The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Postgame Show: Happy Thanksgiling Pt. 5! (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Date: November 27, 2025

Episode Overview

Broadcasted from the Elser Hotel in Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the crew—joined by JuJu Gotti—dive into a lively postgame show filled with their signature mix of sports banter, pop culture riffs, listener shoutouts, and a wrap-up of topics from the main show. This episode has the playful silliness that defines "Thanksgiling" with heavy audience interaction, friendly teasing, and some surprising observations on player legacies, sports journalism, and personal connections with the audience and each other.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Sponsored Banter and Game Day Rituals

• The crew kicks things off with an over-the-top Smirnoff vodka advertisement, weaving it playfully into conversation.
• Greg Cody repeatedly injects “Smirnoff” as both his favorite food and drink for game day, becoming an ongoing comedic bit.
  • Memorable Quote:
    Dan Le Batard [00:20]: “That’s your favorite game day drink. What’s your favorite game day food?”
    Greg Cody: “Smirnoff.”
• Emphasis on the importance of game day rituals: noise, wings, dips, and, jokingly, vodka.

"Against the Spread" Picks & NFL Predictions

• Amin Elhassan gives MLB betting advice, pushing for the Yankees due to their spread performance against the Astros.
  • Amin Elhassan [01:41]: "Go with the Yankees. They are the favorite tonight."
• Sam Ponder analyzes the Cowboys vs. Eagles NFL opener, predicting the Cowboys to cover the 8.5-point spread and noting Dak Prescott’s anticipated heavy passing workload.
  • Sam Ponder [02:06]: “Dak Prescott is gonna throw about 67 times with Brian Schottenheimer. Give me the eight and a half with the Cowboys.”

Dak Prescott & Dallas Cowboys Debate

• Dominique Foxworth argues that Dak Prescott is past his prime, while younger QBs in the division will improve with experience.
  • Dominique Foxworth [03:12]: “Dak Prescott is past his prime and he’s not going to get better. And the guys that are ahead of him in the division but behind him in age are going to get better.”
• Debate on whether this could still be a career year for Dak, given a pass-heavy offense (but risk of high interceptions).
  • Dominique Foxworth [03:54]: “And it’s also going to be 25 intercept if he’s doing that.”

Tyreek Hill, Forgiveness, and Player Reputation

• JuJu Gotti, claiming Tyreek Hill as his (distant) cousin, passionately supports Nick Wright’s take on forgiving athletes and not holding past mistakes over their heads.
  • Notable Quote:
    JuJu [04:06]: “If you're gonna forgive somebody, you got to forgive him. ... Treat me as the human being That I am. You feel me?”
• Light familial ribbing from the crew about JuJu’s “cousin” claim and the complexity of kinship in sports fandom.

Greg Cody’s Unexpected Popularity

• Audience and crew praise Greg Cody’s energy and comic impact in the episode, with JuJu jokingly advocating for a full podcast of just Cody content.
  • JuJu [05:13]: “I would pay to listen to an entire podcast of baby. Greg Cody just does whatever you do, bro. Hearing that voice was so amazing.”

Pablo Torre, Sports Journalism, and Owners' Intelligence

• Pablo Torre's safety is teasingly debated due to his reporting on contentious NBA stories, with jokes about whether he’ll need personal security.
  • Chris Cote [07:04]: “He should at least be holding a piece when he’s walking around.”
• JuJu references a Dominique Foxworth tweet on CBA negotiations, skewering the myth that wealthy team owners are “smarter” than the people they negotiate with.
  • JuJu [07:41]: “Steve Ballmer, all these folk, Jerry Jones, man, they just like us making these decisions and sometimes fall straight on a face.”
  • Dominique Foxworth [08:32]: “The realization, this person's not actually smarter than I am. Why did I think this person was smarter than I am?”

Listener Shoutouts & Fan Engagement

• JuJu delivers shoutouts by name to frequent fans and contributors (via Twitter and beyond), sharing gratitude for gifts (jerseys) received after his own was stolen.
  • JuJu [09:00]: “Brother named Gabe Renizo... sent me a quality Dominique Fox Worth jersey, bro, in the mail. ... Salute to Gabe Renizo.”

Audience Polls & Quirky Debates (09:44–11:17)

(JuJu presents the show’s running interactive polls)

• Did Mike McDaniel rig the Dolphins captain votes? 86% say yes.
• Does everyone like coffee? 61% say no.
• Did you ever think Mark Whipple would be the next big thing? 88% say no.
• Do you eat the whole shell of a peanut? 89% say no.
• Has Pablo Torre eaten a peanut in the last 30 years? 65% say no.
  • Sam Ponder [11:00]: “11% though the Kiki way.” (referencing odd dietary habits)

Show Plugs & Closing Bits (11:17–12:03)

• Crew plugs spinoff podcasts: “The Greg Cody Show Featuring Greg Cody” and “DLS Hoops,” with jokes about adding galas to their fantasy league.
• Pablo Torre [11:55]: “You know what? That's a great idea. I'm gonna bring that up at the next board.”
• Dominique Foxworth [12:03]: “You’re spelling that B O R E D because of how your family members react.” (wordplay on “board” meetings)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dan Le Batard [00:28]: “Game day is everything. The noise, the rituals, the passion, the dip, the wings, the dip again.”
• Chris Cote [07:04]: “He should at least be holding a piece when he’s walking around.” (about Pablo Torre’s safety)
• JuJu [07:41]: “They just like us making these decisions and sometimes fall straight on a face.” (on sports owners)
• JuJu [09:00]: “Salute to Gabe Renizo. Salute to you, brother. That's rage against Twitter.”
• Sam Ponder [11:00]: “11% though the Kiki way.” (regarding peanut shell eating)

Timestamps to Key Segments

| Time | Topic / Segment | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:00–01:11 | Smirnoff game day fake-ad, comedic volley among Dan, Chris, and Greg | | 01:41–03:59 | MLB/NFL picks: Yankees vs. Astros; Cowboys vs. Eagles; Dak debate | | 04:06–05:43 | JuJu on Tyreek Hill, forgiveness, and Nick Wright | | 05:43–06:25 | Greg Cody's performance, JuJu's admiration | | 06:25–08:44 | Pablo Torre’s safety/journalism, owner intelligence, CBA memories | | 08:44–09:44 | Listener/fan engagement, jersey shoutouts | | 09:44–11:17 | Live show polls: Dolphins, coffee, peanuts, & Mark Whipple | | 11:17–12:03 | Final plugs for spinoffs, podcast gala joke, closing banter |

Summary

This “Thanksgiling” postgame episode exemplifies the Le Batard Show’s brand: a blend of sports talk, audience inclusion, in-jokes, silly running gags, and warmth among the cast. With contributions from JuJu Gotti and the usual suspects, it delivers laughs, thoughtful jabs at sports logic and ownership, and a sense of a tight-knit, deeply engaged community—one willing to respectfully roast each other, revere their favorite podcasting oddballs, and keep debates as fun as they are occasionally enlightening.