The Dan Patrick Show / Covino & Rich

Episode: Movie Sequels, Kyler Murray, KC Raider

Date: March 13, 2026

Main Theme & Overview

This episode of Covino & Rich (broadcast as part of The Dan Patrick Show) is a lively, interactive blend of sports news, pop culture, and nostalgia. The main focus revolves around rumors of a "Days of Thunder" sequel and a broad discussion on movie sequels—both those fans want and sequels that should have never happened. Sports topics include major NFL free agency moves (highlighted by Kyler Murray's signing with the Vikings and Dre Greenlaw rejoining the 49ers), with additional commentary on sports culture and etiquette. The tone is fast-paced, humorous, and welcoming, showcasing Covino & Rich’s trademark blend of sports knowledge with pop culture banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Quick Sports Takes: Beltran, Greenlaw, Ravens BS, and Dating Show Annoyances

Timestamps: 03:39 – 06:16

• Carlos Beltran’s Mets Retirement

  • Rich Davis: “Do you think he's Mets retirement worthy?”
  • Steve Covino: “No, but when you're the Mets, you look for moments… you gotta do something for the fans… make it look like you got more of a legacy than '86. So… Hall of Fame player. Why not?” [04:13]

• Dre Greenlaw Back to the 49ers

  • Rich: “I think that’s a big pickup for the Niners.”
  • Danny G: “Thank you. On behalf of all Las Vegas, thank you for taking him off of Denver’s hands.” [05:02]

• Ravens & Maxx Crosby Physical “BS”

  • Highlighted skepticism about the legitimacy of certain free agency moves and press statements.

• Pop Culture Pet Peeves

  • Annoying modern dating show tropes are mocked, particularly "I'm working on me" and performative social media behaviors.
    • Rich: “The lingo of the younger dating world now… like, just be better—I hate it.” [06:00]
    • Covino: “They all stink, bro. That’s why I love hanging out here. It’s an escape…” [06:32]

2. The Great Sequels Debate: What Should Come Back? What Shouldn’t?

Timestamps: 06:38 – 26:04

a. Days of Thunder 2 & Movie Sequel Franchises

• Covino & Rich open the phones for audience feedback on movies that deserve sequels (and those that definitely do not).
• Listener suggestions lead to a volley of nostalgic references:
  • Spaceballs 2, old-school football movies (North Dallas Forty, Necessary Roughness), and 'don't ruin it' sequels like Caddyshack 2.
  • Covino: “That’s the risk, you know… you have to have some of the cast members back. Otherwise, don’t bother.” [16:42]

b. Nostalgia, Timing, and Casting

• The duo highlight generational nostalgia, emphasizing that timing and retaining the original cast are critical.

  • Danny G: “It just felt like too much time” (about the Happy Gilmore sequel). [07:39]
  • Covino: “It’s just a matter of when—with Goonies 2—do it now, before it’s too late.” [15:18]

• Cult Classics and Missed Opportunities

  • Intense wish for a Goonies 2, debating what the twist could be—maybe the original Goonies' kids go on an adventure.
    • Covino: “It’s the story about their kids… This is a perfect example of reliving that nostalgia, you bringing your kids to the theater…” [15:18]
  • Hope for Swingers 2, imagining Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau's kids navigating modern dating.
    • Rich: “I just think the idea of, like, how it is now versus then… Vince Vaughn and Favreau learning their kids’ dating styles… compared to the 90s. Swingers 2.” [21:22]

• Sequels Gone Wrong

  • Regret over Boondock Saints II, From Dusk till Dawn 2, Dumb and Dumber To, and Caddyshack 2.
    • Caller: “I wanted so badly to love it… we so badly wanted to love it.” [37:09]
  • Consensus: Nostalgic comedies like Superbad and Wedding Crashers haven’t had worthy follow-ups or revival in today’s climate.

c. Audience Crossfire: Lightning Round of Sequel Ideas

Timestamps: 36:35 – 40:08

• Suggestions and reflections on the likes of:
  • Point Break remake ("terrible"),
  • ET 2 ([“blasphemous”]),
  • Austin Powers prequel/origin stories,
  • History of the World Pt. 2 (noting a Hulu sequel exists).

