Postgame Show: The Sexiest Man Alive

Summary

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz Episode: Postgame Show: The Sexiest Man Alive Release Date: November 19, 2024

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Introduction

In this episode of "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz," hosts Dan Le Batard and Stugotz delve into the recent announcement by People magazine naming John Krasinski as the "Sexiest Man Alive." The discussion is vibrant and filled with spirited opinions, reflecting both agreement and controversy surrounding the choice.

Main Discussion: The Controversial Choice of John Krasinski

The episode kicks off with Greg Cody expressing his frustration with the show’s earlier mishap, setting a lighthearted tone before transitioning into the main topic.

Stugotz initiates the conversation by presenting the news: “People’s sexiest man, John Krasinski” ([01:05]). This sparks immediate reactions from the hosts.

Chris expresses disappointment, questioning the selection:
"Not too good. I don't. That's the sexiest man we have." ([01:15])
He compares Krasinski unfavorably to previous recipients, highlighting skepticism about the choice's merit.

An Unknown Analyst chimes in, acknowledging Krasinski's attractiveness but questioning the timing of the award:
"I think the issue is the timing of it. I don't think anyone's disputing that John Krasinski is a good looking person. It's just, you know, maybe this, he could have won it when the Office was going on or something." ([01:25])

Greg Cody humorously teases Stugotz about his restlessness before delving deeper into the topic:
"It sounds like Greg Cody is disputing whether he's a good looking person or not." ([01:36])

Stugotz offers a balanced view, acknowledging Krasinski’s looks but emphasizing his charm:
"I think he's a nice looking man. He's an average to nice looking guy. I don't look at and believe me, when I see a good looking man, I'm like, wow, that's a handsome man." ([01:40])
He further adds,
"But when I see John Krasinski, he's funny. He's got kind of a lopsided grin." ([01:50])
Greg Cody agrees, associating humor with attractiveness:
"Funny is sexy. Funny is sexy." ([01:56])

An Unknown Analyst praises Krasinski’s versatility:
"He could play like the, you know, the office guy where he's just kind of like a normal guy, he's Jack Ryan. I mean, he's got some range." ([02:00])

Public Reaction and Comparisons

The hosts transition to discussing public outrage over the choice, noting that the backlash extends beyond traditional viewers:
"People are really outraged about this, though. Not People magazine. People magazine did this. Other people that aren't people are mad about this." ([02:10])

Greg Cody draws parallels to previous controversial choices, mentioning Blake Shelton's selection and questioning the objectivity of the "sexiest man" title:
"I feel like People magazine has, on occasion done it to be provocative. Because they want sexy to be totally subjective and people to argue about it the way that they argue about the College Football Committee." ([02:24])

The discussion shifts to internet opinions, with the Unknown Analyst highlighting that many believe Glenn Powell deserved the title this year:
"People thought this was Glenn Powell's year. And that's, I think, what a lot of the Internet is saying. Like how it's so obvious what the choice was this year." ([02:48])

Stugotz inquires about unstated projects, mentioning films like "Twisters" and "Hitman," though some confusion arises over actor names:
"Did you see Twisters?" ([03:00])
"No, Chris is right. I think that's the outrage. Is that Glenn Powell. I mean, he is a star." ([03:08])

A back-and-forth ensues between the hosts as they attempt to clarify identities, ultimately agreeing that Glenn Powell was a strong contender:
"It is Glenn. Yeah, it is." ([03:39])
They also reference past winners like Paul Rudd and Nick Nolte, critiquing their suitability:
"He was in Top Gun, Maverick." ([03:16])
"My wife gets so mad at Nick Nolte's lack of range and terrible mustaches throughout the 90s." ([04:01])

Impact of Public Relations and Media Influence

The conversation explores whether publicists influence People magazine's choices, suggesting that orchestrated campaigns may play a role:
"Do people's publicists reach out to people to get the people on the COVID of People." ([04:39])
"They have to. It's never been a random person in Arkansas. So like obviously there's something going on here." ([04:45])

Greg Cody asserts the importance of industry connections:
"Call people's people." ([04:51])
An Unknown Host shares personal experience working with People’s publicists at Sports Illustrated, adding depth to the discussion.

