The Dan Patrick Show: Covino & Rich – After the NFL Dust Settles

Date: August 30, 2025
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network)
Hosts: Steve Covino, Rich Davis, Monsie, Danny G
Key Theme: Processing the aftermath of the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade and unpacking sports fandom tropes, NFL narratives, and fan reactions with a signature blend of humor, insight, and pop culture.

Episode Overview

In this special Labor Day weekend edition of Covino & Rich on The Dan Patrick Show, Covino and Rich dive deep into the ongoing ripples from the stunning Micah Parsons trade to the Green Bay Packers. The episode explores both the sports and emotional angles of the move, the psychology behind rabid fan reactions (especially viral jersey burning and TV-smashing videos), and larger questions about sports leadership, authenticity, and media narratives.

The hosts playfully analyze Jerry Jones’ press conference blunders, discuss broader NFC playoff implications, and offer their signature humorous takes and personal anecdotes—including whether butchering player names is a sign of disrespect or just "old guy syndrome." Regulars Monsie and Danny G join in for laid-back banter, trivia games, and sports news updates, rounding out the episode with contagious Friday energy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Labor Day Weekend Vibes & Setting the Scene

• [03:14] Covino welcomes listeners into a festive, extended weekend, introducing the cast, setting a "good vibes" tone, and teasing topics from Micah Parsons to weekend viewing recommendations.

2. Weekend Hobnobbing & What to Watch

• [05:27] Rich and Covino share their Friday tradition of recommending sports and entertainment for the weekend, highlighting Mets rookie pitcher Jonah Tong’s debut and competitive baseball action.

3. The Micah Parsons Trade Fallout

• Immediate Reaction and Insider Pride

  • [05:59] Covino: "Can I just say how pumped I was personally and professionally as a broadcaster to have Isaac Lohenkron make that Micah Parsons announcement on this show?"
    • The hosts celebrate being first with the trade news, noting the thrill of processing breaking news live.

• Was It a Good Trade? Was Jerry Jones Inspired or Panicked?

  • [06:43] Rich shares skepticism about spin controlling the narrative: "Is Jerry Jones trying to spin this as his modern day version of getting rid of Herschel Walker?... That's part of the speculation."
  • [07:25] Rich and Covino discuss Madden's rejection of the trade, highlighting its perceived imbalance.
  • [07:50] Covino explores the possibility that Parsons was a tough personality: "Maybe he is a pain in the ass. And do you want to work with a pain in the ass? Imagine paying pains in the asses millions and millions of dollars. Like, yo, you don't like it, beat it."
  • [09:24] Covino: "They had enough time to know what comes with him... And it's not like winning football for the most part. It's not taking them to the promised land. So there is that angle."
  • [10:54] Covino lays out the core question for listeners: Did Jerry Jones drop the ball, or is there a master plan?

4. Fan Reactions: Jersey Burning & TV Smashing – Authentic or Cringe?

• [11:57] Covino: "The dumbest things we've seen... burning of the jerseys and the smashing of the TVs, like the sports baby antics."
• [12:21] Rich compares viral reactions to the "ugly sweater" phenomenon, highlighting how authenticity has been replaced with staged social media antics: "Now you could sniff out how eye-rollingly set up these things are... you never see someone smashing their 85 inch nice new TV... you see a 32 inch older TV that's on a TV stand."
• [15:44] Rich & Covino debate whether the jersey burning is wasteful or just lame.
• [16:14] Covino: "Mark my words, it's all fun and games till some idiot kid burns his house down... Some idiot thinks he's trying to go viral... he's gonna light up the house."
• [16:54] Rich offers advice: "If you see one, scroll past it fast... we're all fueling this."
• [17:19] Covino: "I prefer the move of putting some duct tape over the name and just writing something else on it."
  • [17:25] Rich agrees: "That's funny."

5. Are We Overreacting to the Trade? NFC Rivalry Picture

• [18:48] Covino cites Cam Newton: "They're not going to the Super Bowl. This doesn't make them super bowl contenders or champions. Like, give it three years, maybe."
• [19:12] Covino: Discusses the youth and long-term prospects of the Packers post-trade, asking listeners if the fanbase is being "prisoners of the moment."
• [20:00] Rich tees up a hot take: NFC teams stronger than the Packers this season?

