Hour 3 – Will Ferrell, Rich Eisen, Farewell to Seton

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 3 | April 10, 2026

Guests: Will Ferrell, Rich Eisen
Theme: A heartfelt, funny, and nostalgic farewell to longtime Danette Seaton O’Connor

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Episode Overview

The third hour of this episode is devoted to Seaton O’Connor’s final show as a regular Danette on The Dan Patrick Show. Dan Patrick leads a lively, emotional, and often laugh-out-loud tribute to Seaton’s contributions, with A-list guest Will Ferrell and sports broadcasting legend Rich Eisen calling in to share memories and well wishes. The team and listeners call in to reflect on Seaton’s impact, favorite moments, and the future. The episode blends the show’s trademark humor, sports talk, and genuine camaraderie.

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Key Segments & Discussion Points

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Seaton O’Connor’s Last Hour (02:11)

• Dan Patrick sets the tone: “The last hour of Seaton O’Connor as a Danette… He knew that I like Kumamoto oysters. He knows that Todd likes pigs in a blanket. Paulie likes the BLT with no T, and Marvin loves the smoked Shirley Temples. Seaton decided the Chipwich sandwiches were going to be the crowning achievement here.”
• Nostalgia & camaraderie: The team jokes about Meet Friday and celebrates Seaton’s ability to bring the Danettes together.

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Will Ferrell Joins the Farewell (03:32–10:14)

Highlights:

• Will’s congratulatory call:
  “I wanted to reach out, Dan. I wanted to give congratulations to Seaton. I heard the news like everyone else. It’s big news out here in Hollywood, if you’re wondering.” [04:14, Will Ferrell]
• Hollywood riffing:
  “TMZ should be out outside the studios there upon your departure, Seaton.” [04:34, Will Ferrell]
• Reminiscence of the Dublin trip:
  “That trip to Ireland…was one of the most fun things I’ve ever gotten to do. We spent some time, some fun conversations talking about your son and his journey and playing soccer.” [04:39, Will Ferrell]
• Joking about replacing Seaton:
  “Are you actually trying to weasel your way into Seaton’s chair? You were a Danette for a week in Dublin.” [05:26, Dan Patrick]
• On Seaton’s son and soccer (Ferrell owns LAFC):
  “I already have my advanced scouting team watching…Little O’Connor.” [06:30, Will Ferrell]
• Will on family and ‘missing the chair’:
  “You may feel differently, but family’s overrated…You may be out in the wilderness on this new venture, you know, six weeks out, and you’re gonna be like, boy, I miss that chair.” [09:11, Will Ferrell]
• Legendary ‘roles missed’:
  “Oh my God. Titanic, The Notebook, Gladiator, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Those were all mine. Brokeback Mountain—I was gonna play both guys.” [09:24, Will Ferrell]
• Humorous sign-off:
  “Despite that list, I think I made the right choice, so… Well, I salute you.” [09:49, Will Ferrell]

Memorable Moment:
Will’s classic deadpan humor about “sleeping in his car,” losing “Titanic” to family time, and hypothetically replacing Seaton as a Danette, playfully hazed by the whole crew.

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Reminiscing: Danettes in Dublin (10:30–14:54)

• The “Nook” session:
  Seaton recalls a night in Dublin with Will Ferrell and old friends:
  “We spent a night in the nook just like crushing whiskeys and laughing…I can’t remember laughing that hard.” [10:30, Seaton O’Connor]
• Bar lore:
  They debate if it was the Palace Bar or Temple Bar where women historically gathered in the “nook.”
• Will as an honorary Danette:
  Will was “just one of us,” flying in for shows during the trip and mixing seamlessly with the crew.

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Listener & Crew Memories – Community Impact

• Call-in tributes:
  Listeners thank Seaton for his humor, his impact on the show, and share personal stories of meeting him or being touched by his work.
• Paulie on Seaton’s growth:
  “He’s probably grown the most as a performer…When we first started, Seaton was more of a music guy than a sports guy. He really developed into a guy who could bring interesting sports opinions, which is really necessary for what I do.” [34:09, Paulie]
• Technical prowess during remote setup:
  Paulie describes Seaton's dedication:
  “And all this equipment, we're unpacking it upstairs…I look at him, I go, you gonna be able to put this together? He goes, we're gonna try…A guy who was not a traditional engineer put the studio together.” [34:33, Paulie]
• Listener calls share love, stories, and a few jokes about Todd’s “half birthday.” [43:19, Dan Patrick]
• Emotional thanks:
  “Your infectious laugh, everything that you've done—you guys have been amazing and you've been a good part of my life, and I want to thank you for that.” [44:05, Caller Chris]

