Hour 2 – Old Man Injuries, Late to the Party

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show Episode: Hour 2 – Old Man Injuries, Late to the Party Release Date: August 12, 2025

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Introduction

In this engaging episode of The Dan Patrick Show, hosted by iHeartPodcasts and the Dan Patrick Podcast Network, Dan Patrick’s co-hosts Jake Hofer and Covino dive deep into the multifaceted world of sports, aging athletes, and the unexpected injuries that often accompany significant celebratory moments. Balancing humor with insightful analysis, they explore how athletes navigate their careers' twilight, the impact of injuries on their legacies, and the personal decisions that shape their post-peak lives.

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Derek Jeter’s Absence at Yankees Old Timers Day

Timestamp: 03:24

The episode kicks off with a discussion about Derek Jeter's notable absence from the Yankees' Old Timers Day celebration commemorating the 2000 World Series champions. Covino questions whether Jeter should have attended such a significant event, considering his pivotal role in the team's historic success.

Covino (05:25):

“He couldn’t see her being the mother of his kids. And he couldn’t see himself spending the rest of his life with her.”

Covino suggests that Jeter's absence might stem from a matured perspective prioritizing family over public appearances. This decision reflects a broader theme of how athletes balance personal life with their enduring connection to their sporting legacy.

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Mariano Rivera’s Injuries at Old Timers Day

Timestamp: 10:45

The conversation shifts to Mariano Rivera, the legendary Yankees closer, discussing his unfortunate injuries during Old Timers Day celebrations. Jake recounts Rivera's ankle twist while shagging fly balls, a hobby that ironically contributed to his long-term physical ailments.

Jake Hofer (14:04):

“Mariano Rivera might be the best athlete on the team. He could play any position. He was that good.”

Covino delves into whether Rivera's enthusiasm to stay active in such events was worth the physical toll it took, pondering whether these injuries tarnish his otherwise stellar legacy.

Covino (16:33):

“Maybe Jeter did the right thing... to avoid being remembered as an old guy who can’t play the way he used to.”

This reflection underscores the delicate balance athletes must maintain between staying relevant and managing their health as they age.

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Connor Zillich’s NASCAR Injury

Timestamp: 17:46

Covino introduces another case of celebratory mishaps with Connor Zillich's injury during his NASCAR victory celebration. Zillich broke his collarbone after tripping while attempting to cheer on the track, turning a moment of triumph into an embarrassing accident.

Jake Hofer (18:04):

“He was like, yeah, he's cheering a red. And then when he fell down ... Broken collarbone.”

The hosts compare this incident to other athletes like Kendra Morales who have faced similar fates, highlighting the unpredictable nature of post-game or post-race celebrations.

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Mature Decisions in Sports and Personal Life

Timestamp: 07:58

The dialogue evolves into a broader discussion on maturity, both in sports and personal relationships. Covino draws parallels between teams making tough decisions about retaining players and individuals ending relationships for personal growth.

Covino (07:58):

“It's like our buddy J. Stu ... you can't let this define you.”

Jake emphasizes the necessity of making difficult choices for long-term success, whether it's a sports team moving on from a beloved player or an individual ending a relationship that no longer serves them.

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Transition to NFL Topics and Jackson Dart

Timestamp: 34:10

Shifting focus to the NFL, the hosts discuss the New York Giants' quarterback situation, specifically highlighting Jackson Dart’s adjustment to his new team environment.

Jake Hofer (39:06):

“He was cruising through the easy pass lane, not paying the toll essentially and got all these tickets.”

Covino and Jake humorously explore Dart's cultural and regional adjustments, such as understanding local customs like the Jersey Turnpike’s toll system, illustrating how even professional athletes must adapt to new environments off the field.

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Cultural Misunderstandings and Personal Anecdotes

Timestamp: 41:08

The hosts share personal stories that mirror the cultural misunderstandings faced by athletes like Jackson Dart. Jake recounts realizing the meaning of "whip" in baseball late in his career, while Covino humorously admits to mistaking floor-to-ceiling windows for Florida ceiling windows.

Jake Hofer (41:08):

“I was a grown up now. It wasn't yesterday, gu... I didn't realize that pickles were just pickled cucumbers.”

These anecdotes emphasize the universal experience of learning and adapting, drawing a parallel to how athletes must continuously learn and adapt in their professional and personal lives.

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Athletes' Celebrations Gone Wrong

Timestamp: 23:55

Covino introduces a segment titled "What's Worse?" where they compare different athletes' unfortunate injury moments during celebratory phases. This includes analyzing Mo Rivera's repeated injuries while shagging fly balls and Jackson Dart’s fall during a victory celebration.

Jake Hofer (23:55):

“It's supposed to be your awesome moment, and you just totally blew it.”

The segment highlights the irony and vulnerability athletes face when their joyous moments are overshadowed by accidents, underlining the unpredictability of sports and life.

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Conclusion

In this episode of The Dan Patrick Show, Jake Hofer and Covino skillfully intertwine humor with poignant insights, exploring how aging athletes manage their careers' final chapters amidst physical challenges and personal transitions. Through discussions about Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, and Connor Zillich, they shed light on the broader themes of legacy, maturity, and the unforeseen hurdles that accompany celebrated moments.

Notable Quotes:

• Covino (05:25): “He couldn’t see her being the mother of his kids. And he couldn’t see himself spending the rest of his life with her.”

• Jake Hofer (18:04): “He was like, yeah, he's cheering a red. And then when he fell down ... Broken collarbone.”

• Jake Hofer (39:06): “He was cruising through the easy pass lane, not paying the toll essentially and got all these tickets.”

• Covino (16:33): “Maybe Jeter did the right thing... to avoid being remembered as an old guy who can’t play the way he used to.”

Timestamped Highlights:

• Derek Jeter Discussion: 03:24 - 05:25
• Mariano Rivera’s Injuries: 10:45 - 16:33
• Connor Zillich’s NASCAR Injury: 17:46 - 18:47
• Mature Decisions in Sports: 07:58 - 08:35
• Jackson Dart’s NFL Transition: 34:10 - 39:35
• Cultural Misunderstandings: 39:06 - 41:58
• "What's Worse?" Segment: 23:55 - 25:08

This episode offers listeners a thoughtful yet entertaining exploration of the intersection between sports, aging, and personal growth, making it a valuable listen for sports enthusiasts and casual fans alike.

Transcript

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[Covino]

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[Jake Hofer]

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[Covino]

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[Jake Hofer]

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[Covino]

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[Jake Hofer]

It's. It's absolutely free. There's no reason why you shouldn't do it. Hey, if you asked me to do it for you, I would. Hey, we got a lot we're going to get to this hour. Some NFL baseball. We got 40 games left. We're 75% done. Some teams are falling off the cliff. Other teams have won 10 in a row since their coach put pancakes in their pocket.

