Postgame Show: You CAN Know What Someone's Going Through (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz Episode: Postgame Show: You CAN Know What Someone's Going Through (feat. JuJu Gotti)
Release Date: June 18, 2025

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1. Florida Panthers' Championship Victory

The episode kicks off with hosts Tony Reali, Jeremy, and JuJu Gotti celebrating the Florida Panthers' impressive back-to-back Stanley Cup victories. Tony expresses his astonishment at the Panthers' performance, highlighting their dominance over the Oilers and the unexpected shift in the series' momentum.

Notable Quotes:

• Tony Reali ([00:47]): "I remain stunned that the Panthers did it that way at the end. I thought at the beginning of that series it was going to be an all-time series."
• Juju Gotti ([01:30]): "The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions."

2. Creative Segment: Song Parodies and Humor

The team engages in a playful segment creating parody songs related to the Panthers' success and player performances. Jeremy introduces a follow-up to Andrew Streeter's previous work, "MC Overrated," transforming it into a humorous take on team dynamics and individual players.

Notable Quotes:

• Jeremy ([01:18]): "I'm going to start with Andrew Streeter. It's a follow-up to a song he had last year about MC Overrated."
• Juju Gotti ([02:03]): "Your stomach overrated."

The segment includes a lighthearted critique of player Connor McGregor's contract, interwoven with catchy lyrics that mockingly praise team prowess.

Notable Quotes:

• Tony Reali ([02:08]): "Your stomach overrated. Your stomach over Stanley staying in South Florida."
• Juju Gotti ([03:32]): "You never know what's going on for someone else."

3. Caitlin Clark and Media Coverage Critique

A significant portion of the discussion centers on Caitlin Clark, a prominent figure in the sports world. JuJu Gotti and Billy express frustration over the disproportionate media focus on Clark, arguing that it overshadows other noteworthy sports achievements and players.

Notable Quotes:

• Juju Gotti ([05:58]): "Is the league propped up by Caitlin Clark? And it's all tiresome to me as a fan of the game."
• Billy ([06:14]): "It's just very frustrating that not one mention of the Fever clinching a spot in the Commissioner's Cup with that victory."

They draw parallels to past NBA controversies, suggesting that similar biases may be at play in the current coverage of the league.

Notable Quotes:

• Billy ([07:32]): "Most definitely. Just like when the Pistons every time MJ came across the paint, they put him on his behind."

4. Mental Health Awareness Segment

In alignment with Mental Health Awareness Month, the hosts delve into a heartfelt discussion about mental health challenges. JuJu Gotti emphasizes the importance of reaching out and supporting one another, while Jeremy commends Tony Reali for his openness about his own struggles with anxiety and depression.

Notable Quotes:

• Juju Gotti ([10:28]): "Remember, you're actually awesome, bro. Just reach out to your friends, tell them what's bothering you."
• Jeremy ([12:18]): "Your ability to articulate that and show people, hey, I don't look like the anxious person when you see me on the outside, but I'm dealing with things inside."

The segment underscores the show's commitment to fostering a supportive community and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

5. Humorous Banter and Creative Polls

The hosts transition into a lighter mood with creative and humorous interactions. They discuss parodying Mentos commercials, leading to a playful debate about the candy's origins and its portrayal in advertising.

Notable Quotes:

• Juju Gotti ([15:00]): "With Mentos, if you were going to a job interview and you sat on wet paint, you would pinstripe your suit with just this simple candy in your mouth."
• Tony Reali ([15:58]): "Put it on the poll, please. At Levitar show. Do you think of Mentos as a foreign candy?"

The segment culminates with interactive polls engaging the audience on various quirky topics, such as the symbolism of pinky rings and the scent of baby poop.

Notable Quotes:

• Billy ([19:31]): "Those are your polls."

6. Closing Remarks and Future Plans

As the show wraps up, Tony Reali acknowledges Jeremy's efforts in creating parody songs, albeit humorously critiquing their quality. The hosts express enthusiasm for future creative endeavors, including exploring different musical genres for their segments.

