Podcast Summary: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: The Big Suey: Best Dismissal (August 28, 2025)

Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Billy Gill, Greg Cody, and more
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Overview

This episode centers on both the usual lighthearted banter around sports, pop culture, and the idiosyncrasies of everyday life, as well as a tongue-in-cheek celebration of dismissiveness: The 2025 Suey Awards for “Best Dismissal.” The crew provides their typically irreverent commentary on everything from breakfast sandwiches and office spreads to Lionel Messi’s ageless brilliance and a cavalcade of people and things worthy of being "dismissed."

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Workplace Food Culture & Zaslow’s Radio Rise

• Early Segment (05:00-06:50)

  • The crew jokes about Zaslow getting "late career stardom" and perks like first-class flights from ESPN.
  • They share quips about different standards in radio versus new media:
  • Greg Cody observes: "My dad still wanders around making fun of ESPN because he says... They gave me a contract where they gave me first class flights, and then they didn’t send me anywhere." (04:47)

• Zaslow's appetite and the high value of provided food in the radio/Meadowlark workspace are roasted incessantly.

  • Billy Gill: "If I’ve learned anything about Zaslow... my guy gets after it, okay?" (03:47)

• Running joke on the value of being fed at work versus previous radio jobs:

  • "They were not feeding him, they were eating him." – Greg Cody (06:40)

2. Lionel Messi's MLS Heroics & The Messi vs. Ronaldo Debate

• Game recap (07:10 - 13:00):

  • Discussion of Messi scoring two clutch goals (77', 88') for Inter Miami in a Leagues Cup match against Orlando.

  • The crew expresses disbelief at Messi's elite performance despite his age and recent injuries.

  • Dan Le Batard: "He’s already done it against the best competition... and he’s still at the top of the sport. It doesn’t make any sense to me." (07:12)

  • They clarify tournament structures and mock the confusion surrounding soccer cups in the U.S.

  • Billy Gill: "Is this the one they give you the serving dish for?" (08:31)

• Messi vs. Ronaldo’s Career Paths (09:50-13:20):

  • Discusses Saudi offers, Messi's legacy compared to Ronaldo, and perceived tarnishing of reputation.
  • Greg Cody notes the aging of sports stars vs. Messi’s longevity: "At this age in that sport, you’re not supposed to have the legs against young people in the 88th minute..." (11:28)
  • Dan Le Batard claims the “debate got put to rest with the World Cup” (11:55) and highlights Messi's continued relevance for Argentina.

3. Aging, Greatness & Athlete Longevity

• Multi-sport comparisons (13:05-14:50):
  • Reflecting on how stars like Serena Williams, Brady, LeBron, and Messi maintain top form beyond typical career arcs.
  • Greg Cody: "...to have Messi age to separate himself from Ronaldo at the age when these people should fall apart... I watched when Messi became the best player in the world." (13:05)

4. Oddities of Modern Life: Thermometer Locks & Notaries

• Pharmacy security (18:33-21:04):
  • Billy Gill describes the weirdness of needing assistance for items like thermometers and razors due to anti-theft measures.
  • "I think if you take a magnet, you can unlock all those locks..." – Billy Gill (20:32)
• Notaries (38:49-39:09):
  • Chris Cody and Billy Gill riff on the archaic but persistent practice of notarizing documents: "My friend's mom's gonna stamp this paper. Now it's official." (38:49)

5. Suey Awards: Best Dismissal – Nominees and Memorable Dismissals

• Segment Start (25:30):
  • Classic clips of the year's most savage, funny, or bizarre dismissals from show regulars and famous guests.
  • Range from dismissing European culture to declining to entertain certain sports analysis or public figures.

