The Dan Patrick Show – Covino & Rich: Blue Jays Chance & Flacco Solo

Date: October 25, 2025
Host: Covino & Rich (iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network)

Episode Overview

This episode captures the exuberant lead-up to World Series Game 1, with Covino & Rich mixing passionate baseball talk, relatable dad humor, and reflections on solo adventures, both in sports and everyday life. With the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers headlining the World Series, Covino & Rich dive into the pitching matchups, team dynamics, viral youth trends, and the unique joys of watching or doing things alone. The show keeps its signature lighthearted, conversational vibe throughout, offering insights and plenty of laughs for sports and pop culture fans alike.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. World Series Game 1: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers

• Hype & Match-ups:
  • The hosts mark the special nature of a "World Series Friday" (03:40), celebrating the occasion despite not being fans of either team.
  • Bo Bichette’s return to the Toronto lineup after injury draws scrutiny — is it a risk to shake up the team’s momentum?
    “He hasn't played in a minute... You just don't want to mess anything up.” — Covino (03:53)
  • Pitching spotlight:
    • Blue Jays: Trent "You Savage" Yesavage, a rookie who started the year in Single A and has risen miraculously (“Look at me now, Mom!”—Rich, 09:39), will pitch the series opener at home.
    • Dodgers: Blake Snell, praised for his clutch postseason stats (3-0, 0.86 ERA) after a season marked by injuries but healthy at just the right time.
  • Pitching as Destiny:
    “They always say it. Good pitching stops, good hitting. And the Dodgers got some pretty good pitching all lined up tonight.” — Covino (12:29)
• Stylistic Battle:
  • The Blue Jays’ offensive resilience is underlined; their hitters are “relentless” in fouling off pitches and working counts—a point Covino can’t let go of until he lands on the right word:
    “They just keep fouling off pitches, battling... persistent... scrappy... relentless!” — Covino (19:51, 27:55)
  • Rich insists, “The only way the Blue Jays have a chance in this series is getting to that [Dodgers] bullpen... that's the Dodgers Achilles heel” (17:00, 19:24).

2. Family, Fandom, and Viral Trends

• Youth Culture: “Six-seven” Meme:
  • The hosts riff on how kids are obsessed with shouting “six-seven,” a viral, meaningless phrase coming from a LaMelo Ball lyric.
    “It's a skrilla lyric that went viral... Kids ran with it... Now they can’t stop.” — Covino (06:23)
• Being a Fun Dad:
  • Rich regales dressing up as the school mascot and unwittingly fueling the “six-seven” hype with elementary kids.
    “I felt so like I’m the idiot that’s playing into it...” — Rich (07:35)
• Choosing Teams & Parental Heartbreak:
  • The panel swaps stories about kids picking new or rival teams, often to their parents’ chagrin (e.g., Rich’s son adopting “Benny Betts” instead of Mets; Sam’s son cheering for random NFL teams).
    “There’s something with young boys that don’t want to cheer for their dad’s team.” — Sam (14:09)
• Relating to the Audience:
  • The team jokes about developing sports allegiance and how being in a new city can change one's fan identity (“You can’t just be like, I’m a Dodgers fan now, can you?”—Rich, 14:02)

3. Dodgers Bullpen & Personal Issues

• Dodgers’ Bullpen Concerns:
  • The missing middle-reliever (Yesavage) due to personal family concerns is examined:
    “He’s missing the first two games because he has some deeply personal family issues... You’d hate to miss out on something special like that.” — Covino (17:20–18:10)
• Human Side of Sports:
  • The cast agrees that while the World Series is huge, real family problems outweigh any professional stakes.
    “If my family had a personal traumatic situation, I don’t think the World Series would be on my mind at all. Like, who cares?” — Rich (18:25)

