Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: Postgame Show: Top 10 TV Shows You Should Be Watching (feat. Julian G.)

Date: November 18, 2025

Episode Overview

In this postgame show, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Greg Cody, Juju, Julian G., and guests drop their distinctive takes on pop culture and sports, broadcasting from the Elser Hotel in Miami. The core of this episode is a lively run-through of Juju’s “Top 10 TV Shows You Should Be Watching Right Now,” sprinkled with debates, banter about oven storage, sports fandom, and a dose of life advice. The crew balances irreverence with genuine recommendations, blending TV talk, food hacks, and NBA commentary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gambling Picks Banter ([01:10-02:07])

• Greg Cody offers his NFL betting pick, favoring the Bears over the Steelers, and Dad gives his college pick: Virginia Tech to cover versus Miami.
  • “I like the Bears at home minus three against the Steelers… I think they can win by 10, 12 points.” — Greg Cody [01:45]
  • “I gotta take Virginia Tech to cover 17 and a half points at home against the Miami Hurricanes.” — Dad [01:47]
• Light trash talk ensues about previous betting advice.

2. Juju’s Top 10 TV Shows You Should Be Watching ([03:47-09:16])

• Juju introduces a fresh “right now” list of must-watch TV, emphasizing shows currently airing or just recently released.
  • “It was given to me, the idea from Aaron Jacobson. Salute to you, brother… I got a top 10 TV shows that you should be watching right now.” — Juju [03:51]

Juju's Top 10 with Commentary:

1. Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix)

   • Reality competition spin-off w/ big cash prize.
   • “I know it sounds crazy. Squid games. The challenge.” — Juju [04:42]
   • “But still, there needs to be the threat of death.” — Julian G [05:02]

2. I Love LA (HBO Max)

   • For the “Euphoria crowd,” starring Rachel Sennott.
   • “It’s a deep cut right now…” — Juju [05:21]
   • “Check it out.” — Greg Cody [05:32]

3. Pluribus

   • Divisive; some call it a slow burn, others think it’s just okay.
   • “I watch Pluribus. I’m caught up every episode. It's all right.” — Juju [05:46]
   • “It takes a while to get into that.” — Dad [05:53]

4. The Vince Staples Show (Season 2 out)

   • “This is the reminder. This is trust your boy list…” — Juju [06:31]

5. Tulsa King

   • Starring Sylvester Stallone.
   • “Yeah, I like Tulsa King.” — Julian G [06:48]
   • “That’s white man Freddie. He pulls girls, man.” — Julian G [06:58]

6. The Dan Le Batard Show

   • Self-referential; the crew jokes about their own placement.
   • “I want to see who’s in the top four.” — Guest [07:34]
   • “Y’all pretty entertaining.” — Juju [07:40]

7. The Chair Company

   • Recent plot twist impresses.
   • “No spoilers here, but I was shocked that this show was good too…” — Juju [07:56]
   • Brief tangent on “Friendship” movie embarrassment.

8. Land Man (New season)

   • Sam Neill is praised.
   • “Sam Neill… He’s the daddy now or the granddaddy.” — Guest [08:39]

9. All Her Fault (Peacock)

   • “That’s with what’s her name? Sarah Snook, right?” — Julian G [08:54]
   • “Yep, from Secession. It’s a good one.” — Juju [08:57]

10. The Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+)

    • “Number one show you should be watching right now. I shouldn’t even have to say this…” — Juju [09:10]

3. Classic Show Banter: Cooking Hacks & Storage ([02:51–03:47] and [11:26–12:28])

• Juju and the gang riff on hiding things from kids and the hazards of using the oven or microwave for storage.
  • “The oven is the exact worst place to hide anything a child wants… Sometimes he run in the kitchen, you cooking chicken? I know this from experience…” — Juju [02:51]
  • “Have you ever used your oven for storage? 55%… says yes, they have. What is wrong with your people?” — Juju [11:47]
  • Greg Cody admits to storing bread in the microwave.

4. NBA Schedule Complaints & Player Load Management ([09:33–10:56])

• Golden State’s Steve Kerr is roasted for complaining about scheduling.
  • “All I heard while he was saying that was the smallest violin playing for my brother Greg Cody… Nobody gives a damn. You make so much money.” — Juju [09:44]
  • Debate over how tough the NBA travel is now versus the ‘90s.
  • “They flew commercial.” — Guest [10:47]
  • “Yes, they did in the 90s. Not in the 90s.” — Guest [10:47-10:53]

5. Sudden Poll Updates & Fun Facts ([11:26–14:20])

• Juju presents poll results, like how much skin weighs (~20 pounds) and audience results on ramen and storage hacks.
  • “Did you know that your skin weighs roughly 20 pounds? 84%… says no, they did not.” — Juju [11:37]
  • “Would you be fat and bloated if you’re stretching ramen noodles over two days? 51%… says yes.” — Juju [13:15]
• Food hacks: using ramen as a meal base, adding cut-up hot dogs or fried bologna.
  • “I used to cut up the hot dog in it.” — Guest [13:43]
  • “Oh, so you was rich.” — Juju [13:46]

6. Sports Broadcasting Gripe ([12:28–13:12])

• Crew clowning on NFL commentators (e.g., Tony Romo and Tirico) for predicting penalties before referees announce them.
  • “Stop trying to tell me the flag before the referee… you be wrong half of the time.” — Juju [12:28]
  • “I like the drama of the referee getting there… Who’s it gonna be on?” — Julian G [13:00]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Juju’s confidence as a TV tastemaker:
  “This isn't… Oh, I wasn't there to see Michael Jordan, so he must have been worse than LeBron. No, I'm saying trust your boy. You dig me?” — Juju [06:31]
• On oven storage fails:
  “The oven is the exact worst place to hide anything a child wants… They open that oven thinking there’s some candy in there. They grab the chicken. Now we got child protective services.” — Juju [02:51]
• On NBA scheduling complaints:
  “The smallest violin playing for my brother Greg Cody… Nobody gives a damn. You make so much money. This is what the cash is for. Get you some Airborne, get you a Tylenol, get you some rest and get out there and play the Heat right.” — Juju [09:44]

Timestamps of Important Segments

• Opening Banter & Picks: 01:10–02:07
• Oven Storage and Parenting Fails: 02:51–03:47
• Introduction of TV Ranking Segment: 03:47–04:42
• Juju’s Top 10 TV List Breakdown: 04:42–09:16
• NBA Scheduling Complaint Rant: 09:33–10:56
• Poll Updates & Life/Food Hacks: 11:26–13:59
• Sports Announcer Pet Peeves: 12:28–13:12

Summary Flow & Tone

The episode rides its trademark mix of playful mockery, pop culture authority, and group dynamic, with Juju leading the TV discussion and everyone tossing in jokes, commentary, and offbeat confessions. The conversational flow swings from sports talk to entertainment to absurd life advice, reflecting the panel’s irreverent but enthusiastic delivery. Anyone tuning into this summary gets a snapshot not just of what shows to watch, but also a taste of the crew’s unique camaraderie and off-kilter insights.