The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich Edition)

Episode: C&R – NBA Farts & NFL Nicknames

Date: February 26, 2026
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (hosted by iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network)
Episode Description: Covino and Rich, broadcasting from LA, bring their signature blend of sports insight, pop culture, humor, and irreverence, with discussions ranging from NBA flatulence lore to the best NFL nicknames ever.

Overview

This episode kicks off with Covino and Rich’s trademark mix of sports commentary, pop culture chatter, and light-hearted banter. The crew touch on everything from LA living and music news (Shakira and Metallica), to an unexpected deep-dive into pet loss (with "Mike’s Words of Wisdom"), and then shift gears into juvenile humor courtesy of an NBA “fart” story involving Dwight Howard. The core of the episode is a lively debate about the greatest NFL nicknames, inviting listener participation and playful ranking of the sport’s most iconic monikers.

Key Segments & Highlights

1. Welcome, LA Banter, & Music News (03:01–04:17)

• Rich and Covino riff on being transplants in LA, their radio show schedule, and pop culture nominations.

• Shakira's nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame draws debate:

  • Covino (03:47): “She’s huge. She’s an international superstar.”
  • Rich (03:51): “Should she be in the Hall of Fame? Of course the answer is yes.”

• Excitement about Metallica’s Sphere residency and other upcoming events:

  • Rich (04:13): “Pacquiao Mayweather in September and then Metallica in October at the Sphere. I can’t wait. That’s pretty cool.”

2. Mustache Woes & “Words of Wisdom” with Big Mike (04:30–09:31)

• Rich jokes about the universal male ritual of shaving to a mustache for fun, and how his wife oddly encouraged him to keep it.

  • Covino (04:41): “She said leave that because she doesn’t want the other school moms looking at you now.”

• Introduces "Big Mike's Words of Wisdom," with a somber moment after Mike lost his family pets.

  • Mike’s wisdom (06:13, 07:29):
    “You spend years saying, why is there fur on everything I own? And then one day, you’d give anything to find one more hair on your black sweater.”
  • Emotional commiseration about pet loss from the crew:
    • Rich (08:01): “My wife has not had the heart yet… we still have our dog’s water bowl out.”

• Uplifting note about a viral video showing a colorblind man seeing color for the first time with special glasses.

3. NBA Flatulence Story: Dwight Howard & Stan Van Gundy (09:38–15:08)

• A hilarious story surfaces: Dwight Howard, under Stan Van Gundy, apparently “farted constantly” during pregame speeches.

  • Van Gundy via podcast (11:44): “You used to get pissed at Dwight Howard... because he would just constantly fart while you were trying to get the guys going.”
  • Van Gundy: “You know, I would confirm, actually.”

• This launches a riff on fart humor and lactose intolerance.

  • Covino (12:27): “If you’re like Dwight Howard or me… you’re probably lactose intolerant… I stopped eating dairy and that sort of fixed everything.”
  • Rich (12:29): “Is this a lactose awareness segment?”
  • Group discusses the increasing average number of daily “toots,” referencing recent “smart underwear” studies.
  • Iowa Sam (13:57): “Cove, you gave up dairy and alcohol. I barely know you anymore.”

4. NFL Nickname Showdown (17:20–32:16)

• A lively, often playful debate on the greatest NFL nicknames, with discussion of multiple eras:

  • Standout names cited:
    • “Big D—k Nick” (Nick Foles)
    • “Refrigerator” Perry
    • “Sweetness” (Walter Payton)
    • “Broadway Joe” (Joe Namath)
    • “Beast Mode” (Marshawn Lynch)
    • “The Bus” (Jerome Bettis)
    • “Tommy Cutlets” (Tommy DeVito)

• Covino and Rich (18:09–18:19):
  Covino: “It has to be the number one.”
  Rich: “Nick Foles has a pretty… nickname. I just feel like it matches what he accomplished.”

• Show takes listener calls for best NFL nickname guesses.

  • Top choices on the ML Football list:

    • #1: Prime Time (Deion Sanders) – revealed via listener call (31:30)
      Covino: “Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. You, my friends, got it. Prime Time. It’s a good one.”

