C&R - WBC My Friend, NFL Moves, Alaskan Heat

Summary

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The Dan Patrick Show (C&R) – “WBC My Friend, NFL Moves, Alaskan Heat”

Date: March 18, 2026
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (Covino & Rich)
Hosts: Steve Covino & Rich Davis
Episode Summary by Sections & Timestamps

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Episode Overview

This St. Patrick’s Day episode of Covino & Rich is a lively exploration of sports fandom, St. Patty’s Day culture, and major NFL news, with the hosts weaving in their signature humor, banter, and sharp takes on “the Irish goodbye,” sports loyalty, and more. The World Baseball Classic (WBC) showdown between USA and Venezuela, NFL free agency headlines, and the realities of parenting/t-ball in unseasonable LA heat provide anchors for a show that smoothly blends pop culture, personal stories, and big news updates.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. St. Patrick’s Day Vibes: Irish Culture, Food, & the Irish Goodbye

(03:23–13:18)

• Irish Food & Nostalgia:

  • Rich laments traditional Irish cuisine: “When my grandmother once a year would make corned beef and cabbage, it tasted like wet socks.” (05:29)
  • Steve: “When it comes to cuisine, I don't think the Irish are leading the pack.” (06:16)
  • Both admit Irish food isn’t winning any popularity contests, though they have a soft spot for Reuben sandwiches.

• Best Irish Pop Culture Icons:

  • Rich: “Conan O'Brien, best Irish guy. I'm a big Conan fan.” (07:23)
  • Steve outlandishly nominates Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez for “favorite Irishman.” (07:34-07:39)

• The Irish Goodbye, Explained:

  • They extol the virtues of leaving a party without saying goodbye:
    • Steve: “I'm just not... It's actually the opposite. I don't think I'm that important to this shindig, to this Irish jig where I need to announce to everybody I'm out.” (12:11)
    • Rich: “Are you offended by the Irish goodbye? When someone at a party, an event, just goes home and doesn't announce it?” (08:42)
  • Steve likens making the rounds Italian-style to a 25-minute ordeal — the Irish way is quicker and humbler (09:03).

• Memorable Quote:

  • Steve: “Might as well call it the Mexican goodbye or the half breed goodbye, because I use it all the time.” (07:50)

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2. World Baseball Classic (WBC) Fever – USA vs. Venezuela & National Pride

(13:59–19:11, 32:25–38:19, 47:09–49:43)

• Preview of the Game:

  • Covino: “If you're not watching Venezuela vs USA tonight, then you're not American.” (16:33)
  • Serious pride attached to international competition: “If you're not watching this game, I'm not saying we can't hang, but we're never really gonna be that cool.” (18:14)
  • Rich adds, “Put it on in the background... St. Patty's night, even if you're going out to party... you could do both.” (18:59)

• Team USA’s Aura:

  • Covino admires Team USA's vibe: “They just rolled in with the Team USA Hockey jerseys on… You can't lose now. You can't roll up in the Team USA gold medal jerseys and then lose to Venezuela in the final.” (47:54–48:25)

• Player Focus:

  • Rich hypes the young US pitcher: “Nolan McClain has movement like no other... You're about to see this guy become one of the premier pitchers in the National League.” (34:44–35:46)

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3. Sports Fandom, Relationships, & Social Litmus Tests

(23:27–26:53)

• Dating a Sports Fan vs. Non Sports Fan:

  • Rich: “The life of a woman that ends up with a dude that's a big sports fan versus the woman that ends up with a dude that's like, 'yeah, I don't watch any sports.' Her life is drastically different.” (23:48)
  • Dan Beyer ribs: “I'm not saying one is better. I agree with you, Rich. So I'm not saying one is better than the other.” (24:42)

• Kids and Sports:

  • Rich: “Every little kid's first confidence is gained through sports.” (26:25)
  • Steve: “If you don't vibe with it, you find what you're good at through sports.” (26:29)

• Litmus Test:

  • “If you go into the office tomorrow, like, 'You watch the game?' and the guy's like, 'What game?' Like, oh, you write them off the holiday list. You're off my Christmas card list. Get out of my face.” (26:29–26:59)

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4. NFL Free Agency: Major Moves & Trade Reactions

(38:19–39:25)

• Big News: Broncos Trade for Jalen Waddle

  • Dan Beyer: “The Bronco swung a deal with the Miami Dolphins to acquire wide receiver Jalen Waddle… Broncos give Miami three picks, including a first rounder.” (38:19)
  • Rich: “The Broncos' odds of the Super Bowl jumped up significantly with the acquisition of Waddle. Seems like a pretty fair deal on both sides.” (38:43)
  • Dan: “I like it from Denver's perspective… They get someone that's proven and they could be opposite Cortland Sutton and give Bo Nix another target.” (38:43–39:05)

• Other NFL Quick Hits:

  • Eagles sign Hollywood Brown; Colts sign Cam Taylor-Britt; Texans ink Wyatt Teller.
  • NFL season opener targeted for September 9th (39:05)

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5. Listener Call-in & Alaskan Heat

(19:54–21:37; 39:46–41:48)

• Caller “Mr. G” & Alaskan Sled Dog Update:
  • Mr. G calls in from Redington, Alaska, giving a class update on the Iditarod sled dog race—lightheartedly woven into the show’s sports banter.
  • Fun moment: “We are excited to announce that Jesse Holmes is 64 miles from home and could be the 2026 [Iditarod champion].” (40:27)
  • Hosts riff on dog sleds, cruising Alaska, and the hazards of dog sledding (bathroom breaks and all).

