The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 3
Date: May 1, 2026
Main Theme: Dan & The Danettes’ Kentucky Derby Picks, Debating Draymond Green’s Comments About Steve Kerr, Listener Calls, and Classic DP Show Banter
Overview
In this rich and lively Friday episode, Dan Patrick and the Danettes (Fritzi, Marvin, Paulie, Dylan) serve up spirited conversation, sports insight, food talk, and plenty of laughs as they look ahead to the Kentucky Derby and react to NBA storylines—most notably Draymond Green's claim that Steve Kerr "hindered" his career. Listeners call in to share opinions, personal stories, and jokes, while the crew also touches on recurring dreams, awkward memories, and the ongoing search for a new “Bad Larry” on their gambling podcast. Classic DP Show digressions and memorable quotes abound.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Kentucky Derby Vibes & On-Air Picks
3:10–16:15 | 29:29–34:07
- The crew gets in Derby spirit, donning hats while feasting on Chimichura wagyu ribeye tacos and lobster tostadas in honor of Cinco de Mayo.
- Dan admits their Derby picks are "entirely based on falling in love with horse names,” poking fun at everyone’s amateur betting approach.
- Each Danette picks a Derby horse based largely on nostalgia or name appeal. Todd (Fritzi) is forced to change his pick when "Right to Party" is scratched minutes later, leading to debate about the meaning of “lameness” in horse racing.
- Extended, genuinely funny debate: Do horses know they're racing? Callers and emailers chime in, citing articles and personal racing experience. The consensus: horses are at least somewhat competitive.
Notable Quotes:
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Dan Patrick, on handicapping the Derby:
"We don't know what we're talking about, but we'll just fall in love with the name like most people who probably bet at the Derby." (04:19)
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Todd, referencing Beastie Boys:
"Right to Party, you gotta fight for your right to party. That's my pick." (10:18)
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Paulie, on horse intelligence:
"They seem smart." (11:53)
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Exchange on whether horses know they’re racing:
- Dan:
"Do horses even know they're in a race, let alone have a desire to win it?" (15:06)
- Paulie:
"There’s a difference in how they see a horse in front of them—they go after it and go faster." (16:42)
Derby Picks Recap
| Danetter | Horse | Odds | Reason |
|----------|---------------------------|----------|------------------------------|
| Todd | Right to Party (scratched)| 26:1 | Beastie Boys nostalgia |
| Todd | Further Ado (backup) | 7:1 | Loves the phrase |
| Dylan | Potente | 25:1 | Partially Bob Baffert trained|
| Marvin | Chief Wallaby | 9:1 | Loved the name |
| Paulie | The Puma | 8:1 | Likes the shoes; jockey |
| Dan | Emerging Market | 11:1 | Liked the "business-like" name|
2. Draymond Green vs. Steve Kerr – The NBA Dispute
05:20–09:47 | 37:13–41:03
- Draymond Green’s comments that Steve Kerr "hindered his career" flare up debate.
- Dan and the team, echoing analyst Austin Rivers, strongly disagree:
- Steve Kerr actually "unleashed" Draymond, making him a point forward (“He found out exactly what he does well…”) and leading him to a Hall of Fame-caliber, championship-filled career.
- Comparison to players like Chris Bosh and James Worthy: would you rather be a star on a bad team or a key role player on a dynasty?
- Calls out Draymond’s tendency to stir the pot for "clicks," noting it’s threatening to his credibility.
- Paulie checks Draymond’s NBA stats and draft position, underscoring his value came from adaptability, not raw stats.
- Mark Jackson’s (former Warriors coach) underappreciated role in Draymond’s rise is acknowledged.
Notable Quotes:
- Dan Patrick:
"For Draymond to think that Steve Kerr somehow limited you… Why would a coach run a play for Draymond Green? They had Steph, Klay, Durant!" (07:10, continued 08:00)
- Marvin:
"It's almost like if James Worthy said Pat Riley hindered my career… People know James Worthy because he was on the Lakers." (08:00)
- Paulie, NBA stats check:
"Career 33 [percent] from the field from three for Draymond." (38:00)
- Marvin:
"I can completely understand if he was a 'bucket getter' at Michigan State… but he wasn’t." (38:54)
3. Listener Calls: Sports, Dreams, and Humor
17:07–29:12 | 41:04–48:39
Memorable Listener Segments:
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Horse Racing & Sports Luck (17:07–19:22)
- Callers with decades of horse betting experience affirm that horses do know they’re racing, and jockeys have a huge impact.
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Sports & Life Stories
- Surprising story: A Giants fan laughs so hard at Younghoe Koo’s missed field goal, he has a seizure; doctors then find a tumor that saves his life.
