Postgame Show: So, the NBA Finals, Huh? (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz Episode: Postgame Show: So, the NBA Finals, Huh? (feat. JuJu Gotti)
Release Date: June 17, 2025

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Introduction of Guest: JuJu Gotti

The episode kicks off with a lively introduction of Juju Gotti, who makes a memorable entrance donned in a Brooklyn jersey. Host Stugotz playfully questions his choice, anticipating a Knicks shirt instead, possibly to discuss Kevin Durant's potential move.

Stugotz [00:34]: "Juju, explain that one for me because I figured you'd maybe be wearing like a Knicks shirt to maybe try to talk them into getting Kevin Durant. But you went with Brooklyn today."

Juju Gotti responds humorously, indicating his vast collection of jerseys lacks a specific rationale.

Juju Gotti [00:55]: "Yeah, I just have a lot of jerseys. Not too much rhyme or reason behind it."

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NBA Finals Discussion: The Knicks and Kevin Durant

A significant portion of the conversation centers around the New York Knicks and their decision to reject Kevin Durant. JuJu provides insight into the team's dynamics, suggesting that Durant's addition might disrupt the current chemistry.

Juju Gotti [01:18]: "He's an aging superstar and he may come in and shake up the chemistry that they kind of already have. So I think that you don't want to spend any, not necessarily money, but you don't want to interrupt that roster right now."

He further critiques the Knicks' strategy, mentioning the fallout from trading Tibs and questioning the utility of players like Josh Hart and TJ McConnell in the current roster setup.

Juju Gotti [02:04]: "I also don't know if Rick Carlisle is The guy for these last couple of games... Nimahd has so many turnovers, goofy turnovers."

Stugotz echoes these sentiments, highlighting missed opportunities to utilize players like TJ McConnell effectively.

Stugotz [02:46]: "So we messed up there by not praising TJ Enough. Anything else that we messed up on the show today?"

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Fan Feedback and Social Media Interaction

The hosts address feedback from listeners, notably a message from T. Santoni, 12, expressing frustration over Dan's remarks about Canadian fans being upset with Florida.

Juju Gotti [02:51]: "A fan wrote in today, it says, for the love of God, can you please tell Dan Levitar to stop talking about how angry Canada is at Florida."

Stugotz acknowledges the feedback, pondering the origin of such sentiments.

Stugotz [03:17]: "I've been thinking of that every time. Every time I hear Dan say that, because I don't hear anybody else saying that specifically nobody from Canada saying that."

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Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month

The show emphasizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, with JuJu Gotti highlighting heartfelt messages from listeners. He shares an inspiring quote that resonated with him, encouraging listeners to elevate their faith to match their vision.

Juju Gotti [03:28]: "Don't downgrade your dreams to match your reality. Upgrade your faith to match your vision, and you gonna get it together."

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Interactive Polls Segment

A dynamic segment of the episode involves interactive polls, engaging the audience on various topics. Below are the key polls discussed:

1. Game Six vs. Game Seven in the NBA Finals

   • Result: 56% Yes, it is like Game Seven.
   • Juju Gotti [05:00]: "Here is game six almost exactly like game seven, just one game away."

2. Cost of Watching Sports Subscriptions

   • Result: 60% Over $4,785.
   • Stugotz [05:30]: "Your basic cable package just for your local teams... it's like $400 a month."

3. Economic Primers and Engagement

   • Result: 88% Yes, they fall asleep.
   • Stugotz [06:03]: "My entire experience in economics was short naps."

4. Associating David Sampson with Trust

   • Result: 89% No.
   • Juju Gotti [06:22]: "Do you associate David Sampson with trust?"

5. Favorite Birthday Cake Flavor

   • Result: 50% Each for different flavors.
   • Stugotz [06:40]: "Funfetti is just a heavy vanilla flavor..."

6. Fear of Riding a Roller Coaster in Hell

   • Result: 54% No.
   • Juju Gotti [07:02]: "Does it sound fun to ride a roller coaster in hell?"

7. Safety of Hotels in Hell

   • Result: 74% No.
   • Stugotz [07:46]: "Is a Hotel safe? 74 of the audience says, no, it is not."

8. Sleeping with Phones Nearby

   • Result: 71% No.
   • Juju Gotti [08:12]: "Do you sleep with your phone by your head? 71 of the audience says, no, they do not."