[Covino]

Now, speaking of baseball.

[Jake Hofer]

What?

[Covino]

Before we give away prizes, get you involved, we'll take a few phone calls. 87799 on Fox. I got to tell you about Derek Jeter and his first possible misstep. And what's the worst injury? There's a story involving Old Timers Day this past weekend and collar Zillich. Connor Zillich. Have you seen the Connor Zillich story? I have. Oh, my goodness. We'll get to that. But let's get there was a collar involved, his collarbone. Yeah, exactly. Let's get into Johnny in Minnesota. What's up, Johnny being on Ridge. What up? Amen. Hey, I hope you guys don't remember what I said yesterday on the oh.

[Jake Hofer]

Johnny, you're forever part of our show.

[Covino]

I laughed for hours after that.

[Jake Hofer]

But anyways, what's on your mind today?

[Covino]

If you missed it yesterday, he said. Oh, crap. Wait, wait, wait. We need an explanation.

[Jake Hofer]

What happened?

[Covino]

Hey, Johnny. I burnt my pizza.

[Jake Hofer]

He burnt his pizza at like 8:30 in the morning. Hold on, Johnny, pause one second. Pause.

[Covino]

I thought he had an accident.

[Jake Hofer]

Johnny, hold on one second. If you don't know we're talking about, which I imagine you don't, yesterday Johnny called up and in the middle of his call, Sam, you have the clip, right? Or do you have it Danny or.

[Covino]

No, we'll have to effort that.

[Jake Hofer]

Oh, fine. I thought you had it on standby. In the middle of his call, he's like, oh, crap, there I go again. Or something like that. Something very bizarre. But what's up today, Johnny? I'm gonna.

[Covino]

I just want to talk about the David justice and Halle Berry, man. Yeah, I don't know.

[Jake Hofer]

Why would he get rid of. Why would he get rid of that? I would take that average all day long.

[Covino]

Because there's more to life than being ridiculously good looking, you know, that's really it. He wasn't short of any other beautiful women. He didn't feel that bad for her because he's thinking, yeah, she's got any dude she wants. She's a successful Hollywood star. She didn't make his heart go pitter patter. That's really what it was. He liked her. He looks back and realized she loved him. But the honeymoon stage was over and he just couldn't see her being the mother of his kids. And he couldn't see him spending the rest of his life with her. He couldn't grow old with her. That's what he said.

[Jake Hofer]

You don't need to tie everything together to sports just because it's Fox Sports Radio. But I find constantly Johnny's thinking about.

[Covino]

That scene in Monster's Ball. We're talking Moneyball, not Monsters ball.

[Jake Hofer]

I think we all are. When you say Halle Berry swing, I will say it's so typical to want to tie them together because I think sports and relationships have so much in common, which is why I've always been drawn to both. I always found the dating world and relationships fascinating. Same with sports. I think when David justice realized, you know, I can't see her being the one to do these things I need.

[Covino]

Right.

[Jake Hofer]

He didn't see her as the mother of his kids.

[Covino]

Honestly, I find that to be extremely mature. He talks about how immature he was. I don't know, man, that's kind of tough. It's easy to fall in love with a beautiful woman and hope for the best and look past it sometimes.

[Jake Hofer]

I mean, a lot of times people. I think it was mature of him.

[Covino]

Because I think that's very mature.

[Jake Hofer]

Thinking if you're not going to give me what I need, then I'm willing.

[Covino]

To let this beautiful woman go because of that. That's extremely mature. And I'm not just saying that because we're going to see him in the hallway. I'm really saying that because I think that's my problem.

[Jake Hofer]

To compare it to sports, I feel like a lot of times a team will have a leader or a player, and you could say no more in Boston. Sometimes when you realize, like, yeah, they're it. I like them, but they're not the one that's going to get us there. Quarterbacks in the NFL, you, you might say to yourself, you know, like, tough decisions, Yeah, I like this person. They're a good guy. They seem like a good, good guy in the locker room. But, yeah, we're not going to win a Super bowl with this guy at the helm. And that's why teams move on. Because sometimes you have to have that maturity in you to say, you know what? We're going to move on.

[Covino]

And the huevos. Yeah, you know, we all put a lot of people, myself included, put up with stuff that I probably shouldn't in personal life and professional life. But to make those moves requires a sense of confidence and huevos and maturity that I think it would take to say, peace out to Halle Berry. Yeah. As the saying goes. Oh, again, there it is. Thank you, John. There we go again.

[Jake Hofer]

So, speaking of David justice, he played with one of your childhood heroes, number two, Derek Jeter.

[Covino]

Man, this is like a two part doozy. Did Derek Jeter misstep. I bring that up reluctantly, reluctantly, crouched here at the microphone because Rich said it. One of my heroes. I think he's great. I think he created the blueprint, how to succeed in New York City. And if you can make it there, he can make it anywhere, as they say.

[Jake Hofer]

I've heard that.

[Covino]

But that dude did everything right. Came in big at every big moment, just a winner. Maybe that's why he didn't want to be associated with the Yankees this year, because they stink. I don't know. Or maybe he's putting his broadcasting career first, or his priorities are different, or maybe he's got something up his sleeve.

[Jake Hofer]

But maybe there's aspirations with another team.

[Covino]

Right. Like we don't know that. Maybe he's holding out for something else. But the story is this. This past weekend, my birthday weekend. This past weekend on my birthday actually was Old Timers Day. And for the first time, they celebrated the 2000 New York Yankees, the World Series champions that beat Rich's Mets. It was a squad and you know, the Rocket. Roger Clemens was there.

[Jake Hofer]

I saw Paul o' Neill with a gray poofy hair.

[Covino]

Now he's got a poofador.

[Jake Hofer]

Paul o' Neill almost struck out and then he. Then he ripped a nice line drive.

[Covino]

Yeah, man, I saw the house. Soho was there. David Cohn was throwing.

[Jake Hofer]

Ah, but you know who wasn't there? Derek Jeter.

[Covino]

Derek Jeter was a no show. And I think he was the captain, like just two or three years later. But he was the centerpiece of that team. And to have everybody show up from superstars to ancillary dudes and not have Jeter there, and that's very odd.

[Jake Hofer]

I mean, we extremely talked about this a week or so ago where we said, it's like if the Patriots did a whole tribute to the dynasty, that was. And Tom Brady's like, yeah, guys, I'm not making it. Then you reschedule. I think you reschedule for when Tom Brady can make it. I think the fact that Jeter's not at a tribute to the 2000 Yankees.

[Covino]

To me, it's like a little bit of a.

[Jake Hofer]

My.

