Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz Episode: Postgame Show: Greg Cote Handicaps The Conclave
Release Date: April 28, 2025

Introduction to the Episode

In this engaging postgame episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, hosts Dan Le Batard and Stugotz, along with co-hosts Greg Cody, Billy Corben, Chris Cote, Roy Bellamy, and Juju, delve into a variety of topics spanning sports, pop culture, and humorous banter. Filmed live from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, the show offers listeners a blend of insightful commentary and lighthearted discussions.

Opening Banter and Anecdotes

The episode kicks off with Dan Le Batard reminiscing about a past prank:

• Dan Le Batard [00:32]: "Cortez has texted me. Parakeet Cortez, he says. Speaking of prank calls, good time to remind the audience that you once published Lou Holtz's phone number in print. Imagine if you did that. Now look at. Look at Roy with his mouth hanging open. Shocked."

This leads to a humorous exchange about the ethics of sharing contact information:

• Greg Cody [00:49]: "You did that?"

• Dan Le Batard [00:49]: "I did it in the school newspaper. The Miami Hurricane. It was just his office number."

• Billy Corben [00:59]: "Okay. You can get away with that?"

• Mike Ryan [01:02]: "Public knowledge. Right."

Discussion on the Pope and Joel Osteen's Property

The conversation shifts to a comparison between the late Pope's modest accommodations and Joel Osteen's opulent property:

• Dan Le Batard [01:07]: "I just wanted to show you the late Pope's accommodations. The way that the power of the Pope surrounded himself with the barest of amenities. Now, put on the screen what some other people were showing, which is Joel Osteen's property."

• Greg Cody [01:38]: "People who were in support of Osteen say, yeah, go ahead and put up a photo of the Vatican while you're at it."

The hosts humorously debate the ownership and lifestyle of the Pope:

• Mike Ryan [01:43]: "Does the Pope own the Vatican? Is that his, like, spread where he's like, yeah, this is what I got. It's a whole country. My bad."

• Greg Cody [01:44]: "It's not."

• Mike Ryan [01:46]: "It's not a mansion. It's a country."

They conclude with remarks on the Pope's living conditions:

• Greg Cody [01:49]: "Sleeping arrangements, though. Meager."

• Mike Ryan [01:50]: "Meager arrangements."

Satirical Take on the Papal Conclave

Billy Corben introduces a satirical segment predicting the next Pope, showcasing the group's playful banter:

• Billy Corben [01:57]: "The odds are out. And everybody knows that Pietro Perelin is the betting favorite to be the next pope at plus 200. But I have to tell you, my sources within the Vatican, there's a groundswell of cardinal support for Matteo Zupi at Plus 600 is looking like a good bet right now to me... Piera Batista Pizzaballa is another good guy to look at."

This leads to a humorous penalty segment:

• Juju [02:38]: "So minor penalty, two minutes for adding nothing."

• Chris Cote [02:44]: "Dan. That's a cardinal sin."

• Billy Corben [02:48]: "That is a cardinal sin."

• Dan Le Batard [02:50]: "Get out."

Creative Imagery: Men vs. Gorilla Scenario

The hosts engage in a surreal and humorous discussion imagining 100 men versus a gorilla:

• Roy Bellamy [04:57]: "If we have a sign up sheet... We're going to clean that boy up. You feel me?"

• Dan Le Batard [05:37]: "A hundred is a lot of men."

• Mike Ryan [05:40]: "But what if the gorilla grabs somebody by the ankles..."

• Greg Cody [06:02]: "Ripped his head off. And whatever my plan was with the other 19 guys..."

Football Draft and Player Analysis

The conversation transitions to football drafts, focusing on quarterback prospects and team strategies:

• Dan Le Batard [06:15]: "But 100 men is a lot of men. We'll get a definitive answer from Ron McGill."

• Roy Bellamy [07:00]: "You feel me? ... I'm just happy for my brother to get a chance in the NFL to prove these folks wrong."

• Billy Corben [09:02]: "With Shador Sanders, he's going to get some benefit of doubt for having fallen so far relative to what people thought just a month before the draft."

The hosts discuss the challenges faced by quarterbacks in highly competitive environments:

• Dan Le Batard [08:18]: "Kenny Pickett is also in that room... He has to keep."

• Billy Corben [09:23]: "Shador Sanders... kill it during minicamp prior to training camp."

Interactive Polls and Audience Engagement

Throughout the episode, the hosts engage with their audience through interactive polls, sparking lively debates:

• Roy Bellamy [10:07]: "If your name is Jax, are you more likely to get into trouble? 97% of the audience says, yes, you are."

• Dan Le Batard [12:06]: "61 of the audience says, Michael Vick."

• Roy Bellamy [15:02]: "Are we a country full of haters? 98% of the audience says yes, we are."

These polls serve as a tool for the hosts to connect with listeners, reflecting popular opinions and prompting humorous discussions.

Fashion vs. Slob Debate

A spirited debate unfolds around the fine line between being fashionable and appearing as a slob:

• Juju [13:39]: "It's your confidence... you haven't crossed that line."

• Dan Le Batard [14:02]: "I had this argument in a locker room with Deion Sanders."

• Juju [14:24]: "You like to dress up. You should come as Dion one day this week."

• Dan Le Batard [14:37]: "I have. No, you're right, Greg. I could not."

The discussion highlights the importance of confidence in personal style and the influence of personality on fashion perception.

Closing Remarks and Final Poll

As the episode winds down, Roy Bellamy delivers a closing poll:

• Roy Bellamy [15:02]: "Are we a country full of haters? 98% of the audience says yes, we are."

• Dan Le Batard [15:14]: "A country full of haters."

The hosts bid farewell, affirming the show's commitment to providing a blend of sports commentary and entertaining dialogue.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Dan Le Batard [00:32]: "Imagine if you did that. Now look at Roy with his mouth hanging open. Shocked."

• Billy Corben [01:57]: "My sources within the Vatican... Matteo Zupi at Plus 600 is looking like a good bet right now to me."

• Roy Bellamy [05:37]: "We gonna clean that boy up. You feel me?"

• Juju [13:35]: "Confidence is key."

• Roy Bellamy [15:02]: "Are we a country full of haters? 98% of the audience says yes, we are."

Conclusion

This episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz masterfully blends humor, sports analysis, and audience interaction. From playful debates about the Papal Conclave to imaginative scenarios pitting men against a gorilla, the hosts maintain a lively and engaging atmosphere. Their discussions on football drafts and player potential provide insightful commentary for sports enthusiasts, while the interactive polls and banter ensure that listeners remain entertained throughout the show.

Whether you're a regular follower or new to the podcast, this episode offers a comprehensive and enjoyable listening experience, capturing the essence of what makes The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz a beloved staple in sports and pop culture commentary.