Postgame Show: Normalizing Apologizing (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: Postgame Show: Normalizing Apologizing (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Date: December 15, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Featured: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Chris Cote, JuJu Gotti, Greg Cody, Tony, and others

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Overview

This episode centers on sports accountability and the culture of apologizing, pivoting on NFL quarterback Brock Purdy’s public apology after a misplay. JuJu Gotti uses Purdy’s gesture as a springboard to discuss the need for more openness and responsibility in professional sports—and in life more broadly. The crew dives into JuJu’s top five list of things in sports he wants to see changed, explores NFL and NBA trends, and closes with their usual rapid-fire poll results mixed with signature irreverence and banter.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Normalizing Accountability in Sports

• JuJu Gotti kicks off with praise for Brock Purdy, highlighting the quarterback’s candid post-game apology.
• JuJu expands the theme to encourage actual apologizing and accountability, instead of hiding behind phrases like "I misspoke."
  • Notable Quote:
    “I would like to normalize apologizing because people don't do that. No more people be like, ‘I misspoke.’ And they just still hang on to the misstep, the misspeak for some reason. No, admit you was wrong. And my brother did that. So salute to Brock Purdy for apologizing yesterday.” — JuJu Gotti, [02:07]

2. JuJu’s “Top Five Things in Sports I Want Out of My Life” List

JuJu delivers a rapid, passionate critique of contemporary sports annoyances:

#5: NFL Taunting Flags

• JuJu decries the league’s crackdown on player celebrations and taunts, contrasting NFL severity with NBA leniency (using LeBron James as an example).
  • Quote:
    “We playing this grueling sport...and I can't even fist pump the wrong way. Come on, man.” — JuJu Gotti, [04:18]

#4: Home NFL Teams Not Wearing White Jerseys

• Calls for greater uniformity, wishing the NFL would standardize home team jersey colors for aesthetics and tradition.
  • “Let’s get some uniformity across the league.” — JuJu Gotti, [06:27]

#3: New NFL Kickoff Rules

• Argues that the changes have reduced drama and excitement in kickoffs; the group debates the impact on game strategy and entertainment.
  • “It put more importance into the kickoff than the touchdown that was just scored...I don't like it.” — JuJu Gotti, [06:34]
• Others interject, discussing exciting recent returns but ultimately agreeing with JuJu’s general skepticism.

#2: NBA Pro Step (Traveling)

• Strongly criticizes excessive leniency on traveling violations in the NBA, citing blatant multi-step plays.
  • “It's a travel ladies and gentlemen! It's five steps, six steps these days plus a jump back. I don't like it at all. Get it out of my sport.” — JuJu Gotti, [07:49]

#1: Replay Assist/Slippery Slope

• Frustration with inconsistent application of replay technology by NFL officiating crews, particularly when and on whom it's used.
  • “Very slippery slope of you just...they just get to decide when…replay assist…[is] making coffee I guess…but whenever it's somebody on the blood bill squad replay assist jumps straight in...” — JuJu Gotti, [08:01]
• Sparks discussion with Chris on the evolving role of NFL coaches in challenge situations and leadership expectations.

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3. Live Debate: NBA Double Standards & Player Stature

• Greg Cody, Tony, and Chris riff on the concept of “nobodies” in the NBA, using Dylan Brooks’ altercations with LeBron as a notable example.
  • “Dylan Brooks has made the same number of NBA All-Star teams as I have.” — Greg Cody, [05:14]

4. Coaching Challenges and Replay: Leadership or System Error?

• The crew debates: Should NFL coaches trust their leadership instincts or always wait for video support before challenging plays?
  • “If the only time a coach is going to throw the flag is when he's got the video support...What's the point of having the coach in a leadership position if he's just going to wait for someone to tell him...?” — Chris Cote, [08:36]
• JuJu suggests a practical solution: just burn a first-half timeout and let replay take its course, minimizing the risk [09:32].

5. Reckless Speculation Segment

• JuJu jokes that referees must have Cody Parkinson on their fantasy football teams due to questionable call benefiting him.
  • “The referees had Cody Parkinson on their fantasy teams.” — JuJu Gotti, [10:07]
• General group consensus: wildly irresponsible, but funny.