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6. Parenting, T-Ball, and LA “Alaskan” Heat Debate

(49:41–51:44)

• Should You Cancel Practice for Heat?
  • Rich: “It's like 100 degrees out here in LA today. I'm thinking about canceling practice and Covino's like, cancel practice?” (49:51)
  • Covino: “I think you just want to get your last minute packing in because this guy's already mentally on vacation...” (50:09)
  • Lively, relatable parent debate on when it's “too hot” for youth sports, and a generational comparison:
    • Covino: “You didn't play outside in 100-degree weather growing up?” (51:02)
    • Rich: “They're 5 and 6 year olds... You want kids fielding ground balls at 100 degrees?” (51:29)
  • Ends with an open call for listener feedback.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Steve Covino on Irish Goodbyes:

  • “I'm just not... It's actually the opposite. I don't think I'm that important to this shindig, to this Irish jig where I need to announce to everybody I'm out.” (12:11)

• National Sports Pride:

  • “If you're not watching Venezuela vs USA tonight, then you're not American.” (16:33)

• On Sports and Relationships:

  • Rich: “The life of a woman that ends up with a dude that's a big sports fan versus the woman that ends up with a dude that's like, 'yeah, I don't watch any sports.' Her life is drastically different.” (23:48)

• On NFL Moves:

  • Dan Beyer: “They get someone that's proven and they could be opposite Courtland Sutton and give Bo Nix another target.” (39:05)

• On Parenting in LA Heat:

  • “It's 100 degrees and they're 6. It's not like they're teenagers that are like, yeah, I'm going to go drink out of the hose, you cheapskate.” (51:10)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:23 – St. Patrick’s Day culture & food; Reubens and “wet socks” corned beef
• 08:42 – The case for the Irish goodbye
• 13:18 – Parade memories and Irish pop culture icons (Conan O’Brien, House of Pain, etc.)
• 16:33 – WBC Pride: “If you’re not watching tonight, you’re not American”
• 23:35 – Sports fandom as a relationship “litmus test”
• 34:44 – Rich hypes USA’s young pitcher Nolan McClain
• 38:19 – NFL: Waddle trade analysis, signings overview
• 39:46 – Alaska Iditarod update with listener Mr. G
• 49:41 – LA “Alaskan Heat” and t-ball: cancel practice or not?
• 47:09 – Team USA’s “Gold Medal Aura”: pre-game fit check
• 51:44 – Call for listener debate: youth sports and heat

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Tone & Atmosphere

• Upbeat, irreverent, and personal—Covino & Rich blend sports, nostalgia, and life commentary.
• Playful digs and banter anchor the show (“I hate the Irish. Davis.”), but insights on fandom, parenting, and sports culture provide plenty for serious listeners.
• Frequent interaction with listeners and each other keeps the show lively and flexible.

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Final Thoughts

This episode captures the heart of Covino & Rich: passionate about sports and culture, unfiltered in their opinions, and endlessly fun. Whether you tune in for St. Patty’s Day, the WBC, or the NFL moves, there’s always a hilarious take or relatable gripe to make you nod, laugh, or even reconsider how you leave the next party.

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Transcript

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

Hey, Kavino and Rich. Steve Cavino and Rich. I hate the Irish. Davis.

[Rich Davis]

You know what? I didn't even turn the lights on. Do you even know what the it is? Where are we?

[Steve Covino]

It's Kavino and Rich. We are streaming live so hit them lights, man.

[Dan Beyer]

Rich is already on vacation.

[Steve Covino]

I know. It's our last day before vacation. Is vacation eve on vacation? Steve? Happy St. Patty's Day.

[Rich Davis]

Top of the morning to ya.

[Steve Covino]

To top of the afternoon. Tapa de noche.

[Rich Davis]

Is that how you say it?

[Steve Covino]

Tapa de noche. Odal. It's a Taco Tuesday.

[Rich Davis]

There we go.

[Steve Covino]

WBC Taco Tuesday. Hey, hope you're having a happy St. Patty's Day. Enjoying a nice green brouhaha as we rock out to the Irish jig. Yeah, that's Iowa. Irish Sam. We got Danny G. We got Dan Byer, we got you and we got a really great game tonight. I'm so excited. Venezuela usa. Hope you had a Team Venezuela sort of night last night beating Italy 4 to 2. And hey, Italy did Italy proud, man. Italian Americans represented with class and respect and gabagu and mozarte and O and a and espresso. Oh. So did a great job but fell short last night and Team USA got their hands full versus Venezuela. We're going to talk about that some NFL. We got some games to play, prizes to give away and more. Again, I'm Covino with my sweet green for St. Patty's Day Yankees hat and my green Accessories ready to go today?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, buddy.

[Steve Covino]

Well, I'm not saying goodbye when it's. When the show's over. I'm just leaving.

[Rich Davis]

So we got to talk about the Irish, not the Fighting Irish. Put them up. Put them up. I got to talk about their cuisine and how I got to have corned beef and cabbage.

[Steve Covino]

If I want to manage, I got

[Rich Davis]

to either get a recipe or something. Because my grandparents, my mom's dad, last name Dempsey, I'm a quarter Irish.

[Steve Covino]

Pappy Dempsey.

[Rich Davis]

Ah, Pappy Dempsey.

[Steve Covino]

Good old Pappy Dempsey.

[Rich Davis]

When my grandmother once a year would make corned beef and cabbage, it tasted like wet socks. And people are like, I love it.

[Steve Covino]

I'm like boiled potatoes to me.

[Rich Davis]

It's like. It's the one thing we fake like. Don't. Now listen, I'm a big fan of a traditional Reuben corned beef, some dressing.

[Steve Covino]

Rich is only a fan of Ruben Studdard. He voted for that guy for American Idol. I mean, that's the only Ruben. He's a fan.

[Rich Davis]

But I know I'm. If I were to say, what's my favorite sandwich? Reuben's a top three for sure. Corned beef is fine, but hot corned beef and cabbage, go.

[Steve Covino]

I don't know.

[Rich Davis]

When people say they like it, maybe no one ever cooked it the right way in my family because I just remember spitting it into napkins and slowly getting rid of it.

[Steve Covino]

I think I'm the only guy that could say this, respectfully, being a quarter Irish, right? And if you don't believe me, you can kiss my red ass hairs.

[Commercial Announcer]

Whoa.

[Steve Covino]

When it comes to cuisine, I don't think the Irish are leading the pack. They're not leading the fight here. When it comes to being, you know, fighters and, and, and great partiers, drinkers and. Yeah, sure, why not?

[Rich Davis]

They could drink you under the table.

[Steve Covino]

The Irish bring it. They have great culture, but the food is just, eh. From the outside looking in, I'm sure Irish people would, you know, full on. Irish people might disagree, but no, I

[Rich Davis]

think they would agree because no one's ever said, hey, what do you want to do tonight?

[Steve Covino]

We're doing.

