The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2: Clippers Scandal Fallout, Ron Jaworski

Date: September 4, 2025
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show
Host: Dan Patrick & the Danettes
Guest: Ron Jaworski, former NFL quarterback and Eagles analyst

Overview

Hour 2 of the Dan Patrick Show covers a broad sweep of sports topics with Dan’s trademark blend of humor and insight. The episode features lively debates around the fallout of the LA Clippers’ ownership scandal and the ongoing NBA investigation, fan call-ins on NFL scheduling and expansion, plenty of playful banter among the crew, and a deep-dive football breakdown with special guest Ron Jaworski (“Jaws”), previewing the Eagles vs. Cowboys season opener.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Tonight’s Eagles vs. Cowboys Game Watch Party

• Dan discusses plans to watch the Eagles-Cowboys game with Shay in the "man cave," teasing a possible "swear jar for charity" due to Shay’s passionate fandom.
• Themes of football camaraderie and banter with Dan revealing the party menu will be pizza, diet soda for Shay, and tequila and cigars for Dan.
• Marvin and “Big Day Ray” among the crew invited; discussion about Ray’s new nickname and rising swagger (17:05).

2. NFL Gambling and Prop Bets

• Recap of the “Dan Patrick Takes a Gamble” podcast, noting its wildness and entertainment value (03:40).
• Dan and the Danettes riff on gambling props for the night’s game, such as:
  • First touchdown scorer odds (Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith, etc.).
  • Over/under passing yards for Dak Prescott (249.5) and Jalen Hurts (215.5).
  • Saquon Barkley’s longest carry prop bets.
• Seaton jokes about his “serious” betting predictions, prompting laughs.

Quote:
Dan: “Guaranteed to be wrong, but still very entertaining.” (04:14)

3. Clippers Ownership Scandal and Sports Endorsement Ethics

• Ongoing conversation about the NBA investigating Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, and possible salary cap circumvention via endorsements.
• Call-in from James in Austin asks about ethics of owners giving endorsement deals via companies they control (25:50).

Quote:
Dan: “I guess that’s legal as long as he’s doing something for that money…but I don’t know how they circumvent the salary cap.” (26:33)

• Dan and Paulie joke about school papers inflating their page count (“3,000 pages…font size looks like an eye chart.”) (29:30).

4. NFL Schedule Expansion and Impact

• Multiple callers discuss 18-game season, adding bye weeks, and the potential Super Bowl move to President’s Day weekend.
• Dan asserts preseason games are vital (“You have to have at least two of those games…”) and the NFL’s disregard for college football or high school football scheduling.
• Marvin and Paulie raise concerns about the ripple effect on college football’s schedule (36:20).

5. “Pie to the Face” Bet Antics and Sponsorship Jokes

• Listener Greg proposes a Browns playoff bet with a group “pie to the face” if they lose; Dan suggests a tracker for all running bets (42:45).
• Running gags about Marie Callender’s pies as the official pie sponsor, with listeners calling in to support the idea.
• Aging humor and nostalgia about TV dinners and pie brands—a classic Danettes riff (45:10, 71:30).

Quote:
Paulie: “Marie Callender, how old are you? You’re like 80 years old.” (45:55)

6. Callers Weigh in on NFL & Nostalgia

• Listeners add color to discussions on NFL scheduling, old-school TV dinners, and pie sponsorships, with fun back-and-forth between generations.
• More jokes about Swanson’s Hungry Man dinners and the generational divide on TV dinner quality (71:30).

Featured Interview: Ron Jaworski on Eagles/Cowboys and QB Rankings

[58:23] Dan welcomes Ron Jaworski

Key Points:

• Eagles’ Expectations:
  Jaws highlights Philadelphia’s high Super Bowl-or-bust expectations and returns to fond memories of Eagles-Cowboys rivalry.