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Rich Eisen Calls In (22:17–31:02)

Rich Eisen shares memories and wishes:

• Reminiscing about ESPN and NFL Network:
  Dan: “You’re going to be the face of NFL Network. If you stay here, you’re just a SportsCenter anchor.”
  Rich: "It was an identity for me, Dan...If you were so clear-eyed about it, you should have told me that...you'll be back 23 years later and NFL Network will be owned by ESPN." [24:20, Rich Eisen]
• Joking about on-air chemistry:
  Eisen and Dan riff about hosting SportsCenter together one last time—a nostalgic but humorous back-and-forth about aging in the business.
• To Seaton:
  “You would always have a smile on your face and just be chill and present and just being awesome, dude. I've always enjoyed listening and watching you and just wanted to come on the show and tell that to you.” [30:16, Rich Eisen]
• Seaton’s quick tongue:
  “Did you want to break the news now that I’m joining the Rich Eisen Show, or should we wait until the press release?” [29:52, Seaton O’Connor]
• Dan jokes about who would cry:
  “I would have bet you first…You’ve got a touch of the Vermeil.” [31:14, Rich Eisen about Dan Patrick]

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Seaton’s Farewell Address (46:20–47:47)

His heartfelt message:
“I’m incredibly proud of this show…and I don’t know that people know how much this show means to me. I’ve devoted a significant part of my life to it, as we all have, and it’s really special. I think we’ve done something really great that’s going to stand the test of time...I’m going to miss the radio. I love this medium...I’m going to miss that a lot. It’s my favorite medium by far, I think it’s grossly underappreciated as an art form, and I’m going to miss the radio a lot.” [46:26–47:47, Seaton O’Connor]

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Closing Remarks from the Crew & Listeners

• Marvin:
  “I'm not a Danette, if not for Seaton recommending me.” [47:49, Marvin]
• Dan credits Seaton for team building:
  Seaton suggested Marvin for the Danette team, highlighting his importance behind the scenes.
• The emotional and humorous mix:
  References to the “Black Dick Vermeil” joke, eye drops to fake-cry, and sincere thanks swirl with a sense of genuine family.

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Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• Will Ferrell:
  “This is Baby Bird flies the coop.” [03:42] “I already have my advanced scouting team watching Little O’Connor.” [06:30] “Family is overrated.” [09:11] “Titanic, The Notebook, Gladiator…those were all mine.” [09:24]

• Rich Eisen:
  “You would always have a smile on your face and just be chill and present...just being awesome, dude.” [30:16]

• Seaton O’Connor:
  “We spent a night in the nook just crushing whiskeys and laughing…I can’t remember laughing that hard.” [10:30] “I'm going to miss the radio a lot.” [47:46]

• Dan Patrick:
  “I would rather remain a memory to somebody instead of somebody going, well, okay...you can't recreate that.” [33:20]

• Paulie:
  “He’s probably grown the most as a performer...from a music guy to a guy who could bring interesting sports opinions.” [34:09]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Start of Seaton’s farewell hour: 02:11
• Will Ferrell call-in & jokes: 03:32–10:14
• Dublin/Nook reminiscence: 10:30–14:54
• Paulie’s growth tribute: 34:09–35:26
• Rich Eisen call-in: 22:17–31:02
• Seaton’s farewell speech: 46:20–47:47

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Tone & Language

The atmosphere is informal, warm, and irreverently funny—true to The Dan Patrick Show’s DNA. There’s open affection, teasing, deep mutual respect among the team, and a strong sense of shared history, with guests and listeners adding to the sense of community and legacy.

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Summary

The hour serves as a loving roast and a mark of appreciation for Seaton O’Connor, underlining his pivotal role on the show. Will Ferrell and Rich Eisen, emblematic of the show’s crossover of sports and pop culture, deliver both laughs and genuine warmth. Crew members and listeners alike reflect on Seaton’s professional and personal growth, his humor, technical savvy, and what his presence has meant to both the show and the audience. The episode ultimately celebrates the enduring magic of radio, the bond among the Danettes, and the legacy Seaton leaves behind.

