The Dan Patrick Show – Best of the Week

Date: March 7, 2026
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Host: Dan Patrick

Episode Overview

This "Best of the Week" episode of The Dan Patrick Show blends humor, sports analysis, pop culture, and behind-the-scenes camaraderie among Dan and the "Danettes." The show highlights key topics in football and college basketball, includes an extended segment with NFL insider Jay Glazer, and delivers the signature lighthearted banter the show is known for. Key conversations include recent NFL trades, the NCAA basketball landscape, the passing of legendary coach Lou Holtz, and player behavior both on and off the field.

Incense Fire in the Studio: Behind-the-Scenes Chaos

[02:00 – 06:30]

• Dan recounts a near-miss fire in the studio after carelessly lighting incense in a candle holder, with hilarious input from the Danettes about "women and children first" evacuation.
• Erik "the Big German" Jones, a certified firefighter and producer, saved the day, becoming the show's hero.
• A humorous exchange follows regarding TMZ’s (fake) coverage of the "blazing hot take incident."
• Quote:
  • “TMZ sports, fire in the hole, studio up in smoke on air. The Dan Patrick show. Forget Hot takes. The damn Package show had actual flames coming out of the studio.” – Paulie [04:50]

College Basketball: New Faces, Old DNA

[08:00 – 14:00]

• Focus shifts to the emerging NCAA basketball talent, especially the legacy players such as Cameron and Kaden Boozer (sons of Carlos Boozer), Chris Long, Steph Curry, and others.
• Dan reflects on how familiar athletes’ offspring often seem to be destined for sports stardom and how college basketball offers a "revolving door" of new talent, resulting in less familiarity for fans.
• Quote:
  • “College basketball... it's like there's a restaurant that changes its menu every single day, so you don't know what you're getting.” – Dan Patrick [12:15]

Duke’s Dominance and NBA Prospects

• Dan highlights Duke's success, led by Cameron Boozer, and discusses the NBA draft projections for top players: Darren Peterson, AJ Debanza, and Boozer.
• Paulie jokes about the physical maturity of current college freshmen.
• Quote:
  • "Cameron Boozer for Duke. He looks about 22 years old. I checked. He's 18. Like, not 19 in a week or so...He looks like a grown man." – Paulie [09:41]
• Highlights Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s praise for Boozer:
  • “To me, it’s not close. This kid is so dependable, so poised...” – (Read by Jay Glazer) [10:16]

Arizona's New Record

• Dan notes Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd became the fastest to 140 wins in NCAA history.
• Stat of the Day jingle [10:43]

The Passing of Lou Holtz: Remembering a Legend

[23:42 – 26:50]

• The group remembers college football coach Lou Holtz, recounting his legacy with Notre Dame and stories about his personality and impact.
• Holtz's quirks, humor, and Augusta golf stories (including a memorable bet with Mark May) are told.
• Dan confirms that Holtz was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008 [24:16].
• Quote:
  • "Nobody more is charismatic, as charismatic as Lou Holtz.” – Dan Patrick [24:20]

Classic DP Show Banter: Poll Questions and Everyday Life

[26:50 – 29:35]

The “Pants On” Poll Question

• Inspired by Lou Holtz’s famous quote, “They put their pants on the same way we do,” Dan asks the crew how they actually put on their pants.
  • Left leg? Right leg? Both at once?
  • Paulie: “I'm a two and jump guy. I put both feet in simultaneously. Pull and jump. It cuts off tons of time. Probably bought me an extra year of life.” [27:30]

The “Fulcrum” Moment

• Marvin admits he prefers sitting down or leaning ("using a fulcrum") when putting on pants, leading to a running joke about life in your 50s and the physical requirements of donning pants.

NFL Hot Topics and Trades

[19:08 – 22:00 & 49:00 – 53:19]

Rams–Chiefs Blockbuster Trade

• Dan details the Rams trading for corner Trent McDuffie from the Chiefs, raising their Super Bowl odds and win total.
• Points out LA’s ongoing “win now" window with Matthew Stafford.
• Quote:
  • "The Rams are in a win now mode. And why not? You have an elite cornerback now.” – Dan Patrick [19:08]
• Analyzes the team’s improved matchups, especially defending big receivers, and reviews past defensive failures.

