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Final hour on this meat Friday. It's a brunch Friday. The Traegers are all fired up. Bacon and egg and cheese sliders, sausage sliders, lock and locks and bagel sliders with cream cheese and also spicy bloody. Mary sue has it better than we do. Ross Tucker, a good buddy, will join us coming up momentarily. The great actor Bryan Cranston will stop by as well. Phone number 8773 DP Show Email address dpdanpatrick.com Twitter handle @dpshow Pacers still up, going back home. Knicks are getting four on Saturday night as they rough up the Pacers 111 to 94. And we have our Stanley Cup Final. It's a rematch from last year. It's the Oilers versus the Panthers. College football closing in on a tweaked playoff model. There have been a couple of different scenarios there, and from what I'm told from my source, it's gotten heated. It's gotten heated because the Big 12 and ACC are trying to stand up to the Big 10 and the SEC, and that's, that's where the kind of the fracture lies here. But we're talking about a lot of money at stake here. And the ACC and Big 12, you know, tired of getting kicked to the curb and, you know, losing teams that they're trying to hold on for dear life. So they get at least two automatic births from their conferences. But that we hope to have Greg Sankey, the SEC commissioner, on next week. And he seems to be the one kind of in the crossfire here trying to defend the sec. Also the Big Ten as well. They seem to be partnering here. And I think the rest of college football saying, hey, wait a minute, what about us? ROSS Tucker, CBS Sports, Westwood One, NFL College analyst and host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast. You can check him out on social media @ Ross Tucker, NFL we were talking about pressure. Now it's 98 days until the start of the NFL season. And Paulie said it to me yesterday. He goes, you know, we're 99 days away. And I was thinking, all right, now's the Time. Who has the most pressure? And then we started coming up with different levels, different tiers of most pressure. Player, team, coach. Let's start there. Who has the most pressure going into this upcoming season?
Unknown
Oh, that is an interesting one. And I have been paying attention on social media and listening a little bit. I, I kind of agree, by the way, with what Paulie was saying earlier. I don't really think that the Giants, Joe Shane and Brian Dable, I don't think they have that much pressure. I don't think anybody really thinks them that they're going to keep their job after this year. I mean, they have the hardest schedule in the NFL. I think they'll probably put Jackson Dart out there by week eight. Dan. I mean, it's, it's funny when you really know the way the NFL works, which is that it's all about job preservation, right? You understand why teams operate the way they do. The Giants bring in Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. They're going to take a shot, and this is their first shot this year to try to be good, try to be competitive. Have Russell go out there, maybe they can get to.500 and that's enough for another year. If it doesn't go well midway through the year, you put in Jackson Dart. You hope that he shows enough or does enough that ownership wants to give you another year. It really is funny to me to see how many of these moves are made really with self interest in mind. So that's a different kind of pressure because I think that most people, myself included, I don't expect either one of those to work. I think that Shane and Dable probably will be gone this year. Maybe I'm wrong. We'll see. Then there's a totally different pressure for like the Josh Allen, Sean McDermott combo or the Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh combo. Neither one of those quarterbacks are going anywhere. But, you know, we do frame the conversation differently if they keep coming up short in the postseason for those guys. The interesting thing there, Dan, is if neither one of them makes it to the AFC Championship game this year, you'll wonder if at some point either Terry Pigula, the owner of the Bills, or Steve Boschetti, the owner of the Ravens, says, man, we got a really good team, we got a really good roster. We have one of the three or four best quarterbacks in the NFL. Maybe we just need to change something because it feels like both those teams have kind of been banging their head against the wall the last five or six years, trying to get past the Chiefs, trying to get to the Super Bowl.
Dan Patrick
That's a lot there. I would say definitely Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh. Harbaugh's career is similar to Mike Townlet. You know, when you look at. They always have a good product out there, you know, five. You know, always over.500, it feels like. And they both have one Super Bowl. Would Mike Tomlin still have his job if he didn't have that one Super Bowl?
Unknown
I don't think with many franchises, but I think the Pittsburgh Steelers are just so consistent and so stoked in trying to keep as much loyalty as they can. And I think, to be honest, I give him a lot of credit. It's funny, because where I live, I know a lot of Steelers fans, Dan, and a lot of them are really down on Tomlin. Right? They really do not like Tomlin. And I guess what I would say to them is he's won a lot of football games. I heard you talking earlier, Dan, without really having a top half of the league quarterback. I mean, that. That is so hard to do. Now, what's interesting there is how much power does he have over the personnel over the last few years? In other words, how much of that do you put right and directly on Mike Tomlin? I think that him winning that super bowl obviously helps quite a bit the difference between the Ravens and the Steelers. As I know you know, Dealers haven't won a playoff game in a long time. However, the Steelers haven't had Lamar Jackson either. So you could actually have a really healthy debate and discussion as to which coach is better, I think Tomlin or Harbaugh. I think both of them, if they were ever let go, there'd be a dozen teams that would look to hire them because they're considered top 10, if not top five coaches in the NFL.
