The Dan Patrick Show: C&R - Eagles Bunny, NFL Big TV, Brainwave
Date: December 13, 2025
Hosts: Covino and Rich (C&R), with Danny G, Dan Byer, and others
Overview
In this engaging and humorous episode, Covino and Rich cover a wide swath of sports and pop culture topics, from dissecting the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room vibe and playoff race, to picking the can't-miss NFL matchups for the weekend. The hosts also dive into sports superstitions, debate the lamest talking points in sports media, and play their oddly addictive “Brainwave” game with a live caller. Things wrap up with their “Weekend Hobnobbin” recommendations for what to watch in sports and streaming entertainment.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Eagles' “Positivity Bunny” Controversy
- [05:08–14:36]
- The Eagles introduced an inflatable “positivity bunny” into their locker room to boost morale amid negative vibes, despite their winning record.
- C&R ridicule the move as forced and corny, comparing it to failed attempts at organic team bonding and referencing other sports gimmicks (like the “rally monkey” and Mets’ Grimace).
- Jason Kelsey's take is shared: he found the bunny hokey and distracting, and felt a football locker room requires intensity, not childish props.
Notable Quotes:
- Rich [06:05]: “Lawn inflatables are tacky, tacky, tacky. But you know what? I have a five year old and an eight year old and you give in... now I’m the guy with an inflatable Santa on my lawn.”
- Covino [07:55]: “That [Grimace] was more organic... [the bunny] is something they forced upon the team. ...When you’re losing, those antics come back to haunt you.”
- Dan Byer quoting Jason Kelsey [08:57]: “I don’t really like the rabbit. I think it’s a little hokey… You gotta go back it up… the thing’s gotta go. ...This is something you do when everything’s rolling and you’re freaking performing.”
- Covino [12:33]: “I think that’s stupid. ...That’s for, like, a little kids little league team.”
Summary Judgment:
Organic team rituals work when a team is winning; forced mascots like the Positivity Bunny are “double doozy of lame” and disconnect from NFL locker room ethos.
2. NFL Playoff Race: Cowboys vs. Eagles
- [15:15–17:19]
- Rich analyzes remaining schedules and playoff scenarios for the Cowboys and Eagles.
- To make the playoffs, Cowboys must win out; Eagles could clinch with a 2–2 finish if the Commanders manage a split in their head-to-head.
Notable Quote:
- Rich [15:16]: “The Cowboys are 6, 6 and 1. The Eagles are 8 and 5... The one real big obstacle for the Dallas Cowboys: they play the Chargers, but that game is in Dallas. ...You win four in a row, that's the Jerry Jones, Cowboys fan dream.”
3. “Big TV Game of the Week”: What to Watch in the NFL
- [17:27–21:16]
- Rich picks out NFL games worthy of prime attention, both in early and late windows.
- Early: “Bills at Patriots” is the big matchup, highlighting Josh Allen and potential playoff implications.
- Late: Debates between “Lions at Rams” and “Packers at Broncos” as the must-see; lands on Packers vs. Broncos as the top pick.
Notable Exchange:
- Covino [20:47]: “I think that’s the best game. Me personally.”
- Rich [20:55]: “I’m going Packers, Broncos. That’s my big TV game of the week.”
4. “Brainwave”: The Game Show Segment
- [27:06–38:11]
- Caller Shane from Redding, CA plays “Brainwave,” where contestants try to match the crew’s answers on subjective sports/entertainment questions.
- Highlights include debates about the best movie snack pairing with popcorn, the worst team logos, greatest guitar shredders, and sports’ lamest debate topics.
Notable Questions and Outcomes:
- Best Movie Snack w/ Popcorn: M&Ms, Icy, or Sour Patch Kids – consensus is M&Ms.
- Worst Team Logo: Thunder, Rockies, or Rams – lively debate, some cite the Rams’ new logo as “croissant-like,” others pan the Thunder for a messy design.
- Greatest Guitar Shredder: Eddie Van Halen, Prince, or Clapton – Van Halen wins, but hosts acknowledge Prince’s all-around musical genius.
- Lamest Sports Debate: Jordan vs. LeBron wins over “Mount Rushmore” topics.
Notable Quotes:
- Dan Byer [34:55]: “We’re trying to win a game here. It’s Eddie Van Halen.”
- Rich [37:30]: “Jordan-LeBron is obvious. It’s like the worst conversation of all time.”
5. Weekend Hobnobbin': What to Watch & Stream
- [44:37–49:49]
- Each host offers recommendations for sports and entertainment viewing over the weekend.
- Covino: UFC Fight Night (Royval vs. Kape), “Toys That Built America: Santa Special,” “Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas” for nostalgia, and their interview with Jimmy Jam (bonus podcast “Over Promised”).
- Rich: Holiday movies, “Beast in Me” thriller, “Is It Cake – Holiday Version,” “Pluribus” (Apple TV), “My Next Guest” with Adam Sandler on Netflix.
- Danny G: “Landman,” “The Abandons” (Netflix), “Stuart Scott Doc,” LA Bowl (Boise St. vs. Washington), Army-Navy game.
- Spotty/Sam: “Wake Up Dead: A Knives Out Mystery,” Taylor Swift end-of-an-era documentary.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments with Timestamps
- Rich [06:05]: “Lawn inflatables are tacky, tacky, tacky. But you know what? ...now I’m the guy with an inflatable Santa on my lawn.”
- Covino [07:55]: “That [Grimace] was more organic... [the bunny] is something they forced upon the team.”
- Dan Byer [08:57]: (Jason Kelsey’s take) “I don’t really like the rabbit. I think it’s a little hokey… the whole thing’s gotta go.”
- Covino [12:33]: “If you want a bunny, go do that in your own time and then go tackle.”
- Rich [15:16]: “The Cowboys are 6, 6 and 1. ...Win four in a row, that’s the Jerry Jones, Cowboys fan dream.”
- Covino [20:47]: “I think that’s the best game. Me personally.”
- Rich [37:30]: “Jordan-LeBron is obvious. It’s like the worst conversation of all time.”
- Dan Byer [34:55]: “We’re trying to win a game here. It’s Eddie Van Halen.”
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [05:08–14:36] — Eagles “Positivity Bunny” segment, including player/host reactions.
- [15:15–17:19] — Cowboys/Eagles playoff scenarios breakdown.
- [17:27–21:16] — Rich’s “Big TV Game of the Week” NFL picks.
- [27:06–38:11] — Brainwave game segment.
- [44:37–49:49] — Weekend Hobnobbin’ (sports/streaming picks).
- [48:39–49:16] — Streaming show and documentary recs.
Tone & Style
Casual, witty, and packed with sports-nerd banter and cultural references. Covino and Rich keep it playful—even when debating deeply unimportant sports traditions or trashing NFL logos. Listeners get both authentic fandom and tongue-in-cheek takes, making even the lamest sports topics fun.
Perfect For…
Anyone looking for a high-energy sports/pop-culture pod, with lots of laughs, a bit of irreverence, and practical recommendations for what to watch—sports or otherwise—over the weekend.