The Dan Patrick Show: C&R – Greatest Reality TV, Wemby Flexes on 'Em!

Date: January 9, 2026
Hosts: Covino & Rich (C&R)
Format Note: This episode is an installment of the Covino & Rich Show (C&R) within The Dan Patrick Show feed.

Episode Overview

This lively episode is all about celebration—looking back at the impact and evolution of reality TV on the anniversary of multiple influential shows, and marveling at jaw-dropping sports feats, with particular focus on NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama (“Wemby”). With engaging banter, audience calls, and a healthy dose of nostalgia, Covino, Rich, Danny, Isaac, and fans debate the greatest reality TV moments, reminisce about the wildest personalities, and pivot to awe-inspiring athletic “flexes” in both sports history and pop culture.

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. Throwback Thursday – Reality TV Anniversaries (03:31–25:02)

Why Reality TV?

• C&R open by noting that on this day in history, multiple major reality shows debuted:
  • The Apprentice (2004)
  • The Bachelorette
  • I Love New York
• As Covino says, “What are the chances of all these shows debuting on this day?” (05:29)

The Pioneers: Real World, The Osbournes, Survivor

• Rich credits The Real World (MTV, 1992) as “the first, like real non scripted show...it sorta changed the game as far as what people wanted to watch.” (06:05)
• Covino highlights The Osbournes (2002):
  • "We gotta credit the late, great Ozzy Osbourne for allowing the cameras into his household...They made it so entertaining. Ozzy became this wholesome dude that everybody loved." (09:38)
  • Rich: “The Prince of Darkness was now, like, comedic relief.” (10:24)
• The group agrees these shows paved the way for modern reality TV.

Fan & Host Favorites: All-Time Best (07:14–12:33)

• Jersey Shore unanimously gets love:

  • Rich: "We don’t pump our gas, we pump our fist. Jersey Shore 2000, 2009. Those clowns kept our interest on a whole new level.” (07:28)
  • Anecdote: Hosts’ own parody song was featured on the show’s soundtrack (08:09).

• Rich’s picks:

  • Dating: “Love is Blind...these dopes go in a pod...it’s an experiment that we all got to witness.” (09:08)
  • Following People: Jersey Shore

• Covino’s other shout-outs:

  • The Osbournes: “It opened the doors for a lot of other families and unlikely situations to happen in the world of reality TV.” (10:28)
  • Simple Life: “I thought was a cool concept...Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton...milk and cows and all that crap.” (11:17)

Jenn of Reality: Producers, Spinoffs & Stellar Casts (11:06–13:06)

• Covino & Rich shout out Sally Salsano, prolific reality TV producer.
• Danny and callers bring up shows like:
  • Rock of Love, Flavor of Love: “The girls that went out for those shows were even crazier, easier than The Bachelor.” (12:09)
  • Hardcore Pawn, Cheaters, Pawn Stars: “I was a big fan in the early days of Pawn Stars before Rick became a sort of a jerk.” (13:39)
  • Cops, America’s Funniest Videos, Candid Camera—as original slices of 'reality' on TV. (14:53)

Sports & Reality TV: Hard Knocks, 24/7, and More (16:11–17:40)

• Caller Fred links the legacy of sports docu-series like Hard Knocks and HBO’s 24/7:
  • “I give credit to...24/7 would get you so hyped for those Mayweather fights...voiced by Liev Schreiber.” (16:49)
• Rich: Newer series like “Quarterback” and “Receiver” owe a debt to these shows.

Idol and Competition Shows (22:10–25:02)

• American Idol gets its due:
  • "Remember, Kelly Clarkson was like some country bumpkin...and Clay Aiken was a doofus...Lightning in a bottle. You couldn’t have predicted that cast.” (22:41–22:51)
  • Danny: “It was right before you could get famous from YouTube.” (22:54)
• Other favorites:
  • MTV Cribs, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Room Raiders, Pimp My Ride, The Biggest Loser, Wife Swap, Naked and Afraid, Dating Naked

Notable Quotes

• Rich: “Would you go back even further and say...remember Cops? Cops is on when we were kids. You could argue that was real.” (14:53)
• Danny: “Reality TV is one of the genres where you could go from making fun of a show...to then suddenly you get pulled in.” (20:37)
• Isaac Loewencron (on America’s Funniest Videos): “Bob Saget, baby!” (15:21)

2. Wemby’s Unbelievable Athletic Flex & Other “Human Feats” (25:44–45:13)

Wembanyama’s Viral Moment (25:56–26:33)

• Covino introduces the viral clip: “There’s a clip of Wembanyama...there’s balls stuck in the rim...he’s gonna like karate kick ’em out and his toes are practically hitting the rim!” (25:56)
• Rich quips: “He could be a Rockette.” (26:32)
• Segment sets up a humorous but genuine discussion on “the craziest sports flexes of all time.”

