The Big Suey: The Donald Trump Interviews (Part 2)

Summary

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz: "The Big Suey: The Donald Trump Interviews (Part 2)"

Release Date: July 4, 2025

In the second part of "The Big Suey: The Donald Trump Interviews," hosts Dan Le Batard and Stugotz dive back into their unconventional and candid conversation with former President Donald Trump. This episode, recorded from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, blends sports commentary with political discourse, all wrapped in the show’s signature humorous banter.

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Discussion on Sports Team Ownership

Timestamp: 06:34 - 07:44

The conversation kicks off with Dan and Stugotz probing Trump's interest in owning a sports team. Trump expresses a lack of desire to own one, despite his friendships with prominent sports figures like Bob Kraft.

Dan LeBatard: “Not really. I mean, I have so many friends, Bob Kraft and the Tish's and everybody. And they do a great job and they're, you know, just great friends of mine.”

Stugotz challenges Trump's capability as an owner, suggesting he would be overly meddlesome.

Stugatz: “I would love for you to be an owner, though, because you'd be so meddlesome. Oh, my God. You'd be.”

Trump humorously acknowledges this trait.

Dan LeBatard: “I would be totally meddlesome. And every time you said something bad about me, that I. A bad move, I'd call you, and... you would be a disaster.”

The hosts continue to jest about Trump's potential ownership style, comparing him to NFL owner Jerry Jones.

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Evaluating Leadership and Ego

Timestamp: 09:05 - 09:40

The conversation shifts to leadership qualities, specifically discussing ego's role in success.

Dan LeBatard: “Never seen somebody. And I literally mean this. I've never seen somebody that's successful that. That didn't have a big ego. You have to have a big ego to be successful.”

Stugotz pushes for examples of individuals with even larger egos than Trump, prompting a reflection on industry titans like George Steinbrenner.

Dan LeBatard: “I think Steinbrenner would have been a name. I mean, Steinbrenner would have been. He's past tense, but he would have been a name. George had a big ego, but a positive ego.”

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Personal Feuds and Professional Relationships

Timestamp: 09:40 - 10:11

The hosts inquire about Trump's current feuds, with mentions of notable figures like Jon Stewart and David Letterman.

Stugatz: “Who are you feuding with these days? Who's on the top of the list? Is it Jon Stewart?”

Trump clarifies that while he has playful jabs with some media personalities, there's mutual respect.

Dan LeBatard: “Jon Stewart will hit me every once in a while, but I like Jon Stewart. I've always liked Jon Stewart, actually, but he hit me. They did the Comedy Central roast.”

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Reflecting on Controversial Past Interviews

Timestamp: 10:11 - 11:25

The conversation touches on Trump's infamous interview regarding Obama's birth certificate and "birtherism," acknowledging its contentious nature.

Stugatz: “That birth certificate fiasco with the president, that was just a nightmare, right? We'd do that differently if we had to go back and do that over.”

Trump expresses no regrets, emphasizing the importance of focusing on national issues over past controversies.

Dan LeBatard: “I don't have any regrets whatsoever. I just think that I'M on to other things and the other things are trying to help this country to do something... we've got some very, very big problems and their problems that can be straightened out because the country has such tremendous potential.”

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Humorous Banter and Show Dynamics

Timestamp: 11:25 - 12:20

In a light-hearted exchange, Trump jokes about firing Stugotz from the show.

Stugatz: “On that note, can you fire my co-host on your way out the door? Stu Gotz. I know everyone requests this of you. Just fire Stugots, tell him he's fired.”

Trump playfully complies, firing Stugotz in jest, which adds a humorous twist to the interview.

Dan LeBatard: “Well, Stugots, you are absolutely fired. You don't have it, there's no question about it. As a team, you're phenomenal. But individually, you're fired.”

Stugotz responds with good humor, maintaining the show's friendly and entertaining atmosphere.

Stugatz: “Thank you, Donald. Good talking to you.”

Dan LeBatard: “You have a great show too, and I really like it.”

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Conclusion

The episode masterfully blends sports talk with political commentary, all while maintaining a humorous and engaging tone. Trump's interactions with Dan and Stugotz reveal a side of his personality that is both candid and entertaining, making for an insightful yet amusing conversation. The banter about team ownership, leadership, and personal feuds provides listeners with a unique perspective on Trump's views and personality outside the typical political discourse.

