Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Episode: Local Hour: The Dan Le Batard Show Sans Dan Le Batard
Release Date: March 31, 2025

Introduction of Hosts and Crew

Timestamp: 00:01 - 03:44

The episode begins with Mike Ryan promoting Gold Belly, followed by Chris Cody advertising Cuervo. Shortly after the ads, the show formally kicks off without Dan Le Batard, hence the title "Sans Dan Le Batard." Chris Cody takes the helm, introducing co-hosts and crew members with playful banter and nicknames:

• Chris Cody introduces himself alongside his dog, Hawk, and welcomes other team members:
  • Roy Bellamy ("the Iceman, AKA the boy toy")
  • Jessica Smetana ("Smetty Wap, AKA Trap Queen")
  • Charlie Kravitz ("the Vanilla Snack")
  • Andrew Hawkins ("the quickest man in history... dressed like he cares about himself")

Notable Quote:
Chris Cody: "This is the Dan Lebatard show with Stugotz."
Timestamp: 02:19

Main Discussion: The 18-Game NFL Season Proposal

Timestamp: 03:49 - 18:25

The primary focus of the episode revolves around the NFL's proposal to expand the regular season to 18 games. The co-hosts delve into the implications of this change, drawing parallels with past league strategies and player experiences.

Key Points:

1. Historical Context and League Strategy

   • Dan Le Batard reflects on the league's past tactics, such as mandating knee pads in 2012, which initially faced resistance but eventually became normalized as new, younger players entered the league.
     Timestamp: 05:19
     Dan Le Batard: "The genius of the league... introduce 18 games at a point where everybody says how ridiculous it is... now for the young guys, they've been hearing it so long, it's not as a big of a deal."

2. Player Fatigue and Season Length

   • Discussion on the physical toll of an extended season on aging players and the potential for increased injuries.
     Timestamp: 07:55
     Chris Cody: "I thought about them like, yeah, fossilized. I am going to be a guy very soon."

3. Revenue Distribution Concerns

   • Chris Cody raises concerns about how the additional revenue from more games will primarily benefit star players, particularly quarterbacks and top receivers, exacerbating salary disparities.
     Timestamp: 15:27
     Chris Cody: "But the challenging part... it's all going to go to the quarterbacks and into the top level receivers."

4. Potential for Over-Saturation

   • The possibility that an increased number of games could lead to audience fatigue, despite the NFL's addictive appeal.
     Timestamp: 12:56
     Dan Le Batard: "There's not too much... it's not greed if you're addicted."

5. Private Equity Investments

   • Andrew Hawkins mentions the NFL allowing private equity to invest in teams, drawing parallels with other leagues like the NBA and college football's susceptibility to similar trends.
     Timestamp: 12:56
     Andrew Hawkins: "Private equity has been sniffing around college football programs for years at this point."

6. Union Negotiations and Player Leverage

   • Chris Cody discusses the imbalance of power between the league and the players' union, highlighting how star players can exert significant influence over salary negotiations, often leaving lesser-known players at a disadvantage.
     Timestamp: 16:27
     Chris Cody: "Creating a separate pool just for quarterbacks... to ensure that the top positions are adequately compensated."

Notable Quotes:
Chris Cody: "If you extend the season, there's more chance to end up with more teams out of it."
Timestamp: 09:15

Mike Ryan: "The last three weeks of the season are meaningless, but then it's going to work out with the numbers."
Timestamp: 09:45

Side Topic: Cultural Appropriation and "Look At Me Leroy"

Timestamp: 21:00 - 23:32

A lighter yet contentious segment unfolds as the hosts discuss the use of the phrase "Look At Me Leroy," addressing issues of cultural appropriation and sensitivity.

Key Points:

1. Origin and Intent of the Phrase

   • Chris Cody introduces the topic by critiquing the phrase's execution, questioning its cultural authenticity.
     Timestamp: 21:04
     Chris Cody: "Would it be less or more racist if it was hip hop behind it?"

2. Attempted Solutions and Suggestions

   • The hosts suggest that only individuals of African descent present in the show use the phrase to mitigate cultural appropriation concerns.
     Timestamp: 22:37
     Chris Cody: "There has to be at least two people of African descent in the building."

3. Backlash and Refinement

   • The group acknowledges missteps in the initial implementation and discusses refining the approach to ensure cultural respect and inclusivity.
     Timestamp: 23:09
     Roy Bellamy: "This was a 4am email from Dan saying, I want more than just look at me Louie."

Notable Quote:
Dan Le Batard: "If that was a black dude saying it, I wouldn't feel as like, I don't know about this."
Timestamp: 21:55

Interactive Segment: Guessing Uber Ratings and Nickname Stories

Timestamp: 30:04 - 38:36

The hosts engage in an interactive game where listeners are encouraged to guess each other's Uber ratings based on their personalities and interactions. This segues into a nostalgic discussion about football nicknames from their playing days.

Key Points:

1. Uber Rating Guessing Game

   • Chris Cody invites listeners to guess the hosts' Uber ratings, prompting audience engagement via social media.
     Timestamp: 30:04
     Chris Cody: "I want everybody to find your Uber rating... guess the order of your Uber ratings."

2. Football Nicknames Exchange

   • The conversation shifts to sharing and reminiscing about unique and humorous football nicknames assigned during their playing careers.
     Timestamp: 36:02
     Chris Cody: "There was a kid... we called him PP Greg."

3. Humorous Anecdotes and Stories

   • Hosts share funny and sometimes embarrassing stories related to their nicknames, highlighting the camaraderie and light-heartedness of their relationships.
     Timestamp: 37:18
     Chris Cody: "He in high school, he asking somebody to take him. Asking somebody, can he take her to the prom? And his name is PP that's crazy."

Notable Quotes:
Dan Le Batard: "You get nicknames as freshmen... You don't get nicknames as freshmen."
Timestamp: 36:40

Mike Ryan: "He's fast turned in on those white guys."
Timestamp: 37:56

Closing Remarks and Final Banter

Timestamp: 38:39 - 40:27

The episode concludes with ongoing humorous exchanges among the hosts, reflecting on past segments and teasing future content.

Key Points:

1. Continuation of "Look At Me Leroy" Game

   • Chris Cody and Andrew Hawkins attempt to bring back the earlier phrase with mixed results, leading to playful frustration.
     Timestamp: 38:32
     Chris Cody: "We go, we go. Yeah, we go."

2. Teasing Future Segments

   • Plans to revisit the "Member Win" game and discuss Maryland-related sports topics hint at upcoming episodes.
     Timestamp: 35:49
     Chris Cody: "We gotta play Member Win. It's a great game."

3. Final Anecdotes and Nickname Discussions

   • The hosts share last-minute stories about their nicknames and playful critiques of each other's experiences.
     Timestamp: 40:08
     Chris Cody: "I just have a pretty bad nickname in college, too."

Notable Quote:
Chris Cody: "There was a kid in our class... we called him PP Greg."
Timestamp: 37:18

Note: This summary excludes all advertisement segments, intros, outros, and non-content sections as per the episode's transcript.