Postgame Show: Spliff Notes (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Summary

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Postgame Show: Spliff Notes (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Date: September 17, 2025
Location: The Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

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Overview

This episode of the Postgame Show features Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, JuJu Gotti, and the rest of the crew, coming to you live from the Elser Hotel in Miami. The episode delivers the usual irreverent, rapid-fire banter across South Florida sports (including a spirited breakdown of their beloved Cyclones), pop culture, WNBA playoff action, football, and playful debates via audience polls. The show also spotlights JuJu Gotti’s unique perspectives, humor, and merchandise drops, as well as a heartfelt sendoff to Molly Qerim of First Take.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Miami Cyclones, Highlight Fronton & "Smelling Success"

[01:17 - 02:49]

• Mike and Chris Cody passionately recap the Cyclones’ recent run at the Magic City Fronton — three matches in six days, rallying through injuries, a legendary comeback, and a “historic draw.”
• Quote:
  • "We smell a certain way. The Fronton was rocking on Friday night. Dan, if you. You were only there. Best draw in highlight history." — Chris Cody [02:17]
  • "It was our 2017 Notre Dame game. Everybody left with a smile on their face. You never would have seen—so many smiles leaving a draw in your entire life." — Mike [02:25]
• Discussion about relative league standings and the Cyclones being “top of the table.”
• Light-hearted poll suggestion: "Is Unda a revelation?"
• Note: Themes of community, understated Miami pride, and subtle self-deprecation permeate the segment.

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2. JuJu Gotti’s Merch Drop & Positivity

[03:09 - 03:29]

• JuJu Gotti introduces his new shirt celebrating a recurring show catchphrase (“You feel me?”), welcoming listeners to check out his creative merch.
• Quote:
  • “Family Thai food shirts are now available… grab you one ASAP. Wow.” — JuJu Gotti [03:09]

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3. WNBA Playoff Talk and DLS Hoops Coverage

[03:29 - 04:26 & 08:21 - 09:13]

• JuJu and the panel highlight the Seattle Storm’s upset over Vegas, WNBA playoffs, and players’ clutch performances.
• Quote:
  • “They came together like the Avengers last night… to give Vegas their first loss in 17 games.” — JuJu Gotti [03:42]
• Paige Bueckers’ dominance and Rookie of the Year discussion (universal admiration for her season despite a rough team record).
• Quote:
  • “Dare I say she still… man, she shined every single game. You saw her this year. She deserves the rookie of the year.” — JuJu Gotti [04:10]
• DLS Hoops: JuJu encourages listeners to follow their coverage (“you get knowledge without making you feel bad!”) and reiterates their championing of women’s basketball coverage.

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4. Molly Qerim Leaves First Take: Salute & Discussion

[04:55 - 05:49]

• Abrupt news of moderator Molly Qerim’s departure from First Take prompts appreciation for her skill in a tough role.
• Quote:
  • “She did her thing, man. Salute. I hope she does even bigger and better things in the future.” — JuJu Gotti [05:49]

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5. Football: Keenan Allen’s “Hell Demons” Shoulders & Hall of Fame Debate

[05:58 - 08:19]

• JuJu brings up Keenan Allen’s performance, transitioning to the viral topic of Allen’s bizarre shoulder anatomy, humorously described as “Bowser vibes.”
• Quotes:
  • “He has the shoulders of the demon from hell… that’s like Bowser. I have never seen shoulders like that before, have y’all?” — JuJu Gotti [06:32]
  • “That’s what happens when you don’t tip your AC repair man. Hello.” — JuJu Gotti [06:55]
• The panel debates Keenan Allen’s Hall of Fame credentials — consensus: excellent career, maybe not quite Canton-bound, but “underrated.”

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6. Audience Polls: Absurdities and Laughs

[09:13 - 11:09]

• Recap of running audience polls, often blending sports and playful absurdity:
  • Jim Harbaugh: all-time great? (57% yes)
  • Does Canelo Alvarez look like Blake Griffin’s short cousin from Mexico? (92% yes)
  • Most condescending: buddy or buster? (Buddy 56%)
  • More likely done in 25 years: Downtown Miami Bridge or South Florida? (82% say South Florida)
  • Too early to call Brandon Aubrey GOAT kicker? (59% yes)
  • Do most hotels use a number 13 floor? (75% no)
  • If you own a hotel urinal, do you own the hotel? (51% yes)
• Quote:
  • “82% of the Audience doesn’t live here, so stay out of it.” — Stugotz [10:32]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Cyclones’ Unique Aura:
  • “Smell a certain way. The Fronton was rocking on Friday night.” — Chris Cody [02:17]
• Juju’s Positivity Mantra:
  • “I try to lead with positivity in most cases.” — JuJu Gotti [04:46]
• On Molly Qerim:
  • “Sitting between those guys and those voices… she did her thing, man. Salute.” — JuJu Gotti [05:49]
• Keenan Allen’s Shoulders:
  • “He has the shoulders of the demon from hell… like Bowser.” — JuJu Gotti [06:32]
• Sports Math Debates:
  • “If you’re over 50%, does that mean you’re more likely to get in?” — Speaker D [08:07]
  • “Yeah, that’s how percentages work.” — Speaker F [08:11]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Cyclones Highlight Recap: [01:17 – 02:49]
• JuJu’s New Merch Announcement: [03:09 – 03:29]
• WNBA Playoff Breakdown: [03:29 – 04:26]
• Paige Bueckers Rookie of the Year Talk: [04:06 – 04:26]
• Molly Qerim Leaves First Take: [04:55 – 05:49]
• NFL: Keenan Allen Shoulder Debate: [05:58 – 07:25]
• Keenan Allen HOF Debate: [07:36 – 08:21]
• DLS Hoops Coverage Plug: [08:21 – 09:13]
• Audience Polls Segment: [09:13 – 11:09]

