Podcast Summary: "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz"

Episode: Postgame Show: Zaslow Freezes (feat. JuJu Gotti)
Date: November 24, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

In this postgame edition, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Chris Cote, JuJu Gotti, and Zaslow bring their signature blend of sports analysis, banter, and Miami-flavored absurdity. The episode covers MVP debates (NBA and NFL), pokes fun at weather-challenged wardrobe choices, discusses fan engagement, and relishes in memorable on-air moments—including a perfectly awkward Andrew Luck sideline interview.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Game Day Rituals and Sponsor Bit [00:00–01:30]

• The show opens with playful, repeated mentions of Smirnoff as both game day drink and joke answer to food-related questions.
• Chris Cote and JuJu Gotti repeatedly answer “Smirnoff” to any prompt, providing a running gag and weaving sponsor messaging into the show’s humor.
  • Quote:
    • JuJu [00:17]: “Smirnoff.”
    • Chris [01:08]: “Smirnoff.”

2. MVB (MVP) of the Day – Norman Powell? [01:41–03:21]

• The traditional MVP banter shifts focus to Norman Powell of the Miami Heat, with Chris Cote making a surprisingly passionate case for Powell.
  • Chris Cote [02:17]: “32 points last night, 11 of 18 overall, and most importantly, a much improved Miami heat team. ... If we're going to talk about mvp, we better have a conversation about Norman Powell.”
• JuJu brings the stats, comparing Powell to Giannis and underscoring his shooting numbers.
  • JuJu [02:43]: “Through 15 games, only one other player 46% from 2, 46% from 3 and 24 points a game. It's Giannis. And it's only because he doesn't shoot threes.”
• Dan lists out NBA stars with standout true shooting percentages, including Powell in their company.
  • Dan [03:12]: “Jokic, Giannis, sga, Curry, Harden, Norman Powell.”
• Zaslow offers some tongue-in-cheek support but touts Jokic for future MVP honors.
  • Zaslow [03:26]: “I always endorse my brother Zaslo. ... But you can't deny what Norman Powell is up to, bruh.”

3. NFL/College Football Sidenote – Chip Kelly & Listener of the Day [03:51–04:39]

• JuJu drops in stats about Chip Kelly’s dismal offensive coordinator record.
  • JuJu [03:53]: “The last two seasons that Chip Kelly was calling plays ... a 4 and 23 record with 17 points a game. ... That's the highest paid offensive coordinator in the league.”
• Zaslow gives a “Listener of the Day” shoutout, highlighting fan participation and poking fun at Dan’s old Belichick prediction.
  • Zaslow [04:21]: “Salute to my brother Ben Gardner, who had this to say. Dan's prediction that Bill Belichick was going to conquer college football is proving to be my personal favorite. Dan was loud Wrong prediction.”

4. “Zaslow Freezes” – Miami Gear in Wisconsin [04:52–05:41]

• JuJu spotlights Zaslow’s questionable choice to wear only a Miami hoodie in frigid Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Juju [05:07]: “20 degrees Madison Morning. He's dressed like you would dress for spring break.”
• The crew teases Zaslow for his lack of winter clothes and makes fun of his unpreparedness.
  • Dan [05:30]: “You got money, you could drive to the store. How about you go get yourself a coat?”
  • Chris [05:33]: “I don't know how cold it's going to be. The places I go, I show up and hopefully I'm dressed appropriately. All I had was a hooded sweatshirt. I was very cold.”

5. The Perfectly Awkward Andrew Luck Sideline Moment [05:41–06:33]

• JuJu plays a clip of an in-game interview with Andrew Luck at a Stanford rivalry game. Luck is now GM for Stanford and is caught watching an actual play during the interview, mid-sentence.
  • Juju [05:54]: “Stanford's general manager and Andrew Luck. We were talking a little bit about how important this rivalry is for you.”
  • Dan [06:15]: “Oh. Fumble return for a touchdown. Mid—”
• The image of Luck trailing a play on a bike with two wheels in the back adds perfect absurdity:
  • Juju [06:23]: “Andrew Luck was riding a bicycle next to him the last 40 yard line ... A bicycle with two wheels in the back.”

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Running Sponsor Gag:
  • JuJu: “Smirnoff.” [00:21]
  • Dan: “I'm gonna ask you, Chris, what's your favorite game day food?”
    JuJu: “Smirnoff.” [00:17]
• MVP Fun:
  • Chris [02:17]: “If we're going to talk about mvp, we better have a conversation about Norman Powell.”
• Listener Burn:
  • Zaslow [04:21]: “Dan was loud Wrong prediction.”
  • Juju [04:39]: “Yeah, that hasn’t gone so well for me. I don’t love your giggling laughter there.”
• Wardrobe Roasting:
  • Dan [05:30]: “You got money, you could drive to the store. How about you go get yourself a coat?”
  • Chris [05:33]: “All I had was a hooded sweatshirt. I was very cold.”
• Luck on the Sidelines:
  • JuJu [05:54]: “Stanford’s general manager and Andrew Luck. We were talking a little bit about how important this rivalry is for you.”
  • Dan [06:15]: “Oh. Fumble return for a touchdown. Mid—”
  • JuJu [06:23]: “Andrew Luck was riding a bicycle next to him … A bicycle with two wheels in the back.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Smirnoff Sponsorship Gag: [00:00–01:31]
• MVP Nomination Debate (Norman Powell): [01:41–03:21]
• Chip Kelly Sidelight & Listener Comment: [03:51–04:39]
• Zaslow Freezes in Wisconsin: [04:52–05:41]
• Andrew Luck Sideline Interview: [05:41–06:33]

Tone & Takeaways

As always, the tone is irreverent, loose, and playful, with the hosts riffing, roasting, and bouncing off each other's jokes. Sports are discussed, but the show’s unique chemistry, as well as their willingness to chase tangents and let bits breathe, is front and center. For faithful listeners, it’s classic Le Batard postgame—sportsy, silly, and never far from a punchline.