Podcast Summary: "Postgame Show: Dan's Kinky Birthday"

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Recorded at The Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami | December 16, 2025
Special Guest: JuJu Gotti

Episode Overview

This lively postgame episode is a celebration of Dan Le Batard’s birthday, with JuJu Gotti joining the crew for a mix of sports banter, show traditions, and some comedic deep-dives into Dan’s on-air costumes. The team pokes fun, updates on polls, and highlights the spirit of camaraderie that marks the show’s unique blend of sports and pop culture.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

The Sports Media Landscape & Celebrating Each Other

• Right out of the sponsor break, the group discusses media accolades—specifically Pablo Torre’s honor as Sports Media Person of the Year.
• JuJu Gotti expresses disappointment that the team didn’t properly celebrate Pablo’s achievement:
  • JuJu Gotti [01:41]: “We gotta salute our brothers and sisters when we do accomplishments, man… So everybody Pablo for sure. J in me another one. Come on now, my boy, Greg Cody, another book on the way... Look at the fanfare rise. Roy playing hockey… Tony got basketball podcasts… everybody in that studio doing great. But today is about the kid, that Daniel Le Batard, man. Happy birthday, brother. We love you so much.”
• The segment is a loving roast, illustrating the family-like atmosphere of the show.

Dan’s “Kinky” Costumes: A Birthday Roast

• JuJu Gotti ranks his top five Dan Le Batard costumes, poking fun at Dan’s reputation for elaborate, sometimes outlandish dress-ups on-air.
• JuJu’s Top 5 Costumes [03:12-05:15]:
  1. Nacho Libre: “My boy took his chest out, man... Drip. Certified salute, brother. Happy birthday.”
  2. Richard Simmons: Memorable because Dan “finally discussed Whitlock” in the costume.
  3. 2023 Ken (from Barbie): “Look at the hips on my boy. Those are skinny jeans right there.”
  4. Benito (Bad Bunny): Noting the effort, “Fresh as hell as Benito… Gloves with sequins—that was Valerie, not Dan.”
  5. Game of Thrones/Khaleesi: “I think that’s what I was doing… Look at those arms. You look good. It’s a lot of arms.”
• Dan, embarrassed, insists it’s not his “kink” and that the process is uncomfortable:
  • Dan [05:18]: “This is not a kink. I’m embarrassed by these all the time.”
  • Dan [05:25]: “You guys keep saying that. You’re better at knowing what I feel than I am. … When I tell you I feel differently, you’re great at calling me a liar.”
  • Other hosts keep insisting “You love it.” [05:51].

Show Traditions: Punishments, Polls & Buckets

• Discussion shifts to outstanding show “penalties”—tasks the on-air crew must undertake as consequences for losing bets or bits.
  • Chris owes four, others enumerate theirs, and there’s debate about responsibility and accountability [05:52-06:14].
  • Greg Cody is appointed to draw from the infamous “Dentek Bucket.”
• The “Reaper” gag resurfaces:
  • “Does the Grim Reaper ever not wear a costume?” prompts a poll and some fun speculation [06:31-06:43].
• Polling Results (Audience Interaction) [07:06-08:07]:
  • Can you be great athletically if your name is Biff? (77% say no)
  • Does Diego Pavia “put the ass in class”? (91% say yes)
  • Has anyone ever said anything interesting after “I don’t know if this is interesting to you?” (82% say no)
  • Can a 9-year-old tell time without a digital clock? (81% say no)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Celebrating Colleagues (JuJu Gotti, 01:41):
  “We gotta salute our brothers and sisters when we do accomplishments, man… But today is about the kid, that Daniel Le Batard, man. Happy birthday, brother. We love you so much.”

• On Dan’s Costumes (Dan, embarrassed, 05:18):
  “This is not a kink. I’m embarrassed by these all the time.”

• On Show Penalties (Dan, 05:52):
  “You guys are not responsible. You’re not accountable.”

• On Family Vibes (JuJu Gotti, 04:03):
  "Look at all the effort you put into this. I don’t know if it was you or Valerie. Gloves bought at home, bro."
  *(Playful ribbing over costume preparation)

• On Poll Results (JuJu, 07:06):
  "Does Diego Pavia put the ass in class? 91% of the audience says, yes, he does. That kind of made me mad yesterday..."

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:20] – JuJu Gotti joins, salutes Pablo Torre
• [03:12] – JuJu’s Top 5 Dan Costumes (hilarious segment)
• [05:18] – Dan’s embarrassed protestations about the costumes
• [05:51] – On-air debate: Dan “loves” the costumes, even if he denies it
• [06:14] – Talking punishment counts and accountability
• [07:06] – On-air poll results (recurring show segment)
• [08:07] – The Dentek Bucket: Greg Cody takes his pick
• [09:02] – Dan plugs JuJu’s Allie Oop podcast, closing appreciations

Episode Highlights & Memorable Moments

• The loving roast of Dan’s on-air persona and sartorial choices—especially JuJu Gotti’s hilariously detailed costume rankings.
• The running gag about Dan’s supposed “kink” for costumes, with Dan trying in vain to deny it while the crew doubles down with playful accusations.
• Show camaraderie, as JuJu Gotti urges the group to better celebrate each other’s (and their community’s) wins.
• Audience engagement via quirky show polls, providing insight into the mindset and humor of the show’s fanbase.
• The familiar chaos of updating penalties and drawing from the Dentek Bucket, exemplifying the laid-back, family-style energy at the heart of the show.

Takeaway

This episode blends hilarious birthday tributes (and mild embarrassment) for Dan with genuine moments of friendship, offbeat sports talk, and the unique traditions that keep Le Batard Show fans coming back. Even casual listeners will enjoy the blend of playful roasts, inside jokes, and the show’s signature mix of sports and pop culture irreverence.