4. Solo Missions: Joey Flacco, Alone Time, and Generational Divide

• The Value of Alone Time:
  • Inspired by Joe Flacco’s story of eating alone at bars during road trips, Covino & Rich dive into the stigma vs. joy of solitary outings.
    “I used to see guys sitting at a bar by themselves... feel so bad for that guy. Now I realize, like, that dude was in heaven.” — Joey Flacco (32:07)
  • Covino:
    “Lonely is a feeling you have when you’re feeling down on yourself ... I’m going to go eat a burger later and enjoy every second of it.” (33:18)
  • Rich:
    “There’s a difference between alone time, solo missions, and being lonely.” (37:10)
• Generational Take:
  • Jamar Chase (young NFL star) says:
    “I would never go eat by myself. I could do that at home... If you walked into a restaurant and saw Joe Flacco sitting there by himself—bro, we gotta get him in the back room. You don’t need to be in the front!” — Jamar Chase (50:40)
  • Covino brings it full circle:
    “Joe Flacco is at the stage in life where you acknowledge alone time, that me time, is something nice.” (51:01)
• Listeners’ Experiences:
  • Brandon from Vancouver:
    “Going out by myself when I was out on the road was one of the best times, because it was just me. I didn’t have to worry about anything else, you just enjoy yourself.” (51:28)

5. Other Notable Moments

• Pop Culture Breaks:
  • "Chad Powers" (Glen Powell’s Hulu show) divides the studio between “like” and “love” camps (28:54).
• Sports Renaissance Acknowledged:
  • Both hosts express enthusiasm for the rare confluence of highly competitive MLB, NBA, and NFL seasons:
    “It all seems really exciting now... all the majors are clicking at the same time.” — Rich (48:17)

6. Notable Quotes & Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:53 | Covino | “He hasn't played in a minute... You just don't want to mess anything up.” | | 09:39 | Rich | “Look at me now, Mom! ...Starting the year at single A, now pitching in the World Series.” | | 11:13 | Danny G. | “He got healthy at the perfect time.” [on Snell] | | 19:51/27:55| Covino | “They just keep fouling off pitches, battling... persistent... relentless!” | | 18:25 | Rich | “If my family had a personal traumatic situation, I don’t think the World Series would be on my mind at all. Like, who cares?” | | 32:07 | Joey Flacco | “Now I realize, like, that dude was in heaven.” | | 33:38 | Covino | “Lonely is a feeling you have when you’re feeling down on yourself... I’m going to go eat a burger later and enjoy every second of it.” | | 50:40 | Jamar Chase | “I would never go eat by myself. I could do that at home...” | | 51:28 | Brandon (listener) | “Going out by myself was one of the best times, because it was just me...” |

Timestamps of Important Segments

• 03:40 – World Series anticipation: Blue Jays vs Dodgers Game 1, Bo Bichette’s return.
• 09:34 – 11:35 – The rise of Trent Yesavage ("You Savage") and Blake Snell's postseason dominance.
• 12:58 – 15:15 – Kids, fandom, and sports allegiance stories.
• 16:31 – 19:24 – Discussion of bullpen fatigue, Blue Jays’ path to victory, and the Dodgers’ vulnerabilities.
• 19:51, 27:55 – The search for and finding the word “relentless” to describe Toronto’s offense.
• 17:20 – 18:25 – Dodgers’ missing reliever (personal family issue); impact and perspective.
• 31:04 – 39:56 – Extended segment on solo activities, Joey Flacco’s quote, and the liberations of alone time.
• 50:40 – 51:15 – Jamar Chase’s response and the generational divide on eating alone.
• 51:28 – 51:58 – Listener call reinforcing importance of solo time.

Tone & Style

The show is upbeat, fast-moving, and loaded with playful banter, sports insights, and self-deprecating dad humor. The original language of the speakers is conversational, peppered with pop culture references and plenty of laughs.

Conclusion

This Covino & Rich episode captures the electric atmosphere of the World Series opener with lively analysis, relatable family and fandom stories, and a thoughtful discussion about valuing solitude—as told via the Joe Flacco story and Jamar Chase rebuttal. The hosts balance insightful sports commentary with comedic asides and authentic personal anecdotes, making it perfect for listeners seeking both substance and entertainment in their sports and pop culture intake.