The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

"The Big Suey: The Honey Hole" (feat. Domonique Foxworth)

Date: October 3, 2025
Hosts: Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, Chris Cote
Featured Guest: Domonique Foxworth
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Overview

In this episode of "The Big Suey," Dan Le Batard and the crew are joined by former NFL player and media personality Domonique Foxworth to deliver their trademark blend of sports analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and irreverent humor. The panel covers NFL happenings (with special attention to pivotal games and coaching decisions), the inside world of PEDs and injury culture in pro football, awkward name rankings in sports, and a journalism/PR fail at the Los Angeles Clippers' media day. Lively banter, comic detours, and Foxworth's player insights enrich the mix.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Performance-Enhancing Drugs & NFL Culture

• Steroid Use in the Office
  • The group speculates on which show members would take steroids if offered. Tony tops most lists, with jokes about "Mr. Creatine" and the office’s moral compass.
  • Quote:
    • "Like, you're too lazy to cheat. That's a level of laziness I didn’t know existed." — Dominique Foxworth [05:00]
• NFL PEDs and Exemptions
  • Foxworth opens up about the prevalence and evolving detection of PEDs and amphetamines during his career. He notes the difficulty keeping up with banned substance lists and the loophole Adderall provided for focus and performance, given proper exemptions.
  • Quote:
    • "I left some money on the table... but HGH increases your chances of cancer, so I kind of don't really have regrets." — Dominique Foxworth [06:18]
  • Painkiller use on team flights is discussed, with Foxworth refuting wild stories of flight attendants handing out trays of pills, describing instead a controlled, discreet distribution system for legitimate needs.

2. NFL Deep Dive: 49ers' Resilience & Scheme

• 49ers' Injury-Plagued Victory
  • Chris and Dominique dissect the San Francisco 49ers' undermanned win, with Foxworth balancing praise with an insider's understanding of how game outcomes hinge on crucial, swingy plays (missed field goals, fumbles, etc.).
  • Quote:
    • "I don't think the 49ers are better than the Rams today... all the pivotal kind of this-way-or-that-way plays went in the 49ers direction." — Dominique Foxworth [10:21]
• Kyle Shanahan's Offensive Wizardry (and Foibles)
  • Foxworth connects the simplicity for QBs under Shanahan's system to his creative horizontal attack, detailed formation/motion, and ability to exploit defensive weaknesses—though he notes Shanahan becomes overly conservative when playing with a lead.
  • Quote:
    • "What I always respected about Kyle Shanahan, he doesn’t want to get to third down… but later in the game, the offense gets stagnant and boring when he has a lead." — Dominique Foxworth [17:06]
• Modern Decision-Making & Analytics
  • Overtime, fourth-down aggressiveness, and evolving coaching mindsets are discussed, with Foxworth predicting most modern coaches will increasingly "go for it" rather than settle for field goals.
  • Quote:
    • "We're moving to a point where the vast majority of the league will go for it… especially when the offense is your strength." — Dominique Foxworth [18:47]

3. NFL Trends: Defensive Star Power & Explosive Plays

• Fred Warner’s Uniqueness
  • Foxworth lauds Fred Warner's combination of physicality and versatility in a league of ever-shrinking linebackers, crediting Shanahan and John Lynch for prioritizing such elite, do-it-all defenders.
• On the “Honey Hole” & NFL Deep Shots
  • A football X’s and O’s moment: Foxworth debunks the popular claim that two-high safety looks have “killed” the deep threat, explaining with authority how scheme and risk aversion shape explosive plays, not necessarily coverages.
  • Quote:
    • "People talk about how two-high safeties take away the deep threat. That’s just not true… there’s ways to attack all these coverages… if explosive plays are down, it’s not because of the safeties." — Dominique Foxworth [22:01]
  • Dan, predictably, gets caught up on the term “honey hole.”
    • "Where's the sugar slot at?" — Dan Le Batard [24:27]
    • "I think that's for a late night show." — Dominique Foxworth [24:30]

4. Locker Room & Sideline Stories

• Discussing inside-the-game moments:
  • Team flights: Wild moments on NFL team flights exist (fights!), but real “scandalous” stories are withheld on air.
  • Helping opponents: In-game etiquette, like helping opponents after hard plays, gets broken down—Foxworth clarifies the line between competitive edge and decency.
    • "In the playoffs? Man, better figure it out. Can’t help you, sorry." — Dominique Foxworth [45:19]

5. Pop Culture & Media Follies

• Clippers PR Scandal Debrief
  • Ramona Shelburne’s attempt to get accountability over the Clippers’ endorsement scandal is lauded; the PR’s abrupt mic cutoff and avoidance strategy is lampooned.
  • Foxworth calls out both player and executive for their evasive, poorly considered responses.
  • Quote:
    • "If you're not going to answer any questions, then don’t answer the questions! ... I'm shocked the Clippers showed up without a plan." — Dominique Foxworth [34:49]
• The Weirdness of Streaming Sports
  • With baseball's Home Run Derby moving to Netflix, Dan reveals his discomfort with tradition being upended, while Foxworth sees opportunity for innovation and fun events off traditional TV.

6. Ridiculous Rankings: Unfortunate Sport Names

• A running joke segment lists the “most unfortunate” names in sports (e.g., Cam Schlitler, Haha Clinton-Dix), with playful debates on whether they're actually bad names or just memorable.
  • "I feel like the majority of these names are pretty awesome, like Haha Clinton-Dix." — Dominique Foxworth [41:17]

7. Miscellaneous Banter

• On Adversarial Marital Cooking Accidents

  • A side story in which Roy burns his hand cooking, blaming his wife. The group spar over whether it's fair to lay blame elsewhere.

• Helmet History Debunked

  • The team debates Greg Cody’s claim that football helmets were once made from turtle shells, with Foxworth and Dan agreeing there’s no real evidence.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Steroid speculation:
  • "Like, you're too lazy to cheat. That's a level of laziness I didn’t know existed." — Foxworth [05:00]
• On Adderall & NFL exemptions:
  • "You could get an exemption … it's essentially you on speed." — Foxworth [06:18]
• Modern coaching:
  • "We're moving to a point where the vast majority of the league will go for it…" — Foxworth [18:47]
• Explosive plays are not about two-high:
  • "If explosive plays are going down, it's not because people are playing with two-high safeties." — Foxworth [22:01]
• Clippers PR disaster:
  • "If you're not going to answer any questions, then don’t answer the questions!" — Foxworth [34:49]
• Fake news avoidance:
  • "Like, I don't deal with conspiracies or clickbait analysts or journalism that's going on." — Kawhi Leonard [36:37] (quoted by Foxworth)
• Help your opponent?:
  • "You got to figure it out for yourself in the playoffs ... sorry." — Foxworth [45:15]

Fun & Memorable Moments

• “Sugar Slot” Banter:
  • Dan and Domonique spiral into laughter over the creation of new football terminology.
• "Unfortunate Names" List:
  • The segment blends juvenile humor with sharp sports wit, with Foxworth defending the "greatness" of unusual names.

Conclusion

This episode delivers quintessential Le Batard chaos—a lively, insight-rich stew of NFL breakdowns, inside stories, and comic detours. Foxworth’s expertise adds depth to X’s and O’s talk (especially regarding “honey holes” and PED realities) while the rest of the crew never lets sports take itself too seriously. The PR deconstruction of the Clippers’ scandal stands out as a sharp critique of sports-media relations. For anyone who missed it, the show offers both laughter and genuine football insight, true to its Miami roots and sports-obsessed DNA.