The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Postgame Show: The Lunch Dilemma

December 18, 2025 – From the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

This postgame episode captures the lively chaos of the show's crew as they gather after the main broadcast, focus on the everyday drama of communal office food, and spin off into their signature mix of sports oddities, inside jokes, and poll results. The central theme is a spirited debate over lunch fairness in the studio, interwoven with playful banter about personalities, sports awkwardness, and revealing personal quirks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Office Lunch Dilemma (00:32 – 01:22)

• The segment kicks off with frustration over lunch etiquette, as some staffers eat before others, leading to arguments over favorites like tabouli disappearing early.

  • Scarcity mentality: The sense of missing out on the "good stuff" is palpable, with the crew voicing perceived food hierarchies and subtle accusations about who gets preferential treatment.
  • Jeremy’s Sad Sandwich: In the midst of the food chaos, Jeremy mentions, “No, don't worry. I brought my sad turkey sandwich.” (02:00), highlighting the real-life sadness some feel due to the scarcity.
  • Quote:
    • "If someone ate all the tabouli, everyone's mad about everyone eating out there. Dan, better do this quick. Freaks. Hang around carrying the luggage outside." – Stugotz (00:32)
    • "They're not stealing the food, but they're getting to all the good stuff before we do. And by the time we get out there, all we have is scrap." – (01:12)
    • "It's kind of scarcity mindset to me." – Stugotz (01:18)

• Moralizing Food Behavior:

  • "You guys need to lay off of the people who eat lunch early. There's a holiday party tonight. There's going to be plenty of food tonight, too. You get fed plenty well around here. There will be food out there. You guys are Wolverines, man. About the food, eating the food." (00:40)
  • The crew pokes fun at how intense people get about communal food, calling each other "Wolverines."

Playful Accusations and Personal Quirks (01:23 – 01:46)

• Foot Fetish Reveal:
  • An unexpectedly honest moment where someone’s foot fetish is called out, leading to a humorous exchange on how that was discovered.
  • "How did she know that you had a foot fetish? That is unbelievable. That both she would see it and that you would immediately admit it." – Dan (01:23)
  • "I like that. She was comfortable enough with me, though, to throw it out." (01:36)
  • "Probably notice when Amin asked her to take off their shoes. You made a face and your eyes just started straight down." (01:38)
  • This moment is a blend of self-deprecating humor and team ribbing, bringing an offbeat intimacy to the conversation.

The Sports Polls Roundup (02:10 – 04:12)

• Polls Recap:
  • The crew runs through a rapid-fire list of the day’s show polls with the usual absurdity.
    • Top cringiest moments in sports (Albert Haynesworth, Tua’s “show me the money”, Josh Hart, etc.).
    • Amusing debate on whether Derek Jeter is a “bad person.”
    • The fidget spinner salesman poll: "Who does ass look most like? A undercover cop, a skateboarder, or a fidget spinner salesman? 52% of the audience say fidget spinner salesman." (03:54)
  • Notable banter:
    • "Yeah, we had three polls today, Big Dano. And it was some good ones." (02:18)
    • "I'm used to doing the post game show where I start off with top five cringiest moments in sports. I'm gonna go real fast." (02:24)
    • "Does everyone know that Derek Jeter is a bad person?" (03:41)
    • "My entire high school baseball experience in one video right here." (03:34)

Sports & Inside Jokes Blend (03:00 – 04:12)

• The crew dips into meta-commentary about their friendships, penalty boxes, and the line between on-air antics and off-air bonds.
  • "Do we have the video of that? Because the Brunson, these guys are legitimate friends. They seem to be best friends. They have a podcast. Why is he not in the penalty box? That's not a penalty." – Dan (03:00)
  • Quick pivots to inside jokes, watching old video clips, and making fun of each other’s on-air personas, including calling someone a “soda drinker” as the segment wraps up.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 00:32 | Stugotz | "If someone ate all the tabouli, everyone's mad about everyone eating out there. Dan, better do this quick. Freaks. Hang around carrying the luggage outside." | | 01:12 | - | "They're not stealing the food, but they're getting to all the good stuff before we do. And by the time we get out there, all we have is scrap." | | 01:18 | Stugotz | "It's kind of scarcity mindset to me." | | 01:23 | Dan | "How did she know that you had a foot fetish? That is unbelievable. That both she would see it and that you would immediately admit it." | | 02:00 | Jeremy | "No, don't worry. I brought my sad turkey sandwich." | | 02:18 | F | "Yeah, we had three polls today, Big Dano. And it was some good ones." | | 02:24 | F | "I'm used to doing the post game show where I start off with top five cringiest moments in sports. I'm gonna go real fast." | | 03:41 | F | "Does everyone know that Derek Jeter is a bad person?" | | 03:34 | C | "My entire high school baseball experience in one video right here." |

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:32 – 01:22: The debate over office lunch fairness and scarcity
• 01:23 – 01:46: Foot fetish humor and interpersonal ribbing
• 02:10 – 03:54: Polls results and cringeworthy sports moments
• 03:54 – 04:12: The hilarious “fidget spinner salesman” poll and segment wrap-up

Overall Tone & Takeaways

The episode embodies the show’s trademark: a blend of on-the-ground workplace reality, playful sports commentary, eclectic humor, and personal confessions. It’s a slice-of-life at the Le Batard show, with the lunch dilemma acting as a relatable touchpoint for deeper themes of fairness, camaraderie, and the culture of their unique radio family.

For listeners and newcomers alike, this postgame show delivers exactly what fans expect: chaos, charm, and the sense that in this Miami studio, even the smallest frustrations can become comedy gold.