Postgame Show: The Teddy Bears (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Postgame Show: The Teddy Bears (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Podcast: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Date: February 23, 2026
Setting: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Featured: Dan Le Batard (not present in transcript), Stugotz (not prominent this segment), JuJu Gotti, Mike Ryan, Dave

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This episode takes on the playful, opinionated spirit of the show’s “Postgame” tradition—blending irreverent banter on sports, inside jokes among the crew, and JuJu Gotti’s unique takes on everything from college basketball economics to the strange custom of awarding teddy bears at international hockey tournaments. The discussion is freewheeling, with the team riffing on Atlanta fast food joints, their dream “statue” lineup for the show, and quirky sports injuries.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Whose Jersey Is That? (00:32–01:19)

• The crew riffs on NBA jerseys, debating whether someone is wearing a Rajon Rondo or Derrick White Celtics jersey.
• Insight: Discussion playfully highlights how team jerseys and sponsorships change, and people sometimes customize or misattribute what’s being worn.

“Rondo was nine, though, too...but he didn’t wear that jersey with that sponsor.”
—Dave (00:47)

JuJu’s World, Black History Month & Sports Brotherhood (01:29–01:51)

• JuJu Gotti expresses gratitude and pride in celebrating Black History Month and being on the show.
• Tone Set: Heartfelt and upbeat.

“My world is amazing, man, being alive during Black History Month...talking sports, man. It's amazing to be JuJu these days.”
—JuJu Gotti (01:33)

Stat of the Day: College Athlete NIL Earnings (02:35–03:34)

• JuJu presents an eye-popping stat: Kentucky's Jaden Quinton was reportedly paid nearly $2 million, yet played only 66 minutes—over $30,000 per minute.
• Insight: Emphasizes the wild west of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals in college sports.

“That's roughly 30,000 per minute or 505 bucks per second. Get your money, young man.”
—JuJu Gotti (03:08)

Atlanta’s Varsity Food Review & Germaphobe Confessions (03:42–04:58)

• JuJu recalls trips to the famous Varsity fast food spot in Atlanta.
• Mike marvels that JuJu, a self-confessed “super germaphobe,” even entered the establishment.
• Both agree the Varsity gets a “thumbs up” for heritage, but for burgers, you should seek something better.

“I used to live right there for so many years, man. But, yeah, salute to the Varsity. That would have been crazy if Trump went to the Varsity. The city would have been messed up for years after that.”
—JuJu Gotti (04:32)

Joker of the Day: Poker Player Tears ACL Celebrating (05:01–05:40)

• JuJu spotlights a poker champion who tore an ACL celebrating his win—a comedic moment likened to football kicker Martin Gramatica’s infamous celebration injury.

“Did you guys see the poker player who tore his ACL after winning the damn championship?”
—JuJu Gotti (05:15)

The Teddy Bears at Olympic Hockey (05:40–07:19)

• The crew marvels at the odd custom of Olympic silver medalists (Canada hockey) being handed teddy bears alongside their medals.
• They joke about how awkward this must be for defeated athletes.
• Notable Analogy: Mike compares it to Eddie Murphy’s routine on Mike Tyson knocking you out, then kissing you—a humiliation topper.

“The looks that McKinnon and Marchand gave to the teddy bear...was just the greatest. You lost, now be shamed.”
—Dave (06:48)
“Take this whether you want it or not. 'Cause if you throw it down now, you’re gonna be a villain forever.”
—Dave (07:13)

Le Batard Show Statues Dream Team (07:19–09:11)

• The group imagines which crew members—or legendary guests—would be immortalized in statue form outside their studio (beside Dan and the main crew).
• Contenders: Ron McGill (wildlife contributor), Tim Kurkjian, Mina Kimes, Greg Cote, and, in jest, JuJu himself.
• The conversation highlights the show’s blend of sincerity and self-deprecation.

