Postgame Show: Big Mac's Take of the Day (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Episode: Postgame Show: Big Mac's Take of the Day (feat. JuJu Gotti)
Release Date: June 16, 2025

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1. Guest Appearance: Tony Reali Revisits His Early Days

Timestamp: [00:34 - 02:02]

The episode kicks off with host Dan Le Batard welcoming Tony Reali back to the show. Tony shares his excitement about revisiting one of his earliest shows, specifically "Around the Horn" following Super Bowl 38, which featured the infamous Janet Jackson halftime performance. He expresses a nostalgic desire to relive the emotions of that time and hear his former colleagues' perspectives on legendary moments and players, including Tom Brady's career longevity.

Notable Quote:
Tony Reali [01:22]: "I want to watch this in full. I want to be an older man now. Going back, looking at my younger self, I'm going to play through the emotions of that."

2. Big Mac's Take of the Day: Challenges in Launching the Segment

Timestamp: [02:45 - 05:23]

The hosts delve into the "Big Mac's Take of the Day" segment, highlighting the struggles they've faced in getting it off the ground. Chris Greer and Billy Gil discuss the difficulties in refining Big Mac's commentary, with several iterations still not meeting expectations. Despite the well-produced imaging, the content hasn't resonated as intended.

Notable Quote:
Dan Le Batard [02:45]: "The imaging is working. But... This isn't working. I don't think this is going to get off the ground."

3. Fan Commentary and Social Media Reactions

Timestamp: [05:23 - 07:59]

Juju Gotti brings in fan reactions and social media buzz surrounding the show's recent activities. He praises Tony Reali's engaging presence and mentions favorable feedback from fans appreciating the show's interactive elements. The discussion underscores the importance of viewer engagement and the positive reception of their content.

Notable Quote:
Juju Gotti [05:40]: "The fans are loving him and he got dunked on. They want to see the dunked on video so they'll be able to tune in whenever they see our two opposed from the live show."

4. Against the Spread: Sports Betting Insights

Timestamp: [06:34 - 07:16]

In the "Against the Spread" segment, Billy Gil and Mike Ryan provide their sports betting predictions. Billy focuses on baseball, favoring the Phillies over the Marlins, citing strong pitching performances by Mick Abel. Mike offers insights into the Club World Cup, backing Flamengo against Esperance due to their star-studded lineup and early tournament success.

Notable Quote:
Billy Gil [06:59]: "Phillies have won four straights. Marlins are coming hot off of a sweep of the Nationals this weekend. But I think the Phillies are going to get it done."

5. WNBA Spotlight: Gino Auriemma's Critique of Caitlin Clark

Timestamp: [08:21 - 11:00]

A heated discussion unfolds around Gino Auriemma's controversial remarks about WNBA star Caitlin Clark. The hosts vehemently disagree with Auriemma's assessment, highlighting Clark's outstanding performance and record-breaking achievements in the league. Juju Gotti and Mike Ryan defend Clark, emphasizing her MVP candidacy and dominance in her second year.

Notable Quotes:
George [08:55]: "This kid's on the wrong team. She's got the wrong skill set to handle the physicality of that league."

Juju Gotti [09:59]: "Geno, sir, you may be the joker of the day with that take because I do not agree."

6. Highlighting Angel Reese's Achievements

Timestamp: [11:12 - 11:40]

Juju Gotti shifts the conversation to celebrate Angel Reese's impressive performance over the weekend, where she recorded her first triple-double in the Connecticut game. Despite facing criticism, Reese's versatility and skill are lauded, drawing comparisons to legends like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

Notable Quote:
Juju Gotti [11:12]: "Angel Reese recorded her first triple double... So congratulations to Angel Reese. She gets a lot of flack for not being as good... but she's just great on her own accord."

7. Viewer Polls: Engaging the Audience

Timestamp: [14:05 - 17:16]

The show engages the audience with interactive polls, gauging listener opinions on various topics:

• O.J. Simpson's Twitter Contributions:
  Result: 53% Yes, 47% No
  Juju Gotti: "53 of the audience says yes. They do."

