Postgame Show: Spliff Notes (feat. Juju Gotti)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz – Postgame Show: Spliff Notes (feat. Juju Gotti)
Release Date: January 8, 2025
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz
Guest: Juju Smith-Schuster

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Introduction and Opening Remarks

The episode kicks off with host Dan Le Batard addressing the listeners from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami. The focus is immediately set on a heated discussion surrounding two prominent NFL quarterbacks: Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills.

Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen: A Fandom Debate

Timestamp: [00:42]
Dan Le Batard expresses his personal stake in the upcoming game involving Lamar Jackson, highlighting his apprehension about Jackson potentially underperforming against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He emphasizes the ongoing debate over who is the superior quarterback, Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen, noting, “...it seems like Lamar Jackson is better even though your guy Josh Allen is pretty damn great.”

Juju Smith-Schuster’s Perspective
Timestamp: [01:35]
Juju Smith-Schuster passionately defends Lamar Jackson, appreciating his representation and connection to the “hood of America.” He asserts Jackson's offensive prowess with, “...Lamar Jackson is nothing short of the offensive player of the year,” while also acknowledging Josh Allen’s value to his team, Buffalo Bills. Juju elaborates on Josh Allen’s team advantages, mentioning key players like Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers, which he believes lend Allen more value despite Jackson’s individual statistics.

Further Debate and Fandom Allegiance
Timestamp: [03:18]
Dan challenges Juju’s preference, suggesting that Juju’s admiration for Allen may stem from strong Bills fandom rather than purely evaluating the quarterbacks' skills. This leads to a playful back-and-forth where Juju maintains that while Allen may be more valuable to his team, he doesn't consider Allen to be better than Jackson.

Show Dynamics and Audience Engagement

Timestamp: [03:59]
Dan transitions the conversation to the show’s evolution, noting positive feedback and audience engagement: “...the 2025 show hasn't missed yet. Not one show.” Juju acknowledges the supportive YouTube chat and emphasizes the importance of the audience’s role in the show’s success.

Controversial Moments and Humor

Timestamp: [04:44]
The hosts touch upon a recent incident involving Pat Riley, where Dan refers to himself as a comedian, adding a humorous layer to the discussion about maintaining a light-hearted tone on the show despite serious topics.

Venmo Fine Bucket Discussion
Timestamp: [05:13]
Juju brings up a humorous critique of Dan’s tone during a segment, referencing a “Venmo fine bucket” and playful banter about Dan’s interactions with David Wallace Wells. This segment underscores the hosts' camaraderie and the show's informal, engaging atmosphere.

NBA Highlights and Player Performances

Timestamp: [06:07]
The conversation shifts to recent NBA highlights, notably LeBron James’ impressive performance at 40 years old. Dan expresses emotional admiration: “That LeBron dunk actually made me, like, emotional... he’s still doing this at 40.”

Additional NBA News
Timestamp: [07:34]
Juju and Billy discuss Trey Young’s half-court shot and Zion Williamson’s return, highlighting the exciting developments in the NBA. Juju remarks on the revitalized enthusiasm among players, attributing it to increased online presence and fan interaction.

Rolling Loud and Music Industry Updates

Timestamp: [08:15]
Billy brings up the absence of discussion about Jello’s significant presence at Rolling Loud, noting his rising prominence in the music industry and the ongoing bidding war among record labels for his talent.

Interactive Polls and Audience Opinions

Timestamp: [08:36]
The hosts review recent audience polls, including a humorous take on whether the Super Bowl winner should be forced to play the Bengals for the trophy. Juju notes, “80, 62% of the audience said yes,” reflecting the show's playful engagement with its listeners.

Security and Practical Questions

Timestamp: [09:03]
A lighthearted debate ensues about the capabilities of drug-sniffing dogs versus bomb-sniffing dogs. Juju humorously suggests, “Sometimes you get a Deion Sanders dog that can catch baseballs and sniff bombs,” adding levity to the practical question.

Jimmy Butler Segment and Audience Concerns

Timestamp: [10:07]
Dan seeks guidance on addressing the extensive coverage of Jimmy Butler, questioning if “three days of Jimmy Butler stuff is too much.” Juju responds by acknowledging the passionate fan bases and the importance of balancing topic coverage to avoid alienating listeners.

Closing Remarks and Highlight Reel

Timestamp: [10:24]
The episode concludes with Dan defending the show’s content diversity, sharing a memorable moment where Amin falls in the studio—a segment that elicited significant laughter from the audience. Dan reflects on the emotional impact of LeBron James' performance, encapsulating the episode’s blend of sports analysis, humor, and listener interaction.

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Notable Quotes

• Dan Le Batard: “...it seems like Lamar Jackson is better even though your guy Josh Allen is pretty damn great.” [00:42]
• Juju Smith-Schuster: “Lamar Jackson is nothing short of the offensive player of the year...” [01:35]
• Dan Le Batard: “That LeBron dunk actually made me, like, emotional...” [07:10]
• Juju Smith-Schuster: “Hashtag lavar was right.” [08:36]
• Juju Smith-Schuster: “82% of the audience says yes.” [09:57]

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Conclusion

In this episode of “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz,” the hosts and guest Juju Smith-Schuster delve into a spirited debate over NFL quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, showcasing their deep-rooted fandoms and analytical perspectives. The discussion seamlessly transitions to NBA highlights, music industry news, and interactive segments that engage the audience through polls and humorous banter. With notable moments of humor, passionate sports commentary, and active listener participation, the episode exemplifies the show’s dynamic and entertaining approach to sports and pop culture discussions.