9. Temptation to Steal the Stanley Cup

   • Result: 71% Yes.
   • Juju Gotti [08:45]: "If the Stanley cup were in a trunk at the baggage claim, would you be tempted to steal it? 71 would."

10. Preference for Airplane Seat 11A

    • Result: 65% Yes.
    • Stugotz [09:02]: "Does everyone sit in seat 11A on airplanes now?"

11. State-Specific Sun Passes

    • Result: 69% Yes.
    • Juju Gotti [09:56]: "Does every state have its own version of the sun pass?"

12. Awareness of Idaho's No Toll Policy

    • Result: 82% No.
    • Stugotz [10:30]: "Did you know that Idaho did not have any tolls? 82% of the audience says, no, they didn't."

Analysis:

The polls showcase the hosts' intent to engage listeners through humorous and light-hearted questions, ranging from sports economics to whimsical scenarios like roller coasters in hell. The high engagement rates indicate a committed and interactive audience base.

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Positive Reinforcements and Acknowledgments

Towards the episode's conclusion, JuJu Gotti extends gratitude and positive affirmations to the show's team and listeners. He commends Stu and T for their contributions, underlining the importance of their efforts in maintaining the show's momentum.

Juju Gotti [04:37]: "Salute to you and T, y'all doing a great job over there on the Stu tube."

He also offers personal encouragement, emphasizing the significance of taking care of family and maintaining resilience.

Juju Gotti [04:16]: "You want to take care of your family and be unbothered, ain't nothing wrong with that, bro."

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Closing Remarks

The episode wraps up on a high note, with both hosts and JuJu Gotti reflecting on the day's discussions and interactions. The emphasis remains on fostering a positive and engaging community, supporting mental health awareness, and maintaining an active dialogue with listeners.

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Notable Quotes:

• Stugotz [05:30]: "It's like $400 a month. And when you think about..."
• Juju Gotti [03:28]: "Don't downgrade your dreams to match your reality. Upgrade your faith to match your vision."
• Stugotz [10:36]: "We went crazy on the post today. He was damn blacked out for one segment."

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This comprehensive summary encapsulates the key discussions, insights, and interactions from the episode, providing listeners with an engaging overview of the topics covered, the guest’s perspectives, and the show's dynamic with its audience.

Transcript

[Host 1]

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[Host 2]

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[Host 1]

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[Juju Gotti]

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[Host 2]

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[Host 1]

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[Host 2]

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[Host 1]

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[Host 2]

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[Host 1]

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[Juju Gotti]

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[Host 2]

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[Host 1]

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[Host 2]

Cuervo. We welcome in Juju Gotti, who is sporting an interesting choice. He's going with a Brooklyn jersey today. Juju, explain that one. Welcome to the show. Of course. But explain that one for me because I figured you'd maybe be wearing like a Knicks shirt to maybe try to talk them into getting Kevin Durant. But you went with Brooklyn today.

[Juju Gotti]

Yeah, I just have a lot of jerseys. Not too much rhyme or reason behind it.

[Host 2]

Can you help me out then? As somebody who's got a lot of jerseys and a couple of them are from New York, why wouldn't the Knicks want Kevin Durant? Like this report that they're saying that they rejected kd. He would have been interested in the Knicks, but they are not interested in him. Makes no sense to me. Does it make sense to you?

[Juju Gotti]

I mean, think it makes pretty good sense. I mean, he's, he's aging superstar and he may come in and shake up the chemistry that they kind of already have. So I think that you don't want to spend any, not necessarily money, but you don't want to interrupt that roster right now. That roster to me had a lot of chemistry. I feel like them getting rid of Tibs was a big mistake. So you might not want to bring a veteran in right now. You might want to bring somebody a piece in like let's say a Drew Holiday to back up Jalen. Or maybe not Drew Holiday.

[Host 2]

A good name. Like, honestly, that's kind of what they need, is a two way player at that spot. So that's a good name. He could probably sit in there at the two. I think they just got to get rid of Josh Hart. I just don't know if he's the guy. 40 minutes a night. I don't know if he's your guy.

[Juju Gotti]

Right? Yeah, me neither. I know. I also don't know if Rick Carlisle is The guy for these. These last couple of games. Because what don't you like, bruh? TJ McConnell can't have that third quarter and not see the floor until the game is out of reach. I understand that Halliburton is your superstar. I understand that. But same time, you got to go with who got you here. Nimhard has so many turnovers, goofy turnovers.