Dan Patrick
We talked about the pressure on Trevor Lawrence. At some point, he has to show, are you one of the top five, seven quarterbacks? You're being paid that way. The pressure on Tua and Mike McDaniel in Miami, that this might be a make or break year for at least the coach. Which one has more pressure to the Dolphins or Trevor Lawrence with Jacksonville?
Unknown
So I think Trevor Lawrence has more pressure because this is now his third head coach. Right. Whereas Tua, I think, has played pretty well. It's been more the injury issues and the concussions. But if the Dolphins have a down year, I think they fire McDaniel, and I think Tua is still the starting quarterback with a new head coach. If Trevor Lawrence really struggles, then you kind of wonder what Liam Cohen and Tony Bacelli and Gladstone. And the new regime starts to think now, I think Trevor just got a deal. They may be both just got contracts before the 2024 season, if memory serves, might have been 2023 for one of those guys. So they got money fairly recently. So it would be a little bit messy to move on. But I think out of those two players in particular, I think it's on Lawrence, and I think he gets a pass nationally way, way more than he should.
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Unknown
The Chargers, I'm going to say it's 50, 50. If anything, though, I would probably lean to Herbert because again, this is a scenario where this is a second head coach for him. You know, Harbaugh kind of comes in, the Chargers were down, he leads him to the playoffs. And Harbaugh has a significant track record of success with the Niners, with Michigan, even going back to Stanford. Right. Herbert not as much. And in particular, there's a perception, right or wrong, that Herbert doesn't play his best when it matters the most. I almost felt bad for him in that playoff game against the Texans because I, I knew what was coming. And so I like to go into a year and look at which quarterbacks, man, it's really, it's more on them now. And I think Herbert's one of those guys. I think Caleb Williams. I know it's only year two, Dan, but the Bears did something they've never done before, which is pay top dollar for a head coach. They redid the whole O line. Okay. Interior offensive line in front of him. The first two picks, Colston Loveland with the 10th pick, Luther Burden with a top 10 second round pick, are both skill guys. The Bears are doing everything possible to try to set up Caleb Williams for success. Now you got those quotes from the book with Wickersham, which will come out, you know, the day after the, the Bears first game. I think there's a little bit of sneaky pressure on Williams because those quotes and that book have kind of put even more of a spotlight on him than there already was. And it feels like whenever you're one of these number one pick guys, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams, whoever people want to blame Everybody else as long as they can. Especially the fans. Right. Like Jacksonville fans. It's almost like franchise quarterback Stan. It's like a religion, and people want to hang on to that belief as long as they can. Jaguars fans want to believe in Trevor Lawrence until they absolutely can't. Bears fans want to believe in Caleb so, so badly. But with the microscope on him this year, if he struggles, I think that that could be interesting as well.
Dan Patrick
I'm also wondering about, you know, the Niners were on the clock with a lot of pressure the last couple of years. You know, they do make it to a Super Bowl. You make it to, you know, conference final. But I don't know if we're applying the pressure that was on them before. It's weird. We. We kind of moved on. Now it's the Lions that it feels like there's more pressure on Detroit than it is San Francisco. Do you see it that way?
Unknown
I understand why some people do. I don't think that should be the case at all. I mean, the Niners are coming off of a 6 and 11 season. If they have another down year, they. They have some serious questions to ask because their core isn't getting any younger. Right? I mean, Trent Williams at left tackle, McCaffrey, you know, we don't know if Christian will ever come back and be the guy he was. We know they've now locked up Purdy, but Kittle's not getting younger, you know, and, and I, I wonder. I, you know, I applaud organizations that show patience. And even after the Niners have a down year here or down year there, they recognize they have a good coach. And Kyle Shanahan, two down years in a row, things get a little bit different. Then things get a little bit tighter. I don't think it's going to happen because I think they're going to be very good. They have the easiest schedule in the NFL. I think the Niners are actually going to bounce back in a major way. But if they don't, if they have another losing season, things will get very interesting. There. There is some in Detroit, Dan, but. And maybe because of the fact they lost both coordinators and there's this feeling that, man, this is their window to get over the hump. But I, I have a tough time picturing them making any major change in Detroit after this season, barring something totally unforeseen, because you have to remember, it's been a long time since we were even talking about there being pressure in Detroit because they're even good enough to have Pressure.
