The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Episode: "The Big Suey: Titling Your I's"

Date: September 19, 2025

Episode Overview

Broadcast from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, this episode of "The Big Suey" delivers the signature Le Batard & Stugotz blend of sports breakdowns, cultural riffs, and irreverent, rapid-fire banter. The main thrust of the episode revolves around an in-depth Miami Dolphins post-game analysis featuring Dominique Foxworth, followed by a fun digression into library culture and accountability, and finishes with a lightning round of NFL storylines. The show’s trademark mix of insights, running gags, and heated (often humorous) disagreements are all in force.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Miami Dolphins Deep Dive with Dominique Foxworth

Timestamps: 02:12–14:10

• Dolphins’ Offensive Struggles & Tua Tagovailoa’s Performance (03:21–10:18)

  • The Dolphins displayed both promise and familiar issues. While Tua executed some "unorthodox outside of the structure" plays, the team's inconsistency—especially third-and-outs—put heavy pressure on their defense.
  • Foxworth: "Tua was excellent in certain situations...but those three and out drives are really killer. And then of course there's penalties and late game turnovers that kill you guys." (04:01)
  • The Bills’ defensive approach: deep zones, extra attention on Tyreek Hill, and minimal blitzing forced Tua to check down, stressing his average arm strength.
  • Foxworth: "They're challenging him to attack down the field...you're gonna have to squeeze it into a small zone with a quarterback who is not known for his arm strength." (05:50)
  • Foxworth notes how teams are letting Tua hold the ball longer, which, rather than implying better O-line play, may reflect discomfort or indecision—"a second is an eternity in football" (10:53).

• Turnover Analysis (12:52–14:10)

  • Tua’s interception was examined, highlighting a classic QB dilemma: Reading defenders, not receivers.
  • Foxworth (quoting Tony Romo): “When you know where your receivers are supposed to be, your eyes should be on the defensive players...you need to be looking for threats, not opportunities.” (13:14)

2. Library Culture Rant and Accountability Debate

Timestamps: 17:21–28:29

• Billy’s Real-World Library Experience
  • The conversation takes a sharp turn as Billy shares a saga about returning library books and the unexpected revelation that libraries now accept returns at any branch and have largely abandoned late fees.
  • Billy: "This is bullshit. Like, this is absolute madness. There need to be consequences for my delinquent family holding onto these books longer than they were supposed to." (21:12)
• Dominique's Observations
  • Foxworth muses on why libraries endure (“They're not for profit... supported by government funds...and they probably provide a lot of different services.” [18:01]).
  • He jokes about South Florida’s literary reputation, leading to Miami-vs-DC banter and accusations of (playful) stereotyping.
  • Dan: “Literacy rates in Miami Dade county far exceed that of the greater D.C. area. Mr. Glass House.” (23:32)
• Themes of Consequence and Declining Accountability
  • Billy’s satirical call for a "library enforcer" and concern that a "lawless society... starts with the libraries" (22:02–23:26).

3. Sports Lightning Round: Around the NFL with Dominique Foxworth

Timestamps: 31:07–41:47

• Vikings & Carson Wentz (31:32)
  • Foxworth: "False. I think the issues that Carson Wentz has had are not going to be rectified by the fact that he's with KLC." (31:32)
• Bo Nix and PFF Quarterback Ratings (32:06)
  • Nix’s interception-prone deep throws are killing offensive rhythm.
  • PFF’s metrics criticized for prioritizing process over results, e.g., marking turnover-worthy plays even if not actual turnovers (32:43).
• Eagles’ "Tush Push" Play
  • Foxworth rails on the repetitiveness of the play: “Because it stinks and it's boring and no one likes it...the opportunity cost of Saquon Barkley not having the ball...is I get to see a bunch of guys just push each other...” (33:16)
• Mahomes and Chiefs Offensive Struggles
  • Noted the ongoing weirdness with KC’s offense being "pedestrian" despite Mahomes having protection, citing chemistry issues with receivers (39:47).
  • Foxworth: “It seems like even with Travis Kelce, it’s happened a couple times. So that’s weird.” (40:29)
• Daniel Jones’ Reality
  • “I think Daniel Jones is a serviceable quarterback... now he's mediocre in a good situation, which makes him good.” (38:58)
• Matthew Stafford's Hall of Fame Candidacy & Number 9 Debate
  • “He might get in there eventually because the way that he continues to play. Yeah, I don't know. Sure he can have it.” (38:41)

4. Language, Literalism, and Letter Trivia

Timestamps: 27:28–29:57

• The Tittle on an 'i' or 'j'

  • Foxworth: “You’re not crossing your T’s and dotting your I’s. You’re crossing your T’s, tittling your I’s.” (28:15)

• Mind Your "P’s and Q’s"

  • Billy shares the printers’ origins of the phrase, referencing mirror image challenges in typesetting (31:02).

• Spelling “W” and French Influence

  • Discussion about why Americans spell “Z” as “Z” and not “Zed”. French linguistic influences are highlighted (27:36).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Dolphins Offense:
  “The stat about the multiple third down conversions is an interesting one... how many drives they had that were just empty, like three and out drives relative to the Bills, who I felt like never really went three and out.”
  —Dominique Foxworth (03:33)

• On Library Accountability:
  “There need to be consequences for my delinquent family... There's no accountability anymore in the library system. You could just take the books wherever you want. You don’t have to pay if they’re late… This is a lawless society, and it starts with the libraries.”
  —Billy (21:12–22:02)

• On Miami’s Literary Reputation:
  "Literacy rates in Miami Dade county far exceed that of the greater D.C. area. Mr. Glass House."
  —Dan Le Batard (23:32)

• On Tua Tagovailoa’s Interception:
  “Your eyes should be on the defensive players...it seems ridiculous to say don’t look at your receivers, look at the defenders. But it makes sense if you know where your receiver is supposed to be. You need to be looking for threats, not looking for opportunities.”
  —Dominique Foxworth (13:14)

• NFL Observation:
  “One second is an eternity in football.”
  —Dominique Foxworth (10:53)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Dolphins/Bills Game Analysis: 03:21–14:10
• Library Rant & Accountability Debate: 17:21–28:29
• Trivia: “Tittling your I’s”: 28:15
• Busy NFL Lightning Round: 31:07–41:47
• "P's and Q's" Origin: 31:02

Tone & Style

The episode blends lighthearted ribbing, Miami-versus-DC needling, and in-depth football analysis with a playful, exasperated tone—especially in Billy’s library rant and Foxworth’s explanations. Exchanges are rapid, conversational, and packed with spontaneous detours and inside jokes typical of the Le Batard universe.

Conclusion

In classic Dan Le Batard Show fashion, this “Big Suey” episode delivers sharp football commentary, a hilarious and slightly unhinged tangent on library culture, and a barrage of NFL takes. Whether you tune in for knowledgeable guests like Dominique Foxworth or the pure absurdity of Billy’s quest for library justice, this episode stands as a testament to the show’s unique lane in sports and pop-culture podcasting.