The Dan Patrick Show – C&R: "It's Your Kids, Marty!"
Date: October 24, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Summary by: PodcastAI
Episode Overview
This lighthearted, nostalgia-fueled episode finds Covino & Rich (C&R) reflecting on how much the world has changed since 1993—the last time the Toronto Blue Jays played in the World Series—in honor of both World Series Eve and "Back to the Future Day." The hosts, joined by Dan Beyer and regular guests/callers, imagine explaining modern life and pop culture to people from the early '90s. The conversation is a humorous deep dive into cultural, technological, and sports evolutions, revealing both mind-blowing progress and unexpected disappointments.
Main Themes and Purpose
- Nostalgic Time Travel: Using “Back to the Future Day” as a launching pad, the show asks: What would most shock someone from 1993 if they traveled to today?
- Sports and Pop Culture Evolution: Sports dynasties, unexpected cultural changes, and seismic shifts in media, technology, and social behavior provide a rich basis for laughs and reflection.
- Community Participation: Listeners call in with their own takes, making this a crowd-sourced trip through time.
- Humor and Real Talk: As always, C&R deliver classic banter, plenty of jokes, and sharp pop-culture commentary.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Living in the “Back to the Future” Age (04:47–06:46)
- The show marks “Back to the Future Day,” noting that the “future” depicted in the movies is now ten years in the past and comparing actual progress to the movie’s predictions.
- Quote: “It’s wild to think far into the future when we were kids is now 10 years ago.” – Rich Davis (04:56)
2. What Would Shock a 1993 Time Traveler? (06:46–19:19)
- Patriots as Dynasty: The once irrelevant New England Patriots becoming the gold standard in the NFL (06:40–07:19).
- “The Patriots being like the all-time NFL dynasty…that’s wild to think.” – Rich Davis (07:05)
- Montreal Expos Disappear: The Expos leaving MLB, and how Canadian sports have shifted (07:41).
- Ticket Prices & Inflation: World Series tickets rising from $60 to over $1,000; everyday items like coffee, gas, and Disneyland reflect massive price hikes (08:01–19:06).
- “A beer & brat at the ballpark cost $36? That would definitely be a very shocking moment.” – Steve Covino (16:12)
- Social Media Dancing: Culturally shy acts like dancing have become social media trends; what was embarrassing is now broadcast (08:21–09:12).
- “Tell a bunch of kids at a middle school, high school dance in the 90s…everyone’s gonna want to dance in public.” – Rich Davis (09:12)
- Strangers → Online Connections: Dating and friendships primarily happen online now—unthinkable in the ‘90s (09:44–10:41).
- “80% of couples aren’t going to meet in person—they’re going to meet through the computer.” – Rich Davis (09:44)
- OnlyFans and Adult Content Ubiquity: The sudden normalization and monetization of personal, adult content. (10:41–12:27)
- “In the future…you could see your wife’s best friend, you could see your girlfriend’s friend…naked.” – Steve Covino (11:15)
3. Technological & Lifestyle Revolutions (12:27–21:21)
- Smartphones and The Internet: From hiding when the doorbell rings, to being glued to your phone; portable, always-connected lives (09:23–10:41).
- Recording Everything: Filming concerts and sports instead of watching them directly; social media is king (13:55–14:54).
- Home Entertainment: Giant, affordable TVs and ubiquitous streaming—vs. moving heavy projection TVs and Blockbuster videos (15:02–15:43).
- Food, Gas, and Coffee Prices: Drastic price hikes on basic goods (16:01–18:59).
- Video Calls and Universal Access: FaceTiming anyone, anywhere, for free—science fiction in 1993 (19:07–19:43).
4. Shifts in Sports & Media (20:21–22:53)
- Cowboys Fade, Chiefs Rise: Dallas Cowboy dynasty in decline while Kansas City Chiefs become “America’s Team” (20:18–20:55).
- MTV and Tom Cruise: Once-mighty MTV is now irrelevant; Tom Cruise hasn’t aged (21:12–21:28).
- Gaming Becomes Lucrative: Kids now earn millions playing video games, every teacher’s nightmare (21:31–21:46).