[Rich Davis]

Take care. You want some Italian? You want Mex? No, I want Irish. Who would ever be like, I want Irish food. You wanna go for Irish tonight? It's trash.

[Steve Covino]

I say that respectfully. A nice harp or something, A nice Guinness, you know, a nice maybe about.

[Rich Davis]

Maybe like a shepherd's pie on. A nice shepherd's pie is the one thing that you can do really well on like a. On like a Chilly day party.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Fills you up on that Irish night. Yeah, Chili Irish night. But you know what they're great for? I'll tell you this. And if you want to shout out some ginger athletes that I don't know,

[Rich Davis]

I'm gonna shout out one.

[Steve Covino]

One that that warm your heart.

[Rich Davis]

I'm gonna shout out one Irish ginger and call today.

[Commercial Announcer]

Who?

[Rich Davis]

Conan o', Brien, Best Irish guy. I'm a big Conan fan.

[Steve Covino]

I like his dance moves.

[Rich Davis]

Team Coco. And I didn't watch the Oscars, but any clip I saw of him played it. I applaud Conan o'. Brien.

[Steve Covino]

Conan's the best, bro. Yeah, he's my face. One of my favorites. I was Sam, my favorite Irishman, Canelo Alvarez.

[Rich Davis]

Just for the record, you could be a Sam. You could be an o' Brien of sorts. If I told you I was Sam was Conan o' Brien's nephew, you'd believe it. Oh, thank you.

[Steve Covino]

Thank you much. I believe if you were his nephew, I'd believe it. So not known for the cuisine, but known for being great people. I said fighters because some great boxers, man of Irish descent, great athletes, great beer and whiskey. The whiskey, of course, whiskey. The Irish goodbye is something that I think has come in handy so many times in my life. Might as well call it the Mexican goodbye or the half breed goodbye, because I use it all the time.

[Rich Davis]

You want to credit the Irish for some good beer and their goodbye.

[Steve Covino]

I do it at sporting events, I do it at your parties. And I think that some people aren't a fan and it rubs people the wrong way. But I'm telling you, there's a great use for it. I want to know your thoughts at 87799 on Fox.

[Rich Davis]

The overall question is, are you offended by the Irish goodbye? When someone at a party, an event just goes home and doesn't announce it and then after a while you're like, hey, where Camino go?

[Steve Covino]

I think it's a nice humble way of just peacing out. Like you really gotta, you know, do like the Italians do and give everybody. And then mwah.

[Rich Davis]

And then mwah.

[Steve Covino]

And I gotta have a hairy. I gotta have stubble to stubble on my cheeks. I gotta play slap ass and give everybody a kiss before I gonna take 25 minute process. 25 minutes. Especially if you're partying at Rich's house. That's the thing. A lot of times when I'm in mixed company. Here's when you could do it. I think it's a party night.

[Rich Davis]

You wanna.

[Steve Covino]

You don't wanna Bring down the vibe. Sometimes everybody is partying at their own pace.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Sometimes I already hit my, my. I call it my Forrest Gump, where I, I hit this point and I'm like, I'm gonna go home now. And I just turn around, I wanna go like when I stop running.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

I don't wanna explain anymore. And then there's other people that still wanna continue running and partying. And when you announce your goodbye, it's like a signal to everybody else that maybe it's time to wrap up. And I don't think that's fair. Right. So in other words, if Rich is having a party and I hit my social limits.

[Rich Davis]

You hit your forest.

[Steve Covino]

I hit my Forrest Gump. If I announce my goodbye, I feel like I'm sending signals to everybody else.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, maybe I should say goodbye. Yeah, that.

[Steve Covino]

Maybe it's time. Maybe I'm overstaying my welcome. And hey, is Rich's party winding down? I'm not trying to kill that vibe. And then there's another reason. A lot of times in mixed company, Rich will have, you know, parents from his kids school, little kids on his baseball team's parents, all these mixed people, people from his softball team. I gotta now say goodbye to 80 people I don't even know. That's the thing. So I hear you. I got to just dip out. You don't need to announce your goodbye. It's not. What is it? What is it? What's that saying, you don't need to announce your departure. It's not an airline on social media. You don't need to say, just go away. Just go. Just go. I'm never offended by that.

[Rich Davis]

It's not a train station, it's not an airport.

[Steve Covino]

You just politely moonwalk out.

[Rich Davis]

What about the, what about the, the guitar thing you do?

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, I got to help change subjects. I guess that's, that's how you back out of a conversation. Like if, if you get Rich Davis and cornered into a conversation.

[Rich Davis]

Sorry, my verb.

[Steve Covino]

You know, when you get Rich Davis and he's talking about like his little kids softball team or tease bets or his new backyard or something like that. He's talking about his grass. He's talking about his, his Kentucky bluegrass. He's real pumped about.

[Rich Davis]

Well, damn, Byron. Appreciate that. Sorry you don't have curb appeal like me and DB you got, you got herb appeal.

[Steve Covino]

You point at the speaker. You point at the speaker and oh, that's my jam. You play the air guitar and just dip away. It's called, it's called the G Car, G chord, dip away.

[Rich Davis]

I love that in the middle of a conversation. Kavino, just.

[Steve Covino]

Yo, bro, that's great, man. Where'd you get to see it, at Home Depot? Sweet

[Rich Davis]

Tremolo Bar.

[Steve Covino]

And you just. You just. Yeah, just dance your way out of that conversation.

[Rich Davis]

Can I try?

[Steve Covino]

Sorry, man. I was rocking out.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, wait, hold on. Let me try.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, go.

[Rich Davis]

Yo, Kavino, tell me again about the. The fight of the week.

[Steve Covino]

You point it. You point at the ceiling. Yo, that's my jam.

[Rich Davis]

What did you say? This weekend it's gonna be the fight of the year.

[Steve Covino]

Hold on one second. And you just air guitar your way out of that conversation. You could do that in real life and at a party and do the Irish goodbye, and it's okay. So I'm here to tell you because a lot of times I pull the Irish goodbye and people are like, does he think he's better than us? And it's, no, I'm just not. It's actually the opposite. I don't think I'm that important to this shindig, to this Irish jig where I need to announce to everybody I'm out. I think. I think that's lame. I think that's lame, and I don't

[Rich Davis]

want to be that, so.

