Episode Overview

Podcast: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Episode: Potgame Show: Alperen Shane Goon (feat. Julian G.)
Date: November 20, 2025
Setting: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

This episode delivers the signature energetic, improvisational banter of Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the crew, exploring topics from NBA standouts to pop culture, while weaving in running jokes, rapidfire polls, and heartfelt community shoutouts. Julian G. joins the panel for a segment heavy on NBA talk—particularly rising star Alperen Şengün (“Shane Goon” in panel parlance)—plus playful jabs at movie frauds, lively poll results, and reminders of gratitude throughout the holiday season.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Thursday Thunder Parlay Picks & NFL Chatter

• Julian G. lays out his Thursday Thunder picks, focusing on NFL player prop bets:
  • Tyrell Shavers over 1.5 receptions (Buffalo's depleted offense)
  • Nico Collins over 4 catches (Houston's top target)
  • Xavier Hutchinson over 1.5 catches
  • Jaden Higgins over 2.5 receptions (connects with Davis Mills)
• Julian’s confident enthusiasm sets the tone:
  "Thursday Thunder, yet again back on the block. And we're gonna win, baby." [01:15]

Behind the Scenes: The “Bat Jack” Choreography

• Praise for the “one take” nature of football show intro choreography.
• Chris highlights the difficulty:
  "The football one, they did it in one take— that's one continuous take. They never cut. And I'm like, oh, that's a lot. The lip syncing, the synchronicity, the stunt work, like, that's really hard." [04:14]
• Inside jokes about the (much longer) number of takes for the basketball version.

NBA Spotlight: Alperen “Shane Goon” Şengün

• Main debate: Is Alperen Şengün getting enough national love?
• Julian G.:
  "Is it time to start having a conversation about Alpine Shangoon?" [04:47]
• Chris:
  "You got to say it like Reggie Miller says it— Shane Goon." [04:57]
• Consensus: Şengün is trending toward undeniable All-Star status.
• Chris frames the debate:
  "Maybe I'm in my bubble here, but I kind of feel like...we’re not looking past him anymore, are we?" [05:07]
• Julian laments the relative lack of hype:
  "I guess I'm watching the wrong television shows because they don't make as big of a deal as I think they should be making about my boy." [05:20]

Judge Zaslow Movie Fraud Court

• Entertaining sidebar: Is Jonathan Zaslow a "movie fraud"?
• Chris (as Judge Amin):
  "The court finds him guilty as charged for the unforgivable. He's a fraud, man." [06:36]
• Criteria for fraudulence: Zaslow hasn't seen Dodgeball, Rambo, or James Bond movies.
• Chris drives it home:
  "You can't have not seen Rambo, not seen James Bond, and not seen Dodgeball. That's three decades..." [07:01]

Hero of the Day Shoutouts

• Julian G. celebrates:
  • Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s $700M+ in donations to HBCUs.
  • The family of Bryce Dunlap (21, deceased), who donated organs, saving broadcaster Bernie Kosar.
• Julian brings heart to the segment:
  "Hats off to her as well as the brother, Bryce Dunlap...all the prayers and wishes with the family..." [07:27]

Audience Polls & Pop Culture Debates

• Is basketball a winter sport?

  • 62% say "yes"

• Should all your movie opinions be disqualified if you haven't seen Dodgeball?

  • 81% say "yes"

• Would Wemby make a great first baseman?

  • 53% say "no"

• 'Maverick' film: James Garner or Mel Gibson vehicle?

  • 65% say “Mel Gibson”

• Is Kyle Shanahan (NFL coach) capable of “that”?

  • 79% say “yes”

• Notable remarks:

  • Julian G.:
    "Will Wimby make a great first baseman? 53% of the audience says no, he wouldn’t." [08:31]
    "He's too tall." [08:41]
  • Chris:
    "He could do the splits." [08:37]

Heartfelt Closing Notes & Holiday Reflection

• Julian reminds listeners about supporting friends and those who may be isolated over the holiday season:
  • "Everybody ain't got a lot of friends, you feel me? So even if you're not going to invite them, at least call your friends, check up on your partners because this holiday season be lonely..." [09:55]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "I just want to ask you because we impromptu right now a little bit. Is it time to start having a conversation about Alpine Shangoon?"
  — Julian G. [04:47]
• "The court finds him guilty as charged for the unforgivable. He's a fraud, man."
  — Chris (as Judge Amin) [06:36]
• "If you haven't seen Dodgeball, should all your movie opinions be disqualified? Audience 81%...say yes."
  — Julian G. [08:19]
• "This is the weekend for friends giving. A lot of friends giving around the world. Thanksgiving next week. So remember, while you having the friends giving...call your friends, check up on your partners..."
  — Julian G. [09:55]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Thursday Thunder NFL Picks: 01:15–02:37
• Bat Jack Choreography Talk: 03:48–04:43
• Alperen Şengün NBA Discussion: 04:47–05:37
• Judge Zaslow: Movie Fraud Court: 05:55–07:17
• Hero of the Day Shoutouts: 07:25–08:06
• Audience Poll Results & Pop Culture Debate: 08:09–09:50
• Holiday Reflection & Closing Notes: 09:55–10:34

Summary

This episode is a dynamic blend of sports talk, inside jokes, and genuine community, with the crew’s trademark mix of sharp banter and heartfelt moments. Popular NBA rising star Alperen Şengün gets his flowers (and playful mispronunciations), while pop culture “fraud” detection provokes laughs and passionate opinions from hosts and listeners alike. The team serves up gratitude and reminders of empathy amid the fun, making for an episode as resonant as it is irreverent.