Postgame Show: Scott Van Pelt Responds To Line Skipping Allegations (feat. SVP and JuJu Gotti)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz Episode: Postgame Show: Scott Van Pelt Responds To Line Skipping Allegations (feat. SVP and JuJu Gotti)
Release Date: January 23, 2025

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Introduction

In this episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, hosted by Dan Le Batard and featuring co-hosts Stugotz, Greg Cody, Jeremy, and special guest JuJu Gotti, the team delves into a mix of sports betting insights, pop culture discussions, audience interactions, and culminates with a notable segment featuring Scott Van Pelt addressing recent allegations.

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Sports Betting with JuJu Gotti

[00:48 - 02:36]
JuJu Gotti energetically leads the discussion on recent betting successes and upcoming picks, showcasing his vibrant personality and deep engagement with the DraftKings platform.

• JuJu Gotti celebrates last week's success:

  "Salute to everybody who got money with us last week on Thursday thunder. Hit it. We broke the drought, you feel me? Let it rain on America and everywhere that draftkings are available. You dig me?"
  [00:56]

• He shares his current betting strategy, highlighting key players and matchups:

  "This week Manny man wished up a point... I'm going with the Wolverine aka Brian Robinson Jr. Over 9.5 carries for the first leg."
  [01:34]

Dan Le Batard reacts to a near-win in JuJu's parlay:

"Juju got beat one time by half a carry, half a carry. He had a three leg parlay, got the first two legs, got 18 carries of an 18 and a half over parlay. A heartbreaker."
[01:34]

The segment continues with JuJu presenting more betting picks, including rookie Jaden Daniels and receiver Diami Brown, engaging the audience and encouraging participation.

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Lighthearted Banter and Audience Polls

[03:12 - 07:54]
The hosts shift to a more relaxed tone, engaging in playful interactions and discussing audience poll results on whimsical topics.

• Juju Gotti introduces a poll about living Betty White's life:

  "93% of the audience says yes, we should. And people know how I feel about Betty. Damn. Rest in peace."
  [07:12]

• Greg Cody and Jeremy add humorous takes on the poll results and other light-hearted questions, such as preferences for car models with unusual names and the usage of colons in show titles.

• The hosts reflect on recent critiques and the general positive reception of the show, balancing humor with genuine audience engagement.

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UFOs and Pop Culture Discussion

[05:01 - 08:04]
A segment arises from a previous guest's discussion on UFOs, sparking debate among the hosts.

• Jeremy questions the common perception of UFOs as threats:

  "Why is the informed assumption seem to be that UFOs pose a threat or an adversarial relationship?"
  [05:14]

• Dan Le Batard speculates optimistically:

  "Maybe they just want to spend time with us, listening to sports shows."
  [05:32]

• Juju Gotti critiques Hollywood's portrayal of aliens:

  "I think it's like the movies. We do them a bad job. And injustice. In these movies, Independence Day, Men in Black, they always come down with horrible intentions..."
  [05:47]

This discussion highlights the hosts' differing views on UFO phenomena, blending skepticism with open-mindedness, and injecting humor into the conversation.

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Audience Interaction and Final Polls

[06:12 - 07:54]
The show continues with interactive polls, allowing listeners to influence the conversation.

• Juju Gotti shares poll results confidently:

  "Has there ever been a good show with a colon in the title wording? 57% of the audience said, no, it has not."
  [07:54]

• Dan Le Batard and Jeremy engage in editing a humorous poll result, showcasing the show's dynamic and spontaneous nature.

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Scott Van Pelt Addresses Line Skipping Allegations

[08:58 - 11:20]
The episode takes a serious turn as Dan Le Batard introduces a segment addressing public allegations against Scott Van Pelt and Matthew Berry regarding skipping TSA lines at the national championship game.

