Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: Local Hour: LOBOS FLUSH TURD
Date: January 6, 2026
Location: The Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Main Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz
Regulars/Guests: Jon Weisman, Greg Cody, Jonathan Zaslow, Paul, Amin Elhassan

Overview

This Local Hour episode blends sports talk and classic Le Batard show irreverency, focusing on Miami sports (Dolphins, Hurricanes), fanbase angst, and in-show shenanigans, with the recurring bit of Greg Cody navigating fantasy football drama and fatherhood. The group debates the future of Mike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa, questions the perception of leadership in football, and unpacks the most recent University of Miami football victories, all while ribbing each other about columns, headlines, and family quirks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Greg Cody Fires “Turd Cartwheel” in Fantasy Football

• The episode opens with the group discussing Greg’s fantasy football team, the “Lobos,” firing their defensive coordinator, memorably named Turd Cartwheel, after giving up 198 points in a championship loss.
• The in-show poll: “Is Turd Cartwheel a great name for a defensive coordinator?”
• [02:41] Greg Cody (with mock gravitas): “In the championship game, we gave up 198 points. That will not stand. So I had to.”
• The cast riffs on the internal ‘news cycle’ of their fantasy league and how personal relationships color the decision-making, including Greg threatening to change his will after a league vote doesn't go his way.

2. Dolphins Drama: McDaniel, Tua, and Fan Frustration

• Heated debate about Mike McDaniel’s future as Dolphins coach.
  • Uncertainty about Tua Tagovailoa's role, with Zaslow aggressive in his stance that McDaniel should be fired (“I say 90%” of fans want him out), countered by Greg and Dan suggesting it's closer to 40%.
  • [05:09] Dan Le Batard: “Fired? Yeah. I would say 40%.”
  • [05:11] Jonathan Zaslow: “I say 90.”
• Debate about whether McDaniel should survive, and whether anyone could succeed in Miami's current context.
• McDaniel’s quirks and oratory style are discussed—once “funny and glib,” now perceived differently as losses mount.
• Dan suggests McDaniel is “the last remaining member of this triumvirate” of franchise faces (Tua, Tyreek Hill, McDaniel).
• The group laments a lack of trust in Dolphins’ leadership and a quarter-century of mediocrity.
• Greg argues for patience, noting how quickly fans and ownership move to “fire the coach” before considering the alternatives.
• [14:39] Greg Cody: “With this franchise … I don't think they could hire anybody who would make me believe… when they had Nick Saban. And by the way, Nick Saban would have done great with the Dolphins had he not left.”
• Jon: “After four years, you don't have something that looks like a plan.”
• Dan: “We consistently overvalue that stuff [leadership]… What are we doing with this obsession with ‘let’s get the next guy’?”

3. Quarterback Contracts as Albatross

• The crew discusses teams hamstrung by huge QB deals (ex: Deshaun Watson in Cleveland).
  • “Can you overcome it?”
  • Only the Denver Broncos are cited as a recent success story; others languish in mediocrity.

4. Miami Hurricanes’ Playoff Run

• Excitement and unfamiliarity as the University of Miami reaches its biggest game since facing Ohio State for the National Championship in 2002.
• The cast marvels at Miami’s defensive prowess, holding Texas A&M and Ohio State to a combined 17 points.
• Discussion of Malachi Toney’s development and impact:
  • Fumbles are a concern, but his resilience and leadership are praised.
  • [42:39] Fletcher on supporting Toney after a key fumble:
    “I saw his head going down and I immediately had to go to him… I said, bro, you would never let me down...God just want to see how bad you want it. He going to put you through a little adversity...Pick your head up and just look what God presented for him.”
• Paul notes Toney’s blocking and all-around contributions even when not explosive in the box score.
• Greg Cody, reflecting disbelief:
  • [44:07] Greg Cody: “Nobody would believe if you had said before the playoff began that they're going to limit Texas A and M and Ohio State to a combined 17 points, that would be beyond ludicrous.”

5. Mario Cristobal ‘Shove’ Controversy

• The hosts analyze a viral clip of Miami coach Mario Cristobal “shoving” or “punching” Ohio State coach Ryan Day postgame.
• There’s confusion as Greg appears unfamiliar with the incident but tries to play along.
• Debate on what, if anything, should be the penalty.
  • Paul: “That’s got to be an apology.”
  • Jon pushes: “That was not just a shove.”
• As the group describes the video to Greg, it becomes clear he hasn’t seen it but speculates about relationship dynamics.
  • [46:42] Greg Cody: "I mean, it's a pretty good left hook. I gotta give Mario."