Notable Quotes:

• Tony Reali ([17:06]): "Maybe the next time that you come down here or we have you on Zoom by then. Get in the lab. I could bring in the keyboard."
• Juju Gotti ([17:16]): "I'm happy to go back in there and knock it with you."

The episode concludes with a triumphant shout-out to the Florida Panthers and an invitation to listeners to tune into Juju Gotti's "alley oop" segment post-finals.

Notable Quotes:

• Juju Gotti ([19:42]): "I'm positive."

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Key Takeaways:

• Celebration of Sports Success: Highlighting the Florida Panthers' remarkable achievements and the competitive dynamics within the league.
• Creative Expression: Utilizing music and parody to engage the audience and add humor to sports commentary.
• Media Critique: Addressing the imbalance in media coverage, particularly concerning standout athletes like Caitlin Clark.
• Mental Health Advocacy: Promoting open discussions about mental health, encouraging support, and reducing stigma.
• Interactive Engagement: Incorporating polls and humorous segments to maintain listener interest and participation.

This episode of "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz" seamlessly blends sports analysis, creative humor, and meaningful conversations, offering listeners both entertainment and thoughtful insights.

Transcript

[Tony Reali]

Now's a good time to remember where.

[Jeremy]

Tequila'S story truly began. In 1795, Cuervo invented tequila. Cuervo, what are you doing here?

[Tony Reali]

Cuervo? Anytime someone says Cuervo, I show up.

[Jeremy]

Well, I do know that to be true.

[Tony Reali]

But even during AD reads like Cuervo.

[Jeremy]

I think he could lay out, especially for one of our great partners.

[Tony Reali]

Sweet, delicious Cuervo.

[Jeremy]

Since then, Cuervo has stayed true to its roots. The same family, the same land, the same passion.

[Tony Reali]

Cuervo.

[Jeremy]

So enjoy the tequila that started it all.

[Juju]

Cuervo.

[Jeremy]

Cuervo, the tequila that invented tequila. Proximo. Cuervo.com Please drink responsibly.

[Tony Reali]

Cuervo. A truly lovely three days with Tony Reali. Having him around here, making everything a little brighter and winning, bringing us a championship.

[Juju]

Yes. I don't think I could take credit for that.

[Tony Reali]

We were not sure would be here this week. I remain stunned that the Panthers did it that way at the end. I thought at the beginning of that series it was going to be an all time series. And then all of a sudden it's like, no, it's not. Panthers are better. Never mind. Panthers are going to do all the scoring. Oilers are tired. We have some song to commemorate some of the things that were done around here. So I don't know whether this is Yeti or Strader or Jeremy. Where are you going to start, Billy? On some of the songs. Where are you going to start?

[Jeremy]

I'm going to start with and Andrew Streeter. It's a follow up to a song he had last year about MC Overrated.

[Juju]

The Florida Panthers are back to back fiddling cup champions.

[Tony Reali]

Oh, it's the same story as one year ago.

[Juju]

Connor.

[Tony Reali]

MC Overrated.

[Juju]

This is good.

[Tony Reali]

Hope you enjoyed that long flight home.

[Juju]

Conor McGovag.

[Tony Reali]

Your contract might have been for 100.

[Juju]

Million bucks, but none of that can.

[Tony Reali]

Matter unless you hoist the cup. Just listen to Grant Cody because that guy knows Puck.

[Juju]

These guys are great.

[Tony Reali]

Your stomach overrated.

[Juju]

Your stomach overrated.

[Tony Reali]

Your stomach overrated. Your stomach over Stanley staying in South Florida.

[Jeremy]

God, that is so good.

[Juju]

They're strong, huh?

[Jeremy]

Andrew's tremendous to him.

[Juju]

It's only just one guy.

[Jeremy]

That's one guy, one man.

[Juju]

Ben Andrew, he's amazing.

