The Dan Patrick Show (C&R): Yankees Stripes, NBA Hurdle, Danny G./Abba
Date: April 25, 2026
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (C&R segment)
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Episode Overview
This lively episode of The Dan Patrick Show's C&R (Covino & Rich) segment ranges across sports and pop culture, with signature humor and debate. Key topics include the New York Yankees finally embracing an alternate jersey, fan and host reactions, the pace and drama of the NFL Draft, NBA playoff narratives (notably regarding the Knicks and Nuggets), and unusual moments in recent sports. The hour caps off with games, lighthearted banter, and a surprising ABBA performance in honor of the NFL Draft's number-one pick “Fernando.”
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. NFL Draft: Production, Performances, & Pacing
- Music Festival Vibes: The hosts riff on Bret Michaels (of Poison) performing with Wiz Khalifa at the draft, comparing the crowded spectacle to Coachella or Live Aid.
- “...when you see that crowd that looks like it’s freaking Coachella, there should be performers other than Roger Goodell...” (Rich Davis, 02:43)
- Draft Length & Social Media: Contrasts between old NFL Drafts that dragged on for over six hours (2007: 6:08 for round one) vs. the now leaner, faster, sub-3-hour experience.
- “...six hours and eight minutes. Come on. ...it was two hours and 53 minutes last night." (Rich Davis, 09:31)
- “We live in a world of social media where people’s attention spans...are almost non existent.” (Steve Covino, 09:51)
Timestamp Highlights
- [02:29] - Brett Michaels, NFL Draft crowd energy
- [09:31] - NFL Draft time then vs. now
2. Yankees’ Alternate Jersey Debate
- Breaking Tradition: The Yankees, famously staunch on tradition, are launching an alternate away jersey (not a City Connect).
- “...there’s so many crybaby fans...it’s like, dude, get a life.” (Steve Covino, 05:38)
- “...the Yankees...only two teams that don’t have an alternate uniform...It’s a team with no city [the A’s]...and the Yankees.” (Rich Davis, 06:17)
- Money & Merchandise: Hosts marvel the Yankees haven't cashed in sooner:
- "Think of how many Guidos in the Bronx and New Jersey would buy some New Jersey if it came out." (Rich Davis, 07:19)
- Judge’s Take: “[Aaron Judge] said, you know, we got advertising logos on our sleeve. So we broke tradition when we did that. So what’s the issue here? And the traditions in the pinstripes. Tradition is not in the away jerseys.” (Steve Covino, 07:05)
Timestamp Highlights
- [05:38] - Covino, Davis dissect jersey outrage
- [07:05] - Aaron Judge's tradition comment and advertising logos
3. NBA Playoffs: Narrative Pressure & Team Dynamics
- Knicks vs. Hawks: A wild Game 3 – Knicks blow a comeback and lose in the final seconds.
- “...the Knicks had a pretty sweet comeback, but then let it slip away.” (Rich Davis, 11:13)
- “They don’t close like C.J. McCollum.” (Iowa Sam, 11:44)
- Star Players Leaving = Team Improves? Hawks better without Trae Young, echoing historical examples (like the Red Sox post-Nomar Garciaparra).
- “...the best example of that ever was...Theo Epstein...has the huevos to be like, yeah, we got to get rid of Nomar...But getting rid of Nomar Garciaparra was what took the Red Sox to the next level.” (Rich Davis, 13:42)
- Denver Nuggets’ Pressure: Comparing the pressure on the Knicks vs. the Nuggets with Jamal Murray & Jokic.
- “If you have Jokic and Jamal Murray, you can’t be a first round knockout.” (Rich Davis, 12:40)
Timestamp Highlights
- [11:13] - Knicks-Hawks Game 3, endgame collapse
- [13:38] - Hawks improve post-Trae Young; historical comps
4. Odd Moments in Recent Sports
- O’Neill Cruz’s Rare HR: Pirates' O’Neill Cruz hits a HR that "doinks" off the very top of the foul pole—hosts marvel at seeing “things every week that we’ve never seen before.”
- “He hit a bomb so high so far that it hit the tippity top of the foul pole.” (Steve Covino, 17:37)
- “It proves the theory...it’s amazing that we all watch sports all the time and yet there’s still things every week that we’ve never seen before.” (Steve Covino, 18:14)
- Ball-in-Jersey Oddity: Logan Gilbert catches a line drive—ball gets stuck in his jersey. Is it a hit, an out? Hosts debate the rarely-seen play.