• Dan Le Batard confronts Scott Van Pelt:

  "You have been accused publicly by a person in Georgia, you and Matthew Berry of cutting the TSA line at the national championship game."
  [09:50]

• Scott Van Pelt responds candidly:

  "There was no line. All there was was mayhem and lawlessness. Survival of the fittest. It was killer be killed... So we wandered down towards a different door where ... there's nowhere to go."
  [10:19]

• The exchange highlights Scott's defense against the accusations, portraying the chaotic environment of the event and justifying their actions as survival tactics.

• Dan Le Batard wraps up the segment succinctly:

  "Okay. Good talking to."
  [11:20]

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Conclusion

This episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz masterfully balances high-energy sports betting discussions with lighthearted audience interactions and a serious address of recent allegations involving Scott Van Pelt. The hosts' chemistry and diverse topics provide listeners with both entertainment and insightful conversations, staying true to the show's reputation for originality and engagement.

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Notable Quotes:

• Juju Gotti on breaking the betting drought:

  "We broke the drought, you feel me? Let it rain on America and everywhere that draftkings are available."
  [00:56]

• Dan Le Batard on JuJu's near-parlay win:

  "A heartbreaker."
  [01:34]

• Scott Van Pelt on the TSA line incident:

  "Survival of the fittest. It was killer be killed."
  [10:19]

• Juju Gotti on Hollywood's portrayal of aliens:

  "Maybe they just want to spend time with us, listening to sports shows."
  [05:32]

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This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the episode, capturing the essence of discussions, key moments, and the dynamic interplay between hosts and guests, making it valuable for both regular listeners and newcomers seeking insight into the show's content.

Transcript

[Dan Le Batard]

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[Greg Cody]

That's right. It's Thursday thunder. And it is brought to you by DraftKings. DraftKings. The Crown is yours. Juju Gotti. What do we got today?

[Juju Gotti]

Yes, sir. Salute to everybody who got money with us last week on Thursday thunder. Hit it. We broke the drought, you feel me? Let it rain on America and everywhere that draftkings are available. You dig me? This week Manny man wished up a point. He blood in his eyes, dog. And he couldn't see. He just trying to be who he destined to be. And brothers tried to take his life away. I'm going with the Wolverine aka Brian Robinson Jr. Over 9.5 carries for the first leg.

[Dan Le Batard]

Juju got beat. Juju got beat one time by half a carry, half a carry. He had a three leg parlay, got the first two legs, got 18 carries of an 18 and a half over parlay. A heartbreaker.

[Jeremy]

Those vocals are beautiful.

[Juju Gotti]

Thank you so much. Jeremy, we gotta collaborate on one of these songs one day I'll be hearing you.

[Greg Cody]

You don't have to ask twice, dude. That's happening.

[Juju Gotti]

Yes, sir. Next leg, my brother who's shocking the world, the rookie of the year guarantee, Jaden Daniels. I'd say he will get over 10.5 carries against your esglse eagles this week.

[Dan Le Batard]

Thank you. Please, Chris Cody get that again because we cannot play the sound enough. Do you know what he's referenc dancing there, Greg?

[Jeremy]

Yeah, yeah.

[Dan Le Batard]

Somebody, a politician or something, Philadelphia mayor did this.

[Juju Gotti]

Let me hear you all say e.

[Dan Le Batard]

L D S e S Eagles.

[Jeremy]

Let's go, bird. It's not that tough a word to spell what's going on.

[Greg Cody]

The pressure gets to you. Juju said it yesterday. Like when you're trying to do these chants, like I can relate to this a little bit.

[Juju Gotti]

Yeah, you know, Wade Jones situation. And the last leg I'm gonna travel, I'm gonna see. You know what? This week I'm Gonna go commando all the way this week, you dig me? Tell her I see you. I'm going. Diami Brown over 44.5 yards receiving this week against the ESG L E S Eagles. I say get it done.

[Jeremy]

Wow. Okay, let's all ride those bets. I'll tell you that all of them sound great. All of them sound great to me. I'm on it.

[Greg Cody]

This is what it sounds like. Greg Cody steering the shit.

[Dan Le Batard]

That was Greg Cody trying to transition and not knowing what to do at the end.

[Greg Cody]

Those are bets right there.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yeah.