[Tony Reali]

I mean that guy.

[Jeremy]

Sending love to that guy today.

[Tony Reali]

He's our shaky graves. That guy knows Puck is what he said of Greg Cody. That's the echo from Edmonton to here. That guy knows Puck. Let's see what competition we have for him.

[Jeremy]

Ooh, a little dashboard Confessional.

[Juju]

Let'S go. I'm hearing some Coldplay.

[Tony Reali]

Paul taught him how to sing. He grades with no exemption.

[Juju]

You're not a king without a crown. He sees McJesus skating dashboard confessional.

[Tony Reali]

Another year with hopes degraded. The cup evaded.

[Juju]

He's writing down the Connors make overrated Leonardo title.

[Tony Reali]

They are gone.

[Juju]

Read what he writes. You knew it all along. The Panthers club, they all does Stanley cup so well.

[Tony Reali]

And you'll be reading great.

[Jeremy]

10 lines.

[Juju]

The things you should have thought yourself.

[Tony Reali]

Taught him how to sing. He grades with no exemption.

[Juju]

Man.

[Jeremy]

Yeti brought it too.

[Juju]

Also one guy.

[Tony Reali]

Jeremy is also one guy. And he's here to make fun of Mike Ryan.

[Jeremy]

Mike and his relationship with Brad Marchand constantly calling him a bad guy. So here we go.

[Juju]

Oh, yeah.

[Jeremy]

Brad. My Sean was a ruin and I hate those jerks.

[Juju]

Very nice harmonizing.

[Jeremy]

Cats traded for my man. I thought he's a criminal. Lash out, say he's a bad player.

[Billy]

And he's just your average third liner.

[Jeremy]

Help win the cup. He could never. But then he scored six goals, so he's a rad guy.

[Billy]

Locker room is glad guy, seemingly good dad guy jolly like just that guy.

[Juju]

I can throw up my hands and.

[Billy]

Say I'm messed up.

[Jeremy]

Panthers just won the cops.

[Juju]

He'll tell Brad I said, what's up? And I'm the bad guy. Duh. Oh, wow.

[Tony Reali]

We're gonna get to juju here in a second. Good job, Jeremy. Yes, good job, Jeremy. He get very little praise around here, so let me knock him down a peg. He's not confident in the song that he made about Tony Reali. There was supposed to be a song about Tony Reali to introduce Tony Reali. It was supposed to introduce him and be ready three days ago, and then two days ago, and it was never ready for the lab. And then what ended up happening is this. We're going to have to play it because he's leaving for the week. So what was supposed to be the introduction is going to have to be the goodbye.

[Jeremy]

So I will go ahead and send that to Billy because I have not sent it yet because I was embarrassed by it. It's just a demo track. We're doing the parody of the Mentos jingle. And, you know, I was recording some scratch vocals.

[Juju]

That sounds fresh.

[Jeremy]

It does sound fresh. Let me get it to Billy. I'll get it. But you're not going to. It's not as good as any of the three songs.

[Tony Reali]

All right, well, we'll see if we play it at the end or not. But let's bring in Juju here. And Tony, you were talking about. I'm going to call it the Caitlin Clark story because I guess if she's involved in any story it's always going.

[Juju]

To, it's always becoming that. But Juju knows this, you know, mean there's multiple news cycles that happen with the league and is the league versus Caitlin Clark. Is the league propped up by Caitlin Clark? And it's all tiresome to me as a fan of the game.

[Billy]

Right, right. And it's, it's one of the things that I've grown ultimately tired of as well while appreciating the coverage that comes along with it. It's just very frustrating that not one mention of the Fever clenching a spot in the Commissioner's cup with that victory. Not one mention of the New York liberties epic comeback against the Atlanta Dream last night to secure the fever spot against the returning Minnesota Lynx going back to the Commissioners cup after winning it last year on the back of a performance. Second half performance by one of the stud buzz, Courtney Williams and a great effort from Diamond Miller last night while Nafisa Collier went out with a back injury. Not one mention of the Wings getting their first home victory in front of Gino Ariema while giving a hug to Arique hated rivals. Not one mention of the 32 points required from Brittany Sykes and the Washington Mystics come back against the sky on the road. Like bro, I feel like if we're going to talk about Caitlin Clark, let's actually do a service to the game as well. Not just oh, Caitlyn got pushed. Did you see it? And that's leading all of the news cycles but not one credit to the actual league. And that's where the frustration grows within.

