Podcast Summary: The Big Suey: Just Add Water With Katie Ledecky

Podcast Information

• Title: The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
• Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz
• Episode: The Big Suey: Just Add Water With Katie Ledecky
• Release Date: July 30, 2025
• Description: From the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and their team share unique perspectives on sports, pop culture, and more. This episode features segments like the daily “Local Hour” focusing on the South Florida scene, the Big Suey, and other surprises.

1. Opening and Personal Anecdotes ([17:23] - [07:00])

The episode begins with light-hearted banter between the hosts, transitioning from advertisements to personal discussions. Chris Cote shares a humorous yet insightful story about his teenage son challenging him to become the "man of the house."

• Chris Cote: "We're the Zaslow mansion. If you want to be man of the house, step up, man." ([04:33])

This segment delves into the dynamics of parenting teenagers, emphasizing the balance between maintaining authority and allowing independence.

• Chris Cote: "Dinner is a nightly battle in the Zaslow mansion." ([02:25])

2. Favorite Moments in Baseball ([17:53] - [23:38])

Transitioning to sports, Chris Cote presents his Top Five Favorite Things in Baseball, sparking a lively discussion among the hosts.

1. Pickle Situations

   • Chris Cote: "I love a good pickle because I love when it gets all the position players out of their position and they all have to cover for each other." ([18:35])

   The hosts discuss the strategic chaos that pickles bring to the game, highlighting defensive challenges and the excitement they generate.

2. Player Trades During Games

   • Chris Cote: "My favorite thing in all of baseball is when you get traded to the team you're playing against." ([22:32])

   An example cited is the rare instance of a player being traded during a doubleheader, leading to intriguing in-game dynamics.

3. First Home Runs and Silent Treatments

   • Chris Cote: "When a player hits his first ever home run and then he comes into the dugout and everyone ignores the silent treatment." ([19:32])

   This moment underscores team camaraderie and the initial awkwardness following significant personal achievements.

4. Manager Confrontations with Umpires

   • Chris Cote: "When a manager confronts the umpire and protests the remainder of the game." ([19:39])

   Discussing the tradition and tension between managers and umpires, the hosts appreciate the drama it adds to the sport.

5. Unique Trades and Their Impacts

   • Chris Cote: "The Baltimore Orioles traded Sir Anthony to the Blue Jays in the middle of a doubleheader." ([21:55])

   This rare occurrence highlights the unpredictability of trades and their immediate effects on games.

3. NBA Player Skills and Cheating in Sports ([09:01] - [25:24])

The conversation shifts to basketball, focusing on the extraordinary skills of NBA players and the pervasive issue of cheating within the sport.

• Highlighting Exceptional Talent

  • Israel Gutierrez: "Look how far Luka Doncic is. He just casually... doesn't move a leg muscle. He made a two-hand shot from way back." ([09:07])

    The hosts marvel at the precision and skill of players like Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry, comparing their abilities to that of "aliens."

• Cheating Concerns

  • John Zaslow: "Baseball's the cheatingest ass sport in the world... They hacked the Cardinals, hacked the Astros." ([23:38])

    The discussion delves into various cheating scandals, emphasizing baseball's history with performance-enhancing substances and data hacking.

• Speculations on Future Cheating Methods

  • Chris Cote: "Maybe they could cork the B: Working the bat. Who knew you could take equipment and make it better?" ([25:06])

    The hosts speculate on potential future methods of cheating, blending humor with genuine concern over the integrity of sports.

4. The State of Comedy in Film ([26:43] - [34:45])

The hosts transition to discussing the landscape of comedy films, particularly focusing on the upcoming release of a new Naked Gun movie.

• Reviving Classic Comedies

  • Mike Ryan: "I'm really excited for the Naked Gun. It's going to save comedy." ([37:04])

    They express optimism that the new film could rejuvenate the genre, drawing parallels to the clever humor of classics like Airplane! and the original Naked Gun series.

• Challenges for Modern Comedies

  • John Zaslow: "Comedies are not getting greenlit anymore. They're having short theater runs." ([30:53])

    The hosts discuss the diminishing presence of pure comedies in theaters, attributing it to the rise of streaming and changing audience behaviors.

• Potential for Box Office Success

  • John Zaslow: "I think the comedies are coming back. This movie is going to set box office numbers from the last decade." ([34:05])

    Despite the challenges, there is a hopeful outlook that new comedies can still achieve significant success.

5. Real or Fake Podcasts Game ([42:01] - [46:37])

In an interactive segment, the hosts engage in a game to determine whether certain podcast names are real or fabricated.

• Game Mechanics

  • The hosts present podcast titles, and each tries to guess their authenticity based on their knowledge and intuition.

• Examples and Outcomes

  • "In the Trenches with AQ Shipley"

    • Chris Cote: "I'm saying real." ([43:04])
    • Billy Gil: "It's a real podcast." ([43:12])

  • "Life is Short with Justin Long"

    • John Zaslow: "I'm going to say not real. I don't think Justin Long has a podcast." ([43:41])

  • "Big Mouth with Lisa Rena"

    • All Hosts: "I'm going to say fake." ([44:02])

  • "From the Point with Trae Young"

    • All Hosts: "It's a real podcast." ([43:50])

  This segment showcases the hosts' knowledge of the podcasting landscape and provides entertainment through their banter and joking disagreements.

6. Closing Remarks and Final Advertisements ([46:37] - End)

The episode concludes by circling back to advertisements, mirroring the opening segments. Despite being titled with Katie Ledecky, her presence is not evident in the transcript, suggesting either a thematic tie-in or a promotion segment that was not fully captured.

• Repeated Cuervo Advertisement:
  • Mike Ryan: "Now's a good time to remember where tequila's story truly began. In 1795, Cuervo invented tequila." ([46:03])

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Chris Cote: "Dinner is a nightly battle in the Zaslow mansion." ([02:25])
• Chris Cote: "I love a good pickle because I love when it gets all the position players out of their position and they all have to cover for each other." ([18:35])
• John Zaslow: "Baseball's the cheatingest ass sport in the world... They hacked the Cardinals, hacked the Astros." ([23:38])
• Mike Ryan: "I'm really excited for the Naked Gun. It's going to save comedy." ([37:04])
• John Zaslow: "I think the comedies are coming back. This movie is going to set box office numbers from the last decade." ([34:05])

Conclusion

This episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz offers a rich tapestry of discussions ranging from personal anecdotes about parenting teenagers, passionate debates about baseball's quirks, admiration for NBA superstars' skills, concerns over sports' cheating scandals, and a hopeful outlook on the revival of classic comedy films. The interactive Real or Fake Podcasts Game adds an engaging and entertaining element, showcasing the hosts' chemistry and deep knowledge of pop culture.

Listeners are treated to a blend of humor, insightful sports analysis, and heartfelt conversations, making this episode both informative and thoroughly entertaining for fans of the show and newcomers alike.