The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 1: Rory McIlroy Wins & NBA Regular Season Ends

Date: April 13, 2026
Hosts: LaVar Arrington, Brady Quinn, Jonas Knox (filling in for Dan Patrick and the crew)

Episode Overview

This episode dives into two of the biggest sports stories of the weekend: Rory McIlroy’s dramatic win at the Masters—making history with a back-to-back Augusta championship—and the conclusion of the NBA regular season, focusing on Mikal Bridges’ impressive consecutive games streak. The segment is shaped by the trio’s playful banter, deep sports knowledge, and their humorous approach, offering listeners both insight and entertainment.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Rory McIlroy’s Historic Masters Victory

[03:06–15:39]

• Masters Tradition and Theme Music

  • The show opens with playful discussion around the iconic Masters “Augusta” theme, with Brady dubbing it “wake music.”

    “I call this the wake music...you're in the funeral home...That's this music.” — Brady Quinn [05:12]

  • Jonas shares trivia: the song was written by Dave Loggins, third cousin of Kenny Loggins [05:56].

• Masters Hat Draw and Picking Rory

  • The hosts explain their show’s tradition of drawing names for Masters rooting interests.

    “I pulled Rory. I didn’t think he could go back to back...cough it up. Congratulations. Scotty Scheffler’s unbelievable.” — LaVar Arrington [07:15]

• Rory’s Resilience and the Final Stretch

  • Discussion of McIlroy’s mental toughness, weathering the pressure—especially after Scheffler closed the gap. They highlight the drama at hole 17 and how Rory managed to pull out the win by a single stroke.

    “Having such a dominant start, but then eventually almost giving it away...he only won by one stroke. That was pretty impressive.” — Brady Quinn [09:40]

• Preparation Controversy & PGA Tour Dynamics

  • The guys debate Rory’s prep—skipping tournaments to focus on major-specific course work—and its fairness:

    “There’s some people who feel it’s unfair if he can skip other tournaments and prepare just for a major.” — Jonas Knox [12:36] “Not a lot of other golfers have the access or just the ability to do that.”—Jonas [14:09]

  • They compare it to other sports, questioning if any athlete elsewhere has such leeway.

• Rory’s Evolution, Pressure, and Legacy

  • Reflections on how last year’s breakthrough finally got the “monkey off his back,” freeing Rory to play his best golf.

    “He’s finally playing up to his capabilities.” — Jonas Knox [14:30]

2. NBA Regular Season Concludes: Mikal Bridges' Ironman Streak

[28:39–42:39]

• Celebrating Consistency in the Age of Load Management

  • Jonas calls attention to Mikal Bridges hitting 638 consecutive games (eighth longest all-time), despite his streak-preserving 23-second “appearance.”

    “He is 638 consecutive. Which puts him pretty decent company. But is 23 seconds really a start?” — LaVar Arrington & Jonas Knox [29:31, 31:24]

  • Debate ensues about the legitimacy and meaning of such “streak extenders.”

    “If you’re going to start, you got to play at least the first quarter...23 seconds, are we really considering this a start?” — Jonas Knox [31:28]

  • Brady argues it still counts, but admits it loses meaning if abused.

    “I still count it...but it would not hold the type of value [if it was always 23 seconds].” — Brady Quinn [32:00]

• Comparisons to Other Sports & Streaks

  • References to NFL (e.g., Josh Allen’s similar handoff games) and the legendary Cal Ripken Jr. streak, including “conspiracy theories” about how it was preserved [33:37].

  • LaVar shares the Brett Favre story—almost breaking Favre’s famous start streak by sacking him.

    “That injury he received would have broke his streak, if not for a bye week. I would’ve broke Brett Favre’s starting streak.” — LaVar Arrington [37:54]

• Meaning and Value of Streaks

  • The guys discuss the pressure such streaks put on players and question if it diminishes their meaning when a player is run out for only a few seconds simply to keep the numbers alive.

  • LaVar: “Don’t dummy it down...by putting a guy in for 23 seconds and then pulling him out.” [36:14]

3. Statue Disasters & Sports Legends

[47:19–49:47]

• LaVar and Jonas roast the latest awkward athlete statue unveilings (notably Ichiro’s), poking fun at the “statue game” and comparing infamous botched jobs, like Dwyane Wade and Cristiano Ronaldo’s statues.

  “Dwayne Wade statue looked like somebody lit it on fire halfway through.” — LaVar Arrington [47:41]

• They joke about sculpture anatomy, especially Ronaldo’s, for comedic effect.

• Brady shouts out sculptor Brian Hanlon for his quality work (Archie Griffin’s statue at the Rose Bowl) [48:38].

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Masters Music Banter
  • “That's this music, you know.” — Brady Quinn, referencing the somber tone of the Masters theme [05:12]
• Rory McIlroy’s Victory
  • “He’s got the green jacket yet again. So congratulations to Rory.” — LaVar Arrington [11:36]
• Ironman Streaks
  • “He literally committed a foul just to get out.” — Jonas on Mikal Bridges’ quick appearance [31:24]
• On Load Management Culture
  • “No more of this gotta play 65 load management crap. All that is out the window.” — LaVar Arrington [28:39]
• On Sports Betting Luck
  • “If I bet a horse who had a two length lead to win the Kentucky Derby, he’d get hit by a sniper before he got to the finish line!” — LaVar Arrington [19:08]
• Statue Ridicule
  • “It looks like someone put a duffel bag in their shorts.” — Jonas Knox on Ronaldo’s statues [48:25]

Important Timestamps

• [03:06] – Show begins proper: Masters weekend recap
• [05:56] – Trivia: “Augusta” written by Dave Loggins
• [06:51] – Opening takes on Rory’s Masters win
• [09:13] – Scheffler’s comeback attempt and Rory’s response
• [11:39] – Rory on skipping smaller tournaments
• [12:36] – Debate: Is it fair for top golfers to skip tour events?
• [28:32] – Tire Rack Play of the Day: McIlroy Masters win call
• [29:25] – NBA regular season wraps; focus shifts to playoffs
• [29:31] – Mikal Bridges’ consecutive games streak
• [31:24] – The quick-foul exit controversy
• [33:37] – Cal Ripken Jr. streak conspiracy theories
• [37:54] – LaVar recalls nearly breaking Brett Favre’s NFL streak
• [47:19] – In Case You Missed It: Ichiro statue jokes and “statue game” fails

Tone & Style

• Friendly, playful, and irreverent—hosts often roast each other and the sports world with barbed humor balanced by genuine sports analysis.
• Plenty of inside jokes and callbacks to long-running show themes (“Joni Links,” “Live Bet Jesus”).
• Balance of serious sports talk and light-hearted cultural tangents.

Conclusion

This hour offers an entertaining, uniquely irreverent but insightful look at two major sports milestones: Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters repeat (complete with arguments about tradition, pressure, and what makes a champion) and the quirky, sometimes-questionable pursuit of consecutive games streaks in modern pro sports. Listeners are treated to sharp debate, honest banter, and a steady supply of punchlines—ideal for sports trivia junkies and laughter-seekers alike.