The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Postgame Show: "Billy, I Love You" (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Date: October 16, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Billy, Chris, Mike, Jeremy, Cody
Featured Guests: JuJu Gotti, Jane Levy

Episode Overview

This episode of the Postgame Show features a lively mix of sports betting banter, NBA and NFL commentary, affectionate shoutouts, and an extended baseball trivia and analysis segment. JuJu Gotti joins in with signature humor and warmth, offering betting picks (“Thursday Thunder”) and heartfelt words for Billy. The show shifts seamlessly from irreverent pop-culture takes to a genuinely insightful baseball roundtable—highlighted by an expert interview with author and baseball historian Jane Levy, focusing on the MLB playoffs, pitching, and generational shifts in the game.

Key Segments and Discussion Points

Thursday Thunder with JuJu Gotti (01:01–02:42)

• JuJu presents his "Thursday Thunder" football picks:
  • Tee Higgins: Over 5 reception yards in the first quarter and over 3 catches for the game
  • Noah Fant: Over 3.5 catches (mentioning the absence of Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample)
  • Jamar Chase: Over 6 catches from Joe Flacco
  • Confidence in the "two out of three" parlay, but this week he goes for a "four piece."
• Memorable Quote:
  • Juju (01:39): “First quarter, T. Higgins, lock it in... Jamar Chase for over six catches from Joe Flacco tonight. Lock it in.”

Paul Pierce's LeBron Comments & NBA Talk (02:42–04:19)

• Discussion:

  • Recap of Paul Pierce's appearance on Club Shay Shay, claiming if he was younger, LeBron wouldn’t have any NBA titles.
  • Immediate pushback, laughter, and playful banter about hypotheticals in sports.

• Notable Quotes:

  • Mike (03:22): “It made no sense ’cause he had a lot of his career without LeBron.”
  • Billy (03:30): “We could play this game forever... If [the Celtics] don’t get Kevin Garnett, you don’t win either.”

• Paul Pierce as an Entertaining Figure:

  • Panel admires "post-retirement Paul Pierce" for being entertainingly offbeat.
  • Juju (03:50): “If Pat McAfee didn’t think of having Aaron Rodgers and stuff on, I would have did that. So I feel Paul Pierce.”

Tua Tagovailoa & “Cringe AF” Moments (04:19–04:49)

• Tua's Unlikability Factor:
  • Billy and JuJu agree Tua’s “Show Me The Money” moment was his most embarrassing and contributed to his "unlikable" status.
  • Billy (04:37): “Cringe af. Right, JuJu?”
  • Juju: “Totally agree. That was the most embarrassing thing he’s ever done.”

JuJu’s Love for Billy & Polls Update (04:49–07:12)

• JuJu’s heartfelt appreciation:
  • Juju (04:55–05:34): “Billy, I love you so much, bro... When I first got to this company, I was... fresh out the streets. You helped me understand a lot... Talked to me for hours on the phone... I always appreciate you.”
• Audience Poll Results:
  • Two Monday Night Football Games: 67% say no
  • Scoring Baseball vs. Having Sex: 63% say "person who has sex" is cooler; Jeremy riffs on cross-over appeal.
  • Is Max Scherzer as crazy as his eyes look? 90% say yes
  • Was the Pope talking trash? 96% say yes
  • Closing banter:
    • Billy (07:06): “That Pope was spitting. Thanks, JuJu.”

The “Pitch Clock” Baseball Segment (07:13–23:58)

Baseball MVP Trivia Game (08:29–16:49)

• Format: Guess World Series MVPs from 2009–2024; Cody vs. Jeremy, moderated by Mike.
• Stakes & Banter:
  • Bragging about last week’s performance, superstitious clothing choices, and mutual heckling.
  • Difficulties recalling certain years, especially when matching memorable player performances with exact series.
• Memorable Moments:
  • Jeremy (13:34): “Pressure is okay... Billie Jean King says pressure is a privilege.”
  • Jane Levy: Enters as "our ALCS and NLCS expert," quickly bringing gravitas and humor.

Interview with Jane Levy—MLB Playoffs Analysis (11:37–23:58)

• 2025 ALCS Focus:
  • Blue Jays’ bats awaken vs. Mariners; Seattle's struggles at home may be tension, not talent.
  • Jane Levy (11:37): “The Jays, to have looked so bad at home and then flip the script... makes you wonder whether these teams... are a little tight.”
  • Discussion of Max Scherzer pitching for Blue Jays after a long layoff at age 41—“a very strange choice in my view.”
• Outlook for Mariners:
  • Jane predicts more poise from Mariners, invokes Billie Jean King’s maxim on pressure.
  • Jane (13:34): “Pressure is what professional athletes... should thrive on.”
• Dodgers’ Pitching Dominance and Historic Parallel:
  • Levelling up modern Dodgers pitching to 1963 standards; complete games and throwback efficiency.
  • Jane (18:20): “It’s like being back in 1963... the game people used to like to see.”
  • Dodgers used 48 pitchers in 2025 (!); contrast with historic reliance on durables.
  • The challenge of managing Shohei Ohtani:
    • Health, workload, dual-role issues, and impact of two Tommy John surgeries.
    • Jane (22:11): “He’s pedestrian at the plate in games that he pitches... If I were Shohei Ohtani, I’m not sure I’d be willing to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers.”
  • Discussion: Is it good for baseball to have a “giant” like LA, or better to see underdogs (Mariners or Brewers) break through?
    • Jeremy (20:49): “It’s always fun when there’s a giant that can be toppled…”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• JuJu Gotti’s Heartfelt Shoutout:
  • (04:55) "I love you so much, bro... When I first got to this company... you helped me understand a lot... talked to me for hours on the phone... I always appreciate you."
• On Paul Pierce’s LeBron Claim:
  • Mike (03:22): “It made no sense ’cause he had a lot of his career without LeBron.”
• Baseball Nostalgia with Jane Levy:
  • Jane (18:20): “It’s like being back in 1963. It’s the game that people used to like to see.”
  • Jane (19:08): “Dodgers used 48 pitchers during the 2025 season... The Mets were 47.”
• On Shohei Ohtani’s Two-Way Struggles:
  • Jane (22:11): “He’s pedestrian at the plate in games that he pitches, and you can’t help but wonder... If I were Shohei Ohtani, I’m not sure I’d be willing to pitch for the Dodgers.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• JuJu’s "Thursday Thunder" Picks: 01:01–02:42
• Paul Pierce/LeBron Hot Take & Panel Reactions: 02:42–04:19
• Tua Tagovailoa "Cringe AF" Moment: 04:19–04:49
• JuJu's Love for Billy: 04:49–05:34
• Audience Poll Results: 05:36–07:12
• Pitch Clock Baseball MVP Trivia: 08:29–16:49
• Jane Levy MLB Analysis: 11:37–23:58
• Dodgers, Pitching, and Ohtani Discussion: 18:20–23:18

Conclusion & Tone

This episode is a classic blend of irreverent sports commentary, heartfelt show camaraderie, and unexpected depth—especially in the detailed, historian-led baseball segment. The show retains its trademark wit and "jaded-fan" edge, balanced by moments of real affection (JuJu’s tribute to Billy) and expert insight (Jane Levy). With baseball’s changing traditions, quirky NBA hypotheticals, and good-hearted ribbing throughout, it’s a full buffet for fans of the Le Batard & Stugotz brand.

For more from the show, check out Jane Levy’s new book, "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It," and keep tuning in for more postgame hilarity and analysis!