The Dan Patrick Show — Hour 2: "Rich Moonwalks? Joshua Played with His Food"

Date: December 23, 2025
Hosts: Steve Covino & Rich Davis
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

In this episode, Covino & Rich bring their trademark blend of candid sports talk, sharp pop culture insights, and playful banter to Hour 2 of The Dan Patrick Show. The hour covers heated debates about NFL player and fan conduct, lively reactions to the latest in boxing (especially Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua), and an action-packed “Last One Standing” sports trivia segment. Notable topics include the DK Metcalf suspension controversy, shifting NFL narratives (Jaguars’ rise, Raiders’ frustrations), and whether the blockbuster boxing match was “fixed” or simply showmanship. The crew delivers memorable quotes, listener calls, and plenty of laughs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. DK Metcalf Suspension Controversy and Fan Interaction

Timestamps: [03:08] – [07:21]

• Incident Recap: DK Metcalf was suspended for initiating a physical confrontation with a Detroit fan. Debate raged about whether the fan provoked Metcalf with racial slurs or taunts.
• Accountability vs. Context:
  • Rich Davis: "You gotta be smarter, DK...I just think DK Metcalf has to have the resistance, the LA Resistance..." ([03:39])
  • Steve Covino: “Look, there's the truth and there's the spin. And if the NFL didn't know the truth, I don't know if they'd make that announcement within 24 hours.” ([03:13])
• Call-In Perspective: Larry, a Black caller, weighs in:
  • “DK Metcalf is a bonehead. He didn’t have no business going in that fan. And even if the fan was calling his...his birth name, go be mad at your mama. She named you.” ([06:11])
• Conclusion: The crew believes the story may fade quickly, possibly with Metcalf’s suspension reduced, and note that the Steelers' playoff ticket counters in the overall narrative.

2. NFL Weekend Reactions: Injuries, Officiating, Jaguars’ Hype, and Raiders’ Turmoil

Timestamps: [07:21] – [15:39]

• Missed Calls:
  • Andy from Rhode Island brings up a controversial non-call in the Ravens/Patriots game: “I don’t know how this defender can just be allowed to tackle the guy before the ball even gets there...” ([07:27])
• Jaguars’ Super Bowl Buzz:
  • Covino: “They really did seem like the real deal because they beat the Broncos...they’re looking solid.” ([09:14])
  • Rich: “If you brace for a car accident sometimes you could get more hurt. Like, maybe let your...maybe that’s why some people who are intoxicated will live through a bad accident...Trevor Lawrence popped right back up.” ([10:47]-[11:00])
• Raiders’ Frustration:
  • Danny G: “If you can get real leadership there in Vegas with Bowers, Genty, Crosby, you have stars to build around. It makes it even more frustrating for Raiders fans.” ([13:18])
  • Rich: “You need to get rid of Geno Smith...but there are times where I’m like, are [the Raiders] that awful?” ([14:15])
  • The recurring theme: NFL teams can turn around quickly—“There’s always next year.” ([15:00])

3. Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Fight — “Spectacle or Fix?”

Timestamps: [15:39] – [22:24]

• Fight Reaction:
  • Steve Covino: “It was supposed to be a spectacle...the reason you saw Jake Paul running around is he had a 6’6” Olympic gold medal, two-time heavyweight champion going after him...Anthony Joshua proved to everybody that there's levels to this.” ([15:39])
  • Rich Davis: “You know, sometimes in the jungle...a lion plays with its food a little before it eats it. Maybe you toy with Jake Paul a little bit and then really unleash.” ([17:11])
• On Jake Paul’s Heart:
  • Danny G: “There’s people speculating online whether this could, you know, stop [Jake’s] career from continuing.” ([18:23])
  • Covino: “I won’t take away from the huevos that Jake Paul wears in this moment. I give him props.” ([18:16])
• Was It Fixed?
  • Rich: “I don’t believe in the fix...if anything, maybe Joshua played with him, toyed with him.” ([17:11], [19:16])
  • Memorable moment: Anthony Joshua’s post-fight analogy: “If you’re watching a basketball game, the other team’s gonna score. But there’s levels to this.” ([17:33])
  • Covino: “Anthony Joshua did his thing and maybe we get a Fury fight next...They both made a lot of money. It was an entertaining night.” ([18:40])
• Spectacle vs. Skill:
  • Rich: “It played out exactly how many people predicted.”
  • Covino: “Anthony Joshua is a world-class fighter who fought a guy who’s fought for what, six years?” ([17:33])
• Pop Culture Angle:
  • Joshua’s Hulkster entrance and the wrestling-style spectacle is noted: “Much like wrestling, this is all just entertainment.” ([21:48])
  • Covino: “If you want a real fight...late January, Tiafimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson is going to be a technical master class.” ([20:37])

