The Dan Patrick Show: C&R – Sports Powerball Card & Coke Cans

Date: November 6, 2025
Hosts: Covino & Rich (plus Danny G and Spot)
Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

In this lively episode of Covino & Rich (C&R) on The Dan Patrick Show, the hosts dive into the intersection of sports memorabilia frenzy and pop culture, blending sports talk with offbeat stories and signature comedic banter. Major themes include the hunt for a rare Yamamoto rookie debut patch card—likened to a sports Powerball ticket—the nostalgia and excitement of collecting, a viral sports-celebrity story involving “two and a half Coke cans,” and debates about sports broadcaster bias. The show also features their signature "Midweek Major" segment judging the biggest (or most middling) sports and pop culture stories, as well as “Mike’s Wednesday Words of Wisdom.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The "Sports Powerball" – Yamamoto’s Rookie Card Frenzy

[05:28–13:07]

• The Craze:
  Covino and the crew discuss the wild hype around the yet-to-be-found Topps debut rookie patch autograph card for World Series MVP Yamamoto, which is still out in the wild. The card is inserted as a redemption in Topps packs, making the pursuit nationwide and likened to a sports lottery.

  "It's like trying to find a lottery ticket in a haystack is really what it is." – Covino [06:06]

• Collecting Fever:
  The hosts detail collectors’ scramble across local hobby shops, echoing the story of a man searching through a landfill for a lost bitcoin-laden hard drive.
• Childhood Nostalgia & New Drama:
  Rich Davis compares the card chase to the drama of the McDonald’s Monopoly game and shares stories of purchasing cards for his son's team, reflecting how card collecting excitement is back for a new generation.

  "It just reconfirms the excitement, and it makes me happy that kids are able to be excited about this stuff the same way we were when we were growing up." – Covino [12:55]

• The Redemption Game:
  The group explains how Topps keeps the actual patch card safe—using a redemption system—and discusses card pack variations and the potential for shadiness and drama in "weighing" packs to find chase cards.

2. Sports Bets and Personal Stakes

[05:03–05:28]

• Covino and Rich settle a running Mets vs. Yankees season bet, with Covino winning Rich’s Ohtani rookie card in lieu of extra cash based on season wins.

3. Sports Powerball, Card Mechanics, and Industry Hype

[07:37–12:21]

• In-depth coverage of card pack types, the mechanics of redemptions, and “hobby hacking” (like weighing packs), punctuated with authentic collector anecdotes and the story of mustache clippings from a player card.

  “Didn't you get the Austin Wells with the mustache clippings?” – Danny G [13:07] “I got his actual mustache clippings this year, guys. I was so pumped about it.” – Covino [13:09]

4. Viral Pop Culture – "Two and a Half Coke Cans" & Oversharing Exes

[13:09–22:41]

• The hosts share a sensational celebrity gossip story: SI model and influencer Haley Bailey’s viral commentary on her divorce from NFL ex Matt Khalil, blaming it on the "size of his junk," described as "two and a half Coke cans."

  “The biggest factor was the size of his junk…” – Danny G [17:00]

• They discuss public and social media reactions, transforming a potentially embarrassing overshare into a comedic talking point and marveling at the wildness of such a detail dominating the news cycle.

  “Could this not be like the most hilarious...this is not the reason you'd be sad about.” – Danny G [18:43]

5. Mike’s Wednesday Words of Wisdom

[13:41–20:55]

• Big Mike delivers the week’s wisdom:

  “Umpires don't make bad calls. It's just that reality disagrees with them.” – Big Mike [14:21]

• Listeners call in to try to repeat it verbatim for a C&R Turbo Ball (Nerf football) prize; a comedic run of failed attempts adds to the fun.

6. “Midweek Major” Segment – Judging Sports/Pop Culture Headlines

[28:36–37:56]

• Sydney Sweeney, now a boxing movie star, teases a real fight. Hosts caution, “You don't play boxing,” and urge her to stick to acting [30:46–31:26]
• Dodgers’ World Series victory tour & social media moments; Kike reveals mystery “butt” in viral photo was pitcher Kirby Yates [32:36–32:47]
• Russell Wilson joins Cameo; crew jibes that it’s “where celebrities go to die” unless it's really for charity [34:47–35:42]
• A fan’s odyssey having to pass a polygraph to authenticate an Ohtani home run ball, leading to a presumed six-figure auction [36:20–37:55]

7. Bias in Sports Broadcasting: The Mad Dog Russo Rant

[46:02–50:50]

• The show closes with a spirited debate sparked by a Chris “Mad Dog” Russo rant, scolding Fox World Series announcer Joe Davis for wearing his Dodger fandom on his sleeve after the win. The C&R team sides with Davis, calling out the outdated expectation of complete broadcaster neutrality.

  “We all have sports teams we root for. Get over it…” – Danny G [50:35]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On card frenzy:

  “It's like trying to find a lottery ticket in a haystack is really what it is.” – Covino [06:06]

• On collecting nostalgia:

  “It makes me happy that kids are able to be excited about this stuff the same way we were when we were growing up.” – Covino [12:55]

• On the viral 'Coke can' story:

  “She described what he has in his pantalones as two and a half Coke cans.” – Danny G [17:11] “If you're ever going to have an ex talk bad about you, let this be the reason.” – Covino [19:24]

• Big Mike’s Wisdom:

  “Umpires don't make bad calls. It's just that reality disagrees with them.” – Big Mike [14:21]

• On Sydney Sweeney in boxing:

  “You don’t play boxing... stick with acting.” – Covino [31:25]

• On Cameo culture:

  “I feel like Cameo is where real celebrities go to die.” – Covino [35:42]

• On sports broadcaster bias:

  “We all have sports teams we root for. Get over it, Joe Davis. Go Dodgers for you.” – Danny G [50:35]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [05:28–13:07] – Yamamoto Rookie Card/“Sports Powerball” segment
• [13:09–22:41] – “Two and a Half Coke Cans” pop culture segment
• [13:41–20:55] – Mike’s Wednesday Words of Wisdom and contest
• [28:36–37:56] – “Midweek Major”: headline rapid-fire & takes
• [46:02–50:50] – Mad Dog Russo rant & sports broadcaster bias debate

Tone & Style

True to C&R’s trademark, the conversation is raucous, self-deprecating, and relatable. The “guys hanging out” vibe is blended with sharp sports knowledge, pop culture awareness, and a willingness to embrace the absurd, especially around viral stories and the nostalgia of collecting.

For Non-Listeners

This episode is an energetic, comedic ride through the week’s sports and pop culture moments, probing what it means to be a modern sports fan, collector, and even a celebrity—always with a wink and a hearty laugh. Whether you're a diehard card collector, a pop culture junkie, or just someone who loves sports radio that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this C&R episode offers memorable banter and sharp insights delivered with infectious energy.

For prizes, rants, sports and scandal, this episode is both a love letter to fandom and a winking critique of how wild the sports/pop culture world has become.