The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: The Big Suey: Is Greg a Dope Fiend?
Date: October 27, 2025
Recording Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

This episode of The Big Suey dives into the wild world of college football coaching firings, the escalating impatience among fans and boosters, and the uniquely Le Batard-flavored sports bickering. From Greg Cody’s sodium-packed olive challenge to a dissection of the Brian Kelly firing and viral college football clips, Dan, Stugotz, and the crew offer signature banter, irreverence, and occasional absurdities—plus, Greg’s possible title as a “dope fiend.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Greg Cody’s Olive Challenge (01:37–04:46)

• Greg Cody previously boasted he could do the show with nine olives in his mouth; the group decides to test this claim on-air.
• The olives prove to be much larger than Greg expected, leading to cringe and laughter in the studio.
• Greg struggles, managing only part of the challenge, mumbling through a plug for his podcast.
  • Memorable Quote:
    • “Much bigger than I thought they’d be. Oh, they’re different, the L’s. I had mine that big. I mean, these are this big. These are like the size of eggs.” — Greg Cody (03:08)
  • Dan expresses nausea watching Greg.
  • Greg draws a bizarre comparison: “I feel like I’m eating a University of Miami football uniform.” (03:32)

2. Discussion: Tanking and Miami Dolphins Arguments (04:09–05:08)

• After Greg’s olive feat, he plugs his podcast’s Halloween special and teases a heated Dolphins argument with his son Christopher.
• Dan and Greg argue over tanking in sports and whether “winning good” means anything if it moves the team down in the draft order.

3. Brian Kelly Firing at LSU: Are Standards Too High? (05:09–13:37)

• The group unpacks the sudden firing of LSU’s Brian Kelly and the massive buyout (~$53-58 million).

  • “Brian Kelly is another one…Now that when those people started meeting, the important decision makers at LSU… 34 and 14 is unacceptable to them because they’ve lost three of their last four games.” — Christopher (07:20)

• Dan and Christopher breakdown the cultural expectations at LSU: winning 10 games isn’t enough—they demand championships.

• Stugotz highlights that although hiring Kelly was odd initially, he never seemed the right fit for LSU.

  • “Always someone else’s fault. Now that’s always been Brian Kelly. But success usually follows him and this wasn’t the level of success they had there.” — Stugotz (08:27)

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Can you imagine your coach tells you that during the game, ‘this is going to cost you your effing job?’” — Dan Le Batard (06:27)
  • “It was a strange hiring. He has that weird appearance at the basketball game where he talks about his family and it’s just weird vibes the entire time.” — Stugotz (08:14)

• The crew discusses how the high-pressure, impatient culture is fueled by wealthy boosters.

  • “Money has power. Let me clutch my pearls. What? Just take a look at the White House.” — Stugotz (11:26)

Subpoint: Comparing College and Pro Coaching

• Christopher questions whether high coach turnover is bad, pointing out that coaches in the NFL get even less time.
• The illusion of college football’s “amateurism” is gone; the sport is as ruthless as professional leagues now.
  • “College football has done nothing but grow…It’s professional sports now, and these coaches are being treated like NFL coaches.” — Christopher (12:03)

4. Sound Clip Montage: Brian Kelly’s LSU Tenure (09:59–10:15, 18:26–20:19)

• Brian Kelly’s Infamous Accent:
  • The group plays the “family” speech with Kelly’s forced southern accent.
    • “It’s a great night to be a Tiger. I’m here with my family…” — Brian Kelly (09:59)
• Media Meltdowns:
  • Sound of Kelly slamming the table (“And we’re sitting here again talking about the same things…” [18:43])
  • Soundbite of Kelly berating a reporter after a win, getting defensive about criticisms.
    • “We played the game to win the game…What do you want? You want us to win 70 to nothing against Florida to keep you happy?” — Brian Kelly (19:12)
• The group notes there’s little love lost for Kelly; his arrogance and lack of accountability are widely disliked.

5. NFL Injuries: Viewer Reactions & Player Safety (24:55–29:17)

• The crew debates whether they can stomach gruesome on-field injuries, referencing recent incidents.
  • “I don’t want to see it. It’s a little too true for me on what it is that we’re enjoying so much every weekend.” — Dan Le Batard (24:55)
• They mention the public and NFL’s varied responses to showing these moments on television.
• Discussion turns to recent concussion tent fines; the importance of separating medical and coaching influence is highlighted.