Nostalgia and Changing Perceptions

Chris and Greg Cody reminisce about previous winners like Patrick Dempsey, contrasting his peak fame during his "McDreamy" days with his current status:
"Patrick Dempsey hasn't had the same kind of fame now that he had 10 years ago when we were longing for him as a person on the cover of magazines." ([05:20])
This nostalgia underscores the fluctuating nature of celebrity appeal and public opinion.

Conclusion: Mixed Feelings and Ongoing Debate

As the episode wraps up, the hosts acknowledge the ongoing debate and the subjective nature of attractiveness awards. While some appreciate John Krasinski's charm and versatility, others feel that different actors like Glenn Powell or Paul Rudd were more deserving. The conversation highlights the intersection of media influence, public relations, and personal preferences in shaping such accolades.

Notable Quotes:

• Stugotz on Krasinski’s appeal: "But when I see John Krasinski, he's funny. He's got kind of a lopsided grin." ([01:50])
• Greg Cody on the subjectivity of beauty: "Because they want sexy to be totally subjective and people to argue about it the way that they argue about the College Football Committee." ([02:24])
• Unknown Analyst on public opinion: "People thought this was Glenn Powell's year. And that's, I think, what a lot of the Internet is saying." ([02:48])
• Greg Cody reflecting on past winners: "Patrick Dempsey hasn't had the same kind of fame now that he had 10 years ago." ([05:20])

Final Thoughts

This episode offers a comprehensive look into the debate over People magazine's latest "Sexiest Man Alive," blending humor, criticism, and personal anecdotes. For listeners who missed the show, the discussion provides a thorough examination of the factors influencing such selections and the varied responses they evoke.

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Transcript

[Unknown Host]

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[Greg Cody]

Greg Cody is getting restless. He still has to suffer a punishment from getting that so wrong earlier in the show. So we'll do that at the ending here of what it is that we're doing.

[Stugotz]

Getting very, very restless.

[Chris]

Very, very, very.

[Greg Cody]

Yeah, a lot of restlessness. He'll be gone shortly. People's sexiest man, Stugotts is John Krasinski. How do we feel about that?

[Chris]

Not too good. I don't. That's, that's the sexiest man we have. Is, is him. Like did Jason Kelsey win it last year? This year can we do better on sexy?

[Unknown Analyst]

I mean, I think the issue is the timing of it. I don't think anyone's disputing that John Krasinski is a good looking person. It's just, you know, maybe this, he could have won it when the Office was going on or something.

[Greg Cody]

It sounds like Greg Cody is disputing whether he's a good looking person or not.

[Stugotz]

I think he's a nice looking man. He's an average to nice looking guy. I don't look at and believe me, when I see a good looking man, I'm like, wow, that's a handsome man.

[Greg Cody]

I do believe you.

[Stugotz]

But when I see John Krasinski, he's funny. He's got kind of a lopsided grin.

[Greg Cody]

Funny is sexy. Funny is sexy.

[Stugotz]

Yeah, he's not unattractive. I just don't look at him and.

[Unknown Analyst]

Say, wow, he's got some range. He could play like the, you know, the office guy where he's just kind of like a normal Guy, he's Jack Ryan. I mean, he's got some range.

[Unknown Host]

People are really outraged about this, though. Not People magazine. People magazine did this. Other people that aren't people are mad about this. They're saying that this is the worst, sexiest man ever since Blake Shelton won it, which was also a very controversial choice.

[Greg Cody]

Who is the universally worst sexiest man ever? Is. That is her. Because there have been controversial choices before. I feel like People magazine has, on occasion done it to be. To be provocative. Because they want sexy to be totally subjective and people to argue about it the way that they argue about the College Football Committee.

[Unknown Analyst]

I think more so people not liking John Krasinski. People thought this was Glenn Powell's year. And that's, I think, what a lot of the Internet is saying. Like how it's so obvious what the choice was this year.

[Stugotz]

Whose year?

[Unknown Host]

Did you see Twisters?

[Stugotz]

No. Glenn Powell.

[Unknown Host]

Did you see. Was it anything but you. The rom com of Sydney Sweeney?

[Stugotz]

Never heard of it.

[Unknown Guest]

Hitman.