Selected Dismissal Highlights

• Billy Gill on Europe:
  "Europe sucks. I don’t know if you’re aware of this. That’s why everybody’s here in America, because everyone decided...Europe is terrible." (27:59)
• Bob Costas dismissing Billy Gill:
  "This is what happens when you don’t know jack shit, okay? Saturday Night Live, Letterman, Leno, Carson, Conan, basketball, Pootie Tang, the paper..." (33:01)
• Nick Turturro on Bob Costas:
  "I can’t take Costas no more. ...Can you let it breathe please? We know you know a lot about baseball. Stop being, you know, smarter than the game." (29:40)
• Jessica Smetana on Halloween in Miami:
  "It’s not spooky at all in Florida. It’s 100 degrees. There’s no giant skeletons. There’s no jack o’ lanterns. Just cafecito." (39:12)

On Show Culture & The Art of Dismissal

• Greg Cody: "You crushed that category...I did not realize we might have a challenger to a Stugotz dismissal this year." (42:25)
• Billy Gill’s ability to joyfully irritate “self-important people” is a recurring theme.
  • "There’s no people’s time I like to waste more than important people." – Billy Gill (41:25)

6. Inner Circles & Best Friendships

• Friend groups (21:00-23:40):
  • The crew explores the concept of “inner circles,” best friends, and exclusivity. Billy admits to a minuscule trusted circle; Chris Cody laments not having a clear best friend.
  • "You don’t wanna be in my inner circle. I don’t wanna be in my inner circle." – Billy Gill (21:50)
  • Greg Cody: "It’s unusual not to have a best friend." (22:57)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:47 | Billy Gill | "If I've learned anything about Zaslow... my guy gets after it, okay?" | | 04:47 | Greg Cody | "My dad still wanders around making fun of ESPN... They gave me first class flights & never sent me anywhere." | | 07:12 | Dan Le Batard | "He's already done it against the best competition... and he's still at the top of the sport." | | 11:28 | Greg Cody | "...at this age in that sport, you're not supposed to have the legs against young people..." | | 11:55 | Dan Le Batard | "...that debate got put to rest with the World Cup and what he was able to do then." | | 20:32 | Billy Gill | "I think if you take a magnet, you can unlock all those locks and just get the thermometers..."| | 21:50 | Billy Gill | "You don’t wanna be in my inner circle. I don’t wanna be in my inner circle." | | 27:59 | Billy Gill | "Europe sucks. I don’t know if you’re aware of this..." | | 33:01 | Bob Costas | "This is what happens when you don't know jack shit, okay? ... Pootie Tang, the paper..." | | 39:12 | Jessica Smetana| "It's not spooky at all in Florida. ...Just cafecito. It's hot all the time and it sucks." | | 41:25 | Billy Gill | "There’s no people’s time I like to waste more than important people." | | 42:25 | Greg Cody | "You crushed that category...we might have a challenger to a Stugotz dismissal this year." |

Suey Award Segment Structure (25:30–44:00)

• Rapid-fire montage of best dismissals from crew & guests: from sports personalities (Bob Costas, David Sampson) to cultural topics (Europe, Oscars, emotional-support animals).
• Spirited, irreverent debate about why "dismissing" things makes for such good content.
• Recognition of Billy Gill’s prodigious output in the art of on-air dismissals.

Episode Vibe & Tone

• Irreverent, self-deprecating, and sharply observational.
• Banter-driven, full of inside jokes and affectionate ribbing.
• Playfully combative, especially around generational divides, cultural preferences, and sports fanaticism.

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment Description | Timestamp Range | |-----------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Zaslow, food, & radio stardom | 03:45 - 07:00 | | Messi, MLS, and aging athletes | 07:10 - 14:50 | | Thermometers, razors, and pharmacy oddities | 18:33 - 21:04 | | Inner circles & friendship | 21:00 - 23:40 | | Suey Awards for Best Dismissal montage | 25:30 - 44:00 |

Memorable Moments

• Billy Gill’s Europe rant as an all-time classic, equating Epcot in Disney to a superior version of the entire continent (27:59).
• Bob Costas roasting Billy Gill live and then hearing later that Costas texted Adnan Virk, saying he "scorched him" (33:01, 41:12).
• The Suey montage: A celebration of the show’s penchant for irreverence, featuring a parade of dismissals targeting everyone from Tom Brady's teeth to the concept of vow renewals.

Conclusion

This episode is a microcosm of what makes The Dan Le Batard Show so beloved: sports analysis, deeply unserious social commentary, and a grand celebration of the art of the dismissive burn. Whether breaking down Messi’s unbreakable brilliance, lampooning office lunch hierarchy, or awarding the best on-air snubs, the show remains a jubilant pylon at the intersection of fandom, culture, and comedy.

For more highlights and to vote on the 2025 Suey Awards, visit lebatardaf.com
Winners announced September 2nd!