The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: Hour 2: Zaslow Makes the List
Date: December 9, 2025

Overview

Broadcast live from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Hour 2 of "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz" mixes the show’s signature blend of sports, pop-culture banter, and comedic chaos. This episode centers on an extended running gag involving Jonathan Zaslow (Zaz) repeatedly "making the list" for various on-air gaffes, a movie trivia segment that devolves into a stubborn dispute over an incorrectly remembered actor, and lively discussion about Philip Rivers potentially returning to NFL action. The cast also takes time to poke fun at college football playoff controversies and dig into social rituals around postgame interviews, fan reactions, and more.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Nutty Fan” Finals and Opening Banter

[01:40–02:17]

• Show launches with a comedic sponsored segment, hyping the “2025 Nuttiest Fan” finals, poking fun at the announcer tripping over the word “vote.”
• Lighthearted exchange on fan nominations, featuring South Florida references and classic show inside jokes.

“I said fote I was cooking there—vote and we will announce the winner at the end of the week.”
—Show Producer/Assistant [01:54]

2. Zaslow’s On-Air Interruptions and the “List”

[02:17–03:07]

• Hunter Jurecheck calls out Zaslow for repeatedly interrupting Dan, which spirals into the show’s recurring “you just made the list” punishment bit.
• The team likens Zaslow’s flubs to disastrous sports plays.

“No, you just made the list.”
—Hunter Jurecheck [03:01]

3. Movie Confusion: The “Rock” and the Golden Globes

[03:33–04:34]

• Dan incorrectly refers to Dwayne Johnson as “Rock,” leading to a spirited debate about wrestling personas versus “movie guy” credentials.
• The cast teases Dan about his supposed love of movies and wrestling, quickly exposing gaps in his knowledge.

“No, it’s not Dwayne Rock Johnson. It’s Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.”
—Hunter Jurecheck [04:00]

4. Movie Trivia Segment: “Yo, You Know That Movie?”

[07:02–20:01]

• Mike Ryan sets up a recurring game testing Zaslow’s recall of various movies.
• Zaslow admits to not seeing several films, and struggles to recall basic details of others, particularly “Outbreak,” insisting Michael Rapaport was in it.
• This devolves into a comic dispute, with the crew consulting IMDb and repeatedly admonishing Zaslow, adding to his “list” infractions.
• Banter includes references to movies like Paid in Full, Collateral Damage, True Lies, Step Up, Interview with the Vampire, The Prestige, The Illusionist, First Blood, and American Gangster.
• A highlight is the Mandela Effect-like confusion over actors in Outbreak, with Dan refusing to admit Patrick Dempsey played “Patient Zero,” not Michael Rapaport.

“He 1000% is [in Outbreak].”
—Dan Le Batard, refusing correction [15:49]

“Your name is Hunter Jurecheck. Right now you owe the biggest apology to Patrick Dempsey. Number one. Number two, our audience. Number three, me.”
—Hunter Jurecheck [19:37]

Memorable Quotes

• “Let's bet IMDb.” – Hunter Jurecheck [16:06]
• “I feel like I’m taking crazy pills right now. He was definitely in the movie.” – Dan Le Batard [17:11]
• “Guess who’s gonna be wrong in front of everybody. His name’s Mike Ryan.” – Dan Le Batard [16:15]

5. Philip Rivers’ Return – Midlife Quarterbacking

[24:30–28:58]

• Discussion shifts to rumors of Philip Rivers possibly rejoining the Colts and what this might mean for Hall of Fame eligibility, his family life, and the quarterback job market.
• Panel alternates between sports analysis and riffs about Rivers' personal motivations, joking he must really hate being at home to want to return.
• Brief tangent on other NFL players pursuing “normal” jobs post-career.

“It’s like Rocky in Rocky IV. He’s like, oh, I gotta go fight in Russia. ... You’ll go anywhere when you’re sick and tired of all the noise at home.”
—Mike Ryan [25:27]

6. Quarterback Alternatives: The End of the Kaep Era

[28:24–29:36]

• The cast brings up Colin Kaepernick as a “better fit” alternative to Rivers, then note how the NFL effectively waited out the public debate for Kaepernick’s return.

“It’s the first time I've thought about Colin Kaepernick in a good year and a half. ... That’s how you know this is well past the expiration date.”
—Hunter Jurecheck [28:41]

7. Monday Night Football: Herbert’s Awkward Interview

[30:30–32:37]

• Laura Rutledge’s brief, awkward postgame interview with Justin Herbert is analyzed and mocked for Herbert’s lack of enthusiasm.
• The crew explains how highly coordinated these sideline interviews are, dismissing any notion of spontaneity and joking about Herbert’s naive reaction.

“The PR director literally says to her, okay, Justin’s ready to go. And then she starts asking him questions.”
—Dan Le Batard [31:58]

8. Listener Mailbag & College Football Playoff Drama

[37:36–46:25]

• Dan and Tony air frustrations with constant listener messages about “Landman,” a recurring bit.
• They tease fans for demanding faster reactions to college football playoff drama, particularly regarding Notre Dame and missing out on interviews or podcast appearances.
• There’s in-depth breakdown of CFP process outrage, media spin, and the politics of Notre Dame’s standing versus SEC schools, poking fun at perceived injustices and conference maneuvering.

"They are all mad about being jerked around with the process at the CFP ... and Pete Bavacqua doesn’t have the stones to go at Greg Sankey because ... Greg Sankey actually controls the entire CFP.”
—Hunter Jurecheck [43:44]

“We all know what they’re doing. ... This is the one time you couldn’t win one of your two important games to actually get into the tournament. And you want to be a baby about it. And you want to punch down on poor Jim Phillips when you don’t have the balls to go after Greg Sankey."
—Hunter Jurecheck [45:26]

Notable Quotes & Moments w/ Timestamps

• On Zaslow’s interruptions: “There was a sequence there. You interrupted Dan not once but twice in a matter of four seconds. ... You just made the list.” —Hunter Jurecheck [02:30–03:01]
• Dan clings to a misremembered movie fact: “He 1000% is [in Outbreak] ... Michael Rappaport was in Outbreak, and he had the monkey and he got really sick.” —Dan Le Batard [15:49, 18:30]
• Calling out quarterback motivations: “I took it the way Dan took it earlier, which is he must really hate his family ... You'll go anywhere when you’re sick and tired of all the noise at home, even Russia on Christmas Day.” —Mike Ryan [25:27]
• Mocking the outrage at CFP committees: "They are all mad about being jerked around with the process at the CFP ..." —Hunter Jurecheck [43:44]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Start | End | |--------------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------| | Nuttiest Fan, show warmup | 01:40 | 02:17 | | Zaslow interrupts, “the list” bit | 02:17 | 03:07 | | Movie trivia/"Yo, You Know That Movie?" segment | 07:02 | 20:01 | | Philip Rivers & NFL career resurrections | 24:30 | 28:58 | | Laura Rutledge & MNF postgame interviews | 30:30 | 32:37 | | CFB Playoff, Notre Dame discourse | 37:36 | 46:25 |

Closing Thoughts

This episode is a classic example of “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” at its best—anarchic, irreverent, and deeply invested in sports and pop-culture minutiae. The team’s chemistry shines through in spontaneous arguments, escalating bits, and rapid-fire interplay. Whether they’re dissecting Hall of Fame eligibility, lampooning sideline interview protocols, or debating the details of obscure movies, the show’s energy and wit create a consistently entertaining and unpredictable experience.