Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: Local Hour: Zaslow Is Back, Jack
Date: April 3, 2026
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Zaslow, Mike Ryan, Roy

Episode Overview

Recorded live from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, this “Local Hour” episode celebrates the return of Zaslow from vacation and dives into the group’s signature blend of South Florida sports, pop culture, and comedic banter. Zaslow’s idiosyncratic travel stories set the tone, while the crew riff on everything from NCAA drama and MLB rule changes to moon conspiracies, stadiums, and airport “hacks.” This episode is packed with South Florida flavor, running commentary on current sports news, and plenty of classic Le Batard Show inside jokes.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Zaslow Returns – Vacation Debacles and Family Oddities

[01:23 – 08:25]

• Cutting Vacations Short:
  Zaslow admits, “I cut my vacation a day early,” prompting the crew to tease him for frequently leaving trips prematurely.

  • “Your family is okay with you doing that?” – Dan [02:24]
  • Zaslow reveals he left his older son at home this time, and their intended ski trip to Vail was ruined by the worst snow conditions ever.

• Ski Culture and Fly Fishing:
  The team questions whether Zaslow truly skis. Zaslow describes Vail alternatives (“We did ATVs… did some of that fly fishing” – [03:37]).

  • Humorous debate over fishing photos and gear:
    • “You had to rent the deal, right?” – Stugotz [04:14]
    • “You look like an undercover cop while fishing.” – Mike Ryan [06:25]
  • Zaslow shares his lost luggage ordeal (lost both going to and returning from Vail) and teases about not bringing his usual wrestling shirts:
    • “What are you gonna do without your Hitman Hart shirt?” – Stugotz [07:35]
    • Zaslow: “I didn’t bring any wrestling shirts… not long sleeves!” [07:43]

• Memorable Moment:
  The group digs at Zaslow’s supposedly “weird vacation family,” with affectionate sarcasm and classic show chemistry.

2. Zaslow’s “Top 5 Things You May Have Missed”

[08:08 – 20:02]

• Quick List Format, Sports Highlights from Zaslow:
  1. UConn Beats Duke at the Buzzer:
     • The team recaps the wild finish and discusses kids making mistakes under tournament pressure.
     • “They’re kids… you can’t judge it…” – Mike Ryan [09:30]
  2. Marlins Hot Start: 5 and 1 Record:
     • Mike Ryan and Dan surprisingly admit enjoying baseball due to sport’s new pace.
     • “You have one beer, all of a sudden it’s the fourth inning!” – Stugotz [11:25]
  3. Tiger Woods Accident:
     • Bizarre social media memes and Tiger’s reputation. Roy: “The ET memes, dog.” [12:38]
     • Playful theorizing about who Tiger calls after accidents (“The president… could be the homeowners association.” – Roy [16:45])
     • “That is such a douche move.” – Zaslow [17:24]
  4. Jaden Ivey Incident:
     • “We ran that one into the ground.” – Mike Ryan [19:44]
  5. Artemis II Moon Mission:
     • Much mockery about Artemis and the purpose of modern moon exploration.
     • “Why are they going around? Why not just see what’s what?” – Zaslow [20:29]

3. Artemis II & Moon Conspiracy Chatter

[20:13 – 26:42]

• Debating the Purpose and Value of Moon Missions:
  Dan summarizes NASA's plans: “The plan is to build a nuclear reactor on the moon. Okay, this is not a fake thing.” [20:50]

• Threads (Social Media) Tangent:
  Crew segues into which accounts the algorithm recommends and how much time they spend “running to the comments” for Jamel Hill posts [21:54].

• Moon Landing Doubt & Conspiracies:

  • Stugotz wades into skepticism: “All I’m saying: 1969 we had the technology... It’s going to be really tough to get people on the moon now.” [24:59]
  • Mike Ryan: “Why haven’t we been back?… I’ve been to Switzerland. It was in 1998. I haven’t been back. Why haven’t you been back?” [26:20]

4. Miami’s New Soccer Stadium & Stadium Chatter

[27:53 – 34:46]

• Driving Past Inter Miami’s New Stadium:

  • Zaslow describes construction chaos—"Ain’t a whole lot of parking”—prompting laughter for his “anal hole parking” verbal slip (multiple times, [29:03], [29:05], [29:24], [33:27]).
  • Discussion of whether the stadium will be ready; “It looks six months behind,” says Zaslow [29:37].

• Stadium Preferences & Nostalgia:

  • Consensus: smaller, more intimate stadiums are better for experience (USC’s Galen Center, Miami Arena).
  • Ranking famous stadiums' reputation vs. reality:
    • “Cameron Indoor? Dump.” – Mike Ryan [32:57]
    • “Madison Square Garden? Rat-infested dump.” – Mike Ryan [33:07]
    • “MetLife Stadium… A nothing. Looks like an air conditioning unit.” – Zaslow [34:42]
    • Fenway vs. Wrigley debate (Mike: “Fenway, thumbs down. Wrigley, thumbs up.” [34:50])

5. Miami Airport & Travel Hacks, TSA Stories

[35:11 – 39:03]

• Airport Headaches:

  • Zaslow missed a 5 AM flight due to TSA Pre lines opening late (“TSA line didn’t open until 4:45. Missed flight. Straight up missed the flight.” – Zaslow [36:53])
  • Crew educates Zaslow on alternative security lines, signage, and airport hacks.
  • TSA Pre vs. Clear: lively debate on which is superior. “Clear is better with TSA… you should have both!” – Stugotz & Roy [37:29]

• Classic Marriage Humor:

  • Zaslow shares calming his panicked wife after missed flight:
    • “I specifically told her to calm down. And guess what? It worked. …It did not work.” [38:40–38:44]
    • “It’s one of the worst things you could ever say to a woman.” [38:46]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Zaslow’s family trips:
  • “Zazlow’s weird vacation family.” – Roy [02:22]
• Fly fishing debate:
  • “How do you look like an undercover cop while fishing?” – Mike Ryan [06:25]
• Tiger Woods “president” conversation:
  • “That is such a douche move.” – Zaslow [17:24]
• Moon mission skepticism:
  • “All I’m saying…1969, we had the technology, nice. And we put people on the moon.” – Stugotz [25:03]
• Stadium slip-ups:
  • “Ain’t a whole lot of parking.” (Zaslow, repeatedly, [29:03]…)
  • “MetLife Stadium…looks like an air conditioning unit.” – Zaslow [34:42]
• Travel wisdom:
  • “TSA line didn’t open till 4:45. Missed flight. Straight up missed the flight.” – Zaslow [36:53]
  • “I specifically told her to calm down…and guess what, it worked. …It did not work.” – Zaslow [38:40–38:44]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:45–04:00: Zaslow’s vacation, Vail trip, fly fishing stories.
• 08:08–20:02: Zaslow’s “Top Five Things You May Have Missed”
• 20:13–26:42: Space talk—Artemis II, moon conspiracies, “why go back?”
• 27:53–34:46: Inter Miami’s new stadium, stadium debates, nostalgia.
• 35:11–39:03: Miami International Airport woes, TSA stories, marriage jokes.

Tone & Takeaways

With their typical blend of sharp wit and regional flavor, the episode delivers both local sports-centric discussion and broader, relatable humor. Zaslow’s return gives the crew a launching pad for teasing, personal anecdotes, and a brisk rundown of sports news. The group’s banter covers everything from stadium architecture to the absurdities of TSA logistics, with enough self-deprecation and in-jokes to keep loyal listeners laughing.

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