• Historical Hockey Facts:
  Question: "Do you know about the Vancouver Millionaires?"
  Result: 89% No, 11% Yes

• Party Enhancements:
  Question: "Does every party get made better by adding a bouncy house?"
  Result: 80% Yes, 20% No

• Birthday Cake Flavoring:
  Result: 50% Yes, 50% No

• Hair Systems Terminology:
  Question: "When did we stop calling them toupees?"
  Result: 60% Yes, 40% No

The polls serve as a lighthearted way to interact with listeners, sparking discussions and debates among the hosts.

Notable Quote:
Juju Gotti [16:21]: "Do you love birthday cake flavor things everyone does."

8. General Banter and Light-Hearted Moments

Timestamp: [12:26 - 16:37]

Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in playful banter, addressing topics like the challenges of frequent travel for sports events and the importance of gratitude for their unique positions. Juju Gotti emphasizes the blessings of their roles, while Dan Le Batard and Mike Ryan rib each other about personal preferences and humorous anecdotes.

Notable Quote:
Juju Gotti [12:55]: "Yes. And a lot of the YouTube chat as well. We are so blessed to be able to call this our job."

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Conclusion

The episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz provides a dynamic blend of sports commentary, guest interactions, and audience engagement. From nostalgic conversations with Tony Reali to spirited debates on WNBA players, the hosts maintain an engaging and entertaining atmosphere. Interactive segments like "Against the Spread" and live polls further involve the audience, making the show accessible and enjoyable for both regular listeners and newcomers alike.

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Transcript

[Mike Ryan]

Now's a good time to remember where tequila's story truly began. In 1795, Cuervo invented tequila. Cuervo, what are you doing here?

[Dan Le Batard]

Cuervo? Anytime someone says Cuervo, I show up.

[Mike Ryan]

Well, I do know that to be true. But even during ad reads like Cuervo, I think he could lay out, especially for one of our great partners.

[Dan Le Batard]

Sweet, delicious Cuervo.

[Mike Ryan]

Since then, Cuervo has stayed true to its roots. The same family, the same land, the same passion.

[Dan Le Batard]

Cuervo.

[Mike Ryan]

So enjoy the tequila that started it all.

[Juju Gotti]

Cuervo.

[Dan Le Batard]

Cuervo.

[Mike Ryan]

The tequila that invented tequila. Proximo. Cuervo.com Please drink responsibly.

[Dan Le Batard]

Cuervo Realy was just telling us what he's doing later this afternoon about 5 o' clock tonight, around the horn time. And when he was telling us what he was doing, Stugatz was saying you were a handsome devil back then. Because Reali is going back to watch. He's going back to watch one of his first shows or his first show.

[Tony Reali]

Hosting around the horn, which was after Super Bowl 38. It was the Janet Jackson halftime show. Oh, wow. I want to watch this in full. I want to be an older man now. Going back, looking at my younger self, I'm going to play through the emotions of that. I want to hear Woody Page and Jay Marioti and Bill Plaske and Kevin Blakistone rip it up because I don't remember. I remember a lot of that show, but who remembers the takes? I want to hear what they said, you know, if they thought Brady was going to be an old timer.

[Dan Le Batard]

And what I was saying is Tony is smoking hot right now. I can't imagine what a younger Tony Reali looks like. He called you a handsome devil when you were younger. But where you're gonna do that with Izzy Gutierrez 12th. Where are you doing it? Where are you doing it?

[Tony Reali]

Where? YouTube Live, my friend. Okay, but you were kind enough to set that up once before. Worked out pretty great. I'd love to have anybody in the universe who, who has been reaching out over the last couple months. I've tried to try to respond to as many as I could. We're into the hundreds, if not thousands. But I know I'm gonna get to you all. I'm gonna get to you all at some point. But maybe come on the YouTube live and we'll watch a show and we'll watch. Watch a man look at himself at a younger age.

