The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 3

Episode Date: November 3, 2025
Main Theme: Breaking down World Series Game 7 with Tom Verducci; inside baseball analysis; reflections on Dan Patrick’s final show date

Episode Overview

This hour of The Dan Patrick Show centers around Dan Patrick and the crew's conversations about the thrilling Game 7 of the World Series, featuring an in-depth interview with Tom Verducci (Sports Illustrated, FOX Sports). The episode dives into pivotal baseball moments, managerial decisions, and players’ legacies, while also weaving in humorous banter and discussions about when and where Dan’s eventual final show should take place. The episode maintains Dan’s signature mix of insight, wit, and camaraderie.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. World Series Game 7 Breakdown with Tom Verducci

[06:56–38:19]

• Unexpected Moves & Turning Points

  • Tom Verducci admits he expected Toronto to win since they were at home and was surprised to see Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitch after starting Game 6.

    "It wasn't on my bingo card that after pitching game six, he'd come back the next day. That was a difference maker." – Tom Verducci [07:40]

  • The crucial home run by Miggy Rojas with two outs and a full count shifted the momentum. Verducci critiques the pitch selection, preferring a fastball challenge over a hanging slider.

    "You got your closer on the mound. It's a three, two count, number nine hitter... What I didn't like was throwing a slider when you have to throw a strike." – Tom Verducci [09:14]

• Small Moments, Big Impact

  • Both teams had key little moments, like defensive plays and base running tactics, that could have swung the outcome.

  • The Jays' IKF (Isiah Kiner-Falefa) taking a short lead off third is discussed – a cautious move to avoid a double play, but it made a play at the plate closer than necessary.

    "There's more of the emphasis on a better secondary than getting the longer third... you cannot get doubled up at third base." – Tom Verducci [15:38]

• Dramatic Defensive Plays

  • Andy Paez’s legendary catch is highlighted:

    "Two batters later, there he is playing Superman, jumping over Kike Hernandez to literally save the game... That was one of the great World Series catches of all time because of what was on the line." – Tom Verducci [13:12]

• Managerial Brilliance

  • Dave Roberts' decision-making is praised, particularly moving Will Smith up in the batting order and inserting Miguel Rojas despite his hitting drought.

    "Dave Roberts had one of the great late inning managerial games in the history of the sport. Everything he did worked." – Dan Patrick [22:55]

    "He put Miguel Rojas in the game... not analytics, not numbers. A look in the eye that says if I'm going down, I'm going down with this guy." – Tom Verducci [24:15]

• Is This the Best Game Ever?

  • Verducci resists crowning it above the 2016 Cubs-Indians Game 7, referencing the 17-minute rain delay and epic twists but puts this year's finale "right up there."

    "I have a hard time putting it up above game seven of 2016... This is right up there though, because again, there was so much to absorb in this game." – Tom Verducci [17:51]

2. Player Legacies & Standout Performances

[28:48–34:58]

• Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Series

  • Verducci argues that Ohtani’s World Series performance (pitching and hitting, on base nine times, multiple home runs) cements a legacy beyond comparison.

    "It's not sacrilegious to say this is the best baseball player who has ever played this game. And he keeps making it more certain." – Tom Verducci [33:43]

  • Discussion of Babe Ruth's two-way limits—Ohtani’s durability and skill set surpass even what Ruth could imagine.

    "[Babe Ruth] really never had two full seasons like start to finish of two way play. And... said it was just too hard." – Tom Verducci [35:20]

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – The Complete Star

  • Despite being on the losing team, Vlad Jr.’s hitting, defense, and leadership impressed both Dan and Verducci.

    "This wasn't the guy trying to hit home runs. This was a guy doing whatever he could to get on base." – Tom Verducci [37:09]

3. Lighthearted Banter & Reflections on the Show’s End

[40:45–1:05:00]

• Contemplating Dan’s Final Show

  • The team discusses when and where Dan’s final episode should be: Friday before the Super Bowl in Atlanta (where he began his career at CNN) or Monday after the Super Bowl, back in the “man cave.”

