Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Episode: Postgame Show: Chris Whittingham Has Takes
Release Date: November 26, 2024

1. Guest Appearance: Chris Whittingham and "Goalless"

The episode kicks off with a warm welcome to Chris Whittingham, a guest who brings fresh energy and plenty of material to the show. Stugotz shares the initial excitement of having Chris on the show, highlighting the anticipation of hearing his "hot takes."

• Stugotz (00:43): “You guys kind of groaned a little bit when Whittingham came in here. I thought I was going to get a whole lot of smiles. Me and Stugotz were thrilled, thrilled to see him."

However, tensions arise as Mike Ryan points out that Chris's enthusiasm may have overstepped boundaries.

• Mike Ryan (01:02): “So I was so happy to see. But that's where he crossed the line. It's like, you want me to do more? You want me to stick around for you?"

Dan clarifies that while Chris has valuable insights, there isn’t enough airtime to accommodate all his thoughts within the current show format.

• Dan Le Batard (01:23): “There isn't really room. All I do is Talk about Soccer247 on the podcast on the CBS Sports Colossal Network on the games that I call. I don't have room for these sorts of rants.”

Chris explains his focus on his soccer project, "Goalless," emphasizing its growing popularity.

• Dan Le Batard (01:54): “I actually arrived in Miami to record an episode of Goalless.”

2. Dan’s Car Rental Fiasco: Navigating Without a Driver’s License

A significant portion of the episode delves into Dan’s humorous and somewhat stressful experience trying to rent a car in Miami without a valid driver’s license. Transitioning from Florida to Connecticut, Dan explains the hiccup that led him to rely entirely on Uber during his stay.

• Dan Le Batard (01:54): “I arrived in Miami to record an episode of Goalless. I'm calling a game on Tuesday. Byron meeting against PSG. I went to rent a car and I have changed my driver's license.”

The hosts rib Dan about his predicament, envisioning comical scenarios of him being pulled over for driving without a license.

• Stugotz (02:37): “It’s a long way of getting to. He has a brain organization in his phone and he's got two ramps.”

Dan shares his optimistic yet failed attempt to bypass the system by hoping the rental car company would accept alternative identification.

• Dan Le Batard (03:00): “I thought some other form of identification. I thought a receipt that I had that showed I got this driver's license that's yet to arrive.”

The conversation humorously touches on the challenges of modern bureaucracy and Dan’s reliance on services like Uber.

3. Rant: The Ineffectiveness of Motion Sensor Soap Dispensers

Shifting gears, Dan launches into a passionate rant about the persistent failure of motion sensor soap dispensers in public restrooms. He laments the frustration of trying to obtain soap without success.

• Dan Le Batard (05:22): “Has anyone gone to a bathroom and waved the motion sensor soap dispenser and gotten soap out of it? It never works.”

The team echoes his sentiments, sharing their own experiences and frustrations with the unreliable dispensers.

• Stugotz (06:04): “You flew down to Florida for this.”

Jeremy adds a twist by mentioning that some sensors have racial biases, affecting their functionality.

• Jeremy (07:09): “Some of those like hand sensors are racist. Like they can pick up on the race of your hand and then they sometimes work and sometimes don't.”

Dan rejoins the conversation, emphasizing the need to revert to more reliable methods like manual buttons or soap bottles.

• Dan Le Batard (07:13): “We're unclean. We're unclean.”

4. Rant: The Elusive High Noon Watermelon Flavor

In another spirited segment, Dan expresses his disappointment over the scarcity of the Watermelon flavor of High Noon in local bars, despite its popularity.

• Dan Le Batard (07:49): “We can all agree that the best High Noon flavor is watermelon, right? By far the best High Noon flavor, you can't find it.”

He critiques the distribution strategy that bundles Watermelon with less popular flavors, making it harder for enthusiasts to find their preferred choice.

• Dan Le Batard (08:00): “They saddle it with the worst flavors. And so bars don't want watermelon because they gotta take all the other shit that comes with it.”

The discussion includes humorous analogies and a call to action for High Noon to focus on producing more of the beloved Watermelon variant.

• Dan Le Batard (09:00): “Guys, if it's this good selling. That's right. Just make more.”

5. Additional Banter and Humorous Exchanges

The episode is peppered with light-hearted jokes and playful interactions among the hosts. From mocking the idea of observational humor about other alcoholic beverages to teasing each other about regional pronunciations, the camaraderie remains strong.

• Stugotz (10:16): “Welcome back. I mean, I woke up at 3am for a flight this morning, but crack it up. The excuse. It's going to be terrible. Connecticut. You guys have never mispronounced a word.”

• Jeremy (10:30): “Woody, I have been meaning to ask you. How do you say good words but get Dan to like you?”

Overall, the episode balances insightful discussions with relatable frustrations and plenty of humor, making it engaging for both regular listeners and newcomers.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

• Stugotz (00:43): “You guys kind of groaned a little bit when Whittingham came in here. I thought I was going to get a whole lot of smiles."

• Mike Ryan (01:02): “But that's where he crossed the line. It's like, you want me to do more?"

• Dan Le Batard (03:00): “I thought some other form of identification. I thought a receipt that I had that showed I got this driver's license that's yet to arrive.”

• Dan Le Batard (05:22): “Has anyone gone to a bathroom and waved the motion sensor soap dispenser and gotten soap out of it? It never works.”

• Dan Le Batard (07:49): “We can all agree that the best High Noon flavor is watermelon, right? By far the best High Noon flavor, you can't find it.”

This episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz offers a blend of personal anecdotes, professional insights, and everyday frustrations, all delivered with the hosts' signature humor and camaraderie. Whether it's navigating car rentals without a license, battling ineffective soap dispensers, or searching for the perfect beverage, listeners are treated to an engaging and relatable conversation that encapsulates the essence of the show.