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

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.

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)

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)

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 |

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.

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.