Transcript

[Dan Le Batard]

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[Dan Le Batard]

Juju reminds me as he is wearing the Lamar Jackson gear that I find myself with a rooting interest that is afraid this weekend in that I do not want Lamar Jackson to fail because the Pittsburgh Steelers, maximum Pittsburgh Steelers him. And then I have to hear another off season of how Lamar Jackson isn't that great because the Pittsburgh Steelers can do something against Lamar Jackson that no other team in the sport can do. And then all of a sudden Lamar Jackson is bad in the playoffs again. So juju, where are you? And thank you for joining us. Where are you on all of this? Because we've heard a whole season of who's better, Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen. And it seems like Lamar Jackson is better even though your guy Josh Allen is pretty damn great. And here we go into a playoff game where no one would be surprised if Lamar Jackson loses and they score 13 points after having the best rushing offense anyone has ever seen.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Yeah, I mean, look, first of all, thank you for having me. Let me tilt my camera down, get a little juicier. I think if you, if you are American, if you are just a grown up person and you don't like Lamar Jackson, you need to, you know, I mean, get over yourself. So it's like I definitely have no problem with my brother Lamar. Lamar is representation as far as I'm concerned. Like, Lamar is the hood of America out there doing it. Look at him go. I don't know if you guys watch the Hard Knocks, it's like, bro, he speaks the lingo of just every street cat in America. So I, I have uncontrollable love for Lamar Jackson and you know how I feel about Josh. So I think that the stats has, the stats that Lamar has put up this year phenomenal as well as Josh. But we got to take into account sometimes that it's a big, big advantage to be able to hop hand the ball off to Derrick Henry. You feel me? It's a big advantage to be able to throw the ball to a Pro bowl receiver in Zay Flowers, a legendary tight end in Mark Andrews. That defense is. You can rely on the defense to get you a couple wins during the season. Josh is devoid of all of that. So I think my brother Josh definitely may have the slight edge just because of the team aspect of it. You feel me? I think what Lamar Jackson is doing is nothing short of the offensive player of the year, but as far as the most valuable thing to a team, if. If you take Lamar from Baltimore, let's see what happens. If you put in the backup, you feel me? But if you take Josh from Buffalo, cancel Christmas, tank it, Go for the draft pitch. You feel me?

[Dan Le Batard]

Respectfully, that is real fandom right there where juju has to go against the guy who represents street credibility and blackness in favor of Josh Allen.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Nah, we ain't going to the. Damn it. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. I guess it's true.

[Dan Le Batard]

You're just that big of a Bills fan that you. That you want Josh Allen to be better than Lamar Jackson. Even though I'm not sure Josh Allen is better than Lamar Jackson. But also Josh Allen might be the best quarterback I've ever seen.

[Billy]

Got you boxed in, juju.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Yeah. Josh Allen is not better than Lamar Jackson. I put that on wax. He's not better. I just think he's more valuable to the team, if you feel me.

[Dan Le Batard]

I do. What do you have for us in the way of criticism? I feel like the show has turned a corner here over the last couple of months. It feels really good to be doing the show again. I'm sure Billy got a lot of applause today. What were the highlights on today's show?

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Yes, everybody in the chat now. The YouTube chat. Salute to the whole YouTube chat, man. I can't remember everybody's name all the time, so I'm not gonna say one or two. But the chat was loving it. A lot of people in the comments were saying, dog, the 2025 show hasn't missed yet. Not one show. So salute to everybody in there involved, man. Feels good and it's a great watch. Also, Dan, don't worry about Pat Riley being mad. Remember, you're a comedian.

[Dan Le Batard]

You were telling Joe, I need to do that, right?

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

You weren't up in arms. You were just shooting from the hill.

[Dan Le Batard]

He's got a good idea, man. He's right about this. If you identify as a comedian, they're ones with carte blanche while they're saying they're going to get canceled. It's weird times, man. How much did we ruin the show with the fire talk juju? I'm worried about this. I don't know how to. I don't know how to do real world stuff, and we're just screwing around.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Look, I want to get a peek at that Venmo fine box bucket because sir brother, what's his name, David Wallace Wells fed you a tablespoon of your own medicine and you spit it out in front of everybody. You just got it on his shirt on the screen, brother. From the makers and the creators of we're all going to die. Dan Levitar is tired of hearing about what's going on right now. A crisis that's actually happening. I've seen it all.

[Dan Le Batard]

I'm not tired. I just wanted him to give me 10 answers to 10 questions as opposed to two answers to two questions. That's all I wanted all of the same information, but I want it to be a back and forth. So that's where I failed. My tone was shitty today. I own the first fine in the fine bucket. A seven dollar. No, it's a five dollar tone fine. What other observations and do you have today? You've had some very strong takes lately. Do you have any new super rule takes for us today?

