The Dan Patrick Show — 3rd Hour (March 3, 2026)

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This hour blends signature Dan Patrick Show banter, listener interaction, and sports culture commentary, with a comedic highlight as Marvin apologizes for an on-air misstep, followed by a wide-ranging and candid basketball discussion with Hall of Famer Reggie Miller.

PART 1: Marvin’s On-Air Apology & Dan Patrick Show Banter

[02:06–16:19]

Marvin’s Mishap and Heartfelt Apology

• The show opens with Dan Patrick addressing an unexpected on-air incident: Marvin, a producer, flipped off a camera during a live simulcast, humorously referring to it as “flipping off America.”
  • Dan (on the incident): “You just flipped off America.” (03:28)
  • Marvin (apologizing): “I sincerely apologize. I felt awful.” (03:01)
  • The crew dives into the nature of live TV, the playful intent behind Marvin’s gesture, but also the importance of professionalism.
  • Marvin: “I'm not apologizing to the adults. I'm apologizing to the children because I believe the children are the future.” (04:20)
  • Dan jokes about how it could cost them a Sports Emmy: “Marvin, good job. Now we’re never going to win a sports Emmy.” (05:05)
• The team humorously debates whether to repeat the gesture toward the Sports Emmy voters—embracing their “award-nominated” status with tongue-in-cheek resignation.
• Poll questions for listeners are introduced (“Who would you rather watch a football game with?” “Who would you follow to safety in a fire?”), sparking playful debate about crew dynamics and trust.

“If There’s a Fire, What Do You Save?” Segment

• Listeners remember Dan almost causing a fire in the studio. A caller asks what memorabilia the hosts would save if another fire broke out.
  • Paulie: Would want the Tony Stewart quarter panel.
  • Marvin: “Try to grab that Kobe Bryant autographed jersey.” (08:22)
  • Seaton: Guar mask and Landon Donovan’s jersey.
  • Dan: Considers the Ryan Leaf (Colts) jersey due to its irony and backstory.
• The segment ends with a mix of laughter and nostalgia, as the guys share sentimental memories tied to studio mementos.

Listener Calls — Comedy, Camaraderie & Grieving

• Listeners call in with humor and sincerity, including:
  • A man who recently lost his mom thanks Dan and company for making him laugh, even on tough days. Dan responds with empathy, sharing his own experiences with loss and finding comfort in unexpected moments. (07:50)
  • More fire evacuation banter, a prank call about plumbing, and light-hearted needling of Marvin for his earlier mishap.
• The crew riffs comedically on their typical interplay, including friendly ribbing of Todd’s on-air volume and how to find balance (“He’s either at 0 or 100 miles an hour…” —Seaton, 14:01).

PART 2: Reggie Miller Interview — NBA Headlines & Honest Takes

[20:02–40:09]

Jason Tatum’s Return & Celtics’ Injury Handling

• Dan welcomes Reggie Miller (NBA Hall of Famer, commentator).
  • The first question is about Jason Tatum’s Achilles injury and when he'll return.
  • Reggie: “I’m hearing as early as Friday that he’s thinking about coming back.” (20:48)
  • Reggie emphasizes that the Celtics are not rushing Tatum—the narrative is driven by Tatum’s own camp:
  • Reggie: “At the end of the day, this is going to be Jason Tatum’s decision along with the doctors… No one from the Celtics is trying to hurry up the process.” (23:32)

Caitlin Clark—Comping Style & Media Blowback

• Dan teases Reggie about comparing Caitlin Clark to Peyton Pritchard on a recent broadcast.
  • Reggie explains the context, clarifying he was strictly referring to playing style, not stature or marketability.
  • Reggie: “If you’ve watched Peyton Pritchard ... they’re very similar. She loves to go left and that step back three, deep three... That’s Peyton Pritchard.” (24:12)
  • He acknowledges fans wanted a bigger name (“They were looking for Steph... that’s not her game.” —27:51)
  • If asked again? “Peyton Pritchard, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Isaiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, Tate Cunningham, SGA… she’s all of them.” (26:40)

“Magic City” Anecdotes: NBA Culture & Laughs

• The hosts and Reggie riff on “Magic City,” the famous Atlanta gentleman’s club known for both its wings and its NBA connections.
  • Dan recounts giving Marvin $100 to go when the show was in Atlanta: “He said he was going to make it rain. And he went there for…three and a half hours!” (29:07)
  • Marvin: “Lil Bow Wow and T. Pain and Jermaine Dupri [were there].” (29:19)
  • Reggie, deadpan: “I’ve never made it rain in Magic City… I’ve never made it rain, sprinkle, drizzle, a little cloud cover. None of that.” (29:40)
• The conversation reflects on generational NBA traditions and playful self-mockery.

Debating NBA’s 65-Game Minimum for Awards

• Dan brings up the league’s requirement of 65 games to be award-eligible, questioning its unintended consequences.
  • Reggie: “Number one, I’d get rid of it. That’s a hard number in today’s game… In terms of someone winning MVP, I would be okay if a [least expected player] won because of games, but their numbers back it up.” (31:06)
  • Reggie acknowledges that the rule might lead to odd All-NBA selections: “There are going to be some guys on the All-NBA team where you’re going to be scratching your head.” (32:52)

Would Larry Bird Dominate Today?

