The Dan Patrick Show

Hour 2 - No Fail Fun Places, Tyreek Hill Landing Spots
Date: February 17, 2026
Hosts: Covino & Rich (in for Dan Patrick, with the C&R crew)

Episode Overview

This episode leans into two central threads:

1. No-Fail Fun Spots – The crew debates which social activities or destinations are "guaranteed good times"—places or outings where, if you’re not enjoying yourself, you’re probably the problem.
2. Tyreek Hill's Next Team – The hosts and listeners speculate where NFL star Tyreek Hill might end up next, and what teams would make logical or exciting fits.

There’s also lively banter around Gen Z’s effect on Las Vegas, comedy about the best type of hibachi chef, and reflections on Michael Jordan’s birthday and social media narratives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The "No Fail" Places for Fun (03:40 – 18:34)

Origin: Rich Davis recounts a hibachi family dinner and wonders why everyone seems to have fun at such places—unless maybe they are the problem.

Hibachi Night—The Gold Standard

• Hibachi restaurants set the tone: the interactive meal, shared tables with strangers, theatrical chefs, and the "onion volcano" never fail to amuse.
• Quote:
  • (03:40) Kavino: "If you don't have fun at that type of place… you're the problem."
  • (04:54) Kavino: "Onion volcano, beating heart… What are the other tricks?"
• Downside: No TVs for watching sports—a rare minus for Rich, who confesses to streaming games on his phone even when out to dinner.

More No-Fail Spots:

• Comedy clubs:
  • (10:17) Rich: "If you can't chuckle at chuckles, something's wrong with you."
  • Even if the comics bomb, it becomes part of the fun.
• Amusement parks:
  • (11:04) Sam: "...once you get inside, if you can't have fun inside an amusement park, you're the problem."
• Bowling alleys:
  • (15:29) Kavino: "You can't have fun at bowling now? With all the lights and digital scoring, if you’re not having fun you’re the issue."
• Karaoke bars:
  • (18:34) Kavino: "Karaoke will reveal the true personality of a date… If she says no, then you're on a date with a stick in the mud."
• Topgolf and similar social sports venues
• Fondue / Korean BBQ / Japanese BBQ spots:
  • Interactivity, social groups, and food—fun built-in.
  • (16:40) Wes: "...grill your own meats, you're around a table—friends, food, sake, beer..."

Riffing on the Experience:

• Comedy about the "wrong" hibachi chef:
  • (08:19) Kavino: "If I get some, like, young, dirty white guy doing hibachi, I feel robbed. I want the cultural experience!"
  • Rich echoes ("When Julio comes out and he's the cook, I'm like, ah, come on…").
• "No fail" experiences reveal compatibility; if someone can’t enjoy these, they’re labeled “a dud.”

2. Is Las Vegas Still “No Fail”? Gen Z’s Impact (34:36 – 42:42)

• Gen Z is less interested in Vegas’s traditional vices—gambling, heavy drinking, partying—favoring health, wellness, and budget international travel.
• Stat: Gen Z drinks 87% less than Millennials.
• (38:38) Kavino: "The smartphone has replaced the lore of something like the Las Vegas Strip. Scrolling dominates everyday life."
• Online gambling and weed drinks/mocktails further reduce Vegas’s unique pull.
• Vegas is positioned to become more family-friendly, with sports teams and non-vice entertainment leading the way.

3. Tyreek Hill Landing Spots & NFL Speculation (21:35 – 43:09)

Hot Debate: Where Should Tyreek Hill Go?

