The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 3 (Sept. 26, 2025)

Musicians Representing, Most Must-Win

Episode Overview

In this engaging third hour of The Dan Patrick Show, Dan and the Danettes delve into two main conversations: the iconic musicians most associated with their home countries, and which upcoming football games are the "most must-win" of the weekend. As always, the crew mixes in humor, cultural insights, listener calls, and playful debates on topics ranging from sports to music and pop culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Urban Meyer Comments on Bill Belichick’s New Team

• [03:36] Dan Patrick discusses Urban Meyer’s critique of Bill Belichick’s handling of his new team.
  • Meyer said Belichick’s team looked worse than expected and called their offense “a train wreck.”
  • Dan Patrick offers context: “I’m going to be fair to Belichick, given his resume… maybe it doesn’t happen year one. And maybe it is a year two.” (04:43)
  • Dan doubts Belichick returns to the NFL; sees this as Belichick’s final coaching chapter.

2. Musicians Synonymous With Countries

• The crew riffs on the phenomenon of certain musicians so closely tied to their nation that the association is nearly universal.
• Feature conversation: [07:22 – 15:00]

Top Examples & Banter

• Bob Marley/Jamaica

  • Dan: “Is there any other country when you think music in a country that is more prevalent than Jamaica with Bob Marley?” (07:22)
  • Paulie: “They’re tied together.”

• Ireland: U2

  • Paulie: “How about U2 with Ireland?”
  • Seaton & Dan agree: Definitely.

• Canada: Celine Dion, Rush, Alanis Morissette, Nickelback

  • Dan (after much debate): “No, it’s Celine Dion, and you know it.” (08:24)

• Sweden: ABBA & Swedish House Mafia

  • Paulie (joking): “Scandinavian rock bands.” (08:36)

• Australia: AC/DC, Bee Gees, Men at Work, Midnight Oil, Kylie Minogue, Keith Urban

  • Dan: “When you think of Australia, AC/DC.” (08:44)
  • Todd: “Bee Gees! Even though they were born in England…” (12:25)
  • Dan: “But I would… I’m going to go AC/DC.” (13:11)

• Germany: Rammstein, Falco, Hasselhoff

  • Quick consensus on Germany’s most distinct music exports.

• France: Daft Punk, Edith Piaf

• Italy: Andrea Bocelli

• Iceland: Bjork

• Scotland: The Proclaimers

• South Korea: BTS, Blackpink (K-pop influence in general)

• Puerto Rico: Bad Bunny (11:15)

• Colombia: Shakira (her “one seed”) (12:01)

• Barbados: Rihanna (“She’s a billionaire!”)

Notable Quotes:

• Dan: “When you land in Jamaica, Bob Marley’s welcoming you. Welcome to Bob Marleyville.” (07:49)
• Seaton: “Pretty much everybody owned ‘Legend’ at some point in their life.” (10:23)
• Paulie (Canada): “Rush would like a word with Celine.”
• Dan (on ABBA): “When it comes to… great, well, in their Swedish Mafia… House Mafia…”

Banter Highlights

• Playful bickering over whether AC/DC or Bee Gees best represent Australia.
• Seaton jokes, “ABBA… Swedish Mafia… House Mafia…” (08:36)
• Extended joking about Angus Young (AC/DC) still being alive (13:34 – 14:27)

3. Listener Calls: Las Vegas & Hologram Greetings

• Andrew from Atlanta: Suggests when landing in Las Vegas, travelers should be greeted by Frank Sinatra hologram.
• Dan: “It feels Elvis-y… Elvis impersonators. No Frank Sinatra impersonators.” (14:58)

4. Pitbull and the ‘Ballad’ Requirement for Rock Bands

• [15:55] @Sean on X calls Pitbull ‘Mr. Worldwide’ for the whole planet.
• Crew laughs about Pitbull’s consistent sound, comparing him to AC/DC.
• Dan: “He's another guy that every song sounds the same. Giving the fans what they want, like AC/DC… They all sound great.” (16:18)
• Discussion on why hard rock bands include ballads; Led Zeppelin cited as the trendsetter with "Stairway to Heaven." (16:34)

