Covino & Rich - What a Pickle

Summary

Podcast Summary: Covino & Rich - "What a Pickle"

Podcast Information:

• Title: The Dan Patrick Show
• Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
• Episode: Covino & Rich - What a Pickle
• Release Date: August 6, 2025

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Introduction

In this episode of The Dan Patrick Show, hosts Covino and Rich delve into a captivating story from the world of sports, specifically focusing on a memorable event involving the Portland Pickles baseball team. The discussion centers around whether the Portland Pickles' fan participation event was a genuine fan experience or a meticulously staged publicity stunt.

The Portland Pickles' Fan Participation Event

Timestamp: 05:16 - 09:37

Covino and Rich begin by recounting the events of a Portland Pickles game where a fan, Eli Steinhaus—nicknamed "Dixie"—was given the opportunity to step into the game during fan appreciation night. The fan not only took at-bats but also managed to walk once, steal a base, and even hit a home run. Covino describes the moment:

Covino: "He stole a taco. I don't know. On a Tuesday. But the crowd's like, no way. This is awesome."
Timestamp: [07:35]

Rich questions the authenticity of the event, pondering whether it was a genuine opportunity or a staged occurrence designed to generate buzz:

Rich Davis: "Was this a staged story or not?"
Timestamp: [05:16]

Was the Event Staged?

Timestamp: 12:35 - 22:42

The core of the discussion revolves around the legitimacy of the event. Rich expresses skepticism, drawing parallels to other staged entertainment moments, such as surprise appearances on TV shows or concerts. He wonders if the Portland Pickles' event followed a similar pattern where fans with genuine skills are selected:

Host 2 (Rich Davis): "If you're a relatively decent athlete or if you have just minimal baseball experience, it's not that crazy to think the guy shags a fly ball."
Timestamp: [08:53]

Covino counters by sharing his own experience of being arbitrarily selected for a basketball shootout, admitting he was not particularly skilled:

Covino: "I hit a couple. I think I walked away with like three or four hundred dollars."
Timestamp: [15:07]

Despite initial skepticism, both hosts acknowledge the possibility that the Pickles might have pre-screened fans for athletic ability, making the event both genuine and entertaining.

Comparing to Other Staged Events

Timestamp: 16:10 - 26:05

To further explore the spontaneity of such events, Covino references other shows like The Price is Right and Cash Cab, where participants are often selected through a mix of randomness and pre-selection for charisma or skill. He emphasizes that while some moments are staged, others are genuine lucky breaks:

Covino: "If you've played at a level, like I said, there's a chance you can make contact."
Timestamp: [10:00]

Rich brings up instances from sports events where fan participation and unexpected performances have blurred the lines between spontaneity and staging, reinforcing the complexity of discerning authenticity.

Personal Experiences and Anecdotes

Timestamp: 26:05 - 35:15

The conversation shifts to personal anecdotes, with Covino sharing his experience hosting a fan contest at a Lakers game, where the selected participant failed to perform as expected. This contrasts with the Pickles' story, highlighting the unpredictability of such events:

Covino: "It was hand the basketball to some little old lady and I'm like this, well, like, what are we even doing here?"
Timestamp: [25:54]

Similarly, Dan Byer adds his thoughts, suggesting that while some events are undoubtedly staged, there are genuine moments where fans with real talent seize the opportunity:

Dan Byer: "It's doable... he struck out."
Timestamp: [34:25]

Bo Nix and NFL Discussions

Timestamp: 50:55 - 52:42

Towards the end of the episode, the conversation briefly veers into the NFL, specifically discussing quarterback Bo Nix. Rich highlights his coach’s high expectations and likens this endorsement to the confidence the Pickles might have had in Eli Steinhaus:

Rich Davis: "He's being called the next big thing... Put Bo Nix right up there with them."
Timestamp: [51:20]

This segment underscores the theme of potential and belief in individuals, whether in minor league baseball or the NFL.

Audience Interaction and Final Thoughts

Timestamp: 32:42 - 49:11

Covino and Rich engage with listener calls, further dissecting the Portland Pickles event. A caller reveals that Eli Steinhaus is not just a fan but also an intern and a starting second baseman for a college team, adding credibility to the notion that his performance was genuine:

Caller (Chris): "He’s a starting second baseman for Lois and Clark College... he played at some collegiate level."
Timestamp: [48:50]

Covino concedes that while some moments may be staged, the Pickles' event likely combined genuine talent with an element of planned excitement, making it a memorable spectacle.

Conclusion

Covino and Rich conclude the episode by affirming that regardless of whether the Portland Pickles' event was staged, the outcome was an entertaining and heartwarming moment for fans. They emphasize the joy and wonder such events bring, advocating for a balance between skepticism and belief in the authenticity of extraordinary fan experiences.

Covino: "It's a really cool moment no matter how you look at it."
Timestamp: [49:31]

The hosts encourage listeners to embrace these unique sports moments, whether spontaneous or orchestrated, as they add vibrant stories to the tapestry of sports entertainment.

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Notable Quotes:

• Covino: "I want to believe that an alien walked in front of a ring doorbell in Compton. I want to believe Rudy really was carried off the field like that."
  Timestamp: [24:21]

• Rich Davis: "If you were covering some big golf tournament for Fox, which I'm sure you have over the years, Danny Buyer, do you think you could hit a putt in the pressure situation?"
  Timestamp: [18:02]

• Covino: "It was hand the basketball to some little old lady and I'm like this, well, like, what are we even doing here?"
  Timestamp: [25:54]

• Rich Davis: "I do think they knew that the kid didn't stink."
  Timestamp: [34:35]

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This comprehensive summary encapsulates the engaging and thoughtful discussion between Covino and Rich, providing listeners with insights into the complexities of fan participation events in sports and the fine line between authenticity and entertainment.

Transcript

[Host 1]

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[Host 2]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Covino]

They give you the answers and you still blew it.

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[Host 2]

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[Host 1]

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[Host 2]

Lime bikes the other day and we're like wee.

[Covino]

Like this is people ride bikes because it's fun.

[Host 2]

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In store, plus news of the day and more.

[Host 2]

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[Covino]

Be sure to catch us live every.

[Host 2]

Weekday from 5 to 7 Eastern. 2 to 4 Pacific on Fox Sports Radio.

[Covino]

Find your local station for Kavito and [e-mail] or stream us live every day on the iHeartRadio app. Searching FSR. All right, let's go get some fun today on an action packed Taco Tuesday.

[Host 2]

Where we going? Hey, Pavino here. Ready for some tacos? Ready for two hours of fun.