6. Sports Poll Results & Miscellaneous Banter

• JuJu quickly shares results from listener polls about NFL/NBA storylines and cultural sports moments (e.g., “Do you love it when the sports announcer yells Holy guacamole?” — 72% Yes, [11:08]).
• Lively chatter about the Saints/Panthers game, championship celebrations, and the absurdity of blocking Glenn Rice’s view at an event, adding color and local flavor.
  • “Because, like, he was sitting in the middle of the two ownership groups and ours was piling over...You're blocking Glenn Rice's view!” — Unidentified Co-host, [12:25]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• JuJu on accountability after pushing a “Dan Was Wrong” hoodie:
  “I gotta admit that I was wrong by saying Dan was right. You feel me? Come on, man. Accountability.” [03:16]

• Greg Cody on player status:
  “Dylan Brooks has made the same number of NBA all star teams as I have.” [05:14]

• Chris challenging NFL replay logic:
  “Isn't that what you want from your leadership? Or you just want him to wait and be told when it is, the video supports his decision making.” [08:36]

• JuJu on NBA traveling:
  “It's a travel ladies and gentlemen is five steps, six steps these days plus a jump back. I don't like it at all. Get it out of my sport.” [07:49]

• Jovial sign-off:
  “Anyway, God bless you, babe, and enjoy Chinooka.” — JuJu Gotti, [14:02]

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Important Timestamps

• [02:07] — JuJu’s opening discussion on Brock Purdy and normalizing apologizing
• [03:16 – 08:31] — JuJu’s “Top Five Things in Sports I Want Out of My Life”
• [08:36] — Debate about coaching challenges, NFL replay, and leadership
• [10:07] — Reckless speculation about referees and fantasy football
• [11:08] — Rapid-fire listener poll results
• [12:11 – 12:47] — Stories from local sports championship celebrations

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Tone & Atmosphere

• Irreverent, self-deprecating, playful, and honest—classic for the Le Batard show.
• The cast continually riff off each other, oscillating between sincere sports critiques and over-the-top nonsense.
• JuJu’s energy anchors the show, balancing strong opinions with accountability and good humor.

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Conclusion

This episode serves as both a comedic take-down of current sports trends and a light-hearted reflection on the value of authenticity—especially admitting fault—on and off the field. The crew’s list-making, debates, and unscripted tangents make it an insightful listen for sports fans and those seeking the rare mix of accountability and absurdity in sports media.

Transcript

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[Chris]

We've got some polls to get to. Juju would like to speculate recklessly. We've got a top five list to get to as well. But would you like to introduce Greg Cody? Would you like to help us introduce juju's player of the day? What do you so no, you don't want to do it.

[Juju]

Okay, now it's time for the player.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

Of the do the intro for now it's time for.

[Greg]

Oh, I do the the big broadcast voice. Now time for juju player of the game of the day.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

We'll work on it.

[Chris]

We'll not work on. Just strip him of the responsibility. It's a failure. We've deduced it's a failure and it's not one of those failures that is camouflaged. It's a learning. It's just a failure. Time now for juju's player of the day. We don't have any music but we're going to find out it is good enough. Congratulations, Greg. That is a great example of you petering out toward the end of the show. Who is the player of the day? Juju.

[Juju]

Yes sir, man. Happy to be here. Happy holidays everybody. But Yesterday during the 49ers game, my boy Brock Purdy got beside himself, man. He, he pumped fake the ball in the defender face then ran out of bounds. But after the game he was like what was I thinking there? I'm so sorry. I apologize and I would like to normalize apologizing because people don't do that. No More people be like, I misspoke. And they just still hang on to the misstep, the misspeak for some reason. No, admit you was wrong. And my brother did that. So salute to Brock Purdy for apologizing yesterday.

[Chris]

That is the only thing about that 49ers game we've talked about. We didn't talk at all about the Bears game. There was a play in that game. I don't know if you guys saw it. It wasn't among my listed plays that no one is talk. But Jerry Judy just had a ball ripped from him in the end zone for an interception. And the Bears are better at turning over people than anybody in the league. 29 times they have done that this season. Juju, what do you have for us in terms of the top five things in sports you want out of your life? What is the triggering of this list? What caused you to start thinking about this?

[Juju]

Yes, sir, man. Yesterday I was watching the games, man. It was just a lot, a lot jumping off the screen, man. But before I say this list, I brought up Brock Purdy apologizing and having his account accountability. Because I want to have some too. I'm my behind. I had the right and the nerve to put up Dan was wrong hoodies when you've been telling us all year about these damn Chiefs. So I gotta admit that I was wrong by saying Dan was right. You feel me? Come on, man. Accountability.

[Chris]

That is not gonna be a shirt that [e-mail] Dan was right. Although I am gonna have Valerie buy me one for Christmas. Thank you.

[Juju]

But yeah, I was watching yesterday and so I. I was like, you know what? I need to come up with a little list for stuff I don't want to see no more in the. In the NFL. Number five, Oli the flopping man. The quarterback.

[Chris]

Is that number five or Oli? Those are two different things. Oli is not number five. That's just Oli.