[Juju]

The oh, you just did it right there. The league has raised its game. I think you would agree with that. And the rivalry now Minnesota, New York is there. But even to say that this is only happening the King Clark we could remember. You remember a time, judge when there were the Jordan rules in the NBA decades ago. Are we seeing that now where Clark is officiated differently or the players of the league are going up against her differently?

[Billy]

Yeah, most definitely. Just like when the Pistons every time MJ came across the paint, they put him on his behind and when they lost to him finally they didn't shake his hand, they just let him walk right by. So yeah, I definitely think that the sister is going to be the best player we've ever seen in the league. I can pretty much predict that. But at the same time, the growing pains of watching her become that star. Us, us people in the media have to get used to some of these things that are just regular, not, not preposterous.

[Tony Reali]

What I understand about how juju is covering this because it's not like this is the first time he's registered this objection. He deeply cares about the specifics, the details of what the competition is birthing. And the only time it becomes a national controversy that we the men can talk about is if it's Caitlin Clark adjacent or it has some of the powder keg stuff that Caitlin Clark has. And so it's a tough place for him to be in as someone who wants everyone in the league to be celebrated for their greatness for. And those people can have all their resentments toward Caitlin Clark for the coverage, even though that's not Caitlin Clark's fault, it's our fault.

[Juju]

I think it's. I think part of what we've seen over the last two or three years is the coverage of the game needs to get up to a certain level. And I also would apply that to the refereeing in the game because I think we saw that last night. Well, that's a referee problem.

[Tony Reali]

That's what juju is complaining about. But Juju, were you able to see that in Atlanta? Were you saying that that happened to your dream last night and it happened in Atlanta, or was that in New York?

[Billy]

It was in New York. I got a multi screen set up over here, so I kept my eyes on both games at once. The Dream were up 17 points in the second half with. With a spot in the Commissioner cup secured almost. And then Sabrina UNESCO, 34 points, Brianna Stewart, everybody locked in that fourth quarter and snatched a victory, which was the reason that the Fever were allowed to get that spot in the Commissioners Cup Championship.

[Tony Reali]

I know, Tony, that juju is appreciative of the general vibe and energy you bring around here. It's something that he bring around here a lot.

[Juju]

We are sympathetic or you and I.

[Tony Reali]

Jude, you and I talk about on south beach sessions, some of the mental health stuff that'll come out tomorrow. But juju has been telling us that this is Mental Health Awareness Month and he has been wanting for a while to keep telling people to not be alone with whatever it is that their anxieties are. Juju, is there anything on that front that you wanted to speak power to today?

[Billy]

Yes, I think as well, like everybody in this office, we don't tell them enough that they are so special, bro. Like, we come in here we clown everyone, we do all the jokes or whatever, but we don't necessarily remind them on the way out that, man, you're actually awesome, bro. And so, Tony, reality, when Nick Wright is giving you your props, bro, that's a brother who don't give nobody too many props, man. So I feel like that's one of the things you can lean on in times where a month down the line, two months down the line, when you're going through a rough patch, you can relax. Oh, man, don't worry. My brother Nick, right? They really hit me in the right spot. You feel me? No pun intended. And also one of the people who did the, the songs today, Andrew Streeter, I want to send some love out to that brother. He's dealing with an incredible, incredible loss right now. And in that loss he found the time to still send us songs and, and be cheerful for us to play this wonderful songs he's making. And so this, I want to send love out to that brother and all the people out there that's dealing with loss and everybody who just feels alone. No, bro, you got somebo. Just, just, just, just reach out to your friends, tell them what's bothering you, bro. And I promise you, most people will surprise you and give a damn.