Dan Patrick
I'll leave you with this. With the flag football with the US Team, this has been suggested. Could we get an NFL team that goes against the best flag football team that's out there and then the winner gets to go and represent the United States in flag football? I think it'd be must see TV if people are going to be shocked when they look at guys who do are professional flag football players, just how different it is, how different they play than the NFL. But if you did, here's your NFL team and I'm going to get the best flag football team. The winner represents the United States in the Olympics.
Unknown
I think it's an incredible idea. I think I saw where, you know, maybe my buddy Jason Kelsey was talking about that as well. I think the guys that have been playing flag football for years, I think they deserve that opportunity. I would watch that game that would maybe be like the second flag football game I've ever watched. Because I watched a couple of years ago, if you remember. I can't remember what it was, but these full time flag football guys, they played against former NFL guys like Seneca Wallace was the quarterback for the other team, you know, for the, for the former NFL and they beat him and they beat him bad. You know, the flag current flag football guys beat the former NFL guys. That said, I don't know how much time the former NFL guys put into it. If you gave actual NFL players a month to really understand the game, the rules, because the rules are different, they're unique. I'm pretty confident that they would beat the flag football guys. But it still would be very entertaining to watch. And I think it's like, it's like a pros versus Joe's thing, right? Everybody would kind of tune in to see how these guys would do against the guys they're used to seeing in the NFL.
Dan Patrick
Stefan Diggs didn't invite you on the yacht, did he?
Unknown
No, I was not invited on the yacht. I will say this, I am open to any yacht invitations ever. I'm a big yacht guy. I just don't know enough people that have yachts or super yachts.
Dan Patrick
You're a boat guy, you're not a yacht guy.
Unknown
I'm a pontoon boat guy with a cooler full of beer and just floating down the river. I don't need a. Yeah, what? Okay, let me ask them. Why would you pay hundreds of millions of dollars for a yacht when you can just go in the river or even a stream on like a kayak and have a cooler of beer there and it's the same thing. You're in water, you're drinking beer. Either way, what's the difference?
Dan Patrick
The shorties don't like a kayak. I'm just gonna be honest with you. But a pontoon, you know, they might be interested in a floating living room.
Unknown
There, but pontoon boats are the party boats, man. They're awesome.
Dan Patrick
That's what I got. Yeah, that's. That's what I got. All aboard. Hey, great to talk to you. Have a great weekend. Thank you, as always.
Unknown
Always. You, too. Thanks, Dan.
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The American west with Dan Flores is the latest show from the Meat Eater Podcast Network. Hosted by me, writer and historian Dan Flores and brought to you by Velvet Buck, this podcast looks at a West available nowhere else. Each episode I'll be diving into some of the lesser known histories of the West. I'll then be joined in conversation by guests such as Western historian Dr. Randall Williams and best selling author and Meat Eater founder Stephen Rinella.
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I'll correct my kids now and then where they'll say when cave people were here. And I'll say it seems like the ice age people that were here didn't have a real affinity for caves.
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Ross Tucker
Yeah, I don't have a lot of time for these, these opening remarks. We got to get right to the meat dp.
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Okay.
Ross Tucker
And by the way, I miss, I miss saying the opening stats. I always like to go 7 foot 4, 114 pounds. Give me a.
Dan Patrick
What is your, what is your height and weight?
Ross Tucker
My height and weight? Well, I used to be 6 foot, but I'm probably 511 now. My weight is 182. I'd like to get that down.
Dan Patrick
But do you lie about your height or weight? Do actors do that?
Ross Tucker
Of course we do.
Dan Patrick
Why.
Ross Tucker
Why would you not? No.
Dan Patrick
Okay. Now I was told this before that it's harder to be a better actor, great actor, if you're taller. Any truth?
Ross Tucker
There are few actors of great Height. Who are actually. Who actually became stars.
Dan Patrick
Much.
Ross Tucker
Many more who were smaller. But it is also true that most actors who become stars have large heads, like elephantitis heads. You know, they have to have prop. Prop them up over there. And blue eyes, if you have light eyes.
Dan Patrick
Really?
Ross Tucker
Yeah.
Dan Patrick
Okay. Who's got a big noggin? That's a great actor.
Ross Tucker
Well, you just think about any Brando.
Dan Patrick
Have a big head.
Ross Tucker
Oh, like enormous. Like a coconut. Yeah, he was. And all. I mean, all these people, even. Even the women. The women who have larger heads have a better chance to be a movie star.
Dan Patrick
That's not true. That's not true.
Ross Tucker
Well, I'm trying here.
Dan Patrick
You know, David Hasselhoff had a big head, but not a great actor.