Transcript

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You are listening to the Dan Patrick show on Fox Sports Radio.

[Dan Patrick]

And that's it. The final hour. The last hour of Seaton o' Connor as a Dan added to Meet Friday, Seton had the honors of whipping up the menu and what he did is he's a team player. He knew that I like Kumamoto oysters. He knows that Todd likes pigs in a blanket. Paulie likes the BLT with the no T, and Marvin loves the smoked Shirley Temples. Seaton decided the. The Chip Witch sandwiches were going to be the. The crowning achievement here. The final piece of that menu. Who has it better than we do? Nobody. All righty. By the way, this week on Sunday Night Baseball, Jose Ramirez and the Guardians heading to Atlanta. They'll take on Ronald Acuna Jr. III and the Braves Sunday Night Baseball Live on NBC. And Peacock, more of your phone calls coming up. We say good morning if you're watching on Peacock. Thank you for downloading the app and the NBC Sports Network and our radio affiliates around the country. You know, there were a lot of people that I asked to come on and say goodbye to Seton. Most said no, but I got a couple people who did say yes. Rich Eisen, who will join us. He'll join us. Coming up a little bit. And we make way for a friend of the show, Will Ferrell, who is kind enough to spend some time with us. Good morning, Will.

[Will Ferrell]

Good morning, Dan. How are you, buddy?

[Dan Patrick]

Well, you know, kind of emotional. Last hour. Last. This is it for Seaton.

[Will Ferrell]

This is Baby bird flies the coop.

[Dan Patrick]

Yep. Yeah. Yeah. Is there anything else you like to say?

[Will Ferrell]

That's all I've got. No, no, I just. I had to reach out, Dan. I wanted to just congrat, give congratulations to Seton.

[Dan Patrick]

Did you comb your hair this morning?

[Will Ferrell]

No, I did not.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay. You. You look like you're a mess.

[Will Ferrell]

That's. I slept in my car last night. But that's a whole nother story. But. But no, I wanted. I wanted to. You know, I heard the news like everyone else. I mean, it's big news out here in Hollywood, if you're wondering.

[Dan Patrick]

And did Variety pick it up? Variety.

[Will Ferrell]

TMZ should be out outside the studios there.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay.

[Will Ferrell]

Upon your departure, Seaton, but I wanted to know. I wanted to just wish you the best. I know that trip to Ireland, meeting up with you guys was one of the most fun things I've ever gotten to do. And we spent some time, some. Some fun conversations talking about your son and his journey and playing soccer. And I. I love that. I love that you're taking. Taking the time to.

[Dan Patrick]

To.

[Will Ferrell]

To do all that. And I. And, Dan, kudos to you.

[Caller or Fan]

To.

[Will Ferrell]

To allow your team to kind of do things like this.

[Rich Eisen]

You're.

[Will Ferrell]

You're building a room onto the house, Right?

[Seaton O'Connor]

That's It. So, yeah, that's the way I see it.

[Caller or Fan]

Yeah.

[Will Ferrell]

The question is, do you have a proper contractor's license?

[Dan Patrick]

That's what I want. Does he have permits? There may be some fines involved. Are you okay. Are you actually trying to weasel your way into Seaton's chair? Is that you were a Danette for a week in Dublin? Are you asking.

[Will Ferrell]

Do you have my reservations about this Dylan guy?

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah,

[Will Ferrell]

I mean, I think the whole listenership is. They're just like, okay, I've heard his voice a couple times. Does he have the chops? Can he. Does, you know, does he have the. The same curatorial taste in music that Seaton has coming in and out?

[Dan Patrick]

Right.

[Will Ferrell]

Some nice drops, my friend. Nice.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Thank you, sir.

[Dan Patrick]

Now, are you a part owner of a soccer team? Correct?

[Will Ferrell]

I am.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay. Seaton's son is of two.

[Rich Eisen]

Two.

[Dan Patrick]

Two.

[Will Ferrell]

Two teams.

[Dan Patrick]

Oh, okay. So Seaton's son. Be nice. Maybe when he, you know, 10 steps ahead. Okay.

[Will Ferrell]

I already have my advanced scouting team watching Little.

[Dan Patrick]

Little Karen. Karen o'. Connor.

[Will Ferrell]

Oh, I thought his name was Jason.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay, let me get that.

