Postgame Show: Zaslow Freezes (feat. JuJu Gotti)

Summary

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

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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.

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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.”

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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.”

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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]

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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.

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Transcript

[Dan]

All right, Smirnoff. Official vodka of the NFL. World's number one vodka. Chris, Cody, you're with me here.

[Chris]

Smirnoff.

[Dan]

Wow, you're on the money with Smirnoff.

[Juju]

Smirnoff.

[Dan]

I'm gonna ask you, Chris, what's your favorite game day food?

[Juju]

Smirnoff.

[Dan]

That's your favorite game day drink. What's your favorite game day food?

[Juju]

Smirnoff.

[Dan]

All right, here's the deal. Game day is everything. The noise, the rituals, the passion, the dip, the wings, the dip again.

[Chris]

Smirnoff.

[Dan]

Smirnoff belongs in that mix. Because if you're tailgating or hosting or just sitting there checking your fantasy lineup every 30 seconds, you need Smirnoff. Otherwise, it's not a real game day. They've been doing it since 1864, which is. I don't even want to do the math. It's a long time. It's like when Greg Cody was born. They're award winning, they make cocktails super easy, and they're all about bringing fans together. So, yeah, we do game days. That's their thing. And if you're over 21, you. You should too. Why, Chris?

[Chris]

Smirnoff.

[Dan]

Grab a bottle of Smirnoff at your local retailer and head to smirnoff.com to find recipes of delicious cocktails perfect for game day.

[Chris]

Smirnoff.

[Dan]

Please drink responsibly. Smirnoff, number 21 vodka distilled from grain, 40% alcohol by volume. The Smirnoff Company, New York, New York. Please do not share with anyone under legal drinking age.

[Juju]

The.

[Dan]

Be.

[Zaslo]

Of the day.

[Juju]

This is a Zaslow and Juju exclusive. I should tell you all to check out Alley oop. I will tell you again and again that Juju and Trista have an unusual chemistry different from any other that you will find at Metal Arc. Alley oop. Wherever it is you get your podcast and its own YouTube channel. What do you have? Zaslo for MVB MVP of the day nominees.

[Chris]

Glad you asked, Dan. I don't know if you know about that. Norman Powell.

[Dan]

Different segment.

[Chris]

I do, but if we're gonna have a conversation about MVP, we better be mentioning Norman Powell.

[Juju]

That's crazy.

[Chris]

32 points last night, 11 of 18 overall, and most importantly, a much improved Miami heat team. They're 11 and 6. If your team sucks and then you add a really good player and your team's really good, I don't know what your definition of most valuable is, but that seems pretty valuable to me. So if we're going to talk about mvp, we better have a conversation about Norman Powell.

[Juju]

I'm just. I am going to say it again. 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. Like he's not actually shooting the threes at the rate that Powell is shooting them.

[Chris]

Sounds like you're backing up my case.

[Juju]

Yeah, that. That.

[Dan]

Add to that guys players averaging 25 points per game or more.

[Zaslo]

FVP of.

[Juju]

The day.

[Dan]

On 65% or greater true shooting percentage thus far this season. Jokic, Giannis, sga, Curry, Harden, Norman Powell.

[Juju]

I'm see Jimmy Juju Are you endorsing this nonsense?

[Zaslo]

I always endorse my brother Zaslo. Whatever he has to say, I disagree with him because I I've already called it. The Joker is your 20052526 MVP. But you can't deny what Norman Powell is up to, bruh. Cause like last year when Josh Allen won the mvp, I know Lamar had a spectacular season with but take this man away and that team will be downhill. So I get you bro.

[Juju]

That's right Luka Nutmeg Kevin Love Listener comment of the day. Anything worthy of grabbing from the YouTube chat. I should tell people. By the way, the last two seasons that Chip Kelly was calling plays offensive coordinator for the Raiders this year, 49ers in 2016 a 4 and 23 record with 17 points a game. 17 points a game. That's the highest paid offensive coordinator in the league.

[Dan]

UCLA too.

[Juju]

That's according to Josh Dubow. That's not. That is not my stat. Juju Listener of the day.

[Zaslo]

Yes sir. I'm going to Ben Gardner. 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.

[Juju]

Yeah, that hasn't gone so well for me. I don't love your giggling laughter there. Don't love it. Can't get over my dad's reaction.

[Zaslo]

Dan was wrong. Dan was wrong. Hoodies right now available on levitar af.com.

[Juju]

Speaking of hoodies, you guys will believe this and won't believe this. Zaslo went to Madison, Wisconsin and did a morning show outdoors wearing just University of Miami like gear. Like he was just wearing a sweatshirt.

[Chris]

Is that a sweatshirt? Sweatshirt?

[Juju]

I've heard it. 20 degrees. 20 degrees Madison Morning. He's dressed like you would dress for spring break.

[Chris]

What would make you believe that? I, I, I have that type of clothing.

[Dan]

Do you have money?

[Juju]

You're an adult.

[Chris]

Yeah, but I just, I, I don't have.

[Dan]

You. You have a car?

[Chris]

I don't have a car. Yeah, I have a car.

[Dan]

Can you drive to a store?

[Chris]

You got a driver's license? I don't know how cold it's going to be. The places I go, I show up and I deal with it.

[Dan]

So you got a car?

[Juju]

He doesn't have any winter clothes.

[Dan]

You got money, you could drive to the store. How about you go get yourself a coat?

[Chris]

All right. Well, I don't, 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.

[Juju]

Juju, can I tickle you on the way out here just by playing to you a a in game interview with Andrew Luck. Exactly as you imagine an in game interview would go with somebody who loves Stanford this much.

[Zaslo]

Yes, sir.

[Juju]

Stanford's general manager and Andrew Luck. We were talking a little bit about how important this rivalry is for you.

[Dan]

Being able to be a part of it.

[Chris]

How meaningful is it?

[Zaslo]

Ah, it's huge.

[Juju]

It was great to be as a.

[Zaslo]

Player and now be as a GM and watch these guys.

[Juju]

I'm going to watch here for a second ball. Go, Jay, go. Go Jay, go.

[Dan]

Oh. Fumble return for a touchdown. Mid.

[Chris]

School drink.

[Juju]

Andrew Luck was riding a bicycle next to him the last 40 yard line of last 40 yards. A bicycle with two wheels in the back. Thank you, Juju. Appreciate the time, sir.

[Zaslo]

Yes, sir. Thank you, guys.