    "My wife goes, okay, so you're retiring on that Friday before the Super Bowl in Atlanta... but I think it makes more sense to come back and do the Monday show. And then you turn out the lights in the man cave." – Dan Patrick [51:30]

  • The Danettes weigh in, offering tongue-in-cheek back-and-forth about "onboarding at new jobs," the emotional challenge of a final broadcast, and humorous suggestions for how the show should close (“Invite Tim Kawakami as final guest!”).

    "It just seems odd that we would spend our last day on air... we're really not going to talk about the Super Bowl at all...?" – Seaton [53:45]

    "Let's just wrap it up then. What the hell we care about Monday for? See you on Friday. See you later." – Dan Patrick [55:00]

  • Dan reflects on life after radio, including the initial melancholy he felt upon leaving ESPN and the possibility of living in Italy and broadcasting from Rome.

    "You know, like when I left ESPN and I'm sitting on my front porch... and I'm going, what did I just do? What did I just do to my life?" – Dan Patrick [59:50]

• Memorable Callers and Listener Thanks

  • Listeners call in to reflect on the World Series and Dan’s influence on sports radio, with one likening Dan to “the Paul Harvey of sports.”

    "You're like the Paul Harvey of sports. And what are we gonna do when you leave?" – Bob in Kentucky [49:25]

4. Sports Radio Bests/Worsts & Audience Stats

[44:12–1:05:00]

• Caller Contributions

  • Listeners share their “best and worst of the weekend,” focusing heavily on the World Series (“Absolutely delivered. Not a fan of either team and that was one of the best World Series I've watched in my lifetime.” – Jay in Delaware [44:20]).

• World Series Viewership

  • Dan notes Game 7 drew nearly 26 million viewers – the most since Dodgers/Astros 2017.

    "Game seven ... had an audience of nearly 26 million viewers... the most watched since 2017.” – Dan Patrick [45:20]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Home Run Turning Point:

  "That was a stunner... as stunning of a home run as I've seen in the World Series." – Tom Verducci [11:28]

• On Shohei Ohtani’s Greatness:

  "He keeps going further and further away from anybody else who ever played the game." – Tom Verducci [34:15]

• On Wrapping Up the Show:

  "We got a lot of time. Two and a half, little less than two and a half years. Less than two and a half..." – Dan Patrick [49:57]

  "It is a very difficult thing to see squarely right in your face that the world just moves on. Oh. Like this. You're out Friday and by Monday it's like, oh, yeah, remember that. Well, here's my new show. And they just move right on." – Dan Patrick [59:12]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 06:56 – Tom Verducci joins and opens Game 7 analysis
• 11:28 – Miggy Rojas' home run analysis
• 13:12 – Andy Paez’s dramatic catch
• 17:51 – Greatest World Series Game Ever? Debate
• 22:55 – Dave Roberts’ managerial brilliance
• 28:48 – Ohtani’s World Series performance and legacy
• 33:43 – Ohtani vs. Babe Ruth, and physical limitations of two-way play
• 37:09 – Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s complete postseason showing
• 40:45 – Listeners share their “Best and Worst”; World Series ratings
• 49:57 – Dan reflects on longevity and impending retirement
• 51:30 – Discussion about the final show’s date and format
• 59:50 – Dan on post-radio life and possibility of living in Italy

Episode Flow & Tone

The hour is upbeat, candid, and insightful, blending Dan’s expertise with Verducci’s deep baseball knowledge. The tone fluctuates between serious breakdowns of iconic sports moments and easygoing, sometimes self-deprecating humor about the show’s eventual end. The interplay between Dan and his crew remains personable and relatable, with plenty of inside jokes, listener participation, and a palpable sense of camaraderie.

Summary Takeaway

This episode is a must-listen for baseball aficionados and long-time Dan Patrick fans. The breakdown of World Series Game 7 offers rich detail and expert insight, while the candid talk about legacy – both in baseball (Ohtani, Vlad Jr., Dave Roberts) and in sports broadcasting (Dan’s future) – gives the show additional resonance. Listeners leave entertained and informed, with a deeper appreciation for how small moments shape both games and careers.