The Dan Patrick Show: C&R - Taco Sauce, NFL Travel Debate, Iron Mike

Date: April 1, 2026
Hosts: Covino & Rich (Dan Patrick Show, iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich) delivers a lively mix of sports talk, food debates, NFL scheduling controversies, and nostalgia, all wrapped up with humor and pop culture references. The show features spirited discussions about fast food favorites, an in-depth look at the pros and cons of NFL international games (with particular focus on the San Francisco 49ers’ potential season opener in Australia), and a run of Iron Mike Tyson trivia. The hosts also reflect on why classic movie quotes have faded from pop culture, tying it to changing social habits and technology.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fast Food Culture: Taco Bell Hot Sauce & Overpriced Burgers

Timestamps: 05:14–11:27

• Covino's Mexican-Italian Background: Covino confesses to rarely eating Taco Bell, attributing it to his heritage and the abundance of authentic food options in LA.

  "Yo, bro. I'm half Mexican, half Italian. Do you think I eat Taco Bell? ... My Dita, my grandma, had her own tortilla press." — Covino (05:31)

• The Taco Bell Hot Sauce Debate:

  • Rich and the team defend Taco Bell hot sauce, sharing personal hacks for using packets on homemade food.

  • Sam declares loyalty to the "Fire" sauce, Rich admits "Diablo’s too hot."

    "I was just telling him that I use Taco Bell hot sauce, not fire... sometimes I hoard Taco Bell hot sauce." — Rich (07:06)

  • Covino tries the hot sauce live, admitting, "I liked it." (09:04)

  • They riff about hoarding fast food sauces (“It’s called stealing, Danny.” – Rich, 07:29), and the guilty pleasure of junk food pizza.

• Fast Food Burger Costs:

  • Five Guys is declared "the most overpriced fast food burger," with consensus that great taste comes at a steep price ($20 per meal for one).

    “I hate to say it’s overpriced…it’s good, but don’t you feel like if you go there you’re spending like 20 bucks on your own?” — Rich (09:13)

  • In-N-Out is praised for affordability and freshness, sparking conversation about why some chain food can’t be replicated at home.

  • Sam confesses, "I haven't had Five Guys yet." (11:08)

2. NFL Travel & International Games: The Australia Debate

Timestamps: 11:36–20:48, 28:29–29:07

• Kyle Shanahan’s Reluctance:

  • Shanahan, head coach of the 49ers, is cited opposing the opening game in Australia:

    “I don't see any pro to this at all. Like, you could say, like, yeah, man, but you get to see the world…but it's work." — Rich paraphrasing Shanahan (12:05, 13:08)

  • Benefits for the league and fans are acknowledged, but Shanahan views the extra travel as a net negative for the team.

• Honest Athlete Perspectives:

  • Covino and Rich empathize: for most, the opportunity would be a dream, but for players, the grind and lack of personal gain justifies reluctance.

    "The average fan and the average person would jump at the opportunity...but these guys can go whenever they want." — Covino (14:15)

• Travel Toll & Logistical Challenges:

  • The group discusses jet lag, the demands placed on players, and the lack of post-trip rest compared to regular international games which sometimes grant a bye week.

    “You don’t think George Kittle wants to…see some kangaroos? He probably wants to fight a kangaroo.” — Rich (20:23)

  • Listeners chime in with mixed reactions (“Cry me a river. You got to go to Australia. You're making millions…” — Listener comment read by Covino, 20:33)

  • The idea of expanding NFL internationally is debated in terms of league growth vs. player welfare.

• Forecasting NFL’s Global Future:

  • Rich predicts a future with 18 games, two bye weeks, and mandated international games for each team to address current complaints.

    “You’re going to end up…every team will probably have one international game…Once they get 18 games and international and everything, then…you get a bye week." — Rich (19:31)

3. Iron Mike Trivia

Timestamps: 30:22–38:55

• Introduction:

  • Mike Tyson joins for a good-natured, boxing-themed trivia segment known as "Iron Mike Trivia."
  • The hosts joke about Easter commercials and Tyson’s love of Cadbury eggs and pigeons.

