The Dan Patrick Show: C&R – "The Test of Movie Past & Iron Mike!"

Date: December 24, 2025
Hosts: Steve Covino & Rich Davis
Location: Fox Sports Radio Studio, Covino broadcasting remotely from Idaho
Tone: Fast-paced, playful banter, fun sports arguments, listener interaction
Theme: Sports week-in-review, NFL controversies, major boxing spectacle, and interactive trivia

Episode Overview

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show (C&R edition) is brimming with lively sports discourse, dissecting NFL controversies (notably the DK Metcalf suspension), the fallout from a hyped boxing exhibition between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, and some classic “barbershop” debates about winning teams, questionable coaching calls, and wild athletic feats. Covino, Rich, and the crew also dive into interactive trivia games with listeners, mixing sports expertise and comedic jabs throughout.

Key Discussion Points

1. DK Metcalf Suspension and NFL Fan Incidents

Timestamps: 02:37–07:20, 39:41–39:59

• Discussion: The crew opens heated on the DK Metcalf suspension (Pittsburgh Steelers WR) after a physical altercation with a Detroit Lions fan.
• Debate: They weigh the credibility of claims that the fan used racial slurs and whether Metcalf’s response was justified.
• Quotes:
  • “You got to be smarter, DK. Gotta be smarter.” – Rich Davis (03:01)
  • “The truth is Metcalf crossed the line, then he spun it as to why. That’s dangerous territory…you can’t just use that as an excuse.” – Steve Covino (05:05)
  • “Without the fans, the motor wouldn’t keep rolling…DK Metcalf is a bonehead.” – Caller Larry (05:43)
  • “Let’s just hope he’s better in the future, because it’s a shame now he has to appeal and he looks like he’s lying about the whole thing.” – Covino (06:26)

Notable Moment:
Caller Larry, identifying himself as a Black man, expresses frustration with Metcalf "pulling the race card," adding community nuance to the debate (05:43).

2. NFL Weekend Review: Jaguars, Missed Calls, and Rivalries

Timestamps: 07:20–14:53

• Highlights:

  • Missed pass interference in the Ravens-Patriots game sparks discussion about NFL officiating inconsistencies.
  • Jaguars’ surge after beating the Broncos—Covino notes how quickly Super Bowl narratives can flip:
    “They went from, ‘Yeah, they’re pretty good…’ to Super Bowl bound is the buzz.” (08:38)
  • Discussion of near-injury to Trevor Lawrence after a late hit, with some comic relief about bracing for impact (09:59–10:58).

• Raiders Talk:

  • Danny G laments Raiders' uneven performance, despite flashes of hope:
    “They’re a confusing team because they have some great starters and really, really bad depth.” (14:16)
  • Positive spin on NFL’s year-to-year unpredictability:
    “Every year there’s a couple bottom feeders that are playoff contenders.” – Rich Davis (14:53)

3. Boxing Spectacle: Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul

Timestamps: 15:37–22:04

• Review:
  • The fight is called exactly what it was: a lucrative, entertaining spectacle—and not a masterclass in boxing.
• Quotes:
  • “If you expected more, shame on you. It was supposed to be a spectacle.” – Covino (15:37)
  • “Sometimes in the jungle…a lion or tiger plays with its food before it eats it. Maybe Joshua toyed with Jake Paul a little.” – Rich Davis (17:09)
  • “Anthony Joshua proved there’s levels to this. As a result, we watched Jake Paul get his face bashed in.” – Covino (16:03)
  • “They both won, they both made a lot of money. Entertaining night.” – Covino (17:31)
  • “He had to show the heart of a lion to stand in there and take those hits.” – Danny G (21:09)

Memorable Moment:
Rich wins $340 from a $20 bet on a sixth-round KO, fueling the fun:
“20 paid 340 on a sixth round knockout!” (19:15)

Post-fight Fallout:

• Jake Paul’s broken jaw leads to speculation about his boxing future (18:21–18:38).
• Rich and Covino agree: it's all entertainment, giving mainstream fans an entry point to get to know real fighters like Joshua.

4. “Last One Standing”: High-Stakes Sports Trivia

Timestamps: 28:04–37:13, 45:33–47:16

• Game Play:

  • Listeners and hosts compete in elimination-style sports trivia.
  • Categories include worst NFL teams since 2019, NBA teams Kobe Bryant beat multiple times in the playoffs, and current NFL receiving yards leaders.

• Sample Play:

  • “Name an NFL team with the worst winning percentage over the past five years…”
  • Raiders (Caller Matt): “Sorry, Danny G.” (30:47)
  • Lightning banter and fact-checking keep the energy high.

• Tiebreaker: Closest guess to Randy Moss’s career receiving touchdowns; Covino wins with a guess of 140 (actual: 156).

  • “Who do you think you are? I am!” – Covino, quoting Pete Weber (47:04)

5. Banter & Final Sports Takes

Timestamps: 47:40–50:26

• Mitch Hedberg joke about “severed foot” as a stocking stuffer – signature show humor (47:40).
• Cam Little’s massive 73-yard field goal in warmups sparks a spirited debate about the future of field goal rules and athletic evolution (48:09–48:56).
• Covino needles Rich over the 49ers being too confident before Monday Night Football, suggesting classic sports fan superstition (49:18).
• Niners-Indy prediction: Rich lays out the stakes, calling for a 49ers cover and admitting “if you don't beat a 44-year old guy that hasn't played in 5 years, you deserve nothing.” (49:47)

6. Notable Quotes & Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:01 | Rich Davis | "You got to be smarter, DK. Gotta be smarter." | | 05:05 | Steve Covino | "Metcalf crossed the line, then he spun it as to why. That’s dangerous…" | | 05:43 | Caller Larry | "DK Metcalf is a bonehead. He didn’t have no business going in that fan…" | | 08:38 | Covino | "They went from ‘Yeah, they’re pretty good...’ to Super Bowl bound is the buzz." | | 16:03 | Covino | “We watched Jake Paul get his face bashed in. Everybody wanted to see that.” | | 19:15 | Rich Davis | “I hit 20, paid 340 on a sixth round knockout!” | | 21:09 | Danny G | "He had to show the heart of a lion to stand in there and take those hits." | | 47:04 | Covino | “Who do you think you are? I am!” |

Important Segments & Timestamps

• DK Metcalf Fan Incident Debate: [02:37–07:20]
• NFL Week Observations & Jags/ Raiders/ Missed Calls: [07:20–14:53]
• Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Recap: [15:37–22:04]
• Last One Standing (Sports Trivia): [28:04–37:13, 45:33–47:16]
• Cam Little Field Goal/ Monday Night Football Talk: [47:40–49:47]
• Show Banter & Closing: [44:09–50:26]

Conclusion

This episode captures Covino & Rich’s signature chemistry: a frenetic but insightful sports breakdown laced with laughs and listener voices. From breaking news to in-depth reactions on Metcalf and Joshua/Paul, and fierce trivia showdowns, the show offers a fun, immersive sports talk experience peppered with pop-culture quips and spirited debate.