C&R - MLB Race, Mahomes & Roy Hobbs!

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich Episode)

MLB Race, Mahomes & Roy Hobbs!

Date: September 17, 2025
Hosts: Rich Davis, Danny G, Spotty Boy, Dan Byer

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Episode Overview

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show’s Covino & Rich segment provides an energetic mashup of current MLB and NFL discussions, with a special pop culture tribute to the late Robert Redford and classic baseball movies. The crew dives deep into the nail-biting MLB wild card race, debates the Chiefs’ early struggles and Patrick Mahomes' legacy, plays Mahomes-themed trivia, and engages in an animated argument about the greatest baseball movie and the “GOAT” of sports film actors.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Week 3 Spotlight: Chiefs at a Crossroads

• Chiefs' 0-2 Start: The hosts note the shock of Kansas City's 0-2 record—the first time this has happened since 2014—and highlight the looming matchup against the Giants as a season-defining moment.
  • “You can't imagine a world where Kansas City would be 0-3 with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid.” – Dan Byer (07:26)
• Upcoming Challenging Schedule: Emphasis on the need for the Chiefs to win, with the Ravens up next. The unpredictability of the league is a big talking point.

2. MLB Wild Card Races – High Drama Down the Stretch

• NL Escalation: Rich outlines the tight National League wild card scenario, with the Mets, Diamondbacks, Reds, and others in a battle and the Dodgers poised to host a round.
• AL Hot Matches: Potential first-round matchups like Yankees–Red Sox and Astros–Mariners are generating excitement.
  • “Just a really interesting final stretch for Major League Baseball. Enjoy the next two weeks. It’s going to be intense.” – Danny G (12:34)
• Schedule-Watching: Panel evaluates which teams earned their shot––highlighting the Diamondbacks’ tough final schedule: Giants, Phillies, Dodgers, Padres.
• Team Hope and Strategy: Mets fans are clinging to hope, while Dodgers fans discuss postseason rotation options, including possibly using Ohtani out of the bullpen due to recent closer struggles.

3. Front Office Moves & Player Dynamics

• Pitching Rotations: Discussion on rookie pitchers for the Mets (McClain, Sproat, Tongue) and whether the Dodgers should deploy Shohei Ohtani as a closer.
  • “That's why you’re paying the guy... for moments like right now, like you need him more than ever.” – Danny G (15:24)
• Playoff Unpredictability: The whole crew agrees that no team looks outright dominant this year, making the postseason especially compelling.
  • “It’s anybody’s season because the power teams, no one’s that dominant.” – Rich Davis (16:11)

4. Sports Trivia & NFL Mascots

• Showtime Mahomes Trivia Game: A quick, humorous multiple-choice trivia segment featuring a Patrick Mahomes impersonator. Includes playful banter, with “Patrick” winning and throwing shade at the Giants.
  • “And that’s how I’m gonna dominate the game against the Giants. Big giant turds.” – Patrick Mahomes (impersonator) (32:26)
• Mascot Discussion: Reveals that 15 NFL teams have animal mascots (31:04) and touches on subtle logo trivia (Eagles logo faces opposite direction).

5. Baseball Cinema: Honoring Robert Redford & the Wonders of Sports Movies

• Robert Redford Tribute: Remembering Redford as Roy Hobbs in "The Natural" after his passing at age 89. Discussion on how he was the standard of movie star “handsome” for decades (04:37, 37:33).
  • "Rest in peace legend. I think he started his career because there’s a very famous Twilight Zone episode... he’s death, and he comes knocking on the old lady’s door." – Danny G (05:20)
• Debate: Best Baseball Movie of All Time
  • "The Natural" vs. "Major League" vs. "Field of Dreams":
    • Rich prefers the comedy and quotability of "Major League." Covino and Spotty Boy argue for "The Natural" as a sports drama classic. Agreement that the genre should be split into drama and comedy for fair comparison. (43:23–51:31)
    • “Is The Natural the best baseball movie of all time? That’s the first question.” – Danny G (37:58)
    • “You’re comparing a silly movie (Major League)... to a classic like that?” – Danny G (44:33)
• Sports Movie GOAT Actor:
  • Kevin Costner leads the consensus due to iconic roles ("Bull Durham," "Field of Dreams," "For Love of the Game"), but Dennis Quaid and Charlie Sheen receive props for authenticity and presence in sports films.
  • “Kevin Costner… because he has seven really great sports movies.” – Danny G (47:40)
  • “Dennis Quaid is more convincing.” – Rich Davis (47:32)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Chiefs’ situation:
  “How wild would it be for the NFL if the Chiefs started 0-3? …every game has a great storyline in the NFL.” – Rich Davis (07:55)
• On the unpredictable MLB race:
  “This year’s anybody’s game, anybody’s series. I think we’re all gonna be pulled in even harder in the next few weeks.” – Danny G (10:39)
• On baseball’s lack of a true favorite:
  “The power teams… are all lacking something. Yankees, Dodgers, they’re all lacking something. And there’s some young teams that you’re like, ooh, do they got the juice?” – Rich Davis (16:14)
• On the MLB wild card chaos:
  "Only seven times has the best team in baseball went on to win the World Series... 23 of those 30 times, some team got hot, not the hundred win team.” – Rich Davis (19:57)
• Showtime Mahomes impersonation:
  “As long as Kelsey’s not playing like buns, I think we’re good, then you guys will be kissing my ass. I mean, are we on the air?” – Patrick Mahomes (impersonator) (32:45)
• On the emotional power of The Natural:
  "That inspired kids growing up watching that movie... That’s a powerful, powerful moment when he's jogging around the bases in the night sky and it's exploding." – Danny G (44:13)
• Movie debate realism:
  “Favorite movie might be Happy Gilmore, but... it’s not the greatest movie. That's just Rich's favorite.” – Danny G (51:02)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------|-----------| | Chiefs' struggles & upcoming game | 05:47–07:55 | | MLB wild card races (AL & NL) | 07:55–10:48 | | Schedule breakdown & team hopes | 10:50–12:37 | | Met's young pitchers & Dodgers’ bullpen | 13:27–15:46 | | Baseball’s unpredictable postseason | 16:09–17:47 | | Mahomes NFL mascot trivia & banter | 30:47–32:31 | | Eagles logo trivia | 35:17–36:49 | | Robert Redford / Baseball movies | 37:20–52:00 | | Sports movie actor “GOAT” discussion | 46:44–47:59 |

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Tone & Language

Lively, irreverent, sports-passionate, blending insider knowledge with pop culture references and friendly ribbing between hosts. The segment is full of authentic sports fandom, sarcastic humor, and a love for nostalgic moments.