  • Notables from the list:

    • “Gronk”—Rob Gronkowski
    • “LT”—Lawrence Taylor
    • “Honey Badger”—Tyrann Mathieu
    • “Megatron”—Calvin Johnson
    • “Weapon X”—Brian Dawkins, “Bam Bam”—Cam Chancellor, “Nigerian Nightmare”—Christian Okoye

  • New and up-and-coming nicknames:

    • “The Big Citrus” (Dominique Orange)
    • “The Godfather” (Dante Corleone)

5. Midweek Major: Sports Headlines Lightning Round (32:29–40:24)

Midweek Major is a segment where sports and pop culture headlines are rated “midweek” (meh) or “major” (big news).

• Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenges in MLB Spring Training

  • “Five calls in a row overturned” prompts debate.
    • Covino (35:41): “It’s not about showing [umpires] up… It’s about getting it right.”
    • Rich (35:03): “This is major… I think it’s good for the game.”

• Kyler Murray’s Future with the Arizona Cardinals

  • Uncertainty about Murray’s communication (or lack thereof) with management, plus his large contract.
    • Rich (37:34): “I say major because… they are among… one of the best divisions of all time… It’s bad in Arizona now. I don’t know what to tell you.”
    • Covino (38:16): “Kyler’s getting paid and what’s he supposed to do… is it too late to investigate baseball again?”

• Sidney Crosby Injury Fallout

  • Crosby’s injury during Olympic play could derail the Penguins’ playoff hopes.
    • Rich (39:27): “Major… we saw this with the World Baseball Classic… your stars, I get it… but there’s a risk. Life’s a risk.”
    • Covino (40:03): “When you get old or when you get hurt like this later in your career, it’s not only going to hurt your legacy, but it’s going to hurt the team that stinks.”

6. Show Wrap and Listener Interaction (42:41–49:57)

• More nickname chat and home-life stories — including Rich’s all-girls flag football team, and Matthew Stafford giving them a shoutout after a hot yoga class (51:25).

  • Stafford’s message: “Heard you’re playing flag football against all the boys. Go show them what you got. Good luck.”

• Covino and Rich promote their Patreon, joke about mustaches, and tease upcoming topics for future episodes, such as a deep dive on the World Baseball Classic (WBC) and “Old School Show and Tell.”

Notable Quotes

• Rich, on immature humor (11:05):
  “He was just talking about his pets dying, and I made a bald joke… I have a hard time in the serious.”

• Covino, on lactose intolerance realization (12:27):
  “No one ever told me this and I didn’t know about it, and I stopped eating dairy and that sort of fixed everything.”

• Covino, on changing with age (13:57):
  “Who am I, Sam? I know.”

• Rich, on NFL Nicknames (18:30):
  “He’s, like, an unassuming guy. The name is sort of, like, ironic, but not right.”

• Covino, on Deion Sanders (31:32):
  “But I’m telling you what, as a Yankees fan… he was Neon Deion Sanders for a while, too. Let’s not forget that. And then he became Prime Time.”

Key Timestamps

| Time | Segment/Topic | |--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:01 | Welcome to hour two; LA banter, schedule, Shakira R&R Hall debate | | 04:30 | The mustache stories, Big Mike intro, and “Words of Wisdom” | | 06:13 | Big Mike’s pet loss quote – “Words of Wisdom” | | 09:38 | Rich proposes NFL nickname debate; Dwight Howard fart story intro | | 11:44 | Van Gundy confirms Dwight Howard fart legend | | 12:27 | Covino on lactose intolerance; smart underwear study | | 17:20 | NFL nicknames roundtable importance of a ‘name’ | | 31:30 | Listener gets “Prime Time” (Deion Sanders) as #1 nickname | | 32:29 | “Midweek Major” rapid-fire sports & pop culture headlines | | 35:03 | MLB “automated strike zone” challenges | | 37:34 | Kyler Murray/Arizona Cardinals future | | 39:27 | Crosby’s injury & risk in international play | | 51:25 | Matthew Stafford’s shout-out to Rich’s daughter’s football team |

Final Thoughts & Takeaways

• Sports & Humor: The episode perfectly balances irreverent humor (NBA fart tales) with heartfelt moments (pet loss, family).
• Interactivity: Covino and Rich successfully leverage audience calls and participation, especially with NFL nickname trivia.
• Breadth & Banter: The dynamic chemistry among the team—Covino, Rich, Danny G, Iowa Sam, and others—ensures a lively, varied show that bounces seamlessly from light-hearted to sincere.

For those who missed it: expect laughter, relatable stories, some sports nerdiness, and sustained banter that makes the Covino & Rich experience unique.