The Dan Patrick Show (C&R) - "Wood, Wisdom, Wemby"

Date: October 9, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Hosts: Covino & Rich
Featured Contributors: Danny Beyer, Dan Beyer, Spotty

Episode Overview

This episode of Covino & Rich, broadcast on Fox Sports Radio, weaves humor, sports analysis, and pop culture commentary, exploring:

• How fan rivalry (razzing/busting) plays out and its personal and pop culture ramifications
• The intersection of the NFL and Taylor Swift in pop culture
• Viral misinformation in sports (AI, memes, and vetting sources)
• Travel woes and personal pet peeves (with plenty of listener call-ins)
• Recent sports news highlights, including Yankees and MLB playoff moments, Conor McGregor, and sensational NBA growth stories (featuring Victor Wembanyama)
• Midweek Major, a rapid-fire hot takes segment

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. The "Wood" Song & Kelsey/Jason and Taylor Swift Crossover

Timestamps: 00:56–02:41

• Lighthearted debate about Travis Kelce’s “Wood” song (referencing rumors, Taylor Swift, and pop culture’s current hyperfocus on the NFL/star relationships)
• Covino admits he "doesn't give a diddly squat about Taylor Swift music" but is into its cultural impact:

  "You can't expect me to care about music that my daughter listens to. I like it because she likes it, but I'll never like it for me." – Covino (01:44)

• The hosts agree the real story isn’t the music, but the confluence of the world’s biggest pop star and the NFL:

  "It's more of a pop culture thing than I care about Taylor Swift's music." – Rich (02:11)

2. "Razzing" and Sports Rivalries

Timestamps: 03:17–11:49

• The psychology and etiquette of “razzing” (playful or mean-spirited teasing about sports teams)
• Covino expresses his personal code:

  "I'm not like the razz type. Not with sports teams... I just choose to ignore it. I'm not taking the bait on this." – Covino (03:48)

• Listener calls share stories of avoiding or relishing competitive taunts, including moments of petty revenge and sports as a safe space.
• “Schadenfreude” and sports: Ben Maller called out for being the network’s biggest razz artist.
• Group consensus: Razzing is okay if close, but crossing boundaries—especially in someone’s home—is out of bounds.

  "If Ben Maller... laughed at the joy of my Niners losing a big game, I would not be friends with Ben Maller." – Rich (05:00)

• Petty moments of rooting against exes’ teams and coping with post-divorce antagonism are aired for laughs.

3. Mike’s Words of Wisdom (Recurring Segment)

Timestamps: 12:24–13:41, 24:50–26:09

• Weekly game where listeners repeat a witty maxim for a (literal) prize.
• This week:

  "Before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you do judge them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes."

• The audience calls in; after a couple of attempts, a lucky listener recites it verbatim and gets a C&R turbo ball.

4. Viral Sports Memes, AI, and Misinformation

Timestamps: 13:41–20:12

• Covino describes a viral image of Joe Flacco flying economy as an NFL QB.
  • Turns out the photo is real, but two years old—not current as social media suggested.
• Dan Beyer fact-checks:

  "Now, a simple Twitter Google search would show that this picture is like two years old." – Dan Beyer (16:00)

• Broader discussion about how hard it is to verify what’s real or AI-generated anymore—a sentiment that resonates with the audience and drives the conversation.

  "How do you know what to believe anymore?" – Covino (17:29)

5. Travel Pet Peeves (Listener Calls & Personal Gripes)

Timestamps: 19:06–21:53

• Topic pivots to personal and listener travel complaints:
  • Being forced to tip for unnecessary “help” at resorts (Rich: "You got to give some guy like a 10 or 20 because he carried your bag..." – 19:42)
  • Having to check carry-ons due to late boarding (Rich)
  • Annoying flight announcements that interrupt inflight entertainment (Covino)
  • Getting scammed out of inflight snacks/drinks due to fictitious turbulence (Danny Beyer)
• Callers and hosts share relatable annoyances, mining laughs and solidarity.

