The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 1 – MLB Playoffs Start with a Bang, Aaron Boone Outmanages Himself

Date: October 1, 2025
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (iHeartPodcasts, Dan Patrick Podcast Network)
Host: Dan Patrick, with the Danettes (Paulie, Seaton, Todd, Marvin)

Overview

Today's episode kicks off the MLB playoffs with Dan and the Danettes recapping a thrilling start to October baseball, with standout pitching, clutch home runs, and the instant tension unique to the postseason. The show dives deep into questionable managerial decisions, notably Aaron Boone "outmanaging himself," and discusses the role—and limits—of analytics in modern baseball. The crew also shares some personal stories, debates about TV shows, and teases upcoming guests, most notably the return of Charlie Sheen.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. MLB Playoffs: High Drama and Standout Performances (02:28–05:34)

• Dan opens by reflecting on the heightened tension of the new playoff format, praising the intensity of best-of-three series and the critical nature of winning the first game.
• Highlights:
  • Tigers' Tarek Skubal: 7.2 IP, 14 strikeouts ("might be the best pitcher in baseball").
  • White Sox's Garrett Crochet: 7.2 IP, 11 strikeouts, dominates the Yankees.
  • Aroldis Chapman: Still throwing heat at 37.
  • Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: 2 HRs as Dodgers beat the Reds.
  • Cubs' Comeback: Rally to defeat the Padres.
• Dan emphasizes how postseason baseball comes down to the smallest details: "It could be one inning, it could be one at-bat, it could be one mistake." (16:33)

2. Debate: Analytics vs. Gut Instinct (14:32–18:29)

• Dan critiques managers who rely too heavily on analytics, specifically Aaron Boone, who he feels "outmanaged himself" by pulling Max Fried despite him dealing effectively.
  • "I'm watching, and I'm watching with some Yankee fans. I said, he's going to screw this up. And I go, stop, don't, you're going to jinx him. I said, no, he's... I would've stayed with Max Fried." (14:47)
• Seaton and Paulie chime in on the pitfalls of analytics—it's easier to blame data than to take personal responsibility for gut calls that go wrong.
  • "When you can blame analytics, we don't know who analytics is. It gets a lot of blame. Or she. Ladies and gentlemen, Anna Lytics. Hi, Anna. Nice to meet you." – Dan, joking at (18:29)
• Dan recalls Terry Francona: "There were just times that you went with your gut. And I don't think you hear a manager say that much anymore." (17:44)

3. The Septem VP & Septisman Awards: Naming Nonsense (05:17–06:25)

• Playful back-and-forth about what to name their September player accolades: "Septem VP" for MVP, "Septisman" (a la Heisman) for top footballer.
• The crew jokes about the awkwardness of the made-up names, with Seaton and Paulie riffing on different spellings.

4. Overrated Postseason Narratives (06:30–14:25)

• Seaton suggests a poll about what's most overrated in MLB postseason talk: Momentum? Intangibles? "Which team wants it more?"
• Dan, tongue-in-cheek, mocks the idea that history or desire outweighs matchups:
  • "'You know, the Yankees have beaten the Red Sox 459,000 times in the last hundred years.' ... Doesn't mean anything for this game. Except if Babe Ruth comes out of the dugout." (06:55, 07:01)

5. Charlie Sheen Returns: Revisiting a Wild Ride (08:00–14:02)

• Dan announces Charlie Sheen as an upcoming guest, reminisces about wild prior interviews during Sheen’s notorious "winning/tiger blood" phase (2011).
  • "He said, 'Don't do crack. Drink chocolate milk.' That was his big rallying cry." – Dan on Charlie Sheen’s pep talk to UCLA's baseball team (08:11)
  • Paulie and Dan recount behind-the-scenes chaos, with Sheen dodging CBS PR, texting his commitment directly to the show, and the nation's media chasing Dan for comment.
• Dan expresses some ambivalence: "Part of me felt like I was taking advantage of a situation, and maybe I did. I don't know… But Charlie wanted me to come out to his house, and I said, no, no, I can't do that." (12:30)
• The group wonders how much Sheen actually remembers from that manic period, since they're not in his book or documentary.

