The Dan Patrick Show: C&R - One Shining Moment, AstroNOT, MLB #2
April 7, 2026 | iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show, with Covino and Rich (C&R) at the helm, blends humorous sports talk with pop culture observations, zeroing in on three major themes: the allure and tradition of “One Shining Moment” in NCAA basketball, a startlingly underreported milestone in human space exploration (“AstroNOT”), and the emergent status of Major League Baseball as America’s clear #2 sport behind the NFL. The hosts deliver high-energy banter, hot takes, and audience interaction, all with their trademark comedic flair.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. March Madness & "One Shining Moment" (Begins ~03:28)

• The hosts open with anticipation about the NCAA championship game: #2 UConn vs. #1 Michigan.
• Rich Davis proclaims "One Shining Moment" as “the best culmination of all sports” (03:28), while Monty jokes the song could use a modern upgrade, riffing on who should perform it next.
• There’s nostalgia and reverence for the tradition, setting a celebratory sports tone for the episode.

2. AstroNOT: Astronauts Break Space Records, No One Notices (08:07)

• Rich shifts gears for a “deep thought” unrelated to sports: American astronauts have traveled further into space than any humans in history—yet it's barely reported.
  • “Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen… are seeing things no human eyes have seen. And no one’s making a big deal about it.” (08:21)
  • Monty exclaims, “That’s the first I’ve heard that stat. Is that a fact?” (08:43)
• The segment humorously juxtaposes the cultural obsession with trivial entertainment news against this historic human achievement.
• The nostalgia of ‘80s and ‘90s space enthusiasm is invoked (“Milhouse was onto something!” 10:50), lamenting today’s public apathy toward space news.
• The group concludes that unless space missions are wrapped in reality TV drama, most people won’t care:
  • "If there was a reality show called Dating in Space, then we might care." (14:20)

3. MLB’s Home Run Robbery Spectacle & the “Number Two” Sport Debate (15:30 onward)

• Joe Adell's wild weekend—robbing three home runs in one baseball game—sparks awe:
  • “Three [home run robberies] in one game… That’s a billion to one, I would say.” – Monty (16:30)
  • Rich spotlights how even non-fans are talking about this, proof of MLB’s surging relevance.
• There’s extensive discussion about baseball’s rules, especially relating to home run robberies, and how casual fans are often confused. The trio debates whether if an outfielder jumps over the fence but still catches the ball, it’s an out (consensus: it is, and always has been).
• The group laughs at viral moments—like a college player having a ball bounce off his head over the fence, likened to the infamous Jose Canseco moment (22:05).

4. Baseball's Leapfrogging of NBA to Become America's #2 Sport (23:00)

• The segment pivots to a major sports media narrative:
  • "Baseball is now secured in that number two spot behind the NFL... For a while, it felt like NBA #2, baseball #3. That switch is abundantly clear now." – Rich Davis (22:35)
• Factors Offered (34:39–36:56):
  • Rich: NBA stars—though talented—aren’t connecting emotionally with fans, making it hard for the league to build personalities or new rivalries. “You just can’t force love.”
  • Monty: MLB’s consistency works in its favor; fans always know when their team is playing due to a consistent schedule, whereas NBA’s schedule and TV placement are unpredictable.
  • Steve Covino: Increased accessibility and pace of play in MLB (pitch clock, shorter games), social media-friendly highlights, and new energy have made baseball more appealing.
• “In a season and a half, we’ve seen a full 180° reversal between MLB and NBA…” (38:09)

5. Audience Interaction & Hot Takes (Many Points)

• Callers and live chat participants weigh in.
  • Ken from NY credits MLB’s rule changes (like the pitch clock) for making games more watchable and points out NCAA and NBA’s issues with player transfers and NIL deals leading to fragmented fan bases. (50:18)
  • Austin echoes that home run catch rule confusion is mostly among casual fans.
• Quote that captures the show’s spirit:
  • “Casual fans just can’t wrap their heads around it.” – Monty (31:44)

6. The Ever-Present Role of Sports as Escape (15:05)

• Monty: “That’s the beauty of sports, though… it distracts you from the news sometimes. And most news is whack news.”

7. Trivia and Sports Media News (48:10)

• Rich asks: Only two coaches have won an NBA title and then gone to coach college hoops—current news about Michael Malone, while the first was Larry Brown with the Pistons then SMU. (48:14)
• News of the day includes: North Carolina hiring Michael Malone as men's basketball coach, Juan Soto to IL in MLB, Angels’ off-field drama (47:30–47:45).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On adults critiquing kids’ movies:
  • “Any adult doing a critique of this on Instagram or TikTok… you should bang your head against the wall.” – Rich, on ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ (06:37)
• On space exploration apathy:
  • “We’re further into outer space than we’ve ever been, and people care more about Super Mario!” – Rich (12:03)
• On what would make people care about astronauts again:
  • “If the astronauts were having an affair… or there was a show called Dating in Space, then we might care.” – Monty (14:08, 14:20)
• On why MLB is now mainstream again:
  • “Those minor adjustments made the world of a difference for baseball. A pitch clock… just moving the game along.” – Ken, caller (50:03)
• On NBA’s struggles with fandom:
  • "The artists [NBA stars] aren’t connecting. If the artist's not connecting with the audience... I don't know what to tell you." – Rich (35:23)
• On the cyclical nature of sports and culture:
  • "Some things are unexplained… baseball’s popping and you can’t really describe it. Things go in cycles." – Rich (39:36)

Timestamps by Segment

• 03:28 – March Madness, "One Shining Moment", NCAA Championship build-up
• 08:07 – ‘AstroNOT’: Astronauts achieve space milestone, public ignores it
• 15:30 – Joe Adell’s insane game & MLB’s improbable highlights
• 23:00 – Is MLB now America’s #2 sport? The debate heats up
• 34:39–36:56 – Theories: Why NBA lags, MLB surges; importance of league culture and structure
• 38:09 – Rapid turnaround in MLB’s fortunes
• 50:18 – Callers weigh in on MLB’s changes and NBA’s fragmentation
• 48:10–49:00 – Trivia: NBA champions turned college coaches
• 47:30–47:45 – Angels’ walkoff and major sports headlines

Closing Thoughts

This engaging episode mixes sharp sports analysis, culture commentary, and the signature C&R humor. From celebrating athletic tradition ("One Shining Moment") to exposing the public’s priorities ("AstroNOT"), and dissecting big-picture trends in American fandom (MLB’s rise, NBA’s challenges), the show offers both laughs and insight.

Covino and Rich’s take? Enjoy the games, don’t overthink the headlines, and maybe—just maybe—pay attention next time someone breaks the edge of human achievement in outer space.

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