The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich) – “Maye Day, City Poo, the Luge”
Date: February 10, 2026
Hosts: Covino & Rich, Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Overview
This episode features Covino and Rich (C&R) reflecting on Super Bowl week, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from San Francisco, unpacking their experiences with A-list guests, and offering witty sports banter. The crew tackles topics ranging from football and city tourism, boxing and baseball, forgiveness in sports, classic Olympic moments, and the Olympic luge. Plenty of humor and camaraderie—plus the signature “Last One Standing” trivia showdown—make this a lively post-Super Bowl episode.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Super Bowl Week Recap & San Francisco Vibes
[01:15–07:58]
- C&R reflect on a star-studded week with interviews from Cooper DeJean, Jackson Dart, Fernando Mendoza, Emmitt Smith, Gary Vaynerchuk, Bryce Young, and more.
- Rich shares a candid, humorous, and unfiltered critique of San Francisco’s downtown, contrasting it with prior visits:
“If this was my only experience with San Francisco, it was like the butthole of the United States.” (Rich, 05:18)
- Concerns about city cleanliness and safety, particularly around the Tenderloin District, inject levity:
“I was on high alert for hobos jumping out. I was on high alert. I was on high alert.” (Rich, 06:26)
“It felt like Night of the Living Dead.” (Covino, 05:37) - The hosts highlight how time, location, and circumstance can dramatically sway a city experience—urging listeners not to judge San Francisco solely by a single tough visit.
2. Super Bowl: Location & Event Logistics
[07:58–08:38]
- Discussion of logistical disconnect: game played in Santa Clara, but parties and media (Radio Row) centered in SF.
- Covino notes past Super Bowls in cities like Vegas and Miami had better cohesion between festivities and the stadium, improving the overall vibe.
3. Favorite Moments & Super Bowl MVP Debate
[08:38–11:30]
- Covino’s Super Bowl win highlight: meeting social-media “Costco” celebrities AJ and Big Justice (“They were so kind… it’s a whole family act,” Covino, 08:59)
- Rich addresses the MVP selection—debating the legitimacy of Matthew Stafford’s MVP win vs. Drake May:
“The lackluster Patriots offense made me realize, all right, they got it right. They got it right with Matthew Stafford.” (Rich, 10:06)
- They note New England’s easy-ish schedule and how, despite it all, Patriots fans should feel “proud of themselves” for their Super Bowl run.
4. Standout Player: Christian Gonzalez
[12:14–12:39]
- Rich calls out Patriots DB Christian Gonzalez’s performance, noting key pass breakups that kept the game competitive:
“That dude break[s] up a pass, like just like Fingertip knocked it out. Fantastic performance.” (Rich, 12:14)
5. Looking Ahead: Boxing, Baseball, Olympics
[13:01–18:42]
- Covino hypes Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios (welterweight title) as the next boxing event worth following (fight: Feb 21).
- Discussion on forgiveness in sports—using Ryan Garcia and Kanye West as case studies for public redemption vs. forgetfulness.
- Baseball fans get a WBC (World Baseball Classic) preview, speculation over injuries and stacked teams (US, Japan, Dominican Republic), and a nostalgic recap of Otani striking out Trout in the previous WBC final.
- Olympic chat includes humor about luge, figure skating (and host attraction to competitors: “Am I judging the routine or how cute I think the figure skater is?” – Covino, 18:24), and a strong recommendation for Netflix’s “Miracle: The Boys of 1980,” an emotional documentary about the US Olympic hockey team.
6. Sports Culture, Trivia, and the “Last One Standing” Game
[22:34–44:22]
- The C&R team hosts their staple “Last One Standing” trivia contest with listeners and studio regulars, featuring questions about NFL turnovers, NBA playoff points, and Aaron Rodgers’ career interceptions.
- Banter thrives during and after the game—clashes over questionable trivia lists, sports stats, and playful ribbing about victory legends.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
San Francisco’s Struggles (with humor):
- Rich – “If this was my only experience with San Francisco, it was like the butthole of the United States.” ([05:18])
- Covino – “It felt like Night of the Living Dead.” ([05:37])
- Rich – “I was on high alert for hobos jumping out....Like, this is a haunted house.” ([06:26])
On Athlete Size and Perspective:
- Rich – “You forget that these quarterbacks, even when they don't look monstrous on the field, they're big boys…My dad said when you watch Jackson Dart on a Sunday, he doesn't look all that huge. But we forget like most of these guys are. You're comparing them with the biggest men in the world.” ([02:28])
On Social Media & Athlete Drama:
- Ilo – “Apparently…Stefon Diggs and Cardi B have unfollowed each other on Instagram, leading to speculation about the status of their relationship.” ([37:00])
On the Power of Sports Nostalgia:
- Covino – “You know what's cool about it is they get whoever's alive from that team…you realize how special it was because they're old now and it's so…it’s heartbreaking, really.” ([20:09], on Miracle 1980 hockey doc)
On Sports Forgiveness and Short Memories:
- Covino – “It’s not a matter of I forgive him. I just forget.” ([16:08], re: Ryan Garcia’s controversies)
On NYC’s Super Bowl Flush:
- Ilo – “…A spike in usage equivalent to 761,719 toilets flushing across New York City, including flushing itself.” ([37:44])
On “Last One Standing” Victory Math:
- Rich – “You said 20 seasons…I did 17 seasons times...about eight interceptions...17 times eight was 136 [for Rodgers interceptions].” ([44:03])
Important Timestamps
- 01:15–07:58 – Super Bowl Week recap; San Francisco honesty
- 08:38–11:30 – MVP debate, favorite Super Bowl moments
- 12:14–12:39 – Christian Gonzalez’s defensive impact
- 13:01–18:42 – Looking forward: Garcia-Barrios, WBC, Olympics, forgiveness in sports
- 18:42–22:34 – “Miracle” documentary & origin of “USA!” chant/high-five
- 22:34–44:22 – “Last One Standing” sports trivia: NFL, NBA, Aaron Rodgers stats
- 37:44 – NYC’s ‘Super Bowl Flush’ moment reported
Podcast Tone & Style
- Witty, humorous, and punchy—often self-deprecating and irreverent
- Deep sports knowledge balanced with pop culture and city-life anecdotes
- Banter-heavy, blending nostalgia and contemporary hot takes
- Freely riffs on guest interactions, upcoming sports, and cultural moments
For Listeners Who Missed the Episode
You’ll catch post-Super Bowl camaraderie, a brutally honest (and funny) debrief of San Francisco, debates on MVP choices, hype for the upcoming sports calendar, and plenty of trivia-fueled bragging rights. The episode is rich in quotable moments, playful feuds, and the comforting chaos only Covino & Rich bring to the post-big game airwaves.