[Covino]

Too cool for the moment, T.C. too cool moment. When you got guys like Bernie Williams there. Passada. His boys, the Core Four were there. Pettit was there, but he wasn't. But the story is this. He had a birthday party for his daughter that he was not canceling. So that's story number one. It's like, does that take precedence? I know you got to be there for your family. And he probably. No, I'm sure he did put off. He put off so much of personal time off for his career that now he's a dad. He's like, now this is my priority. You could say, I respect that. Or you can say, hey, you could reschedule a birthday party anytime, can't you?

[Jake Hofer]

Yeah.

[Covino]

I mean, what does that kid know?

[Jake Hofer]

You know, there are things that are adjustable and things that are not. If your kid has their dance recital, you could say, well, listen, I'm prioritizing my kids dance recital. They're not going to move the dance recital. But when you book your kid's birthday party at your house, at a Chuck E. Cheese, at a Dave and Buster's, when you're Derek Jeter, you can move the party. Yeah, I just. It's not a set in stone. Like, well, you're not going to move your kids holiday concert at school. I know you can't do that. But what you could do is make adjustments when you're the captain and one of the most famous baseball players over the last 50 years. But now you're trying to decide, well, did Jeter do the right thing?

[Covino]

Did he do the right thing Spike Lee style? So did he miss that by not going to? That's a debate within itself. We've talked about that. I choose to believe he's got something up his sleeve because I'm a big fan. I don't want to believe he has this elitist vibe to him. As social media and some articles you read say, I think Jeter is one of the greatest. That's my personal opinion. But did he do the right thing in retrospect? Because here's what happened, and I'm getting conflicting stories on this again. I was riding the Teacups at Disney World when this happened. Yep. But I saw the footage, too. Mariano Rivera is in the outfield like he would do in his playing days. That's how he got hurt in his last year. Remember his last year, he was taking fly balls. They always said. Here's what they always said. Mariano Rivera might be the best athlete on the team. He could play any position. He was that good. And he used to love to shag fly balls. You should see him in the outfield. He's in the outfield and he twists his ankle and he's out for the year.

[Jake Hofer]

And then.

[Covino]

And then he extends his career one more year.

[Jake Hofer]

What was supposed to be Mo Rivera's last year? You might forget that. Cavino's right. It might be something that people forget. Mo Rivera was supposed to retire, gets hurt, out for the season. So I can't go out that way. So they sort of push back his farewell tour by a year.

[Covino]

An extra. He played an extra year because his final year he got hurt. Shag and fly balls in practice, pregame, just for fun. So it's old Timers day, and he's doing the same thing.

[Jake Hofer]

He's doing the same thing because shagging fly balls.

[Covino]

Mo Rivera and her sandman loves to shag fly balls. What is he about?

[Jake Hofer]

People always say, like you said, oh, best athlete in the clubhouse. Like, they always said that he was a great athlete and he loved to just play ball.

[Covino]

But, dude, there's a. There's a clip that a fan took where you see him aggravate. He's like his Achilles. His Achilles. And he goes down. Ah. But then I read an article that says he wrote the single, and during that bat by Willie Randolph, he took a step and fell behind second base. So I think that's what really sealed the deal. But he had heard it earlier, and Roger Clemson, other players said he needed surgery and he tore his Achilles. So, old timers, that you're pushing yourself a little bit. You got Mickey Rivers in center field. He's 179 years old. These guys are old, some of these dudes, right? You know, maybe he did the right thing because he didn't want to be remembered as. As the old guy who can't play the way he used to. He wants to be remembered as Derek Jeter diving into the stands. See, now we got this image again of Mariano Rivera.

[Jake Hofer]

Like, really, man, he.

[Covino]

He got hurt again. Like, his. He tore his Achilles. Damn, that sucks. Now we got this old guy impression of. Of the Sandman.

[Jake Hofer]

I don't think one of the great. I don't think anyone cares about the old guy impression because we all get older. I think, dude, now he needs surgery. But I just.

[Covino]

He was playing old timers.

[Jake Hofer]

I just think it's a bummer for him that he's like, are you kidding me? Like, I went back for one day to play, to do it, for the fans, to see my old pals, and now I have to recover from a surgery in.

[Covino]

So I'm not sure exactly what sealed the deal for Rivera in the story. You see him get hurt twice, but he needs surgery now. As a result, people are like, oh, damn. So maybe Jeter did the right thing. In retrospect, when you see what could potentially happen and how you're remembered.

[Jake Hofer]

Well, I think. I think today we're going to play a little game called what's Worse?

[Covino]

And now there's another story from this past weekend. You have to watch this. Connor Zillich wins the race in nascar. He's celebrating. He gets out of the car. Like Dukes of Hazzard, right? He gets out of the car, just a good old pain. And he puts his foot up with a window. As he gets out, he trips up on his own feet. It looks a little slippery. I don't know what happens. And he falls out of the car.

[Jake Hofer]

Like, bad.

[Covino]

Real bad. Yeah. This was victory lane. So he's standing up on the window. He stands up, you know, in celebration. It's like Kendra's Morales sort of situation. In celebration, he gets hurt.

[Jake Hofer]

Morales.

[Covino]

That's the worst story.

[Jake Hofer]

When. When he jumped and landed on home plate. And that was it, dude.

[Covino]

That was the worst.

[Jake Hofer]

That was the worst.

[Covino]

Or is this one worse? But what's the worst injury? What happened to Mo? Because it's embarrassing. Mo Rivera, old timers Day or Connor Zillich here, because in celebration, he gets up and falls out of the car. And you don't know if, like, he hit his head or what. Landed on his neck.

[Jake Hofer]

Yeah, we're streaming it right now. Watch us. Here he goes to stand up, foot on the window. Look, there's the slip, right? And he got his foot caught in the netting, and he. He landed like, you know, in Family Guy, when they fall down the stairs, they land all awkwardly in their hands and legs are all the place. That's what he looked like. Oh, man.

[Covino]

Yeah, he was motionless. They had to get an ambulance.

[Jake Hofer]

Broken collarbone.

[Covino]

It's like that woman, that famous viral clip years ago when she's stomping grapes on the news and she falls out of the grapes and then she knocks.

[Jake Hofer]

The wind out of herself.

[Covino]

Yeah. She's like. And I believe that woman there broke a collarbone. That's exactly what happened to him.

[Jake Hofer]

The best part of that clip is when they went back to the Deuce, the news desk, and like, oh, hope she's okay.

[Covino]

Oh. Oh, man.

[Jake Hofer]

Oh. The sad part about that Connor Zelich clip, though, everything. He was.

[Covino]

Cheer.

[Jake Hofer]

He was like, yeah, he's cheersing a red. And then when he fell down, the.

[Covino]

Red Bull was just spilled and just.

[Jake Hofer]

Trickling out of the can. It was just laying there like some sad prop.

[Covino]

Yeah, it doesn't necessarily work for Red Bull. Bad endorsement.