[Covino]

What's up, brother?

[Host 2]

Rich brought the tacos. I'm bringing the fun from Jersey Tuesday. LeBron, Dan Byer, Danny G, Sam. Everybody else, Spotty broadcasting live from the Fox Sports radio studio. Remember, if you miss any of today's show, man, you're gonna miss out because we're bringing the fun. Did I mention we're bringing the fun? Oh yeah, super fun time. But if you miss anything, you want to catch the podcast, search Covino and Rich wherever you stream. But Rich, like we always do about this time, we gotta rock it out and let's go.

[Covino]

I'll be honest, sort of the day where nothing's nothing's blowing up my skirt. Nothing's nothing's got me that excited about the world of sports. So I don't want to dig for too much. We got some funny stories though.

[Host 2]

Hello. Is someone not wearing a softball champion T shirt today?

[Covino]

I mean that's the hottest story in town. Probably softball champions of the valley. I mean, come on, I bet you.

[Host 2]

There'S some guys on your team that could probably be better than the Yankees right now. So anyway, the parade is going down Ventura Boulevard. There's a parade Monday morning at 10am Ventura Boulevard. It starts at the new Five Guys.

[Covino]

It ends at Balboa right by that Dunkin Donuts. Okay, perfect. Can't wait.

[Host 2]

And Rich is the grand marshal on parade. So again it's Cavino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio. Looks like we're doing four shows next week in for Dan Patrick. So make note of that. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. So it's the segmented extended Dan Patrick hall. So it's not the hat trick. We're doing four shows next week, so make note of that. But happy to be here like always. And again, if you got things to do, we understand. Catch the podcast later and make sure to follow rate and review. Give us 5 stars because anything less is uncivilized. Now every Tuesday we also play a game, Showtime. Mahomes trivia. But I heard that Mahomes is live from Chiefs training camp. We'll see if he could make it. But we will give away some prizes for sure on this show. Plus we Got to talk Bo Nicks.

[Covino]

Oh, there. There's a Bo Nick story that I think should get Denver fans excited. It should get Denver excited.

[Host 2]

And we got to start off where we left off. Now, the number 87799 on Fox. Let's get everybody involved. The most inclusive show on radio. Happy to be here. Covino and Rich. Yesterday, we started talking about the Portland Pickles, but I feel like that was perfect because we let the story simmer a little bit. We let everyone have a chance to see it, hear about it, and. And make their own decision. And I want to ask you first and first, mostly Fox Sports Radio Nation, was this a staged story or not? Because that seems to be the debate here. Instead of thinking automatically, wow, how cool. We automatically think, ah, that's gotta be BS that's gotta be staged. But even if it was, let's say, staged, wasn't it pretty awesome? That's really my spin on it here. The Portland Pickles and Rich, you describe them as like a collegiate summer league.

[Covino]

Yeah. That it's college D1 players that play during the summer to stay fresh. And yeah, the Portland Pickles.

[Host 2]

Portland Pickles gave a random fan a chance to get in the game. And apparently history was made because people are raging about this. They gave a random fan and at bat for fan appreciation night. So in sort of a Savannah Bananas fashion, they're like, hey, you lucky fan, you get to play with the Pickles tonight. And his. His name, by the way, Eli Stenhouse. Oh, really?

[Covino]

You get to play with the Pickles tonight?

[Host 2]

Well, Eli Stenhouse, because Steinhaus, however, Dixie. I don't know why they keep calling him Dixie. And he's social media viral. That's his nickname. Oh, what's his last name? Normus. So what's his name again? Danny G. Just so I can give him proper credit. Eli. Dixie. Steinhaus. Eli Stein. Now let me set it up. So Steinhaus gets in here. They're like, you, Steinhaus. Random fan. And he's like, yo, no way. And he reacts like anybody would. Being picked out of a crowd like me. No way. But he turns on the showmanship. He takes in at bat, and he gets a walk, Rich. And he has his sneakers on. That's important. Has his sneakers on. He's just a fan. Gets a walk. Then he steals a base. And maybe he stole a taco. I don't know. On a Tuesday. But the crowd's like, no way. This is awesome. And he leans into it. He's doing like his Hulkster thing. Like, yeah, Flexing he waves up the crowd. Then he throw him in the outfield. They throw him in left field, and he makes a pretty easy fly ball catch. Little shag out there, and people like, yeah, no way. Now, automatically I'm thinking, what do you mean, no way? If you're a relatively decent athlete or if you have just minimal baseball experience, it's not that crazy to think the guy shags a fly ball. It's just cool to see. I get it.

[Covino]

If this guy's between the ages of 18 and 30, I don't. Do we know how old he is? Because I was going to say, regardless if he played any type of organized baseball or softball in the last couple years of his life, shagging a fly ball, not a tricky thing to do.

[Host 2]

I'm not saying it's easy, but I'm saying if you have any baseball experience, it's not impossible.

[Covino]

I mean, I'm saying it is easy, man, to. To catch a fly ball, a routine fly ball in the outfield. If you have any level of baseball, know how. Like, that's not a hard thing to do.

[Host 2]

But then, Rich, he gets one more at bat.

[Covino]

Here's where.

[Host 2]

Here's.

[Covino]

Here's where it gets good.

[Host 2]

They leave this fan. Fan appreciation night. They leave this fan in for one more at bat. This is like everybody's fantasy at a major league game, right? Like, the Yankees are so frustrated. Boone's like, you. And I'm like, me? Yeah. You get on the mound, you're like, what? This guy gets another at bat, and listen to what happens.

[Covino]

Pay off. Pitch high, fly ball, left center field.

[Host 2]

Are you kidding me?

[Covino]

Four letters, one word.

[Rich Davis]

Go.

[Host 2]

Wow. By the way, that's a collegiate league. That's a great call. Yeah. Four letters, one word. Is that really what he says? Four letters, one word, gone. This dude hits a home run as a fan who just entered the game, and the crowd goes nuts. And the rest is history again. Eli Steinhouse. They called them Dixie, so Dixie delivered. Now the story goes viral. It's all over social media. The crowd went wild. The call was great. The moment was awesome. But everyone's saying that this Portland Pickles thing was staged. Even if it was, you can't guarantee a home run in that moment. You think it's that easy to just hit a home run? But is it impossible that it was just a fan who has a good swing? Rich, if they picked you out of the stands, you're good enough to hit one out. If you get a hold of one. It's not impossible. So I'm here to say. I'm Steve Covino. I believe that clearly this kid had baseball abilities. He had skills maybe even better than the team he was watching, but he's a baseball fan. It's not crazy to think a baseball fan has some ability. I think they picked a dude who was pretty good and he had a really awesome moment. I don't believe it was staged.