Notable Quotes:

• “I would be totally meddlesome. And every time you said something bad about me, that I. A bad move, I'd call you, and... you would be a disaster.” — Dan LeBatard [07:21]

• “I have never seen somebody that's successful that didn't have a big ego. You have to have a big ego to be successful.” — Dan LeBatard [09:18]

• “Well, Stugots, you are absolutely fired. You don't have it, there's no question about it.” — Dan LeBatard [11:33]

This episode provides both entertaining and thought-provoking content, making it a must-listen for fans of the show and those interested in the intersection of sports and politics.

Transcript

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[Stugatz]

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[Dan LeBatard]

The other Dan LeBatard podcast? I'm sorry, I'm not gonna apologize for that.

[Stugatz]

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[Dan LeBatard]

I've done it.

[Stugatz]

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[Jeremy]

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[Jeremy]

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[Cuervo]

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[Jeremy]

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[Cuervo]

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[Stugatz]

You're obviously a big sports fan.

[Dan LeBatard]

Donald Trump with us here on ESPN Radio.

[Jeremy]

Do you have a desire to own a sports team?

[Dan LeBatard]

Not really. I mean, I have so many friends, Bob Kraft and the Tish's and everybody. And they do a great job and they're, you know, just great friends of mine. And, you know, it's a, it's a tough business. Like Bob last night with the play, I don't know, good play, bad play. But you know, that, that's such a crushing, you know, it's such a crushing thing to have a game end like that. And I think the general consensus. Could you explain the general consensus is that the referee made a good call or a bad call.

[Stugatz]

It was a bad call. People are looking at it as a bad Call. I would love for you to be an owner, though, because you'd be so meddlesome. Oh, my God. You'd be.

[Dan LeBatard]

I would be totally meddlesome. And every time you said something bad about me, that I. A bad move, I'd call you, and.

[Stugatz]

You would be a disaster.

[Dan LeBatard]

I would be a total disaster. Disaster for you. Although you guys would like it.

[Stugatz]

Yeah, you'd be so much worse. So much worse than Jerry Jones.

[Dan LeBatard]

So much worse.

[Stugatz]

You'd be fine.

[Dan LeBatard]

I know Jerry Jones. He's done it. You know, he doesn't get proper credit. I think he's won three Super Bowls, and I know it was a little while ago, but most people haven't won any. So, you know, Jerry. I'm not sure that Jerry gets the proper credit. He's. I think he's done a great job.

[Stugatz]

But how many coaches.

[Dan LeBatard]

How often stadium. By the way, a stadium is incredible, of course.

[Stugatz]

How often would you fire coaches if you. I mean, you would be a crazy owner. You'd call plays like you'd.

[Dan LeBatard]

You.

[Stugatz]

You'd be a nightmare. You'd coach.

[Dan LeBatard]

Well, as you know, George Steinberg was a very good friend of mine, and I'd sit at many games with George. And when you talk about a wild owner, I mean, I used to tell my wife, I'd get home, I'd say, you know, when you sit with George through a Yankee game, you're exhausted by the end of the game. But he was a great owner. I mean, it. Say what you want. I mean, or the championships and the whole thing. He was a great owner, and he really put the money on the line, and he was really a good guy. You know, he was a very loyal person. He was tough and he was nasty in some cases, but he was a very loyal. He'll take somebody that was down and out, a player that really. That blew it, that lost him, and he'd give him jobs a lot of times. I've seen him do that a lot of times. So, you know, I know so many of the owners, so many different personalities, but I have a lot of fun with it. You know, I think I like just sort of doing what I do and going with them to the games and watching. It's a tough world out there. And actually, other than the NFL, which is quite profitable, I would say, you know, it's not easy. It's not easy to do Donald Trump.

[Stugatz]

With us on ESPN Radio. Give me a time. You've been in a boardroom or in a room and you've looked across and you've said, that guy's got a bigger ego than I do.

[Dan LeBatard]

Well, you know, ego is important. And I would say, you know, hey, I've been there. I sit with the titans of industry, and I see guys with tremendous egos, but a lot of you have to keep the ego in check.

