C&R - Measure Up, Mid Weak Major, Betts Bet

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show – C&R: Measure Up, Mid Weak Major, Betts Bet (October 30, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show, hosted by Covino and Rich ("C&R"), features a lively and humorous discussion on what it’s like to "measure up" against the pros. The hosts explore the awe-inspiring gap between elite athletes and the average person—whether in sports, music, or even routine life moments. Listener calls, stories of brushing up against greatness, friendly ego trips, and a lighthearted debate about intangibles like competitiveness add to the fun. Humorous segments like “Midweek Major” and “Words of Wisdom with Big Mike” round out a show packed with sports talk, pop culture, and classic banter.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. “Measuring Up” Against Elite Talent (05:11–14:55)

• Viral Prompt: The conversation springs from viral clips like IShowSpeed challenging hot dog-eating legend Joey Chestnut.
• Hosts’ Perspective: Covino and Rich debate which pro or star they'd want to "size up" against—not to beat them, but to experience their level of greatness.
• Listener Stories: Callers share vivid hypotheticals and real experiences going head-to-head or up close with pros (NFL players, strongmen, musicians, and more).

Covino (05:28): "It's not like you have any intention on beating them, but just to... feel or experience—the greatness."

Rich (08:04): "Imagine being on the line against Trent Williams and just being tossed like a rag doll. I wouldn't mind that."

Memorable Calls & Scenarios

• Spotting for Mark Henry, World's Strongest Man (07:13)
• Trying to tackle NFL linemen or Marshawn Lynch (10:00)
• Hitting against Jenny Finch's fast pitch (09:34)
• Playing golf with Rodney Harrison, Charles Barkley, or even Steph Curry (11:16)

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2. The “Competitiveness” Intangible – Tom Brady Wisdom (15:10–17:40)

• Covino recounts a remark from Tom Brady: Brady noted that traditional stats don’t measure competitiveness—his key to success despite average combine numbers.

Covino (16:25): "There was never any measurement for my competitiveness. And I think people always underestimated that."

Rich (17:07): "There is the intangible...and it's the most important intangible in life."

• Debate: The hosts agree: analytics and scouting can't quantify drive, desire, and competitive will, calling it “the one blind spot in assessing players.”
• Listener take: The story resonates with callers as a universal truth across fields—not just in sports.

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3. Words of Wisdom: “True Intelligence...” (18:16–19:19, 18:50)

• Regular segment with “Big Mike”: Listeners must repeat Mike’s “word of wisdom” verbatim to win a prize.

Big Mike (18:50): “True intelligence is using what you know to make it look like you knew it all along.”

• Several callers (20:06, 22:04, 48:52) attempt and finally succeed in recalling the quote for a prize—a playful moment for the audience and hosts.

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4. C&R Audience Stories: Brushing Shoulders with Greatness (20:06–23:25; 49:31–51:49)

• Multiple listeners share tales of...
  • Playing pool with legendary players (Efren Reyes)
  • Standing next to tall NBA stars (Wembanyama, Shaq)
  • Experiencing music virtuosos up close
  • Getting a handshake from Dr. J
  • Racing in a NASCAR with a pro
• A recurring insight: These experiences highlight the chasm between the truly elite and the merely "pretty good," sparking both humility and admiration.

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5. Midweek Major: Sports & Pop Culture Headlines (30:23–40:03)

The “Midweek Major” segment rates hot stories as "mid," "weak," or "major." Highlights this week:

• Jalen Brown's hairline incident (32:37):
  • Social media clowns him after hair dye rubs off on another player’s jersey.
  • Brown leans in, jokes about a transplant, and calls LeBron for advice.

  Covino (33:54): "We need to normalize guys wanting to look their best...Guy dyes his hair, it’s a big deal."

• World Series Concessions Price Surge (34:39):
  • Dodger Stadium’s extravagant menu: surf & turf nachos, $200 tomahawk steak, blue tortillas; hosts debate if this is "major" or just excessive.

  Rich (35:11): "You’re at the World Series, you break out the big menu."

• Royalty vs. Local Legends (36:44):
  • Prince Harry & Meghan Markle get Sandy Koufax and Magic Johnson’s front-row World Series seats; hosts (and LA) bristle at the snub.

  Rich (37:07): "F. Royalty! Magic Johnson, take your seat back."

• Tom Brady Launches Production Venture (39:12):
  • Fox Sports invests in Brady’s Shadow Lion studio for new original content.

  Covino (39:41): "Anything Tom Brady related is major…he’s the GOAT."

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6. Lighter Moments, Banter, and Audience Interaction

• Covino humorously admits his ego comes out when invited on amateur podcasts (06:33), poking fun at himself.
• Ongoing jokes about styling, celebrity transformations, and the "Hollywood glow-up" (28:25).
• Light sarcasm, self-deprecation, and playful challenges ("quote me on that") define the show’s tone.
• In-show contests and call-ins keep the energy high and interactive.

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7. Pop Culture Touchstones

• Pros vs. Joes TV show nostalgia (29:40)
• Musician genius: Charlie Puth’s perfect pitch and comedic timing (13:45)
• Iconic moments in sports and music history: Van Halen live, Creed’s Tremonti guitar soloing (12:58)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Covino (05:28): "It's not like you have any intention on beating them, but just to...feel or experience—the greatness."
• Rich (08:04): "Imagine being on the line against Trent Williams and just being tossed like a rag doll. I wouldn't mind that."
• Covino (16:25): "[Brady said] there was never any measurement for my competitiveness. And I think people always underestimated that."
• Big Mike (18:50): "[Word of Wisdom] True intelligence is using what you know to make it look like you knew it all along."
• Rich (37:07): "F. Royalty! We don't live there. Magic Johnson, take your seat back."
• Covino (39:41): "Anything Tom Brady related is major…he's the GOAT. Anything he says, you know, we listen to."
• Rich (49:46): "I'm a proud Syracuse grad...I went shot for shot [with David Wells]...coolest guy ever."

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Key Segments & Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamps | |-------------------------------------- |-------------------| | Opening Banter/Set-up | 03:20–05:11 | | Measuring Up (challenges to pros) | 05:11–14:55 | | Tom Brady & Competitiveness | 15:10–17:40 | | Words of Wisdom Contest | 18:16–19:19; 48:52| | Audience’s Stories: Greatness | 20:06–23:25; 49:31| | Midweek Major (headlines & takes) | 30:23–40:03 | | Sports Updates & Wrap-up | 40:08–42:37 | | Closing Banter/Calls | 42:44–51:49 |

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Final Takeaways

• The gulf between ordinary and legendary is not just physical or technical—it's mental, emotional, even spiritual (“the intangible”).
• “Competitiveness” is the greatest unmeasured trait of all elite performers.
• Encountering greatness, whether in sports or other fields, is both humbling and inspiring.
• Listener engagement and pop culture humor are foundational to the show’s energy and charm.

