Postgame Show: The Timing of Thunder (feat. Juju Gotti)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz Episode: Postgame Show: The Timing of Thunder (feat. Juju Gotti)
Release Date: May 29, 2025

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1. Introduction and Opening Banter

The episode kicks off with Dan Le Batard prompting a discussion on "dadication," a blend of dedication and fatherhood. Juju Gotti shares a heartfelt perspective on being a dedicated father, emphasizing the importance of nurturing his child, Dariona (“dae date”), to become a good person. He remarks, “[...] every day he's hungry for something, whether it's attention, affection, knowledge” (00:01).

2. Thursday Thunder Segment

Transitioning into the “Thursday Thunder” segment, sponsored by DraftKings, Mike Ryan energizes the audience with sports betting insights. He humorously congratulates last week’s winners and outlines his predictions for the Knicks and other players:

• Jalen Brunson: Mike predicts over 29.5 points, stating, “they're going to need him” (00:50).
• Benedict Matheny: Forecasts over 6.5 points, calling him “the assassin, the instigator” (01:40).
• Tyrese Halliburton: Initially suggests over 9.5 assists but faces timing issues with the segment (01:58).

Dan Le Batard enthusiastically responds, “Tremendous thunder” (01:40), highlighting the segment's lively nature.

3. Sponsorships and Audience Engagement

The show includes playful interactions with sponsors and audience participation. Chris Cody humorously interjects about storm delays and network issues, adding to the show's dynamic atmosphere (02:03). Additionally, Roy Bellamy and Greg Cody contribute to the light-hearted banter, maintaining the show's engaging tempo.

4. Boldest Take of the Week

Dan introduces the “Boldest Take of the Week,” sponsored by Boost Mobile. Billy Corben presents a series of humorous and outrageous audience-submitted takes, ranging from ineffective toaster settings to conspiracy theories about hot dog packaging. Notable submissions include:

• Josh from the couch: “Encores at concerts are a waste of time” (04:30).
• Chris from Texas: “Ketchup is for kids” (04:53).
• Isaiah from Las Vegas: “Hot dogs are sold in a pack of ten. Buns are sold in a pack of eight” (04:57).

The segment showcases the show's ability to blend humor with audience interaction, keeping listeners entertained and engaged.

5. Anecdotes and Behind-the-Scenes Moments

The hosts delve into personal anecdotes, including a humorous exchange about “farting on planes.” Greg Cody shares callbacks to past interactions, prompting Dan and Roy to discuss their colleagues' (Tim Kirkchin and David Sampson) experiences with plane flatulence:

• Greg Cody: “Have you ever farted on a plane? Any guesses on his response?” (09:12)
• Dan Le Batard jokes, “Juju, do you have any thoughts on how disgusting Chris Cody is with everything that happened with the blizzard earlier?” (05:26).

This segment highlights the hosts' camaraderie and ability to weave personal humor into the conversation.

6. Sports Analysis and Controversial Takes

A significant portion of the episode focuses on basketball analysis, particularly discussing Julius Randle's potential Hall of Fame prospects. Mike Ryan confidently asserts, “Absolutely not” for Randle’s Hall of Fame chances (07:55), while Dan Le Batard expresses deep embarrassment over previous lax coverage: “The fact that it loosely got through here. Julius Randall might be a Hall of Famer is as embarrassing as has ever been tolerated” (07:49).

Chris Cody attempts to backtrack on previous statements, humorously apologizing and then retracting his apology: “I apologize for the apology of the audience” (08:30). This back-and-forth underscores the show's willingness to tackle controversial opinions with honesty and humor.

7. Personal Stories and Tattoos

Roy Bellamy shares a touching story about his tattoo dedicated to Sergey Bobrovsky, tying it back to his late grandfather, Bob. He explains, “It's for Sergey Bobrovsky because I love him more” (13:04), demonstrating the show's blend of personal storytelling with light-hearted discussions.

Dan Le Batard playfully questions Roy's intentions, “Are you flexing right now?” leading to a humorous exchange about Roy’s genuine sentiments versus perceived flaunting (13:23).

8. Audience Polls and Feedback

Interactive polls engage the audience, covering topics like the quality of McDonald's McCrispy strips and the presence of dubstep in highlight packages. Mike Ryan reports:

• McCrispy Strips: “56% of the audience says no, they are not” (11:40).
• Highlight Packages with Dubstep: “73% of the audience says, yes, they do” (13:32).

