The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 1

Date: October 20, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Episode Theme: Recapping the most dramatic sports losses and historic performances from the weekend, including Shohei Ohtani’s legendary game.

Episode Overview

Dan Patrick and the Danettes dive into the weekend’s biggest sports moments, with a mix of high-energy banter and detailed analysis. The centerpiece of the hour is Shohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping performance in the MLB playoffs, but the hosts also rant about NFL upsets, college football chaos, and who endured the “worst loss of the weekend.” The show’s unique blend of humor, nostalgia, and critical takes is on full display as they debate, reminisce, and interact with callers.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Stage: Weekend Recap and NBA Tip-Off

• Dan opens with a rundown of upcoming sports events: NFL doubleheader (Buccaneers vs. Lions and Texans vs. Seahawks), MLB Game 7, and the NBA’s tip-off doubleheader on NBC/Peacock.
• The Danettes wear NBA jerseys to celebrate the NBA season start, referencing favorite players (Luka, LeBron Jr., Anthony Edwards, Steph Curry, etc.), and Dan names Luka his pick for NBA MVP, but also praises Victor Wembanyama’s preseason impact.
  [03:40]
• The Week’s Agenda: Best/Worst of the Weekend, Play of the Day, Poll Question, and Stat of the Day - the show’s standard Monday setup.

2. NFL Recap: Shocking Collapses and Comebacks

• Broncos vs. Giants:
  • Dan marvels at the Broncos’ comeback win, questioning if it was more about Denver’s resilience or the Giants’ collapse.
  • Critiques Giants’ coaching and kicker, referencing missed extra points and questionable late-game management.
    [08:30]
  • On the Giants’ performance:

    “The Giants’ inexperience showed up. Jackson Dart, you can’t throw an interception there late. You must pin them back. Worst case scenario. But there were just so many moments.” — Dan Patrick [10:48]

• Dolphins Troubles:
  • Miami’s “must-win” loss discussed as dire for coach Mike McDaniel’s job security.
  • Shared a critical postgame quote from Bill Cowher:

    “They look disinterested. Boy, you don’t want to hear that. You don’t want to hear that your team quit or they’re disinterested.” — Dan quoting Bill Cowher [12:50]

  • [Clip] Dolphins’ coach Mike McDaniel responds to speculation about his future [13:30]

3. The Poll Question and “Worst Loss of the Weekend” Debate

• [16:02] The Danettes brainstorm poll candidates for worst loss:
  • NFL: Giants, Raiders (shut out 31–0 by Chiefs), Jets (lost 136–0 to Panthers), Steelers (bad Thursday loss to Flacco), Patriots, Bears, Packers, Niners, Panthers, Cowboys.
  • College football: LSU, Wisconsin, Florida State, North Carolina, and notably Notre Dame’s resurgence.
• Raiders’ lack of competitiveness called “embarrassing,” and Dan notes, “If we’re not competitive, I look right at the head coach. That’s on you.”

  “They’re not competitive at all. When you get shut out, that’s embarrassing.” — Dan Patrick, on the Raiders [20:30]

• Wisconsin and Florida State singled out for blowout losses; LSU’s fit with Brian Kelly questioned.
• Nostalgic banter about historically ‘bad’ programs now beating bluebloods (“Vandy is back. These are the teams always on the other end.”).

4. Shohei Ohtani’s Epic Game: The Greatest of All Time?

• [41:10] Dan recounts Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented playoff performance:
  • Struck out 10, hit 3 home runs (including one out of Dodger Stadium), led off as pitcher and batter.
  • Sets up comparisons with Rick Wise (1971 no-hitter, 2 HRs in one game), Bob Gibson (World Series dominance), Tony Cloninger (2 grand slams as a pitcher), and Babe Ruth.

  “Nobody will be able to do this again because no pitcher leads off…Shohei hitting three home runs, striking out 10...pretty incredible.” — Dan Patrick [43:10]

• Contextualizes why Ohtani’s feat “will never be seen again”; especially rare in a clinching playoff game.
• Notes Ohtani entered this series with the lowest average among Dodgers' starters, making his outburst even more stunning.

  “All of a sudden, oh, he’s really back. Oh my God, he’s back, back, back.” — Dan Patrick [46:22]

• Compares Ohtani’s two-way success to Babe Ruth:
  • Points out Ruth did not pitch and hit simultaneously; Yankees made him stop pitching for financial reasons.
  • Ohtani’s simultaneous elite pitching/hitting is unique for modern times.