[Will Ferrell]

Yeah, it's not Jason.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, it's bad. Okay. That's bad. Because this Jason. Yeah, he's really good.

[Will Ferrell]

He's going all the way top of the.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah.

[Will Ferrell]

First division.

[Dan Patrick]

If Dylan doesn't work out. Dot, dot, dot. Yes. The answer is yes.

[Will Ferrell]

The answer is yes.

[Dan Patrick]

Milford.

[Will Ferrell]

I've already got. I've already got my sights on a little condo.

[Dan Patrick]

What?

[Will Ferrell]

So, Dan, when do you retire?

[Dan Patrick]

February of 2028. Okay. Right.

[Will Ferrell]

I think that's when I retired, too.

[Dan Patrick]

Oh, I didn't know you retired actors don't retire, do they?

[Will Ferrell]

I will. Yeah. I'm gonna. I'm gonna.

[Dan Patrick]

Why don't you. Why don't you pick another month? Like, why don't you do it in March? Let me have February.

[Will Ferrell]

Okay, fine. I'll do the 27th.

[Dan Patrick]

February 20th, a week after. Okay.

[Will Ferrell]

Yeah.

[Dan Patrick]

How's the. The golf series that you're. You're doing?

[Will Ferrell]

It's. It's. I'm very happy with it. Comes out in July.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay.

[Will Ferrell]

Yeah.

[Dan Patrick]

Well, we'll have you back to promote that.

[Will Ferrell]

I'll come back. I'll come. I'd love to come for a meet Friday.

[Dan Patrick]

That'd be nice. Right? We'd love to have you. If you come into New York, then you come up, have a meet Friday, and then we just tear it up, you know?

[Will Ferrell]

How long is that commute up to beautiful Milford?

[Dan Patrick]

Be depending on the time of day, but, you know, probably, you know, an hour 35. 40 minutes.

[Will Ferrell]

That's no big deal.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, we'll put you on the Amtrak, bring you up, pick you up at

[Will Ferrell]

train station, get on that acelo crane.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, we'll bring you up and we'll have a meat Friday. You tell us what you want and we will. We will cook. We will whip up a batch of meat Friday. Will Feralstown.

[Will Ferrell]

One last. I want to tell scene. One last thing.

[Caller or Fan]

And.

[Will Ferrell]

And I. I know everything about taking time off for family. I haven't. I've made a point not to work during the summers to be with my family. I've missed out on a lot of projects, which is fine. But I think the one thing no one's telling you is, is in my opinion, you may feel differently. Family's overrated.

[Dan Patrick]

If you had a do over, like, yeah, you.

[Will Ferrell]

You may be out in the wilderness on this new venture, you know, six weeks out, and you're gonna be like, boy, I miss that chair. I really miss that chair.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, but you passed up on some great roles. Like, some of them.

[Will Ferrell]

Oh, my God. Titanic,

[Caller or Fan]

the Notebook.

[Dan Patrick]

Oh,

[Will Ferrell]

Gladiator, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Those were all mine. Brokeback Mountain. I was gonna play both guys.

[Dan Patrick]

You were gonna play both characters.

[Will Ferrell]

The two roles of a lifetime.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah. Take that, Michael B. Jordan time off

[Will Ferrell]

to be with the family And. And actually, I. I think despite that list, I think I made the right choice, so. Well, I salute.

[Dan Patrick]

Thank you again for your kind words and your support. And you let us know when you're headed our way, and we'll let you know when you're. We're headed your way.

[Will Ferrell]

I love that. I love that motto.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. That's. That's Will Ferrell with some nice words. You know, I mean, that's. A Hollywood star. Gave up a lot for his family. Just imagine how good he would have been in Brokeback Mountain. Titanic. Yeah.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Those movies might have been more successful with him. You know, I will say that that week in Dublin was awesome. It was the experience of a lifetime. And. And Will was a big part of that. We spent a night in the nook just like crushing. Crushing whiskeys and laughing. Like, I, you know, I can't remember laughing that hard. It was one of the best nights I've ever had in my whole life.

[Dan Patrick]

What was the name of the bar that had the nook?

[Paulie]

I think the parlor.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Was it Temple Bar?

[Dan Patrick]

Might have been. I think there's a license plate behind you that they gave me some swag. Is it Temple Bar? That.

[Seaton O'Connor]

The Temple Bar?