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Not. Not any super rules just yet. You know, those come to me as they come. You feel me? I definitely think my brother David Samson was a little too harsh on the me. He came in hot. You feel me? You don't tell somebody they look like a squirrel. Like, well, who's just dealing with trauma. This is just kind of mean. So I think we should ease off of each other's appearances. Even though I am the creator of David Sampson's glasses were a little spy kiddish. You feel me? So I think we also didn't mention LeBron James turned back the clock last night. Holy moly. And dunked on Blake Lively. That would be crazy.

[Billy]

I want to watch.

[Dan Le Batard]

That would be crazy.

[Billy]

I want to watch that.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Very lively. He turned back the clock last night. Cooper flag made a billboard last night. You feel me? Ice Tray frigid in Utah. Oh, my goodness. The NBA was on fire last night, and we didn't give too much attention to that because, you know, I mean, we get the show must go on. We got to keep the mafia off your back right now. So I understand what's going on.

[Dan Le Batard]

That LeBron dunk actually made me, like, emotional. I watched it and it gave me chills because I couldn't believe that at 40 years old. He just turned 40. That he's still doing this. That would be the best highlight on a lot of hall of fame players careers. And he's doing it at 40.

[Billy]

Yeah. Beyond doing it at 40. Just doing it, man.

[Dan Le Batard]

Just doing it at all.

[Billy]

Just doing that. That's an incredible play. That was crazy. And like juju said, you had ice Trey, Trey Young hitting a half court shot to win the game at Utah. And by the way, Zion Williamson was back last night. Juju, I know you like that 360 he had.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Yes, sir. Bro. It was. The NBA was back in full swing last night. For the true fans of it, you know, it's still a lot of three pointers. My celtics played last night again, so it was a lot of trey ball shot. But at the same time, man, it's. I think they've been rejuvenated. A lot of these messaging and stuff like that. These players be online. You feel me? These players see what's going on. Proof that Everybody is bumping LiAngelo Ball song right now. So they hear all the criticism and I feel like they. They're giving a little bit more effort for us right now.

[Billy]

I listened to yesterday's show. You guys did not bring up Jello. Jello's in rolling loud now. He's on the lineup and rolling loud. And he's not like one of the little names either. He's high up on the list. There is a bidding war happening right now for him with the, with the record labels. This is real. This has real traction and real momentum and we haven't mentioned it one time.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Hashtag lavar was right. But yesterday we had some polls. I'm a cover a couple of polls from yesterday we didn't get to should this year's super bowl winner be forced to play the Bengals for the trophy? 80, 62% of the audience said yes.

[Dan Le Batard]

It's a stugach. It is one of the things that makes God bless football. The award winning thing that it is. This is a Stugach exclusive. The Bengals should get to play the super bowl winner for the championship.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Does the drug sniffing dog at the airport always scare you? I know what I voted but 69% of the audience and I said yes. You feel me?

[Billy]

Before you move on over that, I did have a question because it was kind of brought up a little bit yesterday and then we might have moved on. Can the drug sniffing dogs also sniff bombs? Because I feel like those are two types of dogs.

[Dan Le Batard]

I've always been under the. I've always thought that they Are separate. Yeah. Bomb dogs. And then they're trained for like one area of expertise.

[Billy]

It's like going to college. You got to declare a major. These guys majored in drugs. These guys majored in bombs. They don't.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

But sometimes you get a Deion Sanders dog that can catch baseballs and sniff bombs. So I'm not sure.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yeah. Can you put it on the poll Juju at Lebitard show. We'll update that one tomorrow at Lebatard show. Can the bomb sniffing dog also smell for drugs? Yes or no?

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Know. Yes, sir. Also, Dan Lanning, greatest coach in America, my ass. 82% of the audience says yes.

[Dan Le Batard]

Last thing before we get you out of here, Juju. How many complaints? I really need genuine guidance on this. The Jimmy Butler stuff is obviously very interesting to me.

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Yes.

[Dan Le Batard]

What's too much Jimmy Butler stuff? Have we reached the point? Three days of Jimmy Butler stuff is too much Jimmy Butler stuff?

[Juju Smith-Schuster]

Say the. There's a lot of people coming in with information because we got to remember some people live in Wisconsin. You know, some people's team is. Some people live in Nevada. They don't care about Jimmy Butler as well or as much as we do. So they've been very vocal. But we don't need to highlight necessarily. Hate. I just know that it's there. One thing I did want to cover before we get out of here, though, is I heard video proof and evidence that you did say Tom Brady was watched on the show today.

[Dan Le Batard]

Oh, that is so unfair. All right, Juju. I guess I have to take the L there. I thought the highlight of the show today was playing and I always love this. It's one of my favorite things playing for longtime participants in the show sound that they had not heard that we are introducing to them. So I don't think we will get a bigger laugh today than the one we got from Amin falling down in the studio. In the studio. Because Mickey Harrison did indeed sound like he was at a Klan rally. With the echoing auditorium sound of telling a whole lot of black people to please stay white.