The Dan Patrick Show
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Episode: C&R - Lost Watch, Gained Stadium Dog Weight
Date: April 10, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode of "The Dan Patrick Show" (hosted by Covino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio) blends humor, nostalgia, and sports talk, featuring a studio audience and the usual rowdy cast of characters. The show tackles lost gadgets, the culture of stadium food (inspired by Toronto's viral hot dog night), and baseball fan traditions, peppered with playful ribbing between the hosts and audience. Hot dog eating feats, childhood memories around water fountains and sporting events, and a segment about possible breakthroughs in dog anti-aging medicine all make for a jam-packed, lighthearted hour.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Studio Shenanigans & Old School Show and Tell
- Hosts banter about baseball cards received from a live audience member, naming modern legends (Judge, Ohtani) and all-time greats (Hank Aaron, Ken Griffey Jr.) on collectible cards.
- Nostalgic discussion about Pee Wee Herman toys, tying memories and pop culture to present-day showmanship.
- Memorable quote:
“Hey, Pee Wee! ... For a guy that claims to be so cool, like, wait a minute. You spent a lot of time in your room doing Pee Wee impressions by yourself, didn't you?” – C (02:20)
2. Covino’s Lost Apple Watch Saga
[08:08–10:22]
- Rich (C) goes through the anxiety of misplacing his Apple watch, relying on Apple's "Find My" feature.
- He realizes (eventually after searching the neighborhood and consulting ChatGPT) the last location is simply where the device died—not where it physically is.
- Quote:
“My watch is not where my watch is. It's where my watch died.” – C (09:42)
- Covino (B) chimes in about what happens in "Life’s Lost and Found"—a humorous, existential fantasy where you’re reunited with everything you’ve lost at the pearly gates.
- Quote:
“They hand you Life's lost and found—oh, my Chewbacca, oh, my Don Mattingly T-shirt.” – B (11:22)
3. Broader Reflections on Lost Items
- The cast laughs about how lost hoodies, water bottles, and childhood items stack up in schools’ lost and founds.
- Quote:
“It is a garment rack like it's the set of a big movie production—three racks of hoodies and like two big tubs of water bottles. Kids are all careless." – C (12:53)
4. Hot Dog Night: Blue Jays Set a Record
[14:54–22:44]
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The show pivots to Toronto Blue Jays’ 77-cent hot dog night, commemorating their 1977 founding. Over 102,000 hot dogs were sold to 41,000 fans – averaging 2.5 dogs per attendee.
- Quote:
“2.5 weenies per person. That's 2.5 hot dogs per person. ... That's a lot of hot dogs for one night.” – B (16:21)
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The hosts marvel at the politeness of Toronto fans, contrasting them with rowdier American cities.
How Many Hot Dogs Could You Eat?
- Spirited debate over the actual number of hot dogs an average person could responsibly eat at a game, calling out the “999 Challenge” (nine beers, nine hot dogs, nine innings).
- Quote:
“I'm not in my college days anymore. The nine beers sounds way trickier than the nine hot dogs.” – C (21:08)
- Covino’s signature move: always checking how many his friends ate before he decides (“Because you don’t overindulge.” – B, 19:38).
- Listeners call in with their bragging rights, including tales of eating five, ten, or even sixteen hot dogs at a game.
5. Concessions as Stadium Culture
[38:08–39:49]
- Discussion turns to how modern stadium experiences are deeply tied to food and novelty promotions—bobblehead giveaways, elaborate food menus, and how team management strategizes on new offerings each year.
- Quote:
“You could get a ribeye, you could get sushi, you could get Shake Shack, you could get Mexican food—it’s endless.” – C (38:49)
- Media days now frequently center around sampling new stadium menus, a highlight for local press.
6. Old School in 50 Hits: The Dog Pill Segment
[43:40–45:12]
- For "Old School in 50 Hits," the segment highlights a biotech breakthrough: a pill under development that could extend the healthy lifespan of dogs for a few years.
- “Apparently San Francisco biotech firm is developing a beef flavored pill designed to slow aging and extend the health lifespan of dogs.” – B (44:07)
- The hosts respond emotionally, reflecting on the joys and sorrows of pet ownership and the bittersweet brevity of dog lifespans.
Notable Quotes & Moments
| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker Tag |
|-----------|-------|-------------|
| 02:03 | “And maybe the coolest young black player of our lifetime, Ken Griffey Jr. You nailed it, bro.” | C |
| 09:42 | “My watch is not where my watch is. It's where my watch died.” | C |
| 11:22 | “They hand you Life's lost and found—oh, my Chewbacca, oh, my Don Mattingly T-shirt.” | B |
| 12:53 | “It is a garment rack like it's the set of a big movie production—three racks of hoodies and like two big tubs of water bottles. Kids are all careless.” | C |
| 16:21 | “2.5 weenies per person. That's 2.5 hot dogs per person. ... That's a lot of hot dogs for one night.” | B |
| 21:08 | “I'm not in my college days anymore. The nine beers sounds way trickier than the nine hot dogs.” | C |
| 38:49 | “You could get a ribeye, you could get sushi, you could get Shake Shack, you could get Mexican food—it’s endless.” | C |
| 44:07 | “Apparently San Francisco biotech firm is developing a beef flavored pill designed to slow aging and extend the health lifespan of dogs.” | B |
Important Segments & Timestamps
- [01:26] — Show and Tell: Baseball cards, Pee Wee Herman toys, nostalgia
- [08:08–10:22] — The Lost Apple Watch saga and lesson about device tracking
- [12:46] — School lost and found and childhood memories
- [14:54–22:44] — Blue Jays hot dog night, record sales, stadium food culture, 999 Challenge
- [38:08–39:49] — The evolution and centrality of stadium concessions
- [43:40–45:12] — New anti-aging dog pill and emotional pet reflections
Tone & Style
The show is loose, loud, and funny, packed with playful digs and genuine affection between the hosts and contributors. Listener interaction is lively, and the atmosphere is that of friends hanging out at a sports bar—nostalgic, playful, a touch irreverent, and always tuned to the cultural side of sports fandom.
For New Listeners
If you missed this episode, you’ll come away with a sense of why stadium food, lost gadgets, childhood rites of passage, and even dog longevity spark big conversations among fans. This is sports radio as communal storytelling—from hot dog challenges to the fate of your favorite T-shirt left behind on a road trip.
