The Dan Patrick Show: C&R - Maye is Great, Rain is Bad

Date: November 15, 2025
Hosts: Covino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio (iHeartPodcasts/Dan Patrick Podcast Network)
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Episode Overview

This episode of Covino and Rich (filling in for Dan Patrick) takes on today's hottest topics in sports with their signature blend of humor and candid opinions. The crew dives into the controversy over NFL team report cards, debates anonymous criticism in sports and business, discusses the impact of nostalgia and old-school tech, and offers previews for key NFL matchups coming up this weekend. The segment is rich with personality, behind-the-scenes insight, and lighthearted banter, making it approachable for sports-lovers and casual listeners alike.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Team Report Cards: Players’ Survey vs. Owners’ Outrage

Timestamps: 07:01–18:22, 26:41–27:46

• Issue: NFL players' annual surveys grading their workplaces—on everything from facilities and family accommodations to snack walls—are under fire. Owners, particularly Woody Johnson (Jets), want to suppress publication, calling them “bogus.”
• Hosts’ Take:
  • Covino: Sympathizes with the owners, calling anonymous criticism “cowardly.”
    • “If you're gonna say something rude and critical, you should own up to it... it's very cowardly to do it anonymously like that.” (12:34)
  • Rich: Sees value, noting such surveys can reveal genuine problems and are meaningful for young players choosing destinations.
    • “It is ammunition when the bad reviews go to teams that are struggling... then it just gives more ammunition for the fans to be like, ‘That’s why! The players don’t even feel respected.’” (17:13)
• Analogy: The hosts joke about workplace surveys at Fox Sports Radio—like wanting more snacks or swag, drawing comparisons to player complaints.
• Audience Engagement: Listeners and team members chime in with their own experiences with anonymous workplace feedback and the social impact (caller JP, 28:01).
• Notable Quote:
  • “You don't bite the hand that feeds, though, man. If you're getting paid and they're treating you decent, you don't talk smack about your company like that.” – Covino (27:29)

2. The Nature (and Pitfalls) of Anonymous Feedback

Timestamps: 12:34–14:09, 28:01–32:05

• Debate: The tension between speaking up for workplace improvements vs. the potential for retribution or being labeled a complainer.
• Covino: Argues public complaints have more impact, referencing an old job where speaking up in a town hall clearly branded the complainer.
• Rich: Notes that sometimes anonymity is necessary for whistleblowers or in genuinely toxic situations—but acknowledges that cowards often abuse anonymous channels for petty grievances.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Anonymous criticism is far more cowardly... it's easy to say something negative when you don’t have to own up to it.” – Covino (13:11)
  • “There's apps... where if a woman goes on a bad date, she gives him a review and all of a sudden he's on some app as like red flag guy. And it's like, ‘why? Because you didn’t get along?’” – Rich (31:35)

3. Burners, Finstas, and the Culture of Anonymous Online Commentary

Timestamps: 39:11–42:14

• Sparked By: News that actress Jennifer Lawrence uses burner accounts to argue with fans on TikTok.
• Comparison to Sports: Host recaps infamous incidents like Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo's burner and athlete family members “accidentally” exposing themselves online.
• Modern Trend: Many women and some men (and Kevin Durant) have “finsta” or “burner” accounts; this ties into broader questions about accountability and trust in online commentary.
• Notable Quote:
  • “It stings a lot worse when it’s a real person that takes full accountability and says, ‘you suck.’” – Covino (41:11)
  • “Anonymous at assgazer69 and his zero followers... like, I will never even look at that.” – Rich (41:25)

4. Playful Banter and Nostalgia for Old-School Tech

Timestamps: 49:01–53:15

• Topic: Wall Street Journal reports Gen Z’s fascination with analog technology—flip phones, disposable cameras, vinyl records, Polaroids—as a form of nostalgia and rebellion against the soulless digital age.
• Personal Stories:
  • Covino shares his daughter’s love for collecting vinyl (without a record player) and grainy digital cameras for the “aesthetic.”
  • Polaroids and photo booths at events are cherished for tangible memories.
• Underlying Point: While “retro” is fun, the hosts remain realistic about the superiority of modern tech for everyday convenience.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Owning something real has become a new counterculture. There’s always culture, then counterculture.” – Covino (49:19)

5. NFL Preview & What’s Ahead

Timestamps: 18:16–19:11, 42:34–43:31

• The hosts hype upcoming key NFL matchups, build anticipation for the MVP award announcements, and lightheartedly joke about their own game picks.
• Notable moment: Rich stakes “the house” on the 49ers to crush the depleted Cardinals and teases more picks on their bonus podcast (“Over Promised”).

Most Memorable Moments & Quotes

• MVP Announcements or Award Shows:
  • “Is MLB going to bring in Seacrest to be like ‘after the break…’?” – Covino (07:48)
• Snack Wall FOMO:
  • “I’d be ten pounds heftier if we had a snack wall here.” – Rich (10:46)
• Debating Swag:
  • “I don't have one Fox Sports Radio T-shirt. There's no swag!” – Rich (29:20)
  • “You know, like, I never got a Fox Sports Radio tumbler, and someone else might be like, ‘I don’t want that junk.’” – Rich (29:34)
• Anonymous Source Humor:
  • “Skeens says anonymous source... a lot of his teammates are saying that Skeens often talks about wanting to be a Yankee. Anonymous source own up to it.” – Covino (35:56)
• Cultural Reflection:
  • “The life [Gen Z is] living is a little soulless. It really is. It's like too digital.” – Covino (53:00)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• NFL Report Card Controversy: 07:01–18:22, 26:41–27:46
• Anonymous Feedback/Workplace Stories: 12:34–14:09, 28:01–32:05
• Online Burners, Finstas, and Authenticity: 39:11–42:14
• Nostalgia & Old Tech Resurgence: 49:01–53:15
• NFL Game Previews & Picks: 18:16–19:11, 42:34–43:31

Final Thoughts

This episode balances hard-hitting sports debate with playful reflection on work and digital culture. Covino and Rich’s take on anonymous criticism, both in sports and in life, is both humorous and thought-provoking. Whether discussing the snack wall at work or the legitimacy of player surveys, the hosts keep things relatable. The nostalgia segment provides a warm, human contrast to modern sports gripes, and the episode’s open, lightly irreverent tone makes it easy for listeners to jump in at any point.

For anyone who missed it: Expect sports, laughs, a bit of workplace wisdom, and plenty of “wait, did they just say that?” moments.