The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2: Underdogs Win, Arch Manning Flexing, Mike Florio
Date: September 22, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick & The Danettes (Paulie, Seaton, Marvin, Todd)
Guest: Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk)
Platform: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Episode Overview
This hour delivers a lively, fast-paced mix of sports talk and humor, focusing on underdog wins in the NFL, quarterback intrigue across college and pro football (with special attention to Arch Manning's viral moment), and a guest segment with Mike Florio diving into NFL realities, gambling, and his football-themed novel. Listeners also join with spirited “Best and Worst of the Weekend” calls.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. NFL Weekend Recap: Polls, Underdogs, and QB Drama
- Poll Questions:
- [04:11] Which NFL team suffered a loss that will come back to haunt them? Leading vote: Packers or Browns (41%).
- Dan: "That might end up costing the Browns the number one overall pick." [04:11]
- [04:11] Which NFL team suffered a loss that will come back to haunt them? Leading vote: Packers or Browns (41%).
- Draft Order Talk:
- [04:46] Discussed teams in the hunt for top draft picks. Teams mentioned: Jets, Saints, Titans, Dolphins, Giants.
- QB Carousel:
- [05:02] Speculated on when to start rookie Jackson Dart for the Giants, and explored rumors of the Bengals pursuing Kirk Cousins if Joe Burrow remains injured.
- Paulie: "Do you make a move for Kirk Cousins after what we’ve seen from Jake Browning…?" [05:02]
- [05:02] Speculated on when to start rookie Jackson Dart for the Giants, and explored rumors of the Bengals pursuing Kirk Cousins if Joe Burrow remains injured.
2. Arch Manning’s “Swag” Touchdown and Taunting Debate
- Debate over celebration:
- [07:23] Arch scored a TD vs. Sam Houston State, celebrated passionately—prompting jokes about "swag" vs. "taunting."
- Paulie: “He scores a four-yard touchdown run and you would have thought… He was going crazy… you just scored on Sam Houston State, not Ohio State.” [07:32]
- Dan: “It’s not taunting when your last name is Manning and you play for Texas.” [08:11]
- Marvin: "...run somebody over, it doesn’t matter who it is. You get in the end zone, you’re pumped up… but I don’t agree with it. They called it swag. I was like, that’s not swag." [08:46]
- [07:23] Arch scored a TD vs. Sam Houston State, celebrated passionately—prompting jokes about "swag" vs. "taunting."
3. NFL Game Analysis – Surprises, Disappointments, and the Tush Push
- NFL Quick Hits:
- [09:24] Chargers beat Broncos for third straight divisional win.
- [10:50] Criticism of the Falcons: “Almost impossible to get shut out… they lost 30 to nothing to the Panthers.”
- Marvin: “They’re not like the Titans. The Titans are bad and boring. I got Bijan, Kyle Pitts, Drake London. I can’t get close to kick a field goal.” [10:50]
- [11:10] Bears vs. Cowboys: shock at no sacks for Dallas; uncertainty over both teams' potential.
- Seaton: “It does feel like Dallas has to score 35 a game to be in any game…” [12:10]
4. Audience Interaction – Best and Worst of the Weekend
- [12:51, 14:38, 16:26, 17:18, 19:53] Multiple callers check in:
- Celebrating sobriety chips, great sports windows, Kershaw’s emotional curtain call, Indiana football's offensive explosion, and Texas Tech's resurgence.
- Uniform debates: love/hate over Browns’ dark look, nostalgic praise for classic NFL uniforms.
- Paulie: “Cleveland Brown’s uniform is sort of like Penn State… you don’t have to change anything there.” [13:58]
5. Guest Segment: Mike Florio Talks NFL, Gambling, and “Big Shield”
- On NFL’s Embrace of Gambling:
- [29:26] Florio: “This is the direct result of the NFL going from hating and shunning anything to do with gambling to jumping right in bed and loading the pockets.”
- [30:39] On why the shift: “Once they recognized, I believe, how much money could be made… owners are allowed to separately own up to 5% of a company that operates a sportsbook… It’s always follow the money.”
- On the Future of the ‘Tush Push’ Play:
- [32:12] Paulie and Florio discuss officiating difficulties and speculation over whether the play will be banned.
- Florio: “I think right now the wind is blowing in the direction that it won’t be [back]. The moment…referee threatened the Commanders with what would be called a ‘palpably unfair act’... that moment could be basically the death knell of the tush push.” [32:53]
- [32:12] Paulie and Florio discuss officiating difficulties and speculation over whether the play will be banned.
