Podcast Summary:

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Episode: Postgame Show: Top 5 Things That Deserve More Credit (feat. JuJu Gotti)
Date: December 4, 2025
Guests: JuJu Gotti

Episode Overview

Broadcasting from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the team are joined by JuJu Gotti for this postgame show. The episode is lighthearted and rapid-fire, mixing classic banter about sports, social media, and underappreciated people and things in sports culture. The highlight is JuJu’s comedic and insightful "Top Five Things That Deserve More Credit," along with the group’s signature poll updates and MVP debate.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Thursday Night Football and Betting Picks

• JuJu’s Picks:
  • With the Lions’ secondary depleted, JuJu predicts big nights for several NFL stars:
    • CeeDee Lamb "over 84.5 yards tonight"
    • George Pickens "over 70 yards"
    • Tom Kennedy "over 2.5 catches tonight, great white hope, I see ya" (02:05)
• Quote:
  • JuJu: “Come on, man. They ain’t gonna be able to guard him. Can’t guard the man.” (02:14)

2. College Football Playoff Controversy & Solutions

• Calls for a ‘Breakup Pool’ or Extra Playoff Week:
  • JuJu: “Just reserve a week, bruh, for the breakup pool. Toss it at two teams who want to go to the playoffs.” (03:21)
  • The crew discusses possible restructuring — removing a regular season game, adding more conference semifinals, and reordering matchups to help clarify playoff selections.
• Mike Ryan Ruiz gets a shoutout for “taking down dragon after dragon” on Twitter with Miami football debates. (04:37)

3. JuJu Gotti’s Top Five Things That Deserve More Credit

(05:14 – 08:34)

A mix of sports figures, concepts, and inside jokes, delivered with energy:

1. Aaron Gordon
   • Recognized for his playoff resilience and buzzer-beater dunk.
     • “Put respect on my boy name.” (06:04)
2. Self-Driving Cars
   • The panel is divided — JuJu is impressed, others are wary.
     • JuJu: “Man, what is this? It’s incredible.” (06:13)
     • Stugotz: “Yo, you’re nuts… They scare me getting into a self-driving car.” (06:17)
3. Lane Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)
   • Essential to the team’s success.
     • “Eagles look bad without the boy, man. Somehow, some way they look bad without him.” (06:29)
4. Bryce Young (but Only Every Other Week)
   • Cited for unpredictable performance: “Every other week though. MVP candidate.” (06:50)
5. Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears)
   • Calls for more even-handed coverage — credit for strong play, not just negative stories.
     • “Let’s put some respect on my boy and some credit where it’s due.” (07:15)
6. Bonus: Shoutout to Chris Cody’s improved live reads, referencing past struggles and celebrating progress with "Sheets and Giggles."
   • “Thank you, give my boy some more credit.” (08:02)

4. Shoutouts & Good News

• Darius Slay Joins Buffalo Bills:
  • JuJu excitedly announces his cousin’s signing:
    • “We are alive. I don’t care how the season end, man. We just gonna have fun every Sunday.” (08:09)
• Podcast Promotions:
  • Alley Oop show gets a plug: “At DLS Hoops on YouTube... help a brother out, help us get some views.” (08:38)
  • Club520 podcast — celebrated for getting a rare shoe deal with Adidas.

5. MVP of the Day Segment

• Jamal Murray’s 52-Point Game:
  • Stugotz campaigns for Murray’s MVP consideration:
    • “If we’re gonna have a conversation about MVP, better talk a little bit about Jamal Murray.” (09:38)
    • “Jamal Murray… 10 for 11 from three. That means he missed just one shot from three.” (10:00)
• Quotes:
  • Stugotz: “Jamal Murray. If we’re gonna have a conversation about MVP time, we start mentioning him.” (10:35)
  • JuJu: “Brother. Preach. Preach. Zaz.” (10:40)

6. Poll Updates and Rapid-Fire Banter

(10:52 – End)

A classic segment with playful, often absurd topics:

• Most famous “Yankee Clipper”—Joe DiMaggio wins over Tyler Clippard.
• Will Jimmy Butler’s jersey be retired in Miami? 87%: no.
  • Stugotz: “You don’t need your number retired.” (11:44)
• Did Pablo Torre ruin the Clippers? 89% say yes.
• Does David Samson sound like an old woman? 81%: yes.
• Lighthearted Spelling Debate — “Is shiv spelled with one ‘v’ or two?” (61% say two ‘v’s’) (13:02)
• Stugotz gives JuJu credit for powering through reading the poll questions:
  • JuJu: “I can’t believe that’s… Well done, ladies and gentlemen. Thank y’all.” (12:54)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• JuJu (on playoffs): “Let’s just add another week, man. Let’s do it.” (03:21)
• JuJu (on Aaron Gordon): “Come on, bro. Put respect on my boy name.” (06:04)
• Stugotz (on self-driving cars): “They scare me getting into a self driving car. What’s the matter with you?” (06:17)
• JuJu (about Mike Ryan Ruiz): “He is taking down dragon after dragon, pulling up with the weak ass screenshots of some damn Notre Dame schedule. Salute my dog.” (04:37)
• Stugotz (about MVPs): “If we’re gonna have a conversation about MVP, better talk a little bit about Jamal Murray.” (09:38)
• JuJu (on credit for Chris Cody): “Thank you give my boy some more credit.” (08:02)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• JuJu’s TNF Picks: 02:05
• CFB Playoff solutions: 03:21–04:17
• Mike Ryan Ruiz Shoutout: 04:37
• JuJu's Top Five: 05:14–08:09
• Alley Oop Plug: 08:38
• MVP Segment (Jamal Murray): 09:41–10:48
• Poll Segment Begins: 10:52
• Wrap-up: 13:01

Tone & Style

The episode maintains the series’ trademark fast pace, humor, and camaraderie. JuJu flexes comedic chops while weaving in real recognition for overlooked performers. The show's delight in polls and listener engagement gives it a uniquely interactive feel, with frequent shoutouts and meta-commentary.

This episode is packed with inside jokes, bold opinions, and infectious energy—not only recapping the day’s sporting highlights but also celebrating unsung heroes (and humorously unsung podcasts) with heartfelt, offbeat warmth. Ideal for long-time listeners and newcomers looking for fun, fast-moving sports talk with a distinctly Le Batard Show flavor.