[Jake Hofer]

Those are. Those are bad ones. I think the question that was, what's worse? Going back to an Old Timers game.

[Covino]

And reminding everybody that you're an old timer, the legend Rivera, or being in.

[Jake Hofer]

On Victory Lane, which is where I know you've looked at real estate. It's beautiful there. Victory Lane.

[Covino]

Wasn't she one of your favorite porn stars?

[Jake Hofer]

Victory Lane on the COVID of Penthouse. When you're on Victory Lane and you're celebrating and you fall out of your car, break your collarbone, and it goes from the greatest moment of your life to.

[Covino]

You can't say collarbone, huh? Horrible. He says it like he's saying horrible. Horrible. Yeah, he sounds like Louisville. Sound like Charles Barkley.

[Jake Hofer]

So he broke his cold bone. So he broke his collarbone. What's worse? That Mo Rivera I got, you know, the saddest one to me ever is the late great. I hope he's late great because I don't want to get this wrong. Dom Baylor, he's passed away.

[Covino]

Yes, he has.

[Jake Hofer]

The late, great, legendary baseball player Dom Baylor. Danny, have you ever seen the clip of him catching a ceremonial first pitch?

[Covino]

I mean, Vlad Guerrero was throwing to.

[Jake Hofer]

Him, he gets down in a catcher position.

[Covino]

And remember, he was sick and he.

[Jake Hofer]

Was, you're right, ill at the time. And you see his leg buckle and it's an older Don Balor.

[Covino]

It goes in like an opposite direction while he's taking a knee.

[Jake Hofer]

It's. And they try to pick him up and very quickly realize, like, no, his leg is like, mangled. And it was all in an attempt to be a catcher for a ceremonial first pitch. And I remember always thinking that to me, was one of the sadder. And this really comes down to sad injuries that happen in what should be awesome moments. Right? Sad injuries in celebrating a grand slam, being paid tribute at an all. At a All Timers game, winning a NASCAR race. These are moments of glory. They should have resulted in you being like.

[Covino]

And not to get off track. But maybe that's why Jeter doesn't want to be involved. Not necessarily because he's scared of injury, but he's like, I don't want to be viewed as an old timer. Get out of here. Old timer. I think that has a lot to do with it. Yeah, there's. There's plenty of time to be an old guy, and then right now is not my time. I'm trying to build a reputation here as a broadcaster with Fox Sports. Old timer. Yeah, maybe for you guys, not for me. I'm thinking. I feel that way. Remember when Gus Farot went to celebrate and jammed his neck into the wall?

[Jake Hofer]

He did a headbutt, right?

[Covino]

Yeah, that was a classic one.

[Jake Hofer]

Kevin Brown. Didn't he punch a wall in the dugout?

[Covino]

Like, wasn't it Gramatica who pulled up lame after celebrating a kick?

[Jake Hofer]

Dude, why am I drawing a blank? There was a 49er.

[Covino]

Was it.

[Jake Hofer]

Was it Greenlaw?

[Covino]

Hold on.

[Jake Hofer]

Hurt at Super Bowl. Do you remember? I got. I got to look this up. Because Ted Ginn Jr. He injured himself, I think, after a kick return for a touchdown once during the celebration. The 49ers. Yeah, it was Trey Greenlaw. Dre Greenlaw. During the super bowl in Vegas against the Chiefs. I was at the game. I know. On TV. They didn't even show it much either at first. 49ers impact player no longer with the team. He's a Bronco, right? Drake Greenlaw suffered a freak Achilles tendon tear. It's right before the second half, if you remember. That game was close. I believe the Niners. It was tied or Niners were up at halftime. They're about to go on the field. Cavino. In the second half, Greenlaw is on the sideline, just doing, like. He's hyping himself up, like, jumping, getting ready. He's almost doing, like, a little, like, stutter step, getting ready to go on the field, and out of nowhere, you just see him go, oh. And falls. And honestly, Kyle Shanahan, everyone on the personnel is like, yo, what. What happened to Dre?

[Covino]

It was a no contact injury, dude.

[Jake Hofer]

It was a freak Achilles, like, tear.

[Covino]

You know what Rich just made me think of? I mean, it's really taken this next level, but it's one of our favorite stories, because I think if you're going to go, this is how you do it. There was a famous story, like, five to 10 years ago of an old timer who bowled his whole life, and he bowled his first 300 game. He's like, I did it. It's like an older fella. And in celebration of his 300 game, Ste. He has a heart attack and dies. You're like, oh, man. But how you want to do it? Yeah. So these celebrations, these moments, these freak injuries. What's worse? This Connor Zillich story again, you got to see it. It's so bad. I feel so bad for the guy, cuz. How embarrassing to. Can we, like, really point that out? The guy celebrating.

[Jake Hofer]

Whoa.

[Covino]

And then breaks a collarbone, and it's broadcasted everywhere. And you're viral for that moment. It's like, this is supposed to be your awesome moment, and you just totally blew.

[Jake Hofer]

And he's whipping around a racetrack.

[Covino]

That's so embarrassing.

[Jake Hofer]

The man, he's got a bottle. He's got a Red Bull or whatever. He's about to celebrate. Everyone's like, yeah, man. They're spraying champagne.

[Covino]

Whoa, dude, that's slippery on that. Yeah, but that's embarrassing. Yeah. Oh, it's unfortunate, but that's embarrass. Embarrassing as hell, dude. You know, you got that or the Rivera injury, because, again, that's embarrassing, too. You don't want to be the old guy who gets hurt. It's like our buddy J. Stu, who works here, he played one softball game with Rich, One softball game to fill in.

[Jake Hofer]

I felt so bad.

[Covino]

And he, like, tore a muscle, like, at that game and had a leaf.

[Jake Hofer]

He pulled it. I think he pulled a hammy or something. He'll be all right. But he. It's the funny thing is he plays softball all the time with his son. So he just came out to a different softball game, ends up getting hurt.

[Covino]

And he's like, yeah, but he's embarrassed. Impression for Rich and all his buddies is J. Stu's an old guy, got hurt in one game, holding his hamstring, limping off the All Riches. But he's like, hey, Rich, remember when you vouch for that guy? And he came and he pulled the muscle. Yeah, that was funny. Then he had to go.

[Jake Hofer]

While he's still walking around San Francisco right now with a.

[Covino]

With a. With a limp, you don't want to be remembered. It's. It's really what it comes down to is you're remembered for this in a weird way. Like, that's like even we mentioned Kendry Morales, a guy had a great career. We still remember stupid injury when he was celebrating because it's embarrassing and unfortunate.

[Jake Hofer]

You're right, Danny, you mentioned it. There's been more than one kicker that. You're right. They hit a field goal in celebration. Like hopped gramatica.

[Covino]

I looked it up. He tore his ACL when he celebrated after making his kick.