[Dan Patrick]

Temple Bar, yeah.

[Seaton O'Connor]

And it was just this little, like, you walked in.

[Dan Patrick]

That's where women would be served back many, many, many, many years ago. And they would. They would be. So it's this little. Well, it's like a. A larger wooden phone booth, and there's room for probably six people, five people in there, but they would hand your drinks in through a window. So the women couldn't sit at the bar. They. They gathered in the nook. And we went and sat in the nook, and it just took that. I remember having red breast whiskey, and I was. It was great. You know, they had Guinness on tap. And we're just going, we're good. You know, this is fun. And Will was there, and, you know, sometimes you get lost because he just blended in. He said, just treat me like a Danette. And. But then there was this moment where I go, okay, Will Ferrell's in here with us. We're drinking whiskey, beers in this little. What's called a nook. Yes.

[Seaton O'Connor]

I actually. I think Paulie just dug it up. I think it's called the palace bar.

[Dan Patrick]

Oh, it was in the temple bar area.

[Rich Eisen]

Okay.

[Seaton O'Connor]

And, you know, we. We had a. A very dear friend of mine, a woman named Karen was there. She lives in. In Dublin with her family, and she hung out with us for the night. And there was something. I. I knew we were gonna meet up at some point. I've known her for. For 30 years. And I was like, hey, can you come out for drinks right now? And she's like, yeah, I guess so.

[Rich Eisen]

Whatever.

[Seaton O'Connor]

It's like, trust you're going to want to hang out or whatever. And it was all of us and Will, and she was in the nook with us that night, and it was just. It was hilarious because she was like. Like, I don't know what I'm doing here. How did I find my way here?

[Dan Patrick]

You know, she's like, try to call her wife.

[Seaton O'Connor]

You're not going to believe who I'm with right now.

[Caller or Fan]

But.

[Dan Patrick]

But Will Ferrell's been such a loyal fan of the show that he'll text me or email me with a variety of things. But when I mentioned that I would like to take the show to Ireland, and Will immediately said, I'm in. And he kept asking me over the years, like, when are we going to Dublin? Let me know I'm in. And I thought, well, he probably will be doing something. And then we decided we were going over for the Notre Dame Navy game, and Will said, look, my dad's birthday on is on Friday, but I Will come in for, I think, three shows. He flew himself in. You know, we got him a hotel room, but we. He just said, hey, I'm here. Whatever you want me to do. I'm a Danette for a couple of days here and could not have been more gracious and. And became one of us.

[Paulie]

Yes, Paulie, this goes back, I think, to like, 2019. We had Jason Sudeikis on the show. You were interviewing Sudeikis?

[Dan Patrick]

Yes.

[Paulie]

And the segment before you talked about Guinness and the Navy Notre Dame game that was planned by NBC years ago. Will calls in unsolicited and jumped down. The Sudeikis interview said that. That Guinness football game thing I'm in. And then Covid hit, and they had to push it back a few years, but it goes back to, like, 18, 19.

[Dan Patrick]

Well, is Sudeikis pitching? Is he. Is that Ted Lasso?

[Caller or Fan]

I.

[Paulie]

It was Sudeikis talking about Ted Lasso upcoming.

[Dan Patrick]

And then Will. Will's like, he wants to come on. And then I think Jason Sudeikis goes, couldn't you get your own, like, spot? You know, why are you joining me now? He was like, oh, oh, what do you. What are you pitching here?

[Caller or Fan]

And.

[Dan Patrick]

And I just remember Will bigfooting Jason Sudeikis. Yeah.

[Paulie]

Paul Sudeikis goes. You could have emailed Dan later, easily.

[Dan Patrick]

By the way, if you're in Dublin, go to the Palace Bar, ask for Messi. Yeah, that's the bartender. And I said, why do they call you Messy? He. Because he goes, because nobody is better at making drinks than me. Because I thought, you know, the guy spills stuff all over the place. He goes, hey, you just call me Messi. And I go, why? And he said, he's. He's the best. Let's see Gabe in South Carolina. Hi, Gabe. What's on your mind this morning?

[Caller or Fan]

Hey, Dan. Six foot shooter.

[Dan Patrick]

Oh, okay.

[Caller or Fan]

All right. Dan, I know it's Seaton's day, but my wife and our anniversary is tomorrow. I want to know if you can

[Dan Patrick]

set the mood by playing some Pandora.

