The Dan Patrick Show: Best of the Week

Date: September 20, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick with Paulie, Todd, Marvin & Seaton
Source: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Overview

This “Best of the Week” episode features Dan Patrick and the Danettes discussing major sports and entertainment stories with their trademark humor, insight, and banter. The main focuses of this episode are the passing of Robert Redford (legendary actor/director), the controversy around Tom Brady’s dual roles as a future NFL broadcaster and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner, recaps of the latest NFL action (notably the Miami Dolphins' loss to the Buffalo Bills), and reflections on hall-of-fame baseball pitcher Clayton Kershaw's potential retirement. Also included are lighthearted poll questions and playful off-topic discussions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Robert Redford’s Passing and Legacy

[03:35–08:52]

• Dan Patrick reflects on the death of Robert Redford at age 89, highlighting Redford’s work both as an actor and director.
• Focus on Redford’s transition from “leading man” roles (“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting”) to directing and his conservation work.
• Anecdotes on Redford’s personal journey: aspiring to be a baseball player, personal loss, alcoholism, discovery of acting in New York.
• Discussion of Redford’s impact in sports films (notably “The Natural”), including the unusual choice for Redford to play himself both young and old, and Wilford Brimley’s role.
• Playful take on Paul Newman and Wilford Brimley’s ageless appearance.

Notable Quotes

• Dan Patrick [03:35]:
  “Quite a life and leading man. Was in a lot of movies… also became a famous director and really a remarkable, remarkable career. Very, very big on conservation throughout his life.”
• Paulie [04:52]:
  “There was a point where he was the one seed for good looking guys in America… I mean a long run.”
• Dan Patrick [06:53]:
  “He went to play baseball at Colorado and his mom died. I think she was around 40, when he was going to go play baseball, started drinking, got kicked out of school, lost his scholarship. And then he kind of had to start figuring out what he was going to do for his career and ended up taking theater lessons in New York City.”

2. Conflict of Interest: Tom Brady as Broadcaster & Team Owner

[14:56–19:36]

• Dan addresses the controversy of Tom Brady being in the Raiders’ coaches’ booth during a game, despite his future role as Fox broadcaster and current status as minor owner.
• The Danettes grapple with whether this presents a conflict of interest, and Dan details attempts to get clarification from the NFL.
• NFL says nothing explicitly prohibits owners from being in the coaching booth or wearing a headset, but no direct answer about broadcaster involvement.
• Dan notes the awkwardness of Brady possibly having privileged access to team information as both owner and future broadcaster.
• Marathon on transparency: how much should teams like the Bears reveal to Brady during production meetings?

Notable Quotes

• Dan Patrick [17:12]:
  “Once again, it’s the perceived conflict of interest here, but the NFL is just trying to kick this down the road… Well, it’s going to be a big deal when the Raiders play the Bears, then it becomes a big deal again. But the NFL survives all of this, and they don’t have to answer anything.”
• Paulie [19:36]:
  “I would really like to hear Fox's reaction to this. The people who run Fox. My expensive broadcaster is on Monday Night Football with a headset on, and they're doing cutaways on my competing network.”
• Dan Patrick [19:47]:
  “We did try to reach out to the head of Fox Sports, Eric Shanks. We didn't hear back, but… I'd be curious. And I'm the Bears. I'm like, Tom, sorry, can't do it. Can't do it.”

3. NFL Week Recap – Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills & Tua’s Status

[23:48–29:19]

• Dan recaps the Dolphins' close but disappointing loss to the Bills, highlighting key moments (notably a roughing the punter penalty).
• Analytical breakdown: Tua’s contract may have been premature; his record vs. good teams is poor.
• Dan doubts Tua’s status as a true franchise quarterback, points to disappointing offensive output in big games.
• Includes direct audio from Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel, unpacked with Dan’s typical wit.

