The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2 Summary
Episode Date: November 25, 2025
Main Theme:
A lively mix of NFL and NBA discussions, sports media insights, and collegiate nostalgia, featuring an in-depth interview with NBC’s Chris Collinsworth, who reflects on his broadcasting milestone, current football storylines, and the realities of transitioning from player to analyst.
1. Episode Opening: Show Banter, Morale & Calendar Plugs
- Timestamp: 00:55–04:34
- Dan Patrick opens with playful banter about team morale ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, joking about whether it’s genuine or just pre-holiday cheer.
- Regular “Danettes” chime in: Todd, Marvin, Paulie, and Seaton.
- Dan promotes the show’s merchandise (calendars, moonshine) and transitions into a tease for upcoming guests: Chris Collinsworth and Reggie Miller.
Quote:
“There should be no faking of it. Everyone should be in a very relaxed, happy mood.” – Dan Patrick (03:40)
2. NFL Talk: 49ers, Cowboys, Chiefs & TV Ratings
- Timestamp: 04:34–12:22
- Dan dives into the San Francisco 49ers season—praising McCaffrey’s consistency and discussing the impact of injuries and roster moves (Brandon Aiyuk’s situation).
- Explores the importance of the upcoming Cowboys vs. Chiefs Thanksgiving game (“I think they're going to get to 45 million [viewers].” – Dan, 09:39), referencing a list of the highest-rated regular season games (see “Timestamps & Rankings” below).
- Distinguishes between disliking a team (Cowboys) and disliking how the team is covered in media.
- Conversation around Chiefs’ “grind-it-out” wins and Mahomes’ invincibility in the postseason.
- Brief NBA aside: Shadour Sanders to start against the 49ers.
Timestamps & High-Rated Games:
- 09:03 – Bears-Dolphins ‘85
- 09:03–09:39 – 2021, 2023, 1990, and 2022 Thanksgiving matchups
- Top Five (as read by Paulie): Nearly all highly rated games involved the Cowboys.
Quotes:
- “It’s not the Cowboys. It’s the coverage of the Cowboys that I have a problem with.” – Dan Patrick (10:11)
- “If you don’t kill [Mahomes] and they’re still breathing and he’s still there at quarterback, he still can go to the Super Bowl…” – Dan Patrick (07:32)
3. NBA Segment: Nikola Jokić’s Historic Pace
- Timestamp: 12:59–15:58
- Caller “Andrew from Washington” lauds the Panthers’ appearance on Monday Night Football and brings up Nikola Jokić’s remarkable stats—being fastest to 10 triple-doubles in a season and his dominance in assists.
- Dan Patrick crowns Jokić the “MVP,” noting how his consistent, effortless stats are undervalued because he makes it look easy.
- The group jokes about MVP-fatigue and voters being “bored with Joker.”
Quotes:
- “He’s the MVP. He’s the best player in the game… He makes it look easy. And please, if somebody says, ‘Does he play defense?’ He averages two steals a game.” – Dan Patrick (13:49)
- “If you want to give it to him. I mean, they took one away from Joker with Embiid.” – Dan Patrick (15:18)
4. Lighter Moments & Caller Engagement
- Timestamp: 16:23–19:34
- Paulie shares NBA career triple-double stats; they joke about Ben Simmons ranking ahead of Michael Jordan.
- A caller delivers a limerick poking fun at Todd’s Vegas trip, referencing Dan’s past slip-up calling Macaulay Culkin “Collie McCall.”
- Light-hearted recollections of awkward college years, dorm rules (“one foot on the floor for visitation"), and failed attempts at “studying abroad.”
Quotes:
- “I wasn’t playing and I wasn’t getting any girls, and I wasn’t going to class. My first two years of college, it was dry.” – Dan Patrick (18:21)
- “Mom, get out of the room… Cupcake, stop.” – Chris Collinsworth (19:14)
5. Featured Interview: Chris Collinsworth (NBC Analyst)
Timestamp: 26:13–43:43
a) College Days & Career Path
- Collinsworth jokes about being Dan’s “therapist” as they trade awkward college stories.
- Collinsworth reveals he started out as a pre-med student until chemistry “weeded him out.”
- Insights on incoming freshmen panicking about making friends; humorous advice from his son Austin on how to meet people.
