The Dan Patrick Show: C&R – BIG TV Game of the Week!

Date: September 13, 2025
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich segment)
Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Summary By: PodcastSummarizerAI

EPISODE OVERVIEW

This episode delivers the signature blend of sports analysis, pop culture, and humor from Covino, Rich, and friends. With NFL Week 2 and baseball pennant races heating up, the crew debates the true "Big TV Game of the Week"—including a Super Bowl rematch—and navigates spicy fight talk for the upcoming Canelo vs. Crawford boxing mega-fight. The hosts also dive into "revenge games" and bulletin board material, field fun fan calls, poke fun at each other’s sports allegiance, and share standout recommendations for the sports-filled weekend ahead.

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS & INSIGHTS

1. Setting the Weekend Sports Mood (03:22 - 04:24)

• Vibe check: A “tough, heavy week” sets the context; the hosts look forward to football, college ball, MLB, and the Canelo vs. Crawford fight as needed diversions.
• Team allegiances revealed: Covino is “Team Canelo,” hyping up the international stakes (“Viva Mexico, cabrones!”).
• Band humor: Playful roasting about high school band instruments to lighten the opening banter.

2. Canelo vs. Crawford Fight Breakdown (05:08 – 06:18)

• Covino: Doubts Crawford can hurt Canelo, emphasizing the challenge of moving up two weight classes:
  “He’s skipping two weight classes...Crawford is doing something he’s never done before, and he’s going to see whether or not he can withstand Canelo’s power.” (05:51)
• Danny G: Predicts a close fight but sides with Covino on Canelo’s power.
• Odds talk: Canelo is a slight Vegas favorite; weight difference is key.
• Boxing casual vs. skill debate: Jake Paul/Tank Davis hypothetical used to underscore why skill and size debates matter.

3. MLB Playoff Races Heat Up (07:01 – 07:53)

• Baseball drama:
  • Seattle and Houston tied for first.
  • Yankees chasing Toronto; critical Yankees vs. Boston series.
  • Giants/Dodgers/Mets/Padres all in wild card drama.
• Fan enthusiasm: Rich admits he’ll be “pacing like a maniac” all weekend.

4. Rich’s Big TV Game(s) of the Week (08:26 – 13:35)

• Segment concept: Covino and Rich debate which NFL matchups “get the big TV” vs “the tiny phone.”
  “What game gets the big TV?” (08:26)
• Late game focus:
  • Super Bowl Rematch: Eagles vs. Chiefs is the clear “Big TV Game of the Week.”
    “Eagles, Chiefs, Tom Brady and Burkhardt on the call...it’s a must. Kansas City can’t afford to start 0-2.” (10:17)
• Early games that pop:
  • Bills vs. Jets highlighted, with strong early-season storylines.
    “I think the big TCL game of the week has to be Jets hosting the Bills.” (13:18)
• Stinker segments: Rams/Titans, Browns/Ravens, Pats/Dolphins called out as “phone games” or “most doo doo game of the week.”
  “Your tiny phone game of the week is either Rams, Titans, like you said, or Pat’s Dolphins.” (14:42)
• Announcer notes: CBS (Nantz and Romo) on Bills/Jets, Fox (Burkhardt and Brady) on Chiefs/Eagles.

5. Bulletin Board Material & “Poking the Bear” in Sports (15:03 – 23:19)

• Do trash talk and “revenge” narratives matter?
  • Covino: Absolutely, as a way of getting in an opponent’s head. (15:26–16:13)
  • Danny G: Players may downplay it publicly (“just another game”), but deep down, it’s motivating.
  • Rich: Real examples—Grant Delpit (Browns) says Derrick Henry is “not hard to bring down”; Henry responds, “we’ll see on Sunday.” Adds spice for fans.
  • Covino: These narratives “make you as a fan more invested...it’s selling the game.”

6. NFL Week 2: Revenge Games & Personal Storylines (19:13 – 22:49)

• National Revenge Narrative Day:
  • Super Bowl Rematch: Chiefs vs. Eagles.
  • Joe Flacco returns to Baltimore.
  • Ben Johnson faces the Lions, the team he helped build.
  • McCarthy vs. Penix: National title rematch at the QB level.
  • DK Metcalf faces the Seahawks.
• Rich and Covino: These personal storylines and “revenge” angles make already-compelling games even more must-see.