[Covino]

I mean, I don't know if it was. You can't stage a home run.

[Host 2]

You can't. You can't guarantee that.

[Covino]

But however, I do think that maybe they're like, we're going to put this kid in. He could play again. This is collegiate summer ball. It's competitive. But if you've played at a level, like I said, there's a chance you can make contact. If he knows a fastball's coming, I think it's a great, fun story, but I think what you said is even more interesting. What are those fantasies we all have? Because anytime you've been at a stadium and you grab a baseball and it's one of those displays where it's like, see how fast you could throw? I always, as a kid was like, what if they see me? And they're like, he's got perfect mechanics. And they're like, hey, the Mets bullpen coach wants to talk to you. Or honestly, I'll give you a sleazy one. Every time you're at, like, you know, an adult establishment, you would assume, like, yeah, she, you know, she's in love with me like this, you know.

[Host 2]

Well, remember that time the Hawaiian Tropics bus broke down? They needed an oil boy. Yeah.

[Covino]

And I sent them to the town. I sent them to the town a couple miles up the road. Yeah.

[Host 2]

You blew that opportunity.

[Covino]

I mean, that's. Everyone's like, if you're an extra on the set and you're an actor, or if you're an aspiring actor or actress and you're on the set, you're wishing that, like, I don't know, Scorsese makes eye contact with you and they're like, wait a minute.

[Host 2]

Okay, you can't.

[Covino]

You're the one.

[Host 2]

Hold on. For all the naysayers. And by the way, you could share your fantasy. That's fine. 87799 on Fox. But for all the naysayers that are quick to say this is a stunt, like Rich said, to guarantee a home run, that's like, that's not a guarantee.

[Covino]

If it's a stunt. It was a. It was. If it's a stunt, it was a really well executed stunt.

[Host 2]

Okay, then how do you explain this? I think you're putting these players on the team on a pedestal and forgetting that other people have a particular set of skills. This guy could be a decent baseball player. How do you explain. Dave Grohl's on and he's performing.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Host 2]

And he's like, you. Do you play? And the kids. Again, he gets up there and he shreds. He gets up there and he shreds because he plays.

[Covino]

You think that staged?

[Host 2]

Why are we putting these people on a pedestal? Like, they're. They're gods and we can't like, have any skill of our own to hold our.

[Covino]

I know. You're saying we didn't pick a kid out of the crowd and be like, all right, guard LeBron James, like, it wasn't. It wasn't that. Dan, by. What do you think, man?

[Dan Byer]

Well, first of all, like, for. For a nine year old to have like front row tickets to the Foo Fighters, there's got to be something like.

[Covino]

Of course, kid.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah.

[Host 2]

That happens all the time.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, because it's totally staged. That's why. Yes, because it is.

[Host 2]

No, it is.

[Covino]

Beyonce, get up there and have him stink, Dan. Beyonce brings up some girl to harmonize. You don't think they've gone over this?

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, right. Oh, my goodness, no.

[Host 2]

Not all the time. There's. There's often times at rock shows, they'll see some dude singing his heart out the whole time. They may even hold a sign up. They'd be like, yo, I want to come up and play with. And the artist will be like, can you play? And they'll be like, yeah, I can play. All right, let's see what you got. And they turn it out because they could play. Just like this guy could play baseball. He got ahold of one. It was a cool moment.

[Dan Byer]

This is the Barry Bond steroid argument, right? Like, you could take as many steroids, hgh, whatever you wanted, but you still have to hit the baseball.

[Host 2]

Exactly.

[Dan Byer]

And that's what I think Covino is trying to say.

[Host 2]

It is. It is, Dan. And you know, I have one last point, and I do want to talk to everybody. Staged or not becomes the debate here and your other fantasies. But if you really dissect that at bat, they weren't trying to give him a meatball. They were trying to strike this kid out. They were trying to pitch around them. Watch back the clip. I watched the ball.

[Covino]

He hit a home run on. Seemed like a 70 mile an hour down the middle fastball. I'm not Saying I'm hitting it out, but I'm just saying it's not like this collegiate summer league. Someone threw some Adam WAINWRIGHT, you know, 12 to 6 breaking ball. That was that buckle.

[Host 2]

You know, I'm not debating that this kid was a good ball player. No doubt. Obvious, right? But is it impossible that a good ballplayer was just a fan at the game?

[Covino]

No.

[Host 2]

Why is that impossible?

[Covino]

Listen, I was arbitrarily picked once and I said this and I was not in on it. I was not like in the media at the time. It was like we picked Rich Davis. I was a college kid and I had the chance to shoot three pointers during a TV timeout in the Carrier Dome up at Syracuse. Every three pointer was like 100 bucks. And I have told the story. And I was honest where I air balled the first one because I had never shot a basketball with a clear backboard with 20,000 people in an arena. I hit a couple. I think I walked away with like three or four hundred dollars. I got hot for a second, but then cold again. If they would have accidentally picked like some kid that played high school basketball, I get what you're saying. You could arbitrarily pick a winner just.

[Host 2]

Because a guy shows a little bit of skill level. That means a staged or no, that dude. They picked a dude who was a fan. He's at the game and he actually is pretty good. You know, that's not an impossible thought. And then again, like you say, you people are throwing the word staged out there. Like, it's so easy to just come up there and hit a home run.

[Covino]

Can I ask you. Can I ask you a real question? And it's a little dirty, so part of me, if you got kids in.

[Host 2]

The car, I mean, I would expect nothing less. I would say smut Davis.

[Covino]

I would say I just looked at me and gave me like the mutumbo.

[Host 2]

Like, no, no, be careful, Rich.

[Covino]

Let's just say you're scrolling around some inappropriate. Let's say you stumbled across some inappropriate content on the Internet. Covino.

[Host 2]

Okay? It's happened.

[Covino]

And it's so and so with a fan. Do you believe some of those women will like film with a fan?

[Host 2]

Or do I believe it?

[Covino]

Or do you think it's like a professional, but he's calling himself a fan for the video?

[Host 2]

No, I mean, I believe there are staged moments like that for sure.

[Covino]

Like when some buses driving down the block, it's like, hey, you. Hey, kid, want to get in the bus with these ladies? Like, do you think that kid is arbitrarily on the street.

[Host 2]

Well, a lot of those are staged. There's no question about that. That's just the gimmick, right? Like, hey, we're picking people up. Today's your lucky day. Yeah, right. A lot of that staged. But I do believe that there are times that they throw offers out there to fans. How about the Cash Cab? You think that's always staged? Let's hit up our guy, Ben Bailey.

