The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2

Date: October 14, 2025
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A lively mix of reactions to Blake Snell’s epic playoff pitching, dramatic NFL MVP odds shifts, and spirited debate on coaching decisions and fan frustrations. Dan and the Danettes (Paulie, Seaton, Todd, Marvin) blend analysis, humor, and banter—plus audience calls—for an engaging hour on the current sports landscape.

Blake Snell’s Legendary Performance & Historic Pitching Feats

[03:20–05:12]

• Blake Snell’s Masterclass: The crew recaps Snell’s dominant postseason outing—8 innings pitched, one hit allowed, faced the minimum batters after picking off his only base runner.
  • Dan Patrick: “I said to Paulie, when’s the last time we had a complete game? Because it’s like an eclipse…” [03:25]
  • Postseason complete games are now rare; references to classic performances by Bumgarner, Scherzer, and Verlander.
• Historical Nuggets:
  • The last pitcher before Snell to face the minimum through 8 innings was Don Larsen (1956).
  • “The bullpen tried to give it up again. Thank God for the starters… Dodgers starters are 6 and 1 in the postseason, 1.65 ERA.” —Dan [04:24]
• Shohei Ohtani as Reliever?
  • Paulie floats the idea, noting the Dodgers’ bullpen struggles, but Dan points to Ohtani’s success starting.

NFL Coaching Chaos & The Titans’ Turmoil

[05:12–10:55]

• Titans Fire Brian Callahan:
  • Surprised that Callahan was brought back, fired so soon with a rookie QB.
  • Dan Patrick: “If you bring him back, then be fair to him. If not, don’t bring him back. I would have hired a new coach.” [07:00]
• Owner Decision-Making:
  • Compares impulsive NFL owners (like Titans’) to Steve Cohen’s failed attempts to “buy a winner.”
  • The importance of giving a coach and QB time to develop—examples of Jaden Daniels and Caleb Williams.
• League-Wide Quick Hooks:
  • “We’re so quick to move on from coaches, so quick to move on from quarterbacks.” —Dan [10:55]
• Historical Titans Context:
  • Four years ago, Titans were a 12-win team; now lost momentum after front office changes.

Bijan Robinson’s Breakout & MVP Hype

[11:10–12:01]

• Name Pronunciation & Brand:
  • Bijan (not ‘Bijan’ like ‘Dijon’) Robinson—Paulie jokes about the conflict with his “Dijon of Bijan” college mustard partnership.
• Praise from Coach Raheem Morris:
  • “He’s the best player in football. I’ve said it multiple times. I can’t say it enough.” —Raheem Morris (clip) [11:19]
• Dan’s Assessment:
  • “He’s certainly playing like the best player in football…off to an incredible, historical start…” [11:23]

Fan Calls & Listener Banter

[12:08–15:11]

• James in Virginia:
  • Humorous report: lost a pie-to-the-face bet, reflects on Commanders’ loss, upcoming tough schedule.
  • “You cannot win football games with penalties and turnovers… pumpkin pies because it’s the state pie of Illinois!” [13:05]
• Josh in North Carolina:
  • Defends Todd with a driving analogy: “Don’t let the bee behind you drive your car.” [14:19]

Listener Rant: The Infamous Left Lane Debate

[15:11–19:30]

• Ongoing, comic debate: Should slow(er) drivers move out of the “passing lane”?
  • Dan: “You’re not the speed police here…if somebody wants to pass you… just move over.” [15:56]
  • Todd: Defends his lane usage, “I don’t feel like it’s camping if I’m going 10 plus miles an hour faster than the speed limit.” [15:45]
  • Seaton: “Even the state is asking, please don’t do that.” [15:22]
  • Exchanges get increasingly silly (“Just move over!”) [various, culminating at 19:31]
  • Marvin: “Who in the blue hell does Fritzi think he is!?” [18:54]
  • Dan finally puts an end to it: “How about we take a break from this topic forever?” [19:24]

NFL Stats & Dun Dun Playoff Game

[22:04–29:06]