[Caller or Fan]

State of the day.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay. I know what Gabe's got on his mind. Marvin, can we get out of the day? Start of the day. We love your start of the day. Start of the day. Start of the day.

[Will Ferrell]

Oh, damn.

[Dan Patrick]

Give us the state of the day. Oh, yeah. Pandora. Pandora. Yes.

[Rich Eisen]

Marvin, going forward, are you going to have a Danette for a day?

[Dan Patrick]

No, it's. It's Dylan. I mean, if. If Will Ferrell wants to join the show, then we just get another chair. I mean, all right, somebody. Dylan loses his seat. If you know Will Ferrell wants to,

[Seaton O'Connor]

you're not gonna have Will sit in the mini Dylan seat next to Marvin

[Dan Patrick]

like you've been doing. No, no. But Will being a team player would do that. But yeah, it might be just one of those where we'd say to Dylan, why don't you sit this one out there? Yes, Paulie.

[Paulie]

I, I just listen back. Will Frell calls in in the middle of Jason Sudeikis. He goes, I'm not interrupting, am I?

[Dan Patrick]

He's clearly interrupting.

[Caller or Fan]

I know.

[Dan Patrick]

So good. I know. By the way, you know, I mentioned that the NBA should do the 50 year anniversary of the ABA and have the ABA teams that were absorbed by the NBA, get the red, white and blue ball and make it a ABA night for a couple of these, these matchups. And Will said that he would love to come back as Jackie Moon because he had the movie about the what the Tropics was, that the semi pro was the name of that movie. And, and Will said, hey, I, I'd be in, I'll come back, wear the uniform, short shorts. Now you got to do it right. I All righty, let's take a break. Rich Eisen is going to call in and more of your phone calls as well. The final 45 minutes of Seaton O' Connor joining us as a Dan app. We'll take a break. We're back after this.

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[Caller or Fan]

How is there signal out here?

[T-Mobile Advertiser]

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[Caller or Fan]

Actually, can you pull up the way to a T Mobile store?

[T-Mobile Advertiser]

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[Liberty Mutual Advertiser]

Liberty Mutual customizes your car and home insurance. And now we're customizing this rush hour ad to keep you calm, which could help your driving. And science says therapy is great for a healthy mindset. So enjoy this 14 second session on us. I think you've done everything right and absolutely nothing wrong. In fact, anything that hasn't gone your way could probably be blamed on your father not being emotionally available because his father wasn't emotionally available and so on. And now that you're calm and healing, you're probably driving better too.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Liberty. Liberty.

[Dan Patrick]

Liberty.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Liberty.

[Caller or Fan]

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[Paulie]

Sometimes AT&T business Wireless connecting changes everything.

[Dan Patrick]

Paulie, keep me honest on the leaderboard at Augusta because I've kind of forgotten everything else going on because been caught up with Seaton and his final day. Do you have an update?

[Paulie]

Your guy, Sam. Third degree burns still up top with Rory McElroy.

[Dan Patrick]

I don't think anybody calls him that except for you.

[Paulie]

Just me.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah.

[Paulie]

It's fun, though.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah. Do you think he's heard that before?

[Paulie]

I like it. Okay, if he wins. And fuego. Jason Day, Patrick Reed, Windham Clark. The polarizing Windham Clark is in the mix as well.

[Dan Patrick]

All right.

[Paulie]

Wyndham Koepka is up there. Two under.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, I like having Koepka back. Yeah. You know, people told us, you know, when we had him on after he won, I don't know, first or second major, they go, that's not a good interview. I said, well, let me. Let me decide that. And they came on. I thought he was a lot of fun. Haven't had him on since, but, you know, maybe if he wins. I think we had him on twice. What's he got five majors like? He's got a quiet five majors. Where you go. I'll be damned. Five majors. All right, more phone calls coming up. Eight, seven seven, three DP show. We just had Will Ferrell on. Rich Eisen reached out right away and said, I'd love to come on and say goodbye to Seaton o', Connor, NFL game day morning host. And the Rich Eisen show on the Mothership. Also heading back to Sports Center. Okay.

[Rich Eisen]

How are you?

[Dan Patrick]

Okay. Is it this Sunday?

[Rich Eisen]

This Sunday. Back in Bristol for a night. One night only. One night only.