6. "Midweek Major" Hot Takes

Timestamps: 26:16–33:35

A rapid-fire breakdown of trending news and controversies:

• Bad Bunny's behavior at a Yankees game:
  • He didn't stand during "God Bless America." Hosts opine it’s a "bad look" ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show.

    "It’s not a uniting type of look... Stand up and sing along." – Covino (28:04)

• Conor McGregor's 18-month suspension:
  • Suspension for missing drug tests, but timing allows him to appear at a major upcoming UFC event. Disagreement over its importance, with some seeing it as major and others as a non-issue.
• NCAA to allow betting by student-athletes on professional sports:
  • Hosts alarmed, calling it "major" and potentially irresponsible:

    "Shouldn't we be teaching them financial responsibility?... It feels irresponsible." – Covino (32:42) "Slippery slope. Gambling is not for all... you know how many college kids are going to get a gambling trouble?" – Rich (32:54)

7. Latest Sports Updates

Timestamps: 33:42–36:25

• MLB Playoff scores, including Tigers forcing a Game 5.
• Noteworthy home runs, team news, and speculation about coaching changes (Bill Belichick rumored to leave North Carolina).
• Joe Flacco to start at QB for Bengals; questions about NFL travel policies resurface.

8. NBA Growth Story: Victor Wembanyama Still Growing

Timestamps: 36:24–42:57

• NBA pre-season buzz about emerging star Victor Wembanyama (Wemby) growing even taller over the offseason (up to 7’5”).
• Discussion of how players’ late growth spurts shape NBA careers; personal stories from hosts and crew.

  "Just when you thought this guy couldn't get any more big and dominant... Wemby just grew 2 inches in the off season." – Rich (41:52)

• Speculation on how exceptional size + agility will change the game:

  "No one's ever been 7’5”, three-point finger roll. It's coming soon." – Covino/Danny Beyer (42:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On sports razzing:

  "I'm not taking the bait on this. I'm not going to hit you back with something mean about your team." – Covino (04:24)

• On Bad Bunny and national anthem etiquette:

  "If you're trying to unite the country and we're trying to have a great time... it's gonna hurt you to stand up?" – Covino (28:04)

• On misinformation and viral sports memes:

  "How do you know what to believe anymore?" – Covino (17:29)
  "A simple Twitter Google search would show that this picture is like two years old." – Dan Beyer (16:00)

• On gambling and college athletes:

  "Slippery slope... You know how many college kids are going to get a gambling trouble?" – Rich (32:54)

• On NBA size:

  "Just when you thought this guy couldn't get any more big and dominant... Wemby just grew 2 inches in the off season." – Rich (41:52)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Taylor Swift/Kelsey Pop Crossover: 00:56–02:41
• Razzing & Sports Rivalry: 03:17–11:49
• Mike’s Words of Wisdom: 12:24–13:41, revisit/prizes 24:50–26:09
• Viral Memes, Fact Checking, Flacco Image: 13:41–20:12
• Travel Pet Peeves & Listener Calls: 19:06–21:53
• Midweek Major (Hot Takes): 26:16–33:35
• Sports News Update: 33:42–36:25
• NBA Segment on Wembanyama: 36:24–42:57

Tone and Style

• Conversational and playful, filled with quick wit and self-deprecating humor
• Relatable, tapping into everyday sports fandom experience
• Emphasis on community (through listener calls) and pop culture’s entanglement with sports

Summary Takeaways

• This episode expertly blends sports commentary, relatable humor, and timely debates on sports etiquette and pop culture.
• Listeners are taken through everything from fan rivalries and travel complaints to misinformation in the smartphone age and wild NBA growth spurts.
• The hosts’ recurring gags (Words of Wisdom, Midweek Major) and live listener interactions keep the show lively, interactive, and community-driven.

Whether you’re a diehard sports fan or simply enjoy the cultural circus around sports, the episode is a fast and fun ride—definitely “major,” not mid.