Podcast Summary

Podcast: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Episode: Local Hour: Dan's Car Alarm (feat. Widespread Panic)
Date: January 7, 2026
Setting: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Overview

This Local Hour episode brings Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the usual cast together for a lively mix of sports—especially college football—media hijinks, Miami-centric banter, and a series of comic mishaps. The show jumps between a viral "studio undressing" incident, Miami Hurricanes football analysis, major college sports storylines, and the chaotic new world of NIL and transfer portal. The hosts’ chemistry, self-deprecating humor, and layered local knowledge make for an episode that’s as playful as it is insightful.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. The Zaslow Green Room Fiasco

Timestamps: 00:30–07:42

• Zaslow is caught on studio cameras undressing in what he believed was a private green room. Chris Cody discovers the situation and (helpfully) alerts everyone.
• The crew riff on HR violations, privacy, and the unintended voyeurism of workplace cameras.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Chris Cody actually said ‘He’s taking his shirt off. I hope he doesn’t take his pants off. My God, he’s taking his pants off!’” —Dan (06:02)
• There’s collective embarrassment, with Zaslow self-consciously asking if the footage will air.
• The conversation devolves into wrestling references and playful fines for botching wrestler names.

2. Greg Cody’s Pen Feud & “Lockeroom Penmanship”

Timestamps: 07:43–12:32

• Dan prompts Greg Cody about an old “feud” with Richie Rosenblatt—a fellow sportswriter who was allegedly refused a pen by Cody in a freezing Buffalo locker room.
• Greg downplays it, but the crew teases the outdated nature of using pens in modern reporting.
• They challenge Greg to transcribe Dan’s speech at live speed, testing his “shorthand” skills with a telestrator, leading to comic doodles.
• Notable Quote:
  • “How do you read it after?” —Chris Cody (09:49)
  • “It’s my own hieroglyphic. I can read it.” —Greg Cody (09:50)

3. College Football’s Wild West: NIL, Transfer Portal, and Coaching Carousel

Timestamps: 13:13–27:20

• Dan and Mike join topical discussion on the rise of “instant free agency” in college football.
  • Schools are openly poaching coaches and quarterbacks for multi-million-dollar NIL deals.
  • Agents (not boosters or school reps) are now brokering these NIL/transfer moves, using loopholes and inciting chaos.
• The case of Brendan Sorsby ($5 million NIL) and movement of key QBs draws a parallel to pro sports free-agency but with even fewer rules.
• Notable Quote:
  • “All the enforcement is toothless… $20 million is cheap if I tell Auburn right now, hey, you can get into the game by skirting some of the gray areas…” —Dan (21:29)
• Mike points out the competitive madness—schools are willing to double the unspoken cap to “get back in the game” (22:22).
• Government action or a new super-league structure is predicted as the eventual fix for the chaos (24:41).

4. The Impact on the Miami Hurricanes and National Title Talk

Timestamps: 27:20–38:36

• Discussion turns to Miami’s playoff quest: the rarity of two-loss national champions (only two in history: 2007 LSU and 1960 Minnesota).
• Greg Cody and Dan express more anxiety over Miami’s upcoming game vs. Ole Miss (“Mississippi”) than their recent upset of Ohio State.
• Dan reveals his deliberate use of “Mississippi” (not “Ole Miss”), riffing on his father's repeated mispronunciation.
• The crew breaks down matchup worries:
  • Ole Miss executes the up-tempo, quick-pass offense that previously beat Miami twice.
  • Miami's strength is pass rush—but that can be neutralized by quick-release quarterbacks.
• Notable Quote:
  • “If you play a style that’s super fast and also the QB gets rid of it very fast and doesn’t get sacked and doesn’t throw interceptions, I’m just scared of that.” —Dan (42:11)
• Coaching trust issues: While Cristobal is credited with recent big-win decisions, some remain skeptical if he’s ready for 4th-quarter, high-pressure situations (37:47).

5. Signature Chaos: A Car Alarm Interrupts

Timestamps: 40:37–41:39

• In the midst of a heated football breakdown, a car alarm (possibly Dan’s) goes off.
• The crew jokes about fines, interruptions, and the Miami experience.
• Notable Quote:
  • “That might be my car alarm. I don’t know what’s happening.” —Dan (40:37)
  • “That’s a hundred dollar fine… to everybody.” —Team (41:03)

Notable Quotes & Exchanges

• Workplace Voyeurism:

  • “I do feel a little bit exposed here because if I stand up, you know, the pants do a real good job of leaving little to the imagination.” —Zaslow (07:22)

• New Sports Economy:

  • “Drew Rosenhaus is realizing, wait a minute, I can get a percentage… salaries are now going to keep going up in college football.” —Dan (14:13)

• College Football’s New Order:

  • “We are making up all of these rules as we go along… Thy’re going to just continue breaking all of these rules and testing anyone to try and make them stop.” —Dan (20:51)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Zaslow Camera Debacle: 00:30–07:42
• Greg Cody’s Pen Feud: 07:43–12:32
• NIL & Transfer Portal Chaos: 13:13–27:20
• Miami Hurricanes Title Talk: 27:20–38:36
• Car Alarm/Signature Chaos: 40:37–41:39

Episode Tone & Style

• The show is irreverent, fast-paced, and leans into comic awkwardness (Zaslow’s undressing, the car alarm, telestrator mishaps).
• Smart, self-mocking sports analysis is layered throughout; local references and in-jokes abound.
• Frequent friendly jabs, rule violations (“that’s a fine!”), and performative exasperation build a familiar, inside-joke-rich environment for regular listeners.

SUMMARY

The episode careens between a viral in-studio moment, deep dives into the unraveling world of college football economics and ethics, and a heartfelt but anxious preview of Miami’s playoff hopes. The chaos of both college football and studio life serve as metaphors for each other, as Dan and crew laugh, argue, and argue about laughing, making this local hour an ideal blend of sports, comedy, and Miami color.