The Dan Patrick Show

Episode: C&R - Triple Threats & Kershaw Champagne
Date: September 26, 2025

Episode Overview

On this lively edition, Covino & Rich celebrate Will Smith's 57th birthday by examining the rare "triple threat"—celebrities who’ve struck gold in three or more arenas (music, TV, film, sports, business, etc). The show invites listeners to call with their own candidates, sparking a spirited and humorous debate filled with nostalgia, quirky anecdotes, and left-field picks. Wrapping around the main theme, the crew also breaks down the Dodgers' division win, the Kershaw celebration, and serves quick hits on NFL and MLB developments.

The tone is fast-paced, comedic, and irreverent, with Rich and Covino riffing both on and off listener calls.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Will Smith: The Definitive Triple Threat (06:28)

• Will Smith’s 57th birthday sparks the central conversation: Who else matches his success across music, TV, and movies?
• Covino admits, “I don’t like what he did to Chris Rock. I just never really liked [him] ... but you can’t take away his success and the fact that the guy did it in music, TV and movies.” (06:46)
• The rarity of talents thriving in three major entertainment fields sets the bar for the rest of the show.

Listeners’ Triple Threats: Sports & Entertainment Crossovers

1. Brock Lesnar (08:00)

   • Caller Josh: Champion in amateur wrestling, pro wrestling, and UFC.

2. Donald Trump (09:31)

   • Caller David: “Construction mogul, a billionaire in New York ... TV hit show The Apprentice ... and he’s been president twice.”
   • Covino reminds: “Movie star: Home Alone 2.” (10:04)
   • Refers to Woody Allen’s praise for Trump’s acting chops (11:37).

3. Ice Cube & Tupac Shakur (10:59)

   • Caller Minnesota T: Ice Cube—“Produced movies, made good hits, screenwriter ... and Big Three.”
   • Tupac—Raised for his acting, rap, and influence.

4. Shaquille O’Neal (12:13)

   • Rich: “Basketball star, great broadcaster, entrepreneur, rapper, and who knows what else ... actor too.”
     • Covino lists Shaq’s businesses: 50 restaurants, 40 fitness centers, 150 car washes, Papa John's, Krispy Kreme (12:33).

5. Tom Brady & Justin Timberlake (13:12)

   • “Football ... announcer ... partial owner ... TB12. That’s incredible.” (13:16)
   • Timberlake: “Big hit boy band, huge solo career, acting Alpha Dog... his fashion brand and record label...” (13:50)

6. Female Triple Threats: Katie Sagal & Julia Louis-Dreyfus (14:23, 14:53)

   • Katie Sagal: “Sons of Anarchy, Futurama, Married with Children.”
   • Julia Louis-Dreyfus: “Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Veep.” (15:03)

7. O.J. Simpson (15:58)

   • Caller Eric: “Football player, actor, murderer.” — Rich pauses, “Allegedly. But no, before all the ... before things went bad.” (16:04)

8. Joe Gibbs & Eddie Murphy (17:03, 17:10)

   • Caller Mike: “Very involved in racing ... super bowl winning champion ...”
   • Eddie Murphy: “Comedy, SNL, movie star ... plus a hit single—‘Party All the Time’.” (17:26)

9. Paris Hilton, David Hasselhoff (17:54, 18:40)

   • Hilton: “Reality star, product lines, heiress, hit singles, and adult film tape.” (17:54)
   • Hasselhoff: “Knight Rider, Baywatch, huge musician in Germany ... He played to fall of the Berlin Wall.” (19:07)

10. Arnold Palmer, Dave Winfield, Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson (20:23, 22:11)

    • Palmer’s legacy as golfer, brand, and the eponymous drink.
    • Winfield: Drafted in MLB, NBA, and NFL.
    • Sanders: “Football, baseball and now coaching.”
    • Bo: “He does a lot of archery ... video games.” (22:19)

11. Jared Leto & Bernie Williams (24:22, 23:50)

    • Leto: “TV star, movie star, musician, rockstar.”
    • Williams: Elite baseball player and real musician, “Carnegie Hall, man.” (23:50)

The Barriers to Triple Threats

• Covino details “Back in the day, if you were a TV star, good luck being a movie star ... So guys like Michael J. Fox or Will Smith ... that was rare company.” (21:13)

Social & Listener Feedback

• YouTube/online picks:
  • Nate Burleson, Donald Glover (Childish Gambino), Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bob Uecker, Jamie Foxx, Ryan Reynolds, “EGOT” winners (Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Whoopi Goldberg, etc.).