Ross Tucker
He was a. He's a lovely guy. I was gonna say he was a lovely guy, but he's still alive. Nice guy. I. I did an episode of Baywatch back in the day where I played. I think my character name was like Drunken Boat Captain or something like that.
Dan Patrick
But. But you didn't have a speedo on. Like, you weren't running in slow motion on. On Baywatch.
Ross Tucker
No, no. When I'm in skimpy underwear, it's. It's full on motion every. You want to see everything, apparently.
Dan Patrick
But did Walter White have to wear tighty whities?
Ross Tucker
No. You know, it was interesting because after seven years of Malcolm in the Middle where Hal wore tighty whities because I thought it was appropriate because he was just a big boy, so he never really grew up. And for some reason, Vince Gilligan wrote that Walter White wore tighty whities. And I went to the wardrobe call and I said, well, I just did seven years. So I tried on boxers and I tried on long. And it's like, you know what? There's some reason that he did this, and I'm just gonna go with it. And that image of him in the desert, that first poster of the gun and his tighty whities is so pathetic that I thought, oh, that's. I think that's the image he wanted to go for.
Dan Patrick
But how often do you question when you. When you have a director or there's something on the page where you offer feedback or you're gonna stand up for what you think might be right?
Ross Tucker
All the time. All the time. Yeah. You're constantly making adjustments. I just did a couple episodes of the show, the studio where my character at the end shows up in leopard, very skinny bikini briefs, which I chose, and stockings with garter clips and a girdle and he wears a dickie. He's the most ridiculous looking guy in the world. And. And I. I wanted all of those things, and so we just adjusted it to those. And I surprised Seth Rogen when I walked out of the room and he saw me for the first time on camera.
Dan Patrick
It's a great character because it came out of nowhere, you know, first episode, and I'm like, oh, my God. It's like, you know, this combination of you're going to try to bring in every studio head of all the things that are negative about them or over the top about them, and you just kind of combined it with one character, and it was like, all right, yeah, that's Hollywood right there.
Ross Tucker
It's kind of patterned. I patterned him after Robert Evans, famous studio head of this paramount in the 70s, did great movies, but he was always super tan, bleached his teeth. He always wore very masculine clothes. He was that kind of guy. His shirt was unbuttoned to his navel, you know, and it was, hey, baby. You know that dude. So that's more fun to play a guy like that.
Dan Patrick
I got the picture here from Baywatch. Paulie just sent it to me. Wow. Okay. All right. Those are short shorts you got on, by the way.
Ross Tucker
Those were the times. Don't tell me you didn't have short shorts in the.
Dan Patrick
I did.
Ross Tucker
Yeah, everybody did. Remember the NBA back in the day?
Dan Patrick
Yes. Yeah, I, I, you know, growing up, I had short shorts, and John Stockton, I think, was like the last holdout. Like, you know, he was the last guy to wear short shorts. Paulie, what do you have on this episode? Yeah, with Brian, that fine episode of Baywatch, November 89. Bryan Cranston played Captain Tom Logan, and he was wearing, like, op shorts and, like, those croaky glasses, and his hair was completely down the middle and feathered like. It looks good. Were you at that time?
Ross Tucker
Yeah, yeah. I. Robin and I have been married for 36 years now. Yeah. Yeah.
Dan Patrick
Okay.
Ross Tucker
89.
Dan Patrick
Yeah. But you're there on Baywatch, I mean.
Ross Tucker
Oh, yeah, those. They're out there, you know.
Dan Patrick
Did.
Ross Tucker
Did.
Dan Patrick
Did anybody notice Captain Tom Logan of, you know, the. The women. Did you catch anybody's eye there?
Ross Tucker
You know, I don't know. I don't know whose eye I caught. Oh, my God.
Dan Patrick
Were you born in Hollywood?
Ross Tucker
I was born in the city of Hollywood. Yes. Right in Hollywood. And raised in Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley.
Dan Patrick
And famous classmates?
Ross Tucker
No, I didn't have any famous classmates in the area, I think. Well, Kevin Spacey went to to the same high school a couple years after me, but then transferred out to go to a better theater school. But outside of that, there really. No, no, no. Famous. No one famous.
Dan Patrick
Tougher to get Knicks tickets. Courtside or Laker tickets? Courtside.
Ross Tucker
Laker tickets. Courtside. Tougher.
Dan Patrick
Tougher. Yeah. Okay. What's. Just process.
Ross Tucker
It's just jam. Well, first, there is a way I can give advice to all the listeners and viewers about how to get courtside seats. First, become a television star or a movie star. Do that first. Then you'll have a lot better chance of getting courtside seats. But I did get courtside seats last year to. To mix Pacers. Had a great time. Had a great time watching it. And they're back at it again.
