The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Local Hour: That Jezebel Amber Wilson
September 29, 2025 | Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Episode Overview
In this episode of the “Local Hour,” Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Zaslow, Tony, and the gang serve up their signature blend of offbeat sports insight and Miami-centric banter. The show explores seismic moments in Miami sports, the latest controversies in the NBA, MLS, and NHL, an in-depth, playful debate over Bad Bunny vs. Taylor Swift, and plenty of friendly needling—focused today on Zaslow's “Jezebel” source Amber Wilson. Expect a rollicking breakdown of the weekend’s biggest events, including a devastating Panthers injury, the Marlins knocking out the Mets, another NFL Sunday, Ryder Cup fan chaos, and the future of Miami sports.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. The Pablo Torre vs. Clippers Saga
[01:29–03:48]
- Pablo Torre’s reporting on the Clippers is dissected with admiration and amusement. The crew notes that Torre’s relentless “slow play” and apparent depth of sources has left both the Clippers and NBA scrambling.
- Dan: “It is rare for a reporter to have this kind of confidence in his reporting again and again and again.”
- Stugotz highlights how every pushback by the Clippers or Mark Cuban bolsters Pablo, as more sources come forward with evidence.
- Dan humorously theorizes about Torre’s motivations: “For Pablo, the greatest instinct is, how do I get attention?”
Quote:
“Pablo is governed by journalism. Very high on the list. But higher on the list is, how does he get attention.” – Dan Le Batard [03:26]
2. NFL, Gambling, and Football Weekend Debrief
[03:48–05:20]
- Stugotz and Dan riff on the confusion surrounding gambling parlays, ties, and the evolution from shady bookies to digital sportsbooks.
- Dan’s realization: “My bookie had been ripping me off for years because I did not know that a tie was a win in parlay!” [04:40]
- Light “old Miami” anecdotes—envelopes at cigar shops, familiar bookies—keep the segment local and personable.
3. Devastating Panthers Injury: Barkov’s ACL and MCL Tear
[05:28–12:51]
- Dan moves to the pressing local topic: Panthers star Alexander Barkov’s season-threatening injury.
- Zaslow is emotionally shaken, likening the injury’s impact to when Dwyane Wade missed key Heat playoff games or Marino’s Achilles tear.
- Dan: “This is the most damaging thing that could possibly happen to a two time defending champion.” [07:53]
- Zaslow: “The only thing worse would have been like if he had his head chopped off.” [08:09]
- The crew debates whether the Panthers’ depth can weather losing Barkov (and Tkachuk until January), ultimately casting doubt on their playoff assurances.
- Zaslow and Stugotz joke about “offering their knees” to Barkov for a “super knee.” [11:19]
4. Zaslow’s Pilates with SEC Nation, and Amber Wilson’s Betrayal
[12:51–15:47]
- Dan exposes Zaslow for doing “Pilates” on the Georgia campus—thanks to a mysterious but obvious “rat,” Amber Wilson.
- Zaslow quips: “That Jezebel, Amber Wilson, just rat me out.” [14:52]
- Playful ambiguity over Zaslow’s loyalty follows: despite correctly predicting Alabama, he told a Georgia fan the opposite to avoid confrontation.
- Zaslow: “I’m not scared... but like, I wasn't trying to get into it.”
5. Marlins Ruin the Mets’ Season
[18:09–21:47, 41:47–43:16]
- Dan and Tony compare Juan Soto’s $61M salary to the entire Marlins payroll, which is just $67M, underscoring the improbability of Miami’s season-ending victory over the expensive, disappointing Mets.
- Classic Marlins tradition: group photo after every win, which leads to the bitter Mets broadcasters accusing them of “celebrating as if it’s the World Series.”
- Zaslow, Jeremy, and Dan agree: knocking out the Mets was about as satisfying as a playoff berth.
- Notable quote:
“Do you know how great it is to knock out Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Juan Soto with Norby? It’s so good.” – Dan Le Batard [19:47]
“Maybe more than the Marlins actually making the playoffs... watching all the New Yorkers who now, like, move down to Boca or West Palm Beach, cry outside. It was incredible.” – Jeremy Tache [41:59]
6. Bad Bunny vs. Taylor Swift: Who’s the Biggest Artist?
[22:14–29:36]
- Tony insists Bad Bunny is the world’s biggest artist, given his host spot at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- Dan questions whether Taylor Swift’s numbers and global impact surpass Bad Bunny’s fandom.
