The Dan Patrick Show (C&R Segment)

Episode: Unforgettable Super Bowl Memories

Date: January 16, 2026
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich Hour)
Host Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This lively episode features Covino & Rich, alongside Danny G. and callers, reliving the most memorable and personal Super Bowl moments. The show, in its trademark blend of sports talk and humor, celebrates the anniversary of Super Bowl 1 by opening the phone lines and personal memory vaults: iconic plays, infamous halftime shows, crushing defeats, crazy fan stories, and the parties that make America’s biggest sporting event feel like a holiday. The discussion also veers into commercials, memorabilia, and the emotional connections fans create around the game—whether watching from the stands, on the couch, or even on a delayed flight.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power of Super Bowl Memories

• Super Bowl as a Life Marker:
  Rich notes how the Super Bowl stands out as an "annual mark," with many remembering exactly where they were each year, often tied to friends, family, or significant life moments.

  “I remember exactly where I was for every Super Bowl.” — Rich (03:01)

• Emotional Highs and Lows:
  The hosts share not only their best moments but also heartbreaks (e.g., Rich describes leaving Las Vegas immediately after his 49ers lost).

2. Favorite and Most Unforgettable Moments

• Devin Hester’s Kickoff Return (2007):
  Covino recounts talking with Hester before the game, then experiencing the thrill as Hester ran back the Super Bowl’s opening kickoff.

  “We saw a legend begin, really, that night.” — Covino (06:07)

• Childhood Fandom and Heartbreak:
  Rich shares his experience as a 10-year-old Niners fan, crying alone, fearing ridicule if his team lost—then the elation when Montana hit Taylor for the game-winner.

  “I was a little kid…crying, thinking all the kids are gonna make fun of me because my team lost.” — Rich (10:33)

• Attending First Super Bowls & Unique Fan Stories:
  • Danny G.’s memory of Marcus Allen’s 74-yard touchdown (13:02).
  • Rich buying Super Bowl tickets for his wife and father-in-law, watching the game “Lloyd and Harry”-style with Covino in a snowy Dallas hotel (23:58).
  • Spot recalling streaming the Super Bowl from his Slingbox inflight for stranded passengers (30:10).

3. Iconic Cultural Moments

• Janet Jackson’s Halftime ‘Wardrobe Malfunction’:
  The infamous 2004 halftime show comes up repeatedly, with the hosts both mocking and recognizing its lasting cultural impact.

  “It changed our industry. FCC was a big thing.” — Covino (08:38) “That bra was spring loaded. That thing popped off…that was all planned.” — Rich (08:48)

4. Commercials as Event TV

• The Golden Age of Super Bowl Ads:
  The nostalgia for classic commercials is palpable, including:
  • Budweiser Frogs and ‘Whassup’ (21:31, 21:46)
  • Apple Macintosh’s “1984” commercial
  • Coke’s “Hey Kid, Catch” with Mean Joe Greene
  • A lament that social media now spoils commercial surprises by airing them early.

  “It used to be you’d actually…sit down and be like, no I gotta watch your commercials too.” — Rich (20:52)

5. Fun with Super Bowl Trivia and Memorabilia

• Show and Tell:
  Listeners and hosts share quirky memorabilia and stories, including:
  • Covino’s football signed by Super Bowl stars (41:15)
  • A Flavor Flav–signed clock, commemorating a studio visit
  • Rich’s autographed Mike Tyson glove
  • Personal stories of being photographed at Super Bowl parties and showing up in newspapers

  “I had them all sign the official ball…Sean Alexander…Chad Johnson…Chris Carter…Devin Hester…” — Covino (41:15)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Fate in Vegas:

  “I was so mad…I rented a car and drove home. I just gotta get out of this town.” — Rich (03:46)

• Super Bowl Melancholy:

  “A lot of these memories are connected to friends and family members we don’t even see anymore…” — Covino (22:49)

• On Janet Jackson’s Halftime:

  “Speak for yourself, buddy.” — Covino, after Rich claims even Sydney Sweeney can’t cheer him up (00:55)

• On the emotional power:

  “I felt overwhelmed…that we were watching—the greatest do the greatest…” — Rich (32:59, after Brady’s 28–3 comeback)

Important Segments & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:08 | On-air question: Most unforgettable Super Bowl memories | | 03:46 | Rich’s personal heartbreak: Niners/Kansas City loss | | 05:45 | Covino’s memory of Devin Hester’s kickoff return | | 08:38 | Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” and its industry impact | | 10:33 | Rich as a kid, crying during Niners/Bengals | | 13:02 | Danny G. on Marcus Allen’s legendary run | | 20:02 | Favorite Super Bowl commercials (“Thriller” of commercials) | | 21:46 | “Whassup?” commercial and how times have changed | | 29:41 | The lore of John Elway’s “helicopter” play | | 30:10 | Spot’s inflight Slingbox Super Bowl heroics | | 32:59 | Video of Rich tearfully admiring Tom Brady’s comeback | | 41:15 | Show & tell: Covino’s 2007 signed football, Flavor Flav clock, etc. | | 42:08 | Closing reflections on memorabilia and emotional connections |

Listener Stories (Selected Highlights)

• Caller Tripp in Vegas:
  Remembers betting the Giants and under in 1991, celebrating when Norwood missed the field goal; recounted a friend refinancing his house for Eagles tickets (15:47).
• Caller Q:
  Bittersweet memory of 1985 Bears Super Bowl win; frustrated that Mike Ditka gave the touchdown to Refrigerator Perry instead of Walter Payton (16:56).
• Caller Butch:
  Rattles off iconic moments, reiterating the personal nature and emotional weight of these memories—sometimes even feeling bad for the opposing team (22:22).
• Caller Cam in Illinois:
  Shares how a trip to Miami for a Bears Super Bowl ended with a surprise two-page spread in the Chicago Tribune—one of his proudest souvenirs (34:00).

Tone & Language

The episode is fast-paced, irreverent, and sentimental—blending banter, friendly jabs, and genuine emotion. Covino & Rich's rapport keeps it loose, trading barbs and self-deprecating humor (“I did have a satin 49ers jacket”—Rich), while callers are warmly welcomed and their stories are celebrated. The nostalgia is contagious, turning even painful moments into fond, often funny, memories.

Summary

Whether it’s witnessing history, reliving heartbreaks, showing off memorabilia, or just sharing the game with loved ones, this episode captures the uniquely personal and social experience of the Super Bowl. Listeners are reminded—in classic C&R style—that these moments aren’t just about football, but about the friends, family, parties, and emotions that make Super Bowl Sunday a landmark in American culture and in our own lives.