The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: The Big Suey: I Need Your Support
Date: October 20, 2025
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

This episode captures the Dan Le Batard Show's signature blend of irreverent sports talk, family squabbles, and pop culture banter, focusing heavily on recent controversy within their own fantasy football league (PFPI), Miami sports, and their usual dynamic of playful needling, especially at Greg Cody's expense. Greg comes in "hot" over being called a "fool" on air the week prior, leading to a rolling and revealing discussion about show dynamics, comedy at each other's expense, and the blurred lines between work, family, and podcasting. The back half features deep dives into the Miami Hurricanes' recent football loss, questionable coaching decisions, and even the impact of stadium scheduling and PA announcers on local sports culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Greg Cody vs. The Show—Being Called a Fool

• Issue: Greg Cody is upset about being called a "fool" twice on the previous show for being late breaking news about Billy Gill, despite evidence his timing was accurate ([02:57]-[04:12]).
• Dynamics: He expresses frustration at being the show scapegoat “for the sake of a joke.”
• Memorable Quote: “He said, Chris, your dad is a fool. And he repeated that. I'm not a fool. I don't appreciate being called that. Even if, even if it's for the sake of a joke.” —Greg Cody ([03:36])
• Amin’s Wisdom: Amin Elhassan reminds the crew of the cardinal rule: "criticize the action, not the actor"—“Exhibits the behavior of a fool, not calling him a fool.” ([04:12])

2. Family/Podcast Collisions & Voicemail Drama

• PFPI Fantasy League: Junior Greer accuses Greg of colluding in their fantasy league by calling Greg’s wife—also a league member and his wife—to secure votes for rule changes ([13:26-14:04], [22:20-26:20]).
• Voicemail Debacle: Junior has a “drunken and slurring” Greg Cody voicemail he tries to play on air; Greg insists listeners should hear it first on his own podcast, prompting a negotiation around cross-promotion and podcast “clicks” ([11:00]-[22:00]).
• Memorable Quote: “If you want to listen to it, it’s on my podcast...I’m not proud of it.” —Greg Cody ([13:06])
• Showcase of Family Dynamics: The segment is a comic highlight, exposing both the utter seriousness with which Greg takes the fantasy league and the show’s willingness to poke fun at itself.
• Crowd Pleasing RL: "I need your support!” Greg’s plea becomes a running joke and title motif, referenced throughout ([20:41], [26:20], [27:05]).

3. Miami Dolphins Turmoil & Conspiracy

• Franchise in Flux: Discussion centers on the Dolphins’ lack of change despite poor performance and the impact of the Brian Flores lawsuit.
• Controversial Theory: Greg suggests job security for certain executives/coaches may be influenced by the team's legal entanglements, fearing ex-employees could testify against them ([06:31]-[09:10]).
• Memorable Insight: “If you fire Chris Greer, all of a sudden maybe he turns against you in a trial, in a lawsuit.” —Greg Cody ([06:57])

4. Miami Hurricanes Football: Loss & Coaching Critique

• Game Recap: Dissects the Canes’ unexpected loss to Louisville; persistent issues with Mario Cristobal’s stubborn offensive approach.
• Coaching Clinic: Jeff Brohm's schemes for Louisville are lauded for neutralizing Miami's strengths, especially the pass rush ([36:09]-[39:11]).
• Cody’s Take: “That was an ass kicking...I can’t believe it looks close at the end because the Canes just crashed. They got their ass handed to them.” —Greg Cody ([28:43])
• Analysis of Miami’s Problems:
  • Overly conservative run schemes (sticking to the A-gap)
  • Lack of discipline, key procedural penalties
  • Disappointing student section & poor in-game operations ([47:17]-[49:06])
• Memorable Quote: “You stay married to the A gap. You're undisciplined and you get all these procedural penalties that back you up.”—Dan Le Batard ([39:16])