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This episode is a must-listen or must-read for sports fans, anyone interested in the psychology of competition, and those who relish the fine line between sports, pop culture, and everyday life.

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[Caller]

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[Rich]

He's gonna be doing his words of wisdom, so he'll be in here. You can see for yourself on our YouTube page.

[Covino]

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Just a few minutes from now.

[Covino]

Is he in full uniform?

[Rich]

Is he wearing stirrups? Only? We'll, we'll get to that. And a quote that isn't even a quote. We got to go over in a second. Kavino said something off the air that he heard Tom Brady talking about and I think it's fantastic.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

All right.

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But in the meantime, let's rock out.

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[Rich]

If you don't have friends. Hey, thanks for listening, loser. Alright. Look at Albert Pujols on MLB tv. He's up for. He's up for a gig. Huh? Pool. So pool hall is probably gonna be one of those guys that when all said and done, we'll look at as a manager as well. I know he was in the running for a few gigs. One of the best of our lifetime.

[Covino]

Now gonna wrap up your phone calls. If you could do a one on one. I show speed versus Joey Chestnut. That's the viral story today. I show Speed makes all these videos on YouTube. YouTube. And he's challenging Joey Chestnut because Joey Chestnut's the goat.

[Rich]

Yeah.

[Covino]

So he wants to see where he size. Who would you be interested in seeing where you size up or just to see how good they really are in person? It's not like you have any intention on beating them, but just to feel or experience, like, there's some maniacs out there that would love to feel a heavyweight punch to the gut.

[Rich]

I'm not one of them.

[Covino]

No, but.

[Rich]

But there are maniacs would be like, I want to see what Deontay Wilder's right hand feels like.

[Covino]

Right. Not me. Yeah. I'm not one of those guys. That's why I said, like, for me, it's Steph Curry, because I would like, yeah, let's play horse. Just so I could see how insanely disgusting this dude is in person. Because when he's just shooting around at.

[Rich]

The gym, you see how he shoots with the elite of the elite defending him. Right, the gym. There are times where I don't think Steph misses a shot. So. That's a great answer. The Chestnut one is funny because you're right. You want to see, like, if I'm a slob in my most slobby slob moments, this guy could still put down five times as many hot dogs as me.

[Covino]

It could be anyone's professional just to see, hey, I want to see how good these guys really are.

[Rich]

Oh, why don't you be honest?

[Covino]

Why don't you tell me? You want to hear. Hear my ego? My ego is my amigo. Wanna hear my ego talk real quick, please.

[Rich]

Here we go.

[Covino]

When some jabroni says, hey, will you be on my podcast? Let's say it's just some comedian jabroni. Yeah. You want me to be on your podcast. And then I want it. And then I start doing, like, broadcasting circles around them just to show off a little bit. I take over the whole show. But yeah, that's. That's how you do it, buddy.

[Rich]

Oh, man, look at you.

[Covino]

Well, yeah.

[Rich]

Why do you tell everyone? Why don't you tell everyone?

[Covino]

Welcome to the big leagues.

[Rich]

Why don't you tell everyone else what you Said off the air.

[Covino]

What did I say?

[Rich]

You're saying you're wondering how you could hang with adult film stars.

[Covino]

I didn't say that, but I was thinking it. I was thinking it, though, but I didn't say. You read my mind.

[Rich]

All right, let's say hi to Josh in Ohio. Josh, there's. There's a couple stories going on about regular people with the pros. What's up, man?

[Caller]

So I will. I will never claim to be a beast in the weight room. My comfort level. I could probably bench press three sets of the bar with 25 pound on each, but I would love to just spot Mark Henry, the world's strongest man, to see what his comfort level is, you know, unnecessarily.

[Covino]

It's a great one. It's a really cool answer. In fact, Mike, who runs this place, will be here later. He said he did say, I'd love to arm wrestle the strongest man alive just to. Oh, Hawk.

[Rich]

Mike. I don't know if, you know, Mike was an extra in over the top in 1985.

[Covino]

Yeah, he said he'd love to just experience that. Just to feel the strength, you know, to see where he sizes up. When Mike turns his Dodger hat backwards.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Watch out.

[Covino]

Oh, yeah.

[Rich]

Denny, you're a strong guy.

[Covino]

You're.

[Rich]

You're a big guy. I know you love when people call you big guy.

[Covino]

Imagine.

[Rich]

Imagine being on the line of scrimmage opposite, like, Trent Williams, and being just tossed around like a rag doll. That. See, I would do that. I wouldn't mind. I wouldn't mind taking that type of hit. I'm not taking a punch from Tyson Fury. But if you said, all right, Rich, you're a defensive lineman. Also, I'm 6 foot, 195 pounds. I would love to try to penetrate the offensive line that like a Trent Williams is on. He would take you with one hand, fling you. I would love to.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

I would.

[Rich]

Honestly, I'd be okay with that. With pads on. Would you let someone like that fling it just to see?

[Covino]

I don't know, man. The moral of the story is we underestimate, of course, the greatness. You know, we sit there on our couch and speculate and point our fingers. Bro, I saw a UFC dude. I forget who it was. It was a viral clip where he broke two. You know, remember how Bo Jackson would break a bat over his helmet and snap one over his knee? This dude snapped two bats in a hold. Some UFC guy. Like, two bats.

[Rich]

I was. I was at my daughter's.

[Covino]

Imagine what he could do to your. Your arm.

[Rich]

I was at my daughter's softball practice the other day, and just for fun, me and one of the other dads cranked up the softball machine where you were smelling the rubber burn from those wheels. We had the softball machine going at 75, and we did the calculations based on how far we were. It was the equivalent of 100 mile an hour baseball pitch. The minute the ball goes in the machine, you have to immediately make a decision.

[Covino]

All right, I got a funnel.

[Rich]

And then you realize, like, wow, guys are doing this in the big. Making a decision.

[Covino]

Because I got criticized. I even got called out. I got called out for this. I'm like, dude, I could totally pepper Jenny Finch any day of the week. You know, shorten up. Shorten up on the bat and just beep, beep, beep. And Rich called me out. She was on our show one time. She's like, yeah, right? And I'm like, yeah, I probably can't, but I would love to try that because it feels less dangerous.