- “I was told multiple times, you’re never going to get paid for playing video games. Excuse me.” – Caller Kevin (21:31)
- Viagra & Medical Changing Point: The rise of lifestyle pharmaceuticals starting with Viagra’s debut (22:01–22:53).
5. Crowd-Sourced Shocks, Funnies, and Cultural Curveballs (22:57–42:42)
- Rolling Stones Still Touring: Predicting the 2025 tour of a band thought to be “ancient” in 1993 (41:53–42:21).
- “In 2025 the Rolling Stones are still around…No way!” – Derek, Caller (41:53)
- Presidents & Public Figures: Donald Trump’s presidency and Caitlyn Jenner’s transition shock the imaginary time traveler (39:05–39:46).
- Sports Moments: Michael Jordan quitting basketball for baseball; unprecedented (40:22–40:52).
- Legal Weed: Buying cannabis openly, no more back-alley deals—stunning change (50:20).
- Booty & Body Aesthetics: Evolution of beauty standards—body image, yoga pants, and plastic surgery (36:29–37:32).
6. Heartfelt & Humorous Parent Realities (50:42–52:40)
- The Dad Paradox: Joe Flacco shares about fatherhood: loving family time, but also relishing rare alone moments.
- “My two favorite places to be: with my kids, and not with my kids. Both things can be true.” – Rich Davis (51:39)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “It’s not even about what we got in the future…it’s about what we didn’t get, because Back to the Future painted this picture of flying cars, and we didn’t get any of that.”
— Steve Covino (12:27) - “You don’t have to go searching through your dad’s collection…now you don’t have to steal your dad’s Playboy.”
— Rich Davis (12:21) - “They used my voice as the opening montage to last year’s World Series.”
— Steve Covino (03:29) - “Men care more about boobs…but now even white girls got booties…something happened, and yeah, get this—there’s something called yoga pants.”
— Steve Covino (36:37) - “You remember Suzanne Somers? Yeah…unfortunately she passed away in 2023, but she’s still around via artificial intelligence.”
— Steve Covino (37:32) - “You think Mick Jagger is going to be on stage dancing around at the age of 70?”
— Supporting Host, quoting “Almost Famous” (42:21) - “Besides what I would tell them, I’d say: when you get a chance, buy $100 worth of bitcoin when it first comes out and you’d be a billionaire.”
— Rich Davis (37:59)
Important Timestamps
- Main topic launches: 06:08
- First major sports/culture shock (Patriots/Caitlyn Jenner/O.J. Cosby): 06:40–07:19
- On online dating & social media dancing: 08:21–09:44
- Discussion of OnlyFans & adult content open secret: 10:41–12:27
- Caller segment begins: 13:00
- On home entertainment & Blockbuster vs. mega TVs: 15:02–15:43
- Discussion of massive price inflation (beer, brats, coffee, gas): 16:01–18:59
- Cowboys fade/KC rise, MTV dies, gaming becomes a job: 20:18–21:46
- Viagra’s rise as life-changing Rx: 22:01–22:53
- Pop and sports culture: Trump, Caitlyn Jenner, Rolling Stones, Michael Jordan: 39:05–41:53
- Parenting wisdom & relief, Joe Flacco quote: 50:42–52:40
Episode Tone & Style
Fun, self-deprecating, and rapid-fire—with an undercurrent of heartfelt nostalgia. Much of the entertainment comes from the genuine shock and amusement of realizing how rapidly everyday life has been transformed. Classic Cavino & Rich chemistry brings humor, pop-culture trivia, and crowd engagement.
For Listeners Who Missed the Episode
- Prepare for a breezy, laughter-filled journey across the last 30 years.
- If you ever wondered what you’d tell your “1993 self,” or what would blow the mind of a cultural time traveler, this show covers it all: tech, sports dynasties, price hikes, societal values, media, and how parents remain parents in every era.
- You’ll learn which shocks made the biggest impact—MTV’s irrelevance, legalized weed, the rise of OnlyFans, Chiefs replacing Cowboys, and more.
- And just in case you’re wondering: the Rolling Stones are still touring.
Next up:
- “Over Promised” bonus show: Who will be the faces of sports in the next 10 years, plus Halloween candy and NFL picks.