[Covino]

I do remember that show. And he said it wasn't. He said they would randomly pick people. Dan Byer, you're a great golfer. Is great a good word can I say. But then if you were covering, that's.

[Dan Byer]

Why I was silent.

[Covino]

If you were covering some big golf tournament for Fox, which I'm sure you have over the years, Dan Beyer, big shot here at Fox Sports db, if they were like, hey, we're going to do a media contest for ten grand, then we pick a name out of the hat from Fox Sports, Dan Buyer, do you think you could hit a putt in the pressure situation? Would you, would we be shocked or you think you'd like, that's possible.

[Dan Byer]

It's doable. Like I like in this situation, the.

[Host 2]

Kid hit a bomb.

[Dan Byer]

Like, it wasn't cheap. It wasn't just over the left field.

[Covino]

It wasn't a Bartolo cologne, like just throwing the bat out.

[Dan Byer]

It was a shot. And so like that's, that's like the part. And I'm going to get to your, I'm going to get to your question, but like for Covino to think that they're just going to like put some 62 year old with arthritis in his knees is the fan of the game. Like, it's, that that's not going to happen. You want the fan to be able to do something and he did something extraordinary. I don't know how you could stage a home run, but I think that you pick someone that can be fun because that's what these minor league, summer league baseball leagues are all about.

[Host 2]

So you're saying they may have knew the possibility was.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, they knew that the kid didn't stink. Just like they knew that the 9 year old can play electric guitar at the concert. But at the Ryder cup in 2016 in Minnesota, a fan was heckling the European team and they called him out. They said, all right, 100 bucks you make this putt. Justin Rose, I even think you could probably see the video, put $100 down, said, all right, 100 bucks if you make this putt. It's yours. The guy came out. If it doesn't go in the hole, it's 40ft past. But it went in like it was cooking and everybody went nuts. That to me is the randomness of it, of. In a spur of the moment thing. I just don't think that this level of athlete that was playing in the game was. I don't think that that was a coincidence.

[Covino]

It was random, but not. Yes, okay, I'll give you an example. I don't want to. I don't want to create. I don't want to kill the illusion of all of our hopes and dreams. But I've been in the audience on the Price is Right. Before the Price is Right, they go to every audience member and they're like, hey, tell me your backstory. Tell me about your life. Tell me a fun fact. They interview everyone. It's not arbitrary. Come on down. The late, great Rod Roddy. It wasn't picking out of a hat. It was Dan Byer. He's here with his family in town. And you have a fun fact about you. They are finding interesting people in the crowd. So it's not arbitrary when they say this is energetic people. Yeah, I agree.

[Host 2]

It's like part of the pre screening, man. That's not. It's still sort of random. They're just doing a little bit of due diligence.

[Dan Byer]

I'm talking to three guys here. Sorry, I just want to make this point. Three guys. If you would take requests, how legitimate are requests in radio?

[Covino]

Not at all. Hey, I'll try. Hey, Danny, can I give you my favorite line I said for 20 years? Hey, I'll try to get that on for you.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, right, right. Oh, you want the most popular song in America? You got it. We only play it three times an hour already. But you know what? It's going to be coming up later on.

[Covino]

That's the funniest thing. Can I hear T. Tyler Swift? You know what? You could always say yeah, yeah, we'll get that on for you.

[Host 2]

Way to ruin the secret, Dan Byron. But hold on. I do have one last little nugget for the story and I want to hear from everybody again. We're talking about the Portland Pickles and Eli Steinhaus, who was the random fan on Fan Appreciation Day that went yard in dramatic fashion. The crowd went nuts. It became such a story. I'm assuming most of you saw it scrolling doing the bowl scroll that the club offered him a contract. Now I read that it was a one day contract, but I saw the video. The video made it Seem like they gave him a contract for the end of the year till the end of the year, and he accepted. So that's where the story ended, as far as I know. But was it staged or not is the question.

[Covino]

I think it's a great story. It's funny regardless of whether it's staged or not. But again, whether you.

[Host 2]

Oh, by the way, you know why people think it's stage two Rich? Because when they see the clip of the home run, he's wearing cleats. That's why I pointed out before that he was wearing sneakers in his first at bat. But it's like, is it that hard to believe that they gave him a pair of spikes in the clubhouse? Like, because in the second at bat that he takes, he's wearing cleats.

[Covino]

I think if you put 100 guys of his level of talent up there, only a couple will get lucky and rise to the occasion and hit a home run, even if it's a fastball down there.

[Host 2]

That was jazz Chisholm. You're not guaranteeing a home run. He only hit three in the home run derby. You know what else is funny, too? He shows. He comes out there in shorts because again, he's just a fan. He's like, yay. And he steals second and slides in his shorts. I guess he put on a show for the fans. It was kind of funny to see.

[Covino]

Not even joking when I say this. If this kid is a ballplayer that played at some collegiate level or, you know, maybe he got scouted in high school, never made it. Just a dude that knows how to play ball. Do you think this is a window to a Bananas tryout?

[Host 2]

I do. Yeah. I thought about that. I showed the clip to my parents, and they said the same thing. Like, maybe Bananas.

[Covino]

Like, yeah, maybe the passion level. And he seems like a charismatic young dude. Maybe. Maybe this gets him a tryout with the Savannah Bananas.

[Host 2]

I think so, yeah. He's got to learn how to do a cartwheel or a flip or get some skills on stilts, but, yeah, I think earns him a tryout for sure. It'd be a good story if he's real. I just got off the phone with the Portland Pickles front office, and nobody there can give me this guy's contact information. They were like, I don't know. This just feels. It feels very minor league baseball where this is what they do to get attention.

[Covino]

Hello, Pickles?

[Host 2]

Yeah, it's Danny G. Sam heard me talking to them. You know? You know, that is true. And it's A shame. That's why we bring it up. It's a shame that we have to always approach every fun story from a skeptic standpoint, because everything's an attention grab or an attempt to get likes on social media. This is what you thought about, this is what you thought, Covino, about the Browns photographer supposedly falling in the water? Oh, yeah, yeah, again, yeah, exactly. I'm like, you know what? This is State. I did think that was staged because everything, unfortunately is used as a way to go viral.

[Covino]

You know what I want to, I just, I'm going to take the approach I like, which is I want to believe it. I want to believe an alien walked in front of a ring doorbell in Compton. I want to believe Rudy really was carried off the field like that. Don't ruin it for me. Joe Montana and your facts.

