The Dan Patrick Show Podcast – Oct 31, 2025, Hour 3
Episode Theme:
A lively, Halloween-flavored episode balancing sports analysis, playful banter, and holiday humor. Dan Patrick and the Danettes dish out NFL/college football insights, tackle sports nostalgia, Halloween memories, and retire the long-running “Halloween Sports Names” bit. The hour’s highlights include “Most Must-Win Game of the Weekend” picks and a spooky edition of “Rhyme Time.”
Main Topics and Key Discussions
1. NFL/College Football Headlines and Analysis
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Dolphins & Ravens Recap
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Playoff Odds and QB Questions
- Historical playoff chances for 3-5 teams—only about 11% make it (07:00).
- Debates over Tua Tagovailoa’s future with the Dolphins after a “heartfelt conversation” in the locker room.
- Paulie floats the scenario of Miami drafting a QB high, comparing it to Atlanta’s recent moves (12:34):
- “Is that a position where you go ‘that’s my quarterback’? Because you gotta be sold on Tua taking that job.” – Dan
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Coaching Speculation
- Dan and the crew discuss which head coaching jobs are most appealing (LSU vs. Governor of Louisiana poll), referencing opportunities with the Dolphins for college coaches like Steve Sarkisian (13:46).
- The luxury some coaches have in choosing jobs, e.g., Ben Johnson turning down the Commanders (14:51).
2. NBA Discussion: Load Management & Rivalries
- Caller Suggestion: Chris from Dayton proposes NBA teams play regular-season series to curb travel and load management (19:00)
- Dan and Marvin argue that rivalries are mostly nostalgic—today's players switch teams too often for real rivalries to form.
- “There’s no real rivalries as far as players are concerned.” – Marvin (20:28)
- Dan and Marvin argue that rivalries are mostly nostalgic—today's players switch teams too often for real rivalries to form.
3. Halloween and Pop Culture Banter
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Harry Potter Costumes
- Seton is ribbed for not knowing Hermione Granger’s name while the crew jokes about dressing as Harry Potter characters (03:01, 22:45).
- Dan recalls losing a pet costume contest despite dressing as Harry Potter with his dog dressed as a magical creature:
- “To me, it was BS because we did have a great costume. But I did do the costume thing.” – Dan Patrick (23:40)
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Blowback for Seton’s Harry Potter Hot Take
- Seton suggests Harry’s friends do all the “heavy lifting,” sparking mock outrage from fans and co-hosts.
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Halloween Party Protocol
- Listeners call in to share costume anecdotes and fog machine mishaps—“Don’t use a fog machine indoors!” (23:08)
4. Nostalgia: Tech & Entertainment
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Failing Giants: MySpace, Blockbuster, BlackBerry
- The crew reminisces about platforms and companies that lost their dominance (Vine, Friendster, Napster, Blockbuster):
- “You hold on for dear life. We don’t even mention Friendster anymore.” – Dan (26:33)
- Paulie researches and reports the last Blockbuster is in Bend, Oregon, now mostly a tourist store (28:34).
- The crew reminisces about platforms and companies that lost their dominance (Vine, Friendster, Napster, Blockbuster):
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Dan Shares Anecdote about Adam Sandler & Netflix
- Sandler’s initial fears about direct-to-streaming movies; Dan reassures him:
- “I think Netflix is going to work for you, Sandman.” – Dan (29:19)
- Sandler’s initial fears about direct-to-streaming movies; Dan reassures him:
5. Stats, Awards & Must-Win Games
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Stat of the Day: Victor Wembanyama
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Who Had the Best Week in Sports? (Roundtable)
- Todd: Blue Jays rookie Trey Savage for his World Series Game 5 performance
- Seton: Denver Broncos – big win over Cowboys
- Marvin: Vlad Guerrero Jr. for postseason dominance
- Paul: Lane Kiffin as “hottest coach in college football” (39:06-41:05)
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Most Must-Win Game of the Weekend
- Marvin: Steelers need to keep pace in AFC North
- Paul: Texas Longhorns must beat Vanderbilt (for playoff hopes & Arch Manning)
- Todd: Dodgers, Game 6 tonight is a “must win”
- Seton: Ravens for back-to-back clutch wins
- Dan: Bills vs. Chiefs—Bills must prove they can ‘beat the big boys’ (42:01-44:19)
- “I think just so you get over that…hey, we can beat them.” – Dan (44:13)
6. Final Halloween Sports Names (Todd’s Farewell)
- Todd Fritsch delivers his final batch of “Halloween Sports Names,” a mixture of puns and stretches:
- “Cam Scatter-Boo, Paolo Bon-Scaro, Johnny Demon, Ghost Malzahn, Hugh Freeze, Dwayne Dedman (as ‘Dead Man’), Spider Mitchell, Joe Morg-in (Morgue), Bob ‘Costume’, Candy Moss, Andre Scare-Andre.” (45:00-49:40)
- “It's the last time we'll ever do it, Boo Holiday! Emotional!” – Dan Patrick (49:11)
- The segment gets gently (and lovingly) roasted by the other Danettes.