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Summary Takeaways

• MLB & NFL overlap creates peak sports excitement: Both playoff races and football highlight unpredictability this season.
• Tribute to baseball cinema and icons: Lively debate on what makes a movie great—nostalgia, drama, authenticity, or fun.
• No clear dominators means genuine intrigue: Viewers are urged to tune into both sports, as major upsets are possible.
• Pop culture, humor, and trivia: From Showtime Mahomes impersonations to logo minutiae, the show brings in casual and super-fan listeners alike.

Final Thought:
If your ideal sports talk involves pennant races, NFL banter, spontaneous trivia, and movie debates that could break out at any ballpark bar, this episode’s got you covered.

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[Danny G]

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[Rich Davis]

Yeah, he was like our grandparents and parents reference. Like, he's handsome. Robert Redford.

[Danny G]

Your grandma called him Wonder Buns, didn't she?

[Spotty Boy]

I was gonna say we know him as Roy Hobbs.

[Danny G]

Roy Hobbs, the wonder boy. So rest in peace legend. I think he started his career because there's a very famous Twilight Zone episode called Nightcaller.

[Patrick Mahomes]

And he's death.

[Danny G]

I think it's called Night Caller. He's death, and he comes knocking on the old lady's door. And he's a young Robert Redford. You always see these on the New Year's marathons. And then, of course, he became one of the greatest actors and most handsome leading men and directors. Oscar award winner, Wonderboy. Robert Redford. So we'll talk about some baseball movies later on, but back to you, Dicky Doodle Boy.

[Rich Davis]

I do want to talk baseball in a second.

[Danny G]

You want to talk Michael K. I.

[Rich Davis]

Do want to talk Michael K. I want to talk wild card. I want to talk baseball. But I'm seeing a lot of people talk about the Chiefs 0 and 2 for the first time in over a decade. First time they started 0 and 2 since 2014. And I want to just point out the importance of this game this week. Week three against the Giants. Now, I feel like nothing's a guarantee, but I feel like I'm going to roll heavy with the Chiefs this week. As much as I'm enjoying Russell Wilson.

[Danny G]

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[Rich Davis]

You know what? Do I want to give a men's warehouse guarantee? Do I want to give a.

[Danny G]

You're going to love the way you live.

[Rich Davis]

Do I want to give a George. George Foreman guarantee?

[Danny G]

Ooh. The George Foreman guarantee is the highest form of guarantee. So be careful. I guarantee it.

[Rich Davis]

But with the Chiefs, I know you don't want to look ahead and db you know, I love me some schedule watching. Danny G. You guys make fun of me for schedule watching, but after.

[Danny G]

No, I make fun of you for Mets watching, because that's just hopeless.

[Rich Davis]

Fair point.

[Danny G]

It's called a waste of time.

[Rich Davis]

But if you do want to look ahead, after the Giants game on Sunday Night Football, the Chiefs have to host the Ravens. You can't go into that Ravens game. Oh, and three, you can't. I mean, this is. This is as well.

[Danny G]

There's a lot of buzz about how the league won't let it happen for.

[Rich Davis]

As early as it is in the season. You can't allow the Giants to think they have a Chance in this game, you got a, you got a game plan a different way. So I anticipate this being like one of my favorite bets of the week. I mean, the Chiefs at the Giants is our hope for New York.

[Dan Byer]

You can't imagine a world where Kansas City would be 03 with Patrick Mahomes and then he read there and then.

[Rich Davis]

Having to go play the Ravens in Week 4.

[Dan Byer]

Right? Yes. The Giants, even though Dallas put up 40 on them in overtime, do have some players on defense. And I don't know how much of the Chiefs problems are solved just because of what they are offensively, but I would side with your way of thinking on this.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, I mean, it seems like that's a pretty big lock for Week 3. However, how wild would it be for the NFL if the Chiefs started 0 and 3 and then you knew that they were facing The Ravens Week 4? So just there's always some. Every game has a great storyline in the NFL and I'm feeling that way about baseball right now. With 12 games to go, there is a wild card hunt. My Mets are clinging on to dear life. They won on a pet Alonzo walk off on Sunday.

[Danny G]

That was big.

[Rich Davis]

And now you're looking at the final stretch of games. A lot of teams are playing each other, a lot of key matchups. Yankees, you almost, you're almost giving the division to the Blue Jays at this point. And you're just hoping for that, that number one wild cards are your home.

[Danny G]

I mean, I guess so that's how it's looking because the Blue Jays keep winning. Yankees keep dropping stupid games to teams like the Twins. No offense to our boss who loves the Twins, but those are the games you can't lose.

[Rich Davis]

As of right now, as you know the playoff format of Major league baseball, the 1 and 2 seed get a buy. The third division winner has to host a wild card round as well as the best wild card winner. So the best wild card winner and the worst division winner are sort of in the same boat. There's no, like you're in the same position of you, the best wild card winner and the worst division winner. So as of right now, if the season ended right now. Kavino.

[Danny G]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

The Yankees and Seattle would host the wild card round.

[Danny G]

And they battle of the top AL MVP contenders.

[Rich Davis]

And you know who they would battle against? Division rivals. The Red Sox and the Yanks and the Astros and the Mariners. So you're looking at some potential really great wild card matchups. And then over in the nl, you're looking at the two teams Getting a buy. No one would have ever thought this. The brewers, you might have thought the Phillies. But brewers and Phillies are pretty much locks for the most part for those one and two seeds. Which means the Dodgers would host the worst wild card, which as of right now would be the New York Mets. And then you got the best wild card. The Cubs would be hosting the Padres. And these are all great matchups for Major League Baseball. Think about that. Padres going into Wrigley, Yankees and the Mets coming out here to la.

[Danny G]

Mets, Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Mariners, Astros.

[Rich Davis]

Mariners, Astros and Cubs, Padres.

[Danny G]

Man, yeah, those are pretty good matches. You know what, and by the way, think about the hype we had last year.

[Rich Davis]

No lock whatsoever for the Mets because they only have a one and a half, two game lead over who's behind them. I just.

[Danny G]

My point was it seemed like. It seemed last year like the Dodgers had it.

[Jonas Knox]

All right?

[Danny G]

So it's like, how are we going to bring down the Dodgers? This year's anybody's game, anybody's series. So I think we're going to all be pulled in even harder in the next few weeks.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

And just it got crazy last year.

[Rich Davis]

Just to point out how close that NL is. I'm saying the Mets with pure hope in my voice because they are only again two games in the loss column over teams that are chasing them. The Diamondbacks are playing.500 baseball. But while they are the closest teams to the Mets. And the wild card hunt as of right now, hold on, the wild card has. The Arizona Diamondbacks are actually 76 and 75 a game and a half behind the Mets. This is where you start schedule, watching. Look who the Diamondbacks have over the final week and a half. If the Diamondbacks somehow find a way to make the playoffs, they freaking earned it. Because they play the Giants. Then the Diamondbacks have to play the Phillies, the Dodgers and the Padres.

[Danny G]

Yeah, it's not happening.

[Rich Davis]

Phillies, Dodgers and Padres. What a.