[Dan Patrick]

Are you nervous? I've been. I've been waiting a long time.

[Rich Eisen]

Yes, you have. It's been that long since you actually did say that to me with a hint of irony. But, no, it's exciting. I can't wait. And I also have no idea what to expect, you know, so I've been told. It's gotten massive since I last set foot on that campus in 23 years ago.

[Dan Patrick]

So, wait, you haven't been back on campus?

[Rich Eisen]

No. They handed me a cardboard box in late May of 2003.

[Dan Patrick]

All your belongings, Dan.

[Rich Eisen]

You were then at the big wedding for Susie and. And yours truly, about 10 days later. You were the one who hopped behind the bar, apparently because drinks weren't being served fast enough to your liking.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah.

[Rich Eisen]

So you were passing out Jagermeister shots to everybody. This is what I heard through the grapevine that night. And I have not been back since then. That is correct.

[Dan Patrick]

But.

[Rich Eisen]

So 3.

[Dan Patrick]

Did they escort you out?

[Rich Eisen]

They. They definitely watched as I put a box together and walked out the door. That did happen, yeah. Late May.

[Dan Patrick]

I remember when you were telling me and I said, you.

[Seaton O'Connor]

You.

[Dan Patrick]

You're going to be the face of the NFL Network if you Stay here. You're just a Sports center anchor. You're part of the, you know, the cog here. But that's something new and it's the NFL Network. And you know, my logic was the NFL is not going to let the NFL Network not succeed. Yes, but you do take a risk and you know, it's obviously worked out for you. But I remember, you know, there's part of us that like, I don't want to give up, you know, working on SportsCenter. I mean, no, I, People don't walk away.

[Rich Eisen]

It was an identity for me. Yeah, Dan. And I'll never forget starting off at NFL Network in 2003 and then about three months later being at the NBA All Star Game here in Los Angeles. And Susie was the one who was working it. I was her plus one for some of these events. And somebody comes up to me and says, you watch, I watch you every day. And I wanted to crowdsource that immediately because NFL Network was only on at about 10 million homes at the time. I'm like, how do you watch me every day? Like watch SportsCenter? I'm like, well I haven't been on that since last May. And the guy looks at me, he goes, are you all right? I could fog up a mirror in front of you right now if you want, you know, but, but think, yeah, it was my identity at the time. And if you were so clear eyed about it, you should have told me that. Don't worry about it. You'll be back 23 years later and NFL Network will be owned by ESPN. So you should have told me that at the time, Dan.

[Dan Patrick]

Well, this is what they didn't tell you. I'm going to be co hosting with you Sunday night on sports, by the way. Yeah, by the way.

[Rich Eisen]

That would make my day, night and year to do another Sports center with you, Dan, if you're up for it, I would love to do something like that.

[Dan Patrick]

It's, it's too late for me. You know, maybe like how about an ESPN news shift, like at 2 in the afternoon.

[Rich Eisen]

You sound like Bill Pedo now. DP we need, we need John News. We need John News at 3 p. Dan. Yeah, no, but no, it's not too late for you.

[Paulie]

Come on now.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, don't say that. I used to drink four 20 ounce bottles of coca Cola every night.

[Rich Eisen]

Yeah, yeah.

[Dan Patrick]

So I would be alive at 11 o'. Clock. The problem was when I got to midnight and I was still alive and I wouldn't get to bed till two in the morning and I just remember my wife said, isn't there something else you can take? Like, I was so worried I did I wouldn't have energy on SportsCenter that I would be chugging Coca Cola throughout the night.

[Rich Eisen]

Yeah.

[Dan Patrick]

And I get home and I'd be wired.

[Rich Eisen]

Yeah, tell me about it. I would do that. As you know, Stuart and I would do the 2am and get me to get home at 3 or 3. I don't mean to top you here, but I mean, let me tell you, you stayed up at night. You know, I was telling, we had Landon Donovan here recently and I told him the story about how Stuart and I drew shorts, drew straws to see who would close SportsCenter after the round of 16 World cup that he, thanks to his, his outstanding play, that he, he got the United States there. And I drew the short straw. So I had a closed Sports center at five in the morning thanks to Landon Donovan. And I watched the sunrise going home. And Stuart was well tucked in bed. He drew the long straw that night.

[Dan Patrick]

We're talking to Rich Eisen, NFL Network/ESPN. Is it ESPN/NFL Network now?

