Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: Postgame Show: Top 5 Voices In Sports JuJu Can Think Of (feat. JuJu Gotti)
Date: December 11, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, JuJu Gotti, Jason Jackson, Zaz, Meme Man, Nick Wright

Episode Overview

This episode, recorded live at the Elser Hotel, delivers the show's trademark blend of sports analysis, humor, and pop culture through the lens of the show's extended cast. JuJu Gotti gives his latest “Thursday Thunders” sports picks, unveils his list of the top five voices in sports media, and the crew debates both sports broadcasting icons and the overlooked value of small-market NBA teams. Other lively discussions cover Notre Dame’s playoff maneuvering and the awarding of Emmys (and “Remys”) in broadcasting, all peppered with banter about polls, sports clichés, and inside jokes.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. “Thursday Thunders” by JuJu Gotti

(01:13 – 02:21)

• JuJu runs through NFL picks for Thursday’s games:
  • Bijan Robinson 'over' 16.5 rush attempts: "They make their best player, man… you can lock that in." (01:20)
  • Amecca Abuka to get 4 catches: "They need to win these games, man. You can bet your bottom dollar on the booker getting four tonight." (01:41)
  • Mike Evans' return — 4 catches: "Return of the mic. Mike Evans back tonight, four catches. Lock it in Thursday Thunder, baby. Crown is yours." (02:07)

2. The Downfall of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(02:21 – 02:48)

• Group discusses the Bucks' struggles:
  • Zaz: "Feels like the beginning of the end for the Buccaneers. If the Bucks lose tonight to the Falcons… they're kind of cooked." (02:21)
  • Meme Man: "If they lose tonight, they're cooked because the Falcons are not good." (02:35)
  • Dan confirms disappointment with the Bucs and talks about Mike Evans’ recent struggles post-injury. (02:49)

3. JuJu’s Top 5 Voices in Sports Media

(03:07 – 05:06)

• Prompted by earlier teasing about Pablo Torre’s voice, JuJu unleashes his top list:
  1. Rebecca Lobo – "Pure man. Pure voice." (04:24)
  2. Dick Vitale – "Dicky V Did by town." (04:31)
  3. Ian and Noah Eagle – "Same voice. Great voices." (04:44)
  4. Kevin Harlan – "The goat." (05:00)
  5. John Madden – "Come on, man, the all-time great." (05:06)
• The rest of the crew challenges omissions:
  • Jason Jackson: "What about Summerall, Gannon?" (05:10)
  • Meme Man: "What about Tony Romo?" (05:25)
  • Dan: "Touchdown Miami, my favorite actually." (05:29)

4. NBA In-Season Tournament, Small Markets, and Overlooked Teams

(05:36 – 06:40)

• JuJu and crew discuss the previous night’s NBA action:
  • JuJu: "I like it, man… It’d be so disrespectful how some of these sports reporters overlook how good the Thunder are… That’s why these small market teams be kinda staying small market." (05:38)
  • Emphasis on word-of-mouth and fair media coverage growing interest in these teams.

5. NBA Cup MVP of the Day

(06:54 – 08:37)

• Zaz names Stefan Castle as MVP of the day:
  • "We better have a conversation about Stefan Castle. Come on, son. 30 points last night, 10 rebounds..." (07:29)
• Nick Wright: Notes that the Spurs become the only team besides Miami with two players on Zaz’s MVP list.
• Jason Jackson: "Stefan Castle. 30 points in 26 minutes… plus 16." (08:26)

6. Notre Dame College Football Playoff Controversy

(08:58 – 09:56)

• JuJu brings up backlash regarding Notre Dame’s favorable playoff access:
  • Dan: "You want to do the independent thing? It has its drawbacks… If that’s how Notre Dame treats a partner… enjoy making the College Football Playoff when you only got Eastern Michigan’s on your schedule." (09:24)

7. Emmy/Remy Banter

(10:06 – 10:45)

• Congratulations for Jerry’s new Emmy, with competitive joking about their value:
  • Dan: (Joking with Nick Wright) "Not the high school one. Actually, we didn’t win an Emmy for that… I’m just trying to find a way I can undercut your achievements." (10:28)
  • Jason Jackson: "He has like 17,000 of them in his background. I’m like, bro, those don’t count." (10:38)
  • Dan: "Oh, they don’t count." and, jokingly, "No, those are Remys." (10:44–10:46)

8. Audience Poll Results & Running Jokes (Mr. Freeze Movie Quotes)

(10:48 – 12:46)

• Jokes and poll results flying fast:
  • "Is it nippy outside or is it nipply outside? 70% say nippy." (10:48)
  • "Does everything hurt more in the cold? 97% say yes." (11:34)
  • Frequent “Mr. Freeze” movie references:
    • Jason Jackson: "Tonight’s forecast, a freeze is coming." (11:18)
    • Jason Jackson: "I’m afraid my condition has left me cold to your pleas of mercy." (11:49)
• Other audience questions:
  • On “old guys rooting for old guys” (93% say yes, (12:18))
  • “Is the way to get a big three to get a big three?” (93% say yes, (12:38))
  • “Is Sam Presti like Richard Pryor in Superman 3?” (75% say yes, (12:46))

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• JuJu Gotti on top sportscaster voices:
  "Number two, the goat. Kevin Harlan. And number one, come on, man, the all-time great John Madden." (05:00–05:06)

• Jason Jackson teasing JuJu:
  "Juju, you know why no one gets upset at you though? ...because you have a cool voice. If you have Pablo's voice, people be all on your head, man." (04:08)

• Zaz on small market NBA teams:
  "[Big market guys] don't pay attention… If we could talk about [small-market teams] more, we could increase the markets just by word of mouth." (05:46)

• JuJu on Notre Dame:
  "After learning of Notre Dame's memorandum...other leagues are threatening to freeze Notre Dame out of future schedules. What you think about that?" (08:58)

• Dan on Emmys vs. Remys:
  "Those are Remys." (10:46)

• Jason Jackson quoting Mr. Freeze (Batman & Robin):
  "I’m afraid my condition has left me cold to your pleas of mercy." (11:49)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:13 – JuJu's Thursday Thunders parlay picks
• 03:07 – Introduction to JuJu’s top five voices in sports media (full list at 05:06)
• 05:36 – Discussion of the NBA Cup and small-market teams
• 07:10 – MVP of the Day: Stefan Castle
• 08:58 – Notre Dame playoff controversy debate
• 10:06 – Emmy/Remy and broadcasting awards banter
• 10:48 – Interactive audience polls and Mr. Freeze jokes

Overall Tone and Style

The episode brims with the hosts’ signature blend of irreverent wit, pop culture references, and inside jokes, most notably JuJu’s playful bravado, Jason Jackson’s impressions, and a barrage of “Mr. Freeze” quotes. The group’s casual banter maintains an accessible tone, making it engaging for both long-time fans and new listeners.

For those who missed the episode, this show is quintessential Le Batard: part sports roundtable, part comedic roast, with JuJu’s creative lists and unique vocal style elevating a fun, loose postgame discussion.