5. The Most Must-Win Games of the Weekend

[25:26 – 27:43] Panel picks their biggest “must-win” football games:

| Panelist | Game(s) Chosen & Justification | Timestamp | |------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Dan Patrick | Ohio State at Washington. “Tough place to play… the Sharps have bet this down.” | 25:26 | | Todd Fritz | Broncos vs. Bengals. “You can't go to 1-3…you better win that game.” | 25:26 | | Seaton | Dual: USC vs. Illinois and Indiana vs. Iowa. “That is a double must-winner.” | 25:42 | | Marvin | Houston Texans vs. Titans. “They're both 0-3. They gotta win to try to get up on the right track.” | 26:45 | | Paulie | Alabama at Georgia. “Start the calming down process if he wins against Georgia… must win.” | 27:14 |

6. Callers Weigh In: T-Shirts, Happy Gilmore, and More

• [29:31] Rob in Idaho: Suggests “Stay in your passing lane” as a Fritzi T-shirt, leading to highway driving jokes.
• Colby in California: Proposes: “Get the Fritz out of the way,” “Pass with gas or I’ll ride your ass, Fritzi.”
• Dan in San Jose: Requests Dan’s on-air rundown sheet for memorabilia.
• Greg in Daytona Beach: Suggests T-shirt: “Pasturd” (pronounced as “pass-turd”).
• Rick in Syracuse: Suggests the joke T-shirt: “Who’s Passing Fritzi?” Dan: “I like passhole. A little strong… Family show, family T-shirt. Probably sell a lot, though.” (50:10)

7. NFL: Jerry Jones, Cowboys, and Contract Debates

• Dan weighs in on the Cowboys’ situation with Micah Parsons, arguing Jerry Jones could have traded him earlier for more value, and debates whether keeping him or Dak Prescott was the better move (33:35 – 36:48).

8. Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa, and Cam Newton Discussion

• [37:16 – 39:32] Wanda in Miami: Calls to agree with Dan that Tua “doesn't win big games,” adding she never would have signed him.
• Dan stands by his stance: “Maybe they aren't thinking… He hasn't or hasn't stayed healthy… You’re not winning on the road… I just thought, make him play one more year and then franchise him after that.” (39:01)

9. Best Week in Sports

• [44:25 – 45:38] Panel picks:
  • Todd: Cleveland Guardians tied for first in AL Central.
  • Seaton: Melissa Jefferson Wooden, golds at World Athletics Championships.
  • Marvin: Cal Riley & Mariners winning NL West.
  • Paulie: JJ Redick’s Lakers contract extension.
  • Dan: “Colorado lost 116 games,” wryly calling it a highlight to end the Rockies’ suffering.

10. Fun Sports Stats & This Day in History

• Rockies outscored by 416 runs on the season – “futility” per Paulie (46:09)
• O.J. Simpson trial anniversaries and the A’s last game at the Coliseum (46:32 – 46:48)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dan Patrick (on Belichick): “But I’m going to be fair to Belichick, given his resume, that he knows what he’s doing or he’ll figure out what he needs.” (04:43)
• Paulie (music association): “Right. Like you wouldn’t say the Beatles for the UK because there’s been tons of other bands… They’re not singular.” (07:58)
• Dan (on legend albums): “Legend… Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon stayed on the Billboard top 100 for—it felt like—since it came out.” (10:35)
• Seaton (Pitbull): “This fellow right here gets it… Pitbull for the entire planet Earth. Because he is Mr. Worldwide. Fact.” (15:55)
• Todd Fritz (T-shirt suggestion): “First letter is P, as in Patrick, not B, as in big baby Fritzi. P-A-S-S-T-U-R-D, Pasturd.” (48:18)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:36 – Dan discusses Urban Meyer’s Belichick comments
• 07:22–15:00 – Musicians most associated with countries conversation
• 15:55 – Twitter suggestion: Pitbull for all of Earth
• 16:34–17:04 – Why rock bands make “the ballad”
• 25:26–27:43 – Panel’s “Most Must-Win Game of the Weekend” segment
• 29:31–33:35 – Listener T-shirt ideas & Happy Gilmore 2 joke
• 33:35–36:48 – Jerry Jones, Cowboys, and franchise player contracts
• 37:16–39:32 – Dolphins, Tua debate, and Cam Newton critique
• 44:25–45:38 – Who had the best week in sports?
• 46:09–46:48 – Rockies’ futility & sports history headlines

Tone & Style

The show moves with Dan Patrick’s signature blend of wry sports wisdom, irreverent humor, and banter. Listeners are included as part of the community, both through calls and social media. The Danettes play off each other with pop culture references and quick wit.

For New Listeners

If you missed the episode, you’ll walk away fully briefed on the show’s running gags (T-shirt slogans, Fritzi’s driving), up-to-date football debates, and a unique, entertaining take on how music and sports intersect around the globe—all with plenty of laughs along the way.