The Dan Patrick Show (C&R – Baker Bad Ass, Flock Down & O.T.)
Date: October 7, 2025
Hosts: Steve Covino, Rich Davis, Dan Byer (with callers and producers)
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Overview
This episode of The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich hour) is a vibrant, sports-packed conversation on the major NFL and MLB happenings of the week, with a focus on Baker Mayfield’s “bad ass” narrative, the surprising struggles and shake-ups among former elite teams (specifically the Ravens), and interactive sports trivia with listeners. The tone is fast-paced, irreverent, and packed with friendly banter, humor, and caller interactions—classic C&R energy.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. “That’s Crazy” & Baker Mayfield’s Unexpected Journey
- Segment Start: [01:35]
- Covino and Rich riff on the overused “that’s crazy” response, joking it’s code for ‘I’m not listening, let’s move on’.
- They deep dive into Baker Mayfield’s challenging NFL journey, noting he’s always been compared to or replaced legends and has finally found a surprising success in Tampa Bay, post-Tom Brady.
- Quote: “Baker Mayfield... Not only did he have to battle the journey of actually winning in Cleveland, but...he has his little fun moment with the Rams, and then to Tampa. We forget the part where...he’s replacing Tom Brady.” – Rich Davis [02:45]
2. The Challenge of Replacing Legends
- The crew compares Mayfield’s situation to others forced to follow icons (Derek Jeter/DD Gregorious, Howard Stern/David Lee Roth, David Lee Roth/Sammy Hagar in Van Halen).
- Quote: “It’s like when David Lee Roth had to replace Howard Stern on terrestrial radio...” – Steve Covino [03:53]
3. NFL Week 5: Surprise Collapses & Listener Predictions
- Segment Start: [05:19]
- Recap of big wins and stunning losses (Texans, Saints, Broncos, Buccaneers; Ravens notably faltering).
- Discussion on broadcast colleagues’ preseason Super Bowl picks, mocking the current state of the Ravens (once a popular pick, now “ass”).
- Quote: “A third of the people at Fox Sports Radio picked the Ravens to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl...Now the Ravens are ass.” – Rich Davis [06:45], [07:23]
4. The Ravens Debacle and “They Might Be Ass”
- Discussion of Baltimore Ravens’ unexpected poor performance, lackluster defense, and fan disappointment.
- Quote: “We were so close to writing off the Ravens...Maybe they’re just ass.” – Steve Covino [06:05]
- The crew jokes about their failed “out on a limb” season predictions.
5. Listener Call-Ins & Race/Ethnicity in Football Discussion
- Segment Start: [09:03]
- “Super Recede” (Rocky from Detroit) calls in about the Ravens, calls for Ray Lewis to join as a coach for motivation.
- Quote: “Ray Lewis is the defensive king for the Ravens.” – Rocky [10:16]
- Rocky then poses a hypothetical about Colin Kaepernick, race, and NFL tryouts, sparking a nuanced exchange about ethnicity vs. merit in football.
- Quote: “Who cares about one's ethnicity, right...When we’re talking sports and winning, it doesn’t matter. You want to put the best team out there.” – Steve Covino [11:41]
- Rich and Covino clarify: teams just want to win—it’s not about color or ethnicity.
6. Pop Culture, MLB Postseason & Debts
- Segment Start: [14:16]
- Quick MLB playoffs rundown: Dodgers vs. Phillies, the excitement of the postseason, and the unpredictability of this year with “no elites”.
- Rich jokes about still owing Covino $2,100 from a lost bet on the Yankees, pondering "deal or no deal" [14:55].
- General enthusiasm for all MLB playoff series being competitive and going the distance.
7. NFL Parity & Lack of Dominance
- Segment Start: [15:45]
- The rarity of having no undefeated teams by Week 5 (last occurred in 2015); debates whether parity makes the league more exciting or dull.
- Quote: “Usually there’s one lingerer that’s like 7-0 or 8-0...but the simple fact, you know, it just shows the parity and how the NFL works.” – Rich Davis [15:55]
- Quote: “I would like some eliteness, at least in one place or another.” – Danny Byer [16:29]
8. LeBron James' “Second Decision” Speculation
- Segment Start: [19:19]
- Hot-topic tease: LeBron James to make a “second decision” at noon the next day—is it retirement, a move from the Lakers, or just a marketing gag?