[Steve Covino]

So I just dip out.

[Rich Davis]

On St. Patty's Day, we salute you, the Irish.

[Steve Covino]

That's it.

[Rich Davis]

For your vibe. For your corned beef, not with cabbage. For House of Pain on a sandwich.

[Steve Covino]

Dude. House of Pain. I know you may think one thing now, but they were legit back in the day.

[Rich Davis]

Of course, Conan o'.

[Steve Covino]

Brien. They made me jump around. What else? My nana. Who else? What else?

[Rich Davis]

What else is from Ireland? Conor McGregor.

[Steve Covino]

Patty Pimblett. Patty Pimblett. I don't know.

[Rich Davis]

How do you have Patty?

[Steve Covino]

The Baddie Boondock Saints.

[Rich Davis]

I'm gonna go now.

[Steve Covino]

And whoever else you want to shout out. 877-99-FOX. We celebrate the Irish today on Covino and Rich. And again, I'm just here to tell you that the Irish goodbye is fantastic. Use it wisely. Don't abuse it. Don't abuse it. And don't let anyone, like, shame you for using it.

[Rich Davis]

You know, the St. Patty's Day parade we all have been to. Well, not me, unfortunately. We've all been to maybe a victory parade for our team or something, right? We've all been to. You know, in New York City, there's a lot of parades, Puerto Rican Day Parade, all these, you know, big, big party parades. St. Patty's Day parade, first parade ever.

[Steve Covino]

Dude, Makes me think of the fugitive. Remember where he blends in? He gets the hat out of the trash can.

[Rich Davis]

Remember that?

[Steve Covino]

Punches it out. Yeah. One of the best parades for sure. Especially, you know, partying in New York City on our come up, the Irishman. You a fan of that movie?

[Rich Davis]

The long movie? Yeah, it was long.

[Steve Covino]

You know, I don't want to shout that. I take that. I take that shout out bad.

[Rich Davis]

I'll wrap it with this. And then, Sam, you could go.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

I really do wish that one time in my life someone prepared corned beef and cabbage, and I was really able to be like, you know, that was delicious. Because there are Irish people that are like, no, no, you just don't. You know how a lot of times people say, like, wait, would you say

[Steve Covino]

your favorite Irish sandwich was my favorite Irish sandwich? Yeah. Didn't you say your favorite sandwich?

[Rich Davis]

I said, I like the Reuben.

[Steve Covino]

I'm about to make you change your mind.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, I got it.

[Steve Covino]

Did you forget the turkey o' toole from Bennegan's?

[Rich Davis]

That was a good one. On a personal roll.

[Steve Covino]

Remember there was an o before the tool?

[Rich Davis]

Oh, tool.

[Steve Covino]

Turkey o' tool was fantastic on the sourdough pretzel bun at Banagin.

[Rich Davis]

Because I know there's someone listening right now. At least one person, probably millions or thousands that are like, no, man, he's never had it good. Like, think of how we just never prepared brussels sprouts the right way. As kids. We thought they were trash. Now brussels sprouts everyone orders at restaurants. We just figured out.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

How to cook them.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Like, to me, I'm sure there's someone that slays corned beef and cabbage. But I'll tell you who wasn't my grandma, because it was ass boiled socks. I remember being like, this is the worst thing ever. I didn't look forward to St. Patty's Day because I was like, oh, got to eat corned beef and cabbage.

[Steve Covino]

Well, tradition. Today's the day where everybody is Irish and Irish eyes are smiling and kiss me, I'm Irish. And enjoy a green something. Some green eggs and ham. Yeah. All right. So if there's anything you want to share or any props you want to give to the Irish, by all means, thank you again for. For Conan O' Brien and all the. And all the O' Briens and. And thank you, guys. 87799 on Fox. What up, Sam?

[Rich Davis]

Sorry. I got so much Irish porn out of me right now. So the movie Hamnet, the two lead actors, Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Both Irish.

[Steve Covino]

She just won Best Actress.

[Rich Davis]

She won the best Actress? Yes, yes. Best Actress. I remember looking her up because I'm like, who won? She's an Irish actress. Jessie Buckley. Yep.

[Steve Covino]

She won for Hamnet.

[Rich Davis]

And then if I'm thinking of the best movie about Jimmy Hoffa, I don't think of the Irishman. I think of the movie Hoffa with Jack Nicholson. That's what I wanted to add.

[Steve Covino]

You ever seen that movie?

[Rich Davis]

It's good.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. It's been a minute, though.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, it's been a minute.

[Steve Covino]

It's good. So. Thank you, guys. Wear some green. And by the way, if you don't wear green today, I. Are you anti Irish? I think you are rich.

[Rich Davis]

You know what? What, do you hate the Irish or something?

[Steve Covino]

But you know what? On that note, I'm going straight to

[Rich Davis]

baseball practice after this.

[Steve Covino]

Speaking of baseball. And on that note, I'm in baseball mode. I don't mean this completely, but I kind of do. You know what? I have.

[Rich Davis]

Yo, own it, dude. Say it fully.

[Steve Covino]

No, no, no. Because I was gonna say, if you're not watching Venezuela vs USA tonight, no

[Rich Davis]

USA,

[Steve Covino]

then you're not American. You're un American. I feel like you're un American if you're not watching tonight.

[Rich Davis]

Un American, huh?

[Steve Covino]

Because you see all these countries and the pride they have. Like, you don't understand pride. You don't understand culture. You don't get it. If you're not watching to back up Team USA Tonight. Look, I'm not a big hockey fan, but when USA is in the finals or there's a game that people are telling me, dude, you need to watch, I'm going to tune in.

[Rich Davis]

I'm gonna watch. Rewind.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

There's one person in this room that didn't wake up early to watch a gold medal game.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, but I didn't know. Come on. I'm in California, bro. Bro, I watched everything.

[Rich Davis]

Watch your own American. Says the guy who wouldn't wake up early morning cup of coffee to watch

[Steve Covino]

Team USA win the golden, bro. 7, 8am yeah, we told you in that. That edition of Weekend Hobnob. You don't know. My nighttime struggles start at 5am out here so early, man. That doesn't mean I wasn't super prideful and like, yeah. Hell yeah, dude. I wore my USA Hockey jersey that whole day.

[Rich Davis]

This guy's a fraud.