[Rich]

She.

[Covino]

Let's go.

[Rich]

She would make.

[Covino]

Wouldn't you want to see? Yeah, she would make. But you would love to see how.

[Rich]

Of course. Right?

[Covino]

All right. How great are you, Rich?

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Back to a hard hit in the NFL. I'd love to lead you with a pass Garoppolo style to the middle of the field. Have Derwin James hit you. Ooh, I want to see what that feels like. Or let Mike Tyson hit you one time in your shoulder as hard as he can.

[Covino]

Oh, man.

[Rich]

Yeah, these. These are. These are things you don't want. Now, Chris Long was on a podcast. He was. I think he was busting with the boys, who I'm a fan of. They do great.

[Covino]

It went viral. So what I was talking about before, about. He was saying he'd love to tackle or feel what it's like to hit Scatter.

[Rich]

It was a great thought from a former player. He said. Chris Long was saying when tackling Marshawn lynch, he remembers, it felt like his framework and bones were like quick creep. Like he was just concrete, like, trying to take down Marshawn Lynch.

[Covino]

He was like a brick wall.

[Rich]

And then he said, like a guy like Michael Turner on the Falcons always felt like you were trying to, like, move a big bowling ball, like a.

[Covino]

Wrecking ball, bounce off you like a heavy bowling ball.

[Rich]

And he's like, you wonder. Those guys wonder. I wonder what it's like to tackle that guy or match up with Guy.

[Covino]

Scatterboo was the one he was thinking about, and Adrian Peterson. But again, These guys are maniacs. Right. So I can imagine that. I would never sign up for that. But what comes to mind for you.

[Rich]

Bob, in York, Penn? What's up, Bob?

[Caller]

Hi, guys. Good afternoon.

[Rich]

Hey, what's up, Bob?

[Caller]

I was thinking. I was thinking about your premise, and I changed it in my head a little bit. You can pay to get up close and see professional athletes. Yeah. I was thinking about what a great experience would be to play around the golf with someone like Charles Barkley for Seth Curry.

[Rich]

Oh, like one of those guys that like you. You're not quite sure how good they are because they're not pros, but they're like.

[Covino]

That is.

[Rich]

You know, that is. That's a great answer.

[Covino]

That's fun. You know, someone that golfs and takes it serious could probably hang. I bet you DB could hang with those dudes.

[Rich]

Know what I thought? You can hang with, like, a Barkley.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

You think I could hang with Barkley? Steph's pretty good. I don't think I could hang with Steph.

[Covino]

But you wouldn't embarrass yourself.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

I would hope not. I played in a few Pro Ams before, which is the day before a PGA Tour event. And the experience that I was going to say was we would play down at Torrey Pines in San Diego in advance of that event. And Rodney Harrison, former Charger safety, you know, Patriots, was in our group. So there were Charger fans nobody really cared about except Tiger woods or Phil Mickelson or, you know, the other star players. But there were fans that were following us because Rodney was playing in our group, because they were Charger fans.

[Rich]

Our favorite Fox Sports Radio guy.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Well, that's the thing. And Rodney Harrison, they wanted to stick around. So your shots were actually being watched by, you know, like, other people who were there in attendance. May have been a group of 20 people following, but people wanted to watch him play. So in turn, they were watching us play. And it was a little bit more nerve wracking than you would realize, because normally pro Ams don't have, like, the full gallery around. But, yeah, there's a little something to that.

[Rich]

Was it distracting when Covino screamed out? Jackass.

[Covino]

You know what it made me think of while he was telling that story? Great story, by the way. DB I was thinking of other things in our world of broadcasting where I felt this, and I've noticed this as a Rock fan. DB Loves his golf. I love my Rock. I felt this way so many times where I'm like, all right, that's why I broadcast. And back to the drawing board or continue practicing, man, because this is where it's at. I've seen excellence, and I've seen it with Eddie Van Halen. Like, I was at a sound check, and I saw this dude just doing his thing, and you're like, you're watching a master at work, and that's why they are who they are. That was insane. And then it's unexpected people. I know he has a good reputation, but you wouldn't know. Mark Tremonti is the lead guitar player for Creed, and he's known for being great. But, dude, when you see him in person, you're like, oh, man, this dude is nasty.

[Rich]

Musicians. I was. I was actually going to bring up that category. I don't know how familiar people are. He. I think a lot of dudes may have been exposed to him on the Howard Stern Show. Charlie Puth. Charlie Puth is an artist that has perfect pitch, hears music, plays it, sees it in colors. Like, Charlie Puth is one of those guys that. On the spot. He was recently on Fallon, and he, like, made a song out of, like, gibberish, right?

[Covino]

Well, they did the.

[Spotty Boy]

They did the. The.

[Covino]

What was it?

[Spotty Boy]

Keep it 100 or something at the fake YouTube sketch. It was so good.

[Covino]

He has comedic chops as well.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

This may have been something a little different. Wasn't. Was this the song?

[Rich]

Yeah, this was the song. Yeah, he built a song. But that guy, he could sit down right now, and with perfect pitch, you could be talking, and he's like, you're talking in the key of F, the key of G. And then he could just play anything at any time. And I've seen him up close, and it's, like, remarkable. It really is.

[Covino]

So who would you like to experience that from? In sports, in life? Whatever. Kevin, you're on the show. We'll wrap it up. And again, this is based on a story where I show speed has challenged Joey Chestnut, but not because he thinks he could beat him. Just to see how great he is and see where he stands.

[Rich]

And the result, the results were he scarfed down five hot dogs in three minutes. He gave Joey Chestnut two minutes to just sit there. And in one minute, Chestnut ate 11 hot dogs.

[Covino]

He's the goat. It's so stupid, but he really is, like, that great.

[Rich]

What's up, Kev?

[Caller]

I would say I'd have to go with the great Tom. Tom Brady. Tom Brady. Because I'll tell you right now, he'll get out the booth, and he'll. He'll take that radio quarterback position like no. Tomorrow he'd be like, tom's at quarterback.

[Rich]

You know, Kev, I'm glad you brought up Tom Brady, because there was a quote.

[Covino]

It wasn't a quote. It was just something he said.

[Rich]

Well, if you said.

[Covino]

But it resonated. Yeah. Well, I'm saying it was just something he said in an interview that stuck out to me. And question was that something along the lines. I'm saying he's not. It's not like a famous quote. It's something that he said.

[Rich]

The quote.

[Covino]

I mean, is everything you say a quote?

[Rich]

I believe so.

[Covino]

Really? Then you've. You've made a lot of quotes.