[Danny G]

And again, they're 76 and 75. So they'd have to play big against the best teams in the NL to even make.

[Rich Davis]

They'd have to play big.

[Danny G]

If they do, I get it. Yeah, then they do their props.

[Rich Davis]

Then you deserve it. And the Giants. I'm banking on Danny G's Dodgers because the Giants have to play a four game set at Dodger Stadium. So I'm banking as a Mets fan on the Dodgers whooping the Giants. At least three of those four, Danny. Split it at least. I want three or four. And then the weird wild card, pun intended, are the Reds who are just sitting there at 75 and 75. The Reds are 75 and 75, playing no better than.500. Baseball, they are the definition 150 games in 500. They play the Cardinals, the Cubs, Pirates and Brewers. They play all in their division. So just a really interesting final stretch for Major League Baseball.

[Danny G]

Enjoy the next two weeks. It's going to be intense. We'll be talking about it.

[Rich Davis]

Series matters and they're all playing each other because the Mets gets to. The Mets play over the final stretch. They play the Cubbies. They play the Padres. The Mets, however, do luck out and they play the Nationals at City Field for three games. So hopefully that looks like you could win two out of three, three out of, you know, sweep. So we'll see. I'm just saying baseball right now is hot. I know it's a football world and we love the NFL, but I think Major League Baseball really delivered this year. As far as all the big teams are so close, there's no really dominant team because even though you might say, well, you know, the brewers have the best record, as you said, you can't see the brewers matching up in a five or seven game series the way you. They're not going to dominate someone.

[Danny G]

Yeah, but you know what? I also thought Terence Crawford wouldn't step up against Canelo. So you never know until you see it. I know that sounds obvious, but it's true.

[Rich Davis]

Db, you're a, you're a, you know, a Brewers fan.

[Dan Byer]

I look at it the opposite way. Like, I think the five game series is tricky for them, but I think that they're pitching. Their bullpen maybe wasn't as great as it was earlier in the season, but I think that their starting pitching is better than what anybody else would have to bring to the plate.

[Danny G]

Continue. Or does reality slap him in the ass? I don't know. Yeah, we don't know. But Rich, back to your.

[Rich Davis]

But let me just tell you though, the. This is my total Mets homer. Take just for a second, then we'll move on. The Mets are throwing all these young kids and there's a weird advantage to teams never get in a look like McClain. No one's, no one's seen this kid yet. Nolan McClain. No one has seen him. His ERA is the best in baseball history. After five, six starts, he's have over 40 strikeouts. The kid, the kids dealing. And then you got Sproat, who is another young pitcher for the Mets. And you know, Tongue and you know, Jonah Tong got roughed up one game. But you have him and you know Manaya and if Senga comes back like I feel like I still feel but.

[Danny G]

Again odd hope that my kids. Yeah. Ready for that big moment. You don't know that.

[Rich Davis]

You'll never know.

[Danny G]

They're not battle tested for that moment yet. But again just could they come through? Absolutely.

[Rich Davis]

Just a great time for the Mets and Danny D. Jenny G. You've talked about all year pitching for your Dodgers. If a, if a series started today, who you throw in, is it Yamamoto Game one is do you put Otani in the starting rotation for a playoff series?

[Spotty Boy]

Yeah, that's what it looks like right now. Yamamoto Glass now are the one and should be the one and two. The question for the Dodgers and I sent you the article earlier today, there's speculation about would you use Ohtani out.

[Rich Davis]

Of the bullpen closer as a middle guy to get the big outs postseason?

[Spotty Boy]

Primarily as a closer because the two closers they have right now in Tanner Scott and Blake Trinen are both struggling.

[Danny G]

Well, I don't think there's any deb on you use Ohtani where you think you'll need him most, which might be coming out giving you mornings in the bullpen. Have him on standby because that's why you're paying the guy. That's why he got this ridiculous contract for moments like right now, like you need him more than ever to be.

[Rich Davis]

That guy Kova guy that the Mets got from your Yankees. Does a guy like Clay Holmes now who was in the rotational year, does he become valuable out of the pen because his whole career before now has.

[Danny G]

Been, hey, all hands on deck. It's not time to be a prima donna.

[Rich Davis]

I don't care.

[Danny G]

Time to like do whatever the team needs.

[Rich Davis]

You know how fired up I get about football. Football is my favorite. But right now it's so hard not to feel so excited about not just your own team, but the baseball playoffs are such a special time because it's.

[Danny G]

And especially this season because it's anybody.

[Rich Davis]

It'S anybody season anyone because the power.

[Danny G]

Teams, no one's that dominant.

[Rich Davis]

The power teams are all lacking something. Yankees, Dodgers, they're all lacking something. And there's some young teams that you're like, ooh, do they got the juice? And you know that these three game wild card series could go anyway and then the divisionals are always fun. So baseball and football at the same time. This is like I feel like, I feel like how I felt like at a strip club in my 20s, a candy store as a kid. I feel like just Overwhelmed, like looking around like, geez, too much to watch.

[Spotty Boy]

It's interesting too is Covino pointed out that last year you felt like the Dodgers were the odd odds on favorite, but it didn't even feel like that to us Dodger fans, to be honest with you. Because of those bullpen games. Didn't know those were going to be as successful as they turned out to be. In that article that I referenced, the writer from MLB.com was saying that the Dodgers could use Ohtani as the first guy of a bullpen game.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Spotty Boy]

If they want to go that route with like Sheehan, he could go coming.

[Rich Davis]

Up next to see his pitch count, maybe go two or three or something.

[Spotty Boy]

Right.

[Rich Davis]

Interestingly enough, Danny, before the season started, do you remember we talked about how like, oh my God, what are the Dodgers over, under, what are they going to win? 110, 20 games? Dodgers may win 90 games maybe if they get cold that went 90, 92 tops like the Dodgers.

[Danny G]

I mean, you need to chill because your Mets are terrible because their expectations were really high too.

[Rich Davis]

Oh yeah, no doubt. My Mets are super high. My Mets are probably the big letdown of the.

[Danny G]

They might be the biggest letdown of the season.

[Rich Davis]

If you get into the postseason, spend.

[Danny G]

All that money on Juan Soto.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

And all the key players and Alonzo at the end like that, they were expected to be way better.

[Rich Davis]

When you, when you get into the postseason, then it's a new start. So you almost forgive. But I think the Dodgers might be top of the pack because we all. If you would have said, I'll give you the odds of 95 games over, under, you would have bet your house on over 90 something games. Dodgers are 84 and 66 injuries, man, 12 games left.

[Danny G]

Even though if they go 8 and.

[Rich Davis]

4, they win 92 games.

[Dan Byer]

So are we saying this about the Dodgers because they're defending champs or defending champs?

[Rich Davis]

And because we felt like they even got more pieces in the offseason, we were like, because I remember we even had the conversation Vegas out of it, like over under 104 wins. And we thought that was unprecedented.

