The Dan Patrick Show (C&R) – "Big NFL TV, Rich's Mom, Hobnobbing"

Date: November 1, 2025
Hosts: Covino & Rich (C&R), with Dan Byer, Danny G, Spot
Platform: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This lively episode of "The Dan Patrick Show" (Covino & Rich edition) blends NFL weekend preview, personal anecdotes, playful debates, and interactive games. There are deep dives into the best NFL matchups, spirited team diagnostics (especially about the 49ers and Seahawks), and segments that bring fun to sports talk—including the recurring "Will Rich's Mom Know?" quiz. The crew also rounds up the latest pop culture recommendations for the weekend and discusses their favorite throwback sports moments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Halloween Energy & Fanbase Banter (08:00)

• The show starts with Halloween jokes. Cavino and Rich riff on the idea of "Sports Babies" as a costume, playfully roasting notorious fanbases.
  • Rich: “What fans do you think have the most baby fans? Cowboys, Yankees, 40 whiners. 40 whiners. All right. Yeah. Shots fired.” (08:55)
• Audience engagement thrives as callers weigh in on their favorite horror franchises and airline horror-movie experiences.

2. International Baseball & Ohtani’s Heroics (14:45)

• Listener feedback sparks an Ohtani discussion, recalling his relief performance in the 2023 World Baseball Classic final.
  • Rich: “That’s the biggest spot you could have if you’re Team Japan and you put Ohtani in.” (15:24)
  • Dan Byer: “Remember that night? That was when Mike Trout let down the country. It was when Mike Trout got his. He got his citizenship taken away. I remember LA Times. Trout Flounders was the headline.” (15:44)

3. NFL Big TV Game(s) of the Week (19:00+)

Set-Up & Man Cave Talk

• The crew discusses their TV setups for Sunday football and how to prioritize games.
  • Rich: “You should call it Rich’s Big TV Game of the Week... We got a sponsorship for this and people love it, so eat it, Spot.” (19:23)
  • Backyard projector envy and neighborly complaints about noise are humorously discussed.

Game Selection Logic (23:00+)

• Early Games: Falcons-Patriots, Chargers-Titans, Bears-Bengals, Niners-Giants (not worthy of “the big TV” despite Rich’s Niners bias)
• Game to Watch: Colts at Steelers—early game with serious playoff implications.
  • Rich: “If you haven’t bought into the Colts at this point, you’re slow.” (25:08)
• Honorable Mention: Broncos-Texans for defense lovers, but predicted to be a low-scoring affair.

Late Games & Primetime (27:00+)

• “Not a ton of late games,” so the clear choice is Chiefs vs. Bills.
  • Rich: “That is a great game to have on in the background while you’re just chilling, taking down the skeletons and ghosts...” (28:30)
• Sunday Night: Seahawks vs. Commanders—opportunity for Seahawks to assert playoff legitimacy. There’s detailed uniform nostalgia and matchup analysis.

4. Team Diagnostics: Are the 49ers Pretenders? (30:30+)

• Rich worries aloud about the Niners’ slim 2-point favorite status against the Giants, injury woes, and whether optimism is delusional.
  • Rich: “Am I...taking off the glasses, the rose colored Niner glasses, and I’m seeing that this is probably a sneak into the playoffs, get whooped in the wild card round team.” (36:48)
• Commentary on fan delusion, parenting parallels, and overvaluing your favorites.
  • Rich: “You see parents all the time at the school that think their kid is better than they are. ...We wear goggles with our kids, in our marriages too...and people do that with their sports teams.” (34:30)

5. Seahawks Analysis & The “Never Hit Rock Bottom” Problem (39:45)

• Dan Byer on assessing the Seahawks: “Sometimes teams that never hit rock bottom...they play like mediocre. Now that they're sort of good again...it's hard to assess.” (40:35)
• The crew explores what makes Seattle peculiar—constantly well-coached without obvious superstars but always competitive.