Dan Patrick
I know, but you know your sitcom Famous with Malcolm in the Middle and then Breaking Bad? Like, you know, I'm gonna guess Breaking Bad. You got. It was easier to get the tickets than with Malcolm in the Middle.
Ross Tucker
Yeah. It give. It gave me a higher profile. Absolutely.
Dan Patrick
Okay.
Ross Tucker
Yeah. So, yeah.
Dan Patrick
Yeah.
Ross Tucker
That's what I get mostly recognized for. I would say. I'd say like 7 out of 10 people who approached me. You okay there?
Dan Patrick
I think I just broke something. My mic collapsed here.
Ross Tucker
That's about 7 out of 10 people recognize me as. As Walter White. Yeah.
Dan Patrick
So I want to talk about the Phoenician scheme.
Ross Tucker
Yeah.
Dan Patrick
Because. Because Wes Anderson does things differently than anybody else. How would you describe what he does as a filmmaker?
Ross Tucker
He. Well, he is the truest sense of the word. Auteur. There is no way that anyone can say, oh, I think I know what Wes is thinking on this. I think I know where he's gonna go with this. You just don't know at all. It is a unique journey when you do a Wes Anderson movie, because it's always clever, it's always surprising, and it's just. It's so much fun. But the thing about, from an actor's point of view, doing the Phoenician scheme, or Asteroid City before that or whatever, it's the experience of being with him and all the actors at the same table at the dinner every night after you work. And that kind of camaraderie was so much fun. In fact, Tom Hanks calls it actor camp. It's a good hang. And we. And all the actors are there. We're having wine and cocktails and food, and we're talking about things that we're worried about or families and things like that without worrying about prying eyes or ears around us. And we can just Be open. And it's a lot of fun.
Dan Patrick
So Tom Hanks, I believe, plays your brother. You got Michael Sarah in there. Scarlett Johansson, Benicio Del Toro. Yeah, yeah, pretty good.
Ross Tucker
Benedict Cumberbatch, Riz Ahmed. I mean, it's a big, big cast. And Tom and I are playing brothers. We think we're brothers. It was never actually established, but they're. They're so, so alike. Now there's a basketball sequence in the movie that Tom and I are. Are involved in. And when we got to the set, we're. We're asked, okay, who. Who can do this and who can do that? And so Tom. Tom's going, I can't really dribble very well, so I'll go, I'll dribble. And I said, look, I got problems with my shoulders. I got arthritis. It was like. It was like if you went to the assisted living center to get two basketball players.
Dan Patrick
People sent me that clip of you got of you shooting basketball, wondering if you were trying to model your shot after me for some reason. And I said, well, if he was trying, he didn't do a very good job.
Ross Tucker
Because I made the best.
Dan Patrick
No, it wasn't dripping with athleticism. I'm just gonna say, as a basketball player, you're a great actor.
Ross Tucker
Yeah, no, I wasn't modeling myself after you. They broke the mold when they made.
Dan Patrick
The Dan Patrick, the Phoenician scheme. That comes out May 30th and then nationwide June 2nd, and everything's going to be great. That comes out June 20th.
Ross Tucker
Yeah.
Dan Patrick
Did you shoot these around the same time?
Ross Tucker
No, Phoenician scheme. We shot last year. Everything's going to be great. We shot before it, but it's. It's like jockeying for position and who's going to. And what's the right time to come out with a movie. And, you know, it's. Those decisions are made by someone else, but everything's going to be great. Also a really. It's a beautiful film with Alison Janney and myself and. And it. It reminded me of Little Miss Sunshine from years ago. It's funny and sweet and sad and engaging. Yeah.
Dan Patrick
Anyway, Little Miss Sunshine, that final dance scene.
Unknown
Yeah.
Dan Patrick
Fun stuff. Brings. Brings down the house. Yes. Alan Arc. I mean, there's so many great performances in there. Oh, yeah. It's one of those little sneaky surprise movies where you're like, damn, I don't. I don't. You know, everybody, when you watch a movie, it's like, I don't know, is going to be nominated. Everything's going to be nominated. Instead of just watching movies, I think we're always like, well, what's going to do at the box office? Is anybody going to go see this in the movie theaters? It's kind of like the pressure. I don't know how different it is now than, let's say, you know, 15 years ago.
Ross Tucker
It's a lot different. When you and I were kids, every show, every morning show, every news show had a movie and television reviewer specifically to relay to the audience what they felt was good of high quality. They fired all of those people. And so now the news readers just read off what made the most money last weekend at the box office as if that's the indication of quality. And so it's. It's kind of sad. So you really need the word of mouth to be able to say, don't miss this movie or that movie.