[Rich]

You were about to say, I've said some stupid shit.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich]

Stopped yourself.

[Covino]

I mean, let me quote all the dumb things you've said, and you can.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Quote me on that.

[Covino]

I'm just saying it's not something where, like, you know. And you could quote me on that.

[Rich]

Or for it to be a quote, you have to follow it up with.

[Covino]

You're part of a random conversation that stood out to me. And the question was, he was on some podcast, and it was like, man.

[Rich]

You know, Tom, you were picked, you.

[Covino]

Know, so low in the draft, and, you know, no one had any expectations from you, man. How do you explain that? And he said something along the lines of, you know, I was never.

[Rich]

That's a quote. Tom Brady.

[Covino]

I was never the fastest guy, obviously. I was never the guy with the strongest arm. I was never the, you know, biggest guy. And he goes, I think people see the combine picture and, you know, they make their assessments, and they see the scores, they make their assessments, but there was never any measurement for my competitiveness. And I think people always underestimated my competitiveness. And that's the reasoning as to why it's always such a shock. Like, that guy.

[Rich]

Well, I think that is.

[Covino]

He was. He was pretty average when it came to everything, but when it came to his competitive nature, he was above and beyond everyone. I'm.

[Rich]

I'm a firm believer that that is the one blind spot. Yeah. In assessing players in any sport, there's.

[Covino]

No stat for that. There is the intangible. It's the most important intangible in life. In my.

[Rich]

There's no way you could assess it. No matter what you do. You could sit down with someone and they could tell you, and you do a song and dance on, I just want to win. Coach, I'm the most competitive guy. Trust me. You can't. It's. It's unmeasurable. So when you see guys that Were late round picks in any sport. And you're like, man, how did they. How did someone miss this guy? They didn't miss him. It's just you can't.

[Covino]

Can't measure that.

[Rich]

You can't. Analytics, sabermetrics, whatever the system is, you can't measure.

[Covino]

And if someone ever underestimates that a lot. Tom Brady, man, he's got a lot to prove.

[Rich]

Quote him.

[Covino]

Quote him.

[Rich]

You know?

[Covino]

Now it's a quote.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Yeah.

[Rich]

Speaking of quotes.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Hello.

[Rich]

Big Mike. Who runs this place.

[Covino]

Yeah. Hello, gentlemen.

[Rich]

Mike, how are the Dodgers doing? You look like you just got out of the weight room training them.

[Covino]

Yeah, he just taped. He just taped Shohei's ankle.

[Rich]

Yeah.

[Covino]

Gotta have the logo.

[Rich]

Gotta represent. I love it. Right? So Big Mike, who runs his place, comes in here every week and he gives us words of wisdom. And these words of wisdom I take home and I tell my kids. I teach my kids Mike's words of wisdom. I do, too.

[Covino]

Yeah. Yeah. And when I say them out loud.

[Rich]

That makes it a quote.

[Covino]

Oh, okay. Yes.

[Rich]

Quote them now. So what you gotta do is you just have to repeat Mike's words of wisdom verbatim, word for word. Verbatim. Verbatim means word for word, and you win a prize. It's that simple. See if you could learn something today. Take it away, Big Mike.

[Covino]

It's time for the guy that runs this place.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Just for clarification, guys, Big Mike does not run this place. Not in charge of everything. He has no power over really, anybody here. He does not run this place.

[Covino]

It's Big Mike's words of wisdom on a Wednesday.

[Rich]

True intelligence is using what you know to make it look like you knew it all along. Oh, that's a goodie. You want to give it to us one more time, Mike?

[Covino]

Or one more time? True intelligence is using what you know.

[Rich]

To make it look like you knew it all along.

[Covino]

Wow.

[Rich]

Hey, Repeat that word for word, word for word.

[Covino]

And boom.

[Rich]

You win.

[Covino]

You win a CNR on FSR Turbo Ball. So if you won in the past, you could win again. Because these are brand new, upgraded, updated. They got a little more weight to them. I like them a lot better. The Turbo Balls. Can't wait to get the inventory in. But we have our samples, and they're dope, so your chance to win now. 8 7, 7, 9, 9 on Fox.

[Rich]

Vino said I need a little more girth.

[Covino]

We need a little more weight.

[Rich]

A little more.

[Covino]

Yeah. So new and improved.

[Rich]

All right, let's. Let's go back to our previous conversation. Just to wrap up some of these phone calls. We'll get a winner, then we'll do midweek Major. So, hey, love hanging with you guys. Chad in Missouri. Based on that Joey Chestnut story and all the conversations we had, who would you want to be up close in person with just to size up how dominant they are?

[Covino]

Chad.

[Caller]

Oh, hey, what's up, guys? Yeah, I'm just sitting here playing billiards, and I was thinking about Efren Rayos. Man, like, you think you're pretty good at playing pool, and so you. You know, you're hanging out with your buddies, having a couple drinks, you think you can make anything. You get to watch this guy. Wow.

[Covino]

They'll run the table on you. You'll never even get a shot.

[Rich]

Who's that woman that was on our show back in the day?

[Covino]

Black Widow.

[Rich]

Black widow.

[Covino]

Yeah. Oh, legends. And you know what? I'm surprised no one said that. Just to see Wembanyama. Just to see. You can't even fit in a frame in a photo with that guy. It's like the top of your head and the rest of his body, like, just to size yourself up against what might be our future goat.

[Rich]

Now we're in the middle of the World Series. I remember at an MLB all star fan fest one year, they had.

[iHeart Podcast Announcer]

A.

[Rich]

Rendering of how big Randy Johnson would look 60ft and 6 inches away from you. Like, there was a batter's box. They replicated a field, and it was like, not just a cardboard cutout. It was almost, like, statuesque of Randy Johnson. And just you being in that batter's box, you were like, oh, my God. Like, he looks so big and so close and thinking that he was whipping that left hand.

[Covino]

That's why they have these things at fan experiences where you could put your hand, your handprint in, like, Michael Jordan's handprint, you know, you could size yourself up and see why they are who they are and why you made your choices.

[Rich]

Who hasn't been to some NBA event or a game where they have on display, like, here's Shaq sneaker. And you're like, oh, my God, that's how big his foot is. Jesus. You can sleep in it. Yeah, in the shoe. That's where the little old lady lives.

[Covino]

Yeah, in Shaq's shoe. All right, so while we get the rest of your phone calls, let's get a contestant for Mike's Wednesday words of wisdom. I think we have one, right, Danny G. Yeah. Let's go to Mississippi.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Matt.

