The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Local Hour: The Haves vs. The Have-Nots
Date: September 2, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Episode Overview
In this episode, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and their crew broadcast from the Elser Hotel in Miami, diving into a whirlwind of topics rooted in sports and Miami culture, all with their signature irreverence. They discuss the local and national intrigue of sports celebrity, the dynamic around breaking news exclusives within the show (“haves vs. have-nots”), the chaos surrounding Inter Miami and Luis Suárez’s latest scandal, University of Miami football, and the shifting landscape of college football powerhouses. As always, the group’s playful ribbing and personal anecdotes anchor the hour.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Celebrity Culture and Local Miami Stories
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Jeff Bezos’s Local Connection (00:34–02:36)
- Billy Gil discusses media and public fascination with Jeff Bezos attending his mother’s funeral at a local Miami funeral home.
- The group reflects on celebrity culture, why being rich equates to being famous, and the local connections to these spaces.
- Memorable Quote:
"He's a businessman. He figured out...bookstores are dying everywhere in part because of him...but also I can send you a stapler and I can have it to you by 10am tomorrow." – Chris (00:55)
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A Miami “Who’s Who” of Funeral Homes
- Noted that the same funeral home has hosted wakes/funerals for various local figures, reinforcing the show’s local roots.
2. The Greg Cody Sui Montage and Family Dynamics (03:20–11:33)
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Greg Cody’s Narcissism on Display (05:02–05:47)
- Billy calls out Greg Cody’s enthusiasm for anything that centers on himself.
- Greg admits to being encouraged from childhood to perform, blaming his parents (06:03).
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Showcase of Greg’s Mishaps
- The crew plays a montage of Greg Cody’s various reading and pronunciation errors from the Sui Awards nominations.
- Notable Laughter:
"Nobody knows who Gary Fuhrman is." – Greg Cody (12:12)
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Father-Son Ribbing
- Chris and Greg’s dynamic is compared to Dan and his own father on TV—generational stubbornness meets on-air correction.
3. Show Drama: "The Haves vs. The Have-Nots" (07:52–09:39)
- Pablo Torre’s Upcoming Story
- There’s a running gag about an exclusive Pablo Torre story that only select team members know, creating an actual “haves vs. have-nots” scenario inside the studio.
- Some staff feel excluded, with Billy downplaying the division and Dan enjoying the manufactured mystery.
- Memorable Exchange:
"It's not a haves and have nots story...but I guess there were multiple layers to this story." – Billy Gil (08:22)
4. Miami Hurricanes Football and Reuben Bain’s Star Turn (13:27–17:36)
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Breakdown of UM’s Defense
- The crew is excited about Reuben Bain’s impact in the Miami-Notre Dame game, comparing his freshman numbers to the likes of Myles Garrett.
- The group pores over Bain’s handwritten, expletive-laced gameplan notebook.
- Quote & Humor:
"My favorite is BLEEP Notre Dick." – Dan Le Batard (16:22) "It is a notebook from a dirty 12-year-old." – Billy Gil (16:29)
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Symbolism and Caution
- Cody warns that Bain’s behavior (cursing in notes) would be scrutinized, except he’s too talented to bench.
5. Inter Miami, Luis Suárez, and Fan Discontent (18:09–29:07)
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Recap of the League's Cup Loss and Fan Backlash
- Inter Miami loses badly to the Seattle Sounders amid on-field violence; Luis Suárez spits at a staffer, Sergio Busquets throws punches.
- Local fans—including show member Zaz—voice their disillusionment, saying the club feels unlikable and fan-unfriendly—that they feel boxed out by the "marquee era."
- Memorable Quotes:
"I'll tell you something. I'm out on this team. I think I'm out. I'm out on..." – Zaz (20:43) "It's the first year that I haven't been a season ticket holder. What they got going on right now, I don't dig it. Like, I don't like this team." – Zaz (26:31)
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Leadership and Accountability
- Dan rails against the club’s lack of communication and crisis PR: “Where’s the communication from the media relations?” (21:32)
- The group agrees Suárez’s act was especially egregious and that the league must respond.
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Debate on Success & Community
- They discuss whether winning cures all, or if Inter Miami’s culture has fundamentally shifted for the worse with Messi and the aging superstars.
6. College Football: Power Shifts and Coach Legacies (29:49–42:36)
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Belichick’s UNC Debut
- Major embarrassment for Bill Belichick, as UNC gets blown out and sets negative records in his debut—fueling national mockery.
- Quotes:
"Belichick has never been undressed like that before in the history of us watching football." – Dan Le Batard (31:17) "His entire coaching career, if he doesn't have Brady, he stinks." – Zaz (33:08)
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Overheated Takes and Commentary
- They roast Colin Cowherd and the sports media landscape for quick, hyperbolic takes and being “in the wrong business pays well.”
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The End of Alabama’s Reign
- Alabama’s dominance is declared "over" by Barstool Sports audio—fans across the country revel in their downfall and the parity in college football.
- Quote (rant):
"Alabama is officially dead. Dead. It's over..." – Barstool Sports (41:36)
- Discussion of storming the field and how traditions have changed, with Billy and Greg continuing old-man-vs-new-fan debates.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Miami Fan Disenfranchisement:
"They feel disenfranchised. They feel like they've been boxed out. As this club goes for the marquee and gets influencers on the sideline...The more unlikable they become the less results there are, the volume gets turned up."
– Dan Le Batard (25:38) -
On Expectations for Messi & Inter Miami:
"The standard is Messi win the big one...if he wants to cement his legacy, he's gotta win an MLS cup because all the other things that he's done to fail on the lowest of stages, the MLS is an embarrassment."
– Chris (27:17) -
On Bill Belichick’s Failures:
"His entire coaching career, if he doesn't have Brady, he stinks and they're going to suck."
– Zaz (33:08) -
On the End of Dynasties:
"For 20 years you have lived a charmed existence...Now every weekend, you're going to feel the existential threat of losing games."
– Barstool Sports rant (41:36)
Timestamps for Major Segments
- Jeff Bezos Miami funeral and Miami “who’s who” of wakes: 00:34–02:36
- Greg Cody Sui montage, narcissism & family humor: 03:20–11:33
- “Haves vs. Have-Nots” drama and Pablo Torre tease: 07:52–09:39
- UM defense & Reuben Bain’s impact/gameplan notebook: 13:27–17:36
- Inter Miami’s disgrace, Suárez incident, fan revolt: 18:09–29:07
- Belichick’s UNC collapse, Alabama’s fall, old-school vs. new-school debates: 29:49–42:36
Tone and Style
Le Batard and crew’s tone is unmistakably playful, sarcastic, and self-aware, regularly breaking the fourth wall to acknowledge their own show’s workings. The banter moves easily from the hyper-local (Miami funerals, Inter Miami fans) to the national (Alabama football, Belichick’s coaching future), always rooted in their keen observation and willingness to poke fun at themselves, each other, and the world of sports at large.
Summary Takeaway
This Local Hour is a quintessential slice of the Le Batard universe: sports obsessions filtered through Miami’s personality and national absurdities, a real-time exploration of inclusivity (and exclusivity) both within the show and in the broader culture of teams and fandom. From local legends to sporting scandals, nothing sacred—and everybody, even Greg Cody’s breathing, is fair game for laughter.