NFL Player Behavior: Speeding Tickets

• The crew discusses Browns star Myles Garrett’s nine speeding tickets in under 10 years, marveling at how players avoid license suspension.
• Jokes about motivations for “excessive” speeding, expensive sports cars, and what it says about athletes.
• Quote:
  • “He was clocked going 100 in a 60." – Dan Patrick [30:14]
  • "He's a Myles Garrett of speeders.” – Paulie [30:24]

Jay Glazer Interview: Insider Football and Athlete Mentality

[37:42 – 56:20]

Anecdotes and Training Modern Athletes

• Jay and Dan exchange stories from a recent Panama trip and riff on Jay’s MMA training and the mental approach among today’s NFL players.
• Jay identifies Myles Garrett, Marcedes Lewis, and Maxx Crosby as players who could excel in UFC-style competition.

The Modern Athlete: Fame vs. Greatness

• Jay observes a difference in mentality among younger pros—many crave fame more than greatness.
• Quote:
  • “Being famous ain’t the same as being great. And a lot of these guys just come in now because they're so famous, they don't have a need to be great.” – Jay Glazer [39:17]

Quarterback Carousel & NFL Trends

• In-depth discussion on:
  • Aaron Rodgers' relationship with Mike McCarthy and potential future moves [44:05].
  • The challenge in developing quarterbacks and how some organizations (Shanahan, O’Connell, McVay, Reid) help “reboot” struggling QBs to play “fast and fearless” [46:16].
  • Trade markets for Kyler Murray vs. Tua Tagovailoa and the risks with injury-prone QBs [47:45].
  • Reflections on the Rams-Chiefs trade: why McVay’s "win now" approach is so effective [49:03].
  • Discussion of Patrick Mahomes’ injury recovery, highlighting his extraordinary pain tolerance and rehab determination [51:00].

The Burdens and Benefits of Being an NFL Insider

• Jay shares stories of sometimes vicious fan blowback online after reporting breaking news—or when rumors prove correct.
• Reflects on the emotional toll of being a high-profile reporter.
• Quote:
  • “That's my job, to come out of left field and tell people things they don't know. And people get so upset.” – Jay Glazer [55:41]

Other Memorable/Humorous Moments

• Recurrent jokes about True Green lawns being so perfect that golfers try to play on them.
• The “stat of the day” song for record-setting moments.
• Running gag with medical PSA’s—Dan’s comedic delivery on “two words: prostate exam” and getting the “tight ends to relax.” [01:38, 16:17, 34:52]

Timestamps for Notable Segments

• [02:00] – Incense fire and “The Big German” saves the studio
• [09:41] – Duke’s Cameron Boozer’s “grown man” appearance
• [10:16] – Coach K (audio) on Boozer’s dependability
• [19:08] – Rams-Chiefs trade and Super Bowl odds impact
• [23:42] – Remembering Lou Holtz
• [26:50] – Poll: How do the Danettes put their pants on?
• [29:31] – Myles Garrett's speeding tickets; player behavior
• [37:42] – Jay Glazer interview begins; stories from Panama
• [39:17] – Jay on "fame vs. greatness" in athletes
• [46:16] – QB development with offensive geniuses
• [49:03] – McVay’s “win now” strategy and the Rams trade
• [51:00] – Mahomes’ pain tolerance and recovery
• [55:41] – Jay Glazer on the heat of being an insider

The DP Show Tone: Humor, Camaraderie, and Unfiltered Sports Talk

• The episode is filled with inside jokes, playful mockery among the crew, tangents about everyday annoyances (missing household items, stain removers), and a relaxed approach to sports journalism.
• Listener engagement is encouraged with poll questions and banter on Twitter and email.

Standout Quotes

• “College basketball... it's like there's a restaurant that changes its menu every single day, so you don't know what you're getting.” – Dan Patrick [12:15]
• “Being famous ain’t the same as being great. And a lot of these guys just come in now because they're so famous, they don't have a need to be great.” – Jay Glazer [39:17]
• “I'm a two and jump guy. I put both feet in simultaneously. Pull and jump. It cuts off tons of time. Probably bought me an extra year of life.” – Paulie [27:30]
• “He's a Myles Garrett of speeders.” – Paulie [30:24]
• “That's my job, to come out of left field and tell people things they don't know. And people get so upset.” – Jay Glazer [55:41]

For New Listeners

This episode typifies The Dan Patrick Show: irreverent, insider-friendly, and broad in its sports reach, from heartfelt remembrances of icons to deep dives into the tactics behind NFL trades—with plenty of laughs and genuine chemistry along the way.