The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Postgame Show: We're Here! Don't Go There! (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Date: October 1, 2025
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz
Guest(s): JuJu Gotti, Billy Gil, Greg Cody

Overview

Broadcasting from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan, Stugotz, and the crew deliver their signature blend of sports analysis, irreverent banter, and cultural commentary. In this postgame episode, they cover the latest NFL and WNBA developments, debate the nuances of pronunciation and statue legitimacy, and check in with JuJu Gotti on everything from the Buffalo Bills’ defensive woes to Tony Romo's evolving on-air appearance. The show is packed with running jokes, sharp asides, and spirited audience polls, all in the unfiltered Le Batard Show style.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Witty Banter and Book Plugs (01:01–03:44)

• Billy Gil shares a stat of the day about the underperforming Ravens defense: 39-year-old Calais Campbell has more sacks than the entire defense, showcasing the Ravens’ defensive struggles.
• Dan recounts his attendance at a historic Yankees–Red Sox game at the urging of author Jane Leavy, who insisted he mention her new book on-air.
  • “She invited you under the condition of like plug my book?” – Billy Gil [03:17]
  • Dan clarifies he was invited for baseball talk, not just to promote the book. He praises Jane’s work, especially her Koufax biography.

2. Useless Sound Montage & NFL Cliché Parade (03:44–07:29)

• The crew launches into their trademark “useless sound montage,” featuring a rapid-fire string of football-isms, coachspeak, and devout postgame clichés from recent pressers.

  • “Glory to God for the weather, first and foremost. All glory belongs to God.” – Player soundbite [04:04]
  • “Component of it being a great trip is doing the job. And thankfully we were able to do that.” – Coach soundbite [05:48]
  • “When you score zero points, it’s not good enough.” – Coach soundbite [05:33]

• The crew riffs on Dan Campbell’s story about thousands of mousetraps in the locker room, expressing skepticism.

  • “I don’t believe Dan Campbell when he says he had a coach put thousands of mousetraps around the locker room…” – Dan Le Batard [06:43]

3. Against the Spread Picks and Local Homerism (07:29–09:38)

• Billy Gil picks Giants +2.5 vs. Saints, admitting it’s a pure gut call.
  • “Truly crappy analysis. You have a feeling? Excellent.” – Billy Gil [08:31]
• Greg Cody goes all-in on the Miami Hurricanes, -4.5 vs. FSU.
  • Greg doubles down on always picking local teams, and the crew calls out his “homer” tendencies.
  • “Homer Cody thinks it's going to be a blowout… Do you ever pick against the local teams? Like ever?” – Billy Gil [09:18]

4. JuJu Gotti’s Show Critique & WNBA Spotlight (09:42–11:25)

• JuJu Gotti laments being kept out of key WNBA conversations on the show and pushes for more inclusion.
  • “I pulled teeth and nails every show trying to get y'all to talk W… Salute to Jessica. She's an expert also, but I would love to be in those conversations. It's my life over here.” – JuJu Gotti [09:53]
• JuJu praises the Indiana Fever’s resilience and insists Stephanie White should return as head coach.
  • “That would be an abomination to get rid of her after this performance. And yeah, the final should be awesome... I told you...whenever Asia got her hand hurt...they gonna be all right. You feel me?” – JuJu Gotti [10:38]

5. Lamar Jackson Analysis & Bills Breakdown (11:25–12:33)

• JuJu unpacks Lamar Jackson’s public perception and highlights the extra scrutiny he faces.
  • “As a black man, you can't help but see and feel that side that there has been an overcorrection on my brother. My brother got to win some of these big games, man…” – JuJu Gotti [11:31]
• JuJu blames the Buffalo Bills defense for their woes, citing their inability to “stop a cold.”

6. Statues, Surnames, and Sports Culture (12:33–16:22)

• The Tina Turner statue debate: The group discusses a “rough” new Tina Turner statue, with Greg Cody supporting her musical legacy but criticizing the execution.
  • “Is Tina Turner worth the statue in your opinion, Greg?” – JuJu Gotti [13:01]
  • “Yes. Yes. If it's a music statue, I'm gonna put.” – Greg Cody [13:13]
• Tony Romo’s appearance takes: The crew roasts Romo’s “hair, face, ass, and back of the hands”—with Mike ruling it’s an all-in hat trick of TV face adjustments.
  • “He did stuff with a hair, face and teeth.” – Dan Le Batard [14:28]
  • “It’s giving hair, face, ass.” – JuJu Gotti [14:34]
• The great Castellanos pronunciation debate: Is it “Castellanos” or “Castellanos”? The crew bickers about authenticity, personal naming rights, and the Americanization of surnames.
  • “His mama called him Castellanos. I’m gonna call him Castellanos.” – JuJu Gotti [14:49]
  • “I own my name.” – Greg Cody [15:39]

7. Polls and Audience Feedback (16:22–End)

• JuJu reads out the day’s poll results in classic show fashion, including:
  • Do you trust your airline pilot less if he/she talks with a lisp?
    • “56% of the audience says yes” [16:23]
  • Do you crush quesadillas?
    • “90% of the audience says yes” [17:16]
  • Should we stop having sporting events in Long Island?
    • “81% of the audience says yes” [17:16]
• The crew teases Zaslo’s oil knowledge (or lack thereof) and closes with some self-deprecating remarks on show preparation and performance.
  • “I flew in. I woke up at 4am to be back. In our defense, we didn't want you here.” – Dan Le Batard [18:07]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dan on the uselessness of NFL talk:
  “Not big deal, you know, just keep that between us. Good to get a win. Proud of the team. Never ever give up. My gut was probably wrong a lot of the night. No, it's just a football game. I think that's just the best way to describe it in the grand scheme of things.” [04:19]

• JuJu pushing for WNBA coverage:
  “It's my life over here.” [09:53]

• On Tony Romo’s transformation:
  “Danny went for the hat trick. He did stuff with a hair, face and teeth.” – Dan Le Batard [14:28]
  “It’s giving hair, face, ass.” – JuJu Gotti [14:34]

• Greg Cody claims artistic license:
  “I own my name.” [15:39]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Ravens Stat of the Day and Jane Leavy Book Story: [01:01–03:44]
• Useless Sound Montage: [03:44–07:29]
• Against the Spread Picks (Billy, Greg, Homer debate): [07:29–09:38]
• JuJu Gotti's Show Critique & WNBA Talk: [09:42–11:25]
• Lamar Jackson & Bills Deep Dive: [11:25–12:33]
• Statue, Surname & Tony Romo Face Talk: [12:33–16:22]
• Polls and Audience Interaction: [16:22–End]

Tone and Style

The episode maintains the Le Batard Show’s loose, satirical, and highly improvisational style. Discussions quickly veer from serious sports insights to absurdist humor, inside jokes, and playful mockery.

Final Note:
This postgame show is a classic Dan Le Batard blend of sports, culture, and comedy—punctuated by JuJu Gotti’s impassioned interjections and the crew’s relentless self-awareness. Even the deepest sports debates end with a wisecrack or poll, making for a brisk, engaging listen.