The Dan Patrick Show (C&R Segment): "Signature Moves, NFL Week 7, Brainwave"

Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show
Hosts: Covino & Rich (Steve Covino & Rich Davis), plus producers/co-hosts Sam, Spot, Danny G, Doug
Date: October 18, 2025
Episode Focus: Exploring iconic signature moves in sports, NFL Week 7 preview, audience interaction, and the Friday game show "Brainwave."

Episode Overview

In this upbeat Friday edition, Covino & Rich (C&R) dive into a lively discussion about the most iconic signature moves in sports history—the physical actions, celebrations, or quirks that instantly invoke legendary athletes. The crew and callers debate who owns these moves and what makes them legendary, before previewing NFL Week 7 matchups and engaging listeners with their interactive segment, "Brainwave." The atmosphere is energetic, nostalgic, and full of classic C&R humor and banter.

Key Discussion Points, Insights & Breakdown

1. Signature Moves in Sports

(03:00–15:14, 26:19–28:12)

Jump-off: Mookie Betts & the Jeter "Jump Throw"

• Steve Covino: “Mookie Betts pulled a Derek Jeter yesterday. And when we say Derek Jeter…we mean the jump throw.” (04:30)
• Sets the tone: What iconic moves instantly make you think of a specific player?

Listeners & Crew Nominate Signature Moves

• Calls flood in: Listeners recall both physical and celebratory moves across all sports.
• Baseball:
  • Jeff Bagwell’s batting stance
  • Darryl Strawberry’s high-leg kick
  • Rickey Henderson’s “snap catch”
  • Willie Mays’ basket catch
  • Homer Jones’ original football spike (learned via fun trivia, 09:20)
• Basketball:
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s skyhook (“That's gotta be the number one answer.” — Rich, 09:50)
  • Dirk Nowitzki’s one-legged fade-away
  • George Gervin’s finger roll
  • Hakeem Olajuwon’s dream shake
• Football:
  • Deion Sanders’ high-step (“Is it prime time? ...Deion Sanders high-stepping.” — Rich, 07:23)
  • The Lambeau Leap (Leroy Butler)
  • Antonio Brown’s shirt-off walk-off (“Whenever I see a guy quit mid game and leave the field with his shirt off, I’m like, they did the Antonio Brown.” — Doug, 12:26)
  • Dan Marino’s fake spike (listener: DJL, 26:34)
• Other:
  • “No mas” (Roberto Duran, boxing—when someone quits mid-match)
  • “Bend it like Beckham” (David Beckham’s curve, 14:00)
  • Ozzy Smith’s acrobatic shortstop flips (Caller Dave in Missouri, 14:13)
  • “Rope-a-dope” and “Ali Shuffle” (Muhammad Ali)

Debate: Who REALLY pioneered a move?

• Friendly arguments arise about who should get credit—does public memory match history?
• Memorable quote:
  • “It gets debatable, like, who owns it? Like, maybe you’re right, Rich, but for me, that’s what I think of.” — Steve on Dan Quisenberry vs. Jeff Ennis’ submarine pitch (05:26)

Fun Side Bars:

• Who did the first bat flip?
• Iconic reliever entrances: Mariano Rivera’s “Enter Sandman” or Trevor Hoffman? (“Who was the first? Guy was like, hit the music. They’re coming in.” — Rich, 13:37)
• Cultural/Pop Culture Moves:
  • “Shake, rattle, and roll” from wrestling
  • Diagrams of “triple Lindy” (nod to pop culture)
• Influence on everyday playgrounds and youth sports:
  • “Your coach—‘don’t do that, you’re not Deion Sanders!’” (11:16)

2. NFL Week 7 Preview & “Rich’s Big TV Game of the Week”

(15:25–21:37, 47:47–50:25)

London Game Highlight: Rams vs. Jags

• First time in a while, an international NFL matchup between two winning teams.
• Rich: “I can’t remember a game overseas with two winning teams like this.” (15:25)

Other Top Picks:

• Early slate: Eagles at Vikings (“If the Vikings find a way to pull it out, they have confused the NFC East in a great way. I would love that.” — Rich, 18:23)
• Later games:
  • Colts vs. Chargers (“That’s a matchup.” — Steve, 19:33)
  • Giants vs. Broncos (“As far as excitement level ... it’s gotta be Darton, Scatter Boo and those two goons against the Broncos. That’s a true test … it really changes life.” — Steve, 19:55)

Sidebar:

• “Divisional matchups, quad boxes, and second screens”—C&R’s classic Sunday set-up.
• Rich jokes: “Hey, if you guys want to come over, I’ll order some food.” (20:17)

3. Game Segment: “Brainwave”—Test Your Mental Synchronicity with C&R

(28:15–36:22)

How It Works:

• Callers try to match their choices to the crew’s on tough multiple-choice questions covering sports, music, and entertainment.