From Playground Struggles to NBA Freaks (32:16–33:27)

• Hosts reminisce about how hard it was just to touch the rim growing up.
  • Covino: “We couldn’t even jump with our hands held high and hit the rim, barely. This guy lifts his leg up, a little crane kick like Danny LaRusso.” (33:29)
• Rich: “Touching rim meant you were, like, roughly six foot, and...you had some skills.” (32:57)

Legendary Sports Flexes (33:27–44:42)

• Rich: “Bo Jackson would break a bat over his knee. Or just break a bat...and then you hold the bat and you’re like, yeah right.” (35:33)
• Covino shouts out Mr. Perfect—Kurt Hennig—“throw a pass and catch the pass to himself.” (35:24)
• ILO (Isaac Loewencron) shares Muhammad Ali/Jim Brown story—Ali so quick, Brown knew he’d never win (36:24–37:23)

Listener Calls – Favorite Flexes

Timestamps vary.

• DK Metcalf’s chase-down (42:52)
• Spud Webb winning the dunk contest at 5'4" (44:28)
• Gretzky dominating a star-studded foot race (43:49)
• Iconic moments from Ichiro (knocking bats), David Beckham (trick shots), Tiger Woods (dribbling golf ball), and more (44:08–44:26)

Closing Comic Relief

• “Not so much a flex as a brag. What about the guy that got his junk caught on the pole vault?” – Chris from Alabama (44:52)
• Rich: “That's the perfect way to wrap up our show.” (44:58)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments with Timestamps

• Covino on the start of Reality TV:

  “For me...the real world for me on MTV, 92 sort of changed the game as far as what people wanted to watch.” (06:05)

• Rich on the ‘Jersey Shore’ phenomenon:

  “Those clowns kept our interest on a whole new level. And...if you grew up on the east coast, you knew people like that, but the rest of the country was like, are these people for real?” (07:28)

• Danny on reality show guilty pleasures:

  “You could go from making fun of a show...and then suddenly you get pulled in.” (20:37)

• ILO on Ali vs. Jim Brown:

  “Ali’s hands were so lightning fast that Jim Brown realized right then and there, yeah, there’s no way I could ever [beat him].” (36:24–37:23)

• Rich on American Idol's transformative effect:

  “Remember back then, a nobody would actually become a star...a game changer.” (22:41)

Fan & Host Picks – Top Reality TV & “Flex” Hall of Famers

• Reality TV:

  • Jersey Shore
  • Love is Blind
  • The Real World
  • The Osbournes
  • Simple Life
  • Rock of Love / Flavor of Love
  • American Idol
  • The Apprentice
  • Survivor (esp. recognizing Jeff Probst’s longevity)

• OG/Classic Reality:

  • Cops
  • America’s Funniest Videos
  • Hard Knocks / HBO 24/7
  • Cribs
  • Pawn Stars / Hardcore Pawn

• Sports Flexes:

  • Wembanyama karate-kicking the rim
  • Bo Jackson breaking bats over his knee/helmet
  • DK Metcalf chase-down
  • Spud Webb’s dunk contests
  • Gretzky winning against world-class athletes in a footrace
  • Tiger Woods’ ball juggling
  • David Beckham precision trick shots
  • Kurt Hennig (Mr. Perfect) sports stunts
  • Muhammad Ali’s hand speed vs. Jim Brown

Conclusion & Episode Tone

With high energy and razor sharp wit, Covino and Rich blend nostalgia, sports geekery, and irreverent "guy talk" to dissect how reality TV has shaped culture, fandoms, and social TV habits—and how the boundaries of human athleticism continue to blow minds. The C&R team's blend of personal anecdotes, listener interaction, and well-timed jokes (“Is that show sponsored by Ozempic?” (06:03); “Pants down—get it?” (02:19)), makes this episode a must-listen for pop culture lovers and sports fans alike.

Useful Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------|------------| | Reality TV Anniversaries | 03:31–25:02| | Jersey Shore Memories | 07:27–08:53| | The Osbournes / Families | 09:38–10:52| | Sports Reality TV (‘24/7’, etc) | 16:49–17:40| | American Idol’s Impact | 22:10–23:12| | Wemby’s Viral “Flex” | 25:56–26:33| | Playground Rims vs. NBA | 32:16–33:27| | Legendary Sports “Flexes” | 35:33–44:42|

Summary prepared for listeners who want all the laughs, sports nostalgia, and reality TV drama—without sitting through ads or scrolling endlessly.