  “The bar is very high…It’s always a game when the schedule comes out in Philadelphia, you circle the Dallas Cowboys.” (59:07)

• Jalen Hurts’ Place Among Elite QBs:
  Jaws pushes back on rankings, emphasizing wins over stats:

  “The only thing that I was concerned about was, can we win the football game? Not numbers, not stats…You look at Jalen Hurts, his record, the only thing this young man cares about is winning.” (61:45)

  • Discusses Hurts’ chip on his shoulder despite accolades (“because you have to have something to motivate yourself”).
  • Highlights Hurts’ unique dual-threat skills and ability to stress defenses horizontally and vertically.
  • Explains how Hurts neutralizes a talent like Micah Parsons by running right at him, wearing him down:

  “The best way to take on a guy that likes speed and quickness and athleticism is to run right at him…wear his ass down.” (64:15)

• Super Bowl Picks Beyond Eagles:
  Jaws tabs the Chiefs and Bills as real contenders, says opening week is “the hardest…to evaluate” and wants to reassess after four weeks.

  “No one knows what the hell is going to happen, Dan.” (66:33)

  • Notes Eagles have turnover on defense, but offensive core is steady.

• Cowboys’ Roster Moves and Packers’ Short-term Win:
  Jaws breaks down the Micah Parsons trade scenario, calling Green Bay immediate winners but says Dallas could benefit if draft picks work out.

[69:20] Dan thanks Jaws

“Always great to talk to you, Jaws. Thanks for joining us. Have fun tonight.”
– Dan Patrick (69:20)

Closing Segment Highlights

NFL Hot Take Tease & Predictions

• Dan and crew share their score predictions for Eagles vs. Cowboys.
• Todd’s headline: “Philly picks apart Prescott. 29-23, Super Bowl champs.” (83:44)
• General consensus: The Eagles will win, but Cowboys may keep it interesting.

Community Vibe & Show Culture

• The show maintains its trademark warmth and listener interaction, blending sports analysis with humor, nostalgia, and running gags.
• Multiple listener shoutouts and inside jokes about food and TV dinners accentuate the feeling of an ongoing in-joke among a tight-knit crew and audience.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On Shay’s fandom:
  “He’s going to be fired up no matter what…If, I mean, you heard him earlier in the week when we had him on. He was talking about Micah Parsons, and he was apoplectic, and he said, you know, it’s a trigger. Makes him want to drink.”
  — Dan Patrick (02:11)

• On circumventing the salary cap:
  “I guess that’s legal as long as he’s doing something for that money with Nike. But I don’t know how they circumvent the salary cap.”
  — Dan Patrick (26:35)

• On preseason in NFL:
  “I think you have to have preseason games. It is important…Maybe you have a controlled scrimmage. I would like to see college football have a preseason.”
  — Dan Patrick (34:44)

• Ron Jaworski on Hurts’ mentality:
  “He’s a winning quarterback…and to me, you rate a quarterback: does he win games when the game is on the line? Jalen Hurts makes plays.”
  — Ron Jaworski (62:45)

Segment Timestamps

• 02:10 – Party plans for Eagles vs. Cowboys with Shay
• 04:10 – Gambling podcast preview and prop bet odds
• 25:50 – Caller: Ethics of sports endorsements and salary cap
• 29:30 – Playful page count jokes
• 34:44 – NFL schedule expansion and preseason necessity
• 42:45 – Pie to the face bets and jokes about sponsorship
• 58:23 – Ron Jaworski interview begins
• 59:07 – Jaws on Eagles’ expectations
• 62:45 – Hurts and QB rankings discussion
• 66:33 – Super Bowl predictions & NFL first week analysis
• 69:20 – End of Jaws interview
• 71:30 – TV dinner nostalgia, generational divide
• 83:44 – Crew predictions for Eagles vs. Cowboys

Tone

Leisurely, witty, and comfortable, marked by the classic camaraderie and sharp sports knowledge of Dan and his crew, with thoughtful analysis from Jaworski and lighthearted listener engagement throughout.