The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Postgame Show: Happy Birthday, Sister Jean (feat. JuJu Gotti & Jordan Schusterman)
Date: August 21, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Overview

This episode brings together Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and their regular collaborators (including JuJu Gotti, Chris Cody, Taylor, and Jordan Schusterman) for a free-flowing, irreverent discussion weaving sports commentary, pop-culture banter, poll results, and a competitive baseball trivia game. The show celebrates Sister Jean’s 106th birthday (with notable skepticism), recaps standout women’s basketball performances, riffs on viral internet moments, and dives deep into MLB topics and Little League World Series coverage with expert Jordan Schusterman. The signature “Pitch Clock” segment closes out the episode with fierce, comedic trivia competition.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Thursday Thunder Picks with JuJu Gotti

[01:15 – 02:41]

• JuJu Gotti boasts about his successful betting picks: "Congratulations to everybody who made a billion dollars last week on Thursday Thunder...a winner. You feel me?" (Juju, 01:17)
• This week’s picks:
  • Emma Meesseman – Over 5.5 rebounds vs. Chicago Sky.
  • Jonquel Jones – Under 15.5 points (Liberty vs. Sky).
  • A’ja Wilson – Over 11.5 rebounds (Aces vs. Mercury).
• “We gonna replicate that again tonight.” (Juju, 01:31)

Sister Jean’s 106th Birthday – Celebration or Fatigue?

[02:41 – 03:58]

• The crew marks Sister Jean’s milestone but with bemused skepticism:
  • “Happy birthday to her.” (Chris Cody, 03:09)
  • “I don’t care.” (Juju, 03:12)
• Jokes about her having multiple birthdays per year:
  • “She’s just like, we’re celebrating her birthday two or three times a year. It seems as though we’re just making up birthdays.” (Taylor, 03:31)
• Mention of Ethel Caterham (oldest person alive at 116):
  • “Imagine living 116 years in England.” (Chris Cody, 03:53)

Recap: Paige Bueckers’ Historic Game

[03:58 – 06:47]

• JuJu and the crew marvel at Paige Bueckers’ WNBA performance:
  • “44 points on 17 of 21...the most points by a rookie in NBA history. First player in league history with 40 plus points on 80 field goals or better. Highest scoring game this year.” (Chris Cody, 04:36)
  • “Something that I don’t think I’ve seen in my adult life, a rookie do—just be able to take over an entire game.” (Juju, 05:07)
• A hesy(hesitation) move banter leads to an official “ruling”:
  • “Can Jeremy Tache use ‘hesi’ because he’s in a big hurry on hesitation?” (Host/Moderator, 05:38)
  • “I’m allow it.” (Juju & Schusterman, 06:03-06:06)

Viral Video: Car Crashes Through Restaurant During Livestream

[06:47 – 07:49]

• JuJu recounts a viral incident of a car smashing into a streaming couple at a restaurant and crew jokes about the inevitability of lawsuits.
  • “I feel like never has there been an easier layup for a lawsuit…” (Juju, 07:00)
• Chris: “My childhood best friend is a lawyer. He’s the first person I’m calling.” (07:34)

Random Pop-Culture Riffs: Ron Perlman, Nancy Reagan, and Joke Polls

[07:49 – 09:13]

• Bizarre debate about Ron Perlman’s “flat face” as Beauty and the Beast, segues into a dark-humor poll:

  • “Did Nancy Reagan have a face as long as Ron Perlman?” (Host, 08:15, jokingly for show’s poll)
  • “I can’t believe you told a Nancy Reagan blowjob joke.” (Host, 08:32)

• Shoutout to a fake Justin Bieber who fooled a club and got paid, sparking a Charlotte Flair wrestling reference.

Audience Poll Results

[09:13 – 10:07]

• Do you like double entendres? 78% Yes
• Is Penn State ever really the #2 team? 92% No
• Pasha for James Franklin? 81% Yes (reference to ‘Ghosts’ TV show)
• Bugs Bunny vs. Lee Corso as a Saturday morning staple? 56% Lee Corso

The Pitch Clock: Baseball Trivia Showdown

[10:22 – 29:56]

Format & Participants

• Hosts, Chris Cody and Taylor, compete in a Scattergories-inspired home run trivia game, with different rounds keyed to the first letters 'P', 'F', and 'D.'
• MLB expert Jordan Schusterman (of Cespedes Family BBQ) joins for NL analysis and Little League World Series stories.