[Host 2]

Did you see that alien in Compton?

[Covino]

Yeah, I, I, that's, I want to believe in it, Danny. I'm telling you, it's so much more fun to believe it. That's what I'm saying. That's, it's more fun. I agree. Like, every time a story comes up, skepticism is, as you say, Kavino, the lead vibe.

[Host 2]

But even if staged, they pulled off one of the coolest. What would you even call this?

[Covino]

Stunts.

[Host 2]

Stunts in, in a long time that we've seen in years. Because everything has to go perfect.

[Covino]

I've seen the, I've seen the opposite and the opposite sucks. Danny, how many times have you been to a Lakers game or I'm sorry to say, a Clippers game or some game where they're like, at halftime we're going to have this person shoot or we're going to get people. If you could do a layup, a free throw. And like, they're just a hopelessly terrible athlete.

[Host 2]

Yeah. They can't even make a layup.

[Covino]

Kavino and I were in Vegas once and I won't throw the sponsor under the bus, but we did an event where they flew us out to Vegas to host this cool event. And it was with NBA legend John Salley. They set up this whole big ass setup for a fan to take a million dollar shot, right? And when I tell you, Danny, this million dollar shot was thrown over a volcano, over a car a hundred yards away. And then they hand the basketball to some little old lady and I'm like this, well, like, what are we even doing here? Give me a. Do you remember that? Like, it was, I do. It was a, I was like, this is, this is the. If they give it to a young kid. And it was a half court shot.

[Host 2]

That's fair.

[Covino]

Make it fair, make it fun. And I and I like this story a lot. It's a good. I'm glad you brought it up.

[Host 2]

Yeah. Forget chasing Pickles. Forget chasing MJ as the the big whale we want for an interview on the air. I'm not gonna rest until I get Dixie on the show. Dixie?

[Covino]

Yeah, I was gonna say Danny, crust off Stallone and Jordan and all other Wish list guests. Tom Brady. No, no, no. Dixie.

[Host 2]

Dixie from the Pickles.

[Covino]

Well, hey, we got a lot coming up here on Kavino and Rich. I have an interesting offer for you, my friend. I want to see if Covino is down for an offer I think he can't refuse and it has to do with his Yankees. We'll explain. Plus, is Bo Nix the next big thing in the NFL? Well, somebody big in the NFL thinks so. So we'll talk a bunch of NFL all next right here. Kavino and Rich.

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[Host 2]

Through something like that is a traumatic experience.

[Dan Byer]

But it's also not the end of your life.

[Host 1]

That was my dad reminding me and so many others who need to hear it that our trauma is not our shame to carry and that we have big, bold and beautiful lives to live after what happened to us. I'm your host and co president of this organization, Dr. Lea Tritate. On my new podcast, the Unwanted Sorority. We wade through transformation to peel back healing and reveal what it actually looks like and sounds like in real time. Each week I sit down with people who've lived through harmony carried silence and are now reshaping the systems that failed us. We're going to talk about the adultification of black girls mothering as resistance and the tools we use for healing. The Unwanted Sorority is a safe space, not a quiet space. So let's lock in. We're moving towards liberation together. Listen to the Unwanted Sorority New episodes every Thursday on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast guests.

[Rich Davis]

It's the biggest party of the summer. WWE SummerSlam is here and Wrestling with Freddy is all over it. We're talking wild matches, big surprises, and our boldest predictions yet. From celebrity showdowns to the chaos inside a steel cage, we're breaking down every match and calling who we think walks out on top. This card is loaded from Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley and Tiffy, just to name a few. This lineup is ready to tear down the Howard House. We'll give you our unfiltered takes, honest debates, and, you already know, a ton of laughs along the way. We're covering the upsets, the wild returns, and the championship moments. Nobody expects we'll get into the matches that steal the show, the storylines that explode, and those oh my God, did that just happen moments that make SummerSlam legendary. Don't miss it. Listen to Wrestling with Freddy as part of the My Cultura Podcast Network. Find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.

[Host 1]

Your entire identity has been fabricated. Your beloved brother goes missing without a trace. You discover the depths of your mother's illness, the way it has echoed and reverberated throughout your life, impacting your very legacy. Hi, I'm Dani Shapiro and these are just a few of the profound and powerful stories I'll be mining on our 12th season of Family Secret. With over 37 million downloads, we continue to be moved and inspired by our guests and their courageously told stories. I can't wait to share 10 powerful new episodes with you. Stories of tangled up identities, concealed truths, and the way in which family secrets almost always need to be told. I hope you'll join me and my extraordinary guests for this new season of Family Secrets. Listen to Family Secrets Season 12 on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Host 2]

Check out behind the Flow, a podcast documentary series following the launch of San Diego Football Club. We go behind the scenes and explore the stories of those involved. San Diego coming to MLS is gonna be a game changer because this region has been hungry for men's professional soccer. We need veteran players and we need young players.

[Covino]

Like you're building a team from scratch.

[Host 2]

And so the succession plan of long term success needs to be defined. We need to embrace this community. When I was 13, my uncle took me to a qualifier and we watched Paraguay against Chile pouring rain. Just watching the fans jumping up and down, I think that was definitely a watershed moment for me. Not only was that going to be my game, but it was gonna be my life. Listen to San Diego FC behind the flow now on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. All right, the world famous Covino and Rich show returns. We get to your phone calls and feedback next. Plus we give away prizes. Showtime Mahomes trivia broke my homes. Live from Chiefs training camp right now, live from Fox Sports Radio studio. I'm here in Jersey. Rich and the rest of the crew back on the west side meeting.

[Covino]

Give a Boone a pep talk or something. What are you going?

[Host 2]

I was going to ask Danny G if he got Eli Dixie Steinhaus on the phone because I think the Yankees could use that guy better than anything they're doing, I'll tell you that. But remember, with iHeartRadio's app, you can stream us wherever you happen to be. Catch all the Fox sports radio shows live 24. 7 on the new and improved iHeartradio app. Search FOX Sports Radio in the app and stream us all day. Make us number one on your presets, number one in your heart. Covino and Rich, the number 87799 on Fox. Before we talk about Bo Nicks, let's wrap up the phone calls. Was this Portland pickle story where the random fan hits a home run, Was it staged or not? Or what are your thoughts?

[Covino]

I think it was. I think it could be staged, but also an amazing coincidence that the guy delivered. It could have very well been like, yo, he looks athletic. Oh, he struck out.

[Host 2]

Okay, so you actually do disagree because I believe that they did pick a fan.

[Covino]

You think it was arbitrary as could.