"All because he was laughing so hard that Younghoe Koo missed the field goal." (17:56)
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Classic DP Show: Listener Humor and Teasing
- Fritzi’s "Right to Party" horse gets scratched, leading to wordplay on "lameness."
- Dan:
"That's not fair to call a horse lame. They're playing the lame game." (15:01)
- Jokes about hands, childhood embarrassment, and awkward texts.
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Call-in Therapy & Recurring Nightmares
- Callers and Danettes share dreams about missing class, being lost on campus, and public embarrassment.
- Dan:
"Maybe my dreams are regrets that I didn't go to class… Maybe somebody's punishing me." (27:31)
- Marvin:
"I fell from the top of the steps… sheer embarrassment. That still haunts me." (29:15)
4. Inside the DP Show: Podcast Updates, Office Jokes, and Food
- Bad Larry Quits the Gambling Podcast (12:25, 13:41, 35:48)
- Recap of the sudden departure; jokes about his allegedly busy schedule ("for a guy who's not employed... Bad Larry was really, really busy").
- Listeners suggest wild ideas for replacements, and Dan says “you can’t replace Bad Larry". Name and legacy trivia ensue.
- Todd's Inappropriate Group Text (46:24)
- Bittersweet group laughter over Fritzi’s accidental family group text message.
- Food/Banter (24:34–26:31; 45:20)
- Meat Friday grilling chat (steak fries vs. steak fingers, best fry shapes).
- Dan confesses he’s "not a big fry guy," drawing shock. (25:10)
- Dylan's grilling prowess earns praise, mainly because of “great meats and great grills…”
- Mention of new TV recommendations: "Widow’s Bay" and praise for David Harbour’s performance in "DTF St. Louis."
5. Classic Segments & Sports History
47:20–51:19
- This Day in Sports History: (47:20)
- Michael Jordan’s back-to-back 50+ point playoff games in 1988.
- Babe Ruth’s debut HR info and stats.
- Poll Questions Update: (05:00)
- “Would you rather lose by 50 or by 1?” – 67% choose by 1.
- “Are you a fan of streaming live sports?” – 75% say no.
- “Has Steve Kerr hindered Draymond Green’s career?” – 91% say absolutely not.
6. Noteworthy Quotes & Laughs
- Marvin, on Draymond’s claims:
"It’s almost like if James Worthy said Pat Riley hindered my career…" (08:00)
- Paulie, mock-offended at Marvin stealing his horse:
"Yeah, I gotta redo my entire board now, Dan." (11:13)
- Callers roast each other (and Marvin):
"[On falling in dreams]… Marvin’s hands are small enough he’s not gonna have to worry about [injury]." (35:10)
7. Final Segment: What We Learned
50:33–51:19
- Todd:
"Dylan realized he was paying for two Paramount Plus and two Hulu accounts. Companies hadn't given him a courtesy heads up."
- Marvin:
"Manute Bol didn’t kill a lion." (inside joke reference)
- Marvin:
"Bad Larry pulled an Avante Davis, quitter!"
- Paulie:
"Scratched for lameness."
- Todd (for Dan):
"Austin Rivers feels the Rockets are actually a better team without having KD on the floor."
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Time |
|-----------------------------------------------------|:------------:|
| Derby Picks & Horse Debate | 03:10–16:15 |
| Draymond Green vs. Steve Kerr Discussion | 05:20–09:47, 37:13–41:03 |
| Callers: Sports Stories, Racing, Embarrassment | 17:07–19:22, 27:03–30:08 |
| Bad Larry Podcast Exit/Replacement Banter | 12:25, 13:41, 35:48, 36:03 |
| DP Show Office Jokes & Food-Related Banter | 24:34–26:31, 45:20–46:13 |
| This Day in Sports History | 47:20–48:09 |
| Final What We Learned/Takeaways | 50:33–51:19 |
Summary
This episode is vintage Dan Patrick Show: insightful on sports, irreverent on everything else, interactive with fans, and stocked with office banter and in-jokes.
- The Kentucky Derby is a backdrop for the kind of playful “sports guy” banter the show’s known for.
- The Steve Kerr/Draymond Green debate is a window into how players’ narratives are shaped, for better or worse.
- The culture of the DP Show—stories of embarrassment, grilling rituals, and inside jokes about texts gone wrong—makes it feel like a sports community as much as a radio show.
- Listener calls bring fresh perspectives (and plenty of ribbing).
- As always, the humor and camaraderie of the Danettes shine through.
For fans who missed it: this hour delivers a funny and relaxed start to Derby weekend, plenty of NBA talk, relatable life stories, and that inimitable DP Show blend of insight and laughs.
