The Dan Patrick Show (Hour 2) – October 24, 2025

Main Themes:

• Aaron Rodgers’ return to Green Bay and NFL Week Preview
• NBA gambling scandal developments with guest Brian Windhorst
• Lively banter, humorous moments, and sports culture commentary

Episode Overview

This hour of the Dan Patrick Show zeroes in on two major sports stories: the anticipation and media narrative around Aaron Rodgers’ return to Green Bay and the unfolding NBA gambling scandal. Dan and the Danettes dissect the nuances of both headline grabbers, blending humor and debate, and are joined by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst for a deeper look at the ramifications for the NBA. Listener calls cover everything from college basketball history to fresh venting about player antics, rounding out a show that feels both high stakes and accessibly entertaining.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Aaron Rodgers & the Packers: The Non-Animosity Narrative

• Dan addresses the upcoming Aaron Rodgers/Green Bay matchup:
  • Contrary to popular belief, Dan states Rodgers isn’t seeking "payback” against the Packers.
  • Notes that the team probably kept Rodgers around "longer than they should have" and that Rodgers is publicly speaking positively about his Green Bay memories.
• Quote:
  • “Packers didn't do anything to Aaron Rodgers. They let him stay longer than they probably should have. ... If I'm NBC, I'm like, what are you doing? ... Can you say something negative about Jordan Love or Green Bay or—come on—we need some bulletin board [material] …” [04:06]
• Media content creation & athlete candor:
  • Frustration voiced over lack of “juicy” narratives—athletes being too honest or diplomatic.
  • Humorous commentary on Tua Tagovailoa admitting he can’t see his receivers over tall linemen.
  • Suggests athletes should get media-training “classes … teach them what to say, what not to say" [05:08]

2. College & NFL Football: Point Spreads and Matchups

• Rapid-fire preview of NFL and college games:
  • Underdog potential and suspicious Vegas lines highlighted:
    • Titans vs Colts, Cowboys vs Broncos, Dolphins vs Falcons, Bears vs Ravens, etc.
  • Vegas odds and the “disconnect” between team records and point spreads:
    • “Vegas doesn't have the same opinions that we do, you know, four and two. Oh, the Bears are doing well … Vegas doesn't believe that—they're looking at this game different than the records.” [13:05]
• Side discussion on how locker room activities (“players only” moments, removing games from the facility) can signify a team’s seriousness or struggles.

3. NBA Gambling Scandal: Deep Dive with Brian Windhorst

The Scandal

• NBA figures Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier are accused in gambling-related cases—specifically, leaking inside information to bettors and, in some cases, allegedly tanking or manipulating player availability.
• Discussion on Gilbert Arenas’ involvement & viral memes:
  • Arenas jokes on social media about being an “informant,” which Dan and the Danettes discuss in the context of speculation and the seriousness of the investigation.

Brian Windhorst Interview (begins ~34:06)

• No one saw it coming:

  • "I had no heads up and I'm not sure Chauncey did either … I don't think Chauncey knew it was coming … I'm not sure how much heads up the NBA had." [34:24]

• The range of accusations:

  • Cheating at illegal poker games (with mob affiliations) is "fascinating" but not NBA-related; the NBA concern is leaking or selling inside info on player availability and game plans.
  • "This is the addressing of a problem that has existed for a long time. ... It's shocking that it ensnares a Hall of Famer like Chauncey Billups … But I'm not sure this is the dire scandal that it may seem if you just watched the press conference." [38:00]

• Clarifying Chauncey Billups’ role:

  • Billups allegedly tipped off someone about planned lineup changes; indictment does NOT say he sold info, but Damon Jones allegedly did.
  • “If it comes out that he [Billups] knew that this individual that he told was going to sell it to betters, that’s really bad. ... If it was just Chauncey having loose lips and that loose lips leading to hundreds of, you know, tens of thousands of dollars in betting winnings, that's different. The FBI does not accuse him of selling it.” [39:45]

• NBA’s challenge with policing gambling:

  • League’s investigative limits compared to the Justice Department.
  • Windhorst: “The NBA is not the Justice Department. They can't do wiretaps. They can't have witnesses roll over on each other.” [41:45]
  • Calls for NBA to be more transparent with injury reports to limit exploitative betting.

