Podcast Summary: The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich Edition)

Episode: C&R - Blowing Up a Team & a Wicked Dilemma
Date: November 25, 2025
Hosts: Steve Covino, Rich Davis, Producers & Guests
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Overview

In this lively Thanksgiving week episode, Covino & Rich (C&R) take the helm, filling in for Dan Patrick and delivering a mix of sports analysis, relatable dilemmas, and humor. They dissect NFL unpredictability, the tough realities of “blowing up” a sports team, the current state of Major League Baseball offseason moves, and Rich’s (hilarious) attempt to avoid Monday Night Football spoilers while taking his family to see the new "Wicked" movie—setting up a “wicked dilemma.” Plus, the ever-popular “Last One Standing” sports trivia gets competitive.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Chaos & Predictability

• Rich’s Take on NFL Parity:

  • After listing how many “could-win” or “trap” games exist, Rich notes that “no one's really that good” in the current NFL season, with even favorites stumbling. (06:58)
  • Quote: “But what it did, though, was it continued our sentiment and our whole vibe of no one's really that good...” – Rich Davis (06:54)

• Week 12 Observations:

  • Steve says it felt like the first truly predictable week, citing few upsets.
  • Still, neither host is convinced any one NFL team is truly dominant—except possibly the Rams, who “look like a league of their own in the NFC.” (07:10)

2. The Logistics (and Emotions) of "Blowing Up" a Team

• Brandon Nimmo Trade Sparks Debate:

  • Rich breaks the news of the Mets trading homegrown favorite Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Simeon, sparking heated fan reactions.
  • The discussion broadens to the dangers of fan sentimentality and the necessary coldness of front-office decisions.

• Fan Logic vs. Front Offices:

  • Rich mocks “dumb fandom” and the naive trade ideas fans suggest.
  • Quote: “Blowing up the team doesn't mean just getting rid of people that you don't like. You might have to get rid of some important people.” – Steve Covino (09:53)
  • Covino points out the Red Sox traded Nomar Garciaparra before their World Series win—a classic example of a tough but ultimately smart move. (10:08)

• The Realities of Moving On:

  • Rich: “If your team continues to fall short, those guys may be good players, but together, clearly it’s not working...to get other things, you need to give things up.” (10:22)
  • Mets and Yankees both discussed—Mets are in spending mode, Yankees are talking about budget cuts.

3. The "Wicked" Dilemma: Avoiding Spoilers in 2025

• Rich’s Scheduling Fail:

  • Wants a family night out to see "Wicked," but accidentally books during his beloved 49ers’ Monday Night Football game.
  • Hilarity ensures as he agonizes over spoiler avoidance in a hyper-connected world.

• Is Avoiding Spoilers Even Possible?:

  • Rich ponders if, in 2025, it's still feasible to watch a game on delay without finding out the result.
  • He outlines extreme measures: turning his phone off, avoiding sports bars at the mall, even having his wife “stage” the DVR to the exact kickoff spot.
  • Quote: “Would you guys agree that there is no way on planet Earth your team could be playing and for three hours, no one hit you up with a spoiler?” – Rich Davis (18:30)
  • The crew jokes about random strangers yelling scores, muscle-memory scrolling, or algorithm-based spoilers on phones.
  • Covino: “Impossible in today’s world.” (18:30)

• Nostalgia for Old-School Viewing:

  • The effort reminds them of the days when parents left phones at home and DVR wasn’t a thing.

4. "Last One Standing" – Sports Trivia Showdown

• Trivia Categories Highlights:

  • Raiders quarterbacks since 2007
  • NBA players with most points per game this season
  • Kicker Shane Graham's 15 NFL teams
  • Bonus round: Brett Favre's career interception total

• Memorable Quotes:

  • “You could just say ‘thought’” – Covino, playfully mocking Rich’s internal monologue (05:28)
  • “I'm the Rain Man of radio.” – Rich, on his scribbled playoff math (51:46)
  • “He’s got a boyish haircut. Brock Purdy has the hairstyle my 5-year-old son has.” – Rich (49:13)

• Trivia Overtime (Tiebreaker):

  • The contest ends with a guess-the-number question: Brett Favre’s career interceptions (answer: 366). Rich wins by closely estimating 342. (46:33)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Comment | |---|---|---| | 06:54 | Rich Davis | “...no one's really that good continues except for the Rams, who just look lights out...”| | 09:53 | Steve Covino | “Blowing up the team doesn't mean just getting rid of people that you don't like. You might have to get rid of some important people.”| |10:08 | Steve Covino | “When the Red Sox had to blow up their team or start fresh, it was getting rid of Nomar Garciaparra. And they win a World Series...That’s how you do it.”| |18:30 | Rich Davis | “Would you guys agree that there is no way on planet Earth your team could be playing and for three hours, no one hit you up with a spoiler?”| |19:31 | Steve Covino | “In 2025, impossible. Is it possible to avoid the outcome of the game so he could actually enjoy it after the movie?...Probably not.”| |51:46 | Danny G | “On paper, he's the Rain man of radio.” (About Rich's football playoff scribbling)|

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Opening banter / Thanksgiving week greetings — 03:30
• NFL schedule “crunching”; Panthers path to division crown — 05:28
• NFL unpredictability & Rams dominance — 06:49–07:10
• Brandon Nimmo to Rangers: The logic and emotion of trading franchise players — 07:47–12:09
• The "Wicked" movie-night dilemma and spoiler-phobia — 12:09–22:01
  • “Would you guys agree...” spoiler debate — 18:30
  • Struggles of spoiler avoidance — 19:31
• Last One Standing (Sports Trivia) — 29:00–44:00+
  • Raiders QB category — 30:53
  • Overtime tiebreaker (Favre INTs) — 45:59
• Niners playoff prospects & playoff math — 48:15–51:46
• Closing thoughts / Teasing next episode — 52:03

Original Language & Tone

Throughout, Covino & Rich stay true to their blend of sports nerdery, self-deprecating humor, and everyday-guy relatability. Expect jokes about “turkey ass,” impersonations of Sesame Street characters, mockery of “dumb fans,” and rapid-fire ribbing between hosts. Their tone is welcoming with a gentle irreverence—a perfect Thanksgiving week listen.

Conclusion

This episode delivers a dose of candid sports talk and comedy, moving seamlessly from NFL and MLB analysis to the genuine agony of trying to dodge spoilers in the digital age. Whether you relate as a passionate fan, a fantasy player, or someone balancing sports with family life, it’s an episode full of relatable, real-life sports dilemmas—with a trivia showdown to boot.

Next episode tease: Rich promises a full “Wicked” review and the return of “Showboy Mahomes” trivia.

For the die-hard (or distracted) sports fan, “Blowing Up a Team & a Wicked Dilemma” is a perfect snapshot of modern fandom, full of laughs, hard truths, and a reminder that sometimes, to win, you have to let go.