    “It’s happening right now… But we’ll never see something like that again.” — Dan Patrick [45:45]

• Mentions Mookie Betts’ quote after the game:

  “We’re like the Bulls and he’s Michael Jordan. Perhaps you have heard of him.” — Mookie Betts (as relayed by caller Buddha) [01:15:40]

5. MVP Races and College Football Unpredictability

• Dan and the crew riff on NFL MVP contenders:
  • Mahomes is the favorite, but Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Dak Prescott, and even Drake May get mentions.
• Cowboys’ resurgence credited to Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb; concern remains over their defense.
• Jalen Hurts (Eagles) praised for a perfect QB rating despite team’s struggle to dominate.
• College football chaos: Notre Dame’s schedule opening up, LSU’s looming games against A&M and Alabama, Wisconsin’s dismal outlook.

6. Listeners Weigh In: Best and Worst of the Weekend

[01:09:30]

• Callers contribute their own takes:
  • Giants’ kicking disaster and the Broncos’ record-breaking 33 fourth-quarter points.

    “The Broncos’ 33 fourth quarter points were the most in NFL history by a team shut out for the first three quarters.” — Caller David [01:12:35]

  • Buddha from San Francisco hypes Shohei:

    “The greatness with Shohei Ohtani…striking out 10 batters, throwing 100 miles an hour, hitting three home runs…the best thing came from Mookie Betts to a reporter: ‘We’re like the Bulls and he’s Michael Jordan. Perhaps you have heard of him.’” [01:15:40]

  • Listeners lament the Falcons’ collapse and debate what actually happened in various wild finishes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Ohtani’s performance:

  “I think I’ve seen everything, too. I haven’t seen everything as long as he’s playing.” — Dan Patrick [43:44]

• On NFL coaching pressures:

  “Owners want results, fans want results, and you’re not even close to being competitive. That’s the problem I have.” — Dan Patrick [14:02]

• Old-school nostalgia:

  “I went to two no-hitters that year against the Reds…You’re sitting there going, we better get a base hit here soon.” — Dan Patrick [49:45]

• On college football churn:

  “It just doesn’t feel like Brian Kelly is embraced there…feels awkward now.” — Dan Patrick, about LSU [29:52]

• Mookie Betts on Ohtani:

  “We’re like the Bulls and he’s Michael Jordan. Perhaps you have heard of him.” — relayed by caller Buddha [01:15:40]

Stat of the Day & Interesting Trivia

• NFL:
  • The Eagles are 5–2 despite being outgained in every game—a first since 1940.
• MLB:
  • Vlad Guerrero Jr.: First since Babe Ruth (1928) to have 3 singles, 3 doubles, 3 home runs in first 4 playoff games.
• Shohei Ohtani:
  • Only pitcher to lead off, strike out 10+, and hit 3 HRs in any MLB game, let alone a playoff clincher.
• Broncos:
  • Scored most 4th quarter points (33) by a team shut out for first three quarters in NFL history.

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------|--------------| | NBA Tip-off celebration/jersey banter | 03:40 | | NFL: Broncos’ comeback/Giants’ collapse | 08:30 | | Bill Cowher on disinterested Dolphins | 12:50 | | Poll Question: Worst loss of the weekend | 16:02 | | Raiders’ humiliation and head coach talk | 20:30 | | Wisconsin, Florida State, LSU football woes | 29:52 | | Stat of the Day (Eagles, Vlad Guerrero Jr.) | 37:10 | | Shohei Ohtani’s historic performance recap | 41:10 | | Historical comps: Ohtani, Ruth, Rick Wise | 45:12 | | Mookie Betts’ “Michael Jordan” quote | 01:15:40 | | Play of the Day: Broncos (Bo Nix) | 01:42:10 | | Listener calls: best/worst of weekend | 01:09:30+ |

Original Language and Tone

Dan and the Danettes blend humor, nostalgia, and sharp analysis, mixing passionate rants (“That’s embarrassing!”), pop culture references, and inside jokes (NBA jerseys, the “raspy voice” tangent). Listeners call in with both stats and creative contributions (even a poem for Dan), matching the show's irreverent, inclusive vibe.

Conclusion

Why Listen?
This episode is a classic Dan Patrick Show: a whirlwind of sports angst, hyperbolic praise for generational talents like Shohei Ohtani, and a masterclass in using sports as both a lens for culture and a vehicle for comedy. Whether you crave statistical oddities, impassioned fan venting, or thoughtful sports history debates, it’s all here—anchored by one of the best in the business.