• Dan & Brian address the dangers of prop bets, especially for college athletes “who have nothing to lose,” making them susceptible to fixing.

4. Listener Interaction & Sports Culture

• Humor and banter around food and routine on “Meat Friday”
• Caller accuses Paulie of lingering at the buffet; Paulie responds it's about savoring the spread.
• Calls about sports betting and NBA scandal skepticism, as well as a tangent about historic Indiana high school basketball.
• Light-hearted debates on which sports “pump fake” was the biggest: Shohei Ohtani to Blue Jays or LeBron to Knicks.

5. Around the World of Sports

• World Series and MLB storylines:

  • Anticipation over international stars’ reception (e.g., Shohei Ohtani in Toronto)
  • The Blue Jays’ resurgence and upcoming Dodgers matchup.

• NBA and college basketball nostalgia:

  • Stories of Dean Smith’s Four Corners, legendary college players like Phil Ford, all blending nostalgia with gentle ribbing.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:06 | Dan Patrick | "If I'm NBC, I'm like, what are you doing? ... Can you say something negative ... we need some bulletin board [material]" | | 05:08 | Dan Patrick | "Take some of these quarterbacks and ... have them in a classroom and teach them what to say, what not to say, how to say it, how not to say it." | | 34:24 | Brian Windhorst | "I had no heads up and I'm not sure Chauncey did either ... I don't think Chauncey knew it was coming either." | | 38:00 | Brian Windhorst | "It's shocking that it ensnares a Hall of Famer like Chauncey Billups ... But I'm not sure this is the dire scandal that it may seem if you just watched the press conference." | | 39:45 | Brian Windhorst | "The FBI does not accuse [Billups] of selling it. ... If it was just Chauncey having loose lips and that loose lips leading to ... betting winnings, that's different." | | 41:45 | Brian Windhorst | "The NBA is not the Justice Department. They can't do wiretaps. ... They certainly don't have the Justice Department." | | ~27:55 | Dan Patrick | "Those standalone games are tough, because then everybody has an opinion about your team. If you played at one o'clock on a Sunday, nobody has an opinion." |

Important Timestamps

• 03:38 – Dan transitions to show content after ads & sponsor shout-outs
• 04:06 – Rodgers/Packers narrative; "content business" lament
• 07:34–08:35 – Bo Nix, quarterback banter; Tua’s "too short" admission
• 09:25–10:14 – Shohei Ohtani "Jet to Toronto" pump fake, LeBron Knicks memories
• 12:23–13:19 – Bears/Ravens point spread, Vegas skepticism
• 14:35 – Callers: accusations, food banter (Paulie’s buffet tactics)
• 17:51 – Gilbert Arenas speculation, gambling scandal listener call
• 19:22 – Dan warns about the seriousness & press coverage of NBA investigation
• 34:06 – Brian Windhorst joins; deep-dive starts
• 38:00 – Windhorst on scandal's scope, indictment details
• 41:45 – NBA vs. Justice Department when it comes to investigations
• 44:38 – Prop bets and risks, especially for college athletes
• 55:12 – "Best Week in Sports" banter
• 57:33 – John Tesh/“Round Ball Rock” tease & final hour preview

Tone & Style

• Relaxed, humorous, candid—with Dan gently poking fun at the sports media machine.
• Caution and seriousness when discussing the NBA gambling scandal.
• Good-natured ribbing among the Danettes, lively engagement with callers, nostalgic sports references, and a sense of being part of a sports-loving community.

Summary Takeaway

Hour 2 of The Dan Patrick Show expertly blends pressing sports news (Rodgers, NBA scandal) with pop culture levity and in-depth analysis. With Brian Windhorst offering thoughtful investigating and Dan pressing for clarity—including on media’s own complicity—the episode is both a fast-paced survey of the weekend’s sports storylines and a reflection on the evolving challenges of honesty, gambling, and content in the sports world. All laced with classic Dan Patrick Show wit.