Notable Game Segments

Round 1: Letter 'P'

[11:33 – 14:41]

• Top answers: Prince Fielder, Pete Alonso, Paul Molitor, Paul O’Neill.
• Light-hearted frustration over low-scoring picks (“How do you spell Raudo?...That’s the fill you went with, huh?” (Taylor, 12:39-12:42))

Little League World Series Report – Jordan Schusterman

[15:16 – 16:21]

• Schusterman describes the international flavor of the LLWS:
  • “They put the 'world' in World Series…we got 10 different countries represented.” (Schusterman, 15:36)
  • Highlights player/fan interactions with major leaguers: “Those are the moments that really stick with you.” (16:03)

Cubs and Kyle Tucker’s Slump

[16:21 – 18:57]

• Extended conversation on Kyle Tucker’s collapse for the Cubs post-July.
  • “Now that we’re pushing nearly two months of really poor play, it’s absolutely perplexing…The speculation about him being injured feels warranted when you have a player this good that's playing this badly.” (Schusterman, 17:14, 18:45)

Round 2: Letter 'F'

[19:00 – 21:38]

• Best picks: Freddie Freeman (“358 home runs”), Frank Robinson (top F, 586 HRs), Frank Thomas (“the big hurt”), Fred McGriff (“the crime dog”).
• “You both have Frank Robinson? Yeah, we do.” (Game Facilitator, 20:52)

Phillies, Zach Wheeler’s Injury, and NL Playoff Implications

[21:42 – 23:38]

• Discusses the seismic impact of Wheeler’s blood clot and absence for the Phillies.
  • “This is a huge deal, indisputably a huge deal.” (Schusterman, 23:38)
  • Praise for Jesus Luzardo and Phillies pitching depth.

The Reds' Consistency and Playoff Picture

[24:15 – 25:25]

• Noted for “never being swept all season,” but toughest schedule remains.
• “You have to give them credit for not falling on their face the way that so many other teams have.” (Schusterman, 24:39)

Historic MLB Moment: Venezuelan Managers Face Off

[25:25 – 26:28]

• Danny Alvarez’s coverage spotlighted: first matchup between two Venezuelan managers in MLB history.

Round 3: Letter 'D'

[26:33 – 29:48]

• Notables: David Ortiz (“big Papi”—top D, 541 HRs), Dave Parker, Don Mattingly, Dave Winfield, Don Baylor, David Justice.
• “I think that my big issue with this game is that I don’t know names. I’ve realized. I don’t know.” (Chris Cody, 29:48)
• “I have facial blindness. I have name blindness. And apparently color blindness. Not color blindness. Oh...You see color.” (Chris Cody & Taylor, 29:49-29:56)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Sister Jean's Record-Breaking Age:

  • "She's just like, we're celebrating her birthday two or three times a year. It seems as though we're just making up birthdays."
    • Taylor, 03:31

• On Paige Bueckers' 44-Point Game:

  • "44 points on 17 of 21... First player in league history with 40 plus points on 80 field goals or better. Highest scoring game this year. Ridiculous game from her."
    • Chris Cody, 04:36

• On Surviving a Viral Restaurant Car Crash:

  • “Never has there been an easier layup for a lawsuit…”
    • Juju, 07:00

• On MLB Superstars Slumping:

  • “Now that we’re pushing nearly two months of really poor play, it’s absolutely perplexing.”
    • Jordan Schusterman, 17:14

• On the Phillies’ Playoff Future After Wheeler’s Injury:

  • “This is a huge deal, indisputably a huge deal.”
    • Jordan Schusterman, 23:38

• Trivia Self-Deprecation:

  • "I think that my big issue with this game is that I don’t know names; I’ve realized. I don’t know names."
    • Chris Cody, 29:48

Segment Timestamps

• Thursday Thunder Picks: 01:15–02:41
• Sister Jean’s Birthday & Longevity Chat: 02:41–03:58
• Paige Bueckers Performance Recap: 03:58–06:47
• Viral Restaurant Crash & Lawsuit Banter: 06:47–07:49
• Pop Culture Jokes (Ron Perlman, Nancy Reagan): 07:49–09:13
• Audience Poll Results: 09:13–10:07
• Pitch Clock Intro & Rules: 10:22–11:33
• Pitch Clock – Round 1 ('P'): 11:33–14:41
• Little League World Series & MLB Expert Segment: 15:16–16:21
• Cubs & Kyle Tucker's Slump: 16:21–18:57
• Pitch Clock – Round 2 ('F'): 19:00–21:38
• Phillies, Wheeler, NL Playoff Race: 21:42–23:38
• The Reds & Playoff Consistency: 24:15–25:25
• Venezuelan Managers MLB Milestone: 25:25–26:28
• Pitch Clock – Round 3 ('D'): 26:33–29:48

Tone & Style

The episode blends irreverence, quick wit, inside jokes, and genuine sports insight. The banter is rapid-fire and intentionally disorganized, with abrupt segues into trivia, polls, and niche culture references. The tone is playful, occasionally self-deprecating, and always inclusive of fans listening or playing along at home.

For New Listeners

Even without direct experience of the show, this episode is an excellent example of Le Batard & Stugotz’s ability to combine sharp sports insight (especially via special guests like Jordan Schusterman) with unpredictable, offbeat comedy and crowd-involving games. You'll encounter everything from Sister Jean birthday conspiracies and WNBA stats to baseball trivia blowouts, making this a lively, multi-layered listen.