[Host 2]

It was definitely them soft yesterday.

[Juju Gotti]

Right. So I feel like if you. If you want to sub somebody in, I know Nim Hard is doing a great job on SGA, but you gotta let TJ McConnell see the floors at some point in that fourth quarter earlier today.

[Host 2]

So we messed up there by not praising TJ Enough. Anything else that we messed up on the show today?

[Juju Gotti]

Yes. One of the. A fan wrote in today, it says, for the love of God, can you please tell Dan Levitar to stop talking about how angry Canada is at Florida? We don't care. Fans of other teams do not want another Canadian team to win. It would be like Kane's fans hoping the Gators win. And that's from T. Santoni, 12, from Twitter.

[Host 2]

Thank you, T. I've been thinking of that every time. Every time I hear Dan say that, because I don't hear anybody else saying that specifically nobody from Canada saying that. So I'm wondering where it really was coming from.

[Juju Gotti]

Right, right. And also we had a couple. Couple people reaching out, you know what I mean? As a reminder, it's Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, so just want to give them brothers a shout out. I'm not gonna read the messages, but a lot of people sending in how much love, Tony. Reality. You guys just. Just uplifting them throughout the show. You feel me? Just is. Is putting into their life. You know what I mean? So salute to everybody out there going through something that's trying to get ideas off the ground. I read a good quote over the weekend. Don't downgrade your dreams to match your reality. Upgrade your faith to match your vision, and you gonna get it together. You feel me? I need to take heed to that as well.

[Host 2]

Well, Tony Riley's definitely injecting everybody with positivity, but do we have any polls, any polls to update today, Juju?

[Juju Gotti]

Hell, yeah. I'm a little out of place, but while I search for it, I wanna salute my dog Billy as well. You feel me? Don't be. Don't take that stuff from them. You right, bro. Them folks ain't got to bother you. You want to take care of your family and be unbothered, ain't nothing wrong with that, bro. You got two beautiful girls and a wife. That's a big, tall task already. So you're doing a great job and a great father, in my opinion.

[Host 2]

Izzy, I don't know if you knew that one of his dogs is named Izzy. I believe it's straight up to me.

[Juju Gotti]

Hell, yeah. Also, y' all doing a great job as well. I know Stu tube is how they promoting it, but without you, Billy, bro, I don't know if all that stuff gets going on. You feel me? Salute to you and T, y' all doing a great job over there on the Stu tube. You feel me? Thank you.

[Host 2]

No doubt about that.

[Juju Gotti]

Here is game six almost exactly like game seven, just one game away. 56% of the audience says, yes, it is.

[Host 2]

Right? There is no game eight. So Game six is literally the closest thing you can get to game seven, right?

[Juju Gotti]

The cost of watching all the sports you want over or under $4,785. 60% of the audience says over.

[Host 2]

Oh, yeah. That's like. You do the math on it. It's like $400 a month. And when you think about. And I've backed off of certain streamers just to watch sports that I could have watched, I was like, well, I'm not that big of a fan. It does cost a lot. You start with, like, your basic cable package just for your local teams, if you even get them on there. If you don't, you've got to add the local apps for your local teams, and then you've got to other leagues, whether it be mls, whether it be the Premier League. I mean, there's just a lot of things you can subscribe to, and all of a sudden it's 400amonth.

[Juju Gotti]

Boom. Right?

[Host 2]

It's wild.

[Juju Gotti]

Hell, yeah. Do you fall asleep when someone tries to do you fall asleep when someone tries to give you a quick economic primer? 88% of the audience says, yes, they do.

[Host 2]

It was. My entire experience in economics was short naps.

[Juju Gotti]

Do you associate David Sampson with trust?

[Guest]

0?

[Juju Gotti]

89 of the audience says, no, they do not.

[Host 2]

That should have been at 100 for the first time, I think.

[Guest]

I don't know why I said zero.

[Host 2]

Yeah, David must have gotten voted a few times, right?

[Juju Gotti]

We had a. A big poll yesterday as well. Got like 5000 votes each. Do you like birthday cake flavor? And it's still that 50. 50, so never before been done.

[Host 2]

Birthday cake flavor is just like a heavy vanilla flavor, right? There's nothing, like, specific about it. It just has a little Bit of funfetti in there to make you think you're tasting something different.