[Spotty Boy]

You thought that when they signed Blake Snell.

[Rich Davis]

They signed Blake Snell. Oh my God, they're fourth and fifth starters. Are other teams aces.

[Spotty Boy]

Snell has barely been on the field this season.

[Rich Davis]

That's true.

[Dan Byer]

But to your point of earlier, when you're talking about the Mets and some of the new games, like, are we, are we talking about the Dodgers because they're the defending champs or because we know all of their names? There's like there's, you know, the Brews have had the best record in baseball for over two months and there is a very realistic opportunity that they could have played their best baseball a month ago during that winning streak. That would not be uncommon in baseball. But I don't think that people are looking at them as a threat because of the lineup that people don't know. And it's a bunch of, you know.

[Rich Davis]

Mix of guys and there's guys that I know and you know because we love baseball. But I guarantee the average base, the average sports fan that's like, yeah, I casually watch baseball doesn't know like Jackson, Cheerio.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

And how great that kid is. Like there's got the brewers got ballers. They're just not. They don't have names like Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto, but the brewers ball. So this is gonna be exciting.

[Dan Byer]

And I actually think it works almost a little against the Padres because their lack of success. Maybe we hold it against them, but we know their players and their lack of success. What they have and haven't done and what could they could have done last year against the Dodgers. So some, sometimes. I'm just saying sometimes it could be a popularity contest when we've seen other teams go on runs like you know, the Braves a few years back and what Texas and Arizona did a couple years ago.

[Rich Davis]

Well, let me throw one more stat at you. And that is since the inception of the wild card after the strike 30 baseball seasons. Only seven times has the best team in baseball went on to win the World Series. 7 out of 30 has the best team went on to win the World Series. So you're talking about 23 of those 30 times some team got hot, some team that you didn't expect, not the hundred win team. So that's why it's going to get exciting and I'm here to pump you up the same way.

[Danny G]

It's exciting, but it comes down to who has the most dominant. I promise you one and two starters. I promise you possible three starters. And that's where the Yankees look promising. I'm serious.

[Rich Davis]

The same way you pump us up for a fight night when we might not know the people. For all the football fans that are die hard like I'm that that are glued every football game there is. I promise you pay a little more attention to baseball because what you got coming up over the next week and a half of pennant races and wild card races and then the playoff start, football and baseball combined should get you excited in your pants at least for me. Is that weird? Maybe a little bit.

[Danny G]

And I don't know if we're gonna have time to talk about Michael K now.

[Rich Davis]

His thoughts on look at John Carlos Buns. What?

[Danny G]

But you know, if we have time, we'll talk. Is it hot, hokey or awesome when it comes to home run celebrations? Speaking of baseball, but we still have to get into Showtime, Mahomes trivia and some baseball movies in tribute to Robert Redford.

[Rich Davis]

You said it, buddy.

[Danny G]

So we'll take your phone calls next if you want to play Showtime Mahomes trivia multiple choice hosted by our broke Mahomes. And we'll give away some Nerf footballs. 87799 on Fox. That's the number to call now. 87799 on Fox 8. If you want to play, we'll do.

[Rich Davis]

That next right here on FOX Sports Radio. Now speaking of baseball playoffs, speaking of football, football's back. Baseball playoffs are going to be here in a week or so. And you know where you're going to find us.

[Danny G]

On the couch, glued to our giant.

[Rich Davis]

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[Danny G]

And football's never looked better. It's the ultimate football experience. And right now, TCL is making it even sweeter. You score up to 50% off select models.

[Rich Davis]

Exactly. Bigger screens, sharper detail, smarter technology, all at a price that doesn't make your wallet flinch. I'm telling you, it's. They got, like I said, 50% off of select models. And you could watch baseball, football, gaming, marathons, movie nights.

[Danny G]

TCL delivers the goods available at all major retailers. Or just head to tcl.com for details.

[Rich Davis]

Now TCL, the official TV partner of the NFL and the ultimate season. To score.

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[Jonas Knox]

This is Jonas Knox from two Pros and a Cup of Joe and on Fox one now you can stream your favorite live sports so you can be there live for the biggest moments. That means NFL Sundays, college football games, nascar, MLB postseason and more. With Fox one, you'll get it all live, edge of your seat plays, jaw dropping, high octane moments and that feeling like you're right there in the action. Fox one, we live for live streaming now.

[Danny G]

Hey, this is Matt Jones, I'm Drew.

[Matt Jones]

Franklin and this is NFL Cover Zero. We think NFL coverage should be in informative and entertaining and twice a week that is exactly what you're going to get. We're just here to try to give you an NFL perspective a little bit different.

[Danny G]

Did you see the Colts pretzel? That was my other big takeaway from that game.

[Matt Jones]

What was that?

[Danny G]

Looks like something that should not be sold.

[Matt Jones]

Oh my.

[Danny G]

So that was my other big Colts takeaway.

[Matt Jones]

Have you sold that?

[Rich Davis]

Yes.

[Danny G]

Might want to go back to the.

[Matt Jones]

Drawing board at the Colts stadium.

[Danny G]

Yeah, I might want to go back to the drawing board on that.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah, I thought the shape we had.

[Danny G]

With pretzels was working pretty well.

[Rich Davis]

It's worked for generations.

[Matt Jones]

We're just here trying to enjoy it. We hope you all will join us throughout the year. And let's go.

[Danny G]

I hope I'm as youthful as Pete Carroll is at his age. He's a young 73.

[Matt Jones]

He is a young 73. He is spry, I would say.

[Danny G]

I wouldn't fight him.

[Matt Jones]

I would listen NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.

[Greg Rosenthal]

Football is back. That's right. The new NFL season is here and you should be listening to NFL Daily as we march along to Super Bowl 60. This is a show for sickos like me. NFL Daily is your kind of show. It's in the name NFL Daily. You'll have fresh content in your feed all season long. Myself, Greg Rosenthal and an all star cast of co hosts will preview and recap every game all season long. Josh Allen, coming off an MVP season.

[Matt Jones]

And now lateral to Allen and reaching for the pylon. Are you kidding me? It's a touchdown. Touchdown. Have you ever seen that one before?

[Greg Rosenthal]

Rookies making a name for themselves.

[Matt Jones]

He is bouncing off defenders and dragged down.

[Greg Rosenthal]

And of course the Eagles trying to win another Lombardi.

[Rich Davis]

What a game, what a season, what a team. Eagles fans savor it and rejoice.

[Greg Rosenthal]

Listen to NFL Daily on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Jonas Knox]

I'm Dan, he's Ty.

[Matt Jones]

Hello.

[Jonas Knox]

And we're the Solid verbal college football podcast.

[Tyler (Solid Verbal)]

College football season is here and you know what that means.

[Rich Davis]

Your team is going to break your.

[Jonas Knox]

Heart three times probably before Halloween.

[Rich Davis]

Uh huh.