[Host 2]

Be, but they picked a fan who could actually play. And I don't think that's impossible to believe.

[Covino]

Okay, that's not. You know, our buddy Mike in Cincinnati said Covino probably also believed. This is a great old school reference. If you watched wrestling, remember the wrestler Earthquake?

[Host 2]

Yeah.

[Covino]

Remember how he started? Jimmy Hart picked like just a fat guy in the stands and he's like you. And then it was like a plant the whole time, like he became a heel. Not everything staged, but, you know, maybe this was. Let's Go to Pat in Pennsylvania. Hey, Pat.

[Host 2]

How you guys doing? Just wanted to share a story. I played a three inning game in Camden Yards with Scott McGregor, a former major league pitcher, throwing pretty f. And I'm a 40 year old guy. Hit one off the wall, so. And a bunch of people actually did. Well, no one hit it over, but it was a regular baseball game. We all played the field. So hitting a ball out, you know, is probably quite doable.

[Covino]

You know, not to kiss ass, but you know who we should probably ask later? Our boss. I don't know if he wants it out there, but he's done like fantasy camp, like where you, where former big leaguers pitch against you. You could, you take swings like. And I'm sure some of those guys that if you got the money and time and you are in shape enough to go to like a professional major league baseball fantasy camp. Camino, you don't think some of those 30, 40, 50 year old guys could still rip the ball?

[Host 2]

I do. I think we're giving way too much credit to. They're just still mere mortals. And these are collegiate athletes. They just picked a dude who was good, if not better.

[Covino]

Yeah, okay. It's a great point. It's a great point. Let's say hi to Eric in Illinois. Eric, you're on.

[Host 2]

But hey, good afternoon. Good show.

[Covino]

Thanks, man. Always, always trying our best. What's up, man? You do good enough.

[Host 2]

I just. When you brought up the fact that he was given a contract when I was a kid and I'm 73, the Cardinals, if you caught a foul ball, that you were supposed to hold it up, and then the ushers would of.

[Covino]

Course come over and check to see.

[Host 2]

If you're okay, but they would offer you a workless but a contract with the Cardinals for catching the foul ball. And I just always thought that was cool. That is pretty cool. By the way, I love his endorsement. We're good enough.

[Covino]

Danny, I was actually gonna text you new production. Covino and Rich, they're good enough.

[Host 2]

I mean, honestly, it's pretty fitting. I'll take it. I like it. I appreciate that. And by the way, I do think that's pretty cool. It's like Rich Davis and myself, we're both lords of Scotland. I don't know if you guys know that. Yeah, true story. Because we actually own one foot, right? One foot.

[Covino]

We both own one foot of property. One square foot of property in a field somewhere in Scotland.

[Host 2]

So we're official lords.

[Covino]

By definition, we own a square foot of land. We have a card that Says we are Lords of Scotland.

[Host 2]

Wow, sounds like a bad morning show bit.

[Dan Byer]

I'm an official duke of Hazzard, Kentucky. Seriously, I've got. It's 1Z, but I've got the proclamation, as is my wife and son.

[Covino]

You know, speaking of, you said the Duke of Hazzard, coincidentally, Today is the 20th anniversary. 20 years ago today in 05, Jessica Simpson came out in those Daisy Dukes. Just a little timestamp. That was 20 years ago, the remake of Dukes of Hazzard. Which is. Damn. Time's fine.

[Host 2]

Coincidentally, I spent extra time in the bathroom. Today was a whole other story.

[Covino]

Oh, that was a Duke of Hazard.

[Host 2]

It's a Taco Tuesday, bro.

[Covino]

Let me, let me hit you up with something, then we'll go to danbuy for an update. I'm gonna pose a question. I'm going to let you simmer, I'm going to let you think about this and then we'll go get Dan's update.

[Host 2]

You mean Duke of Hazard, Kentucky? Dan Meyer?

[Covino]

Yes, the Duke.

[Dan Byer]

Thank you to my Twitter profile, by the way.

[Covino]

So, Cove, we made a bet in the beginning of the season, thousand dollars whoever had the better record, Mets or Yankees. And then we up the ante $100 additionally for each game that the team is better. So let's just say the Yankees had a 15 game better record than the. That's 1500 bucks. No, I'm sorry, that's $2500. If they're three games better, 1300. As of right now, with 50 games to go, the Mets have been playing not great.

[Host 2]

But like I said earlier, they're losing. The Yankees are losing in dramatic, unbelievable, embarrassing fashion. Like you can't write it worse than they're playing right now.

[Covino]

Well, well, much like our good friends at DraftKings or all the great gambling sites out there, they give you payout options if you're.

[Host 2]

You're trying to do like a deal or no deal with me.

[Covino]

If you get. Let's say you have a six leg parlay and you've hit four of them. They'll be like, hey, if you want to cash out now, here's the offer. So the Mets are up three games on the Yankees.

[Host 2]

Trying to cash you out, bro.

[Covino]

The Mets are up three games on the Yankees. I'm going to give you the chance right now because if the season ended today, you would owe me 1300 bucks. I'll give you the you my. I'll give you the best bud discount since we've known each other for years. I'll kick off five. Hondo, if you want to end the bet now. 800.

[Host 2]

I don't feel like that's a solid deal. Don't do it. The bankers ripping me off. You're only up three games. You're up three games. You're not really cutting me a deal. If you said 5, 400, that might be like, deal. I'm out of it because the Yankees suck. But like, you're only up three games. You're overly confident to even think that's a deal.

[Covino]

I thought I was being very generous.

[Host 2]

I don't know. I don't think your team is all that good. I know my team's better. They just have like a curse on them or something. I don't know.

[Covino]

So no deal?

[Host 2]

Well, let me think about it.

[Covino]

You know what? Open another suitcase then. Let's go to Denpire for an update.

[Host 2]

There he is, the Duke. What's up, Duke?

[Covino]

What's up, bud?

[Dan Byer]

Can you know how to do some hazard? Is that what you called it earlier?

[Covino]

Earlier? Deuce of hazard.

