The Dan Patrick Show — “C&R: Diaz Impact, Rich’s Kids, Week 15”

Date: December 10, 2025
Hosts: Covino & Rich (subbing in for Dan Patrick)
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts, Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Overview

This lively episode of The Dan Patrick Show, featuring Covino & Rich (C&R), centers around the seismic MLB move of closer Edwin Diaz from the Mets to the Dodgers and its broader implications. They break down what the deal means for both franchises (and Mets fans’ hearts), poke fun at New York sports culture, talk big-picture sports fandom, and have fun with a kid-powered over/under trivia game in the studio. The duo also dig into NFL Week 15 storylines and the almost-overlooked excellence of the Patriots. Blending personal anecdotes, sports banter, comedic chemistry, and family moments, it’s an engaging sports radio hour that’s equal parts insight and entertainment.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Edwin Diaz Dodgers Signing: Fallout for Mets, Dodgers, & MLB

• Rich’s Reaction as a Mets Fan:
  “Coming into Dodger Stadium… you’re gonna love the Timmy Trumpet. You’re gonna love Diaz. He is an electric guy.” (05:33)
  Rich mourns the loss for the Mets, pointing out that it “still doesn’t bother me. It will bother me. Starting tomorrow.” He expresses jealousy and admiration for the Dodgers’ ability to attract top talent.

• On Why Diaz Chose LA:

  • Not About Money:
    "It's also just more proof too that it's not all about money... it's about lifestyle and winning." (07:00–07:31)
    Covino highlights that “Steve Cohen is just as wealthy as the Dodgers,” but culture, weather, and team chemistry made the difference.

  • Clubhouse Culture:
    “Not only are they winning, they're winning with dudes that are not hateable guys. They're really likable guys... The Dodgers team is likable.” (07:45)
    Adds that Diaz’s brother (a Dodger in '24) told him about the team's fun and development.

• Mets Mishandling & Impact:
  “It's an awful day if you're a Mets fan... they didn't take a counteroffer from the Mets... you lose your closer to the one team if there's a team the Mets need to outplay.” (09:26)
  “It wasn't about money... it's about culture, the winning, and you know, LA's, the weather's great.” (09:58)

• Clash with NY Sports Media:
  Rich attacks the NY sports press tendency to spin losses into “good riddance” narratives:
  “I think it's a weak ass look. Like it could be NBA, could be football, baseball, if your team loses out in free agency...you almost got a man up.” (46:03)
  “If you get dumped by a smart, intelligent, well rounded, beautiful woman and you're like, yeah, she sucked anyway. Nah, you're a loser, and she just got rid of you.” (47:24)

2. The Future for the Mets: Alonso, Williams, and Offseason Angst

• Potential Loss of Pete Alonso:
  “If the Mets lose Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso, is that one of the worst off-seasons you could remember in recent history?” (12:17)
  Rich laments the possible exit of the team’s “heartbeat,” with Covino adding: “That is your guy... He is a New York Met and he plays big and he does it in New York like that's your dude and embrace that guy.” (12:44)

• Comparing Deals:
  Debate if signing Devin Williams is an adequate replacement for Diaz. “If you're replacing Edwin Diaz with Devin Williams...I think it's a bunk ass move.” (08:00)
  They weigh contracts: “Three years, 51 [million] for Williams or three years, 69 for Diaz?”

• Impact on Recruiting Talent:
  Covino: “By losing Diaz, you lost the chance of Bellinger. Because who wants to play with Juan Soto? That guy's not a vibe. You need a fun clubhouse, you need a fun atmosphere.” (15:00)
  The Mets’ instability and loss of key players make them less attractive for future signings.

3. NFL Week 15: Surprises, Standings, and Perceptions

• Fast-Tracking the NFL Season:
  Covino: “This feels like the fastest season of my lifetime...Week 15, let's go.” (16:38)

• Lions, Broncos, Packers, and Particularly… the Patriots:
  Rich: “I think you keep saying not only I, you think everyone's downplaying the 11 and 2 Patriots.” (18:15)
  Dan Beyer highlights the Pats’ point differential and the discipline and efficiency of Drake May at quarterback.

• Why No One Respects the Patriots:
  Covino: “Some teams are just so good that maybe it's a little boring sometimes...That's kind of boring. You know what I mean? Like, there's something about them that doesn't excite you unless you're a fan of that team.” (22:03)

• Theory: The Denial Factor:
  Rich: “Are we in denial that they're good again? You spent 20 years with the Patriots dynasty. Then Brady left and they sucked...They didn't suck long enough for us.” (22:52)
  This sparks fun speculation about AFC dynamics and lingering resentment about NE’s fast return to relevance.