- Stugotz: “Metrics are the vibes, and the vibes are he’s the biggest artist on the planet.” [27:35]
- The show laughs off Albert Breer’s viral tweet confessing he’d never heard of Bad Bunny.
- Playful poll propositions: “Did McDavid pump a fist quietly under the table...?”, “Do you know anyone who says Brava instead of Bravo?” [11:35, 29:05]
7. NFL Weekend: Top Stories and Shocks
[23:43–26:57, 38:29–39:28]
- Zaslow nominates Chiefs–Ravens as the NFL story of the weekend, shocked at the result: “I would have guessed anything that the Chiefs were about to fall to 1–3.”
- Discussion covers the Ravens’ injury woes (“...the most injured team... last year they were the healthiest defense in the entire league...”), Lamar Jackson’s “never blown out” stat, and the Eagles’ statistical dominance and short-yardage prowess.
- Zaslow: “Does that stat make Lamar Jackson look bad?.... Do you take from that he’s not necessarily always great in close games if they always lose close games?” [26:05]
8. Ryder Cup: Unruly Fans and European Payback
[29:48–36:16]
- Mike Ryan and Stugotz detail disgraceful US fan behavior at the Ryder Cup: “They were yelling stuff that was crossing the line... bad for a hockey game, bad for a college football game.” [36:16]
- Rory McIlroy, exasperated:
“I don't think we should ever accept that in golf. I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week.” [35:07]
- European soccer-style chants and Donald Trump being trolled cap a surreal event.
9. Odds & Ends: NFL Monday, Dolphins, and Marlins
[39:37–40:56]
- Dan and Stugotz drop Dolphins and Jets stat nuggets and roast Tyreek Hill’s missed practice for a family birthday—Zaslow: “I’m so over him... Your team is 0–3 and you’re skipping the last practice...?” [40:55]
- More evidence of Dan’s love for local sports narratives, including Heat/Panthers/Marlins candor from Jeremy live at Heat Media Day (from the “bowels of the arena” due to his LeBatard Show ties) [44:41].
Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments
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On Pablo Torre’s reporting:
“It’s rare for a reporter to have this kind of confidence in his reporting again and again.” – Dan Le Batard [02:23]
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On Barkov’s injury:
“This is the most damaging thing that could possibly happen to a two time defending champion.” – Dan Le Batard [07:53]
“The only thing worse would have been like if he had his head chopped off.” – Zaslow [08:09] -
On Amber Wilson’s betrayal:
“That Jezebel, Amber Wilson, just rat me out.” – Zaslow [14:52]
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On Marlins’ payroll vs. Soto:
“Soto’s salary in 2025 is 61 million. The Marlins payroll for the entire team is 67 million.” – Tony [19:06]
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On Bad Bunny vs. Taylor Swift:
“Metrics are the vibes, and the vibes are he’s the biggest artist on the planet.” – Stugotz [27:35]
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On Ryder Cup fan behavior:
“I don't think we should ever accept that in golf. I think golf should be held to a higher standard...” – Rory McIlroy [35:07]
Timestamps for Major Segments
| Timestamp | Segment |
|-------------|---------|
| 01:29–03:48 | Pablo Torre – Clippers/NBA saga
| 05:28–12:51 | Barkov’s Panthers injury / Miami devastation
| 12:51–15:47 | Zaslow’s Pilates, Amber Wilson “betrayal”
| 18:09–21:47 | Marlins spoil Mets’ season (salary comparisons, gloating)
| 22:14–29:36 | Bad Bunny vs. Taylor Swift (Super Bowl, demographics)
| 23:43–26:57 | NFL: Chiefs–Ravens, Lamar Jackson stat
| 29:48–36:16 | Ryder Cup: US fans, European retaliation, McIlroy
| 39:37–40:56 | Dolphins/Jets, Tyreek Hill skipped practice
| 41:47–43:16 | Jeremy Tache on Marlins/Mets, Bad Bunny verdict
Tone & Style
True to form, this episode blends passionate sports talk, South Florida gossip, self-aware inside jokes, and a roving, improvisational energy. There’s a distinct “hometown radio” warmth layered with national perspective, sprinkled with jabs, “put-it-on-the-poll” debates, and self-deprecating stories.
If you missed the episode, this summary delivers the essence: a wildly entertaining, locally obsessed, wonderfully irreverent take on the most Miami sports week possible—and the petty joys of being a Marlins fan when the Mets collapse.