[Rich]

Hey, Matt. Big Mike's still here. So Mike has to give approval if you win here, so let's go.

[Caller]

All right, here we go. True intelligence is using what you know to make it look like you knew all along.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Oh, nope.

[Covino]

That's a negative, bro.

[Rich]

You're so close, man.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Sorry, bro.

[Covino]

Just missed it, dude. I wrote it down as he said it. You missed it by one.

[Caller]

All right.

[Covino]

87799 on Fox again. You can play again next week, but appreciate you. You got to get it word for word. By the way, I did have an.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Opportunity to arm wrestle Mark Henry once.

[Covino]

But he wanted a C note and.

[Rich]

I was out of cash. Oh, yeah. He told me he would arm wrestle me for $100 and I didn't have any cash.

[Covino]

You know, we rich and I. I'm not saying they're the epitome of greatness, but we had the Oasis on our show one time, and we're part of their dvd. I don't know if you knew that.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Did you arm wrestle them?

[Covino]

No, but we said, hey, man, we got a guitar. You mind playing something for us? Cause we just want to hear a little bit maybe. I don't really want to know. They go, not unless you got $100,000 on them. And I was like, we got shot down.

[Rich]

And I chuckled like they were joking. They're like, no, mate, for real.

[Covino]

We're not playing nothing.

[Rich]

And that was a hell of an interview.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

And then the opposite of that really quick. He did this for your guys show as well as my morning show back in the day. Wyclef Jean would just carry his guitar around everywhere with him.

[Rich]

Yeah, you're right.

[Covino]

Some people are willing to show their skills and other people like. Yep. Yeah, right. All right, so we'll wrap up your phone calls and we'll find a winner. All right, Mike's Wednesday words of wisdom. Plus midweek major the biggest stories in sports and pop culture. We do that next.

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[Covino]

What's up everybody?

[Rich]

This is Snax from the Trap Nerds.

[Covino]

Podcast and we're bringing you the horror every week all October long.

[Rich]

Kicking off this month I'll be bringing.

[Caller]

You all my greatest fear inducing horror games. Games from Resident Evil to Solid Hill. Me and Tony bringing Backfire team on.

[Covino]

Left 4 Dead 2 and we just.

[Rich]

Gonna be going over some of the greats. Also in October we'll be talking about.

[Covino]

Our favorite horror and Halloween movies and.

[Rich]

Figure out why black people always gotta die first.

[Covino]

The Umbral reliquary invites any and all fooling brave enough to peruse its many Curiosities. But take heed, all sailors. Tales are final. Weekly horror side quests written and narrated by yours truly, with a full episode read and a commentary special.

[Rich]

And we will cap it off with Horror movie Battle Royale.

[Covino]

Jason versus Freddy. Michael Myers versus the Alien Thing with the Little Tongue Monster. October. We're doing it Halloween style.

[Rich]

Listen to the Traverse podcast from the.

[Covino]

Black Effect Podcast Network on the iHeartRadio.

[Rich]

App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[iHeart Podcast Announcer]

In the new podcast, Hell in Heaven, two young Americans move to the Costa Rica Creek and jungle to start over. But one will end up dead, the other tried for murder not once. People went wild, not twice, stunned, but three times. John and Anne Bender are rich and attractive, and they're devoted to each other. They create a nature reserve and build a spectacular circular home high on the the top of a hill. But little by little, their dream starts to crumble and our couple retreat from reality.

[Covino]

They lose it.

[Caller]

They actually lose it.

[Rich]

They sort of went nuts.

[iHeart Podcast Announcer]

Until one night, everything spins out of control. Listen to Hell in Heaven on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Covino]

Yo, total random note. When it talks about witnessing greatness, like, on a selfish level, don't you wish you can get a haircut from, like, one of the best just to see what they could do? You come out looking like Zoolander or something cool. Like, oh, man, I didn't know. Or like a real professional interior designer.

[Rich]

And they're like, okay, that's all right.

[Covino]

And all of a sudden, your pad is like, super dope.

[Rich]

Listen, we're.

[Covino]

We're like, oh, man, that's why you're one of the best.

[Rich]

We are in the middle of redoing our backyard, and I think it look sweet, but there are times where I'm like, if you had unlimited money and like, yeah, if you had like, Property Brothers or that Miyagi style back. If Chip and Joanna Gaines decided to say, hey, we're gonna just redesign your house. You ever wonder what the real full potential is? Or what about this? It could simply be. You could have a trainer and someone dress you and you're like, oh, wow, what would I look like if I.

[Covino]

Had the Hollywood glow? That's why you're a professional stylist. Oh, yeah. So anyway, if you can go one.

[Rich]

On one, you get the Clay Aiken treatment. Remember that nerd all of a sudden looked nor.

[Covino]

Yeah, that Hollywood glow up. Where would you go? Who would you want to see? Right?

[Rich]

I'm surprised.

[Covino]

We got a lot of feedback on this, but, you know, just to see how good they really are in person.

[Rich]

I'm surprised.

[Covino]

It's a good conversation that's based on I show speed. It's kind of like pros versus Joe's, right?

[Rich]

Oh, you know who used to host that? Who's the guy that loves us?

[Covino]

I don't know. What's his name?

[Rich]

Petros. That guy loves us. Okay, Petro, some money.

[Covino]

I show speed is taking on Joey chestnut because he's the goat. But when it comes to sports, one on one and greatness, who would you like to experience firsthand? 87799 on Fox. We'll wrap it up with your phone calls. And we got to get into midweek major. The biggest stories in sports and pop culture. We're live from the fox sports radio studio. For over 40 years, Tire Rack has been helping customers find the right tires for how, what and where they drive. Shipped fast and free, Backed by free road hazard protection with convenient installation options like mobile tire installation. Tirerack.com way Tire buying should be.

[Rich]

All right, now it's time for midweek major cavino. And rich gets you over the middle.

[Covino]

Of the week with midweek major.

[Rich]

Oh, I love that.

[Covino]

We throw sports and pop culture headlines and topics at the fellas.

[Rich]

And it's like the kids say, that's so mid.

[Covino]

We definitely major C and r scoring midweek major. Aw.

[Spotty Boy]

Yeah.

[Covino]

I gotta go really quick here to.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Give spotty a full eight minute minutes.

[Covino]

Yeah. Before we hand things over to the.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Number one and only host of this.

[Covino]

Segment, let's roll the two big red love dice in the main studio.

[Rich]

Oh, four.

[Covino]

I rolled the four. Let's see what rich gets now.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

A rich roll. This is to see who gets first take.

[Covino]

All right. He rolled a four.

