The Dan Patrick Show: Covino & Rich – BEST OF THE WEEK
Date: August 16, 2025
Host: Covino & Rich (in for Dan Patrick)
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Episode Overview
This “Best Of The Week” episode features Covino and Rich, filling in for Dan Patrick, blending lighthearted sports talk, personal anecdotes, trivia games, and playful pop culture banter. From sports rivalries and Disney ride preferences to nightmare neighbor stories and the upcoming Taylor Swift-Kelce podcast drop, Covino and Rich serve up their signature mix of humor, nostalgia, and audience engagement — making it a rollicking, relatable listen for sports and pop culture fans alike.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Sports and Pop Culture Games
“Last One Standing” — Sports Trivia Showdown
- Format: Classic round-robin where panelists must quickly name a correct answer in several sports trivia categories. Lose a round, and you’re out!
- Notable Categories & Standout Answers:
- NFL Teams Josh Johnson Has Played For
- 49ers, Washington Football Team, Buccaneers, Browns, Bengals
- Memorable moment: Immediate buzz-outs and groans when answers were wrong.
- Oldest MLB Ballparks
- Teams like Dodgers, Cubs, Guardians (Progressive Field sneaks on), Red Sox
- NFL Teams Tom Brady Beat Eight Times or More
- Jets (31 times!), Dolphins, Colts, Bills, Jags — the dominance was jaw-dropping
- 2025 MLB Top 20 Home Run Leaders
- Cal Raleigh, Kyle Schwarber, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto among the quick draws
- NFL Teams Josh Johnson Has Played For
Quote:
“That frustrating part of this game, Danny, is when you have a few answers written down, and then you go with the wrong one and get buzzed. 'Cause you think you’re saving your other one. Don’t save!’” — Rich (00:22:50)
“Showtime Mahomes Trivia”
- Gimmick: “Patrick Mahomes” (impression) hosts NFL trivia.
- Sample Q&A:
- First player with two safeties in one game (Fred Dryer, Rams)
- 2000 team with four first-round picks (Jets)
- Most FGs in a game (Rob Bironas, Titans)
Quote:
“Way to steal the prize from our caller, man. Like, way to let it... I’m on delay, man. You know what? I’d like to donate my winnings to Kev…” — Big Mike (01:23:20)
2. Hot Takes & Social Commentary
A. Impossible Double Sports Allegiances
- Story: Covino meets a “cool” guy at a family gathering who claims to be a fan of both the Dodgers and the Padres.
- Both Covino and Rich recoil: rooting for two bitter rivals is a sports fan faux pas.
- Listener engagement: Fans call in to share their own thoughts and boundaries on having “two teams.”
- Exceptions agreed upon: If your child plays for a team, you can switch loyalty; otherwise, you "can't do both."
Quote:
“You can’t like the Dodgers and the Padres! It’s like—just pick a side. That’s not how it works. But hey, some people, man…” — Covino (02:11:00)
B. Taylor Swift x Kelce Podcast Mania
- Discussion about the upcoming Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce “New Heights” podcast and why it’s set to break records.
- Venture into why people seek partners like their parents (based off Kelce’s comments about Swift being like his mother).
- Sociology and “mommy/daddy issues” banter, referencing The Sopranos.
- Consensus: New podcast episode will make streaming history.
Quote:
“The sad reality is—it’ll likely be the most listened to podcast ever. And I can’t even be mad at it.” — Rich (01:41:25)
“You subconsciously feel like we want to be with a woman like our mom? …It’s gotta be subconscious, because I’d say no. But damn, every girl I’ve dated ended up busting my chops just like my mom!” — Covino (01:47:00)
C. Nightmare Neighbors and Roommate War Stories
- Catalyzed by a viral “Neighbor from Hell” segment in Van Nuys, CA.
- Listeners and the crew share outrageous tales:
- Neighbors who blast noise and mow the lawn at 2am.
- People stealing water during a drought, spitting on balconies, using other people’s trash cans, and “Loogie Guy.”
- College roommates urinating in the wrong bedrooms, people faking cancer to break leases, and neighborhood “kids vs grumpy old man” feuds.
- Listeners and the crew share outrageous tales:
Quote:
“Every time a neighbor moves, you’re just hoping—please let the new person be normal. Please!” — Rich (02:06:00)
3. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Rich on dating red flags:
“I’m never gonna marry a woman who doesn’t go on roller coasters.” (00:14:30)
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Mahomes (impression) jokes:
“I want everybody to love me—not just the refs!” (01:18:55)
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On sports fandom boundaries:
“If my son got drafted by the Phillies or the Braves, guess what? Later, Mets!” — Rich (02:26:30)
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On bad neighbor retaliation:
“That week, first weekend, I invited every person I knew to come smoke cigars on my back deck!” — Wallace, a caller (02:03:00)
4. Pop Culture and Humor
- Disney Rides “Non-Negotiables”: Rich discusses how not wanting to ride roller coasters is a dating dealbreaker (00:14:30).
- Billy Madison/Back to School Banter: Jokes about Adam Sandler nostalgia and movie trivia (01:56:00).
- Recurring References:
- “Aaron is the new male Karen” (complainer).
- Unique MLB “rally” mascots and rituals get a nod (the “pancake in the pocket,” Grimace, etc.).
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:14:30: Rich’s Disney rides “ick”/dating dealbreaker segment
- 00:18:00: Launch of “Last One Standing” game–sports trivia
- 00:45:00: MLB Oldest Ballpark discussion
- 01:18:55: “Showtime Mahomes” Trivia Game
- 01:41:25: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s podcast speculation
- 01:47:00: Discussion on dating/marriage mimicking parents
- 02:01:00: Nightmare neighbors—full segment and listener calls
- 02:11:00: Sports rivalry boundaries—Dodgers/Padres double fandom debate
- 02:26:30: Caller: If his son played for a Mets rival, “Later, Mets!”
- 01:56:00: Billy Madison/Back to School segment
Listener Engagement
Covino and Rich cultivate audience participation with…
- Live call-ins for both sports trivia and storytelling
- Direct address and inside jokes (“world famous C&R on FSR”)
- Invitations to YouTube channel and social media for more content
Style & Tone
Conversational, irreverent, and brimming with inside jokes, Covino and Rich create a space where die-hard and casual fans feel equally welcome. They balance legitimate sports knowledge with a comedic take on the culture around sports, never shying away from playful debate or the occasional over-share about their own lives.
Episode Summary Takeaway
This “Best Of” is peak Covino & Rich: trivia-laden, nostalgia-fueled sports pop-culture radio where the lines between sports, comedy, and real life blur. Whether you’re learning about Tom Brady’s favorite punching bags, commiserating over terrible roommates, or wondering if it’s ever okay to love both the Dodgers and Padres—the answer is emphatic and hilarious. This is essential listening for anyone who likes their sports radio with a big dose of real life and a side of smartassery.
For those who missed the episode: you’ll get the games, the laughs, and all the chatter you need to hold your own during sporty small talk this week—and maybe pick up a hot take or two of your own.