The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich Hour) - Episode Summary

Episode: C&R - Halloween Baseball & Mom's Costume

Date: November 1, 2025
Host(s): Rich Davis (Covino out for colonoscopy), Dan Byer, Danny G
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Overview

This lively Halloween episode of Covino & Rich (guest-hosted by Rich with Covino out) is packed with sports excitement, pop-culture banter, and relatable dad talk. The crew dives into the high stakes of Game 6 of the World Series, the psychology of holiday spending, and observes the collision between parental boundaries and costume culture during Halloween. Rich also teases the beloved segment "Does Rich's Mom Know?" and explores the best horror movie franchises, with direct listener engagement throughout the show.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. World Series Game 6 – Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Timestamps: 04:05 – 15:13, 36:58 – 48:43

• Fan Anxiety and Viewing Habits:
  • Dan Byer reveals he's anxious about the Dodgers facing off in Toronto and shares dad duty stories, sneaking World Series glances while trick-or-treating.
    • “Inside my tool bag because I'm a pit crew is actually my iPad because I'm going to be sneaking glimpses of the Dodgers game tonight while he's walking from door to door.” (05:22 – 05:52)
  • The crew laughs about parents multitasking Halloween with playoff baseball.
• Ticket Prices, FOMO & the Game 7 Lottery:
  • Rich marvels at astronomical Toronto prices for a possible Game 7 (field level up to $13,000, even nosebleeds are costly).
    • “The seats that I was scoping out for anyone up in Toronto, if you want field level, you're looking at 9, 10, 12, 13 grand a ticket…upper deckers.” (09:04)
  • Discussion focuses on the once-in-a-generation opportunity for Blue Jays fans and whether it’s worth spending big.
• The "Best Game" Dilemma:
  • Rich and Dan debate whether it’s better to attend Game 6 (guaranteed excitement) vs. risking disappointment or missing out on a legendary Game 7.
    • “Sometimes the game six is better because we know there is no guarantee for a game seven. And even if you go to a game seven, you could have your heart ripped out.” (11:02)
• Dodgers’ Strategy If Game 7 Occurs (Ohtani on the Mound?):
  • Dan clarifies the MLB rules on Shohei Ohtani pitching and DH logistics.
    • “If Ohtani did that, if he started as a DH and came in as a reliever, we would kind of then revert back to the old way of National League baseball where the pitching spot would then end up hitting…” (47:01)
  • Rich: “Starting Ohtani just makes sense” if it comes to a Game 7. (47:49)

2. Halloween Culture & Parental Perils

Timestamps: 15:13 – 20:05, 32:27 – 36:36

• The “Life Cycle” of Halloween:
  • Rich compares evolving perceptions of Halloween to growing up with your parents – from love as a kid, to cringe as a teen, back to appreciation (“drink and party”) as a young adult.
    • “The timeline of Halloween lines up exactly with the timeline of how you feel about your parents.” (15:13)
• Is Halloween the #2 Holiday?
  • The show ponders rankings for U.S. holidays by fun/cultural impact, with Dan pitching the merits of Thanksgiving and July 4th over Halloween in adult life.
    • “Thanksgiving, yes. Fourth of July makes sense because it's summertime…But for a kid, Halloween is up there.” (16:59 – 18:14)
• When Moms Cross the Costume Line:
  • Rich vents about parents (and especially moms) pushing the “sexy” costume envelope at school events.
    • “At the school fair game or not, when moms wear, like, the sexy costume, is that her way of being, like, still got it. Or is it, like, come on, mom, you're at the school fair. Ass cheeky.” (33:31)
  • Dan: “There are other opportunities. My son had a school carnival and parade this morning…if anybody dressed like that, …you would be taking away from the kids.” (34:12)
• Classy vs. Trashy Halloween Decor:
  • The show debates if pumpkins and hay bales are “classy”, but ghosts and skeletons are “trashy” yard decorations. Both hosts are slightly guilty of “trashing things up” for the kids.