4. Rich’s Kids Over/Under Game: Sports Radio Family Edition

• Setup:
  Rich brings his kids, Emmy (5) and Ben (8), into the studio to play a live “over/under” trivia game, where listeners guess if the kids can name a set number of sports/pop-culture items in 30 seconds.

• Memorable Moments & Quotes:

  • When the kids freeze up:
    “It’s different when the pressure’s on, by the way.” (31:52, Covino)
    “I think all of our phones did it in the studio, like in. Caught it.” (31:55)
  • “You saw my kid acting that way. Picture 12 of those. And that's coaching T ball, by the way.” (43:37, Rich)
  • “He is on getting hand sanitizer...Yeah. Stop. Get away from the hand sanitizer.” (36:27, Rich)

• Game Results:

  • NFL teams: They freeze under pressure—listeners win.
  • Disney Characters: Barely beat the buzzer. “They snuck Muwan in with a new one. It was after the buzzer.” (33:53, Covino)
  • Baseball Players: Name six (not the required seven). “He’s playing with hand sanitizer. All right, let's go. Get in there. Come on.” (35:16)

• Tone: Light, silly, occasionally chaotic—showcasing a “family holiday” vibe and giving a behind-the-scenes look at radio with parenting in the mix.

5. Pop Culture & Meta-Sports Banter

• Goodbyes and “Taking the L”:
  Rich rails against fans/radio hosts who try to rationalize a star leaving: “You almost got a man up...I'd at least say as a Mets fan, I feel like I'm manning up and saying, hey, Mets couldn't deliver what Diaz wanted. I don't blame him for going to LA.” (46:01)

• Fun with Sports Clichés:
  “What's next? Mrs. Met's going to leave Mr. Met?” (14:39, Rich)
  “She's banging Bernie the Brewer.” / “She's banging that Reds mascot...It's like Mr. Met's creepy uncle with a mustache.” (14:43–14:57, Covino & Rich)

• Rich Teasing His Kids:
  “You know who's not on the Mets anymore and he's on the Dodgers now? Who? Edwin Diaz. You know, the guy that comes into the trumpet song.” (39:18, Rich)

• Covino on TV Appearance:
  “Set the DVR on Mysteries Unearthed tonight with Danny Trejo...I'm on there. And it's called Famous Finds, a brand new episode. It's about famous finds.” (44:29, Covino)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “If you build it, they will come...you put a good product out there, people want to be part of it.”
  — Covino (05:41)

• “It's a vibe. It's fun. Electric man. It's gross how likable and great the Dodgers are.”
  — Covino (09:16)

• “If you get dumped by a smart, intelligent, well rounded, beautiful woman and you're like, yeah, she Sucked anyway. Nah, you're a loser, and she just got rid of you. Now you're rationalizing.”
  — Rich (47:24)

• “It wasn't about money...it's about culture, the winning, and you know, LA's, the weather's great, guys, it really is.”
  — Covino (10:00)

• “Are we in denial that they're good again? You spent 20 years with the Patriots dynasty...They didn't suck long enough for us.”
  — Rich (22:52)

• “You saw my kid acting that way. Picture 12 of those. And that's coaching T ball, by the way.”
  — Rich (43:37)

• “She's banging that Reds mascot...it's like Mr. Met's creepy uncle with a mustache.”
  — (14:54–14:57, Covino & Rich)

Important Timestamps

• Edwin Diaz Dodgers Decision Fallout: 05:33–10:26
• Mets’ Offseason Crisis & Alonso discussion: 10:57–14:04
• Can the Mets Recover?: 14:39–16:10
• NFL Week 15 & Patriots Analysis: 16:35–23:30
• Rich’s Kids Over/Under Game Begins: 28:18–36:39
• Parental Chaos Radio Banter: 43:18–43:42
• Sports Fandom, Rationalization & Taking the L: 45:29–48:44
• Podcast Wrap-up/Goodbyes: 49:08-end

Conclusion

This C&R hour of The Dan Patrick Show mixes passionate (and often comic) sports takes with deeply personal, sometimes cathartic reflections on what it means to be a fan—especially a jilted one. The Mets’ loss of Edwin Diaz is dissected as an example of organizational culture’s impact on free agency, and the post-Brady Patriots resurgence is explored as a lesson in sports fan psychology. The episode’s tone is energetic, irreverent, and affectionate—with a fun, family-friendly twist thanks to Rich’s kids, making it a hit for loyal listeners and casual sports fans alike.