[Juju]

Look at their accountability opportunity. Again, I misspoke, ladies and gentlemen. I messed it up. That's on me. That was the Oli for sure. The Oli. Number five taunting flags in the NFL. Come on, man. We playing this grueling sport. My job is to hit him over there. My job is to end his lights right now. And I can't even fist pump the wrong way. Come on, man. Meanwhile, LeBron James get the spot. This is Sparta screaming Luke cornett face for 12 seconds. Like, make it make sense.

[Chris]

He's so right about that. LeBron was able to get away with all of that just because he's LeBron, right. There's no other player in the league. There's not a player in the history of the league who would be allowed to do that.

[Juju]

I mean, Dan, he manhandled the referee last night, got a 10 goal foul. Is it.

[Greg]

Part of it is that Dylan Brooks is a nobody. He's got no credential to be the guy who's playing this role against.

[Tony]

I don't know if he's a nobody. I think he's a nobody.

[Greg]

Let me just say this. Let me just say this. Dylan Brooks has made the same number of NBA all star teams as I have.

[Tony]

Sure, that's valid.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

Okay, if Dylan Brooks walked into the studio right now, would you be able to tell it was him?

[Greg]

Yeah, I think so.

[Chris]

He's not a nobody, though, Greg. He's not a nobody.

[Greg]

He is, relatively speaking.

[Chris]

Well, everybody is. I mean, to LeBron James, everybody is.

[Greg]

Well, who's not messy? I'm talking about a player of some stature who can be on that level with LeBron James in that kind of a relationship and that kind of a.

[Juju]

Contentious score is like 20 points a game. He's a good player.

[Tony]

He's averaging 22 points a game as.

[Greg]

Far as I'm concerned. Unless I'm wrong, he has never averaged 20 points a game ever. Not his best season.

[Juju]

He's wrong.

[Chris]

Unless he's wrong, as far as he's.

[Tony]

This would be the first season.

[Chris]

Okay, fine. That's the ultimate argument. Enders, that sound.

[Tony]

You got us there.

[Greg]

Yeah. I ain't wrong.

[Chris]

You are, though. Number four. Number four.

[Juju]

The home team's not wearing white. Come on. I'm sorry. I think they need to bring it to the NFL because I'm just sick of it. I know I might be on my own.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

No, I agree wholeheartedly.

[Tony]

Juju, this is a great take.

[Juju]

Let's. Let's get some uniformity across the league. Number three, the new kickoff rules.

[Greg]

I agree.

[Juju]

I like them like. I like them like y' all said earlier, bro, like, it just takes the drama out. It put more importance into the kickoff than the touchdown that was just scored. Like, come on, brothers. Like, at least let's put this thing at the 25 or the 20. The wrong flag before this offsides on the. The extra point. You in field goal range. So I don't like it. Let's get rid of it. I think you should get the wall to one. What are you doing?

[Chris]

Yeah, you're a sucker. Yeah.

[Tony]

I mean, you cried. Admit you cried.

[Juju]

I did not cry.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

You got emotional.

[Chris]

Admit you were quoted in that awful announcing article about local broadcast.

[Juju]

I will not confirm or deny.

[Chris]

Number two. Put it on the poll as well. Juju at Lebatard show. Do you like the new kickoff rules? Yes or no?

[Tony]

We're getting a lot of kickoff returns that are decent and fun and exciting. Turpin had one yesterday that almost went for 45y cards like just a regular play.

[Juju]

Yeah, but it's still, it's still a bit, I don't know, it's. I'm frowning upon it. I'm not, I'm not saying it's bad. I'm with you just drowning up. I'm with you. I think inside, inside a minute. You should get all the one yard.

[Tony]

Line inside a minute.

[Chris]

Yeah, that's right.

[Juju]

Number two. It's so bad. I gotta bring it back to the NBA. The NBA pro step, bruh. Like we're not.

[Chris]

What are we doing?

[Juju]

It's a travel ladies and gentlemen is five steps, six steps these days plus a jump back. I don't like it at all. Get it out of my sport.

[Tony]

Someone with the guts to say it.

[Chris]

Number one.

[Juju]

And number one. Replay assist. Slippery sleep supposed to slippery slope. That was making the game better. So the first drive down the field the Patriots clearly he dropped the ball. No replay assistance in Saucon. Just making coffee I guess. But whenever it's somebody on the blood bill squad replay assist. Jump straight in and said no incomplete pass. Save your challenge variable very slippery slope of you just.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

They just get to decide when the, the, the, the referees in the.