[Steve Covino]

I feel like you're un American. There's no excuse for you not watching tonight.

[Rich Davis]

Now what? I think you are Hacksaw Jim Duggan.

[Steve Covino]

What?

[Rich Davis]

I really.

[Steve Covino]

What I really wanted to say, and

[Rich Davis]

I have to say, tough guy.

[Steve Covino]

I have it written down here. Honestly, you and I are not that cool. We could never be that cool. It's like, you know how you know your people without even really knowing? Like, I know a fight fan when I see one. I'm. I give him the vato nod. I'm like, that guy likes fights. When people like what you like. Like, yeah, that guy's cool, or, yeah, he's a Yankees fan, or he's a Mets fan. Or when you have things in common.

[Rich Davis]

Perfect.

[Steve Covino]

Like, if you're not watching this game, I'm not saying we can't hang, but we're never really gonna be that cool. You know why? It just goes to show you how different we are. Like. Like, you ever call a friend.

[Rich Davis]

I get what you're saying.

[Steve Covino]

You ever call a friend and you're like, yo, dude, are you watching? Because there's something big on. And he's like, oh, it's on tonight. What time? It's on right now. You realize that that friendship's not as dope as you thought it was because you're not on the same page. If you have nothing going on of importance. Like, it's not your kid's recital. You don't have, like, some sort of business banquet going on. You're saying it's some sort of award ceremony.

[Rich Davis]

What you're saying is that it's the most random of Tuesday nights.

[Steve Covino]

Tuesday night.

[Rich Davis]

Put it on in the background.

[Steve Covino]

You can Manhattan. And by the way, St. Patty's night, even if you're going out to party.

[Rich Davis]

Great.

[Steve Covino]

The game's on. That's fine. You could do both. Yeah, if you're not tuning in, we're not that cool, me and you. So maybe un American was a little strong, but you and I are not. Like, we're not the same cat.

[Rich Davis]

How about says you're a communist. We're not watching.

[Steve Covino]

We're not the same guy. And I'm not saying that everyone should strive to be like me.

[Rich Davis]

I got problems. Kino said you should move to North Korea and stay there. If you don't watch tonight, believe me,

[Steve Covino]

you don't want to be like me. I'm difficult. But you and I are not the same cat. If you're not tuning in tonight, the end. Like, we're not as cool as I'd like to be. Put it that way.

[Rich Davis]

Well, we got a couple calls on the Irish goodbye, and then, you know what? Perfect transition. We are going to talk some NFL free agency. We're going to play the last one standing. But I have a thought, and it has to do with sports families based on something you just said, which is you spurred a thought in an article I read. So we're going to get to that. Say hi to Matt in Alaska, though, first. Hey, Matty. Matt.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, Matt. Yo, Matt. Matt.

[Caller/Mr. G]

Matt.

[Steve Covino]

No. Instead, Rich hung up on the let's

[Rich Davis]

say hi to Gerard.

[Steve Covino]

He just left without saying goodbye.

[Dan Beyer]

Hey, Jared, you're on now from Pennsylvania.

[Caller/Mr. G]

Oh, hey, guys. First off, the Irish goodbye is the greatest thing that you can possibly do. It is any of your listeners don't know how to do it. They need to master it. Last fall, two of my friends got married and I actually had to sign the marriage certificate. And I was in a room with 80 people that are I consider friends. Those game seven of the world Series, and my buddy that was getting married, he hates baseball. And I told him I had to leave at 7 and not to tell anyone else. He's like, why? Because of baseball? And I'm like, yeah, it's game seven of the World Series, dude. Like, I need to leave. I was like, just don't tell anyone else. I just pulled the Irish goodbye, gave a nod to a couple people across the room and dipped out.

[Rich Davis]

No one knows.

[Caller/Mr. G]

It was one of the greatest games ever, dude.

[Steve Covino]

You want to know the other great time to pull it out? And by the way, I mean, I mean to pull the Irish move. Exit Irish goodbye. Thanks for sharing, buddy. I appreciate it. Let me tell you about the uncle life. I mean, it's wonderful and grand and great to have your own kids and playing sports and devoting your entire weekend to taking them to a million travel leagues. Hey, but you know what's cool? When you roll up to your nephew or niece's soccer game or their flag football game and you show up and they're all happy to see you, and then you just dip away into the crowd like you're Homer Simpson and you go right back to your car. That's the best because you came, you rooted them on, and then you just peaced out.

[Rich Davis]

You know, I will say, one of the best benefits of the Irish goodbye on St Patty's Day is when you do have to bail from a party earlier than expected, but you want to show face or support a friend or, you know, you want to show up because you care about the people.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Like, man, the party starts at seven. I got to dip at eight.

[Steve Covino]

You know what?

[Rich Davis]

I bet you if I just dip out at 8, it'll take people a Good hour to be like, hey, yes. Where's Steve going? You get credit for that hour where they're looking for you. I thought about you. Like, if you left, let's say we had people over my house.

[Steve Covino]

You showed. You showed face and that's it.

[Rich Davis]

If we had people at my house for like a fight night or a playoff game or something. If Kavito, let's say, left at 8:30, I guarantee it would be 9 something. When someone's like, yo, where's Kof? Where's Kavita?

[Steve Covino]

Like, I'm not saying bail on your grandma. Like if. If someone's like really, really old.

[Rich Davis]

Kavito said, visit your grandparents at the, at the old folks home. Say, hey, grandma, I'll be right back. Is elite.

[Steve Covino]

And then say, psych.

[Rich Davis]

She'll be, oh, he was here.

[Steve Covino]

Where are you going? To the bathroom. Be back later.

[Rich Davis]

All right. By life, I guess he left.

[Steve Covino]

No. Yeah, you know, use it appropriately.

[Rich Davis]

I was there all day.

[Steve Covino]

And by the way, as we move on, we'll take your phone calls at 877-99-FOX. If you're not watching tonight.

[Rich Davis]

Yes.

[Steve Covino]

What does that say about you and. And you being a sports fan? Honestly, I get it. Maybe baseball's not your thing. Everybody, Everybody has their thing. College basketball isn't necessarily my thing. But yes, of course I'm watching the important games. If anything, they're on in the background. If you don't have the game on tonight in some capacity, are you losing in the household? Do your kids run the show? Is Vanderpump rules more important? It's just beyond me. You gotta watch it. The excitement level is gonna be through the roof.