- Salary Cap, Side Deals & Tom Brady Ownership:
- [37:04] Florio shares anecdotes of NBA/NFL teams finding creative ways to pay players under the table.
- Florio: “If you're smart, you can get away with it… there was a team 20 years ago that had a separate in-house video production company ... used to pay players who weren’t on the team to keep them from going to play for other teams.” [37:18]
- [39:02] On Tom Brady's dual roles: "The moment we saw the incredible shrinking Tom Brady...he hit that button and down that seat went…. Tom Brady can’t continue to be at these games and gather this information." [39:22]
- [37:04] Florio shares anecdotes of NBA/NFL teams finding creative ways to pay players under the table.
- On Trading Kirk Cousins:
- [41:10] “There’s going to have to be a serious season-ending injury... the Bengals aren’t going to want to give up draft picks..."
- His Book ‘Big Shield’:
- [43:34] Mike explains inspiration: his father's connections as a bookie, mob influences, and how real-life experience colors his fictional world.
- Florio: “My dad was a bookie and he was connected to the crew in the town where I grew up…” [43:34]
- [43:34] Mike explains inspiration: his father's connections as a bookie, mob influences, and how real-life experience colors his fictional world.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Underdog Wins
“That might end up costing the Browns the first number one overall pick.”
— Dan Patrick [04:11] -
Arch Manning’s Viral TD Celebration
“He was going crazy. And I’m thinking – you just scored on Sam Houston State, not Ohio State.”
— Paulie [07:32]
“It’s not taunting when your last name is Manning and you play for Texas.”
— Dan Patrick [08:11] -
On NFL Gambling Shift
“The NFL went from hating and shunning anything to do with gambling to jumping right in bed… they’re grabbing as many dollars as they can.”
— Mike Florio [29:26] -
On Potential ‘Tush Push’ Ban
“The moment…ref threatened the Commanders with what would be called a ‘palpably unfair act’… that moment could be basically the death knell of the tush push.”
— Mike Florio [32:53] -
On Creative Salary Cap Workarounds
“If you’re smart, you can get away with it… a separate in-house video production company and they would use that to pay players…”
— Mike Florio [37:18] -
On Tom Brady’s Conflict of Interest
“The moment we saw the incredible shrinking Tom Brady…he hit that button and down that seat went… You can’t reconcile his two jobs.”
— Mike Florio [39:22]
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Time | Segment Description | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | 04:11 | NFL poll question recap, draft order discussion | | 05:02 | QB situation: Giants’ Jackson Dart, Bengals/Cousins | | 07:23-08:46| Arch Manning’s touchdown & celebration debate | | 09:24 | Chargers, Broncos, divisional streaks, NFL struggles | | 10:50 | Falcons’ shutout loss, NFL teams’ offensive woes | | 12:51 | Listener Best/Worst of the Weekend calls begin | | 27:18-44:44| Mike Florio segment | | 29:26 | NFL & gambling; Jordan Davis/point spread discussion | | 32:12-34:29| ‘Tush Push’ controversy and officiating | | 39:02 | Tom Brady’s conflicts and inside information | | 41:10 | Kirk Cousins trade scenarios | | 43:34 | Florio’s personal stories, ‘Big Shield’ background |
Listener Engagement Highlights
- Personal Triumphs: Sobriety achievements inspired by show hosts.
- Nostalgic Sports Moments: Emotional send-off for Clayton Kershaw.
- Uniform Hot Takes: Split opinions on Browns’ uniforms—love for the simplicity, others find them dated.
- College Football Upheaval: Indiana’s and Texas Tech’s big wins, Clemson’s struggles.
Tone, Style, and Atmosphere
The hour is energetic, irreverent, and playful—typical of Dan and the Danettes’ style. Good-natured ribbing, quick-witted analysis, and a fondness for pop culture references keep things lively even as they dig into serious topics like gambling’s impact on football or issues of competitive fairness.
Summary
Hour 2 of The Dan Patrick Show artfully blends weekend sports recaps, light-hearted debates, exclusive insights into pro football business (with Mike Florio), and room for listener input. The episode captures the dynamic intersection of on-field heroics and off-field intrigue and offers sharp commentary, particularly on NFL hypocrisy around gambling and the looming end of the 'tush push.' There’s something for every sports fan—whether you’re a die-hard, a frustrated front office type, or just in it for the Manning memes and uniform debates.