Notable Quotes

• Dan Patrick [27:33]:
  “I wouldn’t have given Tua that contract extension because he hasn’t earned it… you look at his record and then you look at his health… I just couldn’t trust him to stay healthy. And I didn’t think he was playing great football.”
• Mike McDaniel (Dolphins Coach) [28:35]:
  “After the loss, our expectation was to come in here and win the game… we had a turnover in a critical situation… those types of things can… that's how these types of games are decided.”
• Marvin [30:28]:
  “Football is the one sport where I will not take ‘we weren’t ready to play’ as an excuse. You had seven days… What do you mean you’re not ready?”

4. Baseball: Clayton Kershaw’s Impending Retirement

[33:22–35:07]

• Dan praises Dodger ace Clayton Kershaw amidst reports of his possible retirement after the postseason.
• Reflects on the difficulty of retiring while performing well, comparing Kershaw with other aging aces (Verlander, Scherzer).
• Wonders how future Hall of Fame criteria for pitchers will change given changing workloads and win totals.

Notable Quotes

• Dan Patrick [33:48]:
  “Clayton Kershaw has pitched well. They’ve needed him to pitch well… wonderful season and first ballot hall of famer. He was a great, great pitcher.”
• “When you start to look at these pitchers like true pitchers, you got Scherzer, Verlander, Kershaw, and pretty much after that, the ace is done with Major League Baseball.”

5. Poll Questions and Offbeat Danette Banter

[35:18–40:57]

• Todd presents late-night poll questions:
  1. Was Miami’s loss a “moral victory”?
  2. What’s the best NFL Week 3 matchup?
  3. If you had the “sixth sense,” which group of dead people would you want to see?
• Humorous debate ensues, with Dan insisting “family” is the sensible answer to the last poll, but Todd points out some people might prioritize athletes, celebrities, or supermodels.
• Lighthearted, classic Danette humor interspersed throughout.

Notable Quotes

• Dan Patrick [36:02]:
  “I don’t think it’s a moral victory. I think this is who they’re supposed to be. It’s not like they played out of their minds…”
• Todd [39:24]:
  “If you had the sixth sense, which group of dead people would you most want to see floating around around you? Actors, actresses, athletes, family/pets, musicians, presidents, supermodels—in their prime.”
• Dan Patrick [39:34]:
  “No, it’s very odd. But there’s only one right answer, and that’s your family.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------| | 03:35 | Robert Redford’s passing and legacy | | 06:27 | “The Natural” and casting oddities | | 14:56 | Tom Brady conflict of interest (owner/broadcaster) | | 19:36 | Would Fox executives have a problem with Brady? | | 23:48 | Dolphins-Bills recap & analysis, Tua’s contract | | 28:35 | Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel’s postgame comments | | 33:22 | Clayton Kershaw retirement talk and “ace” culture | | 35:18 | Todd’s late-night poll questions | | 39:34 | Dan’s take on the “sixth sense” poll |

Notable Quotes Recap

• “Poor guy. Can't get out of this Damn good looking leading man.” — Dan Patrick on Robert Redford [03:39]
• “You don't loan out Demi Moore. That's a lesson. That should have been the name of the movie.” — Paulie, on “Indecent Proposal” [08:41]
• “Once again, it’s the perceived conflict of interest here, but the NFL is just trying to kick this down the road.” — Dan Patrick on Tom Brady [17:12]
• “I wouldn’t have given Tua that contract extension because he hasn’t earned it.” — Dan Patrick [27:33]
• “Football is the one sport where I will not take ‘we weren’t ready to play’ as an excuse.” — Marvin [30:28]
• “If you had the sixth sense, which group of dead people would you most want to see floating around around you?” — Todd [39:24]
• “There’s only one right answer, and that’s your family.” — Dan Patrick [39:34]

Overall Tone & Style

• The episode maintains the Dan Patrick Show’s signature blend of sports expertise, playful irreverence, and genuine camaraderie.
• Banter between Dan and the Danettes delivers both laughs and insight.
• Direct engagement with topical issues, particularly NFL policies and pop culture celebrations, keeps the show fresh and relevant.
• Offbeat humor (e.g., poll questions about supermodels in the afterlife) and food chat (chorizo chili on Meat Friday) provide moments of levity.

This summary encapsulates the substance and personality of the episode, spotlighting both sports analysis and the lighter, distinctive humor that defines The Dan Patrick Show.