[Rich Davis]

Well, can I give you a little story I saw on social media, and I thought this was so poignant to what you're saying.

[Steve Covino]

Okay, let's hear it.

[Rich Davis]

We all are in relationships or have dated or are single, whatever the case may be. Everyone's got their own status. Yeah, I saw a really interesting story about the biggest decision a woman could make.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, boy.

[Rich Davis]

You know, we always talk about the biggest decision you can make as a man is, you know, you pick the right wife, life is easy. You pick the wrong wife, life can get difficult. A spouse is a choice that could really create an easier, difficult path for you. They're saying, I'll say, the life of a woman that ends up with a dude that's a big sports fan versus the woman that ends up with a dude that's like, yeah, I don't watch any sports. Her life is drastically different.

[Steve Covino]

Absolutely.

[Rich Davis]

They're saying like, Danny G. Think of your habits. Lakers game on the background. Every Sunday during NFL season, you're probably going to push your kids to play a lot of sports. You're active yourself versus that guy that I have a heart a hard time usually relating to. That's like, yeah, I'm not into sports. The I'm not into sports guy versus a sports fan. That are the lives a woman will live.

[Steve Covino]

I'm not saying one is better. I agree with you, Rich. So I'm not saying one is better than the other.

[Dan Beyer]

I am.

[Steve Covino]

Well, Danny G. Is. I'm not saying, like, I'm a better guy. I don't even. I don't understand. You could be an obsessed sports fan. Like, yeah, you might.

[Dan Beyer]

You might.

[Steve Covino]

You got to have a healthy relationship. Yeah.

[Dan Beyer]

You might not want to be with

[Steve Covino]

someone who takes it too far. Right. He's wearing. To not have any sports in your life.

[Dan Beyer]

That's so strange.

[Rich Davis]

Isn't that wild to you? And there are men.

[Steve Covino]

There's a lot. There's a lot.

[Rich Davis]

Not trying to. Not trying to knock anyone. But there's people that. Their instinct is like, they don't watch any sports. And their wife never has to think of the thought of, like, well, he's gonna want to watch.

[Caller/Mr. G]

Right.

[Rich Davis]

Blank or this or.

[Steve Covino]

So what's the drastic difference aside from like that never being a factor? Is there. Is there like a difference in the relationship or dynamic or anything?

[Rich Davis]

They say the mood swings.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, yeah.

[Rich Davis]

A wife will never deal with the sudden burst of joy or the guy's just sort of angry based on the team winning or losing.

[Steve Covino]

I think my friend appreciates it because my anxiety kicks in. Like tonight I'm gonna be so nervous. Right. So then I start cleaning the house like you, Danny. Danny, you've mentioned that. I do it on like, I start cleaning the counter, I start sweeping because I can't bear to look at what's going on.

[Dan Beyer]

So, yeah, Silver and black Sundays. I'm doing a lot of vacuuming.

[Steve Covino]

Yo. For real. Because the anxiety's kicking in.

[Dan Beyer]

It's nervous energy.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. And you know what? And I'm not saying they're exactly the same, but a lot of times that non sports dad is. Is also the dad that doesn't necessarily actively sign their kid a pre tee ball, soccer, flag football, all the things

[Steve Covino]

so that there's plenty of ways to gain confidence in your life, but you're really. Your kid is, I feel, missing out on a really great experience.

[Rich Davis]

Every little kid, every little confidence. Every little kid's first confidence is gained through sports.

[Steve Covino]

I agree. And if you don't vibe with it, you find what you're good at through sports. So your thoughts on that and your thoughts on like not tuning in, like it's, it's almost like a litmus test of sorts. Because you can go into the office tomorrow. Like, you watch the game and guys like, what game? Like, oh, you write them, you write them off the holiday list. You're off my Christmas card list. Get out of my face.

[Rich Davis]

We know still sends out Christmas cards.

[Steve Covino]

You see what I mean though? Like, you know where people stand. Like, I knew it.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, John from accounting watched a game last night.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, I'm sorry, what game?

[Steve Covino]

Oh, I knew it. John, you loser.

[Rich Davis]

John, throw me this. Let me see how you throw.

[Steve Covino]

All right, your thoughts on that because Team USA needs your support tonight. 87799 on Fox. If you're not watching, you're un American. Oh, I can't.

[Rich Davis]

I can't just leave in the middle.

[Steve Covino]

No, no, you can't.

[Rich Davis]

No. Irish.

[Steve Covino]

I was about to.

[Rich Davis]

Irish goodbye.

[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

oh hey Sam, since you're the sound architect on the ones and twos, can I get a little whiskey in the jar O later. Some Metallica? Absolutely. I love the part when James Hetfield goes that part. That's my favorite part.

[Dan Beyer]

Cove, earlier you mentioned House of Pain. Yeah, about some shamrocks and shenanigans.

[Steve Covino]

Ooh, how about some Boom Shalak Rock Boom?

[Rich Davis]

How about a shamrock shake? Yeah, I could go for one of those.

[Steve Covino]

Happy St. Patty's Day from Covino and Rich. And if you just joined us, we established that the Irish goodbye is awesome. It's not rude. Don't let anyone gaslight into saying or into thinking it's rude. It's awesome. Use it wisely. We're live from the Fox Sports Radio studio and Fox Sports Radio Bracket challenges live. Now that the matchups are set, be sure to complete your [e-mail] right now in Fact, I did mine this morning.

[Rich Davis]

I did mine yesterday. I'm, I'm ready to roll, man.

[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

I mean, I feel harsh saying that, but you know what? How about you're not my friend, really. You gotta go Main Street. I'm an American.

[Rich Davis]

No, you're gonna ship them to North Korea.

[Steve Covino]

That's right. And by the way, it's all relative to the size of your steeple. Some people watch more than me and all I'm requesting is you have it on. That's all I'm saying. Like, I'm not saying you need to be glued to your seat with the popcorn watching every pitch.

[Rich Davis]

The championship game in the World Baseball classic tonight on St. Patty's Day, who takes the hill for Team USA? Nolan McClain.

[Steve Covino]

That's your boy.