3. Sports Spending, Youth Culture & FOMO

Timestamps: 09:46 – 10:44, listener calls through 25:37

• Younger Fans & Money Habits:
  • Rich observes that young adults spend big on experiences, even if it’s not financially sensible.
    • “Younger people…don't care at all about their finances…They all drive Teslas like no one buys. But that's not their money though…it’s the parents.” (09:55 – 10:17)
  • Dan agrees—kids are often still on the family phone plan or subsidized in other ways.
• Listener Calls:
  • Multiple listeners chime in with stories and opinions on Halloween’s appeal, big-ticket spending for sports, and sports betting strategies (e.g., a “parlay” for Dodgers, Broncos, Spurs).
    • Ron from Rochester: “You can hedge your bet and make a bunch of money…$10 brings back $9,000.” (24:19 – 25:37)

4. Horror Movies: Franchises & Childhood Scares

Timestamps: 36:13 – 53:28

• Staff Picks:
  • Iowa Sam claims the Alien franchise is scarier than supernatural horror.
  • Danny G: Nightmare on Elm Street (Freddy Krueger) was the most terrifying as a kid.
  • Dan Byer: Never a horror guy but “Friday the 13th was the standard.”
  • Rich loves the Scream franchise for mixing classic and camp, and confesses to being scared by Final Destination and Saw’s gruesomeness.
    • “The Saw movies…they’re sadistic movies. I think they're wildly creepy, gory and fun.” (52:16)
• Halloween Movie Rituals:
  • Briefly discuss appropriate and inappropriate horror movies for families; one new recommendation is Julia Garner’s Weapons (not for kids).

5. NFL and Sports Update (with Dan Byer)

Timestamps: 36:58 – 38:49

• Key update on World Series lineup/changes, NFL injuries, and quarterback news for the week, including Ravens fined for injury report negligence and QB changes for several teams.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On the price of sports experiences:
  “Game four is traditionally in…The best of seven are the cheapest ticket…there’s no urgency to be there for that moment.” – Rich (14:50)
• On youth and finances:
  “I don’t think kids understand what interest on a credit card is. I think they’re just like, yeah, sw[ipe the card].” – Rich (10:44)
• On Halloween as a parent:
  “I think that I'm a little guilty. Only because my kids love the stupid stuff so much…but the minute Halloween's over…don't put the Christmas stuff up too soon.” – Rich (35:40)
• On the perils of sexy costumes at kids’ events:
  “No, mom, you shouldn't be a sexy…devil at the Trunk or Treat…Put the booty away.” – Rich (34:07, 34:12)
• Listener call highlight:
  “I always…go to…US Open Finals…because I don't care who's playing. It's the experience.” – Drew Mack (21:55)
• On MLB Game 7 strategy (Ohtani):
  “Starting Ohtani just makes sense…The only real option.” – Rich (47:49)
• Final scary movie picks:
  “If you don't mind the gruesome nature…The Saw movies…wildly creepy, gory and fun.” – Rich (52:16)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Baseball anxiety and fandom: 05:22 – 06:34
• Ticket costs and young fans' spending: 09:04 – 10:44
• Holiday rankings: 16:45 – 18:14
• “Sexy” mom costumes discussion: 33:20 – 34:44
• Classy vs. trashy Halloween decor: 35:13 – 36:13
• MLB Ohtani rule clarification: 47:01 – 48:43
• Horror movie picks: 49:56 – 53:28

Tone & Style

Throughout, the show is lively, conversational and packed with zingers, asides, and relatable stories from parenthood and sports fandom. Rich keeps the humor flowing, even with some gentle ribbing of co-hosts (“I'm a man, I'm 40!”) and the show’s audience, creating an inclusive but never disrespectful vibe.

Conclusion

This Halloween episode of Covino & Rich is quintessential sports talk radio with a fun pop-culture twist: candid dad moments, deep cuts on ticket-buying psychology, and crowd-sourced debates about the best horror franchises. The dynamic between hosts and listeners feels authentic and immediate, and the show provides a great window into the crossroads of sports fanaticism, American family life, and holiday traditions.