[Tyler (Solid Verbal)]

But fear not, the Solid verbal will be right there with you through every soul crushing loss and impossible comeback.

[Rich Davis]

Join us all season long, all year.

[Jonas Knox]

Long, as we ride the rollercoaster of this ridiculous sport.

[Tyler (Solid Verbal)]

Whether you're a diehard fan or a casual observer, we'll help you make sense of all the chaos and of course celebrate the madness. Tune in for previews, recaps, bits you won't hear anywhere else and all the emotional support you need as a college football fan.

[Jonas Knox]

We don't just love college football, Tyler, we live it.

[Tyler (Solid Verbal)]

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[Danny G]

Shame, shame on anybody. Counting the Yankees out of this. Covino and Rich, Fox Sports Radio. You got Max, Freed, Rodon and Schlitler. Bro, you're talking about teams. Not really knowing what this guy's bringing. He's bringing the heat. So Covino, Rich, Danny G. It's going to get exciting for us as a Mets, Yankees Dodgers fan. Sexy Ryan's here spot Dan Byer. Thank you guys for hanging out with us live from the Fox sports radio studio.

[Rich Davis]

DB's a brewers guy.

[Danny G]

So DB's a brewers guy.

[Rich Davis]

Some good post season teams hopefully represented.

[Danny G]

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[Danny G]

The mostly lovable Patrick Mahomes truth is.

[Patrick Mahomes]

I want everybody to love me, not just the refs.

[Matt Jones]

It's time for some NFL trivia.

[Danny G]

But I'm here.

[Matt Jones]

I'm here.

[Rich Davis]

Yes, yes, we know you're here.

[Patrick Mahomes]

All right, Patrick Mahomes here to play showtime Holmes trivia.

[Spotty Boy]

FSR security walking our broke Patrick into the main studio.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Yeah, man, what's up? You guys talking smack about the Chiefs? Worrying about week three? Worry about yourself.

[Spotty Boy]

How you feeling after this?

[Patrick Mahomes]

I'm feeling good.

[Jonas Knox]

I got the magic slow start.

[Patrick Mahomes]

You see, I put it right in Kelsey's hands. He's the guy slipping right now. That's what happens when you got too much going on.

[Spotty Boy]

Wow. Throwing your teammates under the bus.

[Patrick Mahomes]

I mean, you know, why are people listening to this? I didn't realize that.

[Spotty Boy]

All right, let's meet the contestants. 24 time winner, Rich Davis right over there.

[Rich Davis]

What's up, Patrick?

[Spotty Boy]

Speaking of cheeks, 21 time champion, Dan Byer.

[Dan Byer]

Hello.

[Spotty Boy]

Nine time winner. Spotty boy in the house.

[Danny G]

Hey, yeah, sorry, this guy's sleeping over here.

[Spotty Boy]

And looking to win a CNR prize. On the studio lines. Patrick in Phoenix.

[Danny G]

Oh, Patrick beats Patrick.

[Rich Davis]

Hey, Patrick.

[Spotty Boy]

Yes, Patrick.

[Patrick Mahomes]

I feel like spotty boy is just standing there. Like Kelsey in the super bowl. Remember when he was just standing there?

[Rich Davis]

Just standing there.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Now I'm hitting him in the numbers and he's dropping it.

[Spotty Boy]

How you doing, Patrick?

[Patrick Mahomes]

Hey, what's up, guys?

[Rich Davis]

Cody back D backs are trying to make a run, man. Good luck to you guys.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Hey, what up, Patrick?

[Spotty Boy]

What do you do? What do you do for living there in Phoenix?

[Patrick Mahomes]

I do bending, actually.

[Rich Davis]

I'm driving a box truck as these nice. Camino's down a vending machine guy for years.

[Spotty Boy]

All right, here are the rules for Showtime Mahomes NFL trivia. The first contestant with two correct answers is the champ. If there's a tie, we have a tiebreaker question. Your name is your buzzer, but you do have to wait until all three possible answers are read. If there's two wrong answers in a row, we move on to the next question. Are you ready? Let's get it out.

[Rich Davis]

Let's do it.

[Danny G]

All right, I'm here.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Patrick Mahomes here. How many NFL teams have some sort of animal in their names? Oh, think about it.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, NFL. Okay. Some type of animal A, 11.

[Patrick Mahomes]

B, 15 or C, 17. Patrick.

[Spotty Boy]

Patrick.

[Matt Jones]

I'm gonna go 15.

[Spotty Boy]

B, you are correct.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, man.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Mama bringing the boom.

[Spotty Boy]

Patrick on the board already halfway to a CNR in their football. All right, you want to name those teams, or you want me to name them?

[Patrick Mahomes]

I got it. Bills, Dolphins, Eagles, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Jaguars, Falcons, Panthers, Broncos, Cardinals, Rams, Colts, and Seahawks.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, my.

[Dan Byer]

The Bills is tricky, though, because it's. Buffalo is the city name, which I think would count, right?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

Yes.

[Rich Davis]

Buffalo's the bill.

[Danny G]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Got the Bills in there.

[Spotty Boy]

All right, round two and Patrick on the board as we move on here.

[Danny G]

All right.

[Patrick Mahomes]

What was that once quoted saying about mistakes? A, mistakes go away once you spend countless hours in film study. B, the league is making a big mistake, allowing the Eagles to grab cheeks and push each other's butts. Or C, I'm just trying to learn from every mistake that I make so I never make them again. Patrick.

[Spotty Boy]

Well, Patrick trying to sweep the board.

[Matt Jones]

See you with the no mistakes.

[Spotty Boy]

C with the no mistakes.

[Matt Jones]

You are a winner.

[Danny G]

Wow.

[Spotty Boy]

Didn't even let any of the other players get on the field.

[Patrick Mahomes]

And that's how I'm gonna dominate the game against the Giants. Big giant turds.

[Jonas Knox]

That's what they are.

[Rich Davis]

Can't wait for that.

[Spotty Boy]

Congratulations, Patrick.

[Rich Davis]

Thank you.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Thank you very much.

[Rich Davis]

The other bastard.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Oh, that guy.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, yeah. Thank you.

[Spotty Boy]

Congrats and good luck in week three to. You broke Patrick.

[Patrick Mahomes]

I got it. And as long as Kelsey's not playing like buns, I think. I think we're good. And then we'll take on the Ravens, redeem ourselves, and then you guys will be kissing my ass. I mean, are we on the air?

[Rich Davis]

Yes.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Sorry about that. All right, guys, have a great week.

[Jonas Knox]

All right.

[Rich Davis]

Later, Patrick.

[Patrick Mahomes]

Later, guys.

[Rich Davis]

All right, let's. Let's go to Dan Byer for an update. What's up, db?

[Dan Byer]

Wow, what a game.

[Danny G]

Patrick just dominated.

[Rich Davis]

Quick little. Quick little game. Yeah.

