The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 1 Summary

Episode: Hour 1 – Steelers Knocked Back Down to Earth, Noah Eagle
Date: October 17, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick (iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network)
Special Guest: Noah Eagle (NBC Sports)

Overview

Dan Patrick and the crew broadcast live from South Bend with an energetic Friday crowd. The episode explores the fallout from the Steelers’ disappointing loss to the Bengals, major happenings in college football, the emergence of “veteran excellence” in sports, and the art of sports broadcasting. Highlighted by a lively interview with play-by-play rising star Noah Eagle, the team mixes sports analysis, inside stories, humor, and community banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Steelers vs. Bengals: “Knocked Back Down to Earth”

[06:26]–[13:40]

• Game Recap:
  • The Steelers lose to the Bengals, 33–31, on a last-second field goal.
  • Joe Flacco, with only three days in the Bengals’ playbook, throws three touchdowns, utilizing star receivers Jamar Chase and T. Higgins.
• Significance for Steelers:
  • Dan stresses this is “one of those games you look back on the season and go, what happened there?”—potentially costing home-field advantage.
  • The team considers how missed wins, especially in the division, can derail a postseason push.
• Historical Night for Jamar Chase:
  • 23 targets, 16 catches—sets a franchise record.
  • Only the fourth receiver with multiple 14+ catch games in a season: “Joe Flacco knows what he's doing. Go to the guy who's better than anybody and he'll make you look good.” (Dan, 08:40)
• Stat of the Day: Brought to you by Panini America.

2. Baseball Playoffs: Veteran Stars Shine

[13:40]–[18:00]

• Dodgers & Blue Jays Updates:
  • Dodgers up 3–0 over Milwaukee, pitching praised.
  • Blue Jays tie series with Mariners, win handily.
• Max Scherzer’s Night:
  • At age 41, Scherzer pitches a gritty five and two-thirds innings for the Blue Jays.
  • Becomes the oldest pitcher to start a postseason game since Kenny Rogers (2006).
  • “Is 40 the new 30?…Flacco and Rodgers last night, Scherzer last night…” (Dan, 15:31)
• Scherzer’s Grit:
  • Anecdotes about Scherzer intimidating his manager during mound visits:
  • “He looks like the white version of Debo from the movie Friday… a guy you don't want to mess with.” (Marvin, 17:15)
  • Blue Jays’ John Schneider jokes: “He locked eyes with me—both colors…it's not fake. He has this Mad Max persona, but he backed it up tonight.” (17:33)

3. Notre Dame Weekend Vibes & Campus Life

[18:00]–[23:35]

• The crew shares stories from Notre Dame:
  • Local bar visits, team meals, hockey games, and South Bend quirks.
  • Nostalgic reflection on long-standing traditions, fan attendance, and anticipation for Notre Dame vs. USC.
• “Who has it better than we do? Nobody.” (Dan, 19:33)

4. Poll Question

[24:43]

• “How much will the Steelers regret last night's loss? A ton? A little? Not at all?”
  • Lively discussion on divisional implications with the Ravens and playoff seeding.

5. College Football Coaching Carousel & Contracts

[28:25]

• Dissection of Indiana coach Kurt Signetti’s new 8-year, $93 million deal (after James Franklin's firing at Penn State):
  • “Timing is everything…if James Franklin doesn’t lose, [Signetti] doesn’t get this raise.” (Dan, 28:47)
  • Raises ripple effect: “Should these coaches send thank you cards to Coach Franklin, or is that bad form?” (Todd, 30:05)
• Observation that this sets a new market value for top CFB coaches.

