The Dan Patrick Show (Guest Hosts: Covino & Rich)
Episode: C&R - Green Versus Green, Chiefs Against Wall
Date: November 19, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Episode Overview
Covino & Rich fill in for Dan Patrick with an episode blending sports talk, pop culture commentary, and lively banter. The main themes revolve around athlete-fan interactions—especially in light of Draymond Green’s confrontation with a fan and broader questions about fan behavior—and NFL discussion, including Chiefs' recent struggles. The show also features their recurring "Showboy Mahomes Trivia," mixing humor and sports knowledge with callers.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. YouTube & Fan Engagement Push
- Covino and Rich open by promoting their YouTube channel, emphasizing its interactive, TV-like experience for their audience.
- "If you love the show... go subscribe to the YouTube page. If we talk about a video, if we talk about something, our video guy Spot has made this almost like it's essentially like a live TV show." (09:20)
2. MLB Offseason: Yankees' Trent Grisham Signing
- Quick detour to baseball: surprise over Trent Grisham re-signing with the Yankees for $22 million, with speculation on player motivation and lack of drama in negotiations.
- "He had 34 home runs last year… I was just surprised to see that he accepted the offer." (16:35)
- Theme: appreciating no-drama, straightforward deals.
3. NBA Talk: Draymond Green vs. Heckler & Fan Behavior
- Central segment debating the recent incident where Draymond Green confronted a heckling fan, who repeatedly called him "Angel Reese" after missed shots and rebounds.
- Fan Etiquette vs. Player Sensitivity:
- Clay Travis’s stance: Players are "soft"; Covino & Rich take a nuanced approach, highlighting the difference between traditional heckling and harassment.
- "I'm here to tell you... there's a difference between booing and having some fun with it vs getting in another grown man's face and talking smack." (25:37)
- Analogy: Comparing relentless hecklers to disruptive comedy club audience members—entitled, making it about themselves.
- Draymond’s Restraint & the NBA’s Response:
- Commendation for Draymond not escalating; NBA issued only a warning.
- Discussion of security responsibilities at games.
- Personal Anecdotes:
- Covino shares a friend's regret over taunting Dan Uggla at a baseball game, emphasizing how even "fun" heckling can cross a line and weigh on the conscience.
- "Years later, it really haunted my buddy to the point where he wanted to apologize..." (39:14)
- Covino shares a friend's regret over taunting Dan Uggla at a baseball game, emphasizing how even "fun" heckling can cross a line and weigh on the conscience.
- Key Quote:
- "Are you a grown ass man? Like, to talk to another man that way is embarrassing to me." (37:57)
- Memorable Moment:
- Comparing today's fan culture to main characters on social media—everyone wants to be the star at the game.
- "Everyone thinks they're a main character... I'm the star of my own TikTok film." (33:24)
4. NFL & Life Scheduling Dilemmas
- Personal Scheduling Conflict:
- Rich shares his conundrum of a daddy-daughter date for "Wicked 2" movie conflicting with a crucial Monday Night Football game (Niners vs. Panthers).
- Lighthearted segment on strategies for avoiding spoilers in the modern era.
- “Is it possible in 2025 to go three or four hours when your team's on prime time without anyone spoiling it for you?” (52:28)
- Consensus: phone off, notifications silenced, watch the game later.
5. Showboy Mahomes Trivia (NFL Quiz Game)
- Humorous segment with a “Patrick Mahomes” impersonator hosting NFL trivia between producers and a listener.
- Mix of NFL history and pop culture—the tone is playful, inside-jokey, and competitive.
- E.g., "My ultimate favorite food is... A, Tex Mex, B, Italian, or C, Chinese food." (1:04:11)
- Winner receives a C&R-branded Turbo Nerf football.
- Memorable Quote:
- "That guy doesn’t know his ass from his elbow. But it's always good to be here, guys, even when I'm feeling sad." – “Showboy Mahomes” (1:02:13)
6. NFL Odds & Fan Experience
- Discussion of ticket pricing disparities in the NFL, from $10 to hundreds of dollars depending on the teams featured.
- “You can only get a half a lap dance for that. You can’t even buy a $6 latte at the airport for $10, bro.” (1:23:31)
7. Fight Updates: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua
- Analysis and strong takes on Jake Paul accepting a fight vs. Anthony Joshua.
- Both hosts credit Paul for guts, predict a likely defeat but acknowledge that even going the distance would earn him new respect.
- "Props to him for that, but there's no way he's going to win this fight... and if Jake Paul hangs and does well, then we have no choice but to say Jake Paul is legit." (1:32:41)
- Notable that 30 fighters apparently accepted offers before Joshua.
- If Jake Paul performs admirably, “the moral victory and major props to Jake Paul.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Heckling Crossing the Line:
"If you don't see the difference between booing and having some fun with it versus getting in another grown man's face and talking smack—like, what are you, a loser? What are you, some grown ass man child?"
— Covino (37:57) -
Relating Sports Fandom to Comedy Club Hecklers:
"It's like a comedian, a heckler at a comedy show. It's like, no one's there to hear you, dude. Let the guy do his show and shut up."
— Rich (29:55) -
Social Media’s ‘Main Character’ Syndrome:
"Everyone thinks they're a main character ... I'm the star of my own TikTok film."
— Covino (33:24) -
On Jake Paul’s Risk Taking:
"Props to him for that, but there's no way he's going to win this fight."
— Covino (1:32:45)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:09:20 — Podcast/YouTube channel engagement push
- 00:16:35 — Yankees/Trent Grisham signing
- 00:23:50 – 00:41:00 — Draymond Green, player-fan boundaries, heckling, and fan culture
- 00:52:28 — Modern spoiler avoidance and Monday Night Football dilemma
- 01:02:00 – 01:16:00 — Showboy Mahomes Trivia segment
- 01:23:31 — NFL ticket prices, team value
- 01:32:41 – End — Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua and fight culture
Overall Tone & Style
Upbeat, irreverent, and energetic—Covino & Rich blend informed sports insights with personal stories, humor, and audience engagement. Their style encourages fan participation while also calling out toxic tendencies in modern fandom and sports culture.
Summary for New Listeners
This episode dives into the intersection of sports and fan culture, using the Draymond Green incident as a springboard to question boundaries and respect at games. Covino & Rich keep things lighthearted with personal anecdotes, live trivia, and relatable dilemmas, all while offering sharp takes on hot topics—like the future of Jake Paul’s boxing career. If you missed the episode, you’ll walk away with a sense of the big debates in sports fandom today, some laughs, and a few lessons in etiquette (both on- and offline).