[Jake Hofer]

It's so unfortunate. But, hey, wishing him well. Who is it again? Connor Zillich and Mo Rivera.

[Covino]

Who? Two bad injuries over the weekend.

[Jake Hofer]

You know, you got to assume, like, even though he's not active, do you think he wants to. Do you think he wants to be at home recouping from a surgery because he foolishly tore an Achilles?

[Covino]

Oh, yeah, by the way, if you haven't seen him, Mo Rivera, he's in great shape, man, but again, not the same guy he was. And here's what I don't know. I don't know if it's the same foot, the same leg that he injured all those years ago, but unfortunately, either way. So your thoughts, Your phone calls? 87799 on Fox.

[Jake Hofer]

Coming up, we got some NFL to dive into and a really ridiculous story about one of your quarterbacks on the New York Football Giants. So we'll talk a little NFL. We'll play my home Showtime trivia, give away some prizes. All that and a bunch more hanging out, having fun for Dan Patrick right here on Fox Sports Radio Tuesday. Be sure to catch the live edition of the Dan Patrick show, weekdays at 9am Eastern, 6am Pacific on Fox Sports.

[Covino]

Radio and the iHeartRadio app, Paulie Fusco here with Tony Fusco.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Yo, as everybody knows, we're the host.

[Covino]

Of the award winning Paulie and Tony Fusco show. Yeah.

[Jake Hofer]

But instead of us telling you how.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Great we are, here's how Dan Patrick described us when he came on our show.

[Jake Hofer]

Quick, knowledgeable and funny. Opinionated.

[Covino]

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

[Jake Hofer]

What are you doing? You're interrupting our promo. Yeah, he wasn't talking about you. You took those clips totally out of context.

[Covino]

Oh yeah?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Well, after this promo, I'm going to.

[Jake Hofer]

Take you out and beat you. Let me put this into context. Shut up. Yeah.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Anyway, just listen to the Paulie and Tony Fusco show on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts.

[Covino]

Or wherever you get your podcasts. Yeah.

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Hello, I'm John Lithgow.

[Jake Hofer]

We choose to go to the moon.

[John Lithgow]

I want to tell you about my new fiction podcast that's One Small Step for Man. It's about Buzz Aldrin, one of the true pioneers years of space.

[Jake Hofer]

You're a great pilot, Buzz. As far as I'm concerned, the best I've seen.

[John Lithgow]

That's the story you think you know. This is the story you don't predisposition.

[Patti Steele]

To depression, alcohol abuse and suicide.

[John Lithgow]

We'll see Buzz try to overcome demons.

[Covino]

What do you say, Buzz?

[John Lithgow]

Another beer and triumph over addiction.

[Patti Steele]

Here's to you, Buzz Aldrin.

[John Lithgow]

Good luck to you and become a true hero.

[Jake Hofer]

Buzz and I will proceed into the.

[John Lithgow]

Lunar module, not because he conquers space, but because he conquers himself.

[Covino]

Buzz, we intercepted a Soviet radio transmission.

[John Lithgow]

Starring me, John Lithgow.

[Covino]

Can you put it through Translate on.

[John Lithgow]

The iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts?

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[Jake Hofer]

You kidding me?

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Get fired up, y'.

[Covino]

All.

[Patti Steele]

Season 2 of Good Game with Sarah Spain is underway. We just welcomed one of my favorite people and an incomparable soccer icon, Megan Rapinoe to the show, and we had a blast. We talked about her recent 40th birthday celebrations. Co hosting a podcast with her fiance, Sue Bird watching former teammates retire and more. Never a dull moment with Pino. Take a listen. What do you miss the most about being a pro athlete?

[Covino]

The final.

[Patti Steele]

The final. And the locker room. I really, really like you.

[Covino]

Just.

[Patti Steele]

You can't replicate. You can't get back. Showing up to the locker room every morning just to talk. We've got more incredible guests like the legendary Candace Parker and college superstar AZ Fudd. I mean, seriously, y', all, the guest list is absolutely stacked for season two. And you know, we're always gonna keep you up to speed on all the news and happenings around the women's sports world as well. So make sure you listen to Good Game with Sarah Spain on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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[Covino]

Enter Sandman, Mo Rivera style. The greatest sports intro of all time.

[Jake Hofer]

I mean, Timmy Trumpets is pretty cool.

[Covino]

Yeah. By the way, track five was Wherever I May Roam. Track one was Enter Sandman.

[Jake Hofer]

Hell's bells for Trevor Hoffman was pretty cool, but I'll agree. Enter Sandman.

[Covino]

Not even a comparison. You're just naming other ones. That's great, everybody. Or there are some cool ones that everyone has one, but there's some cool ones. Mo Rivera, by far had the most legendary sports intro of all time and unfortunately got hurt in a freak accident at Old Timers Day. Not how you want to be remembered. And Len from Idaho hit me up and said, hey, remember when your boy Cody Bellinger got hurt? Danny G. Dislocated a shoulder celebrating a home run. Oh, that's right. Yeah. That's when he was a Dodger. But that sucks.

[Jake Hofer]

Do they play a new version for him now? Enter old man.

[Covino]

Enter old man. Good one. Oh, boy. Give him a rim shot, please. He deserves it. Hey, enter old man Covino. And Rich. Speaking of old man, Rich Davis.

[Jake Hofer]

Oh, thanks.

[Covino]

And we're in for Dan Patrick. Always a pleasure. Reminder, Monday through Friday, we're Normally on from 5 to 7 on the east, 2 to 4 on the west. Everything at Covinoenrich. And we got the new YouTube channel up and running, simulcasting as we speak. Spotty's on the videos. It's YouTube.comfsr for Fox Sports Radio. So hit subscribe. It'll take you two seconds.

[Jake Hofer]

Hey, just as we do it live from the Fox Sports Radio studio, a reminder that if you're still driving that old trusty car, you want to keep it looking sharp. Hook up with Mako. From dents to faded paint, they got you covered. Get a free estimate today. Oh, better get Mako now. I said there was a story about Jackson Dart that I found pretty funny. And by the way, he's turning heads and people are loving what he's doing at camp. Well, let's go to Mitch in Jersey, who wanted to talk about Jackson Dart for a second. Then I got this story. What's up, Mitch?

[Covino]

Good morning, guys.

[Jake Hofer]

How you guys doing? Nice to hear this time of the morning. Thanks, bud. What up? Before I get to Jackson Dart, Mario Rivera.

[Covino]

You're not supposed to get hurt when you retire. I'm loving it.

[Jake Hofer]

But Jackson Dart, he looks like he's the best quarterback so far. He played a little better than Shador Sanders. Love to see him all storm by week one.

[Covino]

What do you think?