[Stugatz]

Bigger than you.

[Dan LeBatard]

I will say this.

[Stugatz]

Give me a name.

[Dan LeBatard]

Never seen somebody. And I literally mean this. I've never seen somebody that's successful that. That didn't have a big ego. You have to have a big ego to be successful.

[Stugatz]

Give me a name. Somebody with a bigger ego than Trump. Give me a name.

[Dan LeBatard]

Wow, that's. That's. Well, I think. I think Steinbrenner would have been a name. I mean, Steinbrenner would have been. He's past tense, but he would have been a name. George had a big ego, but a positive ego.

[Stugatz]

Who are you feuding with these days? Who's on the top of the list? Is it Jon Stewart?

[Dan LeBatard]

Jon Stewart will hit me every once in a while, but I like John Stewart. I've always liked Jon Stewart, actually, but he hit me. They did the Comedy Central roast. I mean, John. John was. You know, John hits me because it's politics, but I like him and I respect him. David Letterman, I did his show the other night. He hits me a little bit. But we have a lot of fun on the show now, generally speaking, you know, even people that go after you. Some of them I like, and not all of them, of course, but some of them I like.

[Stugatz]

We're gonna let you go on this. That birth certificate fiasco with the president, that was just a nightmare, right? We'd do that differently if we had to go back and do that over.

[Dan LeBatard]

No, I don't think so. I mean, I think it was. You know, there's a large group of people out there that would like to see what's. And look, right now, I will say this. This country has bigger problems. Well, we have a health care thing that's in total shambles, and you can't get a website after spending a billion dollars. I mean, we have some very big problems, but, no, I don't consider that at all. There's so many people. I walk down the street and people are screaming, keep it going. Keep it going. They love it. Now, maybe they like it for entertainment, and maybe they like it because they believe it. But that is a. You know, it was a very, very serious subject, and there are a lot of people out there that agree. So, you know, I don. No regrets whatsoever. I just think that I'M on to other things and the other things are trying to help this country to do something. You know, if you look at Russia, if you look at China, if you look at India, if you look at so many places that are just doing so well and then you look at what's happening in this country, we've got some very, very big problems and their problems that can be straightened out because the country has such tremendous potential.

[Stugatz]

On that note, can you fire my co host on your way out the door? Stu Gotz. I know everyone requests this of you. Just fire Stugats, tell him he's fired.

[Dan LeBatard]

Well, Stugats, you are absolutely fired. You don't have it, there's no question about it. As a team, you're phenomenal. But individually, you're fired.

[Stugatz]

Thank you, Donald. Good talking to you.

[Dan LeBatard]

You have a great show too, and I really like it.

[Stugatz]

Thank you, Darren.

[Dan LeBatard]

Have fun.

[Cuervo]

Jeremy, you know something about me, right? You know when I'm grilling outside and it's summertime? You know how I supplement my summertime?

[Jeremy]

Of course I do.

[Cuervo]

I make it Miller time. Of course. That beautiful white can. Oh, when it's so hot outside, I just, I just put it right to my forehead right there and just roll it sometimes right on the forehead, cool my body down and then I crack it open. Instant relief. And then that first sip, brother, does that first hit.

[Jeremy]

That is a top five sequence of events that you can possibly go through.

[Cuervo]

I'm just serenity now. When I just imagine that first sip of Miller Light, just thinking about it.

[Jeremy]

It'S making me happy.

[Cuervo]

Dude, the sun is out. It's nice. You have your friends showing up. You got your family there. You just had your first sip of Miller Lite and you know what? You're happy. You're blissful, you're fulfilled. I've been stocking my cooler with Miller Lite four years and for good reason. It's brewed for taste only. 96 calories and 3.2 grams of carbs. This year, Miller Lite turns 50. That is five decades of cookouts, laughs, and ice cold moments that never miss. It's the original light beer and it's still my Go to Miller Light. Great taste. 96 calories. Go to millerlight.com dan to find delivery options near you. Or you can pick up some Miller Light pretty much anywhere they sell beer. Cheers to 50 years of Miller time. Celebrate responsibly. Miller Brewing Co. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 96 calories and 3.2 carbs per 12 ounces.