The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: The Big Suey: Nude In The Name Of Leadership (feat. Nick Wright)
Date: January 14, 2026

OVERVIEW

In this episode, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the crew are joined by Nick Wright (FS1’s "First Things First") for a rapid-fire, sports-heavy discussion live from Miami. The episode covers NFL playoff narratives, individual legacies, Miami sports, college football, and the value of leadership—both in and out of clothes. There is banter about sports media reputations, passionate debates over Miami’s football culture, and classic show nonsense, blending humor with substantial sports analysis.

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS & INSIGHTS

1. Aaron Rodgers’ Legacy: "A compliment to say you underachieved"

• [01:36] Nick Wright gives a succinct yet biting take on Aaron Rodgers’s career, noting how reaching the 9th or 10th spot all-time among QBs as "a compliment to say you underachieved."
  • Quote: “It’s odd to be one of the 10 greatest players in the history of your sport at your position and still have underachieved, but I think that’s what he did.” – Nick Wright [01:54]

2. Mike Tomlin’s Playoff Struggles

• [02:53] Nick uses a creative analogy relating Tomlin’s results to Le Batard’s show—a high tide raising boats, exposing the challenge in the postseason.
• [05:03] Argues the Steelers’ pursuit of .500 seasons over championship ceilings was their undoing.
  • Quote: “It felt like near the end they were prioritizing high floor rather than high ceiling and I think that got in his way.” – Nick Wright [05:03]

3. Lamar Jackson: On the Downside of Peak Years?

• [06:19] Nick lays out his reservations on Lamar’s future as a premier quarterback, linking his passing success to defensive fear of his run.
  • Quote: “Do I think Lamar Jackson is likely to ever reach the peaks he has already reached? No.” – Nick Wright [06:19]
• Suggests Baltimore’s best chance was the 2024 AFC title game, now lost to history.

4. Nick Wright on Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift & Celebrity Circles

• [08:01] Nick stays humble, clarifying his relationship with Kelce while debunking any proximity to a Taylor Swift wedding invite.

5. OKC, The Spurs, and the 'Tall Skinny Rivalry'

• [08:59] Nick unpacks the unique matchups between Oklahoma City and San Antonio, highlighting young team dynamics and the “Wimby vs. Chet” narrative.
• Shares key NBA wisdom: Teams rarely repeat as champions, referencing the Lakers as the anomaly.

6. NFL Playoff Chaos: Packers’ Loss and Bears’ Magic

• [10:36] Discussions on the wildest playoff losses, Nick marvels at Green Bay’s collapse versus Chicago, comparing it to legendary NFL meltdowns.
  • Quote: “I have never seen a game lost like that... the Bears, trailing by double digits with five minutes left... For everyone else in the sport, it’s a 2% chance of victory. For the Bears, it’s a 50/50 shot.” – Nick Wright [11:25]

7. College Football – Miami’s National Title Shot

• [17:09] Nick reveals conflicting loyalties, ultimately picking Miami against Indiana. Expresses nostalgia for Hurricanes glory and the joy of the U thriving again.
  • Quote: “I like when the U is rolling. I like when Michael Irvin accidentally reveals he has washboard 8-pack abs. I like Ibis. I’ve never done cocaine but I imagine I’d like that. So I’m going for the Canes.” – Nick Wright [17:29]

8. NFL 'Super Teams' There Are None… and a Rams/Bills Super Bowl?

• [19:00] Nick discusses the parity in this NFL season, with no dominating ‘super team’ like the 2007 Patriots or modern Chiefs.
• Picks Rams vs. Bills, praising Josh Allen as the tournament’s best player.

9. “Pressure is a Privilege”: The Josh Allen Discourse

• [20:38] Nick pushes back on “pressure-less” analysis: The only way to become a legend is to win under high stakes.
  • Quote: “That’s the way you become a legend…doing legendary moments when the stakes are high. So, I say all that to say this: you’re welcome, Josh Allen, for the pressure.” – Nick Wright [22:48]
• Argues Allen’s clutch moments must be celebrated, not downplayed.

10. The LeBron Debate: All-Star at 50?

• [25:43] Spirited banter about whether LeBron James can be an all-star at 50, with Nick defending audacious predictions and poking at show arguments.

MEMORABLE MOMENTS & QUOTES

• Nick Wright’s Take on Leadership (and Humor):

  • “I will do it in the name of leadership to show Greg Cody how it is to help the show. Because the show should come first, not Greg Cody. He doesn’t understand that. He thinks Greg Cody should always come first.” – Dan Le Batard [34:09]

• Miami Football Fandom, Reputations & Overheated Debate:

  • “Our minds, bodies and spirits have been in hell since Halloween. You’re walking into an asylum... Spot the goddamn ball.” – Mike Ryan quoting his own Threads post to fire up Canes Nation [35:06]
  • Dan and Mike Ryan square off about Mario Cristobal’s coaching reputation:
    • Mike: “What is this reputation? Do we follow the sport?... It’s ignorant to say that.” [44:25]
    • Dan: “...it’s not me doing it, Mike—it’s me hearing it everywhere. Like I said, reputationally, purposefully... thinking it might soften you some. How’d that go for me?” [44:56]

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS WITH TIMESTAMPS

• [05:58] Nick predicts Mike Tomlin will join Fox:
  “I think he is a great, great head coach and I also think he’s likely going to be a colleague of mine at Fox. So welcome to the team.”
• [11:25] Analysis of improbable NFL comebacks and unique team stats for Chicago Bears.
• [22:48] Nick lavishes high expectations on Josh Allen; discusses the media’s role in shaping narratives.
• [25:57] Quick hit on LeBron’s post-streak resurgence:
  “Since [letting that streak go], he’s been a top 10 player in the league. See you.” – Nick Wright

SHOW TRADITIONS, CHAOS, AND RUNNING JOKES

• Leadership “Nude”: Dan pledges to pose nude on carpet in the studio to demonstrate “putting the show first,” after Greg Cody’s failed recreation of an old Miami ad [34:08].
• Miami Football Obsession: Heartfelt, at times hilariously overwrought, debates about Mario Cristobal’s coaching, Miami’s playoff reputation, and the Hazing/leadership culture of the show itself.
• Friendly Bickering: Banter between Nick Wright and the regular crew typifies the show’s blend of affection, irritation, and performative outrage.
• Mike Ryan’s Fandom: Passionate monologues from Mike Ryan about Miami’s "us-against-the-world" mindset, crystallized in his Threads hype post.

FINAL THOUGHTS

This episode is a quintessential Dan Le Batard Show installment: sharp, funny, unpredictable, and full of inside jokes. Nick Wright fits right into the ecosystem, firing off takes with both bravado and self-awareness. The sports debate is intense and genuine—especially regarding legacy and pressure—while Miami bias, pettiness, and performative “leadership” antics provide a warm backdrop of humor and humanity.

For listeners new and old, this episode delivers both sports analysis and the zany sense of community that defines the show.