7. Rhyme Time: Halloween Edition
- Todd quizzes the crew with Halloween-themed sports rhymes. Examples:
- “Big unit treats” → “Randy Candy” (55:12)
- “Catcher Ned. Apparition.” → “Ghost Ghost” (for Ed Ghost)
- “Former Saints receiver, popular Halloween treat” → “Horn, Candy Corn” (Joe Horn)
- “Reasonable Elm Street” → “Fair Nightmare” (Fair Nightmare = Fair/Nightmare on Elm St.)
- Some are Halloween-y, some are sports deep cuts, and a few (“Paul Coffin”, “Bob Costume”) earn eye-rolls and laughs.
8. Listener Calls & Fandom Debates
- Blockbuster update: Most in-store sales now nostalgic merchandise (50:40)
- Mike Gundy’s coaching future at Oklahoma State—has he lost touch with the transfer portal era? (52:01)
- “I don’t know if Mike Gundy can reinvent himself. I don’t know if he wants to.” – Dan
- How do you choose your child’s sports fandom (Celtics vs. Knicks debate in a household)?
- “I think you brainwash them from day one…footies, bibs…” – Todd (58:45)
- Dan says let kids decide for themselves.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- On Playoff Odds:
- “Since 2000, 146 teams have been three and five…17 made the playoffs. I think the Ravens are going to be one.” – Dan Patrick (07:34)
- On NFL Draft Hype:
- “It’s every year, it’s the next year that’s going to be better than this year.” – Dan (12:10)
- On Rivalries in Today’s NBA:
- “You can be on the Celtics one year, but if the Lakers offer you a great deal, you’ll be a Laker next year.” – Marvin (20:22)
- On Halloween Traditions:
- “I went as Dan Patrick for years…I just wear a suit and tie.” – Dan (24:18)
- On Adapting as a College Coach:
- “You have to see what everyone is doing…wait, how did that team get to the playoffs? What are they doing?” – Dan (52:33)
- On Christmas Encroaching on Halloween:
- “The disrespect that Thanksgiving gets is ridiculous.” – Paulie (56:04)
- On Todd’s Final Halloween Names:
- “Why can we not do it on Fridays the next two years?” – Manny, caller
- “No, rules are rules. We only do Halloween names on Halloween.” – Dan (53:51)
Main Segment Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment / Topic | |-----------|-----------------| | 00:00 | Light intro and Halloween banter; ribbing Seton about Harry Potter | | 06:30 | Dolphins-Ravens recap, playoff odds, Tua conversation | | 12:00 | Dolphins' 2026 draft & QB future, NFL draft “next year” hype | | 19:00 | NBA load management & regular-season series proposal (Caller: Chris) | | 22:45 | Costume etiquette, Harry Potter costumes (Caller: John) | | 26:00 | MySpace, Blockbuster, Sandler’s Netflix deal | | 36:01 | Draymond on Wemby; NBA stat of the day | | 39:06 | Best Week in Sports – Panel Picks | | 42:01 | Most Must-Win Game of the Weekend – Panel Picks | | 45:00 | Fritzi’s Final Halloween Sports Names | | 55:12 | Halloween Rhyme Time, sports wordplay quiz | | 58:45 | Family sports fandom debate (Caller: Michelle) | | 60:00 | Final what-you-learned roundtable and outro |
Tone & Style
- Warm, witty, and self-deprecating: Laughs over costume fails, groans at Halloween puns, and spirited but friendly sports debate.
- Inclusive, playful ribbing: Dan’s rapport with staff and callers is evident, especially in the final Todd Halloween names bit, a tradition retiring with tongue-in-cheek solemnity.
Summary for New Listeners
Tune in for classic Dan Patrick Show energy, mixing sharp NFL/NBA analysis, Halloween festivities, pop culture nostalgia, and inside-radio camaraderie. Even long-standing series like “Halloween Sports Names” get a respectful (if sarcastic) sendoff. This is not just a sports show––it’s a playful, pop-savvy hangout that knows how to celebrate sports, holidays, and friendship all at once.