The Dan Patrick Show: C&R - More Micah, & TV to Film

Date: August 29, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts / Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This episode of "The Dan Patrick Show"—specifically the Covino & Rich (C&R) segment—dives deep into the breaking sports news of Micah Parsons being traded to the Green Bay Packers. The hosts revel in experiencing this major NFL story live, fielding fan reactions, discussing the implications for both teams, and having plenty of fun with pop culture nostalgia. The second major thread is a lively conversation about old TV shows from the '80s and '90s that deserve the movie treatment, sparked by news that the creators of "Cobra Kai" are rebooting "Knight Rider" for the big screen.

With high energy, nostalgia, and their signature back-and-forth banter, Covino and Rich balance analysis of the Parsons trade with a humorous debate on which shows from their childhood still have untapped cinematic potential.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Micah Parsons Traded to Green Bay Packers

Segment Start: [09:00]

• Breaking News Reaction: The show opens just as the news hits live—Micah Parsons, Dallas’s star linebacker, is now a Green Bay Packer in exchange for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark. The hosts relish getting to cover it live instead of hearing about it just after going off air.
  • “Thank you, Micah Parsons. Perfect timing today!” – Rich ([09:42])
• Fan Reactions Pour In:
  • Eagles Fan Perspective: Alejandro from Fillmore, CA, expresses joy that his team now faces Parsons only once a season:
    “Now we only have to play them once versus having to play him twice. Yep, this is fantastic news.” ([12:18])
  • Sportsbook Reaction: Tripp from Vegas phoned in with instant sportsbook line updates for both the Cowboys and Packers, reflecting the trade’s seismic impact.
  • They liken the emotional shift to losing a dominant rival in sports ("Like goodbye, dude"), connecting it to classic Yankees-Red Sox or similar sports rivalries.
• DraftKings Odds Shift: The Packers' Super Bowl odds jump from +1800 to +1400. Immediate speculation about who’s the winner and loser in the deal.
• Cowboys' Future Outlook: Discussion turns to Jerry Jones, the team’s "star power," and whether the Cowboys have lost both their star and their star power with Parsons gone.
  • “Does Jerry Jones still have in his decrepit body, you know, one last trick up his sleeve?” – Rich ([114:10])
• Arch Manning Speculation: Rumors begin regarding Dallas’s next move, with wild speculation that Jerry Jones may try to bring Arch Manning to the Cowboys—a classic bit of sports radio hype fuel.

2. Nostalgia Hour: TV Shows That Need Movies

Segment Start: [25:00]

• Knight Rider Movie Announcement: News breaks that "Cobra Kai" creators are developing a "Knight Rider" movie for Universal. The hosts, big fans of 1980s TV culture, riff on this at length.

  • They recall their own special with David Hasselhoff and KIT, poking fun at their "bad acting."

• Best of the '80s and '90s: Discussion about how their generation experienced peak childhood entertainment and nostalgia rules today’s Hollywood.

  • “If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, I’m convinced we grew up in the best time.” – Covino ([22:10])

• Nostalgia vs. Originality: They debate whether reboots mean the death of original ideas, conceding that sometimes remakes are great (if they’re good).

  • “We say we want original ideas, but when they come up with original ideas, people poo poo them. And then we all go see remakes and reboots and all that. So we have only ourselves to blame.” – Rich ([37:39])

• Listener Ideas – What Show Needs the Movie Treatment?

  • Thundercats: The consensus pick for the one franchise shockingly not yet made into a movie.
  • Silver Spoons, Heathcliff (edgy, Ryan Reynolds as voice), MacGyver (beyond "MacGruber"), Airwolf, Perfect Strangers, Quantum Leap, Fraggle Rock, Cheers
  • Brian from Vegas pitches "Cheers":
    “They could just make any, you know, any situation. You know what you really could do. It’s—it's just a sitcom, a bar-based sitcom with friends and regulars…do you reboot Cheers in a modern format?” ([60:10])
  • Kyle in Missouri pitches "MASK":
    “Not the Eric Stoltz Rocky Dennis one, but the cartoon with the transforming car? That would be very cool.”

• Pop Culture Knowledge & Banter: The segment is loaded with trivia, name drops, and inside jokes (e.g., “Don’t hassle the Hoff,” “Turbo Boost!”). Regular callbacks and comedic voices emulate old catchphrases, keeping the mood playful.

• Video Game Adaptations: The hosts stretch the topic to video games, pondering why there hasn’t been a "Zelda" movie, riffing about a satirical "Glass Joe" movie from "Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!"

