The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Postgame Show: The Days Off-Off

Date: December 10, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

In this "Postgame Show" episode, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the crew deliver their signature mix of sports banter, inside jokes, and pop-culture musings, live from the Elser Hotel in Miami. Focused primarily on the NBA’s midseason tournament (“the NBA Cup”), they dive into TV broadcast quirks, scheduling oddities, and player media crossovers. Along the way, they debate topical poll questions, dip into college football trivia, and engage in their classic blend of sarcasm and nostalgia.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

NBA Cup Scheduling Confusion

• The group expresses confusion and opinions about the scheduling of NBA Cup tournament games on both the Eastern and Western Conference sides.
  • [00:32-01:41]
  • The standard protocol of early and late games for East and West Coast is discussed, with Amazon (the new broadcaster) called out for not following tradition.
  • “Typically this is what we do. The east coast game is an early game, the west coast game is a late game, and then you do it again the next day.” – Host 2 [00:56]
  • Debates swirl about fairness and rest days: Is it crucial that each team gets the same rest? Some say yes, others underline playoff precedents where that's not always the case.
  • “There are sometimes in the playoffs where teams are playing game three before the other series ... That happens all the time.” – Host 2 [02:05]

NBA Studio Show and New Talent

• The hosts praise the NBA on Prime's pregame show, noting its well-rounded line-up.
  • [02:22-02:59]
  • Special mention goes to Udonis Haslem (“UD”), surprising the hosts with his media aptitude.
  • “Ud, before he retired, I remember asking him, do you think you're going to get into media? And he looked like I spat in his face ... And now this guy's everywhere. And he's good at it, of course.” – Host 2 [02:42]
  • Blake Griffin is also highlighted for his smart questions and success in television, generating playful jealousy.

Game Previews & Wembanyama News

• Previewing the night’s NBA Cup games, attention turns to Victor Wembanyama’s (Wemby) absence for the Spurs, tilting advantage to the Lakers.
  • [03:05-03:14]

Show Polls & Rapid-Fire Banter

• The team reviews several comedic and curious poll questions from their audience:
  • Is Simone Fontecchio ever going to make a shot? (69.3% say “no.”) [03:37-03:47]
    • “Y'all turned on him so fast.” – Host 2 [03:47]
  • Is being “too open” a thing in basketball? (73% say yes.) [03:56-04:05]
  • “Yo, did you know that Philip Rivers was a starter in college football when Bill Clinton was president?” (63% didn’t know.) [04:06-04:17]
    • “Pre 9-11, folks. So when 911 happened. Philip Rivers was well into his sophomore season.” – Host 2 [04:17]
  • A sidebar on Chris Weinke: From old-man quarterback to Georgia Tech’s offensive coordinator.
    • “He is the assistant head coach, co-offensive coordinator and QB coach at Georgia Tech.” – Host 5 [04:51]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There are sometimes in the playoffs where teams are playing game three before the other series ... That happens all the time.” – Host 2 [02:05]
• “Ud, before he retired, I remember asking him, do you think you're going to get into media? And he looked like I spat in his face ... And now this guy's everywhere. And he's good at it, of course.” – Host 2 [02:42]
• “Y'all turned on him so fast.” – Host 2 [03:47]
• “Pre 9-11, folks. So when 911 happened, Philip Rivers was well into his sophomore season.” – Host 2 [04:17]
• “He is the assistant head coach, co-offensive coordinator and QB coach at Georgia Tech.” – Host 5 [04:51]

Important Segment Timestamps

• NBA Cup scheduling confusion: 00:32 – 01:41
• Studio show and media transition for UD: 02:22 – 02:59
• Game previews & Wembanyama discussion: 03:05 – 03:14
• Audience poll questions segment: 03:37 – 05:01
• Chris Weinke coaching revelation: 04:35 – 04:57

Tone and Style

Le Batard and crew display their hallmark blend of irreverent humor, Miami-centric references, and nerdy sports love throughout the discussion. The episode is breezy, full of inside jokes, and moves quickly between topics, making listeners feel like they’re in the room for a friendly – and frequently funny – postgame hangout.