Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Postgame Show: Let's Monetize As We Realize (feat. JuJu Gotti)
Date: November 26, 2025
Main Theme & Purpose
Broadcasting from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, this Postgame Show episode features Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, JuJu Gotti, and the regular crew engaging in their trademark mix of irreverent sports conversation, inside jokes, South Florida culture, and playful banter. The show zeroes in on current debates in sports media, the cult of personality around athletes like Shedeur Sanders, Thanksgiving reflections, and the ever-popular Le Batard Show polls—with an extra dose of humor and warmth ahead of the holiday.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Miami Media “Legend” Game
(01:15–02:29)
- The crew debates who’s more legendary in Miami sports journalism: Susan Miller Degnan, Michelle Kaufman, Linda Robertson, and others.
- Light-hearted teasing and confusion about legends and local broadcasters like Dave Van Horn.
- Memorable bit: Chris Cote grapples with Dan’s intentions—“Now you’re trolling.”
- “It was very sensual, what Eddie George did there.” (Chris Cote, 02:42)
2. Shedeur Sanders, Fandom, and Power in Sports
(03:13–05:13)
- The group discusses Kendrick Perkins’ viral claim that Shedeur Sanders is “the most powerful man in sports since Obama.”
- JuJu Gotti weighs in, suggesting it’s the “delusional people on both sides” (fans, media) who stir up controversy.
- Quote: “You gotta have that healthy dose of arrogance. But he doesn’t help at times by [saying] that stuff.” (Juju, 04:40)
- JuJu expresses support for Shedeur but acknowledges that confidence can sometimes alienate others.
3. Addressing Sports Media "Beef"
(05:22–07:31)
- The group reflects on recent exchanges between Jamel Hill, Michelle Beadle, and Cari Champion.
- JuJu’s take: People should “wish your enemies to thrive” rather than publicly root for each other’s failures.
- Quote: “No matter how much I dislike a person, I want my enemies to thrive so they don’t think about me.” (Juju, 06:08)
- Suggestion to invite rivals (e.g., Pat McAfee, Stephen A. Smith) onto the show for direct, respectful conversation.
4. Thanksgiving Gratitude and Top Five Lists
(11:22–16:22)
- JuJu shares heartfelt gratitude for the show and its audience ahead of Thanksgiving.
- Playful moments: Suggests sending spiders to Zaslow only if accompanied by a subscription to “Zaslow 2.0.”
- A round of gratitude and banter on inclusion in the show family.
- Thanksgiving Must-Haves (Juju’s List, 14:25–17:07):
- Stuffing
- Collard greens
- Mac and cheese
- Fried turkey
- TV with football on
- Spirited debate on whether stuffing should be mixed with other foods; section-eating vs. combination eating divides the room.
5. Top Five Most Powerful Black Men in Sports (According to JuJu)
(08:45–11:14)
- JuJu counters Kendrick Perkins' claim with his own list:
- LeBron James
- Steph Curry
- Michael Jordan
- Deion Sanders
- Dwyane Wade
- (With humor: “Norman Powell, come on, man.” JuJu, 11:07)
- The crew notes Dwyane Wade’s honorary street, MJ’s legacy, and Curry’s recent shoe changes.
6. The Great Polls Segment (with Sensual Music!)
(17:44–19:40)
- The crew updates the day's poll questions with their perennial over-the-top delivery and addition of “sensual Biden” voice jokes.
- Sample Polls:
- Is today the most ‘mailing it in’ day of the year? (88% say yes, 18:12)
- Does it rain spiders in Australia? (88% say yes, 18:26)
- Should Bam Adebayo’s statue be of him doing a dribble handoff? (89% yes, 19:35)
7. Barry Jackson’s Twitter Account
(13:28–14:09)
- Lighthearted concern about Miami Herald journalist Barry Jackson’s hacked Twitter account.
- Zaslow’s speedy account recovery is contrasted with Jackson’s ongoing issues.
- Ongoing jokes about local journalism, “information guys,” and cryptic references to Jackson living well despite the hack.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “It’s the delusional people on both sides that mess it up for everybody.”
— JuJu Gotti on sports fandom (03:25) - “No matter how much I dislike a person, I want my enemies to thrive so they don’t think about me.”
— JuJu Gotti (06:08) - “Let’s monetize as we realize, brother.”
— JuJu Gotti (08:42) - “You better have a TV with some football on it.”
— JuJu Gotti on Thanksgiving essentials (17:07) - “Should Bam Adebayo’s statue be of him doing a dribble handoff?”
— Poll Announcer (19:21); 89% say yes!
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Miami Media “Legend” Game: 01:15–02:29
- Shedeur Sanders Fandom & Power: 03:13–05:13
- Sports Media “Beef”: 05:22–07:31
- Top Five Most Powerful Black Men in Sports: 08:45–11:14
- Thanksgiving Gratitude: 11:22–12:22
- Thanksgiving Food Top Five: 14:25–17:07
- Poll Updates (with “sensual Biden”): 17:44–19:40
- Barry Jackson Twitter Story: 13:28–14:09
Tone & Language
The episode is playful, self-referential, affectionately chaotic, and rooted in the show’s signature blend of sports insight, silliness, and heartfelt community. Exchanges are quick, jokes are layered, and everyone is both in on, and the subject of, the joke at different times. JuJu Gotti’s gratitude and perspective bring an extra note of positivity ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