6. TV Talk: What Are You Watching? (24:15–33:35)

• Dan and the Danettes discuss their current TV binges and viewing habits.
  • Dan on "Black Rabbit" (Netflix): "I'm six episodes in and I'm still not sure if it's a good show... It's good-ish. I don't know if it's great-ish." (27:32)
  • Seaton and Paulie share thoughts on "The Pit" (ER drama), "Severance," and "Blue Lights."
  • Banter about doctors using humor in the ER after Seaton’s critique of "The Pit."
• The conversation meanders into doctor anecdotes, with Dan sharing stories about medical experiences and staff.

7. Calls, Sports Fandom, and Miscellany (35:57–52:36)

• Listeners call in with takes on Charlie Sheen, Dan’s willingness to fulfill fan requests, and a debate on rooting for rival MLB teams after moving cities.
  • Dan’s ruling on being both a Dodgers and Padres fan: "No, no, you can't do that. No. You gotta pick a lane." (39:19)
• Caller shares odd doctor humor received during a family medical crisis, sparking further hospital humor.
• Sports talk returns with MVP prop bets: Josh Allen as the clear favorite, with Jared Goff a distant long shot.

8. Yankees Critique & Little Things in Baseball (51:19–52:36)

• A Yankees fan laments Aaron Boone’s inability to develop fundamentals and the impact of sloppy defense and lack of hustle.
  • Dan agrees on the importance of "the little things" and hustle in October baseball: "It’s the little things. You nonchalant a ball in the gap and all of a sudden the Red Sox took advantage of it. Just hustle plays." (52:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "When you can bring that guy out and he can go seven innings, man is that a boost... Tarek Skubal might be the best pitcher in baseball and he went seven and two-thirds, had 14 strikeouts."
  — Dan Patrick, on postseason pitching (02:40)

• "If you go with the analytics, you can blame the analytics. If you go with your gut, I'm going to blame you. ... Who is analytics? Ladies and gentlemen, Anna Lytics. Hi Anna, nice to meet you."
  — Dan Patrick, on managerial decision-making (17:44, 18:29)

• "He said, 'Don't do crack. Drink chocolate milk.' That was his big rallying cry."
  — Dan on Charlie Sheen’s baseball pep talk (08:11)

• "I don't pay them to come over. I pay them to leave."
  — Charlie Sheen, as recounted by a caller (36:32)

• "No, no, you can't do that. No. You gotta pick a lane."
  — Dan’s verdict on supporting two rival baseball teams (39:19)

• "It's the little things. You nonchalant a ball in the gap and all of a sudden the Red Sox took advantage of it. Just hustle plays. Little things."
  — Dan Patrick, on how details matter in playoff baseball (52:36)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Recapping MLB Playoff Games: 02:28–05:34
• Analytics vs. Gut & Aaron Boone: 14:32–18:29
• Charlie Sheen Storytime: 08:00–14:02
• TV Show Debates & Doctor Humor: 24:15–33:35
• Sports Fandom Call-ins: 38:28–39:19
• MVP Odds & Gambling: 39:42–41:28
• Yankees Critique & Fundamentals: 51:19–52:36

Tone & Vibe

The episode is loose, witty, and free-flowing, with plenty of playful ribbing (“Septisman” banter), thoughtful sports critique, and storytelling. Dan and the crew deliver easy laughs while offering authentic sports insight, making the hour as comfortable as a sports bar conversation with smart, funny friends.

Upcoming

• Friday: Charlie Sheen returns for what promises to be another candid, unpredictable interview.
• MLB Playoff coverage continues with insider guests like Sean Casey and Mark Schlereth.

This summary covers the content-rich first hour of The Dan Patrick Show on October 1, 2025. It highlights the major discussions, best quotes, and key timestamps for listeners who want the essence without the full listen.