6. Game Segment: “Will Rich’s Mom Know?” (47:16)

• A playful quiz where listeners guess if Rich’s mom Marianne will know answers to pop culture and sports questions—packed with generational humor and warm mother-son banter.
  • “I would have worn a bag over my head as a Raiders fan.” – Marianne (50:31)
  • Fun question topics: “Which NFL coach was nicknamed Chucky?” (Rich’s mom gets it: “John Grugan—I have a T-shirt of him!”) (52:02)
• Listener Alice plays along; Marianne’s correct answers surprise everyone, leading to a fun, feel-good win for the caller.

7. Weekend Hobnobbing: What to Watch (01:01:00+)

• Movies:
  • “Weapons” starring Julia Garner (creepy thriller) (01:03:00)
  • “Jurassic World” (Peacock) for family viewing (01:04:15)
• NFL:
  • “Bills vs. Chiefs” as the marquee Sunday game (01:09:25)
• College Football:
  • Must-watch matchups: Vanderbilt vs. Texas, Penn State at Ohio State, USC at Nebraska, Georgia at Florida (01:06:20)
• TV:
  • “Task” (HBO Max) with Mark Ruffalo (intense FBI drama)
  • Netflix’s “Starting Five”—like “Quarterback” but for NBA stars
  • “Love Is Blind: Denver” reunion for some light, brainless reality TV (01:13:40)
  • “Only Murders in the Building” (finale; Hulu, renewal news)
  • “Chad Powers” (Manning/Hulu series; unsure yet about season 2)
  • “Nobody Wants This” (Netflix, easy relationship comedy)
• Doc Recommendation:
  • Montreal Expos documentary; emotional and full of nostalgia (01:12:54)

8. Closing Notes & Express Pros Pro of the Week (01:18:00)

• Shout-out to “Vladdy Jr.” and a “savage” performance (“12 strikeouts shut down the Dodgers lineup. This kid started the year like...Babe Ruth league and by the time he’s in the World Series!”).
• The hosts encourage listeners to catch their bonus “Over Promised” pod and wish everyone a great sports weekend.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Rich (on football setups):
  “You got one big TV, you might roll out a second. You have Sunday Ticket. Some people watch Red Zone. We decide every Friday what deserves the volume and what deserves the big screen.” (22:10)

• On the fan delusion/parenting parallel:
  “We wear goggles with our kids, in our marriages too...and people do that with their sports teams.” – Rich (34:30)

• Marianne (Rich’s mom, on being a Raiders fan):
  “I would have wore a bag over my head as a Raider fan.” (50:31)

• On Seahawks’ perpetual competitiveness:
  “Sometimes teams that never hit rock bottom...it's hard to assess like, well, who are the stars on this? Like what, what are they really?” – Dan Byer (40:35)

• On “Love is Blind: Denver” reunion:
  “Everyone did appear like they had an edible an hour before the show.” (01:13:50)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------|-------------| | Intro & Halloween banter | 08:00–09:30 | | Ohtani/World Baseball Classic | 14:45–16:00 | | NFL “Big TV Game of the Week” Segment | 19:00–28:30 | | Deep Dive: 49ers, Playoff Pretenders | 30:30–36:48 | | Seahawks Identity Discussion | 39:45–42:00 | | “Will Rich’s Mom Know?” Quiz | 47:16–01:00:00 | | Weekend Hobnobbin: what to watch | 01:01:00–01:14:00 | | Expos Docu-Review | 01:12:54–01:13:54 | | Closing, Express Pros Pro of the Week | 01:18:00+ |

Tone & Style

• Fun, fast-paced, inside-joke heavy, and conversational
• Playful jabs balanced with genuine sports insight
• Always interactive, with listener games and audience shout-outs
• Nostalgia and culture references keep things light, even during critical sports analysis

Summary

This episode delivers everything fans expect from Covino & Rich—NFL expertise, relatable fandom confessions, personal quirks, and TV/movie picks to keep your whole weekend packed. Whether you’re a diehard Niners faithful questioning your own optimism, a Seahawks fan celebrating perennial mediocrity-turned-success, or just looking for a laugh, you’ll be in good hands with C&R’s blend of insight and humor.

Key Recommendation:
Don’t miss the “Will Rich’s Mom Know?” segment for genuine cross-generational laughs, and make sure Sunday’s “big TV” is tuned to Chiefs-Bills.