The Dan Patrick Show: C&R – Jack White, Purdy Not So White, Violated Turkey

Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich segment)
Date: December 2, 2025
Episode Summary:
The C&R crew returns after Thanksgiving break for a raucous, wide-ranging episode blending NFL Week 13 recaps, music and pop culture hot takes, sports media moments, and some unexpectedly X-rated turkey talk. Covino, Rich, Dan Byers, and the crew serve up their signature blend of humor, insider sports insight, and relatable post-holiday exhaustion. Major topics include Detroit’s star-studded halftime show, surprising NFL power shifts, young QBs with dance moves, media baiting in sports journalism, tragic turkey, and whether Joel Embiid and Skechers can change sneaker culture.

Main Theme & Purpose

The episode is a lively reunion after Thanksgiving, with Covino and Rich (and crew) covering what made Week 13 in the NFL—and the holiday weekend in general—so memorable, strange, or "hmm"-worthy. The show explores the collision of sports, music, and everyday life, serving up strong opinions and banter about NFL games, halftime performances, athlete personalities, and pop-culture oddities. The crew embraces both the high-stakes (playoff races, coaching rumors) and the hilarious or absurd (the “spatchcocked” turkey, new shoe trends), making this episode a catch-all for anyone looking to feel plugged in, amused, and informed.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving Recap & Halftime Show Highlights

[03:06-08:25]

• The guys swap post-holiday greetings and immediately dive into leftover debates, holiday weight gain ("A collective 60 pounds heavier" – Covino, 03:01), and the NFL’s Thursday/Friday games.
• Jack White & Eminem’s Thanksgiving Halftime: Rich and Covino rave about Detroit’s halftime headliner Jack White, then the surprise appearance by Eminem, calling it “the collaboration that dreams are made of” (Covino, 06:36).
  • "That’s what a halftime show’s supposed to be." – Covino [06:46]
• Both guys poke good-natured fun at Jack White’s unusual look ("Edward Scissorhands pale" – Rich, 06:14) but praise his musical prowess.
• Other halftime acts (Post Malone, Lil Jon) get their due, with a running joke about how NBC barely showed Lil Jon’s performance ("…fans erupt after NBC skips Little John’s halftime show…” – Guest/caller, 09:24).

2. NFL Week 13 Reactions & “Things That Made You Go Hmm”

[04:17-15:51]

• Unpredictability is the theme. Big surprises in the Packers, Cowboys, Bengals, Bears, and Broncos results.
• Seahawks & NFC Playoff Picture: Dan Byers breaks down how under-the-radar the Seahawks are at 9-3, with Rich emphasizing how the NFC West is suddenly “fantastic” and wide open (Rich, 13:07).
  • "The NFC West is 9 and 3, 9 and 3, 9 and 4. What a division. It’s fantastic." – Rich [13:07]
• 49ers’ Fate: Rich outlines the scenario for the 49ers—win 11 games, you’re in.
• Quarterback Surprises (Brock Purdy’s Moves): The show debates the internet buzz about Brock Purdy’s Dougie dance, with Covino calling it "corny" and Rich defending Purdy’s rhythm.
  • “All young people dance. Young dudes dance… it just looks corny, I think.” – Covino [14:36]
• Cam Bynum’s Urkel dance after an interception also gets the crew laughing [15:08-15:39].

3. Sports Media 'Bait' & Athlete Reactions

[17:08-20:40]

• Covino and Rich discuss the trend of reporters asking "gotcha" questions meant to provoke negative comments about coaches or play calling.
• Good PR Moves: Both rookie Shador Sanders and veteran Aaron Rodgers are highlighted for refusing to take the bait and throwing no one under the bus, instead showing class and accountability.
  • "I believe in the coaching staff. I believe in Mike Tomlin... players need to take accountability. Myself included." – Aaron Rodgers (as quoted by Covino) [19:31]

4. NFL Team Power Shifts, Injuries, & Blunders

[21:11-23:03, 30:37-36:50]

• Discussion of top defenses (e.g., Browns) floundering due to offensive failures and undisciplined play.
  • “Why are the Browns so bad if they have such a great defense? Because they make a lot of mistakes and the offense can’t do much.” – Rich [20:40]
• Slumping Teams: Both the Lions and Colts are declared ‘toast’—momentum lost, schedules brutal, and playoff prospects fading fast.
  • “Colts are toast. Butter them up. Stick a fork in...” – Rich [32:05]
• The Chargers are also in danger; Texans rising as the "hot" team no one wants to face.