These polls provide insight into listener preferences, fostering a sense of community and participation.

9. Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

As the episode nears its conclusion, the hosts reflect on past moments, such as Stan Van Gundy’s infamous "My man" comment towards Amin, expressing surprise at how quickly the situation escalated (13:47). The episode ends on a high note with expressions of gratitude and friendly sign-offs, maintaining the show's upbeat and inclusive atmosphere.

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Notable Quotes

• Juju Gotti (00:01): “Every day he's hungry for something, whether it's attention, affection, knowledge.”
• Mike Ryan (00:50): “Shouts out to everybody who bet Thursday Thunder last week and became billionaires because we struck gold.”
• Dan Le Batard (07:49): “The fact that it loosely got through here. Julius Randall might be a Hall of Famer is as embarrassing as has ever been tolerated.”
• Roy Bellamy (13:04): “It's for Sergey Bobrovsky because I love him more.”

Conclusion

This episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz masterfully blends sports analysis, personal anecdotes, humor, and audience interaction. From spirited discussions about basketball legends to light-hearted segments on everyday topics, Dan, Stugotz, and their co-hosts maintain an engaging and relatable dialogue. Notable moments, such as the bold takes on Julius Randle and the humorous takes on audience-submitted ideas, showcase the show’s dynamic range and its ability to entertain a diverse listener base. Whether you're a sports aficionado or a casual listener, this episode delivers insightful commentary wrapped in a vibrant and entertaining package.

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Timestamp references are based on the provided transcript and are used to denote when specific quotes or discussions occur within the episode.

Transcript

[Dan Le Batard]

What is dadication?

[Juju Gotti]

The thing that drives me every day as a dad is Dariona. We call him dae date for short. Every day he's hungry for something, whether it's attention, affection, knowledge. And there's this huge responsibility in making sure that when he's no longer under my wing that he's a good person. I want him to be able to sit back one day and go, we worked together. We did a good job.

[Chris Cody]

That's dadication. Find out [e-mail] brought to you by the U.S. department of Health and Human Services and the Ad Council.

[Roy Bellamy]

All right, it's time for Thursday Thunder, presented by DraftKings. DraftKings. The Crown is yours. Go ahead.

[Mike Ryan]

Welcome back to Thursday Thunder. Shouts out to everybody who bet Thursday Thunder last week and became billionaires because we struck gold. Finally, after a long drive this week, we're going to try to replicate that greatness. First leg, Michael. Jalen Brunson is going to have to show up for the Knicks tonight. So I'm going over 29.5 points for my brother Jalen Brunson because they're going to need him. Second leg, I'm going with the assassin, the instigator, Benedict Matheran. You Feel me, over 6.5 points for him because I think that, wow, what a thunder. Thunder.

[Dan Le Batard]

Tremendous thunder.

[Mike Ryan]

I think he's going to be needed. He found something last game and I think he going to stick with it. I think he's going to give us at least 6.5 points tonight. Last leg, Tyrese Halliburton over 9.5 assists.

[Dan Le Batard]

Wait.

[Mike Ryan]

Oh, it wasn't either.

[Dan Le Batard]

No, it wasn't. It wasn't good timing.

[Greg Cody]

Sometimes there's a delay. You know how that works.

[Dan Le Batard]

Sometimes that does happen. You can't predict these things.

[Chris Cody]

Storm's still far away.

[Mike Ryan]

Over 9.5 assists for Tyrese Halliburton. He's going to be dishing and diamond. Dropping dimes. Dropping dimes.

[Dan Le Batard]

For those of you who have not been following, juju and friends pop up after playoff games. They've been doing a great job on his alley oop show post game live after fun basketball games. So check them out tonight on YouTube. Saturday on YouTube. Before I go any further, though, the boldest take of the week. I have not done this yet this week and forgive me for a second juju. Before we get to today's topic, play for me, please. The boldest take of the week. You guys have increased the standard around here. There are now expectations for this thing. Let me hear what we've Got. This week, the Boost Mobile boldest take.

