The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Postgame Show: The Cast Away Sound (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Date: August 20, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

This episode blends sports banter, pop culture riffs, and classic crew dynamics with guest JuJu Gotti joining Dan, Stugotz, and the gang. The conversation skips energetically across topics ranging from the boundaries of using famous movie sounds on-air, boxing news, “Hard Knocks” and NFL storylines, various team updates, and offbeat personal anecdotes. Throughout, the group’s chemistry and playful teasing foster a fast-moving and unpredictable dialogue.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Cast Away” Sound Bite Debate and Show Rules

• Dan Le Batard opens the show with a recurring production debate—whether or not the team can use the “Wilson!” yell from Cast Away as a sound bite for Zach Wilson moments, and what the rules are around using licensed sound effects ([00:02]).
  • Dan, frustrated: “That is not helpful. That is not what I need to find out. That for me, please, in a way that is more organized than just generally wandering around making shit up.” ([00:20])

2. Boxing News: Jake Paul’s Next Opponent

• Billy delivers breaking boxing news: Jake Paul’s proposed fight with Anthony Joshua fell through due to network issues, and instead, he’ll face Tank Davis in Atlanta ([00:40]).
  • Billy: “When I started saying you knew where it was going.” ([01:19])
  • Dan: “This is a real fighter. This is a real fighter.” ([03:57])
• Debate over “Tank” Davis’s size (much smaller than Joshua) and the merits/drawbacks of the matchup, with some poking fun at the appropriateness of his nickname ([04:36], [05:23]).
  • Spence: “Tank means you’re on the verge of being seen as heavy.” ([05:38])

3. Hard Knocks & the Buffalo Bills

• Dan laments that “Hard Knocks” hasn’t succeeded in making the Bills feel like America’s Team, blaming the lack of wild personalities and storylines. JuJu Gotti proudly claims they’re just “a bunch of square brothers,” and reveals quirky Hard Knocks moments, like lineman Dion Dawkins “drifting with his kids” and Ed Oliver taking a teammate horseback riding ([01:21]; [02:04]).
  • Juju: "The Bills ain't numbered. A bunch of square brothers we don't got. We not interesting. We just trying to get that ultimate goal which is the Super Bowl." ([02:04])

4. Funny Uses for the “Wilson!” Sound—Zach Wilson & the Dolphins

• The crew jokes about using the “Wilson!” sound effect during a potential Zach Wilson meltdown against the Dolphins. Roy’s recreation of the yell leads to playful groaning about dragging out the bit ([02:56], [03:16]).
  • Roy: “Wilson. Wilson.” ([03:09])
  • Dan: "I did not need all 32 seconds of castaway." ([03:16])

5. WNBA Updates and Atlanta Dream Hype

• JuJu provides WNBA takes: the Indiana Fever’s endless injuries, the Aces’ resurgence, and the Atlanta Dream’s rare success ([13:54]).
  • Juju: “Every member of the Indiana Fever has gotten in season ending injuries...The Atlanta Dream, number two team in the entire league right now.” ([13:54])
• Dan and Juju reflect on Renee Montgomery’s role in turning around the Dream and her impact on young fans ([14:44]-[15:19]).

6. Rapid Pop Culture, Sports & Personal Catch-Ups

• Quick catchups for Dan while he was away:
  • Greg Cody is a surprise “whiz at monkey bars” ([07:21])
  • Michael Porter Jr.'s transformation into a “supervillain” with controversial hot takes, such as referencing Andrew Tate ([08:50]; [09:27])
  • Izzy Gutierrez converting to lifelong Lions fandom ([10:27])
  • Mina Kimes appears on Seth Meyers; Pablo Torre’s podcast gets major recognition with a NY Times/Athletic legacy deal ([11:07]; [11:24])
  • Dan’s “cryptic” congratulation video for Pablo amuses/confuses the group ([12:11], [12:21])
  • Johnny Damon’s emergence as a “beefcake” ([19:23])

7. Crew Banter and Running Gags

• Haircut compliments: Billy gets a lot of love for his “clean” haircut, prompting marriage jokes ([10:00]-[10:24])
• Poll questions close the show, with responses ranging from goalpost widths to the greatness of the movie title “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You” ([15:51]-[18:52])
• Quirky revelations about Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady as (partial) NFL owners ([17:55])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dan, exasperated about production disorganization:
  “That is not helpful. That is not what I need to find out... just generally wandering around making shit up.” ([00:20])

• Juju on Hard Knocks’ Buffalo Bills:
  “Bills ain't numbered. A bunch of square brothers we don't got. We not interesting. We just trying to get that ultimate goal which is the Super Bowl.” ([02:04])

• Roy, stretching the Wilson sound bit:
  "Wilson. Wilson." ([03:09])

• Spence:
  “Tank means you’re on the verge of being seen as heavy.” ([05:38])

• Juju reflecting on the Dream’s years of struggle:
  “The arena. Was me, Renee Montgomery, and these two brothers that be coming to the game all the time. Like, we have been on the bottom of the league for a while. So being here is... it feels great.” ([14:50])

• Juju on Michael Porter Jr.’s weirdness:
  “He also says that he plays Andrew Tate interviews when women come over just to check their temperature. What in the Joker in Gotham type of psychology is that?” ([09:27])

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Topic/Quote | |:-------------:|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Dan’s Cast Away sound bite question; requests show rules clarification | | 00:40 | Breaking news: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua off; Jake Paul vs Tank Davis announced | | 02:04 | Juju on why Bills are “boring” on Hard Knocks but “dangerous as hell” | | 02:56 | Dan & crew joke about using “Wilson!” sound if Zach Wilson plays badly | | 03:09 | Roy imitates extended “Wilson!” yell | | 04:36 | Billy and Dan analyze Tank Davis’s weight and fight hype | | 05:47 | Dan, Juju, and Spence banter about the “tank” nickname and boxing weight classes | | 07:21 | Juju: Greg Cody is “a whiz on the monkey bars”; reveals “slut at the Hut” | | 09:27 | Juju relays Michael Porter Jr.’s “supervillain” turn and Tate-watching confession | | 13:54 | Juju details major WNBA injuries, the Aces’ momentum, and the Dream’s rise | | 14:50 | Dan asks Juju about the rarity of the Dream’s current success | | 15:39 | Discussion of Renee Montgomery’s influence on the Atlanta Dream franchise | | 15:51-18:52 | Polls segment: audience splits on NFL, blowout definitions, and odd movie titles | | 19:23 | Johnny Damon’s physique and comeback mentioned |

Final Section: Shout-outs, Plugs & Birthday Wishes

• JuJu promotes his DLS Hoops YouTube channel, humorously noting the view count climbing from 13 to 23 views per episode ([19:52]).
• Happy birthday shout-out to JuJu’s dad, Lewis ([19:52]).

TL;DR

The Cast Away Sound features trademark Le Batard Show chaos—absurd sound bite debates, fresh sports news, brutally honest takes on “Hard Knocks,” and a hilarious rundown of everything Dan missed. JuJu Gotti brings both sports analysis and comedic energy, dropping gems about the Bills, Atlanta Dream, Greg Cody's unexpected strength, and Michael Porter Jr.'s bizarre personal life. Birthday wishes and in-jokes round out a quintessential Local Hour that’s equal parts informative and ridiculous.