The Dan Patrick Show: C&R - Excuses, Hit Shot or Die, Mahomes

Date: December 3, 2025
Hosts: Covino & Rich (Steve Covino and Rich Davis)
Production: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This lively episode of the Covino & Rich Show (C&R), filling the Dan Patrick Show slot, blends sports analysis, pop culture banter, interactive hypotheticals, and NFL trivia. The main themes revolve around the nature of athletic excuses (from infamous athlete gaffes to everyday rec sports justifications), high-stakes sports hypotheticals (would you risk your life on your wife's three-point shot?), and some lighthearted fun including a Mahomes impersonation-led trivia segment. The C&R crew, joined by producer Danny G, video guy Spot, Dan Byer, and Iowa Sam, keep the banter fast, funny, and authentic, providing a perfect mix for fans of sports talk with a comedic twist.

Key Discussion Topics & Insights

1. The Art of the Athletic Excuse

• The crew kicks off by dissecting famous and absurd sports excuses:

  • Adam Thielen Retirement: Quick mention of NFL veteran Adam Thielen's impending retirement and his career move to retire as a Viking.
  • Famous Excuses:
    • Dennis Rodman: Cheating excuse, "They fell out of the ceiling," when caught by Carmen Electra (17:00).
    • Pee Wee Herman: "I meant to do that," as a lame rationalization after a blunder.
    • Geno Smith: Missed team activities while with the Jets, blamed it on "time zone differences."
    • Tainted meat: Athletes like Alberto Contador cite "tainted meat" for failed doping tests.
    • Sammy Sosa & Corked Bat: Claimed it was his “practice bat” (24:00).
    • Vinnie Testaverde: 35 rookie INTs, blamed it on color blindness.
    • Fernando Tatis Jr.: Claimed ringworm medication after PED test; confusion over a related “deodorant” excuse.
  • Broader Reflection: The guys joke, empathize, and analyze why we make, believe, or roll our eyes at excuses.

  "Excuses are lame. And that's why I think as a pro... Just move on from the pebble!" — Rich (22:10)

2. Hypothetical of the Day: Would You Bet Your Life on Her Jumper?

• Scenario:

  • Your wife or girlfriend gets 50 uncontested NBA three-point attempts. She has to make one. If she does, you win $10 million. If she doesn't, you die.
    • Variants discussed: smaller prize, a year in prison, doing the shots yourself.
  • Panelists quickly debate whether they'd take the risk, citing spouses’ athleticism (or lack thereof) and the cruel pressure of the challenge.

  "Will you speak at my funeral?" — Dan Byer, about trusting his wife with the 3s (34:05) "My girlfriend, Jordan? Does Mrs. Byer get one, Dan, or what?" — Rich (35:00) "I think I'd trust myself way more if I could shoot the ball." — Covino (36:00)

• Extension:

  • Field Goal Challenge: Reference to social media viral challenges (e.g. Vin Sant’s girlfriend hitting a 30-yard FG — 37:40).
  • MLB Hit Hypothetical: Could a regular guy get a hit off 100 pitches from a pro if they're all fastballs?

3. NFL & Playoff Picture Talk

• AFC Playoffs Sneak-in:

  • The Mahomes impersonator ("Showboy Mahomes") engages: What must the Chiefs do to squeeze into the playoffs? Rundown of wild-card scenarios.
  • Thoughts on teams like Colts, Chargers, Jaguars, Bills, and Patriots for AFC wildcard slots.
  • Noted that a tough Colts schedule and inconsistent Chargers play open the door for Chiefs.

  "The way the Chiefs make the playoffs is simple..." — Rich, explaining the playoff math (1:24:40)

4. C&R "Showboy Mahomes" NFL Trivia Game

• Participants: Rich, Dan Byer, Spot, and caller Jason from Honolulu, moderated by a Patrick Mahomes impersonator.

