The Dan Patrick Show – C&R: Mad Maxx, Mad NBA Fans, 'Mad' Weak Major

Date: March 12, 2026
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts / Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This lively episode of The Dan Patrick Show (with C&R – Covino & Rich subbing in for Dan Patrick’s usual slot) dives deep into three major sports stories:

1. The emotional rollercoaster surrounding Max Crosby’s near-trade and return to the Raiders
2. NBA fans’ reactions to Bam Adebayo’s shocking 83-point game and the supposed “disrespect” to Kobe Bryant
3. A rapid-fire “Midweek Major” segment covering major (and some dark) headlines across sports and pop culture

As always, the hosts blend insightful sports analysis with humor, relatable anecdotes, and interactive segments (including giveaways and audience calls), keeping the conversation engaging and upbeat even when the topics get heavy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Max Crosby: Almost a Raven, Still a Raider

Segment starts ~[04:52]

• Setup: Max Crosby’s turbulent week: believed to be traded to Baltimore, but the deal falls through, bringing him back to Las Vegas.
• Emotional Angle:
  • Rich Davis: “We hear these stories and we forget that there’s real people involved… For a second, realize the emotional rollercoaster that Max Crosby had to go through.” [05:13]
  • The crew imagines what it's like to say your goodbyes and mentally move on to a new team, only to be sent back, likening it to quitting a job and showing back up the next day.
• Fan Reaction:
  • Danny G (Raiders fan): Expresses mixed emotions, acknowledging the team got good players in the potential trade and weighing whether Crosby fits the Raiders’ current competitive window. Considers contract restructuring to free up cap space. [06:56]
• Speculation on the Fallout:
  • Discussion about whether there was something “fishy” the Ravens saw, with references to other almost-trades (Wilmer Flores, Drew Brees).
  • Rich jokes: “His [Crosby’s] value has to be dipped down a little bit because everyone thinks it’s B.S.” [07:49]
• Pop Culture Parallels:
  • Invoking New York Mets’ Wilmer Flores crying on TV during a failed trade and stories of people announcing breakups (or divorces) only to reconcile later, highlighting that “psych” moments happen in sports and life alike. [11:02]

2. Bam Adebayo’s 83 Points & Mad NBA Fandom

Conversation picks up at [15:18] and throughout 15:19-23:10

• Historic Game: Bam scores 83 points against a “crap ass” Wizards team, breaking into second place all-time for single-game NBA points.
• Criticism & Context:
  • Criticized by some for surpassing Kobe Bryant, not Wilt Chamberlain’s 100.
  • Rich Davis: “Was it the coolest way it happened? No... Was it from an unexpected player? Yes.” [17:12]
  • Danny G notes the critique is about the unnatural “flow” of the game and the number of free throw attempts in a blowout win, contrasting with Kobe’s 81 which came in a closer contest.
• Is It a Real Controversy?
  • The hosts think it's mostly frustrated Kobe fans, and that people should ultimately “give the dude his props”—pointing out that records and big individual games happen, sometimes against weak opposition:

    “Every single record in every single sport is meant to be broken.” (Danny G) [22:40]

• Historical Perspective:
  • It will likely be a future trivia answer, but doesn’t diminish Kobe’s legacy.
  • Mike (Big Mike) jokes, “Those 83 points last night mean Bam is a better player than Kobe in his career.” [22:51]

Notable Quote

Steve Covino:

"When people said about Cal Ripken, he broke Lou Gehrig's record. Bam Adebayo broke nobody’s record… He’s number two now." [23:35]

3. Mike's Words of Wisdom & Interactive Segment

[13:41–15:04]

• Big Mike’s “Words of Wisdom” for the week:

  “When starting a new endeavor, you don’t need to know everything today. You just need to learn a little more than yesterday.” [13:41]

• Callers invited to repeat the phrase verbatim to win a C&R prize pack (mini footballs, koozies, and “whatever’s laying around”).
• Rich and Steve joke about the contest, riff on how listeners keep the phrase in their heads, and send out props to the winner, Sean from Phoenix. [14:17–14:44]

Notable Quote

Steve Covino:

"You just need to learn a little more than yesterday. And it’s so true.” [15:00]

4. Midweek Major: Fast Takes on Current Events

[32:59–40:36]

Iowa Sam hosts a rapid-fire segment, inviting C&R to judge recent headlines as “mid” (meh) or “major.”

Key Stories:

• Iran Withdraws from World Cup in LA ([34:40])

  • Due to ongoing conflict with the US, Iran’s men’s soccer team won’t participate.
  • C&R agree politics trumps sports:

    "I just think sports takes a back seat to real life." (Steve Covino) [35:36]

• Ex-NFL Player Uses AI to Hide Crime ([36:25])

  • Former linebacker Darren Lee allegedly used ChatGPT to seek advice on covering up a crime.
  • C&R appalled but see it as inevitable in the age of digital evidence:

    “Let these idiots bury themselves.” (Steve Covino) [37:49]
    "Just how much stock people put into ChatGPT as if it’s their confidant, their personal psychiatrist... really dangerous.” (Rich Davis) [38:09]

• Hofstra Returns to March Madness/Speedy Claxton Comes Full Circle ([39:05])

  • Feel-good story: Speedy Claxton, a star on Hofstra’s last March Madness team, coaches them back to the tournament.
  • Steve, a Long Islander: “If you live on Long Island, that is like everyone’s safety school… Good for Speedy.” [39:57]

5. Pop Culture, Food, & Fun

[46:17–49:36]

• Anticipation for upcoming “SGA Day” (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander inspired fashion risks), with hosts promising “ridiculous outfits” on the next show.
• Lighthearted food debate: if a World Baseball Classic winner were chosen by cuisine—Italian vs. Mexican food.
  • “On any given day, would you rather have Italian food or Mexican food?”
  • “If cuisine was a factor, who should win the WBC?”
• Jokes about bar/restaurants that serve both (“Carlos and Luigi’s”).

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Rich Davis:

  “You made all these phone calls, you said your goodbyes, you hugged everybody. You mentally accepted it. And then, grand opening, grand closing, and now what?" (on Max Crosby) [06:37]

• Steve Covino:

  “When starting a new endeavor, you don’t need to know everything today. You just need to learn a little more than yesterday.” [15:00]
  "We are really relying on those last few cheap points. If he was that hot at the beginning of the game, you gotta give the guy credit. You don't willy nilly score 83." [20:52]

• Danny G:

  "Every single record in every single sport is meant to be broken." [22:40]

• Big Mike:

  "Those 83 points last night mean Bam is a better player than Kobe in his career.” [22:51] (delivered in jest, tongue-in-cheek)

Important Timestamps

• Max Crosby rollercoaster: [04:52–11:53]
• Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game: [15:18–23:46]
• Mike’s Words of Wisdom & contest: [13:41–15:04]
• Midweek Major headlines: [32:59–40:36]
• Food debate (Italian vs Mexican): [48:04–49:36]

Tone & Style

• Relatable, energetic, and conversational with a generous dose of humor and light self-mockery.
• Willing to dive deep emotionally (Max Crosby segment), but quick to pivot to lighter fare (fashion, food, trivia).
• Interactive, with giveaways and listener calls, weaving in pop culture references throughout.

Summary Takeaway

This episode is a showcase for C&R’s ability to mix earnest sports insight, relatable “real-life” perspective (on trades, fandom, and controversies), and a playful, irreverent attitude toward the week’s headlines. Whether lamenting the emotional whiplash of pro athletes, skewering NBA hot takes, or riffing on sweet potato fries, the show manages to be both substantial for sports fans and highly entertaining for anyone tuning in.