[Dan Le Batard]

It's like a scrapbook with Tony Reali 23 years about 5 o' clock today. Tony, I know you got to go get ready, so good seeing you. And he'll be here all week trying to ruin the proceedings. Good job today, Tony. Yes, the failed bits are better around here than the bits that work. We're going to get to juju and against the spread in a second. But Roy, the Big Mac thing that we did today, that did not work because we've been trying to get Big Mac off the ground for about three months now. Chris Cody has been working. Billy, what can you tell me about this project? Yes, what can you tell me about the Chris Cody project that has Big Mac's takes from the underground garage being something that takes off here nationally and internationally?

[Billy Gil]

I think that he took off today because he was working on that like he was up against a deadline. Yeah, he was like crossing the T's on the ice.

[Dan Le Batard]

He's been crafting some things that he doesn't think are ready. So he's sent me a couple of items for my perusal that he wasn't quite thought. He had to go back like seven times to Big Mac.

[Billy Gil]

Big Mac take of the day.

[Chris Greer]

Chris Greer. Well, hey, he don't have a clue. He's been here about 15 years and he's doing the same thing, picking injured players, short players. I don't have nothing against short players, but you need to get big guy like Jeannu and we need to have an offensive line. We've needed an offensive line for 20 years. And he always smiling. And the important thing, I noticed the draft when this player called and said, hey, how you feel about being picked? He said, why are you laughing, Chris Greer? You laugh, why you joke. This is his best time. And you asking him why is he laughing? This is the best time of his life. And you ask him why he laughing. You don't have nothing else to say. That's what's his problem.

[Mike Ryan]

Big Mac's take of the day.

[Dan Le Batard]

He'S been working on it for months. Had to take a day off today.

[Billy Gil]

Because it wasn't ready.

[Dan Le Batard]

Let's hear the. He tried it twice. Let's see what he has for us on the Dolphin schedule. Big Macs take of the day. The imaging is good. Fantastic.

[Chris Greer]

Them Dolphins, I tell you what, it's a siren schedule I seen.

[Dan Le Batard]

But.

[Chris Greer]

But they got Pittsburgh, they got Cincinnati, they got the Ravens, couple prime time, they got Tampa.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yeah.

[Chris Greer]

They got two Thursday in that game.

[Billy Gil]

Yeah.

[Chris Greer]

So I'm hoping. But this TUA guy, you heard what happened to his brother? Yeah, Got cut from the cfl. Yeah. And he didn't get drafted last year, you know, and now we got to deal with tua. But I like that Zach Wilson. People think he's sor backup. Yeah, I like. I think he's gonna be starting pretty soon.

[Billy Gil]

Really?

[Chris Greer]

Yeah, I really think he's gonna start. I like his arm.

[Dan Le Batard]

He's got a big arm.

[Chris Greer]

Yeah, he do. What about the other quarterback?

[Billy Gil]

Which one?

[Chris Greer]

The new one. Quentin. Quentin? Oh, that guy from Texas.

[Billy Gil]

All right, later, man.

[Chris Greer]

Good to see you.

[Juju Gotti]

Later.

[Billy Gil]

All right, Big Max, take up the day.

[Dan Le Batard]

This isn't working. I don't think this is going to get off the ground. The imaging is working.

[Billy Gil]

I mean, so credit to Chris.

[Dan Le Batard]

He protected you from this, so, yeah, it's a good thing he did. Reality is an ever effervescent of enthusiasm and positivity, but so too is juju. Juju. What is the fan commentary and social media reaction to whatever it is that we did today?

[Juju Gotti]

Gonzalez, with an S, says nothing. Has put a smile on my face in quite a while. Like seeing Tony Reali on the Lebatar show exploring coffee shops. We need to do this more often.