6. Column Critiques, Writing, and Greg Cody’s Headlines

• Zaslow reads from Greg’s Miami Herald column, playfully critiquing what he disagrees with.
• Greg is ribbed for “writing his own headlines” due to newsroom staffing shortages (“it’s not a status thing”).
• Minor grammatical debates, e.g., “machination” vs “mach-i-nation.”
• Zaslow takes issue with the line that “Giving up on Tua, who is in his prime, right now, you lose me.”
  • Zaslow: “You're not your prime anymore if you were a good quarterback and now you're terrible… that's not your prime anymore.”
• Cody’s defense: “Good quarterbacks have bad seasons. I don't know if you know that or not. Good quarterbacks do have off years.”

7. Classic Show Hijinks—Beer, Family, and Whispering

• Stories from the holiday party: Greg’s legendary “beer collection system,” getting multiple beers from different people—including Dan’s mom.
• [34:28] Jonathan Zaslow: “What, was the server confused?”
  • Greg: “Lewis and Elhassan stole two or three beers from me.”
• Whispered fake pregame show: Greg, annoyed and confused at being asked to whisper, much to everyone’s amusement.
• Bit on Greg threatening to change his will over family fantasy league votes.
• Debate over artifacts in Greg’s garage, like the Miami Seahawks pennant and old Dolphins memorabilia.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jon Weisman [02:16]: “Mike Ryan just fell down laughing at Turd Cartwheel … that one's just lazy.”
• Greg Cody [09:09]: “I redid my will the next day, I'll tell you that.”
• Dan Le Batard [12:53]: “Zaslo gets to applaud every time that he crushes Tua and fires Mike McDaniel. He's been firing Mike McDaniel for how long now?”
• Jonathan Zaslow [13:32] (on McDaniel): “Oh, yeah, I'm firing Mike McDaniel, that's for sure. I think definitely firing.”
• Greg Cody [14:39]: “With this franchise ... I don't think they could hire anybody who would make me believe … when they had Nick Saban.”
• Dan Le Batard [22:26]: “I'm like, okay, so Pete Carroll couldn't take it with him, right? He forgot how to do it in a year...? I think we do this all the time with thinking that ... there are variables out there everywhere that can just go from place to place and take it with them.”
• Jon Weisman [24:28]: “Brian Flores, the last couple of years was 10 and 6 and 9 and 8, and he was fired. What are we doing?”
• Dan Le Batard [29:23]: "Prime's an age thing, though. I'm with my dad."
• Paul [34:28]: "I think at one point he had one in each hand and two just sitting at a table, like, I think there was at 1.4 beers."
• Fletcher [42:39]: “Bro, you would never let me down...God just want to see how bad you want it. He going to put you through a little adversity...Pick your head up and just look what God presented for him.”
• Greg Cody [46:42]: “I mean, it's a pretty good left hook. I gotta give Mario.”
• Dan Le Batard [47:01]: “He got into the same mode, though, of the Jeremy thing where he was just kind of like, what? What's the relationship? I'm confused here, so I'm just gonna be a little on the outside.”

Segment Timestamps

• 01:27–04:02 — Fantasy football drama: Turd Cartwheel fired, league news, family conflicts
• 04:02–14:39 — Dolphins: Firing McDaniel debate, Tua’s status, fan frustration, coaching carousel
• 15:15–17:20 — Quarterback contracts, NFL team-building woes
• 21:18–22:26 — Reflections on Dolphins coaching turnover, patience in the NFL
• 29:00–31:22 — Tua’s “prime,” neurological concerns, Pro Bowl past vs. recent form
• 40:07–44:07 — Miami Hurricanes playoff marvel, Malachi Toney’s fumbles and growth
• 45:12–47:01 — Mario Cristobal viral “shove,” Greg bluffing, team’s in-jokes

Tone & Language

• Lively, sarcastic, and filled with inside jokes and running gags
• Miami-centric with a blend of passionate sports angst and local cultural color
• Frequent self-deprecating humor and playful ribbing among crew (especially at Greg Cody’s expense)
• Wry, almost absurdist approach to both serious sports debate and show banter

For New Listeners

This episode is a prime sample of the Le Batard Show experience—part Miami sports talk, part family sitcom, all filtered through sharp-witted banter and irreverent charm. Get insight into the Dolphins’ existential coaching questions, marvel at Miami’s long-awaited football resurgence, and enjoy the endless parade of character and chaos that make Local Hour essential for South Florida sports (and comedy) fans.