The Dan Patrick Show — Hour 3 (April 2, 2026)

Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show
Producer: iHeartPodcasts, Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Host: Dan Patrick and the Danettes (Fritzy, Seaton, Marv, Paulie)
Episode Theme: Candid Sports Talk, Picture Day Memories, Kirk Cousins’ Move to the Raiders, Addiction Stories, and MLB’s Automated Strike Zone

Episode Overview

In this lively third hour, Dan Patrick and the Danettes blend nostalgia and sports insight with humor and sincerity. The discussion covers the studio’s long-overdue “Picture Day,” personal stories about childhood photos, the latest on Kirk Cousins signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, addiction and sobriety reflections (inspired by recent discussions around Tiger Woods), and an in-depth dive on MLB’s new automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system. Along the way, the crew fields calls from listeners, shares stats, and keeps the banter real.

Key Segments & Insights

1. Picture Day, Bad Childhood Photos & Haircut Disasters

Timestamps: 00:00–05:02

• The crew is dressed up for a rare studio "Picture Day," prompting memories of school photo mishaps.
• Dan Patrick recalls a traumatic fifth-grade "burr" haircut from his mom:

  "Fifth grade. My mom decided to give me a haircut, and it was called a burr. So she basically shaved my head, a buzz cut. And that was a rough day. That was a rough picture." (01:17, Dan)

• Fritzy shares being nicknamed “D Day” after a public lice and dandruff check:

  "And she made some kind of comment to me, which ended up being my nickname for a few weeks, called D Day... you might want to try a new shampoo out loud. Not whispering in my ear, not taking me into the hallway...” (02:20, Fritzy)

• Marv expresses pride in his Bobby Brown “Gumby” fade:

  “It was a high top fade and it was low on one side and it was going up like a ramp. Boy, I thought I was cleaner than the bill of health, D.” (04:02, Marv)

• Paulie and Seaton also reminisce about overzealous photographers and slicked-down hair disasters.

2. Quick Sports Notes & April Fool’s Day Pranks

Timestamps: 05:07–07:05

• Dan lauds the Cleveland Browns' April Fool’s helmet joke:

  “Usually we're laughing at the Cleveland Browns. I'm laughing with the Cleveland Browns today.” (05:50, Dan)

• Brief NBA update: Sunday night games and NBA playoffs coming to NBC/Peacock.

3. Kirk Cousins Signs with Las Vegas Raiders – Contract Breakdown & Implications

Timestamps: 07:05–08:32, 19:15–21:22

• Dan discusses being surprised Cousins didn’t sign where he’d compete as a clear starter, with caller input.
• Tom Pelissero’s breakdown:
  • 2026: $20M guaranteed (Falcons pay $8.7M, Raiders pay $1.3M base + $10M roster bonus).
  • 2027–2028: Team option (2yrs, $80M, unlikely to be picked up).
• Dan’s takeaway:

  “Feels like you’re paying him enough that he’s going to be your starter day one...” (21:15, Dan)

4. Reflections on Addiction, Tiger Woods, and the Path to Sobriety

Timestamps: 07:05–15:59

• Several callers share personal addiction stories, inspired by Tiger Woods discussion earlier in the show.
• RP in Jacksonville shares an intense struggle with opioid addiction:

  “Over 40 a day I was doing and I was doing stuff stronger... Cost me over a hundred thousand dollars to get my medical license back.” (08:32, RP)

• Seaton (Danette) shares a heartfelt account of getting sober for nearly 1000 days, emphasizing self-motivation:

  “The last time I went a thousand days without alcohol is probably in third grade, maybe fourth grade... I just woke up one day and was like, you know what? I think I’m done with this.” (10:07, Seaton)

• Dan offers advice for gradual, realistic recovery goals:

  “If you say you’re gonna do cold turkey, it doesn’t work. You’re gonna slip up.” (12:04, Dan)

• Memorable Call:
  Caller suggests Tiger’s dad’s death marked a turning point for Tiger’s troubles:

  “…a lot of [Tiger's] problems have started since his dad passed away... If there’s anybody in your life who can... put up with you being somebody, it’d be your dad.” (07:40, Caller)

5. Automated Balls & Strikes (ABS): The Human Side of MLB’s New Tech

Timestamps: 26:22–34:31

• Paul from North Carolina argues MLB umpires deserve more credit for the accuracy and difficulty of their jobs:

  “My first takeaway is, damn, these umpires are good... make the guy take his mask off and say, hey, I was wrong by 1/10 of an inch.” (26:22, Paul)

• Dan supports ABS but dislikes “embarrassing” the umpires:

  “Let’s do it... You can put it up on the jumbotron... nobody gets embarrassed. Get the call right. Have some fun with this.” (27:57, Dan)

• Todd raises concern about special moments being "ruined" by reviews:

  “…what happens when this is a deciding playoff game or a World Series game and a team’s throwing their glove up... wait, wait — no, no, it was a ball after all?” (33:14, Fritzy)

• Seaton shares a stat: Over 800 wrong calls in MLB opening week; only a fraction overturned.
• Consensus: Full MLB automation is inevitable; the tech just needs to be implemented in a less humiliating way for the crew.

6. Listener Calls: Vegas Team Names, Coach of the Year, & Staff Chat

Timestamps: 39:04–41:41

• Suggestions for Las Vegas NBA franchise names: "Towers", "Sidewinders", "Roadrunners".
• Matt in Kentucky questions why Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t a stronger Coach of the Year favorite; Dan notes he’s second in betting odds.

7. Miscellaneous & Lighter Moments

Timestamps: Throughout

• Corduroy Addiction: Dan jokes about his fondness for corduroy and being in “deep” with online purchases.
• Fritzy’s Origin Story: Hilarious recounting of a teenage romance with an older woman named Simone;

  “…It was a lovely few weeks until I think she realized, enough of this. This is ridiculous.” (37:35, Fritzy)

• Stat of the Day:

  “Cecil Fielder had two stolen bases in his career. His first one came after 1097 games…” (43:32, Dan)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Addiction Recovery:
  “Always being guilted into it or pushed into it, wasn’t it. It had to be me being like, I think I’m done with this.” (11:15, Seaton)
• On the Human Side of Tech in Sports:
  “…To miss a call by a tenth of an inch on a 100 mile-an-hour fastball and make the guy take his mask off and say, hey, I was wrong by 1/10 of an inch. I love what ABS is doing, but I think there might be some adjustments made…” (27:57, Paul)
• On the Browns' Helmet Joke:
  “I’m laughing with the Cleveland Browns today.” (05:50, Dan)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Picture Day/Photo Disasters: 00:00–05:02
• Kirk Cousins & Contract Details: 07:05–08:32, 19:15–21:22
• Caller Addiction Stories & Tiger Woods: 07:05–15:59
• Seaton’s Sobriety Story: 10:07–13:18
• MLB ABS Technology Discussion: 26:22–34:31
• Vegas Team Name Ideas & Coach Talk: 39:04–41:41

Final Thoughts

This episode shines for its blend of humor, sports news, and real-life honesty. From childhood embarrassments to multi-million dollar QB moves and emotional sobriety journeys, the crew opens up and invites listeners to do the same. Throughout, Dan Patrick’s voice is steady, thoughtful, and always willing to pause the sports for stories that matter.

For the fan who missed it:
Listen for the camaraderie, stay for the sincerity, and you’ll catch not only the latest in sports but a bit of what makes The Dan Patrick Show one of a kind.