Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Episode: Postgame Show: Top 5 Songs To Hear On Third Down (feat. JuJu Gotti)
Date: October 20, 2025
Overview
Broadcasting from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, this episode features Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, JuJu Gotti, Amin, Mike Ryan, Chris, and Zas in a lively postgame discussion. The main event: JuJu Gotti’s “Top 5 Songs To Hear On Third Down” and the worst possible musical choices, with playful riffing on in-game culture, NFL observations, Halloween party antics, and updates on show polls. The group’s signature blend of banter, irreverence, and South Florida flavor is on full display.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Importance of Stadium Atmosphere & In-Game Announcers
- Dan complains about strict rule enforcement in the NFL, particularly a catch involving TJ Hockenson, and transitions to the significance of stadium energy:
- “If you do not have the right stadium announcer, he will absolutely kill the vibe of a place.” (03:49)
- Mike Ryan and others agree, emphasizing that music and PA can make or break the crowd’s engagement.
2. JuJu Gotti’s Top 5 Songs to Hear on Third Down
Full Segment: [04:17 - 05:40]
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JuJu delivers an energetic list of hype songs every stadium should play on crucial third downs, with Mike Ryan voicing the PA announcer.
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Top 5 “Hyped” Third Down Songs:
- Eminem – “Lose Yourself”
- Journey – “Don’t Stop Believin’”
- White Stripes – “Seven Nation Army”
- F.L.Y. – “Swag Surfin’”
- Survivor – “Eye of the Tiger”
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Hon. Mentions: Crime Mob – “Knuck If You Buck”, Pastor Troy – “We Ready”
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Notable moment:
- JuJu: “It’s third down. You’re cooked. Swag, surf, swag, surf. It’s third down.” (05:09)
- Mike: “I would kill for that. Over at Conga.” (05:31)
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The crew riffs on how these songs would energize a crowd, poking fun at each other’s favorites.
3. Top 5 Songs You DO NOT Want to Hear on Third Down
Segment: [05:50 - 06:47]
- “Do Not Play” List:
- Gloria Estefan – “Conga”
- The Village People – “YMCA”
- Carl Douglas – “Kung Fu Fighting”
- Baha Men – “Who Let The Dogs Out?”
- Sister Sledge – “We Are Family”
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Plus: Neil Diamond – “Sweet Caroline”
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Quote:
- JuJu: “Sweet Caroline. Get it out of here.” (06:47)
- Dan: “I played that, too.” (06:48)
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Running gag as Mike, Chris, and JuJu dramatize how bizarre or demotivating these choices would be on a key play.
4. Musical Identity at Stadiums & Miami Hurricanes’ Game Ops
Segment: [06:50 - 07:30]
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Mike jokes Miami needs to "make the place an asylum" with better music choices, mentioning the turn-of-the-century hip-hop nostalgia.
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Discussion: Why certain songs endure at sporting events; the importance of unique, crowd-hyping “anthem” selections.
- Quote:
- Mike: “Can make it an asylum with Miley Cyrus… Turn of the century hip hop and then occasionally Babwoni.” (07:19)
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5. Ron McGill’s Zoo Party & Halloween Costume Banter
Segment: [07:30 - 08:55]
- Brief, good-natured roasting of Dan for his incomplete King Louis costume (he wore Nike socks instead of stockings due to an Amazon mishap).
- Quote:
- Amin: “At least wear the stockings. You know, if you're going to—some Nike socks.” (08:36)
- Dan admits the group’s low costume contest finish was because of sock failings.
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6. NFL Observations & Uniform Critiques
Segment: [09:13 - 10:26]
- Quick hits on NFL:
- Chargers’ yellow jerseys widely panned (“looked like bottles of mustard” per JuJu at 09:25).
- Harbaugh called “one of the greatest coaches ever,” debate on NFL coaching legends.
- Discussion on color choices in uniforms and historical nods.
7. Show “Beefs” and On-Air Dynamics
Segment: [10:26 - 10:55]
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JuJu and Dan reflect on the day’s on-air drama (Zaslo/Cody, etc.), with JuJu calling for peace when Greg says stop.
- Quote:
- JuJu: “When Greg says stop, we just got to stop. No matter how funny the joke on the other end of the tunnel is, we got to stop my boy.” (10:45)
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8. Polls of the Day
Segment: [11:13 - 12:08]
- Poll 1: Can the second leg of a first class flight ever be a bus?
- 92% say “No.” (11:33)
- Poll 2: Can you trust anyone named “McCorkle”?
- 93% say “No.” (12:08)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Juju Gotti, on bad third-down songs: “The conga… That’s terrible. Such a terrible choice.” (05:55)
- Dan, on stadium vibe: “If you do not have the right stadium announcer, he will absolutely kill the vibe of a place.” (03:49)
- JuJu, summarizing his “do not playlist”: “Sweet Caroline—get it out of here.” (06:47)
- Juju, on Chargers uniforms: “Justified. They look like bottles of mustard.” (09:25)
Episode Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment/Highlight | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------------| | 03:47 | Stadium experience/announcer discussion | | 04:17 | JuJu’s Top 5 Third Down Songs (w/ PA Announcer bit) | | 05:50 | Top 5 Worst Third Down Songs | | 06:50 | Discussion: Music, Miami Hurricanes, Game Operations | | 07:30 | Ron McGill’s Halloween Zoo Party Costume Talk | | 09:25 | NFL Uniform & Harbaugh Debates | | 10:26 | On-air beefs, show dynamic, “stop” as a show command | | 11:13 | Poll Results Read-out |
Tone & Style
The episode is playful, irreverent, and packed with inside jokes. Each panelist riffs freely, playing to the show’s blend of Miami flavor, sports fandom, and pop-culture references. JuJu Gotti, in particular, brings creative energy with his musical rankings and comedic banter.
For Listeners Who Missed It: Key Takeaways
- Stadium music MATTERS — both good and bad choices dramatically affect energy.
- JuJu’s hyped and “please don’t” song lists are now canon for listeners who care about in-game vibes.
- The show continues to skewer pop-culture, uniforms, Halloween costumes, and itself, all while fostering a cult-like community spirit among longtime listeners.
- Crowd engagement—musically and through tradition—is a recurring theme, and the Miami Hurricanes’ game ops got plenty of unsolicited advice.
- This episode delivered classic Le Batard Show chemistry: playful argument, authentic South Florida sports perspective, and endlessly creative BS.