The Dan Patrick Show: C&R - Magic City Night Pushback

Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (iHeartPodcasts/Dan Patrick Podcast Network)
Date: March 4, 2026
Hosts: Steve Covino, Rich Davis (with Danny G, Kelvin Washington, others)

Episode Overview

This lively episode of The Dan Patrick Show (specifically the Covino & Rich hour) spends much of its core segment debating the controversy around the Atlanta Hawks' "Magic City Monday" promotion. With a focus on societal norms, the evolving stigma of adult entertainment, gender perspectives, and generational divides, the hosts unpack the backlash, particularly from NBA player Luke Kornet, and muse on whether the NBA is crossing a line with this theme night. Additional segments offer sports trivia, MLB chatter, and some human interest sidebars that maintain the show's signature blend of humor and hot takes.

Main Discussion: Atlanta Hawks' Magic City Monday – Context & Controversy

Segment Summary

Timestamp: [05:12] – [21:36]

• Background:
  The Atlanta Hawks announced a "Magic City Monday" promotion, paying tribute to famed local strip club Magic City (famed for both its wings and its entertainers, a known part of Atlanta culture). Spurs center Luke Kornet publicly criticized the move as disrespectful to women and potentially “complicit in the objectification” of women.

• Hosts’ Reactions:
  The panel swings between amusement, skepticism, and genuine contemplation about whether this is fun cultural recognition or out-of-line for a major sports league.

Key Discussion Points

1. Luke Kornet’s Criticism

• Quote:
  "[The] NBA should desire to protect and esteem women, many of whom work diligently every day to make this the best basketball league in the world. We should promote an atmosphere that is protective and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters, mothers and partners that we know and love... The promotion will reflect poorly on the whole NBA as it could make the league, quote, complicit in the potential objectification."
  – Read by Rich Davis, [06:56]

• Hosts' Response:

  • Steve Covino: “He's bringing some real, oh man, harsh reality... He's not wrong at all. That's why it makes headlines. If it wasn't a controversial move, we probably wouldn't have known about it.” [07:39]
  • Rich Davis: “I don't think it's my dream for my daughter to work at Magic City one night.” [08:18]

2. Changing Stigma & Generational Shifts

• Female Sex-Positivity:

  • Rich: "We live in a world now where women, more than ever, rightfully so, own their sexuality..." [09:57]
  • Danny G: "Yeah, it's their passive income. It's a side hustle." [10:48]
  • On OnlyFans, bottle-service, or stripping being less stigmatized for Gen Z than Millennials or Boomers.

• Cultural Double Standards:

  • Covino: “It empowers some women and puts them through school… But, you’re making some great money, but not everyone is. How many women are out there putting their stuff out there for $27 a month...?” [10:54], [11:13]

3. The NBA’s Hypocrisy & the WNBA Connection

• "Luke Kornet does make a good point. Especially when the NBA so closely affiliated, I mean, owns the WNBA, which is supposed to be empowering women at the same time." — Steve Covino, [09:21]

4. Family Perspective & Morality Churn

• Kelvin Washington shares: “I guarantee you my mom is the most religious person... She wouldn't approve of this. She wouldn't like this.” [12:47]
• "If you're one of those progressive types... go and have a blast. So that's what we have to understand. Like, it's like a radio show. You get complaints. Guess what, guys? You don't have to listen." – Steve Covino, [13:24]

5. Audience/Team & Moral Diversity

• “I think it's a 50/50 thing. I think it's meant to be fun and we're not trying to suck the fun out of it. But I think that Luke Kornet makes a decent point that not a lot of people probably want to speak out against because no one wants to be the party pooper.” — Steve Covino, [20:45]

