The Dan Patrick Show

Episode: Covino & Rich – Aaron Judge Goal Posts & Razzing
Date: October 9, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Overview:

This episode, helmed by guest hosts Covino & Rich, centers on the MLB postseason’s biggest storylines—especially Aaron Judge’s recent heroics for the Yankees. The hosts riff on Judge’s critics constantly "moving the goalposts," razzing and sports fandom etiquette, and delve into other trending sports stories (Bill Belichick’s collapse at North Carolina, NFL injury news, and the ongoing debate over uniforms in playoff sports). The atmosphere balances serious sports talk and playful banter, punctuated by storytelling and sharp comedic moments.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Aaron Judge’s Big Moment & the “Goalpost” Criticism

Timestamps: [01:02]–[13:05], [25:46]–[27:01], [39:07]–[39:40]

• Judge’s Home Run Heroics: Covino and Rich celebrate Aaron Judge’s pivotal postseason home run, comparing it to legendary moments like Carlton Fisk’s 1975 blast.

  • “That was like a Carlton Fisk moment. Everything about that moment from a baseball perspective was awesome. The call, the camera shot, the zoom in on Aaron Judge right before the pitch… the moment, everything—the crowd—I loved it.” – Covino [04:36]

• Media & Fan Criticism: The hosts mock those who repeatedly move the benchmark for Judge, never satisfied with his contributions.

  • “You can’t criticize the MVP of the league by saying, ‘Oh, he only does it when it doesn’t matter. He needs a big moment.’ Then he gets a huge moment and now all of a sudden it doesn’t matter until he does it again. That’s called moving the goalpost.” – Covino [25:57]

• Statistical Defense: They note Judge’s strong postseason numbers, arguing the “no big moments” narrative is overblown.

  • “Judge has had 17 postseason home runs… His postseason stats are better than Shohei Otani’s, and Shohei is a hero, but Aaron Judge is a nobody?” – Covino [11:51]

• Kids & Baseball Fandom: They reflect on how young fans are witnessing a new golden age of postseason heroes.

  • “How cool is it to see all these heroes stepping up, all these big names? We haven’t seen names like this in the postseason since we were kids, man. And that’s why it brings out so much fun here…” – Covino [13:06]

2. Alternate Uniforms in the MLB Postseason

Timestamps: [05:44]–[07:16], [13:30]–[13:52]

• Uniform Traditions: Some of the crew are traditionalists when it comes to playoff uniforms, voicing their distaste for alternates in big games.

  • “I said, you know, I love it during the season, but why are the Mariners wearing like a navy road jersey? I want—they should be wearing the road grays right now.” – Rich [06:06]

• Memorable Visuals: Alternative jerseys create odd visuals for long-term memories (ie., LeBron’s iconic 2016 block in an alternate Cavs uniform).

  • “These are the things that live on forever—the clips live on. If you’re not wearing your traditional jerseys, it’s sort of odd.” – Covino [06:55]

3. The Ethics and Etiquette of ‘Razzing’ in Sports Fandom

Timestamps: [14:01]–[19:59], [21:11]–[24:10], [35:01]–[35:26], [41:44]–[42:06]

• What is ‘Razzing’? The hosts reflect on the culture of ribbing, trash talk, and memes around sports—debating whether it’s fun camaraderie or juvenile trolling.

  • “Is it fun camaraderie? Is it what friends do? Is it just sports talk?... I tune out. I say, no, I’m allergic to it. I don’t like it. I don’t play those baby games.” – Covino [14:48]

• Good-Natured vs. Mean-Spirited: They argue there’s a difference between playful teasing among friends and hostile taunting.

  • “If a friend does it good-natured and is still supportive of you…that’s OK. But when people are just sitting there waiting to press enter on a mean message…just, yes.” – George [15:22]

• Tolerance Varies: Some ignore razzing, others keep “mean stuff in the holster” if provoked.

  • “I want to get mean…One more time, dude, I might say something about your mama. So relax on that.” – Covino [16:21]

• Maturity and Perspective: Both hosts admit they’ve become more mature and even want to see friends’ teams do well, something others find “too mature.”