[Jeremy]

Awkward transition.

[Dan Le Batard]

Greg, why didn't you just speak like a normal human being?

[Jeremy]

I don't know. What can I tell him? A professional broadcaster.

[Dan Le Batard]

You're just tired at the end of the show. Professional broadcast, two long days, we've been riding. What did you want to ask Juju?

[Jeremy]

Okay, I need a referendum on today's show, what people loved and didn't love. Because when I hear the UFO guy introduced as the most popular guest in the history of the show, I'm going to have to doubt that a little bit.

[Dan Le Batard]

It's numerical. It's just numerical. When he appears, it. It triggers something that people go crazy and the algorithm feeds all of the people who are interested in UFOs and so it becomes like something that can be quantified.

[Jeremy]

Yeah, most people are crackpots. What did you learn Juju from. From this guy's appearance.

[Juju Gotti]

People do love my brother. At the first time he came on, people call him this, people call him that. But guess what, speaks louder than words. Actual factuals. And my brother just been reporting and reporting all these years and a lot of the stuff he'd been reporting has been ringing true. So people have showed that brother a lot of support online.

[Dan Le Batard]

Greg Cody thought that was a bad guest. You thought you tuned him out because you don't want to hear UFO talk.

[Greg Cody]

He wants to be considered the best guest in show history. He got offended when that guy that.

[Jeremy]

I'm an agnostic when it comes to UFOs. Like I don't have the avid interest that that believers do. But my question for that guy and I should have asked it.

[Greg Cody]

I think that we're getting to it now.

[Jeremy]

Yeah, but Juju, maybe you have an opinion. Why is the informed assumption seem to be that UFOs pose a threat or an adversarial relationship?

[Dan Le Batard]

That's an interesting question to ask. Juju had a no.

[Jeremy]

I mean as far as I'm concerned there are that we haven't met yet.

[Dan Le Batard]

Why is that? Why are we not more Positive about the fact that the aliens aren't coming here to attack us or ransack us. Maybe they just want to spend time with us, listening to sports shows.

[Juju Gotti]

I think it's like the movies. We do them a bad job. And injustice. In these movies, Independence Day, Men in Black, they always come down with horrible intentions, like you said. Maybe they want to come down and see Patrick Mahomes play Josh Allen this week. You know what?

[Jeremy]

If I see a ufo, if I see a guy with a big giant green head, I'm going to invite him out to lunch. We're going to have a relationship.

[Greg Cody]

My dad and an alien. Like at Billy's Tavern, eating some wings.

[Dan Le Batard]

Why not over at Sweet Tomatoes at the buffet, stepping around the candied broccoli.

[Jeremy]

Exactly.

[Juju Gotti]

I also. I know what agnostic means, but I don't think my brother Jeremy knows what it means.

[Dan Le Batard]

He's going to start coughing here in a second. Do you have any other. There it is. Do you have any other questions?

[Jeremy]

Well, here's one. I have to know whether the Ford Tagliabu was the winning poll answer. I have to know that.

[Juju Gotti]

Oh, man, the. Actually. Which of these cars would you be most likely to buy? I'm gonna read them off. The Volkswagen Bulletnikov, the Ford Tagliabu, the Chrysler Concepcion, or the Chevy Taurasi, which were very easy for a brother like me to spell, but 39% of the.

[Dan Le Batard]

Audience chose the Chevy Taurasi that was Stuggy's nominee. Do we have any other critiques here or polls or what else do we want to do? Because. And I want to get to all of this, but Scott Van Pelt has responded, and so I do want to get back to Scott Van Pelt in a second, but finish us off here, Juju, if you don't mind.

[Juju Gotti]

Yes, sir. Should we all be so lucky to live Betty White's life? 93% of the audience says yes, we should. And people know how I feel about Betty. Damn. Rest in peace.

[Greg Cody]

Who are those 7%? Who are those 7?

[Dan Le Batard]

But how about Greg Cody saying that Betty White got around because she had three husbands and dated one other man?