6. College Football Weekend Takeaways (31:38–36:14)

• Stugotz and Christopher focus on:
  • The SEC’s perceived decline — “Mike Ryan appears to be right on: the SEC is a total fraud.” — Christopher (32:09)
  • Georgia Tech’s resurgence; quietly undefeated and making a case in the ACC.
  • Ole Miss’ win over Oklahoma, coach Lane Kiffin’s mind games and “job search” rumors.
    • “Lane Kiffin must be super likable to these players…99% of coaches who are going to do that right there on live television to a player who just lost a big game, it’s not going to end [so well].” — Dan Le Batard (35:02)

7. Viral Moments & Listener Interactions (38:13–40:12)

• Highlights from the weekend:
  • “Naked Duck” in Oregon student section.
  • Shirtless “old man” Indiana fan; leads to discussion about aging, bodies, and Greg Cody’s own physique.
• Stugotz (joking): “Chris, we’ve done this before, but show me your belly button.” (39:17)
• Cody [about the Indiana fan]: “Good for you, old man. I wish I had that look in the mirror, I’ll tell you that.” (39:24)

8. Is Greg Cody a "Dope Fiend"? (40:32–40:37)

• Greg Cody denies accusations he’s a “dope fiend,” instead claiming he gets a “natural high” from extra caffeine. The group jokes about Greg’s sodium and caffeine consumption habits.
  • “It says natural high. You know, I’m not a dope fiend. I need a natural high.” — Greg Cody (40:32)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• “Much bigger than I thought they’d be. These are like the size of eggs.” — Greg Cody on the olive challenge (03:08)
• “34 and 14 is unacceptable to them because they’ve lost three of their last four games.” — Christopher on LSU firing Brian Kelly (07:20)
• “Can you imagine your coach tells you that during the game, ‘this is going to cost you your effing job?’” — Dan Le Batard (06:27)
• “Money has power. Let me clutch my pearls. What? Just take a look at the White House.” — Stugotz (11:26)
• “It’s a great night to be a Tiger. I’m here with my family and we are so excited…” — Brian Kelly “accent” clip (09:59)
• “We played the game to win the game. We played the game to win the game.” — Brian Kelly, defensive at reporter (19:12)
• “College football has done nothing but grow…It’s professional sports now, and these coaches are being treated like NFL coaches.” — Christopher (12:03)
• “Naked duck in the Oregon student section…luckily he’s kind of covering himself up with his right hand…” — Christopher (38:13)
• “It says natural high. You know, I’m not a dope fiend. I need a natural high.” — Greg Cody (40:32)

Episode Flow & Atmosphere

• The banter is riotous, irreverent, and often meta—especially in the way the group pokes fun at each other and the absurdity of contemporary sports culture.
• Listener polls and viral fan segments keep the show interactive and grounded in internet sports fandom.
• There’s a balance between substantive takes (especially on coaching firings) and comedic asides (olive challenge, shirtless fans, “dope fiend” jokes).

Important Segments & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | 01:37–04:46| Greg Cody’s Olive Challenge | | 05:09–13:37| Brian Kelly at LSU & College Coaching Job Security | | 18:26–20:19| Brian Kelly Sound Clips (meltdowns, infamous quotes) | | 24:55–29:17| NFL Injuries: TV Coverage and Concussion Protocols | | 31:38–36:14| CFB Weekend Takeaways: SEC, ACC, Lane Kiffin Drama | | 38:13–40:12| Viral Fan Segments and Greg Cody’s Physique | | 40:32–40:37| "Is Greg a Dope Fiend?" (Greg on caffeine/sodium) |

Summary

This episode encapsulates why The Dan Le Batard Show is a pillar of sports comedy and commentary. From lampooning college football’s impatience with high-priced firings to celebrating the quirkiest moments of fan culture, the gang’s irreverent, incisive, and always entertaining. Greg Cody’s olive adventure, Lane Kiffin’s troll energy, and the Brian Kelly “family” accent all serve the show’s mission: to find the joy, weirdness, and debate in sports—especially when it’s a little too serious for its own good.