Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: Local Hour: The Touchable Untouchable
Date: March 19, 2026
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

This Local Hour episode is a signature mix of South Florida sports, NCAA tournament talk, Dolphins drama, media cynicism, and irreverent banter. Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Mike Ryan, Bomani Jones, Zaslow, Sid and Jay Billis debate the Miami Dolphins’ recent personnel moves and hype, NCAA basketball seeding gripes, the blurry lines of sports media truth, and a healthy dose of show inside-jokes. Notably, the team unpacks the concept of "untouchable" players, both on the field and in news cycles, reflecting greater skepticism about sources, leaks, and fan manipulation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Afroman, Sports References & Show Banter

• The team starts with playful confusion over why Afroman music was playing in the studio, launching into nostalgia about his hit "Because I Got High."
  • “I wouldn't know an Afroman song if it smacked me in the face.” — Stugotz (02:14)
• Bomani Jones pushes “Colt 45 and two zigzags” as a superior song, objecting to “Because I Got High” being the only reference point.

2. Greg Cote, Health Woes, and Show Quirks

• The group jokes about Greg Cote's absence due to illness, noting that despite feeling poorly, he didn’t skip bowling.
• Sid, Mike Ryan, and Stugotz joke about Cote habitually seeking out "the good stuff" (medications) at the doctor’s office.

3. Athletes, Marijuana, and the NIL Era

• Alabama basketball player Aiden Holloway’s marijuana possession arrest (2.2 pounds) prompts a discussion about how much that quantity is worth and whether players are dealing or just have personal “team supply.”
  • “Is this a drug dealer? Or is this just a guy who had a lot of weed on him?” — Mike Ryan (05:32)
• Bomani Jones cautions against assuming intent, noting how law enforcement leverages possession to justify bigger charges.

4. NCAA Tournament, Miami Seedings, and ACC Reputation

• Extensive back-and-forth about the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, upsets, and Miami's perceived low seeding.
  • Adam Silver and various basketball personalities are lampooned with “looks like” jokes:
    • “Adam Silver looks like a magician’s wand.” — Zaslow (06:52)
    • “Adam Silver looks like the last lollipop in the jar at the doctor's office.” — Zaslow (06:59)
    • “Larry Bird... looks like an old Ukrainian woman.” — Mike Ryan (09:21)
• Discussion about conference power rankings and biases against the ACC, which the group feels is unfair and cyclical.
  • “It's not your daddy's ACC anymore. And we hear this all the time. And March kind of tells the truth about that.” — Dan Le Batard (11:47)

5. Miami Dolphins & The “Untouchable” Devon Achane

• The Miami Dolphins’ front office allegedly makes Devon Achane “untouchable,” but the crew is skeptical, debating whether this is genuine or simply a negotiation tactic.
  • “You're also going to leak information that's going to end up being wr[ong] because you're trying to trick other teams into upping their offer.” — Mike Ryan (16:32)
• Stugotz and Bomani Jones push the cynical view: labeling someone “untouchable” is just inviting higher trade offers.
  • “I think it's them putting the bat signal out there.” — Stugotz (16:04)
• Mike Ryan laments the “post-truth” era in sports media:
  • “I'm sort of amazed... now, where everyone's doing that, where I know that something that's being given to me by the most credible person... is a lie and a manipulation based on new leadership." (26:11)

Notable Exchange: The Semantics of “Untouchable”

• The phrase is roundly mocked:
  • “He's not untouchable if we could change the offer and make him touchable.” — Mike Ryan (24:21)
  • “Untouchable doesn’t mean anything.” — Bomani Jones (38:06)
• Jay Billis contextualizes this as a league-wide tactic to cushion fan reactions when a “core player” is traded.