[Jake Hofer]

And thanks for taking the cool. Have a nice day. I mean, I can't imagine them not going With Russell Wilson. If Russell Wilson's healthy, he starts, right? I mean, that you don't sign Russ to put him on the bench.

[Covino]

He's going to be. He's going to be the starter, but he'll be on a short leash for Dart. And I feel like as soon as Wilson throws a couple of interceptions or has a turnover or two, the fans there are going to be chanting darts name.

[Jake Hofer]

Yep, Dart. I saw. You know what?

[Covino]

Nailed it.

[Jake Hofer]

Russell Wilson, though, seems like he's embracing who he is with his teammates and the fan base in New York. He's doing all the right things. And I saw, you know, those videos we all see, but you only see them for your teams.

[Covino]

You sure you want to talk about that here on Fox Sports?

[Jake Hofer]

You know the videos we all see.

[Covino]

I know the videos you're talking about. I don't know if we see the same videos. I don't know.

[Jake Hofer]

Well, I'll give you one. I saw the 49ers. They were asking all the niners, 49ers, they were asking every 49er as they were coming out of the tunnel like, yo, what temperature do you keep your house at? And you know, just like dumb questions are like, hey, Yankees, guess how many jelly beans are in this jar? They. They do all these things with. With teammates, right? They had all the Giants do their best Jameis Winston impression. And he. We forget that he's also in the mix there. Like, he is loved by the teammates, like he's loved by everybody. He's a colorful person, you know, man of God. He's a man of humor. He's a man. James Winston might be the most likable guy in the NFL. So you got to remember, as we always love to talk about Cleveland having four or five quarterbacks to decide on, don't forget, Jameis Winston is still very much in the mix. The guy that throws just as many touchdowns and interceptions, but he's fun, he's a leader. So who knows what's going to happen in New York? But I'll tell you what, this Jackson Dart story, funny to me because it has to do with moving to a new place and pretending to know something that you don't. Or, you know, that feeling of like everyone's talking about something and I don't know what they're talking about. I remember when this first happened to me. 2015, we moved out here to LA. And I remember I was bored at the time. I was Sam. I didn't have kid yet or responsibilities really. I was just doing the radio show So I moved to la. I'm like, I'm gonna take an improv class. So I took an improv class at Groundlings and it was just all these.

[Covino]

Like, you're trying to be the next Pee Wee Herman.

[Jake Hofer]

I heard it was just a bunch of, like, sad 20 somethings that were all, like, bummed out and, you know. But it was fun doing some improv.

[Covino]

Or they had a dream, Rich, what are you talking about?

[Jake Hofer]

They were all sad. They were all sad.

[Covino]

They're putting in the work. Like they had a dream to make.

[Jake Hofer]

It before, like the improv comedy class. They'd go around the room and they'd be like, does anyone want to share what's upsetting them this week? And I'm like, but isn't that part.

[Covino]

Of the process to channel your emotions? I guess so. I think you missed the whole point. It wasn't like a therapy class.

[Jake Hofer]

We all went out for drinks afterwards and someone's like, yeah, yeah, I'll get this round. Everyone just Venmo me. And this was right when Venmo came out. We're talking 10 years ago. I remember going, yeah, you got it. I ran to the bathroom real quick and I went on my phone and I googled, what is Venmo? Because otherwise, you know, how many times have you gone along with something like. I don't even know what that is. I guarantee. My buddy recently tell me that it was like this year he realized what WHIP was for pitchers. Because he's like, I just went along with it. Whip, walks, hits per inning. But he's like, yo, every time someone said it, he's like, I just pretended to know. And finally I'm like, I have to look this up. So it goes along with. I didn't know until. I'll be honest, I looked it up.

[Covino]

You were the last to know.

[Jake Hofer]

You were the last to know.

[Covino]

Should it be Whippy then?

[Jake Hofer]

Whippy walks or hits perenning. So If a guy's whip is 1.31.

[Covino]

That means he averaged.

[iHeart Podcast]

I like whippy inning.

[Covino]

Yeah, should be whippy.

[Jake Hofer]

Whippy, no. Walks, hits, innings pitched.

[Covino]

There you go.

[Jake Hofer]

So Jackson Dart, new to the Giants, and for everyone that knows Giants, they train and they play in New Jersey. They got Taylor Ham, they got Jersey guidos pumping their fist, and they got the Giants and the Jets. So Jackson Dart is spending a lot of time driving on the Jersey Turnpike and all the roads that spot you and Cavino drove on in your childhood parkway.

[Covino]

Woke up this morning, got some gaba.

[Jake Hofer]

Goo, and he's a Utah guy, Jackson Dart.

[Covino]

Then I woke up the next day and got more.

[Jake Hofer]

Started his career.

[Covino]

Stars Korea at USC for going to Ole Miss. Keep waking up and getting different types of gabagool.

[Jake Hofer]

So this guy's in gabagool country. He's in Jersey.

[Covino]

Some gabagool.

[Jake Hofer]

Gabagool.

[Covino]

Scooby Doo.

[Jake Hofer]

So gabagool from Utah, Sam, where did he play again before?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Started at uic.

[Jake Hofer]

Went to finish his career at Ole Miss. So before Ole Miss, usc. So we're talking Ole Miss, west coast, Utah. This guy's now pumping his fist in Jersey.

[Covino]

He didn't know a lot of things. If he's from the Utah area, he probably didn't know what gabagool was. Or Taylor ham. Or Taylor ham. For sure. These are very Jersey things.

[Jake Hofer]

You seen those funny clips with Scabadoo?

[Covino]

So anyway, probably didn't know that you don't have to pump your own gas in Jersey. That must have been a shock.

[Jake Hofer]

Wait, is that what Adam Sandler says?

[iHeart Podcast]

Scab a doobadoo.

[Jake Hofer]

So I was. Sam, I sent you video audio. Scatter boo. Scatter boo. Of this dude, Jackson Dart, who is going to be a big star. People are loving him. He didn't know what to do when he went through an easy pass toll on the Jersey Turnpike.

[Covino]

I didn't know what this stuff means.

[Jake Hofer]

These ticket easy passes. Oh, yeah, I guess we don't have an easy pass in here. Yeah, you're just gonna take a ticket. How do you know that? I just drive by it every time.

[Ryan Seacrest]

I'm like, oh, this is what it means.

[Jake Hofer]

He just drives past it. So Jackson Dart, kind of careless, actually started realizing he was getting tickets because he wasn't paying the toll. He would drive past the easy pass, just maybe take the ticket or not be like, yeah, okay, the guy's. You got to remember, he's a young dude, new surroundings. Didn't realize he had to pay a toll on the Jersey Turnpike. And finally it dawned on him, like, oh, that's the. It's the toll. Oh, I see.

[Covino]

I mean, I. Look, traffic rules, I would say, just in a different place. I'm never really quite certain what they are.

[Jake Hofer]

Like street signs in New York City.