“If the Le Batard Show had statues outside, not minus Dan and the main crew, who would get a statue? I like to start the bidding off at Ron McGill.”
—JuJu Gotti (07:19)
“I'm gonna tell you what I am. I'm Udonis Haslem. Maybe I get a jersey retired because I've been around long enough...but that statue? Nah.”
—Mike Ryan (09:05)

Listener Polls & Show Plugs (10:11–11:12)

• JuJu and the team rapid-fire through fun audience poll results:
  • “Is there always an Albert calling the game?” 90% yes.
  • “Should they be giving away medals for a sport you just decided to play a few weeks ago?” 54% no.
• Promote DLS Hoops (basketball content), “Football America,” and other related podcasts.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On NIL Deals:
  “Get your money, young man.” — JuJu Gotti (03:08)
• On Awkward Olympic Consolation Prizes:
  “You lost, now be shamed.” — Dave (06:48)
• On Who Should Get a Statue:
  “I like to start the bidding off at Ron McGill.” — JuJu Gotti (07:19)
• About Self-Recognition:
  “I'm Udonis Haslem. Maybe I get a jersey retired..." — Mike Ryan (09:05)
• On JuJu’s Cleanliness:
  “Juju is like...a super germaphobe. The fact that you have set foot in the Varsity...shocks me.” — Mike Ryan (04:13)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Jersey Debate: 00:32–01:19
• JuJu's Black History Month Reflection: 01:33–01:51
• Stat of the Day (NIL Earnings): 02:35–03:34
• Varsity Fast Food Adventures: 03:42–04:58
• Joker of the Day (Poker ACL): 05:01–05:40
• Teddy Bears at the Olympics: 05:40–07:19
• Statue Lineup Debate: 07:19–09:11
• Audience Polls & Show Plugs: 10:11–11:12

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Tone & Flow

The episode is classic “Le Batard Show” — playful, tangential, loaded with inside jokes and self-referential humor. JuJu’s warmth and wit spur engaging sidebars, while Mike and Dave keep things off-kilter. The banter is affectionate and irreverent, giving listeners a sense of being in the room with a group of old friends riffing on sports and the culture around it.

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For newcomers, this episode encapsulates the unique Le Batard Show energy: sharp observations, absurd hypotheticals, and relentless, joyous riffing about the ridiculousness of sports culture and their own beloved crew.

Transcript

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[Dave]

is that a Rondo 9?

[Juju]

Did you say Dave? I heard you say something, Dave.

[Dave]

I said Rondo.

[Mike]

That's not Rondo.

[Juju]

Oh, nah, nah, nah. This is big money right here, bro. This is a champion.

[Mike]

That's a Derrick White.

[Juju]

Derrick White.

[Dave]

Rondo was nine, though, too, but he

[Mike]

didn't wear that jersey with that sponsor.

[Dave]

Well, you can't tell me I'm wrong. If It's a Boston Celtics 9, you can't say wrong. Yeah, but if he turns around and shows you white on the back of it, he can.

[Mike]

It's not even that. It's just the jersey design is one that Rondo never wore.

[Dave]

It's a current one.

[Mike]

That's how you know he's not playing now.

[Dave]

He's playing flag football now. But you'll also see some people customize their favorite players onto who? I mean, I've seen Dwayne Wade vice jerseys that he didn't wear.

[Mike]

Yeah, he did.

[Dave]

Well, he wore. He wore two of them. Wow, Dave. This is the part you kick Jeremy out. Now click something on the board and get his ass. What I would like. What I would like is for Juju to share what's going on in his world and what he thought of the show today.

[Juju]

Ah, man, thank you, brother. My world is amazing, man, being alive during Black History Month, man. Just celebrating with my brothers every day, talking sports, man. It's amazing to be Jew these days. You feel me? How about you as well as well as I listen to this show right here.

[Mike]

So much football America is what he's holding up.

[Juju]

Come on, man. Football America. If you're a patriot now, you know. Yes, sir, I am.

[Dave]

Great work by you, by the way. We tag teamed up in San Francisco. I did the early part of the week. You finished things off. Great work by you. Well, I. I don't know what. What you make the eyes like that. My grind. Get your mind out of the gutter, man.

[Juju]

All right.

[Dave]

Also, perfectly wholesome remark about our favorite game, football. And then Mike Ryan making. Making ugly faces, you know? You know what's ugly? Your heart.

[Mike]

Get a stupid heart. And A stupid brain.

[Dave]

My filthy, filthy.

[Mike]

A regular Einstein. What's up, Juju?

[Juju]

What up, y'?

[Dave]

All?