[Dan Le Batard]

He's very good at man on the street stuff. Anybody who wants him. He's exceptional at being friendly with people and annoying us with his small talk. Four minutes in, so. But the reality has been embraced because he's gonna be here all week.

[Juju Gotti]

Yes, sir. Yes, sir. The fans are loving him and he got dunked on. They want to see the ducked on video so they'll be able to tune in whenever they see our two opposed from the live show when it all went to putz.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yes. Thank you, juju. Before we get to the rest of what juju has to say, let's do against the Spread.

[Billy Gil]

All right, it's time for against the Spread. It's presented by DraftKings. DraftKings. The Crown is yours. Billy, go ahead and start. Oh, okay. I'm gonna take juju's. Phillies minus one and a half against the Marlins tonight. Mick Abel is on the bump against Sandy Alcantar. I know what you're thinking, Sandy. He's a former Cy Young award winner, right? Yeah, and he's been looking better in June. Back to back, quality starts. Only two earned runs so far.

[Dan Le Batard]

QSS. Couple of good QSS.

[Billy Gil]

Yeah. Back to back QS's, but Mick Abel, wow. 1.69 ERA on the road, 2.35 ERA overall this season and three starts. Phillies have won four straights. Marlins are coming hot off of a sweep of the Nationals this weekend. But I think the Phillies are going to get it done. Minus one and a half tonight against the Marlins. Against the spread. Mike, go ahead.

[Mike Ryan]

I'm taking Flamengo minus one and a half tonight in the Club World Cup. They're going up against a Tunisian team, Esperance. Flamengo's got a lot of stars, a lot of names that even casual soccer fans know. Alessandro Jorginho. This is a really talented team. Bruno Henrique. And it seems from the early going the only teams taking this competition uber seriously are the Brazilian ones. So far playing very well in this tournament and the fan support has been outstanding. I think Flamengo's really good. Have certainly a really good chance to make it to the knockout stages. Perhaps a deeper run in the quarters. I like Flamengo minus one and a half again.

[Billy Gil]

Yeah, I got one tonight.

[Dan Le Batard]

I'm going over 50 points, rebounds and assists. So it's locked in. The bet is locked in. Two tickets to game six or this. Not three tickets. Billy. Two tickets. Two tickets. Not two tickets. Plus another one. That is incorrect.

[Billy Gil]

Well, what, what, what? Hold on a second, Zaz. How about. What if we get two nice tickets, then we resell them on the the game time. Now we're talking and we buy three. Three teams.

[Dan Le Batard]

He doesn't want bad tips.

[Mike Ryan]

Two upper deckies.

[Dan Le Batard]

Juju, I want to play some sound for you. What do you make of Gino Auriemma? No one is doing what Gino Auriemma just did to Caitlin Clark. I have not. I have heard the accusation that shade has been thrown at Caitlin Clark from one of the most majestic voices in the history of women's basketball. Gino Auriemma has some shade for Caitlin Clark that I had not heard anywhere.

[George]

The delusional fan base that follows her disrespected the WNBA players by saying she's going to go in that league and tear it apart. These people are so disrespectful and so unknowledgeable and so stupid. And Diana said it best. This kid's in for a rude awakening. This kid's on the wrong team. She's got the wrong skill set to handle the physicality of that league. This rookie class isn't even one of the best rookie classes in the last 10 years. She's just not built for the physicality of this league. Yeah, she's not quick enough to get away from the physicality.

[Mike Ryan]

What was that?

[Dan Le Batard]

It's a terrible take.

[Mike Ryan]

I mean, when did he say that?

[Dan Le Batard]

It can't be recently, right?

[Juju Gotti]

Because Kaitlyn Clark returns with 32 points. Eight and nine. While hitting seven threes. She had us. And they beat the number one team in the league, the unbeaten New York Liberty, upon her return. Geno, sir, you may be the joker of the day with that take because I do not agree.