• Stat of the Day:
  • “Thirteen teams have at least four wins through week six. That equals the most any season this century.” [22:04]
• Caller Andy in Buffalo:
  • Concerned over Bills’ soft schedule, asks if it’s “time to panic in Buffalo.”
  • “The teams the Bills have beaten…are a combined 3 and 21.” [23:41]
  • Dan: “I think Buffalo will be active at the trade deadline…You’re winning those games, but you should be.” [23:51]
• Dun Dun Game Intro:
  • Each Danette lists teams they declare as “Done Done” (no playoff hopes), risking punishments if wrong.
  • Full, rapid-fire lists from Paulie, Todd, Seaton, Marvin (see transcript [26:03–28:45]).
  • Light jabs and team-by-team rationale (Giants? Panthers? Ravens or Bengals?), with Marvin noting, “They got five losses already!” [28:22]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “When’s the last time we had a complete game? Because it’s like an eclipse…” —Dan Patrick [03:25]
• “He’s the best player in football. I’ve said it multiple times. I can’t say it enough.” —Raheem Morris (via clip) [11:19]
• “Just move over!” —Seaton (and everyone, in unison) [multiple times, e.g., 18:43]
• “We acknowledge those who are taken high in the draft, and we go, man, that guy’s good. He’s supposed to be good.” —Dan [33:18]
• “Who in the blue hell does Fritzi think he is!?” —Marvin [18:54]

NFL MVP Odds & Quarterback Evaluation

[31:17–36:46]

• Current DraftKings MVP Odds:
  • Top 3: Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen (close); next tier includes Stafford, Goff, Drake May.
  • Dan jokes: “I’ll put a thousand on [Daniel Jones]. No, no, no, my days of putting dimes down or nickels down are long gone.” [32:11]
• Who Can Actually Win It?
  • Discussion of narrative (voter fatigue with usual stars: Jackson, Allen, Mahomes), possible “surprise” winner.
  • “Jared Goff leads in TD passes (14-2 TD:INT, 76% completion), but people just won’t give him credit.” —Paulie [33:04]
  • Dan notes voters’ skepticism for “unspectacular” QB candidates and for those with great supporting casts (Hurts, Goff).
  • Discussion on what Daniel Jones or Aaron Rodgers would have to do to get recognized (spoiler: Jones must be nearly perfect, Rodgers expectations are low now).
  • Paulie: “The rule specifically for comeback player of the year, you’re supposed to be hurt or overcome something, not just poor play.” [37:09]

Lighter Fare: John Candy, Engagements, Presidential Baby Names

[39:36–45:48]

• John Candy Documentary:
  • Dan and Paulie call Planes, Trains & Automobiles “one of those great movies… He probably should have been nominated.”
  • Wonders if Candy would have thrived in drama like Robin Williams or Adam Sandler later in his career.
• Heartwarming Calls:
  • Ian from Colorado Springs: Shares his rainy engagement at Maroon Bells.
  • Kurt from Illinois: In the hospital for seventh child, asks for presidential baby name suggestions (Girl: Madison, Monroe, Quincy; “What about Eisenhower?” –"Is he?" banter ensues)
  • Dan recounts his own family size and baby-naming stories, with humor about his “payback” fourth child.

Tone & Style

The conversation flows with Dan's signature mix of wry humor, stats, pop-culture references, and relaxed fan interaction. Plenty of playful ribbing between Dan, the Danettes, and callers, especially during the “passing lane” segment and the “dun dun” playoff picks.

Key Timestamps

• Blake Snell & MLB: 03:20–05:12
• Titans’ Coaching Drama: 05:12–10:55
• Bijan Robinson/MVP: 11:10–12:01
• Pie/Pun Bets and Fan Calls: 12:08–15:11
• Left-Lane Debate: 15:11–19:30
• Stat of the Day/Bills Panic: 22:04–23:51
• Dun Dun Game: 26:03–29:06
• NFL MVP Odds/Quarterbacks: 31:17–37:09
• John Candy & Life Segments: 39:36–45:48

Summary:
Dan Patrick’s Hour 2 is a blend of sharp sports commentary and endearing humor, from mythic pitching to the week’s NFL intrigue, plus playful detours into driving etiquette, engagement tales, and family life. The energy stays high, making it as entertaining for the non-listener as for the die-hard fan.