[Jeremy]

Juju, I could not agree with you more. First of all, sending love to Andrew because he needs it and deserves it. But when you talk about vulnerability in the mental health space, talking with your friends, I know you and I have have spoken before, but transparently, Tony, like, you have represented that for so many of us around the TV space who are up and comers and trying to break over the last several years because of even what we just spoke about before. You're this, this beacon of positivity and light and energy toward everyone. And with that, you've also been vulnerable in sharing the fact that you do have anxiety that can simmer underneath or depression that can simmer underneath.

[Juju]

Right?

[Jeremy]

And as, as someone who is, has tried to kind of model my professional life in some ways and professional Persona after what I saw you do when I was 10 years old, I'm a, I'm a pleaser who wants to just bring positivity to people's lives and anxiety can simmer underneath that for sure. And your ability to articulate that and, and show people, hey, I don't, as Dan mentioned, like, I don't look like the anxious person when you see me on the outside, but I'm dealing with things inside. And that I think exactly plays to what Juju is talking about.

[Juju]

Very nice of you to say. I think there's an expression we use. It's like, you never know what's going on for someone else. You never know what's going behind the scenes for someone else. And my view of that is you can know because that person can verbalize what that is. So that was my thought process. That's how I would would experience it. If I was going through something, I would want to share it to demonstrate that someone else now who may be in that situation can see a model for that. But the reality is you never know when someone's going through. Well, you can. You can have seen that.

[Tony Reali]

I'm gonna get to the polls in a second. But as Jeremy was pouring his heart out, Billy was whispering to me. Listen to Jeremy's terrible vocals.

[Billy]

Tony's new YouTube duo. This is great.

[Jeremy]

When positivity wanes, things are fresh in their life.

[Billy]

Tony Reali's full of life.

[Jeremy]

And now he comes to. You might have a guest or two.

[Billy]

Tony Reali's full of life.

[Tony Reali]

Fresh fore.

[Billy]

Tony freshness. Fresh forever. With Tony brushing full life.

[Jeremy]

Couldn't quite nail that last note.

[Juju]

Get out of here. That is phenomenal, that. I mean, that's my heart outside of my body. That's it.

[Tony Reali]

That's what you imagine this would all be the Mentos commercial.

[Juju]

Oh. I mean, I am a child of that era, so that's that. And Tony freshness sounds exactly what I would love to be. That's you. Okay. Do I need to explain what Mentos was to the world?

[Tony Reali]

I don't think Billy's impressed. I think you should explain to Billy why it is that was moving to you.

[Jeremy]

The Fresh maker.

[Juju]

With Mentos, if you had a parking spot that was too small, if you took Mentos, people would come out of the woodwork to lift up a car and pull you out of it. With Mentos, if you were going to a job interview and you sat on wet paint, you would pinstripe your suit with just this simple candy in your mouth. Tony, are you aware of this?

[Jeremy]

Vaguely. Like, I've seen the YouTube of the commercial, maybe somewhere far away.

[Juju]

And then I looked at it. Oh, yeah, that kind of thing. It's a banger, too. I don't know. I don't know what type of pinstripe suit thing brings.

[Jeremy]

It's like a paint roller, and he.

[Juju]

Like, rolls the paint. Oh, you got it. You got it.

[Jeremy]

Yeah, I've seen it.

[Juju]

And the positivity that comes. Okay. Oh, no. Oh, he can't cross the street. What's gonna happen. How is he possibly going to summit this Everest? Well, he just took a Mentos and now he's working his way through the limo. Oh, and that's. A guy's got a car phone, so, you know, he's very snooty.

[Tony Reali]

That's a good commercial right there.

[Jeremy]

Nice little look.

[Juju]

It had such sensibility of this is Euro cool, didn't it? I don't know where Mentos was made in the world. Even the taste of it didn't connote American.