[Covino]

Can you turn on red? Like, I'm not even sure. I don't know.

[Jake Hofer]

Can I? Where am I?

[Covino]

Gotta look over your shoulder, make sure no one's watching.

[Jake Hofer]

So here's where you confess. What is that sports rule, that life rule, that rando fun fact that you assumed. Man, I think everyone else knows, but I don't. And I'm Just saying.

[Covino]

Are you gonna confess about pickles right here on Fox Sports Radio?

[Jake Hofer]

You know, I was a grown up now. It wasn't yesterday, gu.

[Covino]

It was like a year ago.

[Jake Hofer]

No, it was like a while ago. Now, I'll be honest, it was in my 20s. I was a grown up when I realized that pickles were cucumbers. I thought. I didn't realize that. I didn't realize that pickles were just pickled cucumbers. I was like. I was like, wait a minute. That was something I discovered when I was like 20 something.

[Covino]

Where did you think they came from?

[Jake Hofer]

I thought they were two separate things.

[Covino]

They're smaller, they're like, they're darker. They're different. Different vegetables, right?

[Jake Hofer]

Yeah, that's what I thought. I really did.

[Covino]

He just found that out recently. I think every once in a while you'll find something out like that. Like, oh, that's how they grow. I didn't know that. Wait, wait. A raisin is just a dried out grape. Yeah, Rich has found that out too. I mean, let him, let him, Let him figure it out.

[Jake Hofer]

He does a song from the 2000s that. This happens with lyrics too, right? Lyrics of a song. There was a couple that I remember. There's a lyric that I was so dumb not to realize. I worked in pop radio back in the day. Still do on SiriusXM. There's a song with Jennifer Lopez and Ja Rule. And the song starts and she goes, are you Ellie? I thought for years she was saying like, are you Ellie? Is your name Ellie?

[Covino]

How stupid is that?

[Jake Hofer]

And it dawned on me. I'm like, wait, she's spelling Ja Rule R, U, L, E. She's not asking him a question. And then you realize you hear him in the background saying, what's my mother effing name? And then she goes, are you Ellie? It could be confusing.

[Ryan Seacrest]

I'm an idiot.

[Covino]

I didn't see that. Yeah, but it's Ja Rule, like. And he's the guy on the radio. You would think he knew that.

[Jake Hofer]

I remember when we were all into House of Cards. Remember when, before we all dismissed Kevin Spacey even though he appear, apparently he's innocent. Remember we loved House of Cards? That was like our favorite show.

[Covino]

Great show.

[Jake Hofer]

For a couple years. We all loved House of Cards. I remember coming into work and you and Spot talking about how Robin Wright, who was the main lead in House of Cards, you're like, yeah, Jenny from Forrest Gump. And I was like, I'm sorry.

[Covino]

That's great, man.

[Jake Hofer]

I'm sorry. What?

[Covino]

Rich didn't put those two.

[Jake Hofer]

Didn't put it together. So you're Jackson Dartmouth.

[Covino]

Just realized that Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters is the same guy from Nirvana.

[Jake Hofer]

I didn't realize that, but I guarantee there is somebody. There is some idiot which is like.

[Covino]

They kind of look alike.

[Jake Hofer]

Wait a minute. All right, well, we'll take your feedback next. We got more CNR and we're going to give away some prizes right here in for Dan Patrick. Fox Sports Radio has the best sports talk lineup in the nation. Catch all of our [e-mail] and within the iHeartRadio app.

[Covino]

Search FSR to listen live.

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[John Lithgow]

Hello, I'm John Lithgow.

[Jake Hofer]

We choose to go to the moon.

[John Lithgow]

I want to tell you about my new fiction podcast that's One Small Step for Man. It's about Buzz Aldrin, one of the true pioneers of space.

[Jake Hofer]

You're a great pilot, Buzz. As far as I'm concerned, the best I've seen.

[John Lithgow]

That's the story you think you know. This is the story.

[Patti Steele]

You don't predisposition to depression, alcohol abuse, and suicide.

[John Lithgow]

We'll see Buzz try to overcome demons.

[Covino]

What do you say, Buzz?

[John Lithgow]

Another beer and try them over addiction.

[Patti Steele]

Here's to you, Buzz Aldrin.

[John Lithgow]

Good luck to you and become a true hero.

[Jake Hofer]

Buzz and I will proceed into the.

[John Lithgow]

Lunar module not because he conquers space, but because he conquers himself.

[Covino]

Buzz, we intercepted a Soviet radio transmission.

[John Lithgow]

Starring me, John Lithgow.

[Covino]

Can you put it through Translate on.

[John Lithgow]

The iHeartRadio Apple Podcasts or wherever? Wherever you get your podcasts.

[Covino]

Columbia.

[Patti Steele]

Get fired up, y'.

[Covino]

All.

[Patti Steele]

Season 2 of Good Game with Sarah Spain is underway. We just welcomed one of my favorite people and an incomparable soccer icon, Megan Rapinoe to the show, and we had a blast. We talked about her recent 40th birthday celebrations, Co hosting a podcast with her fiance, sue, bird watching former teammates retire, and more. Never a dull moment with Pino. Take a listen. What do you miss the most about being a pro athlete? The final. The final. And the locker room. I really, really like you.

[Jake Hofer]

Just.

[Patti Steele]

You can't replicate. You can't get back. Showing up to the locker room every morning just to talk. We've got more incredible guests like the legendary Candace Parker and college superstar AZ Foote. I mean, seriously, y', all, the guest list is absolutely stacked for season two, and, you know, we're always gonna keep you updated to speed on all the news and happenings around the women's sports world as well. So make sure you listen to Good Game with Sarah Spain on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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[iHeart Podcast]

I'm Noah. I'm 13, and as you might have seen from the news, I got a podcast, and I explain those fake headlines like your uncle would, like your cousin would, if he actually did the research. Honestly, adults don't ask the right questions. Now, you know. With Noah de Barrasso is a show about influence. Who's got it, how they use it, and what it means. For the rest of you, it's not the news. It's what the news should be if someone Gen Z or Gen Alpha made it. When I'm watching everything, Sheesh. Majority of the youth 18 through 24 say they trust Republicans more than Democrats to fund the economy.

[Jake Hofer]

You kidding me?

[iHeart Podcast]

Politics is wild, and I'm definitely not here to tame it, but I'm here to make sense of it. Just what's happening, why it matters, and what it means for Us Bring your brain. Listen to now youw Know with Noah de Barrasta on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.

[Covino]

Covino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio.

[Jake Hofer]

See how that video of JLO that's going around social media today where she was performing somewhere in Europe and it was like some huge prehistoric looking bug on her neck and she just kept performing.

