The Dan Patrick Show (C&R) – “Swiftie Wood, Division Wood, NFL Week 5”

Date: October 4, 2025
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show presents Covino & Rich (iHeartPodcasts)
Hosts: Steve Covino, Rich Davis, Danny G, Isaac Loincron
Episode Theme: Sports and pop culture collide with NFL Week 5 preview, Taylor Swift’s new album, the ultimate male compliment, game picks, and the premiere of the trivia game “Brain Wave.”

Episode Overview

This lively episode of Covino & Rich, a segment from The Dan Patrick Show, blends sports analysis with the latest in entertainment and pop culture. The hosts dissect Week 5 of the NFL, spotlight notable matchups, and preview the baseball postseason. There’s plenty of humor as they debate the impact of Taylor Swift’s explicit new song, “Wood,” rumored to reference Travis Kelce, spiraling into a discussion of the ultimate compliments for men. The team also plays their brand-new interactive game “Brain Wave” with a lucky caller, and closes with viewing recommendations for the sports and entertainment weekend ahead.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Taylor Swift’s New Album, "Wood," and NFL-Pop Culture Crossovers

Segment: 04:51–14:25

• Covino admits his Swiftie status: Covino shares he listened to Taylor Swift’s new album, especially the much-discussed song "Wood," believed to reference Travis Kelce.
  • "I like Taylor Swift and I like music enough to listen to an album I know everyone was talking about." —Steve Covino (05:04)
• The hosts sharply debate the cultural moment: They joke about innuendos in "Wood," with Rich and Danny G riffing on the "double entendre.”
• Lyric breakdown: They read Taylor’s lyrics on air, noting the direct and raunchy innuendo.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • “His love was the key that opened my thighs…” —Taylor Swift lyric, read by Covino (09:30)
    • “The curse on me was broken by your magic wand.” —Taylor Swift lyric, quoted by Isaac Loincron (13:09)
• Travis Kelce’s bragging rights: The gang jokes about Kelce’s newfound swagger due to the song; Covino calls it “the trifecta of what every man wants.”
  • “Travis Kelce today is walking around…as if the guy doesn’t already have a strut in his step—multiple Super Bowls, $100 million podcast, and now there’s a pop song about how he’s got a redwood in his pants.” —Steve Covino (11:27)

The Top Three Compliments Men Want

Segment: 07:46–14:12

• Covino’s List:
  1. Being complimented as a great dad (“That you’re great with the kids…”)
  2. Being told you’re a good provider/make your partner feel safe.
  3. Praised for your prowess and being a good lover.
• Rich and Danny riff on innuendo and the viral trend: They discuss the viral trend of kids ribbing their dads about lack of athleticism, extending the compliment debate to talent and success.
• Humorous highlights:
  • "Like when they're calling you 'Daddy' in the bedroom?" —Rich Davis (10:06)
  • "If a woman tells you you're a good dad, you're a provider that makes her feel safe, and you get it done in the bedroom, that's the trifecta of what every man wants to hear." —Steve Covino (11:14)

NFL Week 5 – Big TV Games & Division Wood

Segment: 15:00–20:03

• Rich’s Big TV Game(s) of the Week:

  • Early Game: Broncos vs. Eagles — Rich predicts the Eagles will take their first loss (“I think the Broncos go into Philadelphia… and the Eagles are due for a stinker.”) —Steve Covino (17:00)
  • Afternoon Game: Bucs vs. Seahawks — Rich and Covino hype the classic uniforms (“They're rocking the old-school Bucs uniforms and Seattle’s rocking…the Steve Largents.”)
  • Whiteout Rivalry: Bills vs. Patriots — Noted for its stadium visual spectacle, fans are asked to dress in all white for a Sunday night “Whiteout.”

• Game analysis includes: Several “snoozer” matchups called out (Commanders/Chargers, Lions/Bengals, etc.), and playful razzing between hosts over their teams and picks.

"Brain Wave" – Debut of a New Trivia Game

Segment: 25:01–34:57

• How it works: Listeners try to match answers with the hosts to win C&R–branded Nerf footballs and koozies.