[Danny G]

Tricks were on fire.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

It was St. Patrick's Day here on Fox Sports Radio, the NFL released a statement saying the Raiders limited partner and Fox broadcaster Tom Brady did not break any NFL rules by appearing in the team's coaches box during last night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Minnesota Vikings had quarterback Desmond Ritter and placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. While the Bengals placed quarterback Joe Burrow on iron and signed Brett Rippon to their active roster. Team also signed veteran quarterbacks Mike White and Sean Clifford to their practice squad. Bengals have the Vikings in week three, where we expect it to be Jake Browning against Carson Wentz. Their situation with JJ McCarthy is interesting. We talked about this with the Year Niners Rich, and the schedule that they have because of a short week and Week 5 against the Rams, the Vikings are playing two games overseas. They play against the Steelers in Dublin, Ireland in Week four and then they'll play in Week five against the Browns in London. So there is, there is some question on what do you do with JJ McCarthy just because of the schedule that you're about to embark on and it's.

[Rich Davis]

A place that I guess you don't plan for. Right. Obviously. So it leaves some teams in a tricky situation as far as where to put guys.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, absolutely. So something to at least watch the the note from the Vikings is they did not place McCarthy on injured reserve. They did with Aaron Jones. So they placed him on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Vikings have that bye after those two international games. Their by coming up in Week six, Buccaneers defensive lineman Collagen can't see miss will miss the rest of the season with a torn pec muscle. Dallas stars guard Paige Becker's name the WNBA's 2025 Rookie of the Year. The PGA Tours 2026 season opening event, the Century, will not be played at Kapalu on Maui because of drought conditions and an ongoing water dispute between the course owners and the island's water system. Astro slugger Jordan Alvarez gonna miss time with a significant left ankle injury. Braves topped the Nationals 6 to 3 in Game 1 of a doubleheader earlier today. Guys, back to you.

[Danny G]

Thank you. Thank you.

[Rich Davis]

Dan Byer, the great db. During the Mahomes Showtime trivia, you talked about how many mascots in the NFL are animals.

[Danny G]

How many NFL teams have some sort of animal in their name?

[Rich Davis]

Is the question do you guys all know this? I think this is more of an amateur question, but do you guys know the one NFL logo that faces in the opposite direction of the rest?

[Danny G]

Got it.

[Rich Davis]

You know, just off the top of your head, Danbaya, I'm guessing you know, said you're a logo guy. The one there's a reason. I know.

[Danny G]

I wonder if you know the reason.

[Rich Davis]

The one logo, the face is opposite every other one.

[Dan Byer]

I I'm going to say Philadelphia Eagles.

[Rich Davis]

You are correct.

[Danny G]

Right. But it's because they have an e in the feathers.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. But if you look at all 32 NFL logos, they're all facing to the right. The eagle is looking to the left of all the 32 logos. So. But it does make like you said The E of the feathers. All right. Thank you, DB for that.

[Dan Byer]

Well, the interesting thing, like, if you look at it, Chiefs, if we can go on this sort of thing, like the Chief's helmet, is you have the arrow going left to right in both cases. But it could also make sense if you just flip the KC around and had the. Both arrowheads going forward as well. But they don't. They don't do it like that.

[Rich Davis]

The Ravens, I believe each side of the helmet, is the raven looking towards the. The eyes of the player or is the raven reversed on some. You know what I'm saying? Like, right.

[Dan Byer]

You're on the same exact.

[Rich Davis]

Yes, I know. You're saying, like, some. Some teams replicate the logo on both sides. Some.

[Danny G]

Yeah, keep it.

[Rich Davis]

Keep the logo. I think the Ravens actually flip it because I've seen the Ravens logo the opposite way. Am I totally wrong? I don't know.

[Dan Byer]

No, you're right. The beak is going towards the front, so the D is. Is put in a different spot when it's. When you're looking at it right to left.

[Rich Davis]

Ravens. Thank you, D.B. appreciate you always. Now, Kavino, we lost the legend, like you said. It's the reference our grandparents and parents had always used before Brad Pitt was Mr. Handsome before. Who is it for younger people? Is it like Zac Efron before he got all poofy faced, like, who is. Who is like the. Who's the, like, answer for, like, handsome guys?

[Danny G]

Please, please, just for the fun of it, look up Zac Efron on the COVID of like. Like a Prada ad or something. It's very interesting. Is he, like, Latino now? I'm so confused. It's very Photoshop.

[Jonas Knox]

I don't know.

[Danny G]

Anyway, he's super handsome and ripped, but for years it was Brad Pitt, and then before that it was Robert Redford forever.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, your grandmother would be like, Robert Redford.

[Danny G]

In fact, my mom hit me up. She's like, it's so sad. That's like Tom Cruise passing. You don't understand. That was me and your father's first.

[Jonas Knox]

Date when we saw the Sting.

[Danny G]

And, you know, he's the natural. He's the wonder boy. Everybody.

[Rich Davis]

A great life. Almost 90, right?

[Danny G]

I mean, 89 years old. So based on that, it's like a two part doozy, two part sort of question. Maybe we could save one for another day. But is the Natural the best baseball movie of all time? That's the first question that comes to mind. And then I saw two Jabronis, two goons in a room, I think was the podcast. It was a podcast called the Rewatchables talking about who's the sports goat? The sports movie goat. Sports movie goat.

[Rich Davis]

Sports movie goat. So what actor, you're saying, what actor has dominated more than one sports movie?

[Danny G]

Because there's a guy that comes to mind, but then there's a few other guys that make you say, hmm. But based on that, we pay tribute and homage to the wonder boy himself, Robert Redford. We do it next right here on the Covino Enrich showgram program.

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[Jonas Knox]

This is Jonas Knox from two Pros and a Cup of Joe. And on Fox one now you can stream your favorite live sports so you can be there live for the biggest moments. That means NFL Sundays, college football games, NASCAR MLB postseason and more. With Fox one. You'll get it all live. Edge of your seat plays, jaw dropping, high octane moments and that feeling like you're right there in the action. Fox 1. We live for live streaming now.

[Matt Jones]

Hey, this is Matt Jones, I'm Drew Franklin and this is NFL Cover Zero. We think NFL coverage should be informative and entertaining and twice a week that is exactly what what you're going to get. We're just here to try to give you an NFL perspective a little bit different.

[Danny G]

Did you see the Colts pretzel? That was my other big takeaway from that game.

[Matt Jones]

What was that?

[Danny G]

Looks like something that should not be sold.

[Matt Jones]

Oh my.

[Danny G]

So that was my other big Colts takeaway.

[Matt Jones]

They sold that?

[Rich Davis]

Yes.

[Matt Jones]

Might want to go back at the Colts stadium.

[Danny G]

Yeah, I might want to go back to the drawing board on that.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

I thought the shape we have with pretzels was working pretty well.

[Rich Davis]

It's worked for generations.