Dan Patrick
Paulie told me that there might be. We're bringing back Malcolm in the Middle. Is there a. Yeah, we did it.
Ross Tucker
Yeah, we shot it already.
Dan Patrick
Oh, you shot it?
Ross Tucker
Oh, we did. We did four episodes for Disney, and they. We just finished it. So that'll be out probably either later this year or early next year. And, man, I got to tell you, it was so much fun. All the. All the kids came back. And, you know, it's funny because the boys for Malcolm in the Middle are all around the same age that I was when we first started the show 25 years ago.
Dan Patrick
Wow.
Ross Tucker
They have kids of their own. It's so great to see and. And the. And the adults that they've become. It's really fantastic.
Dan Patrick
When you do the race walking scene, do you. Do you still have that outfit? Because I'd love to put it in the man cave.
Ross Tucker
Oh, would you? It would have to be on it. It would have to be on a mannequin.
Dan Patrick
Yes, yes, I'd get a mannequin.
Ross Tucker
Well, let me see if I can get it for you, because I'd love to see it on your show.
Dan Patrick
Well, why don't you drop everything that you're doing and, like, do something for me, like, right now? Like, right now.
Ross Tucker
That was implied. Of course. I'm gonna drop everything. Yes, absolutely. Absolutely.
Dan Patrick
I don't like nothing else. No, don't read any scripts or anything. It's like, nope, I can't. I am sending an outfit from Malcolm in the Middle to Dan Patrick.
Ross Tucker
I'm wondering if they still have it. I don't know, but, man, that was a funny, funny thing. And I was, you know, I was real trim then. I was like 172 or 3.
Dan Patrick
Something like that. Well, I'm not going to wear it. I'm just. I'm going to put it on the mannequin.
Ross Tucker
But I think you should wear it. I think you should. You should put it off.
Dan Patrick
Will Ferrell brought the testicles from Step Brothers that he rubbed. He brought him to Ireland and we were doing our show over there, and he brought the testicles that he rubbed on William C. Reilly's drum set. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. I'm just saying.
Ross Tucker
I also. I also brought you a treat.
Dan Patrick
You did? You brought me. Yeah, that was a. I brought a fake penis thing that you had under the covers.
Ross Tucker
Yes, exactly. An erection toy. Where is that? I don't see that anywhere on the set right now.
Dan Patrick
It's. It's. It's in here. Yes, Paul.
Bryan Cranston
Oh, it's prominently displayed.
Dan Patrick
People always ask what it is. It's on the other side. It's. I'm up in Maine. So this is in the. The main or the regular? No, it's all the way on the other side by the couch. We're getting it. Yeah. Okay. Be able to see it. Wait, hold on. Well, I got my cameraman walking over there, but. Oh, there, there. There it is. It's. It's right by my LA Charger helmet. And I've got your. Whatever that thing is that you gave me.
Ross Tucker
But I talk about it getting a charge. Oh, yeah, that was from a movie called. What was that called?
Dan Patrick
She's.
Ross Tucker
That was called the Upside. The Upside with Kevin Hart.
Dan Patrick
Okay.
Ross Tucker
And. And. And Nicole.
Dan Patrick
That was your. And your upside right there.
Ross Tucker
It's like.
Dan Patrick
Hello. Well, good luck with everything.
Ross Tucker
Thanks, brother.
Dan Patrick
Thanks. Thanks for joining us as always.
Ross Tucker
Well, thank you. It's always good to see you. And whenever you get out to LA or down to New York, give a holler. I'd love to have you buy me lunch.
Dan Patrick
Why don't you give me a holler when you're in New York?
Ross Tucker
Well, you're not in New York.
Dan Patrick
I know, but I can get to New York.
Ross Tucker
Okay. I will. I will give you a holler, as they said in the old days, and.
Dan Patrick
I'll buy you dinner.
Ross Tucker
Lovely. Lovely.
Dan Patrick
All right. He's Bryan Cranston, the Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson. And if you're a fan of those movies, then you know what you're getting. It opens nationwide June 2nd. Everything's going to be great. That opens on June 20th. We'll take a break. Last call for phone calls. What we learn what's in store tomorrow. Right after this, be sure to catch the live edition of the Dan Patrick show weekdays at 9am Eastern, 6am Pacific.
Ross Tucker
On Fox Sports Radio and the iHeartRadio app.
Ryan Seacrest
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Made for this Mountain is a podcast that exists to empower listeners to rise above their struggles. Break free from the chains of trauma and silence the negative voices that that have kept them small. Through raw conversations, real stories and actionable guidance, you can learn to face the mountain that is in front of you.