6. College Football Weekend: Must-Win Games & Odds

[33:00]

• Key matchups:
  • Notre Dame–USC labeled an “elimination game” for playoff dreams.
  • Odds discussed; Notre Dame favored by 9–9.5 points.
  • Other crucial games: LSU–Vandy, Ole Miss–Georgia, Penn State–Iowa, Tennessee–Bama, Utah–BYU.
• NFL lookahead: Raiders–Chiefs, Commanders–Cowboys, Rams–Jags (London).
• Dan’s “must win” NFL pick: Dolphins vs. Browns (“I feel like you really just narrowed down your must win!” – Paulie, 38:05)

7. Humorous Banter & Behind-the-Scenes Crew Dynamics

[39:18]

• Todd’s mishaps with travel and rental cars.
• Running jokes about mistaken scoresheets and on-air staff errors.
• On owning mistakes: “Just apologize when you're wrong. It's so much easier…” (Turzo, 51:12)

Highlight: Noah Eagle Interview

[54:35]–[01:10:00]

Early Career & Growing Up in a Broadcasting Family

• Son of famous play-by-play legend Ian Eagle.
• On realizing his dad’s career: “I just said, oh yeah, that's just my dad there.”
• On advice from his dad: “The best broadcasters aren’t just the best at X’s and O’s…it’s the most well-rounded people. What do you know outside of the sport you’re covering?” (Noah, 01:06:32)
• Fun family story: His dad gave up the chance at Mets baseball to have summers off.

Craft of Broadcasting

• On finding one's style: Draws from many role models (Mike Tirico, Bob Costas, Mike Breen).
• The “dance” of capturing sports moments: “The worst thing I can do is try to jump all over it…You want to make sure you have a period that ends every call.” (Noah, 01:03:25)
• On growing up watching his dad: “The calls that stick out to me aren’t the biggest moments…It was him being on top of kicks a man. You want those.”

Handling Big Games, Rain, and Awkwardness

• Rain forecast for Notre Dame–USC: “I want the game to be at the highest quality…but sometimes the ugliest games turn into the all-time games.”
• On laying out: “Joe Buck…in my opinion, the perfect balance. People say it sounds like a big game when Joe Buck is on it…It’s very minimalist.”
• Booth confessions: Todd Blackledge, despite former QB toughness, can’t take open-air Army game cold—“He was not doing well…was on the road to purple face.” (Noah, 01:10:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jamar Chase’s record night:
  “Ja’Marr Chase had 16 receptions. That’s a franchise record. He’s the fourth receiver in NFL history with multiple games of 14+ catches in a season.” (Dan, 09:40)
• On Max Scherzer’s attitude:
  “He looks like the white version of Debo from the movie Friday…A guy you don’t want to mess with.” (Marvin, 17:15)
• On coaching contracts and college football market:
  “Now we’ve set the new market of $11 million or so for a top-end head coach.” (Dan, 29:56)
• Noah Eagle on calling big moments:
  "The worst thing I can do is try to jump all over it…the pictures are going to tell that story." (Noah Eagle, 1:03:23)
• On admitting mistakes:
  “Just apologize when you’re wrong. It’s so much easier than putting us all through the ringer.” (Turzo, 51:12)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Steelers-Bengals Recap & Analysis – 06:26
• Baseball Playoff Updates (Scherzer) – 13:40
• Notre Dame/USC Weekend Banter – 18:00
• Poll Question – 24:43
• College Coaching News/Kurt Signetti – 28:25
• Weekend Football Previews & Odds – 33:00
• Crew Banter (Mishaps, Mistakes, Caller Advice) – 39:18, 51:12
• Noah Eagle Interview – 54:35 to 1:10:00

Recap for New Listeners

Lively, humorous, and sports-filled, this hour sets the scene for a huge sports weekend, analyzes the Steelers’ blunder, marvels at ageless athletes, dives into the college football ecosystem, and offers inside looks into the world of broadcasting with Noah Eagle. Whether you’re chasing stats, laughs, or insights on making it behind the mic, this episode delivers.

Additional Notes

• Play of the Day: Joe Flacco to Higgins TD; Flacco ties Tom Brady for most TDs against the Steelers (30).
• Upcoming Guests: Jerome Bettis, Mike Golick Sr., Notre Dame AD Pete Bavacqua.
• Atmosphere: Live, boisterous, and packed with fans in South Bend.

[End of Hour 1 Summary]