3. Breaking Sports News: Kyler Murray to Vikings & Related QB Moves

Timestamps: 22:06 – 25:45; update at 31:43

• Dan Beyer (Breaking): “Free agent quarterback Kyler Murray is signing a one year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. There you go, the front runner all along. Murray, released by the Cardinals yesterday, finds a new home in the Twin Cities.” [22:06]

• Panel reactions:

  • Mixed feelings for Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy.
    • Covino: “You would feel like ass about that… Not a good day for him.” [22:29]
  • Praise for the 'trial run' nature of the deal, likening it to a “six months free” streaming service.
    • Rich: “It’s much like Tua with Atlanta. You’re getting a one year trial for really not much… I think that’s a great deal for Atlanta and Minnesota.” [24:46]
  • Additional speculation: Kirk Cousins as a mentor in Las Vegas and how this would sync with Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza.
    • Danny G: “It’d be a funny quarterback room… a bunch of gosh darn it and dang it.” [23:43]

4. T-Shirt Etiquette & the Kansas City “Raider”

Timestamps: 44:36 – 47:20

• Story: Chiefs’ new running back, Kenneth Walker, seen arriving in KC wearing a Raiders John Madden t-shirt.
  • Covino: “It’s a Raiders John Madden t-shirt. But it’s still a Raiders t-shirt… and it’s the day you’re showing up off the plane. So it got me thinking about t-shirt etiquette.” [45:13]
  • Debates over what is and isn’t appropriate sports attire, especially in professional contexts—analogy to wearing rival band shirts at a concert.
  • Humorous asides about appropriateness—e.g., accidentally wearing joke shirts at school pickup.

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Nostalgia and Sequels

• Covino: “We also live in the culture and generation of nostalgia… You reliving that nostalgia, you bringing your kids to the theater…” [15:18]
• Rich: “There's storylines that could be explored… Vince Vaughn and Favreau learning their kids’ dating styles… compared to the '90s.” [21:22]
• Danny G: “A few years ago, producers and directors of those kind of films were getting cancelled.” [12:59]
• Rich (on sequels trope): “I know you can say that’s a, what do they say, a trope, but I don’t give a Funk & Wagnalls about tropes.” [20:56]

On Kyler Murray Move

• Beyer: “Kyler Murray is now a member of the Minnesota Vikings.” [22:20]
• Rich: “It’s like getting a streaming service for six months for free… I really think those are two great deals for Atlanta and Minnesota.” [24:46]
• Covino (on J.J. McCarthy): “You would feel like ass about that… Not a good day for him.” [22:29]

On Pop Culture Annoyances

• Rich: “I hate the lingo of the younger dating world now.” [06:00]
• Covino: “They all stink, bro. That’s why I love hanging out here. It’s an escape from the stink.” [06:32]

6. Interactive / Recurring Show Segments

• Old School When 50 Hits: Throwback topic focusing on movies deserving sequels.
• Show & Tell & Live Chat: Listeners engage via live chat/youtube for prizes and banter.
• Crossfire: Rapid-fire audience call-ins for movie sequel ideas (36:35–40:08).

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:39 – 06:16: Quick-fire sports & pop culture news; pet peeves
• 06:38 – 26:04: Movie sequels debate & listener calls
• 22:06 – 25:45/31:43: Breaking: Kyler Murray signs with Vikings (additional sports news updates)
• 36:35 – 40:08: Calls: Sequel crossfire (listeners weigh in)
• 44:36 – 47:19: KC Chiefs running back wears Raiders shirt; t-shirt/do’s and don’ts

Final Thoughts

This episode is a perfect encapsulation of the Covino & Rich brand—funny, off-the-cuff, deeply engaged with listeners, and happy to spend thirty minutes debating whether “Swingers 2” or “Goonies 2” would make the best modern sequel. NFL free agency news provides a sports-news backbone, but it’s the blend of 90s pop culture obsession, listener participation, and self-aware humor that steals the show.

Memorable Closing:

“That’s old school when 50 hits. We do it every Thursday to get you involved and reminisce… Your answers again at Covino and Rich at Fox Sports Radio.” [40:24]

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