The Dan Patrick Show — Hour 1

Episode Title: The Dodgers Aren’t Ruining Baseball, Herm Edwards
Air Date: November 3, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick (with the Danettes)
Special Guest: Herm Edwards (ESPN analyst, former NFL coach)

Episode Overview

This hour of The Dan Patrick Show dives deep into a wild weekend in sports, headlined by the Dodgers’ dramatic World Series victory over the Blue Jays in seven games and some NFL shakeups at the trade deadline. Dan and the Danettes debate whether spending by big-market teams is “ruining baseball,” dissect emotional playoff moments, and turn to Herm Edwards for expert football insight on locker room dynamics, struggling defenses, and questionable coaching moves. The episode is laced with humor, banter, and input from listeners, making for an engaging recap of the sports weekend.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Dodgers Win World Series in a Thriller

• Main Storyline: The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games, with Yamamoto pitching (and winning) both Games 6 and 7 and earning Series MVP honors.
• Historic Feat: “If you had said at the beginning of the World Series the MVP is going to be from Japan, you probably would have said Shohei Ohtani. But Yamamoto was wonderful to watch.” (Dan Patrick, 06:00)
• Will Smith’s Go-Ahead Homer: Dan plays both the Dodgers and Blue Jays radio calls of Smith’s game-deciding home run.
  • "Smith lets it fly and breaks the tie in Game 7." (Dodgers call, 04:15)
  • “Will Smith has given the Dodgers the lead with a solo home run.” (Blue Jays call, 04:55)
• Back-to-Back Titles: Dan points out the Dodgers are the first team in 50 years to go back-to-back.

2. Are the Dodgers "Ruining Baseball"?

• Dan’s Take: Pushes back on the idea, saying:
  • “People probably look at [the Dodgers] and they’re the villains. But they shouldn’t be... I would hope this spurs other teams to spend more money. The Dodgers may be what baseball needs.” (Dan Patrick, 07:30)
• Listener (Gus in LA): Defends the Dodgers:
  • “You guys bought this Series? Really? Can anyone name the pitcher thrown out there for four innings in Game 3 who made $50,000? This Dodger team was a roller coaster all year.” (Gus, 36:15)

3. NFL Trade Deadline — Philadelphia Eagles Bold Moves

• Breaking News: Eagles acquire edge rusher Jaylen Phillips from the Dolphins for a third-round pick.
• Dan’s Reflection: "The Eagles, once again, this is what they do." (02:00)

4. NFL Recap: Painful Losses and Locker Room Problems

• Poll Question: “What was the worst loss of the weekend?” - Focuses on NFL and college football.
• Spotlight: Bengals
  • The Cincinnati Bengals lose again, despite scoring over 40 points.
  • Zach Taylor, Bengals head coach (audio): “It’s sick. To lose like that… We gotta own it and keep finding ways to improve.” (Zach Taylor, 14:45)
  • Chase Brown, Bengals RB: “We just gotta finish. Finish, finish these games, finish them.” (Chase Brown, 16:05)
• Dan’s Analysis: The Bengals’ defense is unsalvageable this season. “You’re scoring 40 and not winning. That’s pretty hard to do.” (Dan Patrick, 16:50)
• Culture Issues: “Culture is a word that’s used a lot, and that culture is not good. And Zac Taylor might be holding on for dear life here.” (Dan Patrick, 18:35)

5. Coaching Mishaps and Injuries

• Case Study: Jaden Daniels, Arizona State QB, suffers dislocated elbow late in a blowout, sparking criticism.
• Dan Questions Dan Quinn: “Why was Jaden Daniels in there? It’s 38-7. What are you doing?” (Dan Patrick, 22:55)
• Dan Quinn on late-game decisions: “We will give him the support to do that... We got to make sure we do that in every single way.” (Dan Quinn, 23:50)

6. Callers Celebrate and Commiserate

• Gus in LA: Rejoices in the Dodgers win, refutes “bought” narrative.
• Buda in San Francisco: Wagers and wins blueberry pie bet; proclaims “It feels good to be a champion. Every day is the World Series!” (Buda, 39:15)
• Dan and the Danettes: Joke about fandom and losing bets.

