The Dan Patrick Show: "Best of 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe"

Date: September 25, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This lively "Best of" episode of 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe brings together hosts LaVar Arrington, Brady Quinn, and Jonas Knox, joined by recurring guest Petros Papadakis. The crew covers a wide variety of recent happenings in sports, with a particular focus on college football storylines, NFL quarterback drama, and the quirks of travel as a sports broadcaster. True to form, the banter is candid, irreverent, and frequently hilarious, peppered with personal anecdotes and offbeat tangents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. College Football Roundup with Petros Papadakis

Timestamps: [05:21–23:07]

a. Wild Game Recap & Standout Player

• Petros recaps a penalty-filled college football game he called, highlighting the impressive performance of UTSA’s Robert Henry Jr.
  • “The one thing about that game that should be mentioned is that that kid, Robert Henry Jr. ... is leading the nation in rushing. He’s home run hitting with 70 yard carries.” — Petros Papadakis [06:09]
• Petros uses his two-week break from Fox Sports due to baseball scheduling to joke about being available for children’s birthday parties.

b. Colorado State’s Coach Norvell on the Hot Seat?

• Discussion turns to Jay Norvell’s future at Colorado State after a tough loss, concluding that the season’s still young and there’s room for redemption.
  • “It's still just September, guys.” — Petros Papadakis [08:17]

c. Dodgers Bullpen Woes & Shohei Ohtani

• Petros goes off-script with a bizarre “Costco Ho” social media reference before analyzing the Dodgers’ bullpen struggles despite Ohtani’s strong performances.
  • “The bullpen, all these guys they signed in the off season for a lot of money have been abject failures.” — Petros Papadakis [09:37]

2. Coach Mike Gundy’s Uncertain Future & UCLA Speculation

Timestamps: [12:22–19:10]

• The group discusses Oklahoma State and Mike Gundy’s legacy, giving him props for building a consistent program in a tough spot.

  • “It's hard to imagine somebody having more success at a more obscure place for that long of a time. And that really should be commended. He was a great character of the game.” — Petros Papadakis [12:48]

• Petros explores the idea of Gundy at a place like UCLA, comparing his offbeat persona to the late Mike Leach, and concludes that fit and culture matter as much as coaching chops.

3. USC’s Early Promise & Big Ten Prospects

Timestamps: [19:10–23:07]

• Petros acknowledges USC’s improved performance under Lincoln Riley, noting big wins, defensive progress, and the team’s better discipline. However, he remains skeptical about their playoff chances:

  • “If I had to guess right now, I just... I'd stick to my story and say no. But they certainly look a lot better than they used to.” — Petros Papadakis [22:59]

• The conversation turns light as sausage preferences segue into a comedic debate on condiments and Super 8 motel experiences.

4. Hotel Hijinks and Sports Broadcasting Life

Timestamps: [23:39–31:16]

• A laugh-filled stretch on the challenges of finding lodging around big college events, with LaVar refusing to pay $800 for a “Skate 8” (i.e. Super 8) room.

  • “A skate eight room is going for $800 a night.” — LaVar Arrington [24:54]

• Petros relates his childhood running through family-owned flop hotels:

  • “My grandfather did, my great grandfather did in San Pedro ... These hotels were $8 a night. And they had one bathroom on every floor.” — Petros Papadakis [26:10]

• Discussion detours to bucket list travel spots like Gettysburg and Mount Rushmore, blending silly history lessons with travel snark.

5. The NFL’s Quarterback Carousel: Russell Wilson’s Reputation

Timestamps: [40:12–49:13]

• Focus shifts to the New York Giants and Russell Wilson’s "mortality," debating how late-career moves impact Hall-of-Fame legacies.
  • “If he just stopped after Seattle, He's a Hall of Famer. Everything since then... changes the conversation about him.” — Brady Quinn [42:25]
  • “It did not even have to do with what he did on the field — that started to deteriorate the way people looked at him. It was the shiny suits... the office space.” — LaVar Arrington [45:04]
• The crew compare Wilson's trajectory to stars like Joe Montana and Aaron Rodgers, and roast extravagant real estate habits and off-field quirks.

6. Hope for 0-3 NFL Teams: Who Can Pull a Miracle?

Timestamps: [60:35–80:12]

• Each host picks an 0-3 NFL team they think could still make the playoffs, with tongue-in-cheek optimism:
  • Jonas Knox: Miami Dolphins — “Of all the 0-3 teams outside of Houston, got the best quarterback of the bunch.” [64:32]
  • LaVar Arrington: Houston Texans — “If I'm looking at the positives of this, sure, you're 0 and 3, but you're one good game of getting C.J. Stroud and this offense back on track.” [65:52]
  • Brady Quinn: New York Jets — “This thing sets up for the Jets to climb back out of the cellar. Crawl off that Motel six bed like some bedbugs.” [69:48]
• The segment is rife with trash talk, self-aware jokes about their own picks, and compassionate digs at passionate fanbases.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Penalty-Plagued College Football:

  • “Literally 20 penalties and then four. Four that were offsetting and then two that were declined. Yeah. So 26 penalties is, is a lot.”
    — Petros Papadakis [05:41]

• On the Dodgers’ Bullpen Meltdown:

  • “Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott. And Dodger fans are worried about it. How much do they get to be worried after winning the World Series last year and having their 20 million person parade and fully blowing their wad last November?”
    — Petros Papadakis [10:58]

• Super 8 Snark:

  • “Can you imagine this? A skate eight room is going for $800 a night.”
    — LaVar Arrington [24:54]

• On Russell Wilson’s Decline:

  • “It did not even have to do with what he did on the field … It was the shiny suits going to the prom. The office space … those things deteriorated the man’s reputation.”
    — LaVar Arrington [45:04]

• On Sports Coach Stereotypes:

  • “Even if your body's bad, you still got to come off as a badass. Like, bro, you ain't fighting your way out of a wet paper bag, but you talking all kinds of crazy to me. Unbelievable.”
    — LaVar Arrington [49:39]

• On Ralphie the Buffalo’s Identity:

  • “Did you guys ever realize that the Buffalo that the Colorado Buffaloes run out with is a female?”
    — LaVar Arrington [77:12]

• NFL “0-3 Hope” Pep Talks:

  • "Don't feel like the lonesome loser. You got a shot. You got a chance."
    — Jonas Knox [69:57]

Episode Flow & Tone

The episode maintains a fast pace, energized by the hosts’ chemistry and Petros Papadakis' guest contributions. LaVar supplies irreverent humor and real-world skepticism, Brady is quick with data and perspective, Jonas keeps the show moving with feisty debate, and Petros brings storytelling and detail. The tone is conversational, full of dry wit, sarcastic asides, and the kind of inside jokes that reward regular listeners — while remaining accessible to first-timers. Advertisements are a-plenty but are omitted from this summary.

Segment Timestamps (Key Content Only)

• 05:21–23:07 – College Football with Petros Papadakis
• 23:39–31:16 – Hotels, Travel Stories, & Bucket Lists
• 40:12–49:13 – NFL Quarterback Turmoil, Russell Wilson, Career Legacies
• 60:35–80:12 – Which 0-3 NFL Team Still Has Hope? Predictions & Riffs

Final Thoughts

This episode offers a gluttonous helping of sports talk and comedic detours, blending observations on gridiron performance with travel misadventures and hot takes on sports culture. If you want inside peeks at the sports world leavened with banter and levity, this "Best of 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe" delivers in spades.