The Dan Patrick Show: Hour 2 – NFL Lies About Lions' Play Review, Hannah Hidalgo

Date: October 16, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick (and the Danettes)
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This episode, broadcast live from South Bend, Indiana, features lively banter among Dan Patrick and his team (“the Danettes”), discussions on college athletics, quarterback longevity in the NFL, recent football controversies, and an engaging featured interview with Notre Dame basketball star Hannah Hidalgo. The show blends college football talk, NFL analysis, sports culture, and witty anecdotes, punctuated by reflections on the modern collegiate athletic experience and a look at what’s changing—and what’s constant—in sports.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene – South Bend Vibes & Upcoming Guests

• Dan and the Danettes note the vibrant crowd in South Bend and tease their upcoming interviews, including Marcus Freeman, Carson Palmer, and Hannah Hidalgo (05:40).
• Lighthearted discussion about loud classic cars and the “cool car” culture in high school (08:30).

2. Quarterbacks Over 40: Rare NFL Matchups

• Analysis of rare games where both starting QBs are over 40, including tonight’s Steelers vs. Bengals (Rodgers vs. Flacco).
• Noted previous legendary matchups: Elway vs. Moon; Brees vs. Brady; Testaverde vs. Favre.
• Stat: Tonight’s over/under—Flacco: 238.5 yards, Rodgers: 217.5 yards (06:20).

3. Poll Question: Notre Dame vs USC – Where Would You Rather Play?

• Live poll: “Would you rather play football at Notre Dame or USC?”
• Close results: Notre Dame narrowly leads (~52%) (14:00, 49:55).
• The Danettes joke about academic rigor and campus life (“There’s a little too much studying going on here for me… midterms… library lights on at 6:50 AM”) [13:00].

4. College Athlete Academics & “Eligibility Culture”

• Discussion of academic requirements for athletes—suggestion that some schools are less rigorous.
• Anecdotes about former players (e.g., Johnny Manziel’s “all online classes”), academic eligibility, and how AI/ChatGPT is changing academic monitoring (17:45).
• Quote (Paul): “Much easier to get caught now for something like that. Much easier to get caught.” (19:00)

5. Tua Tagovailoa Press Conference Controversy

• Tua previously called out teammates for showing up late after he threw three interceptions.
• His subsequent apology and issues with handling press conferences (22:10).
• Dan’s take: “If you’re going to do that and you’re calling out your team after you throw three interceptions, the first person you throw under the bus is yourself.” (22:55)
• “He just doesn’t do well when he goes to these press conferences. …You don’t need to tell us, that guy showed up late.” (24:42)

6. NFL Controversy: Lions' Touchdown Overturned (Chiefs Game)

• Recap of the Lions’ creative touchdown called back for an illegal formation after delay.
• Dan Campbell’s reaction: “Doesn’t matter if I agree or disagree… It was explained. It doesn’t matter.” (27:17)
• Disagreement on whether the call came from on-field refs or the NFL's New York office. “Somebody’s lying. They got the call right, but somebody is lying in the process here who made the call.” (28:13)
• Dan and Paulie: NFL should institute a play clock for challenges after a TD (28:55).

7. Fan Calls & Travel Questions

• Fans ask about places Dan’s show will go next (NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, possibly Iowa, Las Vegas F1, etc.) (43:15).
• Local food recs, tradition, and show’s community vibe.

Featured Interview – Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame Basketball Star)

Segment Start: 29:10

Hannah’s Background, Game, and Personality

• Official Height:

  • “5’7.” (29:13)
  • On being tough despite her size: “I make everybody believe I’m smaller… but I’m 5’7.” (29:18)

• Coached by Her Dad:

  • “He knew what was in me… A lot of people do ‘daddy ball,’ their parents take it easier on them, but not my dad. If I made one mistake, we were doing 10 and ones—just sprinting up and back.” (29:29)

• On Her Place in Women’s Basketball:

  • “I’m just here to hoop.” (30:02)
  • “Do you feel like you’re the face of college basketball?” “I guess, if that’s what everybody else thinks.” (30:02)
  • “Do you agree you’re the best player?” “There’s a lot of great women basketball players out there.” (30:22)

• Role Models and Game Style:

  • Modeled after Kyrie Irving: “I used to watch a lot of Kyrie Irving growing up… a lot of his highlights.” (30:36)
  • On choosing between Kyrie and Steph: “I’d probably do Steph. I mean, he’s unguardable with his shooting.” (31:13)

