The Dan Patrick Show (C&R) – NBA Skechers & Clip the Argument!

Date: December 2, 2025
Hosts: Covino & Rich (Dan Patrick was not present for this segment)
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Overview of the Episode

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show, hosted by Covino & Rich ("C&R"), delivers a lively mix of sports banter, discussion on sneaker culture—specifically Skechers' NBA ambitions—NFL playoff scenarios, and a deep dive into an awkward on-air argument between NBA Clippers announcers. The show blends humor, pop culture, and plenty of listener interaction, keeping the tone light but insightful. The episode highlights the challenges and opportunities of rebranding "uncool" products, the psychological dynamics between broadcast teammates, and ends with engaging sports trivia.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Skechers and Coolness in Sports

[05:23 – 12:00]

• Joel Embiid's Skechers Debut:
  The show jumps into the NBA's new Skechers partnership, sparked by Joel Embiid's debut of his signature Skechers shoe. There's debate on whether Skechers—long seen as an “elder” or “dad” shoe in the U.S.—can become a cool, trendy brand among younger athletes and fans.

• Generational Influence & Celebrity Endorsements:
  The hosts discuss how generational icons (like the Kardashians making Champion gear cool again) could sway perceptions:

  • "Can anyone make it cool again? I’m not denying that's a comfortable shoe... but here in the USA it has a stigma... It'd take a younger generation to just say, ‘now we own it,’ and it becomes cool again." — Covino [05:32]
  • Rich suggests it would take a Shohei Ohtani-level megastar to shift the narrative as Ohtani did with New Balance [07:58].
  • Steph Curry and Under Armour are cited as a past success story, but Curry is now seen as a “veteran champion,” less likely to influence youth culture.

• Listener & Host Feedback:
  Skechers remains popular for affordability and comfort (nurses wear them, widespread international appeal), but the hosts note, “It’s a matter of that right person changing the image. I don’t know if Embiid’s the guy…” — Covino [11:06].

2. NFL Week 13 Insights & Playoff Scenarios

[12:01 – 16:30 & 47:54 – 50:32]

• AFC South and Wild Card Races:
  C&R discuss the tight race between the Colts, Jaguars, and Texans.

  • "Who's the team that emerges from that division?" — Rich [12:22]
  • Danny G is high on the Texans' defense but also mentions the Giants potentially making a wild card push [12:51].

• NFC East Battle:
  The Cowboys' trajectory is compared favorably to the Eagles:

  • “Wouldn't you say they're more on a higher trajectory than the Eagles? Cowboys have been trending upward…” — Covino [13:44]
  • DB highlights multiple postseason scenarios hinging on Monday Night Football's outcomes [14:46], noting the wild card and division are both in play.

• Playoff Machine Homework:
  Rich promotes ESPN’s NFL Playoff Machine, encouraging listeners to simulate the rest of the season and see how their predictions compare, sparking a fun group comparison among the hosts [48:12 – 50:32].

3. NFL Oddities & Officiating Discussion

[16:30 – 18:18]

• Bizarre Calls:
  The hosts react to a controversial extra point in the Texans game (missed by the naked eye, but called good), leading to a playful solution—installing "laser lights" to define the goalposts:
  • “Why not have lasers, like laser lights, shooting through where—ok, if you kicked it that high...you would see it pass the laser.” — DB [17:15]

4. Clippers Announcers' On-Air Argument: Ego & Ambush

[18:47 – 24:43 & 32:30 – 33:32]

• The Background:
  The hosts dissect a real, awkward on-air spat between Clippers announcers Brian Seaman and Jim Jackson over a trivia question that caught Seaman off-guard:

  • "[He] ambushed me with that trivia question." — Brian Seaman, via show playback [19:13]
  • The argument derailed game commentary for much of the third quarter.

• Dynamics of On-Air Duos:
  The debate opens up greater discussion on ego and “ambush” moments in sports broadcasting. Covino and Rich break down how trivia/fun facts can undermine partnerships if presented as “gotchas.”

  • “It comes across as you’re showing up that person...that’s why duos and trios never really work in broadcasting, because someone’s toes are getting stepped on, someone’s ego’s bruised.” — Covino [22:56]
  • “Giving someone a trivia question is way different than throwing someone a question that if they don’t know the answer, they look exposed. Way different...” — Rich [23:37]
  • The hosts share personal anecdotes about their own on-air teasing and how close friendships make a huge difference.

• Internet Reaction:
  Danny G points out that fans online noticed the disconnect—while a big play happened on-court, the announcers were still bickering [21:16].

5. Sports Trivia Game: Last One Standing

[41:23 – 47:46]

• Interactive Segment:
  The show pivots to their fan-favorite “Last One Standing” sports trivia, where contestants battle for prizes under pressure.

• Sample Categories:

  • NFL teams with the most two-point conversions (this year)
  • NBA players with most career turnovers (with LeBron at #1, Westbrook #2, and others like Kobe and Jason Kidd mentioned)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Changing Skechers’ Image:
  “It takes a younger generation to just say, now that’s—that we own it and it becomes cool again.” — Covino [06:01]
• On Athlete Endorsements Shifting Trends:
  “If Shohei Ohtani…If Shohei's like, ‘I got these new Skecher cleats’…Would every young someone of that caliber? Yes.” — Rich & Covino [08:12]
• On Ego in Broadcasting:
  “That’s what happens when you have two separate egos on one broadcast.” — Covino [20:53] “There's a difference between trivia and a fun fact and like a gotcha presentation.” — Covino [32:30]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [05:23 – 12:00]: Skechers' NBA campaign, celebrity influence on sneaker brands, and stigma around Skechers
• [12:01 – 16:30]: NFL AFC South & NFC East playoff discussions, strength of schedule
• [16:30 – 18:18]: Weird NFL calls, creative laser solution for football uprights
• [18:47 – 24:43]: The Clippers announcers' argument and its implications for broadcasting partnerships
• [32:30 – 33:32]: Distinguishing trivia, fun facts, and "ambushes" on air among co-hosts
• [41:23 – 47:46]: "Last One Standing" trivia game (sports stat battles)
• [48:12 – 50:32]: NFL Playoff Machine homework, hosts’ projected seedings

Tone and Style

The tone is fast-paced, irreverent, and playful. Covino and Rich openly jab one another, rely on pop culture references, and encourage listener engagement via call-ins and Twitter. They balance lightheartedness (e.g., joking about “dad shoes” and Sesame Street fundraisers) with genuine sports commentary and analysis.

Conclusion

This episode mixes hot takes on sneaker culture, sharp observations about NFL playoff races, and fun sports trivia with behind-the-scenes candor about the realities of sports broadcasting partnerships. The Skechers debate and the Clippers announcers' spat both spark thoughtful conversations about brand perception and on-air dynamics, all delivered in the C&R signature style: “Don’t take yourself so seriously. Your ego is not your amiga.” — Rich [33:18]

For listeners:
If you missed the show, this summary gives you all the key arguments, banter, and sports insight—plus enough timestamps to jump right to your favorite part if you want to listen in!