5. Miami Venue Drama & Soccer vs Football

• CFP Playoff Quandary: Reports Miami may not have Hard Rock Stadium available for a college playoff, due to Steven Ross scheduling a La Liga soccer game ([41:20]-[43:25]).
• Local Power Dynamics: Explains how Hurricanes are only tenants; Ross, as stadium owner, has final say.
  • “When you are not the landlord, the landlord can tell you to kick rocks.” —Amin Elhassan ([43:19])

6. Pop Culture & Show Running Bits

• Nuttiest Fan Segment: Competing for “nuttiest fan” this week are BYU (crowd surfing their president) vs. DJ Khaled (doing pregame calisthenics with the Miami Hurricanes) ([23:12]-[23:57]).
• Greg Cody’s Solar Eclipse Enthusiasm: Greg defends his sincere wonder for seemingly everything, including eclipses—earning skepticism from his own son ([17:01]-[17:11]).
• Classic Absurdities: The show revels in bits like the friend “swallowed whole by a shark” story ([35:41]-[36:08]), and the infamous “toe from Oktoberfest” callback ([11:38], [12:27]).

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• Greg Cody on being the butt of the joke:
  “I'm not a fool. I don't appreciate being called that. Even if, even if it's for the sake of a joke.” ([03:40])
• Amin Elhassan on fair criticism:
  "Criticize the action, not the actor…exhibits the behavior of a fool. Not calling him a fool.” ([04:12])
• Greg on fantasy league dedication:
  “If Roger Goodell is trying to pass something with the other owners in the NFL, you don’t think he goes to other owners and say, hey, I need your support.” ([14:02])
• Greg’s plaintive theme:
  “I need your support.” ([20:41], recurring)
• Dan on Canes’ loss:
  “That was an ass kicking. I can’t believe it looks close at the end because the Canes just crashed. They got their ass handed to them.” ([28:43])
• Amin explaining stadium conflict:
  “When you are not the landlord, the landlord can tell you to kick rocks.” ([43:19])
• Dan on student support:
  “The people that go to Miami support the program the least. It’s revolting... And the PA has been inexperienced all season long.” ([47:17])
• Dan, satirizing apology negotiations:
  “I negotiated it poorly...I gave him the apology. He questioned it. And it’s funny that we’re bowing to this whim because again, he’s already published the drunken slurs of punishment and collusion...” ([24:43])
• Stugotz summarizing show/family contradiction:
  "He's not okay with the lateness of the picks, but he is okay being late to his own opinion and late to the show." ([22:36])

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Greg’s Grievance over “Fool” Comment: [02:57]-[04:12]
• Backstory & Fallout from PFPI Voicemail: [11:00]-[22:00]
• Miami Dolphins Lawsuit Theory: [06:31]-[09:10]
• "Hampton Farms Nuttiest Fan" Segment: [23:12]-[23:57]
• Miami Hurricanes’ Loss, Coaching Deep-dive: [28:43]-[39:41]
• CFP Playoff/Hard Rock Stadium/La Liga Issue: [41:20]-[43:25]
• Critique of Game Presentation/PA Announcer: [47:17]-[49:19]
• Ongoing “I need your support” Recurring Joke: Throughout, especially [20:41], [26:20], [27:05], [29:12], [50:04]

Conclusion & Episode Tone

This episode is a classic Le Batard Show blend: revealing, off-the-cuff, interwoven sports analysis and meta-commentary about their own relationships and shared work. Greg Cody brings outsized, sincere energy over seemingly minor sleights and fantasy league disputes, providing fodder for the crew’s running jokes and warmth. The second half shifts to earnest and detailed—if still digressive—breakdowns of Miami Hurricanes football and South Florida sports quirks. Quotes like “I need your support” encapsulate both the self-seriousness and farce the show trades in, making the episode both a running family sitcom and a serious pop-sports panel.

For Further Engagement

• Curious about Greg Cody’s infamous voicemail and his side of the drama? Search for the latest episode of The Greg Cody Show.
• Want to vote for Nuttiest Fan? Go to @LeBatardShow on Instagram.
• Check the 5:24 timestamp on The Greg Cody Show for the now-infamous voicemail.

This summary maintains the show’s casual, sarcastic banter and highlights the episode’s most entertaining and insightful moments, complete with timestamps for easy reference.