[Dan Byer]

All right, we got a bunch of news in the NFL, all corners of the NFL. Shador Sanders is going to start a quarterback for the Browns and their preseason opener coming up Friday against the Panthers. Other quarterbacks on the roster dinged up. Joe Flacco is a veteran. He's not going to play. So it goes to Shador Sanders. Of course, the team signed Tyler Huntley yesterday. Colts head coach Shane Steichen says Anthony Richardson is going to start against the Ravens Thursday and play into the second quarter. He'll be relieved by Daniel Jones, who will finish out the first half. Zach Taylor, the head coach of the Bengals, told up in Adams that Joe Burrow and other starters will play this weekend against Philadelphia and they can expect to play even more in their Week 2 preseason game against the Commanders. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon says the star their starters will play Saturday against the Chiefs. And Raiders head coach Pete Carroll, who faces his former team the Seahawks, says their starters will play in that preseason preseason opener on Thursday. Free agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater signing a deal with the Buccaneers while the Rams are running back Kyron Williams came to terms on a three year extension worth $33 million. Vikings wide receiver Jordan add and suspended three games following his DUI arrest in 2024 because he violated the NFL substance abuse policy. He'll miss games in week one against the Bears, week two against the Falcons and week three against Cincinnati and 49ers that are George Kittle broke the news today on the NFL Network, but the league has now released a statement that they have banned smelling salts and ammonia inhalants for the 2025 season. So no more of those camera shots from the sidelines. Yankees activated Aaron Judge from the injured list. He'll DH tonight night against Texas. Guys, back to you.

[Covino]

Yeah. The NFL is such king of all sports. Dan, did you see the ratings for that hall of Fame rando game?

[Dan Byer]

I missed it. I did not see them.

[Covino]

Seven million viewers for a preseason game that no one cared about. Which leads me to believe this Friday night game where you get to see the debut of Shador Sanders. Who would have ever thought maybe a Browns Panthers preseason game would get any ratings? People will watch if it's.

[Dan Byer]

I don't think it's a national broadcast. That's the only thing though I think it'll do be in those local markets. Don't quote me on that. But I think. I think it'll only be locally.

[Covino]

And you said they added Huntley to the mix, huh?

[Dan Byer]

Yeah. So make it 5.

[Covino]

This case Kevin Stefanski to hand out roses like the Bachelor. Like you get to stay around this week. Like what if five quarterbacks now six.

[Host 2]

I random fan. I heard. Yeah, that's really quick, DB it is listed as NFL Network, but I don't know if that's still going to be regional.

[Dan Byer]

NFL. Yeah, I'm not. I'm not sure either. Could be it's NFL plus on on some of the sites where it may be streamed live and maybe replayed later. That you'll see.

[Covino]

But Dan, quick follow up on that George Kittle story.

[Host 2]

Why are they banning smelling salts? Like, what's the point?

[Covino]

What was the problem?

[Dan Byer]

Or what's the reasoning behind this? The NFL's head, neck and Spine Commit committee recommended prohibiting the use because the FDA noted potential negative effects. They have the potential to mask certain neurological signs and symptoms, including some signs of concussion as well.

[Covino]

Could Dexter still use him when he's waking up his victims before he stabs them?

[Host 2]

Could he?

[Covino]

I just want to make sure he can. Thank you, D.B. we got more. Covino and Rich. We're going to get to the NFL. Speaking of which, Bo Nix, is he the next big deal? Well, some people think so. We'll explain next right here on Fox Sports Radio.

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[Host 2]

Through something like that is a traumatic experience.

[Dan Byer]

But it's also not the end of your life.

[Host 1]

That was my dad reminding me and so many others who need to hear it that our trauma is not our shame to carry and that we have big, bold and beautiful lives to live after what happened to us. I'm your host and co president of this organization, Dr. Leitra Tate. On my new podcast, the Unwanted Sorority, we wade through transformation to peel back healing and reveal what it actually looks like, like and sounds like in real time. Each week I sit down with people who've lived through harm, carried silence, and are now reshaping the systems that failed us. We're going to talk about the adultification of black girls mothering as resistance and the tools we use for healing. The Unwanted Sorority is a safe space, not a quiet space. So let's lock in. We're moving towards liberation together. Listen to the Unwanted Sorority. New episodes every Thursday on the iHeartRadio app app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Rich Davis]

It's the biggest party of the summer. WWE SummerSlam is here and wrestling with Freddy is all over it. We're talking wild matches, big surprises, and our boldest predictions yet. From celebrity showdowns to the chaos inside a steel cage, we're breaking down every match and calling who we think walks out on top. This card is loaded from Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea, Ripley and Tiffy, just to name a few. This lineup is ready to tear down the house. We'll give you our unfiltered takes, honest debates and you already know a ton of laughs along the way. We're covering the upsets, the wild returns and the championship moments nobody expects we'll get into the matches that steal the show, the storylines that explode, and those oh my God, did that just happen moments that make SummerSlam legendary. Don't miss it. Listen to Wrestling with Freddy as part of the Mike Kultura Podcast now network. Find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Host 1]

Your entire identity has been fabricated. Your beloved brother goes missing without a trace. You discover the depths of your mother's illness, the way it is echoed and reverberated throughout your life, impacting your very legacy. Hi, I'm Danny Shapiro and these are just a few of the profound and powerful stories. Stories I'll be mining on our 12th season of Family Secrets. With over 37 million downloads, we continue to be moved and inspired by our guests and their courageously told stories. I can't wait to share 10 powerful new episodes with you. Stories of tangled up identities, concealed truths, and the way in which family secrets almost always need to be told. I hope you'll join me and my extraordinary guests for this new season of Family Secrets. Listen to Family Secrets Season 12 on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Host 2]

Check out behind the Flow, a podcast documentary series following the launch of San Diego Football Club. We go behind the scenes and explore the stories of those involved. Involved San Diego coming to MLS is going to be a game changer because this region has been hungry for a men's professional soccer team. We need veteran players and we need young players.

[Covino]

Like you're building a team from scratch.

[Host 2]

And so the succession plan of long term success needs to be defined. We need to embrace this community. When I was 13, my uncle took me to a qualifier and we watched Paraguay against Church. The pouring rain, just watching the fans jumping up and down, I think that was definitely a watershed moment for me. Not only was that going to be my game, but it was going to be my life. Listen to San Diego FC behind the Flow now on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Speaking of the Foo Fighters. Thank you, Sam. By the way, Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails just had a drummer swap. True story. Mano and Rich on Fox Sports Radio. Yeah, how progressive of them. Live from the Fox Sports Radio studio and it's time for our tire rack play of the day. Here's a hint. Doesn't involve the Yankees or your crap ass Mets.

[Covino]

Schwarz, the Pickles.

[Host 2]

Oh, no, no, no, no. Schwarbs brought the big bet. Schwarbs swung on, belted high and deep.

[Covino]

And it's slam for Kyle Schwaber. And what a way to hit number.

[Host 2]

40 on the season. 11 to 3 Phillies. Dude, brag about it.

[Covino]

What a stroke, huh?

