The Dan Patrick Show (C&R) – Two Best Words & Show Controversy!

Date: October 21, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Hosts: Steve Covino, Rich Davis, Dan Beyer, Danny G
Episode Theme:
A lively, debate-filled sports talk episode focused on the excitement of “Game 7” as the two best words in sports, NFL and MLB weekend recaps, audience interaction, and a heated round of the show’s signature trivia segment, “Last One Standing.” The hosts bring humor, pop culture references, and plenty of friendly trash talk while dissecting the biggest sports stories and personal pet peeves.

Episode Overview

The main thrust of this episode revolves around the sports world’s universally beloved phrase: “Game Seven,” with the hosts riffing on what makes those words magical, and soliciting other "two best word" combos from listeners. The episode flows from NFL and MLB weekend recaps—emphasizing player performances and team dynamics—to spirited banter about sports culture, locker room drama, and the “Last One Standing” trivia showdown. As always, the show mixes humor, irreverence, and heated competition.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Weekend in Review: NFL & MLB Highlights

• Mahomes' “Acting” Moment
  The show kicks off with weekend reflections—Covino and Rich joke about autumn, pumpkin spice, and football, but quickly turn to Patrick Mahomes’ on-field trickery and wit.
  • “He unexpectedly ran a play... then was asked about his acting skills and he’s like, ‘I think my work in State Farm commercials has paid off.’” – Steve Covino (06:00)
  • Rich and Covino break down Mahomes’ fake snap, likening it to Dan Marino’s famous “fake spike.”
  • “He didn’t say hike. He went psych.” – Covino (08:07)
• Chiefs and Raiders Realities
  Rich notes improbable betting wins over the weekend, while Danny G laments the Raiders’ struggles and the perennial hope for a true rebuild.
  • “The only thing you could hope for is maybe Tom Brady will have some influence to do a true rebuild.” – Danny G (10:20)
  • Debate over Pete Carroll’s impact and a running Raiders joke about Mark Davis' haircut.
• Chargers Uniforms & Fan Observations
  Visual humor about the Chargers’ uniforms resembling the “Savannah Bananas.”
  • “Even Adam Schein said that on CBS... the Savannah Bananas.” – Rich (12:16)
• Bare Knuckle Boxing Oddity
  Brief aside: Paulie Malignaggi's bare-knuckle win and his brutal injuries, used as an offbeat fight fan talking point. (13:03)

2. Interactive Listener Segment: Best Two-Word Phrases

The Sports Cliché: "Game Seven"

• Covino calls it “the two best words in sports,” riffing on its do-or-die, everything-on-the-line feeling.
  • “Every pitch, every call, every hit is under the microscope because everything counts. It’s do or die. It’s for all the Tostitos—as we say—Game Seven.” – Steve Covino (17:04)
• Danny G jokes, “He didn’t say free food were the two best words.” (17:02)

Expanding the Bit: Life’s Best Two Words

• The hosts and callers brainstorm alternatives:
  • “Free food,” “open bar,” “no kids,” “day off,” “I’m discreet,” “let’s reschedule”
    • “Free food—those are two great words.” – Rich Davis (17:47)
    • “Day off—that’s another good one!” – Covino (22:19)
  • Cultural tangent: Rich defends “adults only” for vacations, sparking a comedic debate about kids at weddings or on holiday.
    • “Get your stupid kids away from me.” – Rich Davis (18:42)
    • Covino counters with his family’s cultural perspective: “If someone told my dad he couldn’t bring his kids, you know what he would say? ‘Well, f you, I ain’t going.’” (19:38)
  • Listeners chime in: “Wanna Starbs (Starbucks)?”, “Let’s reschedule,” “Let’s cancel.” (31:05)

3. NFL and MLB: More Analysis

• Red Zone Frustration
  Listener from Minnesota bemoans Vikings’ inability to score touchdowns despite multiple red zone entries.
  • “Red zone conversions and time of possession... and turnovers. Those three things could tell the whole story.” – Rich Davis (15:04)
• Parody and Quick Hits
  Panthers’ surprising winning streak, Bears turning things around, and quick references to upcoming games.

4. Signature Segment: “Last One Standing” Trivia Showdown

An extended, competitive and slightly chaotic round of rapid-fire sports trivia, with rules squabbles, trash talk, and show in-jokes.

Key Moments and Quotes:

• Covino, Rich, Dan Beyer, and listener Josh from Tennessee compete.
• Covino: “Beating Rich gives me no credibility in the streets at all.” (23:26)
• Dan Beyer: “I’ll bow out if you want to do a showdown with each other.” – adding to the competitive, mocking dynamic (23:18)
• Heated debate over trivia fairness and answers, with Rich narrowly winning a tiebreaker on “How many home runs did Manny Ramirez hit?” (Correct answer: 555 – Rich guesses 536, Covino 517; Rich wins by just one!) (51:10)
  • “Oh my goodness, you won by one!” – Covino (51:22)
• Ongoing playful feud about an unpaid bet regarding Yankees vs. Mets win totals.
  • “Since you owe me $2,100, what about that Shohei Ohtani rookie card Danny G gave you?” – Covino proposes a barter. (53:22)

5. Notable Quotes and Banter

• “What can I say? Hard to be a champ, Covino. One day you’ll feel it.” – Rich Davis, after edging Covino in trivia (51:34)
• “There’s no integrity in this game anymore.” – Steve Covino, joshing about the trivia segment’s chaos (41:51)
• “You claim you’re dad of the year. You say ‘no kids’ or I’ll kick them out!” – Covino needling Rich on his anti-kid vacation stance (20:46)
• “Two best words? Open bar.” – Dan Beyer (22:01)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 03:00 – Weekend sports observations, Mahomes’ trick play, Chiefs’ season, Raiders & Chargers discussion
• 16:19 – Build-up to Game 7/Two Best Words segment
• 17:46 – Kickoff of “Two Best Words” alternatives (free food, open bar, day off, etc.)
• 18:22 – Hilarious debate on “adults only” vacations and kids at weddings
• 31:54 – Intro to “Last One Standing” trivia
• 37:00-43:00 – Chaotic, extended trivia rounds (NFL/MLB focused), heated banter between Covino, Rich, and Dan
• 50:10 – Trivia tiebreaker and winner
• 53:10 – Negotiating the Yankees/Mets win-total bet with a Shohei Ohtani rookie card

Tone and Style

• Playfully competitive, full of rapid-fire jokes, sports pop-culture references, and personal stories.
• Listener engagement and live call-ins add humor and variety.
• Hosts regularly veer from deep sports talk into comedic or relatable life topics.

Memorable, Repeatable Takeaways

• "Game Seven" truly is the sport universe's favorite phrase – but “free food” and “open bar” come close in daily life.
• Recurring in-show jokes: Mark Davis’s haircut, Dan’s trivia dominance, Covino and Rich’s friendly betting wars.
• The “Last One Standing” segment is where trash talk and show rivalry shine, with sports knowledge literally on the line.
• Life lessons: “Don’t bring your kids to my vacation,” and, “Always welcome a canceled plan.”

For listeners:
This episode encapsulates the full C&R experience: insightful but not overly serious sports analysis, relatable life riffs, interactive games, and an irrepressible sense of fun. Whether you tune in for heated fantasy football debates, the inside jokes, or just to match wits with Rich and Covino, it’s an engaging ride through the week in sports and pop culture.