[Juju Gotti]

Funfetti. Does it sound fun to ride a roller coaster in hell? It's not as high as I thought. 54% of the audience says, no, it doesn't.

[Host 2]

Well, let's think about this, right? What's the scariest part of being on a roller coaster? Oh, I might die. Hey, you're already in hell.

[Juju Gotti]

What the hell they would be afraid of?

[Guest]

I gotta imagine it's still a safe roller coaster, right?

[Host 2]

You're just gonna respawn right in the same spot. It doesn't matter.

[Guest]

Gonna get that clicky thing. When I get that. Fine. When you get that, that really tight click.

[Host 2]

You know what if I'm gonna get that gap?

[Guest]

You ever get that gap on a roller coaster? It's like I want to pull it down even tighter so I get that last click.

[Host 2]

And if I'm in hell, I'm gonna finally take that chance and say, you know what? I'm good with it being a little loose.

[Juju Gotti]

The seat is probably nails in hell. That's true. On the roller coaster. Is a Hotel safe? Safe? 74 of the audience says, no, it is not.

[Host 2]

Yep.

[Juju Gotti]

Damn.

[Host 2]

It just opens it right up.

[Guest]

I've never. I don't know about hotels, but on cruise ships, those that staff can just walk in there with one little, like Men in Black style wand. That thing's open.

[Host 2]

That's so they know. Tip them.

[Juju Gotti]

Do you sleep with your phone by your head? 71 of the audience says, no, they do not.

[Guest]

See, if it's on my table side, it's like, right? It's like three feet from my head. Does that count, sleeping next to it? What if we're talking on the bed right next to me?

[Host 2]

Yeah. No, if it's like three feet away, I think you're fine. But if you really want to protect yourself from the radiation, what if you put it inside the microwave?

[Juju Gotti]

Wow.

[Host 2]

I'm gonna tell you all that time, the microwave does not release any red. So just put it in there. Any more polls, you're here.

[Juju Gotti]

Yes. We went crazy on the post today. He was damn blacked out for one segment. So he was just poll at the pole. If the Stanley cup were in a trunk at the baggage claim, would you be tempted to steal it?

[Host 2]

That's gotta be 100, right?

[Juju Gotti]

71 of the audience says yes, they would.

[Host 2]

29% of Goody Two Shoes over there just like, wow, the Stanley Cup's in there. I don't want it. She shouldn't do it, but right.

[Juju Gotti]

Lord, Stanley, are you more inclined to sit in seat 11A on airplanes now?

[Host 2]

I mean, not Stu. He had no idea what we were talking about. But Everybody else. Absolutely.

[Juju Gotti]

65% of the audience says, yes, they are.

[Guest]

Billy, I feel like you liked my strategy of buy a ticket in 12a and just if hits the fan, just.

[Host 2]

Be like, jump on 11A B.

[Juju Gotti]

Right?

[Host 2]

Yeah, thanks.

[Guest]

I feel like if shit's really going down and someone from like, 13 I'm in 11A, I'm gonna be like, come on, man, squeeze it.

[Host 2]

From now on, whenever a plane is crashing and hopefully there'll be some video of this. Hopefully they'll all be survivors. But if they all survive and Everybody's running to 11A immediately.

[Juju Gotti]

Right. Does every state have its own version of the sun pass?

[Host 2]

Not either.

[Juju Gotti]

Right. We got the peach pass in Georgia. 69 of the audience says, yes, they do.

[Host 2]

Now, is that because the sun comes through Florida or.

[Juju Gotti]

I don't know. Eric, Motion from Twitter says Utah has a Stockton pass.

[Host 2]

That absolutely should call it that until somebody takes over the assist record.

[Juju Gotti]

And the last poll, the most interesting poll excited pole that you could ever imagine. Did you know that Idaho did not have any tolls?

[Guest]

It's the worst poll we've ever put out.

[Juju Gotti]

82% of the audience says, no, they didn't.

[Host 2]

What kind of activity did we get? What kind of interaction did we get on that poll? How many votes?

[Juju Gotti]

1300.

[Host 2]

1300 shocked people who did not know that Idaho has no tolls. Thank you, Juju. Really appreciate. We've got enough positivity today with Tony. We would appreciate a little extra dose from you as always.

[Juju Gotti]

Yes, sir. Thank you so much.