- “Let’s say the ball hit him in the chest and he fell down, but it stayed there...Wouldn’t that be...an out?” (Steve Covino, 19:01)
Timestamp Highlights
- [17:37] - O’Neill Cruz’s “doink” home run
- [18:37] - The ball-in-jersey “make the call” confusion
5. Listener Contest: “Brainwave” Game
- Onto Lighter (and Absurd) Fare: Hosts and callers play “Brainwave,” a game to see if the caller can match the hosts’ answers on various topics:
- "You want to do one more for fun?" (Rich Davis, 35:18)
- Sample Debates:
- Worst restaurant experience: wrong order, being ignored, or everyone eating without you?
- Best animal to fight off (elk, boar, or alligator)?
- **Raucous, playful energy; running jokes about “backdoor points.”
Timestamp Highlights
- [27:40] onward - "Brainwave" game rounds
6. Memorable Quotes & Moments
- On Uniforms & Change:
- “You have to like die that way when you’re old, right? Like...Gene Simmons has to look a certain way forever...It’s your trademark.” (Rich Davis, 03:18–03:39)
- Fabio Sighting:
- “She said he looked like a real life centaur in person.” (Steve Covino, 04:53)
- ABBA “Fernando” Parody for NFL Draft Pick:
- “There was something in the air tonight, the stars were bright, Fernando...” (Danny G., as Fernando, 46:42+)
- Sports Surprise:
- “Just when you thought you’d seen everything, you haven’t.” (Steve Covino, 19:36)
Funniest Running Gags
- Buying “a new jersey in New Jersey”
- Old hair rockers stuck in their trademark look
7. Sports Betting, Weekend Watch, and Pop Culture Plugs
8. Closing: Weekend Hobnob & Shoutouts
- Weekend Hobnob: Each host tosses out a pick for what to watch, bet on, or discuss socially.
- ABBA Moment: Danny G. delivers a deep-voiced “Fernando,” delighting the crew and Raider Nation.
Notable Quotes (with Attribution & Timestamps)
- On Yankees Alternate Jersey:
- "So we broke tradition when we did that [added advertising logos]. So what's the issue here? The tradition is in the pinstripes. Tradition is not in the away jerseys. No one cares about the away jersey." — Steve Covino [07:05]
- On Sports Surprises:
- "It proves the theory that...it's amazing that we all watch sports all the time and yet there's still things every week that we've never seen before." — Steve Covino [18:14]
- On Broken Restaurant Service:
- "Nothing is more annoying though when you're looking around, you're like, yo, is someone going to help us?...I almost feel like I've seen many people...wrestle an alligator, but a boar would f--- you up." — Rich Davis [34:46, 34:52]
- ABBA Parody:
- "There was something in the air tonight, the stars were bright, Fernando..." — Danny G. [46:42]
- On Nostalgic Hair:
- "It’s like they don’t ever want to cut their hair...It’s your trademark." — Steve Covino & Iowa Sam [03:35–03:39]
Timestamps Quick Reference
- [02:29] Brett Michaels, NFL Draft as music spectacle
- [05:38] Yankees alternate jerseys, host takes
- [07:05] Breaking tradition, Aaron Judge’s quote
- [09:31] NFL Draft time comparisons, attention spans
- [11:13] Knicks/Hawks Game 3 recap
- [13:38] Hawks' surprising success post-Trae Young, Nomar Red Sox analogy
- [17:37] O’Neill Cruz's rare home run
- [18:37] Odd ball-in-jersey baseball moment
- [27:40] Onset of "Brainwave" game — multiple rounds of Q&A
- [46:42] Danny G. sings “Fernando” for Raider Nation
Summary Takeaways
This C&R episode of The Dan Patrick Show is packed with energetic sports talk, nostalgia, and humor. From Yankees purists bristling at a new jersey to the paradox of teams thriving after benching stars, the hosts balance stats, silly hypotheticals, and pop culture references. The rare sports plays referenced — O’Neill Cruz’s “doink” blast and a baseball “caught” in a jersey — highlight why live sports still surprise us. The “Brainwave” game and Danny G’s ABBA tribute round out a show that’s at home with both sports diehards and casual pop culture fans.
For fans who missed this hour:
You’ll get lively debate on Yankees traditions, how the sports world’s changed with social media, fresh NBA playoff narratives, and plenty of quotable banter to drop next time you’re at the ballpark (or restaurant, waiting on service). And yes, you’ll even get a little ABBA with your draft coverage.