Quotes:
- “I went through a year of pre-med… but chemistry was the weeding out class.” – Chris Collinsworth (27:38)
b) Lane Kiffin Rumors & Gators Football
- Speculation on Lane Kiffin’s potential as Florida’s next coach; Collinsworth doubts it’ll happen but commends Kiffin’s work at Ole Miss.
c) Bengals’ Playoff Prospects & Joe Burrow’s Health
- Collinsworth discusses the calculus of playing an injured franchise QB (Burrow) when the playoff odds are slim. Shares the reality that competitive players like Burrow hate sitting out, and that “you only play to win a championship.”
Quote:
- “You only played to win a championship. That’s it… Nobody remembers anything you did if you didn’t win it all.” – Chris Collinsworth (30:40)
d) Super Bowl Losses & Broadcasting Milestone
- Dan asks if losing to Joe Montana makes Super Bowl defeats easier; Collinsworth says no—as a broadcaster in San Francisco, the pain is only magnified by seeing those trophies on display.
- Marks his 500th NFL broadcast; Dan jokes about whether Collinsworth now has more games called than NFL catches.
Quote:
- “Now the Devontae Smith is, you know, the fourth thing you have to stop. And so he gets man coverage, and he’s catching the bomb.” – Chris Collinsworth on Eagles offense (37:40)
e) Media Insider: Comparing Studio vs. Game Analyst Roles (Tom Brady Segment)
- In-depth exchange on the differences between being a game analyst and working in the studio.
- Collinsworth advised Tom Brady—and others, like Peyton and Drew Brees—about the lifestyle shift and heavier workload required to do game analysis. Warns about the travel grind ("22 road games a year”).
- Emphasizes the creative challenge and “the grind” that draws former QBs to live-game analysis.
Quotes:
- “You’re used to playing eight road games a year. You are now going to have 22 road games.” – Chris Collinsworth (39:29)
- “When you mess something up… you end up in the blender of social media for a little while, and then somebody else does something.” – Chris Collinsworth (41:57)
- “You complained about Montana. You complained… I’m just listening to you, Chris. I’m here for you.” – Dan Patrick (43:32)
6. Callers & Quick Hits
Timestamp: 49:43–54:14
- 49ers fans reflect on the team’s resilience despite injuries and Brock Purdy’s interceptions.
- AFC playoff predictions: Callers cite the “dangerous in December” factor for Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, and remind Dan that regular season storylines rarely supplant established playoff powers.
- Lucas in Texas comments on Tom Brady’s awkward on-air moment during broadcast and discussion on what makes a good ex-player analyst. Praise for Troy Aikman’s ability to quickly explain plays and the value of authentic personality on air.
Quote:
- “I think Tom has to be more of the Tom off the air, out of the quarterback room... Don’t be so dependent on stats as much as first-hand knowledge.” – Dan Patrick (53:01)
7. Notable Quotes & Funniest Moments
- “There should be no faking of it. Everyone should be in a very relaxed, happy mood.” – Dan Patrick (03:40)
- “[Jokic] makes it look easy. It’s not easy. He makes it look easy.” – Dan Patrick (13:49)
- “Nobody remembers anything you did if you didn’t win at all… I wish I had one more chance to do it.” – Chris Collinsworth (30:40)
- “When you mess something up… you end up in the blender of social media.” – Chris Collinsworth (41:57)
- “Did Tom Brady reach out to you about how to become an analyst?” – Dan Patrick (38:08)
8. Episode Tone & Style
- Witty, Insightful, Self-Deprecating
- Playful ribbing among hosts and callers alike—especially around holidays and past college foibles.
- Analytical yet irreverent, especially in Collinsworth's segments explaining the grind of NFL analysis and the afterlife of high-profile careers.
9. Key Segment Timestamps
- 04:34 — NFL: 49ers, Cowboys, Chiefs, regular season TV ratings
- 12:59 — NBA/Jokic triple-double dominance
- 16:23 — NBA triple-double stats: Ben Simmons, Michael Jordan
- 18:21 — Dan’s embarrassing college years
- 26:13–43:43 — Chris Collinsworth feature interview
- 49:43 — AFC playoff callers, Tom Brady as an analyst
10. Final Notes
If you missed the episode, you’ll find a blend of NFL and NBA commentary, smart takes on what makes a good sports broadcaster, inside stories about media, and engaging fan interaction. Most memorable are Dan and Chris Collinsworth’s honest reflections on stardom, disappointment, hard work, and the realities behind the scenes—delivered with humor and candor.