• The topic shifts to NBA versatility, prompted by a Jeff Teague podcast clip about how well Larry Bird would fare in today’s league.
  • Reggie: “Larry Bird could play in any era and dominate. Same with Magic. Those guys — Michael, it doesn’t matter.” (33:34)
  • On Shaq: “You guys are out of your damn mind. Shaq would dominate, probably even more so…” (34:04)
• Discussion of why Bird didn’t shoot more threes: game style, era, and when the three-point revolution began (early 2000s, with the Warriors later accelerating it).

Robert Horry’s Hall-of-Fame Credentials

• Dan advocates for Robert Horry’s Hall-of-Fame inclusion despite his modest stat totals, focusing on his clutch contributions.
  • Dan: “When your nickname is Big Shot Bob and you have seven NBA titles… That’s no different than Michael Cooper with the Lakers.”
  • Reggie: “If you go back… There was a moment in each of those [title] series where the nickname became true… I think he should be a Hall of Famer as well.” (37:56)
• Reggie invokes Horry’s playoff highlights, blocks, defense, and game-winning moments.

Defensive Matchups: Pippen vs. Jordan

• Capping the NBA chat, Dan shares a Robert Horry quote about defense, with Reggie emphatically agreeing that Scottie Pippen was a better overall defender than Michael Jordan.
  • Reggie: “Scottie was guarding one through five, and as good as Mike was… when they put Scottie on me, it was a little different.” (39:25)

PART 3: Pop Culture, Power Ballads & Closing Laughs

[44:39–50:15]

80s/90s Rock Power Ballads

• The show pivots to a playful, nostalgia-filled detour about the greatest power ballads and supergroups.
  • Motley Crue (“Home Sweet Home”), Guns N’ Roses (“November Rain”), Journey, Poison, Kiss, Bon Jovi, and more.
  • The crew debates criteria (“I think love has to be involved on a power ballad…” —Paul, 48:24)
  • Marvin and the guys reference Time Life's “Power Ballads of the 80s,” supergroups like Damn Yankees, Night Ranger, and discuss awkward artist nicknames like “Meatloaf.”
• The camaraderie and humor are front and center—a classic “Dan Patrick Show” vibe.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You just flipped off America.” —Dan Patrick (03:28)
• “I believe the children are the future.” —Marvin (referencing his apology, tongue-in-cheek, 04:20)
• “If you had to do it over again and I ask you, who does Caitlin Clark’s game remind you?”
  Reggie: “I’m gonna say Peyton Pritchard. Stephen Curry. Kyrie Irving... SGA sees all of them.” (26:40)
• “Larry Bird could play in any era and dominate. Same with Magic.” —Reggie Miller (33:34)
• “You guys are out of your damn mind. Shaq would dominate, probably even more so…” —Reggie Miller (34:04)
• “If you go back… There was a moment in each of those [title] series where the nickname became true… I think [Robert Horry] should be a Hall of Famer as well.” —Reggie Miller (37:56)
• “When they put Scottie [Pippen] on me, it was a little different.” —Reggie Miller (39:25)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment & Topic | |:-----------:|:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:06–05:33 | Marvin’s on-air finger mishap & apology, Emmy jokes | | 06:48–08:52 | "What would you save in a fire?" segment (Dan, Paulie, Marvin, Seaton) | | 07:50–09:52 | Listener calls: grief and laughter | | 20:02–23:50 | Reggie Miller on Jason Tatum’s injury and return | | 24:12–28:04 | Reggie clarifies his Caitlin Clark–Peyton Pritchard comp & media response | | 29:07–30:00 | Magic City stories, NBA culture (“making it rain”) | | 31:06–32:52 | NBA's 65-game awards minimum debate | | 33:07–34:27 | Would Larry Bird and Shaq dominate in today’s NBA? | | 35:20–36:50 | Three-point revolution: when did basketball change? | | 36:50–39:43 | Robert Horry’s Hall-of-Fame debate | | 39:43–40:09 | Pippen vs. Jordan as defenders—Reggie’s perspective | | 44:39–48:59 | Power ballads, pop culture music sidebar |

Tone & Style

The hour features classic Dan Patrick Show chemistry: witty, self-aware, occasionally irreverent, always rooted in sports fandom and media culture. The blend of candid basketball analysis (via Reggie Miller), inside jokes, and warm rapport is engaging for insiders and new listeners alike.

SUMMARY

This energetic, fast-paced hour embodies what fans love about Dan Patrick’s crew: quick wit, playful admissions (Marvin’s apology becomes a running joke), sincere and offbeat listener calls, and an insightful yet conversational interview with Reggie Miller that spans NBA injuries, media blowups, and 80s/90s basketball—and then veers joyfully into a spontaneous breakdown of rock’s best power ballads. The combination of sports insight and spirited pop-culture riffing delivers an accessible and highly entertaining listen, whether or not you caught the original broadcast.