5. Names, Pronunciation, and Sports Culture

[34:00-36:06, 47:30-48:53]

• The crew is thrown by the sudden change in NFL broadcasters pronouncing Marcus Mariota’s name with a hard "T" ("Mariota" vs. "Mariotta"), launching a discussion on frequently mispronounced or changed athlete names (e.g., Tony Dorsett/Dorsett, Terrell Owens, Tyrod Taylor).
  • “All of a sudden, last night, Mariota… However you say it, just don’t say it like NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: ‘Marcus Mariado’.” – Covino [35:00, 35:56]
• They joke about name changes in pop culture, too.

6. Holiday Leftovers, Games, and Spatchcocking Turkeys

[37:29-39:41]

• A humorous, lighthearted aside on turkey preparation, where Rich confuses "spatchcocked" (a method of flattening poultry for cooking) with various mispronunciations.
  • "My wife did something to the turkey that sounds X-rated… she spatchcocked the turkey." – Rich [37:44]
• They close this bit with tips on playing interactive games on Netflix with friends over (scan and play trivia/games via QR code).

7. NBA & Pop Culture Observations

[48:53-50:55]

• Covino wonders if Joel Embiid can make Skechers "cool" after debuting his own signature shoe ("Can he be the guy to change the stigma?").
  • “Can anyone make Skechers now? ...In the early 2000s, I was rocking them, then they became affiliated with nurses/kids and comfort guys.” – Covino [49:27, 50:22]
• Discussion of shifting brand perceptions and nostalgia in both shoes and cars.

8. Other Notable Sports & Movie Observations

[50:55-51:29]

• Covino recaps boxing highlights (Manny Pacquiao’s son’s debut) and notes upcoming fights.
• Quick mention of seeing "Wicked"—the new movie didn’t impress Covino ("It was wicked like barely good. Wicked okay." – Covino [48:53])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "A collective 60 pounds heavier than when we left, which is amazing."
  – Covino [03:01]
• “That’s what a halftime show’s supposed to be.”
  – Covino, about Jack White/Eminem [06:46]
• “Young people dance. I’m not surprised, but it was a bit of a story that Purdy did the Dougie—and he did it well.”
  – Covino, on Brock Purdy [15:39]
• "Colts are toast. Butter them up... Stick a fork in..."
  – Rich [32:05]
• "All of a sudden, last night, Mariota... However you say it, just don't say it like NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: 'Marcus Mariado'."
  – Covino [35:00, 35:56]
• “My wife did something to the turkey that sounds X-rated… she spatchcocked the turkey.”
  – Rich [37:44]
• “Can anyone make Skechers ... Joel Embiid debuted his (Skecher) sneaker over the weekend.”
  – Covino [49:27]

Important Segments & Timestamps

• [03:06-08:25] – Thanksgiving halftime show review (Jack White, Eminem, Post Malone, Lil Jon)
• [09:04-15:51] – "Things that make you go hmm": NFL surprises, playoff race, Brock Purdy Dougie, Cam Bynum's Urkel dance
• [17:08-20:40] – Media baiting: Shador Sanders & Aaron Rodgers impress in postgame interviews
• [21:11-23:03 & 30:37-36:50] – Lions & Colts playoff chances plummeting, injury impacts, and dangerous schedules
• [34:00-36:06 & 47:30-48:53] – Pronunciation and names in sports, Mariota, and other infamous changes
• [37:29-39:41] – Spatchcocking turkeys, post-Thanksgiving family gaming on Netflix
• [48:53-50:55] – NBA shoe trends: Joel Embiid and Skechers; new perceptions of "dad shoe" brands
• [50:55-51:29] – Quick hits: Boxing, "Wicked" movie, wrap-up

Overall Tone & Style

• High-energy, conversational, joking, and irreverent
• Heavy dose of banter, inside jokes, and playful ribbing
• Signature Covino & Rich mix of sports expertise, pop-culture, and “dude radio” entertainment

For Listeners Who Missed the Show

This episode is essential if you:

• Want both laughs and insight on the NFL’s wildest Week 13 twists
• Missed the buzz around Detroit’s halftime spectacle or Purdy’s on-field dance
• Love behind-the-curtain takes on sports media, athlete branding, and locker room culture
• Appreciate fun digressions about holiday food, streaming games, or "violated" turkeys

Covino & Rich are back in peak form—covering both the stats and the stories that make post-holiday sports fandom uniquely weird, funny, and unifying.