[Juju]

I got a little stat of the day to kick things off. You feel me? On this illustrious Monday. Hey, it is your start of the day. Come on, man. Start of the day. It is start of the day.

[Mike]

Why did we remix this?

[Juju]

Start of the day? Hey, man. That of the day right now is brought to you from the streets of Atlanta, Georgia. You dig it? Jaden Quinton's was reportedly paid close to $2 million this year to play for Kentucky. He's played 66 total minutes. That's roughly 30,000 per minute and. Or 505 bucks per second. Get your money, young man.

[Mike]

Jai Lucas, online one. They gonna get them, Mike. Your boys better start losing some games.

[Dave]

We just got started on that whole plan at uva. Juju, you ever been to the varsity?

[Juju]

Yeah, I have been to the varsity a lot.

[Mike]

I'm shocked.

[Juju]

And I mean. I mean, you said something earlier. I don't think you got the. The drum. You said you go to the varsity and realize that your stomach is jv.

[Mike]

Absolutely.

[Juju]

And I'm like, oh, damn, that might have. Should have got a little Hakeem Nicks, because. Yes.

[Best Western Announcer]

Boo.

[Juju]

Boo. After leaving the varsity, Lord Jesus, Juju,

[Mike]

I would never imagine juju, for those who don't know, juju is like. When I say a clean freak, I mean, I'm talking about hand sanitizer. After he daps up people and germaphobe. He's a super germaphobe. Right? The fact that you have set foot in the varsity just stood there while someone else ordered shocks me.

[Juju]

Yeah. I used to live right there for so many years, man. But, yeah, Salute to the varsity. That would have been crazy if Trump went to that varsity. But the city would have been messed up for you years after that.

[Dave]

What's your review? Thumbs up or thumbs down?

[Mike]

Come on, now.

[Juju]

I mean, as a. As a staple in Atlanta, thumbs up. But if you going to go get some burgers, you might well go to. I don't know, we might not be sponsored by them, so I ain't going to say their name. Find you a good burger, go to

[Mike]

a local burger spot. There you go.

[Juju]

Right, right. Also, I got a joker of the day today, man, over the weekend. I hate to do it to this brother, but. Because he's a winner, he's technically a winner, but did you guys see the poker player who tow his acl?

[Mike]

Yes.

[Juju]

After winning the damn championship.

[Mike]

Lord of mercy reminded me of Martin Gratica. Remember him? He the field goal and then he was celebrated. And Gramatico is known for over celebrating the most mundane extra points and stuff. So he did one and it was super mundane too. Wasn't a game. It was like in the first quarter, something dumb like that. And then he jumps.

[Juju]

Yeah.

[Mike]

And he tore his ACL and said, that's what you get.

[Juju]

Bum salute, man. Also, young ho cool wherever you are, get well soon, brother. I hadn't seen that brother or heard from him since he kicked the turf before kicking the football. I still don't know what that was, but get well soon, brother. Also, I. I seen a meme yesterday that basically encapsulates of my experience watching hockey. It was like me who casually watches hockey at all whenever we do something for NFL or whenever we do something for the USA hockey team when they score or whatever. And I'm like, yeah, I'm very patriotic. But I need my brothers to explain something to me. Why do they give them boys teddy bears? Losing the dog juju if on them. You better get that damn teddy bear out my damn face, brother.

[Dave]

Please.

[Mike]

I forgot I had it in my weekend observation. I didn't put in there. I'm like, what is up with the teddy bears? I've never seen this in any Olympic sport. The silver medalist, Canada, they got silver medals and then they got a teddy bear too. Y' all didn't see this?

[Dave]

He said every sport they did that.

[Mike]

Did they?

[Dave]

That's crazy. The looks that McKinnon and Marshon gave to the teddy bear was. Was just the greatest it you lost now, now be shamed. McKenna deserved it after missing that open net.

[Mike]

It reminds me of like the. The Eddie Murphy bit about Mike Tyson will whoop your ass and then they kiss you and it's like the kiss is more disrespectful than the ass whooping.

[Dave]

Take this whether you want it or not. Because if you throw it down now, you're going to be a villain forever.