Highlights:

• Most-mentioned sports name by C&R in past year?
  • Options: Aaron Rodgers, Bill Belichick, Aaron Judge
  • No matches for Belichick; Aaron Rodgers & Aaron Judge lead in studio.
• Least likely to donate to for a fundraiser:
  • Oprah, Brett Favre, Alyssa Milano
  • Brett Favre is the runaway answer.
• QB you trust for a 2-minute drill:
  • Mahomes, Mayfield, Allen
  • “No diggity, no doubt. Mahomes.” — Rich, (33:48)
• Most influential rapper of the 90s:
  • Tupac, Biggie, or Snoop
  • Split in the studio; Tupac has edge, but Snoop’s longevity is cited:
    • “Snoop Dogg has generations, decades of influence.” — Steve, 35:29
    • “But this question was in the 90s ... I think Tupac overall affected the world more.” — Sam, 35:41

4. Weekend Hobnobbing: What to Watch & Do

(44:29–50:25)

Sports Picks:

• MLB: Dodgers vs. Brewers (“Are the Brewers out of yeast?” — Steve, 50:25)
• College football: Five ranked matchups this weekend, highlighted by Notre Dame vs. USC.
• NFL matchups as discussed earlier.

TV & Streaming Recommendations:

• Covino:
  • Ozzy Osbourne doc ("No Escape from Now," Paramount+)
  • John Candy doc ("I Like Me," Amazon Prime Video)
• Rich:
  • “Love is Blind” Season 9 (“If you need some trash in your life, that’s fantastic.” — Rich, 47:15)
  • “Only Murders in the Building”
  • “Black Rabbit”
  • “Chad Powers” (Hulu; “If you want Kenny Powers meets football…”)
• Danny G:
  • “Task” with Mark Ruffalo (Max/HBO), “He’s a tortured FBI agent.”
• General: Halloween classics and horror franchises discussed, including Nightmare on Elm Street.

Movie Theaters:

• Public mostly holding out for “Wicked.”
• “Tron Airy” is out (“Soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails might be worth it for rock fans.” — Steve, 50:15)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On patented moves:
  “Anytime someone quits a game, or quits in a fight, it’s the Roberto Duran—No Mas. Even though he claims it never happened.” — Steve Covino (10:27)

• On the pop culture influence:
  “Coaches would say, ‘Stop doing that…you’re not Deion Sanders! Don’t high step!’” — Doug (11:21)

• On signature move trivia:
  “If you know Homer Jones, you’re coming to trivia night.” — Rich (09:45)

• Audience love:
  “You guys are by far the best listen on Fox Sports Radio. Love listening to you guys every day.” — Caller Cade from Reno (05:46)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:00–15:14 — Signature Moves Hall of Fame: listener calls, crew debate, legendary moments
• 11:10–14:53 — Playground moves, coaching warnings, and more crowd-sourced favorites
• 15:25–21:37 — NFL Week 7 preview; Rich’s “Big TV Game of the Week”
• 26:19–28:12 — Social media shoutouts; more patented plays from listeners
• 28:15–36:22 — “Brainwave” game (interactive multiple-choice with audience)
• 44:29–50:25 — Weekend Hobnobbing: what to watch, best games, streaming picks, and Halloween plans

Conclusion

This C&R-packed episode is a whirlwind of nostalgia, sports history, and weekend anticipation. The playful, sometimes heated debate over signature sports moves demonstrates the power of iconic moments to live on in fans’ memories and influence future generations. The NFL and college football preview gets fans amped for a packed weekend, while the interactive “Brainwave” segment pulls listeners directly into the action. Through humor and lively banter, the show nails what makes sports fandom—and sports radio—so enduringly fun.

For more, catch Covino & Rich weekdays, and check out their bonus show “Over Promised” on YouTube for even deeper dives!