[Rich]

Four. All right, one dice each.

[Covino]

All right, ready? It's a roll off. Two by five. All right, Rich. Rich goes first.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

All right, ladies and gentlemen, the most famous person besides Judy bloom from scotch plains, new Jersey, Spotty boy.

[Spotty Boy]

Hi, guys.

[Rich]

Hello.

[Spotty Boy]

How you doing today?

[Covino]

Doing all right.

[Spotty Boy]

All right, let's jump right in. Jalen Brown. Familiar.

[Covino]

Yes.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

All right.

[Spotty Boy]

Getting clowned on social media over his recent brush with nick star og Anunoby's jersey. So in a viral video, the celtics star can be seen bumping his head against the jersey. And a clear black mark from his head rubs off onto the jersey, leading fans to clown him on social media. So brown had some fun with the incident on his twitch stream, leaning into the fact that maybe his hairline needs a little work. That he might need to go to Turkey. He was talking about booking flights to Turkey and even. I don't know if this was real, but left a voicemail for LeBron who himself has had some hairline issues over the years trying to get some advice from LeBron. So people have also gone back and found incidents where he's done this with other players where he's brushed against them. And you can see dark marks left on this jersey. So he's leaning into it on his twitch stream. Maybe he can use some of that, you know, $300 million extension money he got to pay for his hair transplant.

[Rich]

I think this is major.

[Caller]

Definitely major.

[Rich]

Majorly cringe and awesome and all the things. Listen, that's like. Imagine having a game worn jersey by someone that guarded him.

[Covino]

Oh, yeah, that's the value.

[Rich]

I got the. I got the soul glow top. Is it topics if you know in the TV and radio broadcasting world.

[Spotty Boy]

Don't say dumb.

[Rich]

There's a spray that covers those little spots.

[Covino]

Yeah. I'm not talking. A lot of these dudes get their heads painted. Honestly, I don't know what to probably process is called. But when they're getting that lineup, it's painted on. Yeah, Rich, tell us, what is it called?

[Spotty Boy]

What do you have done?

[Covino]

Yeah. How do you paint your hairline?

[Rich]

Yeah, paint. You know what? Let me. Let me just let your song glow, baby. Thank you, Sam. Make your soul glow. Let it shine through.

[Covino]

Is it midweek or major? You Bowie.

[Rich]

I said already it's major.

[Spotty Boy]

I said it's majorly cringe.

[Rich]

I think it's awesome.

[Covino]

I think it's major because I think we need to normalize the fact that guys, guys, it's okay to try to look your best. Women are always dyeing their hair. Women got a million tricks up their sleeves. They don't look like that. I saw. I'm gonna get you, sucka. They take their legs off, their eyelashes off. They take all. You look totally different. Guy dyes his hair. It's a big deal. You know, it got on the jersey.

[Rich]

Little embarrassing.

[Covino]

It's a funny story, but he's not the only guy doing it.

[Rich]

Who? Rudy Giuliani dripping hair dye.

[Covino]

All those dudes are doing it.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

It.

[Rich]

They're all doing it.

[Covino]

Just go to social media and see. It's funny, though. It's funny embarrassing. I like that he's leaning into it and owning it.

[Spotty Boy]

All right, over to the world Series. A couple stories there. If tickets weren't expensive enough concessions just as crazy. So Dodger stadium unveiled a slew of new concessions, just special for the World Series. On top of, of course, they're already expensive ones. Some of these special ones include surf and turf nachos, bone marrow tacos, pistachio cream sundae. I imagine that's very similar to like a Dubai chocolate bar.

[Rich]

This all sounds fantastic. This thing with no palate next to me could be no saying ew.

[Spotty Boy]

A tomahawk steak platter for going for a between a whopping 150 to $200. So it includes a chimichurri. Chimichurri sauce. I know you love chimichurri. Rich fingerling potatoes. Fans actually say it's a pretty good deal considering if you went to a steakhouse, how much a tomahawk steak would cost. And the steak, about 32 to 40 ounces.

[Covino]

Damn. I. I think this is might be a good deal.

[Spotty Boy]

But yeah, people are, are talking either way, midweek or major.

[Rich]

Listen, I'll be generous. I think it's major.

[Caller]

They definitely major.

[Rich]

You're in the World Series, you break out the big menu and anyone bitching about the prices of food, it's almost like comes. It's like par for the course. If you're gonna spend hundreds and thousands of dollars for tickets to the World Series and you're gonna be showing off, going on Instagram and TikTok and like, I'm here, I'm at the game. Guess what you could buy. I saw they had a Dodger blue tortillas for something they were doing as well. So like, listen, it's a, it's a once in a lifetime experience. You're gonna spend money. I think it's great.

[Covino]

I think it's weak baseball. Who do you think you are, the Buxtons? Relax, Daddy Stacks in your tomahawk steaks and your bone marrow tacos. The Dodger dog's not good enough. Regular tacos. A sausage. It's a baseball game.

[Rich]

Get out of here. No one can afford anything.

[Covino]

That's why everybody's in debt. Get out of my face with this. Well, be humble, man.

[Rich]

A simple you need a sip of.

[Covino]

Thigh like super fancy pants. That's why these tickets are going to celebrities and people who aren't even real fans. Anyway.

[Spotty Boy]

Well, speaking of that, over to my second story. So as you know, the stars always come out for these events. Game 4. No exception. Some of those people included. You may have seen Sydney Sweeney eating a hot dog. I can show you. It's the background of my phone. She was actually there with Christy Martin, who they have that movie coming out about her soon. LeBron was there. Brad Pitt was there. So many others. But people who got some attention. Rich, I know you're gonna love this. And this is why I brought up the story. Harry and Meghan. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were there. Meghan Sussex, whatever. Made an appearance.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

But.

[Spotty Boy]

But Dodgers fans, not too thrilled. And I'll tell you why. I know you saw in game three, on. On the screen, they highlighted Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax. Well, he was relegated to the second row, so Harry and Megan can sit in the front row. And he also. They bumped up Magic Johnson, who had moved to the second row. So they were like. They were saying, these people are LA royalty. No one cares about this.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Actual royalty midweek or Major.

[Rich]

You took the words out of my mouth. This is major. Definitely majorly disrespectful. F. Royalty. We don't live there. I don't understand the fascination with princes and kings and queens and. Yo. To me.

[Covino]

Is that why you were at the protest? Shut up.

[Spotty Boy]

No, you.

