The Dan Patrick Show: Hour 3 – Best and Worst of the Weekend, Women’s Tourney Tonight

Date: March 30, 2026
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show
Platform: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This hour of The Dan Patrick Show is packed with spirited discussions about the NCAA basketball tournaments (men’s and women’s), memorable moments from fans’ sports weekends, and a range of pop culture asides. Much of the conversation centers around the dramatic Final Four matchups, NBA draft prospects, Tiger Woods' struggle with legacy, and some lighter banter about potential names for an NBA franchise in Las Vegas. The show's unique mix of expert analysis, fan calls, and playful ribbing among Dan and the Danettes delivers both insight and entertainment.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Final Four Madness and Recaps

• Recap of Upsets & Blowouts:

  • Dan and the team kick off with analysis of the surprising margins in this year’s Elite Eight, notably Arizona’s comeback win over Purdue and Michigan’s blowout of Tennessee.
    • “You're not supposed to be winning games at this time of the year ... by that many points.” (Dan Patrick, 03:35)
  • Arizona finally returns to the Final Four after a 25-year drought, highlighted with good-natured jabs about their historical luck.
  • Brief mention that Duke and North Carolina both blew 19-point leads over the weekend—Paulie wonders if that’s karma at work (05:22).

• Crowd Reaction & Talent Pools:

  • The group debates the impact of elite players leaving for the NBA after short college stints.
  • Noted was Duke’s wealth of first-round talent and the challenge of integrating one-and-dones versus experienced college rosters (06:00–07:45).
  • Discussion about top NBA draft prospects:
    • “AJ DeBanza is the overwhelming favorite. Then Darren Peterson, and then it's Cam Boozer.” (Paul Pabst, 06:43)

2. Fan Engagement and Superstitions

• Polls and Superstition Talk:

  • Poll results reveal that most listeners believe “Duke lost it, UConn didn’t win it” and that 64% of the audience are “a little stitious” (08:48).
  • The Danettes share personal stories of sports-watching rituals—lucky clothes, changing seats, and game-day quirks.
    • “I've done that with clothes ... taking the hat off, changing shirts.” (Marvin, 09:38)

• Audience Best and Worst of the Weekend:

  • Callers highlight everything from the Hornets’ playoff hopes to childhood sports fandom memories, contributing to the show’s warm community feel.

3. Memorable March Moments

• Braylon Mullins’ Game-Winner:

  • Dan details the buzzer-beating shot by UConn’s Braylon Mullins, with memorabilia experts estimating the game ball’s value at $350,000—potentially more if UConn wins it all (26:30).
  • Mullins joins the show:
    • “I had to put one up. So man, I’m just happy that was ... the one that went down tonight. It was pure too.” (Braylon Mullins, 27:15)

• Jump Shot Oddities and History:

  • Listeners reminisce about unique shooting forms, from Jamal Wilkes’ swing to modern “volume shooters” like LaMelo Ball (28:00–29:17).

4. Tiger Woods’ Legacy and Athlete Identity

• Heartfelt Caller Reflections:
  • Multiple callers and Dan discuss the pain of seeing Tiger struggle—both physically and with his legacy as a transcendent athlete unable to compete at the highest level any longer.
    • “Tiger has sort of lost the identity ... you lose that and you can't get it back because he can't be healthy enough.” (Dan Patrick, 16:17–18:07)
  • Dan shares personal stories about his own struggle with pain and golf, drawing a poignant parallel to Tiger’s journey.

5. NBA in Las Vegas – The Naming Game

• Possible Franchise Names:
  • The team riffs on (mostly tongue-in-cheek) possible names for a Vegas NBA team, such as the “Strips,” “Rat Pack,” “Atomics,” and “Players.”
    • “Let’s go Strip!” (Paulie & Dan, 37:24–37:41)
  • Hilarity ensues as callers get creative, even suggesting “Vegas Hookers and Coke” and “Vegas Seagulls”—which Dan quickly, and laughingly, dismisses (46:36–47:27).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Arizona’s Final Four Run:

  • Marvin: “All those lottery picks and you finally got to a Final Four.” (04:49)

• The NBA Draft Conundrum:

  • Dan: “You look at these drafts and you'll go … how did that guy miss? Or … who would have thought that guy? The middle of the first round, and you're seeing these guys ... just certain teams know what they're doing.” (07:12)

• On College Basketball Superstitions:

  • Marvin: “I’m really dictated by what I'm wearing—and I think it's affecting the game.” (09:39)

• On Tiger Woods:

  • Caller Tim: “As a kid, when I watched my dad or my grandpa watch golf, it was a bunch of old white guys ... Tiger made it not boring.” (15:15)
  • Dan: “Tiger doesn’t ... have that [brand] because it’s Tiger. People want Michael Jordan. Even those who don’t play basketball. But Tiger doesn’t ... he’s sort of lost the identity.” (18:03)

• Fan-Favorite Sports Moments:

  • Fresh in Milwaukee: “How about when Sean Taylor dropped Brian Moore in the Pro Bowl? That's when football was football.” (32:44)
  • Tripp in Vegas: “Famous sports moment ... 17th hole, ’86 Masters—Nicklaus with the pose and Verne Lundquist going, 'Maybe… Yes, sir!'” (48:32)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:20–04:59: Recap of weekend’s Elite Eight action; Arizona-Purdue and Michigan-Tennessee summaries
• 06:00–08:48: Debate about Duke, one-and-dones, NBA draft prospects
• 08:48–10:00: Poll results and superstitions; Danettes share rituals
• 15:03–18:26: In-depth Tiger Woods segment with caller stories and Dan’s reflection on athlete identity
• 26:30–28:00: Braylon Mullins’ buzzer-beater & memorabilia value, Mullins’ interview
• 37:05–39:28: Hilarious Las Vegas NBA franchise naming brainstorm
• 45:46–47:27: Callers suggest "hookers and Coke," “Money Lines,” “Seagulls”—leading to playful dismissal

Women's Tourney Notes

• Brief look-ahead to women’s basketball tournament games:
  • “UCLA, UConn, Michigan, Texas, TCU, South Carolina. Those are all the games today and tonight.” (45:24)
• Shout-out to standouts like Olivia Miles at TCU and Lauren Betts at UCLA.

Closing Thoughts

This lively hour weaves together analysis of the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, stories of sports heartbreak and joy, and the zany side of sports fandom. Dan’s blend of personal reflection and fan interactivity—plus the team’s humor in brainstorming Vegas NBA team names—reminds listeners why this show is a staple for sports and pop culture fans alike.

This summary skips sponsor messages, advertisements, and show intros/outros, focusing solely on the core dialogue and fan calls of Hour 3.