[Juju]

Might as well be for sure. Also too, I agree with you. I mean the way they got them statues lined up outside of Crypto, it ain't organized like we think it should be. But I do argue when you got that many legends that play for your organization, you gonna need more than four spots. So it's impromptu too. Exactly, it's impromptu. If the Levitar show had a statues outside, not minus Dan and the main crew, who would get a statue. I like to start the bidding off at Ron McGill.

[Mike]

Yes. Yeah, I see a Ron McGill and I say Tim Kirkshon.

[Dave]

Yeah, but you guys, you guys are doing statues differently. Like the statues only go to the guys.

[Mike]

Like these are the guys.

[Juju]

You're making them like these are the guys.

[Mike]

What are you talking.

[Dave]

Wouldn't it be Dan?

[Juju]

But.

[Dave]

But like in our. In this room of statues. Yeah. You gotta choose four. Only four people get that statue. Okay. We're doing. Oh, no.

[Juju]

I mean, obviously Dan's name is on the building. He has the arena.

[Dave]

All right.

[Juju]

Three left. Stu guys. Right. I also would like to enter into the conversation Amina Kimes. Yes.

[Mike]

Nina Kimes. Statue worthy.

[Dave]

I feel like. I mean not to, you know, nepotism. I'd go with my dad. I think Greg could get a statue.

[Juju]

Oh yeah.

[Dave]

Backyard.

[Juju]

So. Because I think you're worthy of a statue of me.

[Mike]

Absolutely.

[Juju]

Come on, brother.

[Mike]

Absolutely not.

[Juju]

Hold on. But listen to me. But this is my method. You're still here though. Like if you leave us and go to somewhere else across the seas, we'll be like, damn. Remember? I mean he left ESPN to come with us just because he loved us. Man. That statue worthy, bro.

[Mike]

I'm gonna tell you what I am. I'm Udonis Haslam. Maybe I get a jersey retired because I've been around long enough.

[Dave]

Definitely. You're in the rafters.

[Mike]

But like, but that statue, I'm gonna tell you right now, juju statue, man. I'd be hard pressed to find someone who sat third chair like me or Mina or Dominique. I don't think any of us are statue worthy. I think the statues are like people who became like a show. They're like. Like Greg the way Greg is. Greg is part of the show even when he's not here. Ron McGill. I guess because he's a guest. That's different. I'm trying to think who.

[Dave]

What about juju?

[Juju]

You know what?

[Dave]

Crazier things have been said.

[Mike]

Name one.

[Juju]

Crazier things have been said. But I know. I already know audience. Yeah, don't.

[Dave]

But how David Juju tag teaming earlier just a couple minutes ago, something crazier said in the sports. Dave went first. It's like high five. What is you guys high five. Great job. You high fived the Eiffel Tower.

[Mike]

Yep.

[Juju]

I. I know you in the mean.

[Dave]

Okay.

[Best Western Announcer]

What are you doing?

[Dave]

Screen of ler.

[Juju]

I like. Damn. Okay, let's get to some pose, man.

[Mike]

Yeah. Please God.

[Juju]

Is there always an Albert calling the game? 90 of the audience says yes. There is always an album.

[Dave]

Yes.

[Juju]

And last poll. Should they be giving away a medal for a sport that decide that you decided to play a few weeks ago. 54 of the audience says no. And those are your polls. Also, before we get out of here, remind people at DLS Hoops we got alley OOP going on right now. What's the what is it, Dave?

[Dave]

What's.

[Juju]

What's your links for your show, big bro?

[Dave]

Football America.

[Juju]

Football America. Hockey show with Roy. Come on, man. Thank you, Jeremy. Tashay got the baseball coming around the corner. When they come, Tony, he gonna be in the porno store near you reviewing the sex toys in there. Come on, man. Turn up.

[Dave]

Oh, I was doing football content tag teaming stuff.

[Juju]

You feel me? And rest in peace, Rondell Moore. You did.

[Dave]

This week, the PGA Tour's best players go prime time with TGL presented by SoFi. In doubleheader action, Atlanta Drive takes on both Boston Common golf and Los Angeles Golf Club, plus two primetime matchups on Tuesday. Keep up it's Golf. Tune in Monday and Tuesday at 5pm and 9pm Eastern only on ESPN, ESPN2. And the ESPN applied.