[Rich]

I. I don't. I don't believe in our. I don't believe in this ridiculous fascination with British royalty. Yo, Magic Johnson, take your seat back, bro. You know who else? Take your seat back. Anyone other than. Than Harry and Meghan. Get the hell out of here.

[iHeart Podcast Announcer]

You know what?

[Rich]

Give it to Jason Bateman. That guy's there every day.

[Covino]

Jerry o'. Connell. How about our pal Jerry oconnell sitting in the mezzanine? Hey, you know what? I think this is major. Cause it's news to Rich. Because the whole time, Rich thought it was Carson Wentz. He didn't know that was Prince Harry. Rich was like, oh, my God. I thought he had season ending surgery. What's he doing at the game? Rich thought that was Carson Wentz the whole time.

[Rich]

I thought it was funny.

[Covino]

Yeah. And you know what? I saw Major. Cause Sandy Cole for Still got it even though he was sitting in his second row. That's great. I saw a clip of him staring at Meghan Markle's ass when she got it. And I said to myself, you know what?

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

There you go.

[Covino]

Good for him. I do the same thing.

[Spotty Boy]

Did you see Sydney Sweeney eating a hot dog?

[Covino]

I didn't.

[Spotty Boy]

I'll squeeze in one more Tom Brady.

[Rich]

Did you see Hideo Nomo eating hot dogs? Because even if you didn't, I bet he did.

[Spotty Boy]

Tom Brady joining the ranks of Peyton Manning and getting into the production game. So Fox Sports, our parent company, investing in Shadow lion, the entertainment and marketing studio co founded by Brady. So the network will work with the studio to produce original series, films, event programming and digital content that will span across not only sports, but pop culture. Details of the deal haven't been made, but the CEO of Fox says that they're planned to be in the long haul with Brady. Partnership is set to kick off with a documentary about Brady's alma mater, University of Michigan. Brady says he's excited for this new chapter. They're also going to partner with that flag football game that's taking place next year in Saudi Arabia. So it seems like they got a lot going on with that. So something new from Tom Brady midweek or major?

[Rich]

I think it's major. Listen, after football, one of these guys are very clever and thought out about who they partner with. You said the Mannings have done this? I just finished the finale of Chad Powers. The only thing I was mad about was that there's only six episodes and now we have to wait. They haven't even started or confirmed season two. But listen, I love the idea of some of our favorite athletes venturing off and entering the world of documentaries and comedies and partnerships. So, listen, I'm a Tom Brady fan, so I think it's cool.

[Covino]

Anything Tom Brady related is major.

[Spotty Boy]

In my opinion.

[Covino]

He's the goat. Anything he says, you know, we listen to. Anything he does, we're intrigued by. So, yeah. And I think he's the absolute definition of why people need an assistant. I drown in my schedule. I can't imagine how a guy has all these things going on, knows what he's doing every day. It's amazing.

[Rich]

What's his outlook look like?

[Spotty Boy]

Seriously.

[Covino]

God bless him.

[Rich]

Lots of dots on the Tom Brady calendar. Thank you, Spotty.

[Covino]

Thank you.

[Rich]

Thanks, guys. Let's go to our friend and yours, Dan Beyer, for an update. DB how are you, man?

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Doing well. Dodgers and Blue Jays, Game 5, World Series tied up at two apiece. You can see it on Fox. With the first pitch around 8 o' clock Eastern Time, Treya Savage goes for the Blue Jays. Dodgers put Blake Snell on the mound. Dodgers making some changes to their lineup. Andy Pahes out of the lineup. Alex Call will now start. He bats ninth and plays left. K. Hernandez will shift over to play center field. Mookie Betts drops his spot in the lineup. He's batting third. Will Smith's moved up to bat second while Freddie Freeman will bat cleanup tonight for la. Dodgers making changes. Blue Jays keeping George Springer out of the lineup. There's a report from the USA Today saying that Springer could be available for game six. Coming up on Friday, the Lions and defensive and Aiden Hutchinson agreed on a four year extension worth $180 million. Vikings quarterback J.J. mcCarthy a full participant in practice today. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young got on the practice field returning from an ankle injury. He's on track to face the Packers. Coming Bengals head coach Zach Taylor said Joe Flacco is 5050 to face the Bears because of a shoulder injury. And commander's wide receiver Terry McLaren won't play Sunday night against the Seahawks after aggravating his quad injury that forced him to miss time earlier this season. Michael Penix Jr. Day to day with a bone bruise, but Raheem Morris said that he feels like the Falcons quarterback should be good to go in Week nine at New England. Finally, Louisiana governor Jeff Landry said the next head football coach at LSU will not be hired by AD Scott Woodward.

[Caller]

I can tell you right now Scott Woodward is not selecting the next coach. Hell, I'll let Donald selected before I let him do it. I don't know, but the Board of.

[Rich]

Supervisors is going to come up with.

[Caller]

A committee and they're going to go.

[Rich]

Find us a coach.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

LSU trying to replace the fired Brian Kelly. Guys, back to you.

[Rich]

That guy sounds like the dude from Waterboy.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Yes, Cajun, Louisiana Draw.

[Rich]

I believe that we're going to find a great coach.

[Caller]

I'm not going to be picking the.

[Rich]

Next coach, but I can promise you.

[Caller]

We'Re going to pick a coach and.

[Rich]

We'Re going to make sure that that coach is successful and we're going to make sure that he's compensated properly and we're going to put metrics on on it because I'm tired of rewarding failure in this country. Oh, foosball is the dev. That's a good one. Thank you, Dan Meyer. Have a good night. Enjoy your game 5. Enjoy the love Is Blind reunion. Danny G. I know your night is packed because Danny G. Is going to go home. He's going to watch the Dodgers with the family and then after that you're going to hopefully celebrate a Dodgers victory with a train wreck of a reunion.

[Covino]

I could barely juggle all of that. Imagine being Tom Brady. Exactly.

[Rich]

All right, we got more coming on Rich. A lot of phone calls, people still chiming in about taking your chance against some of the pro athletes.

[Covino]

The most interactive show on radio continues.

[Rich]

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[Covino]

What's up everybody?

[Rich]

This is Snax from the Trap Nerds.

[Covino]

Podcast and we're bringing you the horror every week all October long.

[Rich]

Kicking off this month I'll be bringing.

[Caller]

You all my greatest fear inducing horror games from Resident Evil to Solid Hill. Me and Tony bringing back fireteam on.

[Covino]

Left 4 Dead 2 and we just.

[Rich]

Gonna be going over some of the greats. Also in October, we'll be talking about.

[Covino]

Our favorite horror and Halloween movie and.

[Rich]

Figuring out why black people always gotta die first.