[Tony Reali]

Well, is it. Where is it? Does Mentos give off foreign freshness?

[Jeremy]

Jersey or something?

[Tony Reali]

Where. No. Where is Mentos? I'm with him.

[Juju]

The delivery was Mentos the fresh, I think Mentos. It was almost like we're Dutch and we're. We're trying to. Really.

[Tony Reali]

The Netherlands, I was going to say.

[Juju]

Come on. Still got it. Still got.

[Tony Reali]

Okay, put it on the poll, please. At Levitar show. Do you think of Mentos as a foreign candy?

[Billy]

Because even.

[Juju]

Even the little exercises they went through, I mean, that wouldn't stop an American from going through somebody's. We would do that, you know, regularly. But if you're. If you. If you're Dutch that you needed Mentos to get over the hump of doing something that was fresh or. But to me, you know, it's positivity, too. So that's. Jeremy, you nailed me in the song. Thank you. Now. Now, I also like what we can do with that. We could spin that off now. Sure. Because, you know, this is on YouTube. I'm gonna be doing more than maybe the. The. The Just the around the horn type of sports debate or anything, but I'm gonna. I'm gonna delve into other places so some. I may need a Norwegian speed metal version of Mentos. I may need 1920s Charleston jazz version. You think we can pull that one off?

[Jeremy]

I think that we can.

[Juju]

I'm happy to go back in there and knock it with you.

[Jeremy]

Maybe the next time. Maybe the next time that you come down here or we have you on zoom by then. Get in the lab. I could bring in the keyboard.

[Juju]

Yeah.

[Jeremy]

And actually start working on some stuff and give you some different versions of the show.

[Juju]

I'm gonna be doing kids. Kids. So we can do kids instruments. You know, I know that's already part of somebody. Somebody else's. That's Fallon's routine.

[Jeremy]

But yeah, I know we're big on supporting each other. Today when I pulled into the. Today, when I pulled into the garage, I was not feeling well last night or this morning. But I, you know, I powered through. So today when I pulled into the garage.

[Tony Reali]

You were a hero today. You abandoned his responsibilities and you were a hero today.

[Jeremy]

That's fine. I'll take it. When I pulled into garage, the first thing I saw was Jeremy taking his keyboard out of his car. And I just rolled my eyes in the back of the head and I.

[Juju]

Said, you wrote this today and put it up for me.

[Jeremy]

Jeremy, what a mistake this was.

[Juju]

We've established this already, but I've known Jeremy for about 10 years or so, and it came from a musical place. His submission listen to around the horn.

[Jeremy]

Was musical and talk to each other off air.

[Tony Reali]

But I wish we clearly had enough of everyone's positivity. He wants to go home for the day. We're gonna bring in the crew here to celebrate more championship.

[Jeremy]

I'm sure that'll make him feel better.

[Tony Reali]

As juju does the. You do the polls while we celebrate here. If you can speak loudly, please. We are champions in south Florida. Update the polls here.

[Jeremy]

This is going to go well forever.

[Billy]

When you meet a guy named Jeremy, do you assume that he's Hispanic? 91% of the audience says no, they don't.

[Jeremy]

That's fair.

[Billy]

And speaking of support, support Angel Resto by going to Levataraf Dot and getting some shirts. You feel me? New makeover rated shirt available today. Does baby poop smell fine or nice? Until the solid foods come, 64 of the audience says no, that baby poop is not.

[Jeremy]

They don't remember. They don't remember. I'm gonna do a taste test with you or not.

[Juju]

Taste test.

[Billy]

All right.

[Tony Reali]

Go.

[Juju]

Go.

[Billy]

Last post. Does a pinky ring symbolize you want to make a bet? 76% of the audience says yes, it does. Those are your polls.

[Tony Reali]

Juju on alley oop after the finals. Check him out on alley oop. The Panthers are champions. Thank you, Tony Reale.

[Juju]

I'm positive.