[Rich Davis]

Of Irish descent.

[Steve Covino]

That's awesome.

[Rich Davis]

And I do wonder. I was asking around here at the Fox Sports Radio studios, I'm a big Mets fan, so I watched Nolan McClain last year. The guy has movement. Dare I say this? I'm not saying he's one of the best pitchers in the league. That's to be proven. He has to. He has to, you know, have a really great season this year. He's actually, I believe, number two as far as favorites to win rookie of the year because he had such a great campaign when he got called up at the end of last year. His movement is like no other. I've never seen a guy's ball move on the TV screen. So when you're watching tonight, Wiffle balls out there, he's throwing wiffle balls at times. And you know what? I want everyone to take note because this, this could be the beginning of like, oh, remember when Nolan McClain, no one really knew him, because I think you're about to see this guy become one of the premier pitchers in the National League. I'm not saying he's there yet.

[Steve Covino]

Well, it's a big stage, but I

[Rich Davis]

mean, you're talking about a big stage to give some confidence to this guy. So tonight, no. 1 McClain takes the hill.

[Steve Covino]

Eduardo Rodriguez for Venezuela. So it's going to be a hell of a matchup because this Venezuela team plays with a lot of fire, with a lot of heart. Like, I'm not downplaying them. I think Altuve's got the fomo, dude. Altuve's in the stands. Like, I wish I was there. Yeah, he wishes he was playing on his team because they're so good. So we have more to get to. There's a story about Cam Schlitler. We got last one standing on Tuesday. We got phone calls coming in. Alaska's checking in. 87799 on five.

[Rich Davis]

Alaska.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. But let's go to our boy Dan Beyer with an update.

[Rich Davis]

What's up, db?

[Steve Covino]

Hey, db.

[Dan Beyer]

Guys, dogs are barking in Alaska, but we start in Denver with the Bronco swung a deal with the Miami Dolphins to acquire wide receiver Jalen Waddle. Here are the details of the deal. Waddle at a fourth round pick that's number 111 overall. Go to Denver. The Broncos give Miami three picks, including a first rounder that's number 30 overall, a third rounder number 94 overall and a fourth rounder number 130 overall. As part of that swap, the Eagles sign free agent wide receiver Marquis Hollywood Brown today. A one year deal for him. Colts signed corner Cam Taylor Britt to a one year deal. The Texans in free agent guard Wyatt Teller to a. The Wall Street Journal says that the NFL season will begin on Wednesday, September 9th. The NFL unable to host a Friday night game this year. So the game likely in Seattle, but that won't be confirmed until a later date by the NFL. The Rams 49ers game scheduled for Melbourne, Australia, scheduled to be played Thursday, September 10th. That's according again to the Wall Street Journal. First four tonight in Dayton. UMBC against Howard, 7:00 Eastern time. Winner gets Michigan on Thursday and Buffalo in the NCAA tournament. TE NC State approximately 9:30 Eastern time in a battle of 11 seeds. Winner of that game will face BYU in Portland on Thursday. Duke freshman Cam Boozer, a unanimous first team All American selection by the Associated Press. Don't let employee turnover slow down business. Express employment professionals finds the talent you need to keep productivity on track from the warehouse to the front office. Express staffs all jobs. Visit express pros.com today. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson doubtful to face the Pacers tonight. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards gonna miss a week or two with inflammation in his right knee. And the detail details on what's going on in Miami, US and Venezuela coverage at 7 Eastern on Fox. First pitch, 8 o' clock Eastern time for the WBC championship game. Guys, back to you.

[Rich Davis]

No Dan Byer, thanks, bud. You know, I was this morning I thought of your DB when I heard about the Waddle news going down. As you said, Waddle no longer a Miami Dolphin. And the Broncos odds of the super bowl jumped up significantly with the acquisition of Waddle. And then I wondered, man, a first round pick? And then I realized, I realized Wada was a sixth overall pick when he was drafted. So I guess if anything, seems like a pretty fair deal on both sides. What are you feeling?

[Dan Beyer]

Yeah, I like it from Denver's perspective, number 30 overall, I probably wouldn't want to draft a receiver in that spot anyway. They get someone that's proven and they could be opposite Cortland Sutton and give Bo Nix another target. I didn't mind their young wide receivers. I just, you couldn't necessarily count on them all the time. And so I think that's why you see the Broncos was going or making this move.

[Rich Davis]

You can make the argument that the Niners made and said, hey, you know what, what did Mike Evans say? I feel like the Niners were one piece away and I'm that piece. And you could argue, you could argue that Denver, minus the bone, Knicks injury, add another wide receiver. Why would they not sort of pick up where they left off?

[Dan Beyer]

Yeah, I like Denver a lot. I have in the super bowl in my preseason picks this year.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

So Denver looking good.

[Steve Covino]

Thank you, Dan. Now going to the phones. 87799 on Fox. 87799 on Fox. We got Mr. G and his class from Reddington on hold calling in from Alaska. I believe they're at the Iditarod race.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, let's say check the hotline.

[Steve Covino]

Mr. G. Welcome to Cavino and Rich on FOX Sports Radio.

[Caller/Mr. G]

Well, hello to the Covino and Rich show. No, we're not on the Iditarod trail, but we are on the, we're from Reddington, which is one of the founders of the Iditarode sled Dog race. And actually a lot of time started here just outside of Wasilla and now the restart's up in Willow, Alaska. But we are super excited, my class and I to announce really kind of give an update on the current sled dog race.

[Steve Covino]

Go right ahead.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. I mean, I didn't know we were doing sled dog updates. Well, let's hear it. Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Well, it's a continuation of Dan Byers. We're going to the Ididarod update. What's up?

[Caller/Mr. G]

Perfect. So here's what we got. You guys ready?

[Rich Davis]

I've never been more ready.

[Caller/Mr. G]

1. We are excited to announce that Jesse Holmes is 64 miles from home and could be the 2026.

[Rich Davis]

Look at that.

[Dan Beyer]

Jesse Holmes.

[Rich Davis]

Wow. Hey, look at that.

[Steve Covino]

Great job. All right.

[Rich Davis]

Congratulations.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, Mr. G. Thanks for the call and. And thanks to the class from Redington. We appreciate you guys.

