The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2 Summary

Date: March 17, 2026
Main Guests: Carlos Boozer (ACC Network analyst, former NBA/Duke player)
Theme: March Madness anticipation, college basketball expansion, legendary sports stories, and a dose of show humor

Overview of the Episode

This hour of The Dan Patrick Show blends the anticipation of March Madness with a hilarious look at sports traditions, quirky show rituals, and an engaging interview with Carlos Boozer. The first segment kicks off with lively debate about NCAA Tournament structure, segues into an irreverent musical parody, and concludes with Boozer sharing classic stories about Prince renting his house and Coach K's motivational antics. Throughout, the tone is playful and insider, with a focus on the culture and character of the sports world.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NCAA Tournament Structure & “First Four” Debate

• The crew discusses when the NCAA tournament truly “starts”—with a strong consensus that Thursday feels like the real beginning, not the play-in games. [(03:04)]
• Dan: “The NCAA did itself a disservice by calling it the play-in games… we look at these teams as not worthy of the tournament.” [(03:14)]
• Marvin points out how expanding the “First Four” helps grow the tournament without alienating traditionalists. [(03:39)]
• Todd: “Teams that win their conference championship should not be playing in the first four.” Boozer (agreeing): “Agree.” [(04:52)]
• The group laments the optics of automatic qualifiers “playing in” while larger schools get a pass.
• Dan predicts more expansion and more games on Tuesday/Wednesday, always chasing TV money: “Money is always at the bottom of every one of these decisions.” [(03:59)]

2. Humorous Show Rituals: "One Dining Moment"

• Todd Fritz revives his humorous “One Dining Moment” parody—a food-centric spoof of the NCAA’s “One Shining Moment”—marking the unofficial tournament kickoff. [(08:17-10:24)]
• Notable moment: Todd sings the parody live, with mock-heroic fanfare and jokes about overeating.
• Paulie jokes about the performance being a “one take wonder,” likening it to famous songs recorded in a single take.
• The group debates whether this or Todd’s Olivia Newton John spoof (“Let’s Get Quizzical”) is funnier.

Quote:
Todd Fritz: “I don’t understand why I would do a second song. I’m standing there with my hands in my pocket… Yet I wanted to do it a second time. Was weird.” [(13:51)]

3. Classic Sports Anecdotes with Carlos Boozer

• Boozer joins to relive being a landlord to Prince and the oddities that ensued—purple everything, disco balls, portraits, and—eventually—everything restored. [(19:28–21:24)]
  • “I rented [my house] to Prince… I come in and he basically turned all the rugs purple and black. He had his picture everywhere… he turned my weight room into a nightclub.” [(19:52)]
  • “He was paying $95,000 a month. And he’s Prince.”
• On playing with LeBron James as a rookie in Cleveland:
  • “The hype was nuts. We had a hard time warming up [in Sacramento] because of all the media… Every warm-up dunk, every move… But during the game, LeBron was outstanding.” [(22:21)]
  • Dan: “If I would have told you that night… LeBron would still be playing when your sons go into the NBA…?”
  • Boozer: “There’s no way I would have believed that.” [(23:25)]
• On being a sports dad vs. analyst as both his sons play for Duke:
  • “It’s harder being a dad watching than being a player… You want to get out there and jump in.” [(26:19)]
  • Boozer explains taking a hands-off approach to his sons’ recruitment, letting them decide their futures. [(24:07)]
• On Mike Krzyzewski’s legendary “Attack” locker room moment:
  • “Coach K comes somersaulting in—two hip replacements!—yelling ‘Let’s attack!’” [(28:37)]
  • The whole crew is incredulous at this mental image (“Is there video of this?”).

4. Listener Interactions and Sports Philosophy

• Fans call in with opinions on college basketball expansion (including skepticism about Jim Boeheim’s pro-96-team stance) and irreverent NCAA/WBC topics, plus comedic takes on birthdays and load management. [(14:43–17:21; 37:44–43:35)]
• Dan and the crew riff on favorite spring training and minor league ballparks, underscoring the communal, tradition-heavy nature of baseball and sports nostalgia. [(41:48-43:26)]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Expansion:

  Dan Patrick: "Once these guys realize how much money they're going to make… they'll go to 10 or 12 [teams in the playoffs]. As soon as we get to 12, 'Oh, we gotta go to 16.' Now they're talking about 24. I'm like, slow down. Slow down." [(03:59)]

• On Prince Transforming Boozer's House:

  Carlos Boozer: “Everything is purple… He had his picture everywhere… My kids liked the weight room turned disco, but other than that, I was livid. But he changed it all back before moving out.” [(20:58)]

• On Coach K’s Motivational Antics:

  Carlos Boozer: “He comes somersaulting in and is like, 'Let's attack!' ... He’s got two hip replacements!” [(28:40)]

• On Being a Sports Dad:

  Carlos Boozer: “As a dad, your dad is the only person that wants their sons to be better than them.” [(25:36)]

• On Todd’s Singing:

  Paulie: “Posthumous Disservice—wasn’t that a hardcore punk band?” [(12:21)] Dan (reading a listener comment): “My dad has been paralyzed for 10 years, but when Todd started singing ‘One Dining Moment,’ he got up and walked across the room and shut off the radio.” [(33:59)]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• NCAA Tournament Debate / Play-In Game Discussion: 03:04–06:16
• "One Dining Moment" Parody Performance: 08:17–10:24
• Todd Fritz Song Reflection & Olivia Newton John Tribute: 10:41–12:15
• Carlos Boozer Interview (Prince story, Duke, LeBron, Coach K): 19:28–31:38
• Coach K Somersault Story: 28:37–29:34
• Listener Calls (Re: NCAA, birthdays, WBC): 14:43–17:21; 37:44–43:35
• Favorite Minor League / Spring Training Parks: 41:48–43:26

Additional Highlights

• "One Dining Moment" Lyrics: Played up the humor of overeating and NCAA food traditions.
• Bracket Talk: The crew and listeners share bracket projections; Todd reveals his Final Four picks as Duke, Houston, Purdue, Michigan. [(37:15–37:22)]
• Humor Integrated Throughout: From food jokes to spoofing music and hardcore bands, the show's tone is irreverent and affectionate towards sports culture.

Overall Tone and Takeaway

The episode is high-spirited, mixing genuine sports analysis (particularly around NCAA structures and traditions) with humorous, self-deprecating segments and legendary storytelling. Boozer proves to be an engaging guest with unique perspectives ranging from Prince’s eccentricities to behind-the-scenes at Duke. The heart of the show is community—whether it’s sports families, listeners, or the recurring in-jokes among the hosts.

Best for listeners who love:

• Bracketology and tournament culture
• Behind-the-scenes sports stories
• Locker room and coach anecdotes
• Irreverent sports humor and traditions

Skip to:

• [08:17] for “One Dining Moment”
• [19:28] for the Carlos Boozer interview
• [28:37] for the Coach K somersault story