[Matt Jones]

We're just here trying to enjoy it. We hope you all will join us throughout the year. And let's go.

[Danny G]

I hope I'm as youthful as Pete Carroll is at his age. He's a young 73.

[Matt Jones]

He is a young 73. He is spry.

[Danny G]

I wouldn't fight him.

[Matt Jones]

I would listen NFL Cover Zero with Matt Jones and Drew Franklin on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.

[Greg Rosenthal]

Football is back. That's right, the new NFL season is here and you should be listening to NFL Daily as we march along to Super Bowl 60. This is a show for sickos like me. NFL Daily is your kind of show. It's in the name NFL Daily. You'll have fresh content in your feed all season long. Myself, Greg Rosenthal and an all star cast of co hosts will preview and recap every game all season long. Josh Allen coming off an MVP season.

[Matt Jones]

And now lateral to Allen and reaching for the pylon. Are you kidding me? It's a touchdown. Have you ever seen that one before?

[Greg Rosenthal]

Rookies making a name for themselves.

[Matt Jones]

He is bouncing off defenders and dragged down.

[Greg Rosenthal]

And of course, the Eagles trying to win another Lombardi.

[Rich Davis]

What a game. What a season, what a team. Eagles fans savor it and rejoice.

[Greg Rosenthal]

Listen to NFL Daily on the iHeartRadio Apple Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Jonas Knox]

I'm Dan, he's Ty.

[Matt Jones]

Hello.

[Jonas Knox]

And we're the Solid verbal college football podcast.

[Tyler (Solid Verbal)]

College football season is here and you know what that means.

[Rich Davis]

Your team is going to break your.

[Jonas Knox]

Heart three times probably before Halloween.

[Rich Davis]

Uh huh.

[Tyler (Solid Verbal)]

But fear not, the solid verbal will be right there with you through every soul crushing loss. An impossible comeback.

[Rich Davis]

Join us all season long, all year.

[Jonas Knox]

Long, as we ride the rollercoaster of this ridiculous sport.

[Tyler (Solid Verbal)]

Whether you're a diehard fan or a casual observer, we'll help you make sense of all the chaos and of course, celebrate the madness. Tune in for previews, recaps, bits you won't hear anywhere else, and all the emotional support you need as a college football fan.

[Jonas Knox]

We don't just love college football, Tyler, we live it.

[Tyler (Solid Verbal)]

Listen to the solid verbal college football podcasts on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Rich Davis]

Thank you. Thank you, Ryan, for playing some major league soundtrack. Because when Covino said is the Natural the best baseball movie, my first thought was how can you Even say that when you know major league exists.

[Spotty Boy]

There are two different categories, though. One's a slapstick comedy and the other is a drama.

[Danny G]

Plus, Rich didn't see the movie when it sort of mattered.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, that's true. I only watched the Natural later as an adult, so. Yeah, you're right. Maybe that is.

[Spotty Boy]

Yeah. Through the eyes of a kid. Covino. That changed how we felt about baseball when we were that age.

[Rich Davis]

I don't know. I'm more of a fan of Willie Mays Hayes.

[Danny G]

And cover off. The balls match something really magical.

[Spotty Boy]

He walked the bat. He walked the kid. The bat boy walked his bat out to Roy Hobbs. The one Roy.

[Rich Davis]

What is it?

[Danny G]

The one Roy carved himself out of a tree, struck by lightning. The wonder boy.

[Rich Davis]

Wonder boy.

[Danny G]

I thought I wanted the wonder boy bat one day. Man, that inspired kids growing up watching that movie. The Natural. The soundtrack, that's a powerful, powerful moment when he's jogging around the bases in the night sky and it's exploding. Dude, it's amazing.

[Rich Davis]

You're going to compare that to Roger Dorn and his old lady Simpleton answer. You're going to hear. You're going to compare that to Wild Thing.

[Spotty Boy]

Rick Vaughn play that classic music for.

[Danny G]

A second major league. But when you're comparing it to like a classic like that, I don't know if it really compares. So it's a two part doozy. Maybe we could save one for another day.

[Spotty Boy]

Like I said, turn that up for a second. Like Rich, when the ball is still flying through the air after the lights are all exploding. Man, that. We played that VHS tape out. We wore it out for real.

[Danny G]

It's a. It's an emotional one. Great movie.

[Rich Davis]

Maybe I need to rewatch it. You know what I watched recently again for the first time in probably 20 years on one of our road trips. One of our.

[Danny G]

The scout. I don't know, something lame.

[Rich Davis]

No, no, you dumbass.

[Danny G]

Mr. Mr. Destiny.

[Rich Davis]

That's a great movie.

[Danny G]

Mitchell, tell me that Mr. Destiny's better than the Natural here and be like, yeah, man, you got a point.

[Rich Davis]

Mr. Destiny is a hell of a movie.

[Danny G]

I'm not saying it's not good, but it's not. You. You come here like Angels in the Outfield Compares and it's like, no, it doesn't.

[Rich Davis]

Well, listen, we were on a recent Cavito and Rich trip. I forgot where we went with Fox Sports, but you and I were on a flight and, oh, MLB All Star Game. I watched Field of Dreams for the first time in like 20 years and spot Was sitting next to me and he teared up watching me watch it. It was like I didn't even need to hear it.

[Danny G]

I just.

[Rich Davis]

It made me cry just watching those scenes. So some of those scenes are fantastic. And maybe I need to watch Wonder Boy again. Maybe I need to watch Wonder Boy.

[Danny G]

What are the meanings of your powers, Wonder Boy, man.

[Spotty Boy]

Dude, he struck out. The whammer.

[Danny G]

Yeah, dude, it's worth the watch. It's like a babe.

[Spotty Boy]

He struck out Babe Ruth.

[Danny G]

Yeah, he struck out Babe Ruth in the movie. It's kind of cool.

[Spotty Boy]

When he was a nobody, they were like on the side of a train.

[Danny G]

Oh, who's this guy? So I saw it's a two part doozy in honor of Robert Redford who passed away at 89. Jebediah Johnson himself, by the way. It's not Zach Galifianakis. The very famous gift that you see the guy smiling. Only idiots think that Robert Redford with a beard.

[Rich Davis]

He thought it was Zach Galifianakis.

[Danny G]

It's Robert Redford with a beard. If you thought that that was Zach Galifianakis, kick yourself in the head with your own croc. The Rewatchables, apparently is a podcast. So I'll pose this. I got this from another podcast and I thought it was a good thought. Cause I share the thought.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

When it comes to sports movie goats, I think there's an answer who comes to mind.

[Rich Davis]

All right, I'll give you my answer. My answer is if you're asking me who seemed like. Because I have two layers, Let me show you.

[Jonas Knox]

He's not Robert Redford.

[Danny G]

I think he is part of maybe one of the greatest baseball movies of all time. But who's the sports movie goat?

[Rich Davis]

Let me give my answer. But it's twofold.