Herm Edwards Interview

[57:00–1:19:00]

The Locker Room After High-Scoring Losses

• “It’s tough, Dan. …You’re gonna have to call [frustrated players] in and say, ‘I understand. We all get it, but keep this in house and continue to try to win.’” (Herm Edwards, 57:30)
• “If you’re coaching defense like I did, you take it personally. You gotta stop the bleeding somewhere!” (Herm Edwards, 59:15)

On NFL Parity and “Your Eyes Don’t Lie”

• Notes unusual parity: “Every time you think you’ve figured out a division—or a team—you go, they’re all the same… We generally have a team that runs away from everybody. That’s not the case anymore.” (Herm Edwards, 1:00:35)
• “The Broncos are a hard out because they don’t allow you to score points.” (Herm Edwards, 1:02:10)

Player Safety: Questionable Coaching Decisions

• On Jaden Daniels’ injury: “First of all, we know players are competitive, but sometimes you have to protect them from themselves… Sometimes you get caught up in the game… But there comes a point where you gotta get him out. He’s already been injured twice.” (Herm Edwards, 1:06:30)

Defensive Woes and Playoff Contenders

• Bengals: “You would think, when in the NFL you score 30 points, you’re going to win a lot of football games, but that’s not… If you don’t have a pass rush and you don’t tackle well, you got a problem. And there’s a lot of teams that don’t.” (Herm Edwards, 1:09:50)
• On the Rams: “Matthew Stafford has been unbelievable. This is a very well-coordinated team. They can run the football, throw it, play defense, and do it outside a dome.” (Herm Edwards, 1:11:30)
• “How about Joe Flacco? All he does is throw touchdowns!” (Herm Edwards, 1:12:45)

NFL Oddities: Uniforms and Losing

• Herm jokes that teams lose when they wear nostalgic alternate uniforms: “Almost 90% of the teams that wore those old uniforms, they lose.” (Herm Edwards, 1:16:10)

Upcoming: Cowboys vs. Cardinals

• “If you’re the Cowboys, you don’t want to make it a game. This offense can score now. …But Arizona might have a chance.” (Herm Edwards, 1:18:00)
• On team needs: “One guy can’t do it by himself. …You’d better have some linebackers that can step up in there.” (Herm Edwards, 1:19:30)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

Dodgers and Parity:

• “The Dodgers may be what baseball does need, and that is spending money.” (Dan Patrick, 07:40)
• “It was wild, it was wonderful. …Baseball on the biggest stage of all.” (Dan Patrick, 06:28)

On Cincinnati’s Defensive Struggles:

• “You’re scoring 40 and not winning. That’s pretty hard to do.” (Dan Patrick, 16:50)
• “It’s sick. To lose like that… We gotta own it.” (Zach Taylor, 14:45)

Dodgers Fan Call-ins:

• “Can anybody name me the pitcher… who made $50,000 this year? Yeah, we really bought the World Series, didn’t we?” (Gus in LA, 36:45)

Herm Edwards on Coaching:

• “If you don't have a pass rush and you don't tackle well, you got a problem. And there's a lot of teams that don’t.” (Herm Edwards, 1:09:50)
• “You gotta protect players from themselves. …You gotta get him out.” (Herm Edwards, 1:06:30)

Notable Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:00 — Eagles trade for Jaylen Phillips
• 04:15 / 04:55 — World Series homerun calls (Dodgers/Blue Jays)
• 06:00 — Yamamoto’s MVP run and comparison to Pedro Martinez
• 07:30 — Are the Dodgers what baseball needs?
• 14:45 — Bengals’ coach on gut-wrenching loss
• 16:05 — Chase Brown on Bengals’ need to “finish”
• 23:50 — Dan Quinn on Jaden Daniels’ use amid injury
• 36:15 — Gus in LA's passionate Dodgers defense
• 39:15 — Buda celebrates Dodgers, lost bet results
• 57:00–1:19:00 — Herm Edwards interview (locker room divides, coaching decisions, NFL parity)

Poll Questions Posed

• Worst Loss of the Weekend: Bengals, Colts, Miami Hurricanes, Clemson (NFL/college only; Jays loss “off the board”)
• Most Painful Losses, All Time: Blue Jays’ Game 7, Falcons’ Super Bowl loss, Red Sox/Mets 1986, Cubs/Marlins 2003, Jean Van de Velde at 1999 Open (Paul’s suggestion)

Listener Calls: Best and Worst of the Weekend

• Focused on Dodgers’ rollercoaster season, Blue Jays’ heartbreak, and NFL stumbles.
• Banter about fandom, wagers, and sports pain highlight community spirit.

Tone and Flow

Casual, humorous, and passionate—Dan’s signature style is omnipresent, moving seamlessly from deep analysis to playful banter, interwoven with listeners’ real emotions from the sports weekend.