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Dan Flores
The American west with Dan Flores is the latest show from the Meat Eater Podcast Network, hosted by me, writer and historian Dan Flores and brought to you by Velvet Buck. This podcast looks at a West available nowhere else. Each episode I'll be diving into some of the lesser known histories of the West. I'll then be joined in conversation by guests such as Western historian Dr. Randall Williams and best selling author and meat eater founder Stephen Rinella.
Ross Tucker
I'll correct my kids now and then they'll say when cave people were here and I'll say it seems like the Ice Age people that were here didn't have a real affinity for caves.
Dan Flores
So join me starting Tuesday, May 6, where we'll delve into stories of the west and come to understand how it helps inform the ways in which we experience the region today.
Bryan Cranston
Listen to the American west with Dan.
Dan Patrick
Flores on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Unknown
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Dan Patrick
You ever had to shoot your gun? Sometimes the answer is yes. But there's a company dedicated to a future where the answer will always be no. Across the country, cops called this Taser the Revolution. But not everyone was convinced it was that simple.
Dan Flores
Cops believed everything that Taser told them.
Dan Patrick
From Lava for Good and the team that brought you Bone Valley comes a story about what happened when a multi billion dollar company dedicated itself to one visionary mission. This is Absolute Season one, Taser Incorporated. I get right back there and it's bad. It's really, really, really bad. Listen to new episodes of Absolute Season 1 Taser incorporated on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Binge episodes 1, 2 and 3 on May 21 and episodes 4, 5 and 6 on June 4 ad free at Lava for Good plus on Apple Podcasts. Wait, what are we doing here? This is what we're doing. DP I wanna run through the halls of my high school. I wanna scream. The Connecticut Rock. Yeah, this is what we're allowed to use because Todd Rundgren, who gives us I don't want to work. I just want to bang on the drums all day is from Philadelphia. Therefore, according to Seaton, we're not able to. Or we shouldn't be able to use somebody who's not Connecticut based. Wow. It's going to take a little getting used to it. See, it's Friday.
Bryan Cranston
You want to bust down the double doors or whatever.
Dan Patrick
Yeah, that's. I think I'd rather have your body as a wonderland than. Than this. That hits hard. Yeah, well, this doesn't hit too hard either. I've been driving up 85 and morning last all after kind of morning that lasts all. Afternoon's a gray line. Yeah, that's a great line. Let me get a couple of phone calls. Matt in Alaska. Hi, Matt, thank you for holding. What's on your mind? Hey, Dan, how you doing this morning? It's good to talk to you. Love the show, love the Danettes. But I got a couple quick questions for Marvin. I heard the story about, you know, he was doing some work in the studio and all of a sudden you guys are like, this guy knows sports and we need another Danette. And so, Marvin, what was it like when Dan was like, hey, you want to be at Dan? And then my last question is, what was that first day on the radio? You know, you go from pulling cable or installing wire, whatever you're doing, to all of a sudden on the radio with the legend himself and talking to millions of us. Anyways, you guys enjoy your meat Friday. Have a good weekend. Take care, guys. Bye bye. Thank you, Matt. Marvin. Shocked. I wasn't going for this. I was just a BRG in the first day, maybe the first few months. I like to call it Unsmooth, but hopefully I've gotten comfortable with you guys. So that's what ended up happening. Yeah, yeah, we've got comfortable with you John Mayer all the time now. Yeah, Mitch in Panama City. Hi, Mitch. Hey, Dan, thanks for taking my call. Yeah.
Ross Tucker
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Dan Patrick
First. First time caller, long time listener. I wanted to hit on the songs as a Gator fan. Obviously we've got Tom Petty locked down being from Gainesville, but the song Country Roads is actually about not about West.
Ross Tucker
Virginia, but about the western Virginia, hence.
Dan Patrick
The Shenandoah river and the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are located there.
Ross Tucker
Where West Virginia is actually the Appalachian Mountain range. So to stir it up a little bit before Friday ends, have a good weekend, guys.
Dan Patrick
Enjoy. All right, thank you, Mitch. A lot of response to teams can only, or schools can only use the music from somebody who is from that area. And that probably takes away a lot of music from certainly colleges and, you know, some of the pro teams. Yes, Paul Seton. The Blue Ridge Mountains, by the way.
Bryan Cranston
Also part of the Appalachian Mountains.
Dan Patrick
Okay, get them. Not really a big difference there. Okay. All right. This day in sports history. Paul.
Bryan Cranston
1911 Ray Haroun won the first Indianapolis sweepstakes 500 mile auto race became the Indianapolis 500.
Dan Patrick
Guess what his top speed was in 1911? 77 miles an hour. I'm gonna give you bonus points. 82 miles an hour.
