The Dan Patrick Show: C&R - "Make You Go Hmm...Super Bowl Edition!"

Date: February 10, 2026

Episode Overview

This Super Bowl-focused episode of Covino & Rich (C&R) on The Dan Patrick Show team recaps the game, halftime show, commercials, and the cultural impact of the NFL’s biggest night. The crew brings their usual banter, humor, and listener interaction, dissecting what was widely considered a lackluster Super Bowl, while also highlighting moments that left them thinking, "Hmm." From on-field action and MVP debates to the spectacle (and controversy) of Bad Bunny’s halftime show, C&R capture the pulse of football and pop culture enthusiasts the Monday after the big game.

Main Topics and Insights

1. Super Bowl LVIX – A Lackluster Game

Discussion Begins: [03:33]

• Summary: The hosts discuss the anticlimactic and dull nature of this year's Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The crew laments the transition to the NBA/post-football season and details how the game failed to meet expectations for excitement.
• Quote:
  • Rich: “I can't...it might have been the most boring Super Bowl I've ever seen in my life.” [06:13]
• Key Points:
  • Seattle Seahawks won, 29-13, with a dominant defense.
  • The first half was notably boring, with almost all scoring happening in the fourth quarter.
  • Jason Myers (Seahawks) set a new record with five field goals, but none were dramatic.
  • The Patriots set a dubious record with their sixth Super Bowl loss, most by any franchise.

2. MVP, Offense Troubles, and Game Analysis

Discussion: [07:00] – [11:12]

• Summary: There’s a playful debate about whether a kicker can (or should) win Super Bowl MVP and some commiseration over Sam Darnold’s performance and redemption arc.
• Quotes:
  • Rich: "Would you have had to put [Jason Myers] in consideration?" [07:16]
  • Caller Jake: “No kickers. You could not vote for the kicker. That’s messed up, man. Kickers are people too.” [17:54]
• Key Points:
  • MVP went to Kenneth Walker, not Darnold or Myers.
  • Patriots QB Drake May showed potential but made costly mistakes.
  • Host and fans reflect on "what if" scenarios, like swapping QBs.

3. The Seahawks’ Bright Future?

Discussion: [13:02] – [15:11]

• Summary: The hosts pivot to what Seattle's win means for their future prospects given the youth of the roster, a competent Sam Darnold, and a dominant defense.
  • Rich: “Could you look at the Seahawks and genuinely think they'll be in the mix for a couple years? Is that the sense you get?” [14:25]

4. Halftime Show & Cultural Debate – Bad Bunny’s Big Moment

Discussion: [15:33], [29:50], [30:12], [32:00], [34:44]

• Summary: The Bad Bunny halftime show becomes a flashpoint. The crew analyzes the performance, discusses the pushback from some quarters, and considers the NFL’s strategy in choosing a global Latin superstar. There’s humor about memes, staging logistics, guest appearances, and commentary on social media “controversy.”
• Quotes:
  • Rich: “My favorite meme I saw was...Bad Bunny ran for more yards than the New England Patriots offense in the first half.” [16:13]
  • Covino: “If it hurts your feelings that bad, you're kind of soft. Enjoy some buffalo wings, grab a cookie.” [30:25]
  • Covino: “You can’t debate it...He was the number one streaming artist on Spotify...international superstar. How could you hate on that?” [32:00]
  • Covino: “For the record, would I have preferred Metallica? 100%. They're from San Francisco, their window's closing. But man, you can't get bigger than Bad Bunny internationally.” [34:44]
• Key Points:
  • Many appreciated Bad Bunny’s cultural representation and international reach.
  • Some older or non-Latino fans found it less accessible.
  • Notable guests (Ricky Martin, Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, etc.) joined the show, appealing to a cross-section of viewers.
  • Social media spread erroneous rumors about moments in the show, demonstrating how fast misinformation circulates.

5. Commercials and Changing Traditions

Discussion: [19:16] – [20:36]

• Summary: The guys bemoan the decline of buzzworthy Super Bowl commercials, especially the overuse of “weak AI,” and note that event viewing habits have changed; halftime and game action now anchor gatherings, not ad breaks.
• Quote:
  • Covino: “The whole thought of being excited about super bowl commercials is officially finito. Stick a fork in it.” [19:16]

6. Listener Calls and Community Engagement

Throughout: [17:12], [37:19], [44:40]

• Listener Jake in PA: Frustrated you can’t vote for kickers as MVP. [17:12]
• Russ in Vegas: Shares party logistics and the collective experience of a “boring” game. [44:40]
• Justin in Pittsburgh: Calls out Colin Cowherd for “stealing” interviews. [37:26]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Time | Speaker | Quote/Highlight | |----------|------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 06:13 | Rich | “It might have been the most boring Super Bowl...”| | 07:00 | Dan Beyer | “Seattle made history with five field goals.” | | 16:13 | Covino | “Bad Bunny ran for more yards than the Patriots...”| | 19:16 | Covino | “Stick a fork in it...about super bowl commercials”| | 29:50 | Covino | “More super bowl halftime observations too, cause that’s the big controversy, right?”| | 30:25 | Covino | “If it hurts your feelings that bad, you’re kind of soft. Enjoy some buffalo wings...”| | 32:00 | Covino | “He was the number one streaming artist on Spotify... International superstar.”| | 34:44 | Covino | “For the record, would I have preferred Metallica? 100%...But man, you can’t get bigger than Bad Bunny internationally.”| | 42:13 | Rich | “If you were at the game...the halftime show was visually ass. It was buns.”|

Segment Timestamps

• [03:33] Start of main show content, Super Bowl discussion begins
• [06:13] Declaring it “the most boring Super Bowl”
• [07:00] Seahawks field goal record; Patriots’ dubious record
• [16:13] Bad Bunny memes, halftime humor
• [19:16] Super Bowl commercials decline
• [29:50] Halftime show observations, controversy over Bad Bunny
• [32:00] Cultural breakdown of Bad Bunny’s performance and NFL’s globalization strategy
• [34:44] Social media rumors, would-have-preferred Metallica
• [42:13] In-person halftime show experience
• [44:40] Listener calls – shared experience and reflection

Takeaways and Conclusions

• Game Takeaway: Dominant defense or not, the game failed to generate excitement for neutral fans, though Seahawks supporters have plenty to celebrate.
• Super Bowl MVP Debate: Kenneth Walker’s win was justified, but Jason Myers’ five field goals drew attention to the undervalued role of kickers.
• Seahawks’ Future: With youth and solid coaching, Seattle could contend for years, pending more offensive firepower and sustained defensive excellence.
• Halftime Show Cultural Impact: Bad Bunny’s performance is seen as a savvy business move by the NFL as it expands globally, even as it exposes cultural rifts within the American fanbase.
• Changing Traditions: Party and viewing habits are evolving; commercials, once a main event, are fading in group importance.
• Listener Connect: The C&R community remains a central part of the show, offering both humor and genuine football insight.

Podcast Tone & Style

The episode maintains its signature C&R energy: witty, slightly irreverent, inclusive, and sports-obsessed—but just as attentive to pop culture and the changing dynamics of big-event fandom. Listener participation and playful jabs at both sports and society abound.

For more, tune into Covino & Rich weekdays, join their live chats, or check out their YouTube for bonus content and the best of Super Bowl week.