• Sample questions & results:

  • Scariest NFL Playoff Opponent? (Bills wins)
  • Greatest 49er of All Time? (Jerry Rice wins)
  • Best Vocal Range: Mariah Carey, Freddie Mercury, or Whitney Houston? (Whitney wins)
  • Most annoying fanbase? (Cowboys narrowly edges Yankees and Lakers)
  • Best gangster movie? (Goodfellas gets nods but Godfather gets respect)

• Notable listener interaction: Kevin in Lake City, MI, participates and wins, providing comic interplay.

Sports News, Injury Updates, and Pro Picks

Segment: 36:12–45:30

• NFL Injury Reports: Isaac gives quick injury and lineup updates for Lamar Jackson, Cooper Rush, Jaden Daniels, the Raiders, Cowboys, and Chargers.
• MLB Coaching Carousel: Mets clean house; Blue Jays name Game 1 starter.
• Express Pro of the Week: Cam Schlitler, Yankees pitcher, is celebrated for a historic postseason performance—8 scoreless innings, 12 K’s, 0 walks in a do-or-die game.
  • "He put on a master class of pitching last night…" —Rich Davis (44:10)

Weekend HobNobbing: TV, Movies, and More Sports

Segment: 46:36–51:43

What to Watch:

• Fight World: UFC 320's championship rematch—Ankalaev vs. Pereira II
• MLB Playoffs: Yankees at Blue Jays for ALDS, Shohei Ohtani pitching in Philadelphia a must-watch
• Big NFL Games: All Week 5 matchups, particularly rich with storylines
• Streaming Picks:
  • Love is Blind Season 9 (Netflix)
  • Doc (Netflix) — Medical drama with memory loss twist
  • Morning Show (Apple TV) — “Billy Crudup deserves awards for that show.”
  • Only Murders in the Building (Hulu, S5) — Still high quality
  • Black Rabbit (Netflix) and Earthquake (Netflix special)
  • Invasion (Apple TV) — Gritty sci-fi recommendation

Movies:

• The Smashing Machine (Dwayne Johnson biopic, gaining buzz)
• One Battle After Another (Leo DiCaprio film, rumored Oscar bait)
• The Lost Bus (Matthew McConaughey vehicle, making the rounds)

College Football:
Rapid-fire preview—powerhouse matchups numbered from Vanderbilt/Alabama to Boise State/Notre Dame.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Taylor Swift:

  • "She’s the Michael Jackson of this generation as far as…these songs all hit the minute you hear them." —Steve Covino (08:18)
  • "Nether regions? Who are you, by the way?" —Steve Covino (06:41)

• About Travis Kelce:

  • "Pop song about how he’s got a redwood in his pants and he’s the greatest dude in the world." —Steve Covino (11:27)

• On Fanbases:

  • "Yankee fan has to come with some hair product, right?...an oversized Yankees jersey." —Steve Covino (35:48)
  • "Dodger fan stuck in traffic on the way to and from the game." —Isaac Loincron (35:52)

• Weekend Viewing:

  • "Tonight’s a night to really catch up on all the junk like Love is Blind. You and I both love Morning Show..." —Steve Covino (49:53)
  • "Earthquake special...that's trending in the top 10. If you're a fan of his, old school, it's kinda funny." —Rich Davis (49:14)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Taylor Swift & Kelce Discussion – 04:51–14:25
• Male Compliments/Role Models – 07:46–14:12
• NFL Big TV Games – 15:00–20:03
• Brain Wave Game Debut – 25:01–34:57
• Injury News & Pro Picks – 36:12–45:30
• Weekend HobNobbing (TV, Fights, Football) – 46:36–51:43

Tone & Style

The show hits a high-energy, locker-room tone with playful debates, inside jokes, and pop culture asides. The camaraderie is palpable—banter is fast, irreverent, and witty, especially around risqué topics (“wood”) and NFL-fan stereotypes, yet always loops back to authoritative sports talk.

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