[Host 2]

Yeah. He's so good, man. Kyle Schwaber grand slam, second home run of the day. That's courtesy of the Phillies radio network. Our tire rack play of the day. For over 40 years, Tire Rack has been helping customers find the right tires of how, what and where they drive shift fast and free. Backed by free road hazard protection with convenient installation options like mobile tire installation, Tire Rack. Tire Rack.com. the way tire buying should be. I'm Covino. That is Rich, Danny G. Super producing on the phones at 87799 on Fox. And before we talk, Bo Nicks. Rich, let's take one last phone call about your pickle.

[Covino]

The Portland that's. I said they want to talk about.

[Host 2]

Cavino's pickle and the quote unquote staged home run that's gone viral.

[Covino]

It's a really cool moment no matter how you look at it. What's up, Chris?

[Host 2]

What's up, fellas? So, yeah, apparently not only is he a fan, he's a intern for the Pickles and he's the starting second baseman for Lois and Clark College. Oh, came up in a big moment. Yeah. You know, do you think that's why the team wouldn't give me his contact info?

[Covino]

Maybe because he's. Yeah. I mean, listen, it's just a good story. It worked out, right? It's like they took a funny chance. I got this kid could play. We'll have him be the. The fan of the day. I think it's like half. And it got. They got lucky. Cavino, again, these viral moments happen and a lot of times they just get lucky. And I think it was a great lucky moment for that organization.

[Host 2]

And if you haven't seen it, definitely check it out. And Rich, before we talk NFL.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Host 2]

I did find that promo interesting of two pros and a cup of Joe. When they were talking about the Speedway classic baseball game, they were trying to figure out the correlation between racing fans and baseball fans. Like if you were to cross examine sports, baseball fans are most similar to what other fans like. It's easy to say, like maybe fighting in ufc. Have a great crossover of fans like boxing in UFC or boxing in soccer because so many Hispanics love. So many Latin America countries, love boxing, also loves soccer. There's probably a lot of crossover fans in my mind.

[Covino]

Like, I mean, I'll give you one again, the closest to football. These are all stereotypical, but I would say college football and NASCAR to me has a big crossover.

[Host 2]

Yeah, I never really looked at it that way. Or how about wrestling in nascar? Yeah, I would think so.

[Covino]

It's, you know, it's kind of interesting.

[Host 2]

Like, because maybe like, bad. I would say all four major sports have pretty good crossover. No. Of fans. Yeah.

[Covino]

Hot dog eating and. Oh, that's not one of the four major.

[Host 2]

Four major. But anyway, something to think about later.

[Covino]

So Bo Nix, we got to talk. Got to talk some NFL. And Bo Nix is getting an endorsement from his coach. Like a good coach should, Right. Show confidence in your young star. But it's not just like, yo, my young star is good. Bo Nix is being called the next big thing.

[Host 2]

He's being called elite. And remember, you can't spell elite without Eli.

[Covino]

According to Sean Payton, head coach of the Denver Broncos, on Bo Nix, he's going to be one of the top four or five quarterbacks in the league the next two years. So he's saying this year and next year, you're going to see Bo Nix in that conversation with the, you know, Lamars and the Joe Burrows and the Mahomes and the Josh Allens. He's pretty much saying, put Bo Nix right up there with them. And it did get me thinking that, that, first of all, that's the confidence you want your coach having your quarterback when a. When a coach has his guy. And that seemed to be the scenario for champagne that Bo Nix was the guy he wanted. And that's sort of why it all makes sense there in Denver, right? Yeah.

[Host 2]

He went out and knew that that was his guy. Remember, he even didn't let everyone else in the organization know he was going to target him because he wanted to keep it private.

[Covino]

So Bo Nix is who Peyton wanted. Got him. Now he's saying, I knew all along what everyone else is about to find out. I got one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League. He feels that way about Bo Nicks.

[Host 2]

It's a great endorsement, like you said, Rich, but quote, unquote, the next big thing isn't always a guarantee.

[Covino]

So I'm glad you said that. I want this conversation to go in a more fun direction. I want to talk about the not so next big things. The athletes, the products, the bands, the infomercial items, things you remember that were gonna be the next big thing that weren't. We'll take your feedback next. Kavino and Rich talking more NFL and fun. Next.

[Host 2]

It's Black Business Month, and Money and.

[Dan Byer]

Wealth podcast with John Hope Bryant is tapping in.

[Host 2]

I'm breaking down how to build wealth, create opportunities, and move from surviving to throwing thriving.

[Dan Byer]

It's time to talk about ownership, equity.

[Rich Davis]

And everything in between black and brown.

[Host 2]

Communities have historically been lasting line.

[Covino]

Let me just say this AI is.

[Host 2]

Moving faster than civil rights legislation ever did. Listen to money and wealth from the Black Effect podcast network on iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Host 1]

Let's start with a quick puzzle.

[Host 2]

The answer is Ken Jennings appearance on the Puzzle Miller with AJ Jacobs.

[Dan Byer]

The question is what is the most.

[Host 2]

Entertaining listening experience in podcast land Jeopardy truthers believe in?

[Rich Davis]

I guess they would be conspiracy theorists.

[Host 2]

That's right.

[Covino]

They give you the answers and you still blew it.

[Host 2]

The Puzzler listen on the iHeartRadio app.

[Host 1]

Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Rich Davis]

We're breaking down SummerSlam, the biggest party of the summer on wrestling with 4 Freddy. From our bold picks to storyline breakdowns, we will discuss who walks out with gold, who shocks the night and which matches steal the show we call the winners, the upsets and the chaos to expect. Plus whatever swerves nobody saw coming. Listen to Wrestling with Freddie as part of the My Cultura Podcast Network. Available on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Host 2]

Check out behind the Flow, a podcast documentary series following the launch of San Diego Football. San Diego coming to MLS is going to be a game changer because this region has been hungry for men's professional soccer team. We need to embrace this community. Listen to San Diego FC behind the Flow on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Get fired up y'. All.

[Host 1]

Season 2 of Good Game with Sarah Spain is underway.

[Host 2]

We just welcomed one of of my favorite people, an incomparable soccer icon Megan Rapinoe to the show and we had a blast. Take a listen.

[Host 1]

Sue and I were like riding the lime bikes the other day and we're.

[Covino]

Like wee people ride bikes because it's fun.

[Host 2]

We got more incredible guests like Megan.

[Host 1]

In store, plus news of the day and more.

[Host 2]

So make sure you listen to Good Game with Sarah Spain on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you by Novartis, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports Network Work.

[Host 1]

This is an I heart podcast.