[Roy Bellamy]

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[Billy Corben]

Hey, this is Paul on the mobile. First time, long time. Anybody who wants their toaster on less than a 4 setting doesn't actually want toast. I'll hang up and listen. Hello, this is Josh from my couch. Encores at concerts are a waste of time. Just play the songs without going backstage. Hey, it's Dane calling on a play school phone. It's harder to clean up pancakes than it is to make them. That's all I got. You got the friend Sandy? You got the franc Sandy. When car balloon is coming straight ahead and Shaq is dropping dunks on your head. Yeah, just remember what your old pal said. Yeah, you got the friend Sandy. Yeah, you got the friend Sandy. Hey, this is Chris from Texas. My bold take is ketchup is for kids. I'll hang up and listen. Hey, Isaiah calling from Las Vegas. Can we talk about the collusion among hot dog companies and hot dog buns? Hot dogs are sold in a pack of ten. Buns are sold in a pack of eight. Forcing you to buy two packs. Spending more money. You gotta get to the bottom. I'll hang up.

[Greg Cody]

Hey, it's Ryan on the mobile. This is my limited fake Greg Cody singing Houdini by Dua Lipa.

[Roy Bellamy]

I come and I go Tell me.

[Greg Cody]

All the ways you need me I'm.

[Roy Bellamy]

Not here for long.

[Greg Cody]

Catch me or I go.

[Roy Bellamy]

Who needs me.

[Billy Corben]

More?

[Dan Le Batard]

Rafe La French songs, please. 305-486-GOTTS.

[Greg Cody]

Love that music.

[Dan Le Batard]

305-486-Gots. Is that elevator music or waiting room music? What is that?

[Roy Bellamy]

I think it's. Is it not the same?

[Dan Le Batard]

Is it? All right, put it on the pole. At Lebatard show. Is elevator music the same as waiting room music? This is.

[Greg Cody]

I'm in the dentist right now and I'm about to be called.

[Dan Le Batard]

I have failed. Do me a favor, Chris. Please. Just reach out to Tim Kirkchin and David Sampson and ask them both have they ever farted on a plane? I messed up by not asking them earlier in the show. Juju, do you have any thoughts on how disgusting Chris Cody is with everything that happened with the blizzard earlier?

[Mike Ryan]

Bruh, Hawk said it best. I know. He's a. He's a showman. Like, hats out to my brother for being the showman. Show comes first. No business like show business. But why did you dip it in your mouth before dipping it back into Blizzard? It's like you said. You know what? Let me get these germs out of the way first. Now it's back blizzard time. Of course I'm disgusted. I don't even use spoons that come out of the pack, so. But I love my brother. Look at this. Holy moly.

[Dan Le Batard]

Do I go back.

[Greg Cody]

I don't go back into the blizzard before I.

[Roy Bellamy]

No, the thought process was, ooh, that fell on the floor. Let me clean this off before I put it.

[Dan Le Batard]

You know what, though?

[Chris Cody]

In Chris's defense, if he just cleans it off the one time, he's getting the germs once. But if he sticks it back in the blizzard, who knows how many times he's gonna have to go back to the germs over and over.

[Greg Cody]

That's what I was thinking.

[Roy Bellamy]

All the germs. Jeremy. Right.

[Mike Ryan]

And Jeremy can be your I'm doing the best I can game debacle with him sticking his fingers trying to get out of here.

[Chris Cody]

Without that happening. Can we at least agree that's the second most egregious thing that we've had happen here?

[Dan Le Batard]

This is what the point that Juju is making, that is the correct one, okay, Is that if you go without looking straight from floor to mouth, what you have now done is run the risk of whatever fuzz was on that is now just in your mouth. At least if you put it in the blizzard thing first, perhaps you'll see there is now fuzz in a ruined blizzard and not continue eating. But if you do it now just fuzz in your mouth without Blizzard, it's not just foul because it's just fuzz without blizzard and the blizzard is delicious. You've also got fuzz in your mouth, Chet.

[Chris Cody]

Home fries.

[Mike Ryan]

Cd. Lamb just works. But yeah, brother, just, just. Chris, straighten up. I still love you no matter what. If you. You might do my dirty, disgusting brother juju.

[Dan Le Batard]

For those who did not see Alley OOP last night, for those who have not checked in on Alley oop, what would have been the best of the analysis? Or what have you not said about OKC and how overwhelming OKC is? I don't even. I know. I guess people are going to blame Ant, but like I was saying, that's done to him. That's not something that he's choking on. That's. That's done by a defense that's going to do that to every remaining thing there is in the sport until something becomes stronger so that it can Beat him.

