 2025 World Series Analysis (27:46–42:27)

Part 1: 2005 World Series Lineup Trivia (28:09–29:27+)

• Stugotz, Jeremy, and Chris Cote struggle through recalling the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros’ starting lineups, displaying classic sports trivia anxiety and comical self-doubt.

Part 2: World Series Deep Dive with Adnan Virk (30:44–42:27)

• Adnan’s Top 5 Individual Performances of the World Series:
  1. Freddie Freeman – Key walk-off HR in Game 3 sparks discussion; “parents are both Canadian” noted as a Toronto connection.
  2. Bo Bichette – Returns from injury, plays a new position, provides steady production.
  3. Yamamoto – Complete game in Game 2; defies “Japanese pitchers need extra rest” myth.
  4. Shohei Ohtani – On-base 9 times in a game, 4 extra-base hits, pitches 6 innings in same game—called a “marvel, a freak.”
  5. Vlad Jr. – Powering the Blue Jays with clutch home runs, living up to his $500 million contract.
• Series Dynamics:
  • The Blue Jays’ contact-heavy offense versus the Dodgers’ pitching, Toronto’s surprising run, Shane Bieber and Trey Savage’s pitching, and the massive Canadian TV audience (15% of Canada tuning in).
• Final Predictions:
  • Adnan predicts the Jays will win in 7, emphasizing the cultural significance in Canada:
    • “For a country of 41 million… 7 million is watching. 15% of the population. Americans, there’s 330 million… It’s like 55, 60 million people watching a baseball game.”
  • Stugotz jokes about the challenge of pulling Max Scherzer from a Game 7.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "His injuries... you rarely see them… It’s after the game. Wait, what happened to Lamar Jackson?"
  — Adnan Virk, on the mysteries of NFL injuries (03:49)

• "He doesn’t have to do all that stuff. He can take eight shots and dominate a game now."
  — Amin Elhassan, on Nikola Jokic’s evolution (07:52)

• "There were over 220 dozen cookies baked for the cookie table at the wedding."
  — Jessica Smetana, on Pittsburgh wedding culture (15:07)

• "It’s just like kind of diabolical to know that you’re about to accept a job but you still have dinner with the recruit’s family and... take three servings of their burnt ends."
  — Jessica Smetana, on Brian Kelly’s infamous recruiting dinner (20:36)

• “...fake, completely fabricated AI slop pictures. And people are sharing them… believing that they’re real.”
  — Jessica Smetana, on viral AI sports photos (23:09)

• "For a country of 41 million… 7 million is watching. 15% of the population."
  — Adnan Virk, emphasizing World Series’ cultural weight in Canada (41:27)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Lamar Jackson & NFL Injuries: 02:36–04:22
• NBA Rapid Fire ("You Know Bout That?"): 04:43–08:57
• Jessica Smetana’s Cookie Table & CFB: 13:18–22:14
• Internet Minute – AI Slop Photos: 22:22–24:28
• Pitch Clock: Baseball Trivia/World Series Preview: 27:46–42:27

Tone & Style

The episode maintains the Le Batard Show’s trademark humorous, irreverent, and conversational tone—balancing deeply knowledgeable sports takes (especially from Virk, Smetana, and Elhassan) with playful jabs, banter, and cultural sidebars. Each segment flows naturally, with the cast riffing off each other’s jokes and insights while seamlessly transitioning between sports, food, and internet ephemera.

Final Thoughts

Hour 2 of "You Know Bout That?" encapsulates what makes The Dan Le Batard Show a cult favorite: smart, unpredictable, and endlessly entertaining. Whether it’s breaking down the intricacies of the NBA or lamenting AI’s infiltration of college football narratives, the show delivers a unique, laughter-filled take on the latest in sports and culture—backed by both raw expertise and a willingness not to take anything (including themselves) too seriously.