6. Kids, Family-Friendly, & Promotion Approval

• "We're forgetting a thing here... there's children at a lot of these games... There's also that you have to consider." — Danny G, [16:39]
• Uncertainty about whether team promotions need league approval, or if the Hawks went rogue. [17:21]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "Is it disrespectful to women or is it just celebrating a fun spot in Atlanta? Is a little of both..." — Rich Davis, [06:10]
• "...if your daughter was there working, how would you feel about that?" — Steve Covino, [16:23]
• "There's plenty of Christians that go to strip clubs and there's plenty of non-religious people who would have objections…" — Danny G, [20:59]

Generational & Personal Survey: The OnlyFans Angle

[15:14] – [16:19]

• “Shay” (age 26) is put on the spot: Would he date a woman with an OnlyFans page?
  • “If you met a hot girl... and she's like, 'Yeah, Shay, at one point I had an OnlyFans page.' Would you care?” — Rich Davis, [15:27]
  • Shay: “How is she, like a 10? ... I've dated a bottle girl. That's similar.” [15:34]
  • About telling his mom, "I’d probably tell her she’s a doctor or something." [16:06]
• Broader consensus: generational attitudes about sex work and stigma are changing.

Other Sports & Pop Culture Highlights

1. Wrestling Nostalgia

[03:14] – [04:01]

• Announcements and jokes about WWE Hall of Fame inductees, 80s/90s wrestling nostalgia.

2. Trivia Game: Last One Standing

[29:39] – [41:00]

• Competitive sports trivia round (NFL #1 picks, MLB most seasons played, NFL attendance leaders).
• Notable moment: Contestant confusion over players—e.g., Johnny Manziel and Ryan Leaf's draft positions. "Johnny Manzel went 22nd overall." [33:26]
• Fun banter about parents loving or dreading trips to little league games. [50:36]

Lighthearted Closers & Miscellany

• On sports parenting:
  "Is it weird that I get so excited to watch my kid play baseball? ... I'm so obsessed with it." – Rich Davis, [50:36]
• Baseball Talk:
  Brief look ahead to the World Baseball Classic and the Dominican Republic’s powerhouse roster. [52:13]
• Cultural nods:
  Banter about viral social media baseball toddlers and memories of collecting baseball cards.
• Spirited Debate:
  “Honestly, really glad we extended this so Rich could be smiling right now.” — Steve Covino trolling Rich after a trivia win, [40:17]

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps & Attribution)

• "[Luke Kornet]... The promotion will reflect poorly on the whole NBA as it could make the league, quote, complicit in the potential objectification."
  — Rich Davis reading Kornet, [06:56]
• "You could say a fun night. And you could also say a disrespectful night. I think also controversial..."
  — Rich Davis, [09:13]
• "If you're one of those progressive types... go and have a blast.... Guess what, guys? You don't have to listen."
  — Steve Covino, [13:24]
• “There's plenty of Christians that go to strip clubs and there's plenty of non-religious people who would maybe have objections to this. I want to say that as well.”
  — Danny G, [20:59]
• "That's also known as pervert. Rich is a pervert." – Steve Covino ribbing his cohost, [12:20]

Timestamps: Key Segments

• Intro/Setup: [02:54] – [05:12]
• Magic City Monday debate, Luke Kornet’s comments: [05:12] – [21:36]
• Generational Q&A (OnlyFans): [15:14] – [16:19]
• NBA/Team Promotion Ethics: [17:21] – [17:38]
• Trivia Game - Last One Standing: [29:39] – [41:00]
• Light sports parenting/baseball banter: [50:36] – [53:02]

Episode Takeaway

This episode’s heart is in the debate over evolving cultural norms and gendered perceptions in sports promotions. The hosts present a multifaceted, often tongue-in-cheek but balanced view of the Magic City Monday controversy—acknowledging both the fun and potential problematic overtones while pointing out generational and moral divides. Sprinkled with humor, banter, and nostalgic sports chatter, it’s an engaging listen for fans wanting more than just the box scores.

For listeners who missed it:
Catch up on a passionate, funny, and layered discussion on what happens when sports and culture collide—and why a simple theme night can reveal deeper divides in sports fandom, society, and even the NBA itself.