The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

The Big Suey: ¿Sí o No? (feat. David Samson)

Date: March 5, 2026

Episode Overview

Broadcasting from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami on "305 Day", Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and the crew are joined by David Samson for The Big Suey. This episode combines the group’s signature blend of playful South Florida banter, their recurring "¿Sí o No?" game, and insightful discussion on major developments in sports media. Additional topics include public transportation in Miami, marathon masochism, the inside story behind Marlins broadcaster Tommy Hutton’s exit, and a lively dissection of Oscars chatter, classic movies, and basketball documentaries.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

305 Day Vibes, Domino’s Challenges & The “¿Sí o No?” Game

[02:07–10:08]

- Setting the Stage

• The crew commemorates Miami’s "305 Day" with energy, jokes about Domino’s wacky outfit, and plans for in-studio games, building up to a round of “¿Sí o No?” in honor of Dan’s father.

- Lightning Round: ¿Sí o No? Questions

• Q1: Should men wear thong sandals?

  • Consensus: Strongly No
  • Chris Cody and David Samson dissent, citing beach practicality and South Florida culture.
    • David Samson: “I have a flip flop tan...Now I'm in the Northeast. I have to put makeup on it to remind me of being home in Florida.” [03:50]
  • Mike Ryan: “It's a white guy thing.” [03:38]

• Q2: Should a Cuban steak sandwich ("Bango bay") have mayonnaise?

  • Fiery debate on culinary authenticity.
  • Mike: “It's basically sandwich lube.” [04:36]
  • Group splits along South Florida and nostalgic lines.

• Q3: Are ‘Pata Sucia’ (dirty bare feet in public) a deal breaker?

  • Dan: “They're in the bed. The dirty feet are in the bed.” [05:59]
  • David Samson: “She's got to get in the shower before the sheets.” [06:47]
  • Mike Ryan: “It's a state of mind. It's a state of being a pata susia.” [07:02]

• Q4: Is it acceptable to use an umbrella in light rain?

  • Mixed feelings; Samson rails against umbrellas:
    • David Samson: “I'm not a schlepper...Why would you ever need an umbrella when you’re just going from car to air conditioning?” [07:45]
  • Mike Ryan: “It's a game of chance...it rains every day during the summer but just for five minutes at a time.” [08:07]

• Q5: Do you ride the bus in Miami?

  • Dan pushes back on classism, reveals his frequent trolley use.
    • Dan: “I think the trolley qualifies…especially when it rains because I don’t have an umbrella.” [09:51]
  • David Samson: “I only knew there were buses because we would put ads on them.” [09:35]

Deep Dive: The Warner Bros–Paramount–Netflix Saga

[10:08–15:50]

- Netflix’s Multi-Billion Dollar Breakup Fee

• Dan seeks Samson’s unique business acumen on media mega-mergers.

• Samson explains: Breakup fees defend exclusivity in major deals—here, Netflix gets $2.8 billion after failing to land the acquisition.

  • David Samson: “It's like a nuisance fee...You went and dated someone else. Give me a couple billion dollars and we'll be on our way.” [11:04]

• Samson urges the audience to focus on deal percentages rather than just the headline billions:

  • David Samson: “You have to look at the percentage of the deal...That’s the whole point.” [12:17]

- Impact to Consumers

• Mergers won’t fundamentally change the consumer experience—streaming now reconstructs the old cable bundle.

  • Samson: “What streaming is now, it’s cable...we’re paying for a lot of stuff, and it's really the same amount of money.” [13:18]

• Dan calls out “STD” among the list of TV channels (as a joke), prompting more pata susia/cable banter.

Media Mergers & Sports Rights: Effects, Layoffs, and Under-Discussed Angles

[16:54–23:19]

- Will There Be Layoffs?

• Samson sets expectations:
  • “When there is a merger...by definition there’s going to be a layoff... That’s why mergers or acquisitions happen.” [17:20]
  • Refers to “Pretty Woman” as cyclically indicative of the business.

- What’s Not Getting Enough Attention?

• While media buzz focuses on sports, Samson points to tax-motivated production shifts, consolidation’s downstream effects, and the cross-industry reality of lobbying influencing deal approvals—irrespective of politics.
  • Samson: “There are lobbying efforts...under all administrations in order to ease pathways toward dealmaking.” [20:20]

- YouTube vs Netflix: Who Becomes ‘Television’?

• Dan: “Netflix is trying to become television. YouTube is trying to become television.”
• Samson: “There is room...for all of these companies and competitors...Just get good content and the people will find you.” [22:16, 22:39]

Marlins Broadcast Drama: The Real Story behind Tommy Hutton

[23:19–26:48]

- Broadcaster Exit: Voluntary or Not?