6. Collapsed Lung News & Athlete Health Concerns

• Breaking news that Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung leads to a discussion (28:17) about scary injury phrases (ruptured testicle, collapsed lung, herniated disc) that become immediate armchair Google searches.
  • “There are certain phrases. Collapsed lung, blood clots... that catch my attention.” — Mike (29:41)

7. Media Cynicism, Reporting as “Game”, and Insider Relationships

• Debate about whether Adam Schefter and other insiders are mere mouthpieces for front-office posturing or actual journalists, especially regarding transactions and player/fan manipulation.
  • “Across the world, lies everywhere. And the only truth bearer is Adam Schefter…” — Bomani Jones (25:38)
  • “I think that there's... understanding that insiders across all sports play a game, and that teams reach out to them: ‘Put this out there, and in exchange, you’ll get the scoop.’” — Dan Le Batard (30:57)
• Zaslow and Bomani argue that “untouchable” declarations are always coded—everyone has a price.

8. Miami vs. Missouri NCAA Matchup Preview

• Preview of Miami’s upcoming game against Missouri, with discussion of home-state advantage and storylines around the Miami program’s turnaround.
  • “We've kind of been kind of disrespected and looked over. So it just kind of goes. And I like it. We've won on the road more than anybody in the country.” — Coach Jay Lucas (41:56)
• Mike and Dan review Miami’s strengths (rebounding, transition play, athleticism) and lament the unfairness of the site selection.

9. HA-LAI: Championship, Broadcast Fails & Culture

• The crew details a disappointing performance by their highlight team, with irreverent play-by-play of a referee getting hit in the ankle and stuck in a net.
  • “He pulsates indifference.” — Mike Ryan on Manu, their emotionless highlight player (44:04)
  • “That's the worst performance we've had in maybe a year.” — Dan Le Batard (44:26)
• Lighthearted reflections on team culture and handling defeat with comedic aplomb.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “I wouldn't know an Afroman song if it smacked me in the face.” — Stugotz (02:14)
• “Is this a drug dealer? Or is this just a guy who had a lot of weed on him?” — Mike Ryan (05:32)
• “Adam Silver looks like a magician’s wand.” — Zaslow (06:52)
• “It's not your daddy's ACC anymore. And we hear this all the time. And March kind of tells the truth about that.” — Dan Le Batard (11:47)
• “You're also going to leak information that's going to end up being [wrong] because you're trying to trick other teams into upping their offer.” — Mike Ryan (16:32)
• _“I'm sort of amazed... now, where everyone's doing that, where I know that something that's being given to me by the most credible person... is a lie and a manipulation based on new leadership." — Mike Ryan (26:11)
• “Untouchable doesn't mean anything.” — Bomani Jones (38:06)
• “He pulsates indifference.” — Mike Ryan (44:04)
• “That's the worst performance we've had in maybe a year.” — Dan Le Batard (44:26)
• “Drink responsibly. Jagermeister liqueur…must be drank ice cold or don't drink it at all.” — Sid & Dan Le Batard (48:24)

Relevant Timestamps for Segments

• 02:14 — Music banter: Afroman nostalgia
• 05:32–06:30 — Athlete marijuana possession debate
• 06:52–09:28 — NCAA: “Looks like” jokes, Miami/ACC talk
• 15:12–18:00 — Dolphins “untouchable” player news & commentariat cynicism
• 22:30–24:49 — Untouchability semantics, sports reporting manipulation
• 28:17–30:36 — Cade Cunningham collapsed lung discussion
• 38:03–39:08 — “Untouchable” means nothing, Million Dollar Man references
• 40:02–42:40 — Miami-Missouri tourney preview, Jay Lucas segment
• 43:01–44:26 — HA-LAI match recap and culture

Tone & Language

The conversation is fast-paced, deeply irreverent, and loaded with inside jokes and theatrical disbelief—equal parts sports analysis and comic relief. The show’s cynical attitude toward sports media and reporting blurs with playful self-awareness, poking fun at both industry practices and their own jadedness as fans and commentators.

For Listeners New & Old

• This episode offers a window into the show’s unique blend of local Miami concerns and national sports cynicism, with classic bits like "looks like" gags and inside-show lore on display.
• Whether you’re invested in Miami hoops, the Dolphins’ front office, or bemused by the current media landscape, this Local Hour demonstrates The Dan Le Batard Show’s signature blend of skepticism, sincerity, and farce.

Skip to:

• 15:12–18:00 for Dolphins “untouchable” debate
• 28:17–30:36 for the collapsed lung and athlete health segment
• 40:02–44:26 for NCAA/Miami tourney talk and highlight recaps