Bryan Cranston
Nice job. 1970 voting for baseball's all star game.
Dan Patrick
Was returned to the fans and 1981 prime Dodgers the LA Dodgers became the quickest to a million fans to attend games in a season. It took only 22 games to get a million in attendance. Carvel Bama Roll hit a a ball that shattered a clock at Ebbets Field and the ball stayed inside the clock. The the players I guess supposed to be the inspiration for Roy Hobbs home run in the Natural. That's what we learned today. Looking to get more out of your car wash? Try McGuire's new Hybrid Ceramic wash and wax in a bucket or a foam cannon. Boost protection with extreme water beading technology the next time you wash your car truck. Meguiar's Reflect your passion by thanks to Anthony who has been with me up here in Maine. Did a great job. All the Danets, Todd Seaton, Marv Paulie, the Back Room guys have a great weekend. Talk to you Monday.
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Why is a soap opera Western like Yellowstone so wildly successful? The American west with Dan Flores is the latest show from the Meat Eater Podcast Network. So join me starting Tuesday, May 6th where we'll delve into stories of the west and come to understand how it helps inform the ways in which we experience the region today.
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It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and on a recent episode of just heal with Dr. J, the incomparable Taraji P. Henson stopped by to discuss how she's discovered peace on her journey.
Dan Patrick
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The Dan Patrick Show
Episode: Hour 3 - Ross Tucker, Bryan Cranston
Release Date: May 30, 2025
In this engaging episode of The Dan Patrick Show, host Dan Patrick teams up with NFL analyst Ross Tucker and special guest Bryan Cranston, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle. The conversation seamlessly blends sports analysis with Hollywood insights, offering listeners a unique blend of perspectives.
Ross Tucker kicks off the discussion by delving into the immense pressures facing NFL teams as the season approaches. He highlights the challenges faced by teams like the New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Miami Dolphins, emphasizing the high stakes involved in coaching decisions and player performances.
Key Topics Discussed:
Coaching Pressures: Ross compares the pressures on coaches like John Harbaugh of the Ravens and Mike Tomlin of the Steelers, questioning whether consistent win records would be enough to secure their positions without Super Bowl victories.
Quarterback Performance: The conversation shifts to quarterbacks such as Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert, analyzing the expectations placed upon them and the potential consequences of their performances.
Conference Dynamics: Ross touches upon the tensions between major conferences like the Big 12, ACC, Big Ten, and SEC, discussing how these dynamics influence playoff models and team strategies.
Notable Quotes:
Insights: Ross provides a nuanced analysis of the NFL landscape, emphasizing the intricate balance between player performance, coaching decisions, and conference politics. His insights shed light on the often-overlooked factors that contribute to a team's success or struggles.
Dan Patrick leads a brief interlude where he introduces upcoming topics and engages with the audience through listener calls. Topics range from hypothetical matchups between NFL and flag football teams to casual banter about boating preferences, showcasing the show's blend of serious analysis and lighthearted conversation.
The highlight of the episode is a candid and insightful conversation with Bryan Cranston, who shares his experiences in the acting world, particularly his collaboration with director Wes Anderson on the film Phoenician Scheme.
Key Topics Discussed:
Acting Journey: Bryan discusses his transition from television roles in Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad to roles in major films, highlighting the challenges and rewards of diverse acting projects.
Working with Wes Anderson: He provides an inside look at the collaborative environment on set, describing the camaraderie among actors and the unique creative processes that Wes Anderson employs.
Character Development: Bryan delves into his character in Phoenician Scheme, drawing parallels with his past roles and discussing the nuances of portraying complex characters.
Notable Quotes:
Insights: Bryan Cranston offers valuable perspectives on the art of acting, the importance of character depth, and the collaborative nature of filmmaking. His anecdotes about working with Wes Anderson reveal the meticulous attention to detail and the supportive atmosphere that fosters creativity.
As the episode draws to a close, Dan Patrick and Ross Tucker reflect on the discussions, touching upon the evolving nature of sports media and the importance of authentic storytelling, both in sports and entertainment. They tease upcoming episodes, including the return of Malcolm in the Middle, and encourage listeners to engage through calls and social media.
Conclusion: The episode adeptly combines deep sports analysis with enriching discussions on acting and filmmaking. Bryan Cranston's presence adds a dynamic layer, making this episode a must-listen for fans of both sports and entertainment. Dan Patrick and Ross Tucker effectively balance serious topics with humor and personal stories, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable listening experience.
This episode exemplifies The Dan Patrick Show's ability to blend insightful sports analysis with engaging celebrity interviews, providing a well-rounded and entertaining experience for its audience.