• Highlights:

  • T-ball anecdote: Mahomes was required to roll the ball to first base due to his arm strength (1:00:00).
  • Lawrence Taylor's retirement request: He took a referee's yellow flag as a souvenir.
  • Mahomes' legacy quote: "I want to be remembered as a winner, not just a quarterback."
  • The running joke mantra: “Tickle your tonsils on every play.”

  "We're gonna try and tickle your tonsils on every play, every game." — ‘Showboy Mahomes’, in his Kermit-voiced glory (1:05:20, recurring throughout game)

5. NFL Week 14 Pick 'Em: Who Wins the Big Games?

• Panel rapid-fire picks: (1:45:00 and on)
  • Cowboys at Lions – split between panelists.
  • Steelers at Ravens – most pick Ravens.
  • Colts at Jaguars – majority leans Jaguars.
  • Bears at Packers – Packers favored, but some stick with the Bears.
  • Texans at Chiefs – mostly Chiefs, some Texan confidence shown.
  • Eagles at Chargers – Eagles pick gets consensus from most.
• Fun banter: Panelist alliances, “Never go against Dan Byer!” (1:50:30), and playful rivalry spirit.

Additional Notes

• Running Gags: References to testicles, "Saw" movies, and "tickle your tonsils."
• Show Plugs: YouTube live streaming, contest prizes (Nerf footballs), bonus pod discussions.
• Holiday/TV Recommendations: TCL TVs shoutout, "Amazon Women on the Moon" nostalgia.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Excuses:

  "Imagine being the man—or maybe not the man, the worm—that you cheat on Carmen Electra in her prime... They fell out of the ceiling. That was his excuse." — Rich, recapping Rodman's infamous alibi (17:40)

• On Rec League Excuses:

  "The guy that's like, 'yeah man, you know, first bounce, and then WHOA, second, ate me up!' Like, yeah man, stop. Excuses are lame." — Covino (20:15)

• On the 3-Point Hypothetical:

  "My life is good. Really good. I'm not taking that [chance]." — Dan Byer (34:25)

• On New Challenges:

  "You just added another movie to the franchise...Want to play a game? We'll cut off your testicles if your wife does not make one three-pointer." — Covino, riffing on the “saw” sports idea (45:20)

• Mahomes Trivia Kicks Off:

  “It’s time for some NFL trivia…but I’m here. Yes, we know you’re here.” — The Mahomes impersonator intro (1:00:00)

• C&R Motto?

  "We're gonna tickle your tonsils on every play, every game." — Showboy Mahomes (multiple times, ~1:05:20 etc.)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00-08:30: Intros, Ads, Banter, YouTube Live Plug
• 08:30-27:00: Excuses in Sports — famous gaffes, personal stories, and panel debate
• 27:00-33:00: More excuses (PEDs, Tatis Jr., color blindness), funny athlete excuses montage
• 33:00-45:00: ‘Hit Shot or Die’ Hypothetical (Wife makes an NBA 3) and reactions
• 45:00-50:00: Alternate hypotheticals: Field goal kickers, MLB hits off pro pitchers
• 1:00:00-1:10:00: Showboy Mahomes NFL Trivia Game
• 1:15:00-1:24:40: Playoff Picture: Chiefs, Colts, Chargers wild-card math and comps
• 1:45:00-1:58:00: NFL Week 14 Picks – Roundtable Picks & Banter
• (Various): Recurring joke: "Tickle your tonsils"

Tone & Style

The episode is high-energy, playful, and at times zany. The C&R duo revel in light-hearted trash talk, pop culture shout-outs, and don’t shy from self-deprecation. While football dominates, there’s a universal appeal in the humor and candor—whether discussing pro athletes’ oddest rationalizations, the anxiety of playground heroics, or simply bragging rights over weekly picks.

Summary Takeaway

If you missed this episode, you missed a whirlwind of sports talk that evokes the best barbershop debate: legends and their legendary excuses, what-if gauntlets that put life and love on the line, and a Mahomes-infused trivia session that keeps the laughs coming. Come for the NFL insight, stay for the camaraderie—and remember, "tickle your tonsils on every play!"