6. Jerry Jones and the Art of (Mis)Naming: Power Move or Old Guy Syndrome?

• [28:06] Covino draws a parallel with Howard Stern's dominance moves: "To establish some sort of superiority... he'd pretend like he didn't know those people just to make them feel lame."
• [32:30] Rich & Covino debate whether Jerry Jones’s repeated "Michael Parsons" gaffe was deliberate or the natural result of aging.
  • Quote: [34:15] Rich: "Jerry Jones saying Michael Parsons... is definitely old guy stuff."
  • Covino is unconvinced: "He's not your dad. This guy's making million dollar moves all the time... He's not dull by any means. There's a strong possibility he did it on purpose."

7. The Old Guy Name-Butchering Phenomenon

• [33:14] Rich gives a personal example: "My dad would always say, 'Oh, Fernando Nieve?' I'm like, that is Fernando Nieve! His name is not Neve."
• [34:02] Covino shares the story of his dad's "Jamboree" mispronunciation.
• [37:56] Rich asks Monsie if her Costa Rican heritage suffers the same from elder butchery: "My dad will always say 'Costa Rica.' Is that an old guy thing?"

8. Sports News & Other Chat

• [38:48] Monsie updates on NFL injuries and MLB transactions, including Walker Buehler's release and Padres’ Xander Bogaerts’ injury.
• [41:03] Rich and Monsie debate whether Walker Buehler is washed or just in a slump.
• [48:08] Covino and Rich present the Giants walk-off win as the "Tire Rack Play of the Day."
• [49:13] Rich teases upcoming segments: "WNBA Player or Chipotle Worker" trivia and the infamous NFL stadium beer price quiz.

9. Listener Calls: Is Jerry’s Gaffe Calculated?

• [49:23] “McKinney in Ohio” and “James in Alabama” call in, with consensus favoring the “power move” interpretation.
  • McKinney: "It's a powerful man's way of saying, you're unimportant to me. I don't care what your name is." ([49:31])
  • James: Emphasizes Jerry’s business acumen but recognizes his age as a possible factor ([50:04]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Covino: "Maybe he is a pain in the ass. And do you want to work with a pain in the ass? Imagine paying pains in the asses millions of dollars. Like, yo, you don't like it, beat it." ([07:50])
• Rich: "Now you could sniff out how eye-rollingly set up these things are... you never see someone smashing their 85 inch nice new TV..." ([13:01])
• Covino: "Mark my words, it's all fun and games till some idiot kid burns his house down." ([16:14])
• Rich: "Jerry Jones saying Michael Parsons... is definitely old guy stuff." ([34:15])
• Covino: "He's not your dad... There's a strong possibility that he may have done it on purpose." ([36:31])
• Caller McKinney: "It's a businessman’s way of saying, you're unimportant to me. I don't care what your name is." ([49:31])

Important Timestamps

• 03:14 — Show opening and cast introductions
• 05:27 — Weekend recommendations (hobnobbing)
• 05:59 — First reaction to Micah Parsons trade
• 07:50 — Was Parsons just too difficult to keep?
• 11:57 — Sports fan viral antics (jersey burning/tantrums)
• 15:44 — Is jersey burning wasteful or just lame?
• 17:19 — Alternative moves: taping over jersey names
• 18:48 — Cam Newton's perspective on the Packers’ real prospects
• 28:06 — Power moves in misnaming: Stern vs. Jerry Jones
• 34:02 — The classic “Jamboree” mispronunciation story
• 38:48 — Monsie’s sports update
• 41:03 — Walker Buehler debate
• 48:08 — Giants’ walk-off win: "Tire Rack Play of the Day"
• 49:23–50:41 — Listener calls: Jerry Jones “power move” consensus
• 51:12 — Teasing upcoming trivia/game and NFL preview

Episode Tone

Conversational, playful, irreverent—with a genuine love for sports and a sharp, satirical eye on sports culture’s quirks. Regular teasing, quick analogies, and personal stories amplify both the humor and relatability.

For Those Who Haven’t Listened

This episode offers a fast-moving, fun deep-dive into sports news—especially the shocking Parsons trade. The hosts’ banter, cultural analogies, lively debate, and powerful listener engagement make it a compelling listen for any sports fan eager to understand both the facts and the feelings after NFL blockbuster trades. Whether you want nuanced sports takes or banter about old guys’ mispronunciations, Covino & Rich provide the laughs and insights of a Friday happy hour.