[Mike Ryan]

That has to be an old clip, of course. I mean, clearly. I mean, must be super embarrassing to be that wrong about an individual player and their performance. I mean, she has several WNBA records. I feel that guy is an idiot.

[Dan Le Batard]

There was no reason for this year.

[Juju Gotti]

If she didn't get hurt this year, she would definitely be in the top two running right now for the the league mvp. I think Nafisa Collier is going to take it because of that and just her overall greatness. But she's a top MVP candidate in year two. So yeah, he's definitely wrong on that.

[Mike Ryan]

Definitely took the league by storm. Set a WNBA record for points in a season. Has the WNBA record for assist in a game. Was rookie of the year. Yeah, she. She entered that league and dominated it.

[Dan Le Batard]

But we know nothing. So not a rude awakening for Caitlin Clark then? There was no rude awakening. There was no awakening of any kind. It was. Are there any other kind of awakenings other than rude ones?

[Mike Ryan]

Spiritual.

[Dan Le Batard]

Oh, thank you. Maybe no to maybe. Quick way to go, Mike. You got to gots to move off of his position that he cared a great deal about right before that. Any other WNBA thoughts from the weekend, Juju?

[Juju Gotti]

Yes. Angel Reese recorded her first triple double this weekend in the Connecticut versus Connecticut. She had 11 points, 11 assists and 13 rebounds. So congratulations to Angel Reese. She gets a lot of flack for not being as good or the. The quiet comparative thing like Larry Bird versus Magic Johnson to Caitlin Clark. I think that does her a disservice because she's just great on her own accord. So salute to Angel.

[Mike Ryan]

Juju. I don't know if we have enough time to go through the polls. I put myself on an island today and I'm very curious. The results of One poll regarding O.J. simpson. Do you have some poll?

[Dan Le Batard]

We're going to get to the polls in a second, Michael. We're going to get to slow down. It was a very vulnerable mic. There's emergency. We'll get to it.

[Billy Gil]

Vulnerable.

[Dan Le Batard]

But we've got to talk about Michael Beasley and the big three drama. We got to talk about Dwight Howard. We haven't talked about the US Open. We've left a lot of meat on the bone today.

[Juju Gotti]

Yeah, I mean a lot of big three drama. It's like they told them, yo, we need to spice this big three Up. Dwight Howard was about to fight Lance Stevenson. Jordan Crawford put his finger up Lance Stevenson's nose. My brother Stephen Jackson had a couple of choice words with one of the players. It was like the Royal Rumble out there this weekend. Welcome back, big three.

[Dan Le Batard]

It is fun. I believe if I know juju at all. Roy, I don't believe that you have pleased juju today with your attitude where you get to experience some of the most majestic things in sports. But you complain about the flights.

[Billy Gil]

Oh, don't put me on that, Alan there.

[Dan Le Batard]

I don't. I believe it's a happy tire, dad. Okay, it's a happy tire. But juju. I just know juju well enough to know that he like the absence of gratitude for the things that we get to experience around here in sports is something that he usually takes inventory of.

[Juju Gotti]

Yes. And a lot of the YouTube chat as well. We are so blessed to be able to call this our job. And some of us get to travel to go to these epic games that people only dream of going to. So when you complain about it, sometimes it doesn't go over as well with the fans as you think it does. Even though you may be tired, I think you should remember that. So a lot of fans out here on the fort lift, on the track, the trailer right now listening to our show, wishing that they can go to.

[Dan Le Batard]

Zaslow, saying he doesn't want to go to Game 7, doesn't even want to win that bet. Why do I have to want to go to another country when I go watch from the Zaslow mansion family room? I don't want to go.

[Juju Gotti]

That's understandable. That's a lot of. I've been watching all of these games as well. I don't see how y' all do it all year. My heart is about to explode out of my chest. Every single time down the ice. I'm thinking, oh no, here comes McDavid again. Oh, thank God. Dry side. Oh, it's like so nerve wracking. So I understand you're not one of those ass.