[Rich Davis]

Appreciate you guys checking in. You know, my dad went on Alaskan cruise once.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

By the way, thanks for the call, Jesse.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Dog sled race. The Iditarod things. We can have listeners in Alaska chime in.

[Rich Davis]

My dad said it's one of. One of the coolest things. If you ever go on like an Alaskan cruise and find your way there, take that dog sled. But you know what they do, the dogs? The one thing they don't tell you, they go to the bathroom while they run and you're on the sled. And if you catch them at the wrong time of day.

[Steve Covino]

That was the second part of the episode, but you interrupted it.

[Rich Davis]

Not to sound gross, but my dad said it's the one downfall is that if you catch it the wrong part of the day, there should have been of kicking it back at you.

[Steve Covino]

Well, right.

[Dan Beyer]

According to TikTok, happens in marathons as well with people. Yes, right.

[Rich Davis]

You know what? I've heard this as well.

[Steve Covino]

Do people kick it back like dogs do when they're real proud with their mess?

[Dan Beyer]

Don't film me from the back. Don't film me from the back.

[Rich Davis]

That's funny. Thank you, D.B.

[Steve Covino]

yeah, great job, Mr. G. And great job. His class in Redington for chiming in. I hope they're having a great time. Hope they enjoy it. Appreciate you. Thanks for the update, man.

[Rich Davis]

All right, listen, we got more Kavino and Rich. We're going to play last one standing. Can't wait for that. Plus we'll talk some NFL wide receivers on the move. He talked about waddle. What guys are going to make the biggest impact and who got better because of the wide receiver free agents. We'll get to that and more.

[Steve Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

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Oh, the rocking version. All right now, everybody, Boom, boom. House of pain is in effect. Like Stephen King writes horror. I got rhymes for you. Excuse me, senora. Oh, Masha, Brady, Kavino and rich, happy St. Patty's Day. And man, what's that new saying? Aura maxing Team USA aura off the charts is the headline.

[Rich Davis]

This is.

[Steve Covino]

They just rolled in. You're going to like this, guys. They just rolled in with the Team USA Hockey jerseys on.

[Rich Davis]

How cool is that? Did you guys see these pictures?

[Steve Covino]

Bryce Harper, they're all rocking the Team USA Hockey jerseys. Hugh, look at the huge jersey right here. Roman Anthony, what a stud. That guy's a stud. He's going to have a big game tonight.

[Rich Davis]

His sister's hot too.

[Steve Covino]

Yo, congrats to the Red Sox for having that guy. But they just rolled up in full confidence with those Team USA Hockey.

[Rich Davis]

You can't lose now. You can't roll up in the Team USA gold medal jerseys and then lose to Venezuela in the final.

[Steve Covino]

So they better win. I want that Team USA hat.

[Rich Davis]

Can't do it.

[Steve Covino]

It goes down tonight.

[Rich Davis]

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[Steve Covino]

Venezuela to the championship game for the first time. How cool is that? And did you see Ronald Duna Jr. Says he would rank this number one in his career. He loves the Atlanta Braves, but before the Braves he was born in Venezuela and it's where he comes from. So much pride on the line and what a big win. Really cool to see. And good run from Italy too.

[Rich Davis]

No doubt Italy should be proud too. That espresso machine works.

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[Rich Davis]

Now I have a Randall real life question for you guys and I know people in the Midwest where it's like about to be a polar vortex. Do not want to hear this, but it's like 100 degrees out here in LA today.

[Steve Covino]

I'm sorry, Nick Lachey called. It's 98 degrees.

[Rich Davis]

It is actually for real. 98 degrees right now.

[Steve Covino]

98 degrees and I'm supposed to have

[Rich Davis]

baseball practice with my son's team and they're all 5 and 6. They're T Ball kids. I'm thinking about canceling practice and Covino's like, cancel practice.

[Steve Covino]

I think you just want to get your last minute packing in because this guy's already mentally on vacation. He has an 11 o' clock flight tonight and he's using this as an excuse to dip out of practice. As coach Rich during the commercial night is too hot for a bunch of little kids to play outside. Are you joking me?

[Rich Davis]

During the commercial, two different dads texted me or called me saying like, yo, are we on tonight or what? And then I just texted like tonight,

[Steve Covino]

it's a beautiful day.

[Rich Davis]

And then I texted the dad the, the group chat of the coaches in the league and I go, would you guys cancel practice tonight? And immediately two of the coaches said yeah, if today was my practice, absolutely. It's 100 degrees. There's six.

[Steve Covino]

Nine. Bunch of wusses.

[Dan Beyer]

You're not exactly doing two A days here.

[Steve Covino]

And that's why I pointed out, no, it's 98 degrees. Not to make a stupid Nick Lachey reference. It's not 100 degrees and it's beautiful out.

[Rich Davis]

By the way, I'm wearing jeans.

[Steve Covino]

These little kids can't handle a little sweat. Give me a break.

[Rich Davis]

It's not beautiful out.

[Steve Covino]

You didn't play outside in 100 degree weather growing up.

[Caller/Mr. G]

Up.

[Steve Covino]

Mosquitoes biting you in the ass on a hot summer day. These kids can't handle a little swelter.

[Rich Davis]

It's 100 degrees and they're 6. It's not like they're teenagers that are like, yeah, I'm going to go drink out of the hose, you cheapskate.

[Steve Covino]

You're just trying to dip out and you know it.

[Rich Davis]

No, actually I, I'm the one that always wants to play. But now I just got two more coaches saying, yeah, I'd cancel.

[Steve Covino]

What a bunch of weenies. You're coaching dude.

[Rich Davis]

100 degrees.

[Steve Covino]

They're not teenagers.

[Rich Davis]

They're five and six year olds.

[Steve Covino]

You know what? I'll leave it to the public. Maybe. Maybe I'm a little off. That's my answer.

[Rich Davis]

All these kids are in kindergarten. You want, you know, fielding ground balls at 100 degrees.

[Steve Covino]

Where's the rubber hose, bro? Spray them down up your nose with the rubber hose. Come on.

[Rich Davis]

Your feedback.

[Steve Covino]

They're kids.

[Rich Davis]

They're resilient. Do you cancel or not? Plus last one standing. Hang tight. Hey, it's Kavino and Rich struggling to see up close. Make it visible with Viz.

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