The Dan Patrick Show: C&R - Above 300, Stadium Beer & Chipotle

Date: August 30, 2025
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (Guest hosts: Covino & Rich)
Summary by: Podcast Summarizer AI

Brief Overview

In this lively holiday weekend episode, Steve Covino and Rich Davis, with their usual sidekicks and producers, deliver the familiar blend of sports talk, pop culture, and humor. The main themes include the changing landscape of baseball statistics, particularly batting averages; the psychology of predictable sports outcomes; the high and low costs of stadium beer in the NFL; and the crowd-favorite trivia game "Chipotle Worker or WNBA Player." The hosts keep it loose and interactive, inviting callers, poking fun at one another, and closing with a round of weekend viewing recommendations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Decline of .300 Hitters in Baseball

(04:01 – 06:53)

• Context: The hosts discuss how rare it has become for MLB players to finish a season with a batting average over .300.
• Steve Covino: Reminisces about an era when every team had at least one .300 hitter.
• Rich Davis: "Is there under 5 now?"
• Currently, only five players are above .300 with about 25 games left in the season.
• Breakdown of Top .300 Hitters:
  • Aaron Judge: .323 (leading by 16 points)
  • Bo Bichette: .307
  • Jeremy Pena: .306 (Houston Astros)
  • George Springer: .303 (Toronto Blue Jays)
  • Freddie Freeman: .302 (LA Dodgers)

Notable Quote:

• "As we speak, we got 25 games left in the season and there are five guys in all of Major League Baseball hitting .300 or over. It's embarrassing." – Steve Covino (05:20)

2. Predictable Letdown Losses in Sports

(08:57 – 10:53)

• Covino and Rich discuss how often teams lose right after a major victory, a pattern that fans can "see coming."
• Trap Games: The idea that teams unconsciously ease off after a big win, leading to foreseeable upsets or letdown losses.
• Covino: "What is that phenomenon? Like the inability to prevent what you know is going to happen."
• Rich: Suggests teams might subconsciously ease up, but questions why awareness doesn't prevent it.

Notable Quote:

• "You just felt it like it was. It's inevitable. It's, it's again it's that letdown loss after a big win in football." – Steve Covino (10:31)

3. The Price of NFL Stadium Beer – Game Segment

(12:08 – 19:44)

• Moderator Ryan brings research from BetMGM on the price of a draft beer at every NFL stadium.
• Game Mechanics: Panelists guess the top five most expensive and bottom five cheapest NFL stadiums for beer.
• Discussion:
  • The crew over-analyzes choices; attempts logic regarding market size, playoff success, and city cost of living.
  • Several failed guesses, much friendly ribbing.
  • Surprise: Washington (Commanders) is #1 most expensive at $16.49; Cincinnati Bengals the cheapest at $6.80.
  • "We sucked at that, by the way." – Rich Davis (19:52)

Stadium Beer Price Key Takeaways:

• Top 3 Most Expensive:
  1. Washington Commanders – $16.49
  2. Las Vegas Raiders – $14.99
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $14.25
• Cheapest:
  1. Cincinnati Bengals – $6.80
  2. Cleveland Browns – $7.15
  3. Detroit Lions – $7.20

Notable Quotes:

• "15 bucks for a draft?" – Rich Davis (15:32)
• "The Browns trying to get their fans inebriated. $7.15." – Ryan (19:03)

4. Game: Chipotle Worker or WNBA Player

(25:13 – 33:51)

• Host Danny G leads a trivia segment where contestants guess whether a name belongs to a Chipotle employee or a WNBA player.
• Interactive & Lighthearted: Call-in guests compete for show swag (koozies, etc).
• Panel Discussion: Arguments over the ethics of "borrowing" excessive forks and napkins from Chipotle.
• Standout Moments:
  • Brandon from Cocoa Beach wins with a 6-2 record.
  • Panel jokes fly about the difficulty of the names and their unfamiliarity with WNBA rosters.
• Covino: "You can't steal something that's not. That's not a price point." (26:11)

5. MLB, NFL, and Tennis Headlines

(33:57 – 37:46)

• Micha Parsons trade: Context and coach's reaction ("The standard is the standard").
• Injury Reports: Buccaneers RB Rashad White, Patriots release Jabril Peppers.
• Baseball: Mariners' Victor Robles suspended; updates on Xander Bogaerts (Padres, foot injury).
• US Open Drama: Controversy involving Taylor Townsend and tennis etiquette.

6. Weekend Hobnobbin: What to Watch & Do

(43:51 – 49:52)

• Covino & Rich and crew share suggestions for sports and pop culture events to check out over the long weekend.
• Highlights:
  • Boxing: Salt Papi vs. Tony Ferguson (DAZN PPV)
  • Series: "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" (Netflix, about 90s Cowboys)
  • Classic Films: 50th anniversary re-release of "JAWS" in theaters
  • Comedy: "Kill Tony Live from Madison Square Garden" (Netflix)
  • College Football: Big week one matchups—Texas vs. Ohio State, Alabama vs. Florida State, LSU vs. Clemson, etc.
  • True Crime: "Amy Bradley is Missing" (Netflix, recommended by Montserrat)
  • Music: K-Pop Demon Hunters – a favorite among the kids
  • Nature Doc: "Alien Earth" (suggested by Ryan)

Notable Quotes:

• "It's time for your Express Pros Pro of the Week. I think it's kind of easy...Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies...Only the 21st player to ever do that, Kyle Schwarber, is your Express Pros Pro of the Week." – Rich Davis (43:51)
• "There's a Mark Teixeira story, Gross Habits in Sports starring Freddie Freeman. And we discussed sports and sexy time on Over Promise. Definitely subscribe." – Rich Davis (46:23)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Batting Average:
  "I'm not being the old guy, that's like batting average..." – Rich Davis (08:29)
• On Beer Prices:
  "15 bucks for a draft?" – Rich Davis (15:32)
• On Stealing at Chipotle:
  "When you're stuffing handfuls in your backpack, I think that's stealing." – Rich Davis (26:12) "You can't steal something that's not. That's not a price point." – Steve Covino (26:09)
• On Sports Drama:
  "Sometimes the team you're supposed to hate has guys on it that you have a hard time hating...As a Mets fan, hard to hate Schwaber and Bryce Harper." – Steve Covino (44:01)
• On Weekend Viewing:
  "JAWS, the 50th anniversary JAWS is in theater. So it might be cool to see a legendary movie like that remastered on the big screen." – Steve Covino (47:16)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [04:01] – [06:53]: Decline of .300 hitters in MLB
• [08:57] – [10:53]: Predictable letdown losses & trap games
• [12:08] – [19:44]: NFL stadium beer price guessing game
• [25:13] – [33:51]: "Chipotle Worker or WNBA Player" trivia game
• [33:57] – [37:46]: Sports headlines & tennis etiquette feud
• [43:51] – [49:52]: Weekend Hobnobbin (what to watch, including sports, docs, and movies)

Episode Tone & Style

• Funny & Fast-Paced: Classic Covino & Rich, with sports analysis interlaced with personal stories and digressions.
• Highly Interactive: Invites caller participation and audience interaction.
• Pop Culture Savvy: Recommendations span sports, streaming, comedy, and true crime.
• Nostalgic but Contemporary: Often references "when we were kids" vs. today, but always wraps back to a current take.

For Listeners Who Missed It

This episode delivers what fans expect from Covino & Rich: big laughs, bold opinions on current sports trends, playful banter, and a seamless blend of stats, storytelling, and pop culture. The beer game segment and trivia are particularly engaging and entertaining, making this a must-listen for the long holiday weekend.