  • “Like, I’ll be honest, if my team's not in it...I want to see one of you guys happy...I know that sounds like, like, overly mature sport.” – Rich [17:50]
  • “It’s way too mature.” – Dan Byer [17:55]

• Personal Stories: Rich tells a humorous but painful story about his family taunting him after a Niners loss with Packers-themed balloons.

  • “Imagine you go back to your house after the Raiders had a big loss to the Chiefs and like a family member who put yellow and red balloons in your room.” – Covino [23:51]

4. Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Fiasco

Timestamps: [27:03]–[34:10], [36:33]–[38:55]

• Buyout Rumors: The show discusses reports that Belichick is contemplating a buyout already in his first college season, and what that means for his legacy.

  • “To me, the willingness to even be open to that shows me that his heart’s not in it to begin with. And that was questionable from the start.” – Covino [29:48]

• Systemic Issues: They point out the difficulty of managing modern college players, transfer portals, and mismatched staff personalities.

  • “He thought it was going to be way easier…None of these coaches get along. All these kids…have no chemistry. All these new kids from the transfer portal—it’s a lot to handle.” – Covino [36:58]

• Does It Hurt His Legacy? Some debate whether this North Carolina stint will even be a historical footnote.

  • “Is it so short-lived…that we won’t even think about it [in] his legacy?” – Rich [38:38]
  • “He’s creating footnotes that you have to be like, ‘Oh, look at how it ended…’ But it won’t affect him.” – Danny G [41:27]

• Relatable Moments: The conversation segues into quitting jobs quickly, with several hosts sharing their own “one day on the job” horror stories.

  • “I think I had a job one day at UPS and I was like, yeah, right, dude, I’m not showing up the next day…” – Covino [33:27]

5. Other Sports Storylines & Notable Updates

Timestamps: [27:03]–[27:45], [40:54]–[42:06]

• NFL Injury News: Updates on Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Kyler Murray (Cardinals), and Brock Purdy (49ers) missing practice, plus the Browns' QB dilemma.
• Joe Flacco Trade: Noted as being sent to the Bengals, Flacco is named Week 6 starter [28:02].

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Aaron Judge Critics:
  “If his only criticism was he didn’t have a big, big moment yet, and then he did—what, now he has to have another one?” – Covino [12:09]
• On Sports Razzing:
  “So you come at me with this one too many times, I got some mean stuff in the holster for you…I might say something about your mama. So relax on that.” – Covino [16:21]
• Dan Byer’s Honesty:
  “I don’t want any of my friends happy… I may not rub it in their faces, but I don’t know if I’m necessarily cheering for their success.” – Dan Byer [17:56]
• Family Trolling:
  “My mother and brother had yellow and green balloons blown up for the Packers in my room…I don’t want to be in this family ever.” – Rich [23:37]
• On Belichick’s College Move:
  “Turns out to be a harder job than he thought, and he bit off more than he could chew. So yeah, he’s willing to take that money. Instead, he’s getting embarrassed.” – Covino [37:50]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Aaron Judge discussion/goalpost shifting | 01:02–13:05, 25:46–27:01, 39:07–39:40 | | MLB Uniforms and Playoff Traditions | 05:44–07:16, 13:30–13:52 | | Razzing & Fan Culture | 14:01–19:59, 21:11–24:10, 35:01–35:26, 41:44–42:06 | | Belichick College Buyout/Legacy | 27:03–34:10, 36:33–38:55 | | Relatable “Quitting Job” Stories | 33:27–34:48 | | Notable MLB/NFL Updates | 27:03–27:45, 40:54–42:06 |

Tone & Style

The tone throughout is irreverent, playful, and rapid-fire, with Covino & Rich bouncing between deep sports knowledge, cultural touchstones, and personal, often self-deprecating anecdotes. They frequently interact with their crew (Dan Byer, George, Danny G) and bring listeners into the conversation via live chat comments, making the show both accessible and engaging for casual and hardcore fans alike.

Summary Value:
If you missed the episode, this summary gives a full spectrum of the show’s unique blend of jovial banter, sports analysis, playful jabs, and relatable stories—ideal for the baseball (and broader sports) fan who wants to catch up on the vibes and debate around Aaron Judge, playoff traditions, and what really makes sports culture tick.