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Final Notes

Light-hearted but thoughtful, the episode balances hype for their local favorites, deep respect for contributors like Molly Qerim, plenty of jokes, and a celebration of the weirdness that makes the show unique. JuJu’s uplifting attitude, strong chemistry with the cast, and creative brand are front and center — suggesting why he’s become such an integral part of the DLS universe.

Transcript

[A]

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[C]

We'll get to juju here in a second. I urge you to check out the chemistry that he has with Trista DLS hoops. We'll talk about that in a second as well before $5 juju for a fine. Right off the top. $5 for your microphone behavior. Mike and Chris Cody, what can you tell me about your Cyclones?

[D]

What can I tell you about that? Honestly, what can I not tell you? Because everything's happening at the Highlife Ront on right now. The best team we've had in years. I smell it again. It looks different on the fronton right now.

[E]

One and one right now.

[F]

No, we're one. One and one, you dick.

[E]

That's the best team.

[F]

Three match. We had three matches in six days. Three matches in six days. We got stronger each and every match. We lost the first one. We had a difficult injury to Bueno that absolutely hurt our chances. What do we do? Robin, you come in. We battle back from two matches down. And on Friday, magical night at the Fronton one of the most electric crowds in the history of the world's fastest game. We secure a draw. And last night at the Magic City Fronton the Cyclones dominate the Chargers 5 to 1 on the day Charger. That's a football team. He's right.

[D]

Unda is a revelation.

[F]

He is. It has to look a certain way.

[E]

Put it on the poll.

[F]

We have said that from day one. And it's starting to look a certain way around the cycle.

[C]

Smell a certain way too. Smell a certain way.

[D]

We smell a certain way. The Fronton was rocking on Friday night. Dan, if you. You were only there. Best draw in highlight history.

[C]

It does smell like cigarettes.

[F]

It was our 2017 Notre Dame game Everybody left with a smile on their face. You never would have seen. You never would have thought to have seen so many smiles leaving a draw in your entire life. But that's what we delivered on. It was electric and we dominated the Chargers. We are topo the table now. It could be because we've played the most games again. Three matches in six days. That's crazy. But we are top of the league right now.

[D]

We might have unda on the show.

[C]

Put it on the poll, please. Juju when you get a moment. Is unda a revelation? What do we have going [e-mail] Juju has his own styles that we are putting up there. What do we have juju that you're excited about over there?

[E]

Yes, sir. I made a shirt celebrating one of the most iconic sayings that we've had around here in a while. You feel me? For my brother Zaslo. Welcome to the family. Family Thai food shirts are now available@lebatarday f.com grab you one ASAP. Wow.

[C]

Juju makes some cool, stylish stuff. Check it [e-mail] the Seattle Storm last night. Juju season saving. And I didn't think that Vegas was something that can be stopped by anybody.

[E]

Right? They came together like the avengers last night. Erica Will, Erica Wheeler, Neca Gomer, Gabby Williams, Skyler Diggins in the clutch to give Vegas their first loss in 17 games. Now they got to go back to Vegas and win a must win to go to the semifinals. You never know.

[F]

Juju. Paige Beckers. That's a no brainer right there. Yes.

[E]

Yeah, absolutely. I think the vote was 70 to 2 from her. And Sonia Citron on rookie of the year. She deserves it. Even on that terrible team. Dare I say she still. Man, she shined every single game. You saw her this year. She deserves the rookie of the year.

[C]

Juju, it hurts you to say bad things about teams, right? You. You didn't even want to say terrible. You. They. They. They've got the worst record, do they not like they won? They won nine games. What about the nine that they won? Why can't you just say they're terrible if they are indeed terrible? You just want to be pos so positive that you can't say the team that's won less than any team in the league is terrible.

[E]

I think the Connecticut son, they lost mo more games than them. But I don't know. I try to lead with positivity in most cases.

[C]

All right, let's do some positive stuff then with the polls and with Molly Caram at first take, because she leaves now after a while. And first take, obviously, has been something for many years that stars the two men. And then there's a woman who's a moderator who has a hard time getting a word in edgewise. But that is not an easy job to do. What was your reaction to the news that she is leaving? First take.