• Listener Engagement: The phone lines are packed, illustrating the cross-generational power of nostalgia and how many reboots Hollywood has actually attempted.

3. Unique Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We’re the last generation that drank out of a garden hose.” – Rich ([19:25])
• On being live for breaking news: “Oh, dude, I’m so excited about the fact we got to hear this news live on our show. I feel like that never happens.” – Covino ([10:02])
• The nostalgia trigger, on the 80s/90s:
  • “You’d go do home run derby, play tackle football in the park, kill the man with the ball. You’d find me at an Orange Julius, bro, kicking it. Those were the days.” – Covino ([20:18])
• On the reboot cycle: “I think the gas tank’s almost empty on these reboots. I really think…if we—why do we have loaded phone lines? And you know what? Let’s see what people come up with.” – Rich ([55:15])
• On video games and movies: “Have they done a Zelda movie? …You know what I mean? …Let’s think video games too.” – Covino ([56:44])
• On Cowboys future: “Did Dallas just lose their star and their star power when Micah Parsons decided to go to Green Bay?” – Rich ([114:05])

Important Segment Timestamps

• [09:00] – Micah Parsons trade coverage begins – in-the-moment reactions and fan calls.
• [20:00] – Nostalgia segues: '80s/'90s best experiences (“drank out of a garden hose”).
• [25:00] – TV-to-movie reboot conversation starts (Knight Rider movie announcement).
• [45:00] – Listener suggestions for reboots; rapid-fire nostalgia (Thundercats, Heathcliff, Fraggle Rock, Cheers).
• [74:10] – News update and further sports discussion, speculation on Cowboys’ next move.
• [114:00] – Endgame speculation about Cowboys, Jerry Jones, and star power.
• [120:00+] – Le’Veon Bell bowling story teased for next episode (briefly mentioned, end of content portion).

Notable Listener Suggestions & Rapid-Fire Pop Culture

• Series/movies the hosts/listeners want to see rebooted:
  • Knight Rider (already happening)
  • Thundercats (hasn’t happened)
  • Silver Spoons
  • Heathcliff (suggested as a sarcastic, Ryan Reynolds-style cat)
  • Airwolf
  • MASK (not the movie, the cartoon with transforming vehicles)
  • MacGyver (apart from spoof "MacGruber")
  • Cheers
  • Fraggle Rock
  • Video games: Zelda, Castlevania, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!

Hosts' Perspective, Language & Tone

Covino and Rich’s conversations are fast, quippy, and heavy on inside jokes and banter. They repeatedly reference their own cultural touchstones, give each other a hard time, and riff with listeners—sometimes breaking into character or dropping references like "Don’t hassle the Hoff" or "Turbo Boost!"

They lean hard into nostalgia with sincerity but don’t take themselves too seriously, giving the whole show a fun, irreverent energy.

Final Thoughts

The episode is equal parts instant sports analysis—thanks to unprecedented live timing on the Micah Parsons trade—and a walk down memory lane with TV and pop culture debates. The unifying thread is generational nostalgia, both in sports (Cowboys vs. Packers rivalry) and entertainment (“what would make a killer reboot?”). Listener engagement is high, and there’s a palpable sense of fun, surprise, and affectionate ribbing throughout.

For those who missed the episode:
Expect fast-moving conversational sports radio that jumps unpredictably from breaking NFL news to deep nostalgia dives and back, with lots of laughs, memories, and tidbits for anyone who grew up in the ‘80s or ‘90s—or just loves football and pop culture.

Key Quotes

• “When a guy on a team that is a rival to yours that gives you hassles and headaches gets shipped somewhere else…goodbye, dude.” – Covino ([13:25])
• “If the remake is really good, we applaud it and we love it. The problem is some of that Is done so quickly and so sloppily that we hate it.” – Rich ([37:54])
• “We're the last generation that rode around bikes in the neighborhood…our parents had no clue where we were for hours at a time.” – Covino ([19:40])
• “I think the gas tank's almost empty on these reboots. I really think…if we—why do we have loaded phone lines?” – Rich ([55:15])
• “Did Dallas just lose their star and their star power when Micah Parsons decided to go to Green Bay?” – Rich ([114:05])

Overall Structure

• [09:00–25:00] — Micah Parsons trade: instant reaction, fan calls, betting impacts.
• [25:00–70:00] — TV-to-movie nostalgia, listener suggestions, playful debates.
• [70:00–120:00] — Wrap up: Cowboys speculation, brief sports news hits, and Le’Veon Bell bowling story teased for tomorrow.

A must-listen for sports fans, children of the '80s/'90s, and anyone who loves quick-witted pop culture debate.