[Greg Cody]

Dated a Cochran.

[Jeremy]

That's a compliment.

[Juju Gotti]

He was there. We didn't see it. He saw it with his own eyes. Studio 54.

[Jeremy]

All right, I better. Betty.

[Dan Le Batard]

All right, people put it. People love the polls. Do you have any other. Do you have any other polls? I really don't think you should say that.

[Jeremy]

All right, edit that out.

[Juju Gotti]

Has there ever been a good show with a colon in the title wording? 57% of the audience said, no, it has not.

[Dan Le Batard]

Any. Any critiques on today's show. We have had a bit of a hot streak over the last couple of months where everybody feels pretty good about what we're doing.

[Juju Gotti]

Yeah, it was. I mean, we had. We had some critiques over the last week. This week, there's been some. Some rumblings. People want people to pay their fines, man. So we got to get this fine system down pat now. I think we should stop wasting time. I don' send the code out to everybody because I owe, like, $14 myself, and I got it for you. I'm ready to send it, but I don't know where to send it.

[Greg Cody]

I paid my $7.

[Dan Le Batard]

I paid today. Greg, we are doing this for Venmo Juju, if you have anything else. I do have some Scott Van Pelt questions for you guys before I call him again, because he says that I was calling him at an old number, so it rang on his computer just now. So I'm going to. I'm going to re. FaceTime him now. But do we want to take any bets on how it is that he answ. Answers the phone?

[Greg Cody]

He seems. I. Well, he knows you're calling now. It's a totally different thing when you're expecting a call than when it's a random call. So we're not gonna get, like, a SVP in the wild. Ants. Like the way he would answer, I think. What's up, Danny?

[Juju Gotti]

That's a good one. I say he goes yellow with the hello, but with the Y on.

[Greg Cody]

I like that.

[Jeremy]

I think he's, like, faux formal, like Mr. LeBatard, that type thing.

[Greg Cody]

I think he might just give you a yo.

[Dan Le Batard]

Okay, so I'm not. I. Should I call him on FaceTime or should I call him? It's easier to put him on speaker if it's not FaceTime.

[Juju Gotti]

Yeah, not FaceTime.

[Scott Van Pelt]

Yeah.

[Greg Cody]

No, you don't need to FaceTime. Just call him. Put it on speaker, and make sure it's near the mic so the mic.

[Dan Le Batard]

Can pick it up. So let's do this. All right, let's see what we've got here.

[Greg Cody]

I love the sound of a ring.

[Juju Gotti]

This call is presented by DraftKings.

[Scott Van Pelt]

Hello.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yeah, just a boring hello is all he gave us. What's up, Danny? Hello, Scott. Nice to. Nice to talk to you. It's Dan Lebatard. You're on the air. And we have a pressing accusation that you. You might want to respond to.

[Scott Van Pelt]

Okay.

[Dan Le Batard]

I'm sorry to do this to you this way. It's unpleasant. But you have been accused publicly by a person in Georgia, you and Matthew Berry of cutting the TSA line at the national championship game.

[Scott Van Pelt]

Let me tell you something, Dan. There was no line. All there was was mayhem and lawlessness. Survival of the fittest. It was killer be killed. And did we. Did we break the line? I. Allegedly. I popped to all of this on the podcast that we did. We came in. Yes, we did. We came in a door. And where we came in, there were thousands of people, Ohio State, Notre Dame fans, all of whom were incredibly pleasant, by the way. I enjoyed meeting all of them in the three hours we stood TSA line, waiting to get through. Go to the clear TSA line, they say. Sure. Like, that's the cheat code. I don't know. No, I know where to go. There's nowhere to go. So I'm standing there, and there's no. No one's helping. No red jackets helping. And we look and we say, this isn't going to work. And I'm like, wait, is this even a line? Let's go down there and see. And so we wandered down towards a different door where if you came in that door, you just blended into the line, because there wasn't a line. So that's what we did. The law. Then I am guilty as fraud.

[Dan Le Batard]

Okay. Good talking to.