7. Fun with Sports Allegiances & Fan Ethics (38:28 – 41:33)

• "Calling Out Uncle Bill": Should you wear another team's gear if you're a diehard fan and you're at another stadium?
  • If it’s a ceremonial/“first pitch” invite, maybe.
  • Covino: “I feel like that’s a good compromise...Can I still wear my Yankee hat, though?” (40:15)
  • Rich: “No, that’s rude!” (40:16)
  • Obama exception: Wore a White Sox hat with a Nationals jersey as President—unique situations create exceptions.

8. Listener Calls & Kaepernick Discourse (33:49 – 37:17)

• Recurring caller asks: Would Covino, as a Mexican GM, give a “blackballed” Mexican player a shot, a la Kaepernick?
• Covino & Rich: At the pro sports level, “winning” trumps all, not race.
  • “If I’m the GM of a team, I want the best guy out there...especially in sports. I don’t care if he’s Mexican or what he is.” (35:02)

9. Weekend “Hobnobbing”: Must-Watch Recommendations (46:38 – 49:28)

Covino:

• Canelo vs. Crawford (“One of the fights of our lifetime” 46:45)
• Tail of Amanda Knox on Hulu (not the doc, the drama)
• Spinal Tap: The End Continuum Continues (cult classic gets a sequel)
• Overpromised podcast (bonus content: “top gingers in sports,” betting picks)

Rich:

• Charlie Sheen Documentary: “He went down some dangerous paths...definitely worth watching.” (49:05)
• Yankees vs. Red Sox: Wild card, home field implications.

Danny G:

• Top CFB Games: Clemson/Georgia Tech, Georgia/Tennessee, South Florida/Miami, Texas A&M/Notre Dame, Florida/LSU.

NOTABLE QUOTES & MOMENTS

• On the Canelo-Crawford weight clash:
  “I know that Canelo could hurt Crawford...he’s skipping two weight classes.” – Covino (05:31)

• On trash talk and motivation:
  “He who angers you, controls you. If you could anger them and tap into their emotions, then you’re already one step ahead.” – Covino (15:45)

• On why “revenge” games matter:
  “When it becomes personal, you care more. And that’s why it ties back...The bear does matter, because you as a fan are now more invested.” – Covino (20:24)

• Fan ethics, wearing rival gear:
  “The only time I’d wear gear other than my team...If a family member makes it to the pros, then all rules are broken.” – Rich (41:00)

• On Kaepernick/narratives in sports hiring:
  “If I’m the GM of a team, I want the best guy out there that’s going to make me look good...I don’t care if he’s Mexican or...what he is.” – Covino (35:02)

TIMESTAMPS FOR KEY SEGMENTS

• Setting the weekend sports mood: 03:22–04:24
• Canelo vs. Crawford detailed debate: 05:08–06:18
• MLB playoff race, wild card shuffling: 07:01–07:53
• Big TV Game of the Week (NFL): 08:26–13:35
• Trash Talk, poking the bear, revenge narratives: 15:03–23:19
• Personal/revenge storylines in NFL Week 2: 19:13–22:49
• Fun sports loyalty call-out (Uncle Bill): 38:28–41:33
• Listener phone call, Kaepernick topic: 33:49–37:17
• Weekend hobnobbing / must-watch picks: 46:38–49:28

TONE & STYLE

Conversational, quick-witted, and irreverent—the show’s tone bounces from sports-nerd deep dives to locker room humor and friendly roast battles. The hosts blend honest sports analysis with fan-first perspectives and never miss a chance to poke fun at one another. Listener calls and inside jokes keep things lively and relatable, especially for fans who live and breathe football, boxing, and baseball.

FINAL TAKEAWAY

This episode is a perfect warm-up for a loaded sports weekend, especially if you want analysis that’s both sharp and spirited—and don’t mind some good-natured trash talk along the way. The crew’s game picks, betting angles, and personal storylines will help you choose what really deserves the “big TV.” And if you’re looking for “revenge” narratives, fun fan ethics, or just need to feel hyped for Canelo vs. Crawford, Covino & Rich have you covered.