• Debate whether Tommy Hutton left Marlins TV on his own terms.
  • Samson corrects: “He wanted too much money. Fox said no...Not Jeffrey Loria calling up and saying, fire Tommy Hutton.” [24:16]
  • Samson calls out clubhouse culture: “Was Tommy Hutton popular in the clubhouse? No…Did we turn the volume off in the clubhouse? 100%. Were there conversations about freezing him out on team charters? 100%...But did we fire him? Absolutely not.” [24:46]
  • Mike Ryan: “Yeah, you're right. I'm sorry. I got that wrong. That's on me. It seems as though you just decided to apply pressure to not renew him.” [25:42]

Marathon Masochism: Samson’s Trip to Tokyo

[29:38–32:49]

- Why Punish Yourself?

• Dan marvels at Samson’s untrained Tokyo marathon.
  • Samson: “I thought I deserved to torture myself as much as possible…I got myself up and I walked the last 13 miles…But I would not suggest it to anyone.” [30:01]
  • Samson: “I've got my daughter going through something way worse than this...So for me, the math was easy on it.” [32:13]
  • Dan: “You could phrase that any number of different ways. That isn't ‘I deserve to torture myself.’” [32:42]
  • Samson: “I’ve been fortunate...Why would I deserve to make another memory when...I've got a family member who can't do that right now?” [32:49]

Hollywood Talk: Oscars, Flops, and the Art of Criticism

[33:14–36:57]

- The Bride & Oscar Odds

• Mixed reviews for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s "The Bride," impact on Jesse Buckley’s chances, and classic Oscar over-analysis.
  • Samson: “It's so crazy...Oscar winners only make good movies. It's silly. It's like our friend Nick Cage...It's okay to make a stinker once in a while.” [33:50]
  • Movie trivia rabbit holes: Field of Dreams, Ed Harris's wife, and surprise connections.

- Basic Instinct & The Scene

• Dan & Samson reminisce on Sharon Stone’s iconic scene and media lore.
  • Samson: “The only bad part about that movie...is Sharon Stone is going with the story now that they didn't tell her they were going with that shot. And that bothers me.” [35:47]
  • Group incredulous: “No way!” [36:00]

Documentary Review: "Soul Power: The Legend of the ABA"

[37:04–39:50]

- Samson’s Unscripted Recommendation

• Four-part Amazon docuseries celebrates the ABA’s cultural, basketball, and business impact.
  • Samson: “If you’re a basketball person and you’re not watching this, then I’m questioning...your being a basketball person.” [37:33]
  • Highlights the ABA’s innovations—the three-point shot, slam dunk contest—and its outsized influence on the modern NBA.

Nostalgic Miami Stories & Lou Holtz Memories

[40:56–43:35]

- Dan’s “Shitster” Origins

• Dan recounts publishing Lou Holtz’s office number as a student columnist, sparking the first controversy of his media career.

- Mike Ryan’s Lou Holtz Impersonations

• Humorous sendoff for the late Holtz—famed for his comically legendary sneeze:
  • Dan: “That is a wet sneeze. That sounds like a horn from a 1920s automobile.” [42:45]
  • General agreement: The sneeze is iconic, file stays open.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I'm a flip flop guy at all times. Just not on airplanes, but everywhere else.”
  — David Samson [03:50]

• “What streaming is now, it’s cable…We’re paying for a lot of stuff, and it's really the same amount of money.”
  — David Samson [13:18]

• “I only knew there were buses because we would put ads on them. Ugh, disgusting.”
  — David Samson, poking fun at his own elitism [09:35]

• “If you're a basketball person and you're not watching [Soul Power], then I'm questioning...your being a basketball person.”
  — David Samson [37:33]

• “You have to look at the percentage of the deal...That’s the whole point of it.”
  — David Samson [12:17]

• “I thought I deserved to torture myself as much as possible...But I would not suggest it to anyone.”
  — David Samson [30:01]

• “That is a wet sneeze. That sounds like a horn from a 1920s automobile.”
  — Dan Le Batard [42:45]

Recap Table: Timestamps for Major Topics

| Timestamp | Segment | Highlights | |-----------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | 02:07 | 305 Day and “¿Sí o No?” Game | South Florida debates, flip flops, mayo | | 10:08 | Media Merger Deep Dive | Netflix-Paramount breakup, consumer impact | | 16:54 | Layoffs & Consolidation | Business realities of media mergers | | 23:19 | Marlins’ Broadcast Shakeup | Tommy Hutton’s exit, insider perspective | | 29:38 | Marathon & Masochism | Samson’s Tokyo ordeal, family motivation | | 33:14 | Oscars & Hollywood Chatter | The Bride, Jesse Buckley, cinephile trivia | | 37:04 | ABA Documentary Review | ABA’s legacy in basketball & business | | 40:56 | Miami Nostalgia & Lou Holtz Memories | Dan’s old-school rabble-rousing, Lou Holtz |

Closing Thoughts

This Big Suey episode exemplifies the Dan Le Batard Show’s unique blend of irreverent local flavor, rapid-fire group dynamic, and unexpectedly substantive media insight. David Samson stands out as both the hilarious “elitist” and a shrewd business analyst. The segment-rich format ensures listeners get everything from Miami food fights to sharp analysis of streaming wars, old-school sports drama, and movie nerdery—all delivered in the show’s deeply conversational, quick-witted spirit.