[Chris]

Let me ask, let me ask you guys this question because McDermott didn't end up suffering this because he ended up winning the game. And Vrabel is viewed as a master tactician. But I, I, I was wondering this when it happened to McDermott. If the only time a coach is going to throw the flag is when he's got the video support. What are you asking for? Leadership from the coach. Like on questionable stuff that looks suspicious when a guy is making a great catch and you're looking and you're waiting and the Patriots are rushing up to the line and the coach is just sitting there. Somebody give me video. What's the point of having the coach in a leadership position if he's just going to wait for someone to tell him hey, we've got video support of this doesn't on occasion. If you see the Patriots are rushing to the line, shouldn't you just throw the flag out there because it's a giant play. I'm asking seriously here, isn't that what you want from your leadership? Or you just want him to wait and be told when it is, the video supports his decision making.

[Juju]

I got an easier solution. Since it's the first half. Go ahead and burn the timeout. Just burn the time out. It's the first half timeout. It's not as important as you would think. The second half and let the eye.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

In the sky look it over.

[Juju]

Exactly. You feel me? Come on. I. I've burned that first time out rather than burning that challenge.

[Chris]

What do we have for reckless speculation? You're gonna have to give me the imaging here, Chris, so that we can not be irresponsible. Time to throw away all journalistic credibility and get reckless.

[Greg]

Here is something we like to call reckless speculation.

[Chris]

You're good.

[Juju]

The referees had Cody Parkinson on their fantasy teams.

[Chris]

I don't think you can say that.

[Tony]

Wow, that's a very deep lead.

[Juju]

Playoff time.

[Tony]

He's got a lot of targets.

[Chris]

I mean Cody Parkinson, did he have two touchdowns yesterday?

[Juju]

I mean America knows he has one, but the stat book says he has two. And come on, like y' all said earlier, he was down at maybe the two yard line, let alone the one and a half yard line. So yeah, I see you referees, allegedly.

[Chris]

I don't think you can do that. I think that's irresponsible. It's a bridge too far. Let's update the polls at LeBatard show. What do you have for us in the way of updates here?

[Juju]

Juju, did you foresee a circumstance where the Dolphins season would last longer than the Chiefs season? 89% of the audience says no, they did not.

[Chris]

It's weird, right?

[Juju]

Changing of the guard. Do you love it when the sports announcer yells Holy guacamole? 72% of the audience says yes they do.

[Chris]

What does anyone care about that Saints Carolina result yesterday? Because that's a horrible loss for Carolina. Everything about it is horrible, including a late hit that put the Saints in position to win.

[Tony]

Did it surprise you that the Carolina Panthers would screw it?

[Chris]

It didn't because their season was over. After they beat the Dolphins, you said.

[Juju]

Oh, sorry, I lost. I lost my time, my place in the post. But while I found it, I just want to send another shout out to cuz I I spent like zaz Friday night. I was glued in to the una taker. You feel me? And I was glued into the front time and what was taking place. And brother, hats off, congratulations. Great postgame speeches from the the owners, let alone the passion that Manu showed at that post.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

Well.

[Juju]

And the owner, come on there spraying champagne, man. No better deserving champions than the ones we're looking at right there.

[Tony]

Mike.

[Juju]

I heard my dog Glenn Rice was there.

[Tony]

Yeah. If he would have told us when we were kids, Glenn Rice would be congratulating us on our championship.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

He was for sure frustrated with our. We had such a big crowd there that we were, like, blocking. His. People had to tell us, like, come on, guys, like. Because, like, he was sitting in the middle of the two ownership groups and ours was piling over. There were multiple times where he had a Rhett, not Glen Rice. Glenn Rice's person was like, can you guys block? You're blocking Glenn Rice's view. We had, like, 30 people up there. It was insane. What a night.

[Juju]

And what emotion as well for the other squad. I felt bad because the last competitors, the last two people on the other squad, every time they missed a point, one of their players was so dejected, and he was just screaming in the top of his line. Ah, neither here nor there. It's 12 and a half times bigger than the actual human being. Too big for a statue. 74 of the audience says, yes, it is too big.

[Chris]

Yeah. Well.

[Juju]

Does an excited Fernando Mendoza sound like Jeremy looks? 92 of the audience says, yes, it does.

[Unidentified Co-host 1]

Wow.

[Juju]

Sorry, Jeremy.

[Chris]

Let's go. That's true.

[Greg]

I. I can't deny it.

[Juju]

Is Josh Pate too young to have birdies talking to him in his ear? He tweeted out as soon as it was 100% no. 100% no. But 78% of the audience says yes. He is too young to be using that phrase.

[Greg]

Wow.

[Juju]

And last poll is Desmond Bain on a villainous run of pervading shenanigans. 88% of the audience says yes. And those are your pose, Juju.

[Chris]

Thank you. Good talking to you. We'll talk to you again tomorrow.

[Juju]

Yes, sir. Anyway, God bless you, babe, and enjoy Chinooka.