[E]

Right. It was. It was pretty abrupt. It was a rumor that she would be leaving at the end of the year at first, and then overnight she announced her immediate departure. And I just want to take. Hats off to her. Salute. Hats off. Literally salute to her, man. Like she had a great.

[C]

Hats off, everybody. Hats off, everybody. Hats off. Y' all got hats. Hats off to Molly. Let's go, all of us. There you go, Billy. Reluctant hat remover.

[E]

Yes, sir. Man, she sitting between those guys and those. Those voices, man. She did her thing, man. Salute. I hope she does even bigger and better things in the future.

[C]

Do you have anything for us football related? We cannot have any segment around here that does not have at least some football. What kind of football thoughts do you have for us today, bruh?

[E]

Keenan Allen. Salute to the great guy. He is still doing it back with the Chargers back scoring touchdowns. That last year in Chicago does not count. He called it. We got to respect it. But after the game, he was talking a little. Talking a little smack to the cameras. And then we. It revealed.

[F]

You see this thing?

[E]

What is going on with his shoulders?

[F]

Disgusting.

[E]

He has the shoulders of the demon from hell. What are those things? That's like Bowser. I. I have never seen shoulders like that before, have y'? All?

[F]

Never.

[E]

Never.

[F]

What happens when you break something? Those are apparently his AC joints. He's growing down, right? Yeah, he's growing new parts of his body. That's what it looks like happens when.

[E]

You don't tip your AC repair man. Hello.

[C]

Is that just a broken part? What kind of injuries is Keenan Allen had that would make his shoulder look like that to the audio audience? Let's see if we can explain. There is. It looks like the bone protruding from his shoulder is about an inch of or maybe 2 inches extra bone that is covered in skin.

[D]

I'm with juju Bowser Vibes.

[F]

Yeah, he had some injuries last year, but generally over his career. Keenan Allen considered one of the healthy guys.

[E]

Right. I don't know how this is functional, like salute to him, but I was weirded out and I think America is always keeping him in our prayers from this point forward.

[C]

Keenan Allen's A Hall of Famer.

[F]

Yes.

[E]

I don't think so.

[F]

Let me check the stats.

[C]

I mean that's it.

[E]

Yes.

[F]

He's certainly a Chargers. Yeah.

[C]

Ring of, Ring of honor person. You don't put him in the hall of Fame.

[F]

King of Allen. He's close. He's close.

[C]

Really a good player.

[F]

He's certainly in the conversation of like most underrated receivers of his time. Pro football Reference has him 55.52, 62nd all time amongst receivers. Average wide receiver is 100.46. Yeah, I'm going. No, I mean that's a damn good career.

[D]

If you're over 50%, does that mean you're more likely to get in?

[F]

Yeah, that's how percentages work.

[D]

Yeah, but it's like still doesn't feel it's still an f in school.

[F]

6,000 yard seasons for him.

[C]

I mean it's not Mike Evans.

[F]

No double digit touchdown seasons either.

[C]

Yeah, that's going to hurt him as well. Let's talk a little about dls hoops here and what it is that you're doing because if people have not seen what Juju and Trist are doing, they're doing something that has a lot of chemistry in it and they're covering especially the WNBA more than and better than most people are.

[E]

Yes, sir. With it being the playoffs as well, we're trying to put a more of a foot forward effort with this, this thing. You know, I know the world hasn't necessarily caught on to the W like they want to or we want them to, but we have to be. The consistent motor that runs in the NBA season is around the corner. So we're gonna be talking a lot of NBA. But right now these ladies have the the front of our attention right now and me and Trista, big fans of the W. If you want to be a little bit more knowledgeable. Knowledgeable of the W, come check us out and we'll give you the knowledge without making you feel bad. You feel me?

[C]

At dls hoops, let's go ahead and update some polls. I don't know if we have any from yesterday. Are you doing yesterday and today or just today?

[E]

Yes sir, yesterday and today. Is Jim Harbaugh already an all time great coach? 57% of the audience says yes he is. Does Canelo Alvarez look like Blake Griffin's short cousin from Mexico? 92 of the audience says yes he does.

[C]

I don't think Blake Griffin is Mexican also.

[E]

Damn. Why are you texting Nick? Right that. Don't text Nick right that. When Pablo is having some success. Don't instantly text Nick. Right? I feel like that was a party. File on your on your behalf. Most condescending buddy Brother or Buster? 56% of the audience says buddy.

[C]

Most condescending buddy More than buster. That was Billy. You came out hot today. That was 20 minutes in you were hitting people with brothers, buddies and busters.

[E]

More likely to be done in 25 years the Downtown Miami Bridge or South Florida. 82% of the audience says South Florida.

[F]

82% of the Audience doesn't live here, so stay out of it.

[E]

Is it too early to call Brandon Aubrey the best kicker of all time? 59% of the audience says yes, it is close. Do most hotels use the number 13 for the 13th floor? 75% of the audience says no, they do not. And the last poll if you own a urinal in a hotel, can you tell people that you own that hotel? 51% of the audience says yes, you can. And those are your polls.

[C]

Connor Manning was great on the show today.