[Mike Ryan]

Right. I think that. How y' all asked last week, will Julius Randle be a Hall of Famer?

[Dan Le Batard]

Ridiculous.

[Mike Ryan]

I take that back 100%. I said yes. Absolutely not. He wants to know.

[Dan Le Batard]

Look, look, I've. I've rarely been as embarrassed as I was that our show didn't check that more aggressively. Like I. In the history of sports takes around here. The fact that it loosely got through here. Julius Randall might be a Hall of Famer is as embarrassing a thing as has ever been tolerated around.

[Chris Cody]

I actually need to issue an apology for having issued an apology. Apologized to David Sampson either last week or the week before, saying that his Julius Randall basketball take was. You know what? In the end, he might have been right. Maybe it was a basketball move with Kat. And I apologize to him for that. And I completely take it back. I apologize for the apology of the audience.

[Dan Le Batard]

Just. Just juju. Tell me. When I say worst takes in the history, it takes. I'm. That ranks all time Top 10 Dumbest Shit Ever said around.

[Roy Bellamy]

Grab that audio. Because everybody. I thought I was taking crazy pills. Everyone's like, yeah, you know, the last three games that definite.

[Dan Le Batard]

I mean, I was in on that. Amin was in there too.

[Roy Bellamy]

You were there too? You didn't stop.

[Dan Le Batard]

No, but I had no one stop was there. No, but I was just shell shocked. My excuse is that I'm shell shocked. And. And I think I even threw it to you, Mike. You said I was on the right side of history. Said he's trash.

[Roy Bellamy]

Yes.

[Dan Le Batard]

I'm.

[Roy Bellamy]

I'm on the right side of history, folks.

[Dan Le Batard]

Hall of Famer.

[Mike Ryan]

Right. I'm anti rosier. Might not have been right on both of those cases. And I was wrong as hell.

[Greg Cody]

I texted Tim Kirchen. I texted Tim Kirchen. Have you ever farted on a plane? Any guesses on his response?

[Dan Le Batard]

Yes. I'd say no.

[Chris Cody]

I'll say yes.

[Greg Cody]

Roy.

[Roy Bellamy]

No.

[Greg Cody]

Mike.

[Roy Bellamy]

Yes.

[Dan Le Batard]

Juju.

[Mike Ryan]

Every chance he gets, he's farted.

[Billy Corben]

Yes.

[Greg Cody]

The response, yes.

[Roy Bellamy]

Wow.

[Greg Cody]

Just the word yes, which was delightful.

[Dan Le Batard]

Are you gonna give him a number?

[Roy Bellamy]

Hell yeah. Thunderclap me.

[Dan Le Batard]

Roy. It wouldn't sound. No.

[Roy Bellamy]

TV and Roy.

[Dan Le Batard]

Thunderclap me.

[Greg Cody]

And I just texted David Sampson. Have you ever fared on a plane? We're not going to play that game again. He said yes.

[Roy Bellamy]

Thunder climbing.

[Greg Cody]

He said yes. He's farted on plane. That's crazy. See, everyone farts on a plane.

[Dan Le Batard]

Any other basketball thoughts or can we move on to the polls? Juju.

[Mike Ryan]

Yes. Last thought from December was they made it exactly as far as they made it last year. And Chris Finch, he had suffered an injury during the playoffs last year and the brother had to take over his assistant coach. I think I'm going to be the first out here to say Chris Finch will not be back as the Minnesota Timberwolf coach next year. It doesn't matter. They made it.

[Greg Cody]

Hit it right.

[Mike Ryan]

You can't allow Ant man to have those lackluster performances and back them up. No sir. Rebound sold him.

[Dan Le Batard]

Wait a minute.

[Roy Bellamy]

Wait, wait. Roy and tv, we're gonna. Stereo Thunderclap ready.

[Dan Le Batard]

Can you do it off the take, though? Can we get the timing down right? Because I thought we were gonna have a blizzard sponsorship of Chris Cody gives takes while he's eating a blizzard. I think that would be a good spons. But can you bring together the take juju that you're giving us, which is the greatest Minnesota Timberwolves team there has ever been, is going to fire its coach. Like, can you give us the take and then that Mike and Chris will come together and we will have sponsorship merging.