- Quote: “LeBron James with his second decision. His second decision tomorrow at noon Eastern. It makes me go, hmm. Because I’m like, well, what’s this about? Is this about a retirement? Leaving the Lakers? Because anything less is uncivilized.” – Steve Covino [19:44]
- The cast jokes about previous “fakeout” celebrity announcements (like Snoop Dogg “quitting smoking” for a grill endorsement).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Covino on Mayfield’s road: “When you replace a legend...there’s no way this is going to work out. But for Baker Mayfield, it has." [04:09]
- Dan Byer on Baker’s starter journey: “Yeah, he took over for Tom Brady, but he had to actually battle with Kyle Trask...to even be the starter in Tampa.” [04:44]
- On Super Bowl picks: “A third of the people at Fox Sports Radio picked the Ravens...now the Ravens are ass.” – Rich Davis [06:44], [07:23]
- Caller Rocky on reviving the Ravens: “One of the adjustments they can make is bring in Ray Lewis to help out with the defense. Maybe he can be like some type of coach. That’s motivation right there.” [09:49]
- On ethnicity in sports: “It doesn’t matter if he was Hispanic or not, dude...in the world of anything, you just want the best out there.” – Steve Covino [12:45]
- Playoff parity: “The good teams get bad, the bad teams get good. It happens.” – Rich Davis [16:08]
Game Segment: Last One Standing (Sports Trivia)
- Start: [23:08]; Concludes [41:14]
- An energetic, competitive multi-round sports trivia contest featuring Covino, Rich, Dan Byer, and listener Rocky—questions ranged from most fumbles, batting averages, postseason pitching starts, to most passing yards in Week 5.
- Memorable exchange: Arguments over answers, with playful complaints (e.g. “You can’t win a category without one answer!” [26:04]).
- Rocky wins on a Babe Ruth tiebreaker: Most RBI in a single season—after much guessing: “The answer, 177. That means Rocky wins.” [39:27]
- Note: A following correction segment revised the winner for this question due to disputed historical stats, but everyone (including caller Rocky) got a prize [40:47].
Other Highlights
- Playoff Baseball: Frequent updates on Dodgers-Phillies, excitement for the competitive field.
- LeBron Speculation: Continues to the end—is his “second decision” meaningful? The consensus: likely a marketing stunt [42:10].
- Prediction: “I think they’re going to announce an NBA team coming to Vegas and LeBron is going to be part owner.” – Game Host/Producer [42:43]
- Running Gags: “That’s crazy,” and snarky banter about debts, pop culture (Sing movie), and aging athletes.
Useful Timestamps
- 01:35 – NFL Week 5 thoughts & “That’s Crazy” riff
- 02:45 – Baker Mayfield’s NFL journey post-Brady
- 04:09-04:44 – Replacing legends & Mayfield’s climb
- 06:01 – NFL surprises/”They Might Be Ass” segment
- 09:03 – Listener Rocky’s call and Ravens talk
- 10:38 – Race/ethnicity in sports & Kaepernick hypothetical
- 14:16 – MLB playoffs begin; Yankees-Philly bet
- 15:45-16:29 – NFL parity debate: is it good or bad?
- 19:19 – Teasing LeBron’s “second decision”
- 23:08 – Start of Last One Standing trivia segment
- 39:27 – Rocky wins trivia finale on the Babe Ruth question
- 42:10 – Final LeBron speculation & NBA ownership theories
Summary and Takeaways
This episode blends sharp sports insight with classic C&R humor and lively listener engagement. The major through-line is how unpredictable this NFL and MLB season has been—from Baker Mayfield’s underdog story, the shocking incompetence of previously elite teams like the Ravens, to the lack of dominant, undefeated squads. Listeners (and the cast) are reminded to expect chaos, enjoy the parity, and stay tuned for tomorrow’s LeBron “decision”—unanimously suspected to be more marketing than meaningful.
The energy of the show is infectious, making even sports trivia feel high-stakes and hilarious.
For new or casual listeners:
This episode is a perfect illustration of Covino and Rich’s playful dynamic, focus on big sports stories, interactivity, and willingness to mix real talk with parody. Whether you care about the finer points of NFL and MLB or just want a laugh, you’ll find both here.