[Unknown Host]

No, Chris is right. I think that's the outrage. Is that Glenn Powell. I mean, he is a star.

[Unknown Guest]

He was in Top Gun, Maverick.

[Chris]

Yep.

[Stugotz]

Greg Powell. What's his name?

[Unknown Contributor]

Former Secretary of State.

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[Unknown Guest]

I've never seen Glenn Powell. Said it.

[Unknown Analyst]

Clearly.

[Stugotz]

Glenn Powell.

[Unknown Guest]

No, very clearly. You've never seen him because you'd remember.

[Greg Cody]

Greg, get out of here. Just.

[Stugotz]

Yeah, I gotta go anyway.

[Greg Cody]

Get out of here. Just get out of here.

[Chris]

Great. Two days.

[Greg Cody]

It's not Glenn Powell. I don't know why you keep calling him.

[Unknown Guest]

No, it is Glenn.

[Chris]

It is Glenn. Yeah, it is. That's a fine, by the way. Yeah, I mean, Paul Rudd won it one year. I mean.

[Unknown Host]

No, he's Paul Ruds. He's got rid.

[Chris]

Come on.

[Unknown Guest]

He does.

[Unknown Host]

I don't mind Krasinski.

[Unknown Contributor]

Nick Nolte won it.

[Stugotz]

What?

[Unknown Host]

I mean, he was in 1992. He was what?

[Chris]

Yeah, but that was a different Nick Nolte.

[Unknown Guest]

Yeah, it was a different Nick Nolte.

[Greg Cody]

My wife gets so mad at Nick Nolte's lack of range and terrible mustaches throughout the 90s. Him capitalizing off of Cape Fear because Nick Nolte didn't have any acting range.

[Unknown Host]

He was great in poker. Did you guys watch Poker Face on Peacock? Billy? It seems like a. You like Peacock shows a lot.

[Unknown Contributor]

I love Peacock.

[Unknown Host]

Did you see it with Natasha Leone? He was great in that. He had a great episode.

[Unknown Contributor]

Gotta check it out.

[Unknown Host]

Gotta check it out. I don't know. I don't mind Krasinski. It's Just. I'm with Chris. It feels like kind of random. Maybe in 2008 this would have been a very unanimous choice.

[Unknown Contributor]

Patrick Dempsey won it last year like a decade later than maybe he could have.

[Unknown Host]

Do. Do people's publicists reach out to people to get the people on the COVID of People.

[Unknown Contributor]

They have to.

[Unknown Guest]

Provided that the people.

[Unknown Contributor]

It's never been a random person in Arkansas. So like obviously there's something going on here.

[Greg Cody]

Call people's people.

[Unknown Host]

That's a great point. I used to work with People's people. They shared an office with us at Sports Illustrated.

[Chris]

I think an older Patrick Dempsey happens to be better looking than the younger Patrick Dempsey. How about.

[Greg Cody]

I think Patrick Dempsey is a young man.

[Unknown Contributor]

But like Gray's season two, it's like, whoa.

[Chris]

Yeah. Is that what it was?

[Greg Cody]

Oh, it's both of those.

[Unknown Contributor]

Yeah. That's the year to win now. 2023. Is Grey's Anatomy still on? Yeah. Right. Like it's going to be on forever.

[Unknown Guest]

He had a project to promote last year too when he came out.

[Unknown Contributor]

What was it?

[Unknown Guest]

I forget. It wasn't very meaningful.

[Greg Cody]

Patrick Dempsey hasn't had the same kind of fame now that he had 10 years ago when we were longing for him as a person on the COVID of magazines. Correct.

[Unknown Contributor]

What was his name? MC something. McDreamy.

[Chris]

McDreamy?

[Unknown Contributor]

Yeah. That's when your sexiest man of the year.

[Greg Cody]

But he ceased being McDreamy ten years later. Right. Even those two guts is arguing on behalf of silver fox status.

[Chris]

Yeah.

[Unknown Host]

Mark Harmon. That's a silver fox.

[Unknown Contributor]

How's he the same age as Mike Tyson.

[Unknown Guest]

Joe Douglas Fired.

[Unknown Contributor]

What? Wow.

[Chris]

It's all happening, Dad.