[Mike Ryan]

Yep. The greatest Minnesota Timberwolves team that we have ever seen in the history of the world will fire their coach this off season. Betting.

[Dan Le Batard]

Come on, DraftKings. Got to figure out a way to give us betting odds on this one. Showman. You did say that. You mentioned that when I was navel gazing, I that's where I was headed. It was going to end with why did we do it all? So Chris Cody could be a showman. But you didn't let me get there.

[Roy Bellamy]

Update for the audience. My just fell out again.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yeah, I saw that. It didn't look good.

[Roy Bellamy]

I'm not putting that one back in. It fell on the floor. This gross.

[Dan Le Batard]

Polls and criticism today. Juju.

[Mike Ryan]

Are the McCrispy strips good and only vote. If you've actually tried the McCrispy strips, 56% of the audience says no, they are not.

[Dan Le Batard]

Great. Amazing. Underrated.

[Mike Ryan]

Right? And I do understand how there are good McDonald's and bad McDonald's.

[Roy Bellamy]

It was. It was actually good context.

[Greg Cody]

Which one?

[Dan Le Batard]

Which one was.

[Roy Bellamy]

This one was a bad McDonald's. That's on me.

[Greg Cody]

One on 8th Street?

[Roy Bellamy]

No, no, 1 17th. One by Hole in the wall. Oh, okay.

[Chris Cody]

Okay.

[Roy Bellamy]

By Caballero Woodlawn.

[Dan Le Batard]

Caballero. I buried a lot of abuelos there.

[Roy Bellamy]

Yeah, you did. I don't want. You know what? Here's my thing. After I bury somebody, I do the whole thing. I understand people don't want to get cremated or religious beliefs there. I don't like going back I put you in the dirt. Is that Gruden Man? I don't like it. I don't like funerals. I don't like going back to visit. Like, what do you do? Well, Dad, I mean, come on. What are we doing? You can talk to. If you're gonna talk to your dad in the spiritual realm, you don't have to drive to Caballero Woodlawn to do it. Right. Who's with?

[Greg Cody]

I'm also out on funerals.

[Chris Cody]

Triscuit Thompson.

[Mike Ryan]

Do highlight.

[Roy Bellamy]

I haven't visited my mom's grave, my grandfather's grave, and I love my grandpa. I got Bob tattooed there.

[Greg Cody]

I just give me a hug.

[Roy Bellamy]

I don't see the appeal. No, I'm good.

[Mike Ryan]

I'm good.

[Dan Le Batard]

You got what tattoo?

[Roy Bellamy]

It's Bob. It's for Sergey Bobrovsky.

[Dan Le Batard]

When did you do that?

[Roy Bellamy]

That was actually when my grandpa Bob was on his deathbed due to Covid. But it's the same tattoo that he got when he told me never to get tattoos. He loved it. But then I just changed it for Sergey Bobrovsky because I love him more.

[Dan Le Batard]

Are you flexing right now?

[Greg Cody]

No.

[Roy Bellamy]

You thought I was. That's a tough angle to flex. Like, that's how you flex right there.

[Dan Le Batard]

Yeah.

[Chris Cody]

Josh Fart.

[Mike Ryan]

Do highlight packages only come with dubstep? 73 of the audience says, yes, they do. And last poll, there's no way you were around in 69. My man.

[Dan Le Batard]

I couldn't believe that that escalated so quickly on Stan Van Gundy. Stan Van Gundy hit Amin with a My man, and it didn't feel right.

[Mike Ryan]

81 of the audience says yes, and those are your polls.

[Roy Bellamy]

How good of an ego stroke is it when someone asks you, are you flexing when you're genuinely not? That's like a top tier feeling.

[Mike Ryan]

That was a great alley oop right off the glass.

[Roy Bellamy]

I feel good. I haven't even been working out all that much lately.

[Chris Cody]

Steph Curry.

[Mike Ryan]

Thank you, juju. Thank you.

[Roy Bellamy]

Talk to you.

[Dan Le Batard]

Thank you, jewelry.

[Chris Cody]

Mike Jacobs. The Mike Jacobs thing, that was such a crazy revelation.

[Dan Le Batard]

Are we still on.