[Billy Gil]

What about the guy in the tractor trailer? Does he have to fly from Edmonton? What's going on here?

[Dan Le Batard]

That's a fair question.

[Juju Gotti]

I mean, if you fly from. I see. If you had to walk from Edmonton or maybe bike from Edmonton. You sat on a plane, three of them in the car. Yeah. You sat on three flights.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yeah.

[Juju Gotti]

It's not necessarily hard work is what I'm saying. You're not doing brain surgeries to and fro, if you catch my drift. So you know what I mean, let's celebrate yourself.

[Billy Gil]

16 hours.

[Dan Le Batard]

Right? Okay. He's not going to take your advice, Juju. He doesn't want any of your positivity. Wants to be tired. Go ahead and update Mike's poll question so that he can stop being grumpy.

[Juju Gotti]

Also, happy Men's Mental Health Awareness Month as well. Let's get straight to the poll. The polling question. Do you miss O.J. simpson's Twitter contributions? Wow.

[Dan Le Batard]

Wow, wow, wow.

[Juju Gotti]

53 of the audience says yes. They do.

[Billy Gil]

All right.

[Dan Le Batard]

Congratulations, Mike. Yes. Hello, Twitter world.

[George]

George.

[Dan Le Batard]

Truly.

[Juju Gotti]

It's O.J. mahomes.

[Mike Ryan]

I'm just saying.

[Juju Gotti]

Did you know that there used to be a hockey team named the Vancouver Millionaires?

[Dan Le Batard]

That's the last time. Original 6. That is the last time. The Vancouver Millionaires is the last time that somebody has scored as many road goals as Brad Marchand has during and.

[Mike Ryan]

They won a Stanley cup.

[Dan Le Batard]

It was 1922. I didn't even know there was ice back then.

[Mike Ryan]

You're landing oriemma slide. Terrible text.

[Juju Gotti]

89.

[Dan Le Batard]

It is a terrible 89.

[Juju Gotti]

89% of the audience says no. They do. Did not know that.

[Dan Le Batard]

Do you think the style play holds up from back then?

[Juju Gotti]

Is Labor Day a big holiday?

[Dan Le Batard]

Already told you it's not right. Certainly there should be no poll. Surely this poll is going to come back 57%. No. Right.

[Juju Gotti]

Well, moving on.

[Chris Greer]

Yeah.

[Billy Gil]

Thank you.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yes.

[Juju Gotti]

Does every party get made better by adding a bouncy house?

[Dan Le Batard]

This one was not today.

[Juju Gotti]

I didn't think 80% of the audience says yes, it does.

[Dan Le Batard]

Wow.

[Mike Ryan]

Oh, yes. It's a. It's a cesspool for litigation.

[Dan Le Batard]

Put it on the poll. Trampoline. Put it on the poll. Yes. At Lebanon show, are the trampoline and the bounce house cesspools for. For litigation? Also put greater cesspool for litigation. The trampoline or the bounce house.

[Juju Gotti]

Do you love birthday cake flavor things everyone does.

[Dan Le Batard]

Right.

[Juju Gotti]

This has never happened before on the history of our show.

[Dan Le Batard]

Get out of here.

[Juju Gotti]

50 of the audience. 50% of the audience.

[Chris Greer]

You are lying.

[Mike Ryan]

Can you believe birthday cake flavoring is more polarizing than enjoying O.J.

[Juju Gotti]

Right, last poll. When did we stop calling them toupees?

[Chris Greer]

Did we?

[Dan Le Batard]

We've stopped. Right. We don't systems their hair systems. Now It's a piece.

[Juju Gotti]

60 of the audience says yes. And those are your posts.

[Dan Le Batard]

I am rooting so hard for Shay Gilders Alexander to have 49.

[Mike Ryan]

Keep trapping them. Keep doubling them.

[Dan Le Batard]

49 points, no assists, no rebound.

[Mike Ryan]

None of that zone tonight.

[Dan Le Batard]

R.