The Dan Patrick Show – C&R: "Coach Rich Reprimanded & Jets Stink!"
Episode Date: October 22, 2025
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich Hour)
Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Overview
This fast-paced episode features dynamic sports talk, humor, and relatable parenting dilemmas as Covino and Rich dig into the start of the NBA season, the overwhelming avalanche of fall sports, and a viral New York Jets fan. The show's main theme centers around two storylines: Rich’s experience coaching youth softball—and being admonished for "over-coaching"—and a discussion of the Jets’ dismal state, both on the field and in the hearts of their long-suffering fans. The team also tackles NFL parity, controversial youth sports etiquette, NBA power rankings, and injects plenty of jokes and lighthearted banter.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. NBA Starts "Too Soon" (07:00–13:00)
- Rich and Covino lampoon the NBA's early start, arguing that basketball season feels premature with baseball playoffs and Halloween still in full swing.
- Rich: "The NBA tonight feels like seeing Christmas commercials when we're not even at Halloween yet… chill out, bro." (10:10)
- Covino: "To me, the NBA really garners my interest from Christmas Day on." (11:30)
- The conversation highlights “sports overload” and how fans prioritize NFL and MLB in the fall.
2. NFL Parity and Turnovers (13:00–18:00)
- Dan Byer breaks down why the Houston Texans are favored over the 49ers, emphasizing their strong defense.
- NFL parity spotlight: "A third of the league essentially is five and two or four and two—so crazy." (16:50)
- Seahawks' surprising record despite turnovers and similar inconsistencies seen across the NFL.
3. Youth Sports Controversy: Coaching Under Fire (20:00–40:00)
- Rich shares his recent drama as a coach for 8U girls’ softball: he’s reprimanded for directing batters not to swing at bad pitches.
- Rich: "After the game, would you believe someone came up to me ... and they're like, 'Yeah, you can't be coaching, like, per pitch to the kids.'" (27:00)
- The crew debates the merits and absurdities of the “no coaching mid-at-bat” rule for young kids.
- Sam (producer): "At that age, it’s all about instruction. It’s not about, you know, rules, rules, rules." (37:50)
- Listeners and fellow parents call in, backing Rich and sharing their own coaching dilemmas.
4. Public Arguments and “Karen” Encounters (41:00–47:00)
- Discussion shifts to the perils of engaging with "Karens" (entitled parents) or women in public disputes, especially as a coach or dad.
- Covino: "You ever have someone at work or at your kid’s school talk to you in a way you wouldn’t let your wife or friends talk to you?" (43:40)
- Rich relates to Bill Burr’s “Old Dads”: "To me, I don’t accept when people talk to me a way that I wouldn’t let my wife, friends, or family talk to me." (44:00)
- Callers share their own run-ins, like being accused or even threatened when calling out rude behavior.
5. NBA Power Rankings: Thunder on Top (47:10–52:00)
- The guys tap Bleacher Report’s power rankings for NBA Opening Night:
- OKC Thunder (#1)
- Denver Nuggets (#2)
- Houston Rockets (#3)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (#4)
- New York Knicks (#5)
- Lakers at #7
- Discussion of expectations for the Lakers, Knicks, and the broader, competitive landscape.
- Danny: "This’ll be Luka’s first full campaign as a Laker—keep that in mind." (51:00)
6. Showtime Mahomes NFL Trivia (1:00:00–1:25:00)
- Lively NFL trivia contest with a Patrick Mahomes impersonator, regular cast, and a caller from Waco.
- Memorable moment: Mahomes (impression): "If you’re broke, don’t come [to my overpriced steakhouse], and that’s fine with me." (1:10:30)
- Trivia covers NFL history, Mahomes’ personal quotes, memorabilia, and career stats.
- Rich nails the tiebreaker: "What is my career quarterback rating?" (1:23:50)
7. New York Jets Drama & Viral Fan (1:25:00–1:34:30)
- Dan Byer update: Jets owner throws shade on coach and QB; the team pivots to Tyrod Taylor.
- Segment on Jets’ ignominy and winless teams in NFL history:
- Rich: "Are the Jets that level of bad? Could we be looking at the first ever 0 and 17 team?" (1:28:00)
- Consensus: Jets are bad, but “it’s hard to be that bad.”
- Discussion of the viral young Jets fan who laments:
"I hate this team. I was born into this and I, I'm not gonna ever… I'm always a Jets fan, but, like, I just, I hate this team." (1:33:30) - The guys note the pain of being a loyal fan to a consistently bad team.
8. Perspective and "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" in Sports (1:34:30–1:39:30)
- Rich reflects on generational sports pain and children potentially switching allegiances to winning teams.
- Comment on New York sports futility—across the Jets, Mets, Knicks, and Yankees, with a nod to Dan Patrick's recent thoughts.
- Upcoming topic tease: reminiscing 1993 (last Blue Jays title), Beavis & Butthead’s debut, and what has changed in 30+ years.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 10:10 | Rich | "NBA tonight feels like seeing Christmas commercials when we're not even at Halloween yet… chill out, bro." | | 27:00 | Rich | "Yeah, you can't be coaching, like, per pitch to the kids." | | 37:50 | Sam (producer/caller) | "At that age, it’s all about instruction. It’s not about, you know, rules, rules, rules." | | 44:00 | Rich | "To me, I don’t accept when people talk to me a way that I wouldn’t let my wife, friends, or family talk to me." | | 51:00 | Danny | "This’ll be Luka’s first full campaign as a Laker—keep that in mind." | | 1:10:30 | “Mahomes” | "If you’re broke, don’t come [to my steakhouse], and that’s fine with me." | | 1:23:50 | Rich | [On Patrick Mahomes’ career passer rating] Guesses exactly "102." | | 1:33:30 | Viral Jets Kid | "I hate this team. I was born into this and I, I'm not gonna ever… I'm always a Jets fan, but, like, I just, I hate this team." | | 1:36:30 | Rich | "[On kids shifting fandom] Why not let them be winners if I can't be, right?"|
Timestamps for Important Segments
- NBA Season/Too Soon Discussion: 07:00–13:00
- NFL Parity & Seahawk Turnover Talk: 13:00–18:00
- Youth Softball Coaching Controversy: 20:00–40:00
- Sports Parenting & Public Arguments: 41:00–47:00
- NBA Power Rankings Breakdown: 47:10–52:00
- NFL Trivia/Showtime Mahomes: 1:00:00–1:25:00
- Jets Stink/Winless Teams & Viral Fan: 1:25:00–1:34:30
- Sports Fandom & Generational Woes: 1:34:30–1:39:30
Tone & Language
Throughout, the show maintains its signature light, irreverent banter, full of relatable dad humor, sports arguments, and pop culture references. The hosts shift smoothly between genuine analysis, news updates, and personal anecdotes, always injecting playful jabs at each other, the state of New York sports, and the absurdity of modern fandom and youth sports politics.
Summary
This episode blends relatable dad-life stories with sharp sports commentary and spirited audience participation. Whether dissecting why the NBA shouldn’t start before Halloween or wrestling with whether it’s “overbearing” to coach a child mid-at-bat, Covino and Rich combine real-world stories with witty, on-point sports takes. Their breakdown of NFL parody, the agony of being a Jets fan, and the generational churn of sports allegiances make this an engaging listen for diehards and casual fans alike.