CROSSFIRE: Rapid-Fire Listener Picks (33:32-36:37)

• George Foreman – Boxer, entrepreneur, “great child namer.” (33:41)
• Wahlberg brothers – Actors, musicians, burger restaurateurs. (34:01)
• Ellen DeGeneres, J.Lo, John Madden, Dan Patrick – Media, sports, and acting careers. (34:17)
• Orlando Bloom – “Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Kingdom of Heaven” (35:03)
• Queen Latifah – TV, movies, musical career, and producer. (36:02)
• Harrison Ford – Multiple movie franchises, now TV. (36:38)

MLB & NFL Segment Highlights

Dodgers Clinch NL West (37:25)

• “Dodgers are the National League’s Western Division champions for the 12th time in 13 years.” (37:45)
• Discussion of Clayton Kershaw’s repeated celebrations: “That guy has been able to celebrate a pennant, a wild card or something so many times ... he’s been able to pop champagne probably more than most ever.” (40:17)

Quick Hits

• Wild card races heat up for Mets, Reds, Astros.
• NFL injury updates: Commanders, Jets, Titans.
• Thursday Night Football teaser: Arizona plus 7.5, under 49.5. “Arizona plus seven and a half ... that half a point hook may help you.” (51:43)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Covino (on Will Smith):
  “You can’t take away his success and the fact that the guy did it in music, TV and movies. So struck gold more than once...Who else did what Will Smith has done?” (07:16)
• Rich (on Shaquille O’Neal):
  “Basketball star, great broadcaster, entrepreneur, rapper, and who knows what else this guy could do.” (12:14)
• Covino (on Julia Louis-Dreyfus):
  “To make one hit: right. Even to get the opportunity ... for her to have three, that’s incredible.” (15:13)
• On Arnold Palmer:
  “Would he count as a triple threat? Playing ability as a golfer, business acumen, and just for the drink?” (20:58)
• Covino (on the evolution of entertainment):
  “If you were a TV star, good luck being a movie star ... So hitting it big in entertainment, three different ways, was rare company.” (21:13)
• Covino (on Dodgers/Kershaw):
  “That guy has been able to celebrate a pennant, a wild card or something so many times in his career ... and he year after year ... it probably means a little more to him now because it’s the end.” (40:17)

Humorous Tangents & Banter

• The “Burger King hands” story with The Big Show (09:00)
• Paris Hilton and David Hasselhoff’s unexpected music fame in Germany/Asia (18:40, 18:51)
• Forrest Gump as the ultimate fictional triple threat (22:55)
• The friendly jab at themselves: “Rich Davis: sports radio, pop radio, has done TV ... and coaching!” (36:47)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 06:28 – Will Smith’s impact and triple threat definition
• 08:00–17:22 – Rapid-fire listener and host submissions for triple threats
• 20:23 – Sports triple threats: Palmer, Winfield, Sanders, Bo Jackson
• 22:55 – Forrest Gump: jokingly nominated as a triple threat
• 24:22 – Jared Leto and Bernie Williams as triple threats
• 29:29 – Will Smith’s Grammy as first rap award
• 33:32 – CROSSFIRE: More listener triple threats
• 37:25 – Dodgers clinch, Kershaw champagne celebration
• 51:43 – Thursday night football picks

Final Takeaways

This episode is a celebration of cross-genre excellence, highlighting how rare it is to see someone succeed in three—or more—high-profile fields. The discussion is nostalgic, funny, crammed with pop culture trivia, and inclusive of listeners’ ideas. The hosts keep the momentum brisk and the banter light, making the episode as much about audience participation and unscripted humor as sports takes.

For more of the show’s wildest nominations and sports insights, listeners are invited to join Covino and Rich on their next bonus episode and live streams.