• The Dolphins appear to be moving on; what franchise fits best?
• Speculative Destinations:
  • Chiefs (a return?)
    • (22:31) Rich: "You think he goes back to the Chiefs?"
    • (22:36) Kavino: "Teams do that a lot… Familiarity, bring him back."
  • Chargers (with Hill's former coach as OC)
  • Raiders ("The Raiders all of a sudden look a little scary [with him].")
  • Giants, Titans, 49ers
• Health factor:
  • (23:21) Sam: "He's coming off a major season-ending left knee surgery. Is he a bargain or will there still be demand?"
• 49ers as a sleeper:
  • (23:58) Kavino: "What were the 49ers missing last year? No offense to Juwan Jennings… but he's not a true number one."
  • (25:22) Rich: "Tyreek Hill, for the record, 31 years old."
  • (25:28) Sam: "About to be 32… his 11th year in the league… How healthy is he? How willing are teams to take a chance?"
• Personality fit & team goals: Will Hill want a team that’s ready to contend, or go for a big contract?
• Audience Engagement: Many teams thrown out via live chat (Chuck Hansen, Steelo, etc.). No consensus, underscoring Hill’s mystique and value.

4. Pop Culture Lightning Round (31:31 – 34:36 & 49:47 – 51:18)

• Brief riff on documentaries (“Becoming Led Zeppelin,” “Rise of the 49ers”), Netflix with ads, and "Back to the Future" as a ‘no-fail’ movie classic.
• On Michael Jordan’s birthday, they laugh about awkward viral social media moments and urge context before judgment.
  • (50:51) Rich: "Well, they were celebrating the big victory...you see him doing something, let's just say, interesting with a little boy, and unfortunately, that becomes a side story."
  • They advocate for not jumping to conclusions with online clips.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Hibachi Nights:
  • (03:40) Kavino: "If you don't have fun at that type of place… you're the problem."
  • (04:54) Kavino: "Onion volcano, beating heart… What are the other tricks?"
• On Comedy Clubs:
  • (10:17) Rich: "If you can't chuckle at chuckles, something’s wrong with you."
• On Amusement Parks:
  • (11:04) Sam: "...once you get inside, if you can't have fun inside an amusement park, you're the problem."
• On Las Vegas and Gen Z:
  • (38:38) Kavino: "The smartphone has replaced the lore of something like the Las Vegas Strip. Scrolling dominates everyday life."
• On Tyreek Hill's Uncertain Future:
  • (23:21) Sam: "He's coming off a major season-ending left knee surgery… Is he a bargain or is there still going to be a demand?"
  • (23:58) Kavino: "What were the 49ers missing last year? ...He's not a true number one."
• On Bowling:
  • (15:29) Kavino: "You can't have fun at bowling now? With all the lights and digital scoring, if you’re not having fun you’re the issue."
• On ‘No-Fail’ Movies and Social Compatibility:
  • (33:47) Rich: "If you're sitting there in a room, and they're not enjoying 'Back to the Future'... there's something wrong with them."
  • (34:14) Covino: "There's things people don’t like. I don’t know if I’ve ever met someone that's like 'Back to the Future? Hated it.'"

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:40 – 18:34]: No-Fail Fun Places – The heart of the episode’s “no-fail” debate
• [21:35 – 26:33]: Tyreek Hill Landing Spots (NFL speculation)
• [34:36 – 42:42]: The Future of Vegas—Gen Z’s changing tastes and the city's destiny
• [49:47 – 51:18]: Michael Jordan birthday, viral social moments, and celebrity rankings

Summary & Takeaways

• The show's tone is breezy, jokey, and conversational—often poking fun at each other, riffing off feedback, and spinning serious sports discussion out of light-hearted pop culture queries.
• The "no-fail" concept is both a personal and relationship litmus test (“if you can’t have fun here, you’re the problem”).
• Tyreek Hill's free agency encapsulates the wild, speculation-heavy vibe of NFL offseason analysis—throwing out theories, gut feelings, and listener suggestions.
• Vegas is no longer the simple “guaranteed fun” getaway for everyone—driven by both economic and generational change.
• There’s a moral about social media: Don't judge viral moments without full context (using Michael Jordan as the cautionary example).

For newcomers: This episode is a great introduction to Covino & Rich’s blend of sports, cultural humor, and lively debates, all in the spirit of fun and community. If you didn’t listen, you’ll still walk away knowing this crew’s heart-pulse on sports, social events, and where America is (or isn’t) finding its fun.