• Mentality and Defense:

  • “On the court, I’m screaming, yelling—just very high intensity.” (34:03)
  • CBS Quote Reprise: “Yeah, when I’m going against my opponent, I enjoy ripping their heart out.” (34:26)
  • “I want to instill fear into my opponents, especially if I’m picking them up full court; I want to make them so uncomfortable they don’t want to bring the ball up the floor.” (34:32)

• What Drives Her on Defense:

  • “I was always told… you’re the smallest one on the floor, you gotta bring something different.” (35:22)
  • “I always was taught defense wins championships.” (35:44)
  • “Defense will keep you on the floor longer… you can always control your defense mindset and just taking pride in not letting anybody score on you.” (35:59)

• On NIL and the New Athlete Experience:

  • “It was different because now collegiate players can get agents… it was sort of hard to navigate… But now that I have agents they handle all that NIL stuff.” (32:20)
  • “Do you feel like a professional?” “In a sense, yeah… I don’t like to think that I’m a pro because I’m still, like, a kid at heart.” (32:56)

• WNBA Aspirations & Value of Degree:

  • “The WNBA, it’s been my dream since I was younger to be able to play at the highest level.” (33:12)
  • “The Notre Dame degree… it just sets you up for life.” (40:14)

• Fun Exchanges and Playful Moments:

  • On Dan as a basketball teammate:
    • “Who can shoot? I heard you was a shooter, but I heard you didn’t pass…” (36:40)
    • “Anybody who can shoot.” (36:52)
  • On being yelled at by her coach:
    • “Oh, absolutely. I think I get yelled at almost every day in practice…” (33:48)
  • Favorite play to make:
    • “Probably a steal. A game-winning steal… It’s just something different about locking down on defense for the game-winning play.” (35:01)
  • Most points in a game:
    • “In high school, I think it was, like, 41 or something. 45, something like that.” (38:45)

• On Watching Other Teams After Losing:

  • “If we just lost in the tournament, then I don’t watch. It’s too painful.” (37:35)

• Future Goals and Broadcasting Aspirations:

  • Wants to work in sports media or broadcasting after basketball: “Probably after playing, after coaching, maybe in broadcasting… I love the game, I know the game.” (40:41)

Notable Quotes & Moments (With Timestamps)

• Dan (on Tua’s press conference):
  • “If you’re going to do that and you’re calling out your team after you throw three interceptions, the first person you throw under the bus is yourself.” (22:55)
• Dan (on Lions’ play):
  • “Somebody’s lying. They got the call right, but somebody is lying in the process here who made the call.” (28:13)
• Hannah Hidalgo (on defense):
  • “I want to instill fear into my opponents… make my player as uncomfortable as possible.” (34:32)
• Paulie (on NIL):
  • “Hannah Hidalgo’s Pell Grant is over $1 million a year estimated. She has nil estimated deals of over 1 million.” (46:20)
• Hannah Hidalgo (on her mindset):
  • “When I’m going against my opponent, I enjoy ripping their heart out.” (34:26)

Important Timestamps

• Poll Question + Notre Dame vs USC banter: 14:00, 49:55
• NFL Quarterbacks Over 40 Discussion: 06:20
• Academic Eligibility / ChatGPT: 17:45
• Tua Press Conference Segment: 22:10 – 24:40
• Lions/Chiefs Replay Controversy: 27:10 – 28:55
• Hannah Hidalgo Interview Begins: 29:10
• Notable Quotes and Fun Banter with Hannah: 34:26, 36:40, 35:01, 40:41
• Fan Calls & Show Travel: 43:15

Tone & Style

The show maintains a playful and conversational tone, rich in behind-the-scenes sports anecdotes, gentle ribbing among the hosts, and a mix of lightheartedness and serious commentary. Dan’s interview with Hannah showcases his classic blend of humor, sincerity, and deep sports curiosity.

Conclusion

This hour of The Dan Patrick Show is a potent mix of classic sports radio fun, genuine insights into the evolving world of college athletics, and a showcase interview with Hannah Hidalgo—an emerging star who embodies both the changing face of college basketball and the timeless drive of elite athletes. Whether discussing the minutiae of NFL officiating, the impact of NIL on student-athletes, or just swapping stories about high school cars, Dan and the Danettes deliver engaging, entertaining sports talk with substance.