• Sample Trivia Exchanges:

  • Mike Tyson’s Postage Stamp Quote:

    “He said clever. That was the only way he’d ever get licked. If he was on a post.” — Mike Tyson (33:50)

  • Mike’s Reach:

    “How many inches is my wingspan?... I have a 71 inch reach.” — Mike Tyson (38:02)

  • The quiz blends humor, boxing history, and friendly competition tied closely to Tyson’s career.

  • Rich, Dan Byer, and a caller vie for a C&R prize pack, with plenty of banter and callbacks to classic Tyson moments.

4. Movie Nostalgia & The Death of the Movie Quote

Timestamps: 46:41–52:19

• Tommy Boy’s Anniversary:

  • The hosts celebrate the 31st anniversary of "Tommy Boy" (March 31, 1995) and reminisce about its influence and quotability.

    “Brothers don’t shake hands. Brothers got a hug!” — Rich quoting Tommy Boy (49:55)

  • The disappearance of movie quotes in pop culture is attributed to social media and the end of the “monoculture.”

    “We stopped quoting movies in the early 2000s…because of social media, the monoculture sort of changed and we all had different interests.” — Covino (47:00)

  • The crew playfully quizzes each other on lines from Tommy Boy vs. Black Sheep, noting how ingrained these quotes are in Gen X and elder Millennial memory.

    “We say things to our kids that they're gonna attribute to us not knowing. We really got it from Lloyd Christmas and Billy Madison.” — Covino (48:42)

  • The hosts reflect on a time when group movie-watching and repetitive quoting were bonding rituals now replaced by endless scrolling and fragmented pop culture references.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I'm not complaining, just explaining." — Covino’s catchphrase on athletes' honesty (28:47)
• “Trust me. I go to a kid's birthday party, I'll house some Domino's. But if you said what's good pizza? I know good pizza. I'm from New York.” — Rich (05:51)
• “It's the tastiest slop as far as fast food goes...the cheesy gordita crunch slaps.” — Rich (07:57, 08:25)
• “It rubs you the wrong way, that’s all.” — Covino on NFL international games (17:57)
• “We all bonded by knowing and rewatching these movies and quoting them till today.” — Covino (50:53)
• "Fat guy in a little coat will never go away." — Covino on movie quotes with staying power (50:53)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------|-------------| | Taco Bell Sauce/Fast Food Burgers | 05:14–11:27 | | NFL International Game Debate | 11:36–20:48; 28:29–29:07 | | Iron Mike Tyson Trivia | 30:22–38:55 | | Movie Quotes & Tommy Boy Anniversary | 46:41–52:19 |

Episode Tone & Style

• Conversational, fast-paced, irreverent: The hosts’ banter is playful, self-deprecating, and loaded with pop culture callbacks, keeping a light and humorous tone.
• Sporty and nostalgic: Strong focus on current sports issues (NFL scheduling) and classic sports/media personalities, with an undercurrent of nostalgia.
• Relatable, accessible: The show regularly pivots from national sports topics to everyday debates about fast food and cultural rituals, making the conversation accessible even for non-sports diehards.

For New Listeners

This episode perfectly encapsulates the Covino & Rich style: opinionated takes on sports headlines, food debates, love of classic pop culture, and always—lots of laughs. The show is ideal for fans craving a mix of sports, nostalgia, and “guy talk,” but it’s delivered in a way that draws in anyone who misses the days of common culture and shared jokes.

Skip to these highlights:

• The hilarious Taco Bell hot sauce taste test (09:04)
• The heated debate about the realities of NFL international travel (12:05–20:48)
• Iron Mike (Tyson) trivia (30:22–38:55)
• Provocative discussion on why movie quotes faded from pop culture (46:41–52:19)

Contact/Credits:
Follow @CovinoandRich, catch them on Fox Sports Radio or their Patreon, and let them know which classic movie quote you still use!