[Covino]

The umbral reliquary invites any and all fooling brave enough to peruse its many curiosities. But take heed, all sales are final. Weekly horror side quests written and narrated by yours truly with a full episode read and a commentary special.

[Rich]

And we will cap it off with.

[Covino]

Horror movie Battle Royale. Jason versus Freddy, Michael Myers versus the.

[Rich]

Alien with the Little Tongue Monster.

[Covino]

October, we're doing it Halloween style.

[Rich]

Listen to the Trappers podcast from the.

[Covino]

Black Effect Podcast Network on the iHeartRadio.

[Rich]

App, Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcast.

[iHeart Podcast Announcer]

In the new podcast, Hell in Heaven, two young Americans move to the Costa Rican jungle to start over. But one will end up dead, the other tried for murder not once.

[Caller]

People went wild.

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Not twice, stunned, but three times. John and Ann Bender are rich and attractive and they're devoted to each other. They create a nature reserve and build a spectacular circular home high on the top of a hill. But little by little, their dream starts to crumble and our couple retreat from reality.

[Covino]

They lose it.

[Caller]

They actually lose it.

[iHeart Podcast Announcer]

They sort of went nuts. Until one night, everything spins out of control. Listen to Hell in Heaven on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Rich]

That's funny. I just saw AI that didn't fool me because I'm more and more fooled every day. It was Cam Scatterboo snapping his own ankle back into place. He's like, coach, I can play. Put me in such a. Such a baller, that guy. Six months, he'll be back in action.

[Covino]

So we're in socks when you're talking to me, you fool. All right, fool is Kavino and Rich.

[Rich]

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[Covino]

Before we wrap it up with your phone calls, and we might have a winner for Mike's Wednesday words of wisdom, I just want to remind you, tomorrow the weekend begins. Thursday's the new Friday. We kick it off with old school and 50 hits. That's our most interactive segment. It really is. Even though we love getting you involved, you're involved right now. Tomorrow we throw it back. We reminisce. Old school in 50 hits. Manana Thursday show. So Mike's Wednesday. Words of wisdom. Let's see if we got a winner. Parker and OkC and then the rest of your phone calls. When it comes to sizing up with the goats with the greats. Parker, you're on the show.

[Rich]

Nope.

[Caller]

Hey, can you hear me?

[Rich]

Oh, yeah.

[Covino]

Got you.

[Rich]

Let's say the words of wisdom.

[Caller]

All right, so true intelligence is using what you know to make it look like you knew it all along.

[Covino]

That's a winner. That's a winner. And that's how you do it. Got it verbatim. You won a prize and some wisdom here on the show. Hang tight. We'll get your information, send it out. Thanks for playing along. We appreciate it.

[Rich]

All right, now, the question earlier in the show, people are still chiming in, so let's go to Ron in Rochester. What professional athlete or celebrity musician, you name it, that you would love to be up close and personal with just to see truly how dominant they are. What's up, Ron?

[Caller]

Listen, I got. I'm a proud Syracuse grad. I was living in New York City. I got three stories where I went head to head with real athletes. It's crazy, but I was at this lounge with my girlfriend, and I meant. But in the bathroom line, I see this back. I'm like, hey, you look like David. Wait a minute. You are David Wells. He was so cool. He waited in the line in the bathroom. So I went head to head, shot for shot. He drank tequila and Budweiser. I'm a Bud guy. All night I went shopper shot and beer for beer. Me and my girlfriend, his Asian girlfriend and I. I knew the draw. We both did a million shots, a million beers. Coolest guy ever. But then another, that same summer, I was at a celebrity golf tournament. All the. All the Rangers were there. Darren Burkhardt, all. They all went up. It was when that screen first came out and you smacked the ball into the screen like 99. Pierre Larouche went up there and hit it 301. I went up there. So much pressure on me. I mean, I'm six two, but I was working on. I hit it 301. And the Golden State warriors at 302.

[Covino]

This guy's just a big dude. And by the way, he forgot to tell you the rest of that story. David Wells went on to pitch a perfect game the next morning. The next morning. Oh, wow. To again show you his greatness.

[Rich]

Jason in Texas. What's up, Jason?

[Caller]

Hey, guys, can you hear me?

[Rich]

Yeah, what's up, man? Who would you want to go up against?

[Caller]

All right, I am no swimmer, but I'm not. I love the diving board and all that stuff. But I wonder, going against the horn, the human torpedo. Michael Phelps.

[Rich]

Oh, my God. Michael Phelps would make you. You would. He would look like. Like a shark or a fish of sorts. Imagine that.

[Covino]

Yeah. Have you ever seen a human, human shark?

[Rich]

Have you ever seen, like, where he looked like a marlin?

[Covino]

Yeah, he would.

[Rich]

He could wait while you were like 10ft away from the wall and still beat you.

[Covino]

You'd have to give him.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

You'd have to get one full lap of a lead.

[Covino]

That would be cool to see, though. Yeah, That's a funny one.

[Rich]

That's a really good one. Great answer, Jason. Tripping, Vegas. Wrap it up. What's up, Trip?

[Caller]

Hey, guys, thanks for taking my call. I got two. Actually happened the first time I ever met Dr. J when he shook my hand and I had big hands, like, grabbed me by my elbow. And then secondly, I've been in on an actual NASCAR with a real driver wearing a fire suit and everything. After four laps, I didn't know where I was when we stopped the car. I was completely lost and I had no clue what happened.

[Rich]

Yeah, because you think, oh, you're just driving fast. No, that's more to that game. Thank you, Tripp.

[Covino]

Great story, man.

[Rich]

And by the way, with the World Series tonight, I made a prop bet. Probably ill advised, but Danny will love it. I got Mookie Beth's multi home run game.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

You're either jinxing him or waking him up.

[Rich]

10 bucks wins 900.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Wow.

[Covino]

And maybe give me some of that since you still owe me money from me. Let's discuss that tomorrow from The Yankee Mets.

[Rich]

Bet, boy. Enjoy the World Series, Game 5. Enjoy your love is blind reunion. Have a great night. We appreciate you guys chiming in. We'll see you tomorrow. Arrivederchi, baby.

[Covino]

See you in the promised land. Come on, Dodgers.

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[Rich]

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[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

Which, let's be honest, is kind of flattering.

[Rich]

But my point Is ads on iHeartRadio actually get heard in the car, at.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

The gym, on the couch, while people are walking their dogs who's a good, good boy.

[Rich]

Who's a good boy? You're a good boy.

[Mike (Midweek Major Host)]

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[Rich]

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