4. Sports Trivia: “Last One Standing”

Timestamps: [28:16] – [48:13]

• Gameplay: The hosts, producer, and a caller from Fargo, ND, battle through tough sports trivia—hardest-luck NFL teams, Kobe Bryant's playoff victims, top NFL receivers, and a Randy Moss touchdown tiebreaker.
• Memorable Trash Talk:
  • Danny G: “If you win two of the rounds, you’re the top dog...the rest of y’all gonna be looking like Jake Paul.” ([29:35])
• Notable Sports Notes:
  • The Giants and Jets have had dismal records over five years ([30:52])
  • Fun lightning rounds and banter—"I’m the smartest man alive!" (Covino, [32:42])
• Tiebreaker: Closest guess to Randy Moss’s career receiving TDs (Answer: 156; Covino wins the round and the game) ([47:33])
  • “I did it. Who do you think you are? I am!” – Covino quotes Pete Weber ([47:59])

5. Quick Hits, Predictions & Listener Fun

Timestamps: [40:10] – [51:22]

• MLB Brief: The Mets continue their teardown, trading Jeff McNeil ([39:59])
• Monday Night Football:
  • Rich: “If you don’t beat a 44-year-old guy that hasn't played in 5 years, you deserve nothing. So, Niners cover...Go Niners.” ([50:44])
• NFL Kicking Evolution:
  • Cam Little’s 73-yard field goals spurred discussion on the future of NFL special teams ([49:05])
  • “With today’s foot and new rules, it’s possible.” – Covino ([49:53])

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On DK Metcalf:

  • “DK Metcalf has to have the resistance, the LA Resistance...” — Rich Davis ([03:39])
  • “There's the truth, and there's the spin.” — Steve Covino ([03:13])
  • “DK Metcalf is a bonehead. He didn’t have no business going in that fan...she named you.” — Larry, caller ([06:11])

• On the Joshua-Paul fight:

  • “Sometimes...a lion or tiger plays with its food a little before it eats it.” — Rich ([17:11])
  • “Anthony Joshua proved to everybody that there’s levels to this. But as a result, we watched Jake Paul get his face bashed.” — Covino ([15:39])
  • “I won’t take away from the huevos that Jake Paul wears in this moment.” — Covino ([18:16])

• On Trivia Victory:

  • “I did it. Who do you think you are? I am.” — Steve Covino ([47:59])

Structure & Flow

• Sports news/debate: Big stories (Metcalf, Jaguars, Raiders, NFL officiating)
• Listener interaction: Hot takes from callers (Larry, Andy)
• Pop culture & spectacle: Deep dive on boxing as entertainment vs. sport
• Game show segment: Fiercely competitive, good-natured trivia
• Wrap-up: Picks, predictions, and laughs (plus holiday wishes)

Conclusion

Hour 2 of The Dan Patrick Show, with Covino & Rich steering the ship, offers an energetic, irreverent, and insightful look at the sports world’s latest controversies and curiosities. From dissecting player-fan boundaries, pondering the spectacle of celebrity boxing, or testing each other’s sports knowledge, the crew keeps things entertaining, real, and memorable—perfect for fans who want both fun and substance in their sports talk.

Listen for:

• Thought-provoking takes on fan behavior and athlete accountability
• Honest (and funny) assessment of modern spectacle sports
• Highly competitive sports trivia and unforgettable zingers

Recommended Segments:

• [03:08]–[07:21] DK Metcalf and fan conduct debate
• [15:39]–[22:24] Boxing: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua analysis
• [28:16]–[48:13] Last One Standing trivia showdown

For more, catch Covino & Rich all week filling in on The Dan Patrick Show and in their regular slot on Fox Sports Radio.