[Danny G]

Okay.

[Rich Davis]

If it's based off of one performance, I think simply based on his mechanics, how natural he came across. Pun intended. Natural. I think Charlie Sheen winning. Winning Charlie Sheen in major league was the best single performance. But if you're asking me who's been in more than one sports movie and dominates, I feel like Dennis Quaid is like, great in every baseball movie or sports movie he's done.

[Danny G]

So you know what, man?

[Rich Davis]

Dennis Quaid might be the answer.

[Danny G]

I agree with Rich in that skill because Dennis Quaid is very convincing as.

[Rich Davis]

Like a gritty old. Like a gritty.

[Danny G]

Oh, whatever he is in a sports movie. Dennis Quaid really does come. I knew the answer would be Kevin Costner. And that's what the Rewatchables sort of agreed on. I thought they said because he has seven, like really great sports movies. They counted seven.

[Rich Davis]

And he's a good athlete.

[Danny G]

And I can't debate that. But I have to say Dennis Quaid is more convincing.

[Rich Davis]

Then why do you have written down on your page Bernie Mac and Mr. 3000?

[Danny G]

You know what I want you to think about it. Who's the sport?

[Rich Davis]

That's a good movie.

[Matt Jones]

It is.

[Danny G]

Who's the sports movie? Goat. And is based on Roy Hobbs. Robert Redford is the Natural the best baseball movie of all time. While you think about it, I want to remind you guys that we're live from the Fox Sports Radio studio. And if you ever wanted to try a sport other than baseball, how about an Olympic sport, Paralympic sport? Try fencing. It's fast, safe, easy to start. Find a beginner class near [e-mail] trifencing.

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[Danny G]

That doesn't make them wrong, bro. It makes your answer, I think a little more silly. Major league is great, but you're going to. You're comparing a silly movie, which is one of my favorites.

[Rich Davis]

Ask yourself a really great movie. You don't see the difference? The following question and then answer it. If I said Covino, oh, the Yankees are rained out, which they're not, by the way, but if they were. And I said, you have two hours and your assignment is you must watch.

[Danny G]

A baseball movie right now.

[Rich Davis]

Today.

[Danny G]

Today, Robert Redford passing away. And I haven't seen the Natural in a minute. It would be the Natural today. That's a no BS response today. If it wasn't this day that we honor Robert Redford and I had just seen the Natural, then it probably would be major league because it's like a light, easy breezy, like you could quote it movie that you leave on even when it's being played on tv.

[Rich Davis]

I'm one of the few people that even like Major League 2. I mean, I get Omar Epps is no Willie Mays Hayes, but I still think the plot line of two was pretty fun. I mean, remember the catcher who couldn't throw the ball unless they showed him a Playboy magazine? He had the yips and, you know, there were some good storylines in Major League 2. I thought it was still, like, a decent movie. I believe the third was there.

[Danny G]

I like Major League 3. Back to the minors.

[Rich Davis]

That's where you lost me.

[Danny G]

That's great.

[Rich Davis]

You have no. You have no marbles. That's the third one.

[Danny G]

I think it is a baseball movie.

[Rich Davis]

The Asian player.

[Danny G]

That might be the second one, actually.

[Rich Davis]

The Asian player. You have no marbles is great.

[Danny G]

Okay, but can't we have, like, a real conversation for a minute, though, and say, like, everybody has their personal favorites, so you're allowed to say, my personal favorite is Major league. But, like, isn't there something like a realistic best? Like, if you're gonna say a realistic best, like, your. Your. Your favorite movie might be Happy Gilmore. Great sports movie.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

Adam Sandler. The Sandman is in a lot of sports movies. Water boy. Happy Gilmore. What's the other football movie he's in? The one that yard. He's in a few. The basketball movie.

[Rich Davis]

Hustle. Yeah.

[Danny G]

So you. Happy Gilmore might be your favorite movie by like. Like, it's not the greatest movie. That's just Rich's favorite movie.

[Rich Davis]

I like it.

[Danny G]

So I'm saying, when you really talk in a serious conversation, don't you think the Natural carries more weight than Major League? It really is like comparing, like, Dumb.

[Rich Davis]

And Dumber to Shawshank Redemption.

[Spotty Boy]

That's why I was saying it should be two categories. One, best sports drama of all time. Best sports comedy of all time.

[Rich Davis]

But that's what I'm saying.

[Danny G]

Rich is giving me his personal favorite as to, like, what is really the best.

[Spotty Boy]

Because people have argued for years between Field of Dreams and the Natural as the two best. Basic.

[Rich Davis]

Danny. I can't argue that sentiment that serious baseball.

[Danny G]

And I can't argue that you love Major League the best. That's your preference.

[Rich Davis]

Can I give you one more? Go ahead. Spot.

[Danny G]

I was gonna say, you know what else is a great serious baseball movie?

[Dan Byer]

For the love of the game.

[Danny G]

Kevin Costner.

[Tyler (Solid Verbal)]

Another Kevin Costner.

[Danny G]

That's why they're saying he's the sports movie. It's a little bit more drama, and it's a great movie. A lot of people like Eight Men Out. As far as serious movies, I thought that was a boring movie. Didn't like it as much. I think it's. And I love Field of Dreams. League of Their Own.

[Rich Davis]

I don't like. I don't like that. I don't know why I got into. But you know what? I did like 61. The Roger Marisol movie. That's underrated. Billy Crystal was great with Barry Pepper.

[Danny G]

Billy Crystal made it.

[Rich Davis]

I got one question. I'm curious. If we go around the room. There's five of us in the room right now. I'm going to give you a movie. I want you to tell me if you consider it a baseball movie or is it not? Because I feel like such a big part of the movie was on the baseball diamond. Do you think Naked Gun would be considered a baseball movie? No.

[Danny G]

A good half hour of that movie?

[Rich Davis]

No. A good half hour of that movie?

[Danny G]

No. No.

[Rich Davis]

The last half hour of that movie?

[Danny G]

No.

[Rich Davis]

I Must Kill the Queen. Reggie Jackson.

[Danny G]

That's like saying the Rico Traction is.

[Rich Davis]

An Easter movie because the bunny rabbit.

[Danny G]

Yeah, there's a baseball element involved. It's not a baseball movie.

[Rich Davis]

Come on. Enrico Palazzo.

[Danny G]

Now batting, Armando Creschione. All right, so think about it. Let us know.

[Spotty Boy]

Frank Drebin would have had to be a pitcher.

[Danny G]

Exactly. At Covino and Rich at Fox Sports Radio. You're out of here. Who's your sports movie go? Is it clearly Costner? But what's the best baseball movie of all time? Is it the late greats? Robert Redford's the Natural?

[Rich Davis]

We'll see you guys manana. Have a great Tuesday night. Enjoy some tacos. We'll see you tomorrow. Arriba. Dare she, baby.

[Danny G]

See you in the promised land.

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