[Covino]

What? No, must have missed it. Not my algorithm, no. But it's a pleasure to be here in for. Dan Patrick will be here tomorrow and Friday, Thursday, our regular time, 5 to 7 on the east, 2 to 4 on the west. Everything at Covino and Rich. And you can check our YouTube channel again. YouTube.comrichfsr now we're talking Jackson Dart. He's from the Utah area, didn't know the rules in New Jersey. So he's just cruising through the easy pass lane, not paying the toll essentially and got all these tickets. And his thought was, oh, I didn't know, I just kept driving. I just found out. So we're going over the times you just realized or just found out, you were the last to know.

[Jake Hofer]

I, you know, we had a mutual friend in radio that I remember, she didn't understand interest on a credit card like this. This sort of goes along with the Jackson Dart, where he just kept going through the tolls.

[Covino]

Some are understandable, some are you like, you're just dumb.

[Jake Hofer]

Yeah, like he's going through the tolls and luckily he's a multimillionaire and it doesn't matter at all to him. But you know, he's getting these tickets in the mail, like, hey, what's going on? It's like, hey, Jackson Dart. When you have to pay the toll.

[Covino]

It'S like my brother who just found out that it's floor to ceiling windows, not Florida ceiling windows. And he's an appraiser, by the way.

[Jake Hofer]

We saw him, we saw Covino's brother write down on an appraisal.

[Covino]

He's like, yeah, they have Florida ceiling windows, so definitely some value there. And like, I'm sorry, what?

[Jake Hofer]

What?

[Covino]

Florida ceiling window? Yeah, Florida ceiling windows. You know, like they have in Florida.

[Jake Hofer]

There's so much sunshine there.

[Covino]

They get a lot of so much sunshine.

[Jake Hofer]

Florida ceiling windows.

[Covino]

Florida ceiling windows. Oh boy. So, yeah, I'm gonna, you know, factor that into the overall value. Excuse me, sir, you mean floor to ceiling windows? Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Wait, what?

[Jake Hofer]

That's what I meant. Yeah. Brett in North Carolina. What's up? Brett, you're on with CNR in for dp, what's up? Hey, guys. Yeah. Watching TV the other day, my wife looks over to me after hearing something on the TV says shrimp on the barbie. You think they mean barbecues? It finally. It finally dawned on her that shrimp on the barbie meant barbecue.

[Covino]

Oh, my God. Wow. Yeah.

[Jake Hofer]

Yeah, but that's the thing. Everyone's got one of them. We don't need to keep going over. But I guarantee every single person listening now, there's been one like no brainer that you just missed along the way. And for Jackson Dart, that might just be he was late to the party on realizing you have to pay tolls.

[Covino]

You know, But I get it. He's not from here. That's my excuse all the time. Hey, not from la, man. I don't know. You have to tell me. They have EZ Pass in many, many states.

[Jake Hofer]

Yeah, it's a monthly pass you buy so you don't have to go to the toll booth.

[Covino]

I remember just not even knowing how to say basic things around here.

[Jake Hofer]

You know what I think?

[Covino]

Is this so polvida? Yeah. When I moved here, I was sepulved.

[Ryan Seacrest]

It's Sepulveda.

[Covino]

It's Sepulveda. Sepulveda. Oh, well, I'm not from here, man. You know, it's just one of those things.

[Jake Hofer]

Listen, it's like, remember when you went away to college and the fun thing to do freshman year is like, oh, my God. All of our regional differences. You meet all your new friends, like, this guy's from Denver, this girl's from Minnesota, this guy's from Boston. Those are the moments where you're like, oh, wow. Regionally you can understand where people don't know things. I'm pretty certain when my wife first came to New York, she's from Texas. We went to an Italian restaurant and I think she questioned whether or not vodka sauce was like, is there alcohol on it? No, no, no. It's just called vodka sauce. It's not alcoholic.

[Covino]

But again, she thought she was getting drunk.

[Jake Hofer]

Yeah, but we've talked about that on the show where people around the country.

[Covino]

Have never heard of vodka sauce. Yeah. Yeah.

[Jake Hofer]

Hey, gonna get to some more NFL baseball. 40 games left. What are we gonna see? We'll get to it all next right here. Cnr.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Hey, it's Ryan Seacrest for Albertsons and Safeway. Now through August 26th, it's back to deals time, where you can enjoy storewide deals and earn four times points. Look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from Hershey's, Cheez It, Kellogg's Gatorade, Smart Water, Skinny Pop, Oberto, Zoa and Activia. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings. Shop in store or online for easy drive up and go. Pickup or delivery subject to availability restrictions apply. Visit Albertsons or Safeway.com for more details.

[Jake Hofer]

For years everyone thought Verizon had the.

[John Lithgow]

Best network because they did.

[Jake Hofer]

But now the best mobile network in.

[John Lithgow]

The US is T Mobile.

[Jake Hofer]

T Mobile's network has the most advanced.

[John Lithgow]

5G with more towers and their signal.

[Covino]

Reaches further than ever.

[John Lithgow]

So you can text an insta talk and say, you won't believe where I am.

[Jake Hofer]

T Mobile is the best mobile Network.

[John Lithgow]

In the US based on analysis by Ookla of speed test intelligence data 1H2025C.T.

[Covino]

Mobile.com Network a couple years ago, Bob Odenkirk showed up out of nowhere as an action star in Nobody. Unbelievable. That movie was a ton of fun. And now he's back. And the sequel, Nobody 2, hitting theaters August 15th. Bob returns his hutch. This time he tries to go on vacation with his family, only for all hell to break loose. It's a real delight to see a guy like Odenkirk kick some serious ass. Nobody 2 is produced by 87 north, the same team behind hits like John Wick, Bullet Train and the Fall Guy. This film also stars Connie Nielsen, RZA and the legendary Christopher Lloyd and Sharon Stone. Nobody 2 is a perfect summer movie. You don't want to miss this one. Nobody 2 is only in theaters August 15th.

[Jake Hofer]

I'm Jake Hofer and this is Back 40, a limited series show on Wire to Hunt, part of Meat Eater's Podcast Network. Each episode I'll be asking eight whitetail hunting pros a focused, thought provoking question about hunting and land management. How do I hunt the best part of the farm with less than ideal access?

[Covino]

Should you?

[Jake Hofer]

That's what the real question is. Stand without good access is not a good stand. Listen to Back 40 on iHeartRadio app, Apple podcast or wherever you get your podcast.

[John Lithgow]

Hello, I'm John Lithgow.

[Jake Hofer]

We choose to go to the moon.

[John Lithgow]

I want to tell you about my new fiction podcast, One Small, Small Step for Man about Buzz Aldrin, one of the true pioneers of space.

[Jake Hofer]

You're a great pilot, Buzz.

[John Lithgow]

That's the story you think you know. This is the story you don't. Buzz. Starring me, John Lithgow, on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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This is an iHeart podcast.