[Rich Eisen]

You know, Dan, I, you know, I'll take whatever you got there. However, however you want to do it. It's all the same now, which is kind of wild.

[Dan Patrick]

And he'll be Hosting Sports Center 11 o' clock Sunday night.

[Rich Eisen]

Yes, sir. Who's Midnight Tip?

[Dan Patrick]

Who's with you?

[Rich Eisen]

Just solo. Going to do it myself.

[Dan Patrick]

Wow.

[Rich Eisen]

But here's the crazy thing too, DP about how the world is totally different, that as it stands right now, it's coming off of an NBA doubleheader and the inside the NBA is going to throw to me sitting on the Sports center set. So it's wild how it's all under one roof. And Daniel Jeremiah will join because we're going to talk NFL draft. And the NFL Network version of the draft is still intact and we're going to keep doing it. How does he get that tap on

[Dan Patrick]

the shoulder, the Fernando Mendoza not showing up at the draft?

[Rich Eisen]

Yeah.

[Dan Patrick]

How surprising is that?

[Rich Eisen]

Not, not really. I mean, you know, he's got a large family and, you know, his mom has ms, so I don't know how easy it is for her to travel. And on top of it, you know, at some point you, the NFL can't say you're plus 30. Is that what you are? You know what I mean? Like, so I, I don't, I don't, I'm not surprised. I don't blame him. And, you know, it'll just be One of those moments where the draft television coverage might suffer because there's no moment coming off of a green room to start a draft and give that energy.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah.

[Rich Eisen]

But at the end of the day, we'll just keep, you know, matriculating down the picks and. And see. And see if he starts in the fall. That's the next one.

[Dan Patrick]

I know you wanted to say goodbye to Seaton.

[Rich Eisen]

Yes, I did.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, I did. But, you know, we're out of time.

[Rich Eisen]

Talking about me.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, exactly. Sorry, Seaton, we're out of time.

[Rich Eisen]

Come on, man. Seaton, what's up, brother? You know, I just wanted to come on, as Dan knows. I saw the news during a commercial break here, sitting right here, and I'm like, oh, man. You know, you were such a part of the fabric of this show and such a great dude. I just wanted to come on and say, whatever your next goal is and whatever you're doing for Dan and the burgeoning Dan Patrick Production Network, I'm psyched for you, brother.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Did you want to break the news now that I'm joining the Rich Eisen show, or should we wait until the press release?

[Rich Eisen]

I'm sorry that I was doing this behind the scenes.

[Dan Patrick]

Dang. But, yeah, okay.

[Rich Eisen]

Yeah. No, I mean, your. Your wife is already the voice of this show for over a decade, so I think I've gotten enough of your family, quite frankly.

[Dan Patrick]

Wow.

[Rich Eisen]

But no, I. I just wanted to say to you, you know, whenever I would come on the show in person and I would show up on the set and Paulie would say something weird and awkward about my shoes, and. And McLovin was just, no doubt coming off of some ego bruise because he took a pie to the face or a football to his head or something, and. And Fritz would just be already trying to book the next guest to make sure Dan's happy. You would always have a smile on your face and just be chill and present and just being awesome, dude. And I've always enjoyed listening and watching you and just wanted to come on the show and tell that to you.

[Seaton O'Connor]

I appreciate that, Rich. Thank you very much.

[Dan Patrick]

Thank you. Thanks for sharing. And I thought it would be.

[Rich Eisen]

There's no tears after that. There's no tears.

[Dan Patrick]

I don't think anybody's crying today for some reason. Like, I don't know. I don't want to be the first guy to cry, but you're.

[Rich Eisen]

You're. You. I would bet if there was, you know, hall of Famers in Canton, Ohio, always bet who's the one who's going to cry first in a. In a Hall of fame class. I would have bet you first.

[Dan Patrick]

Dan, you're.

[Rich Eisen]

You've got a touch of the vermeil.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah. You know who's the one who doesn't care? The one who won't cry on this show?

[Rich Eisen]

Oh, that's Paulie.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, probably right.

[Paulie]

Yeah. I brought eye drops to fake cry. I brought him with me.

[Dan Patrick]

Fritzi yesterday said he might cry on Saturday.

[Caller or Fan]

Sometimes it takes a little while to process.

[Dan Patrick]

Saturday

[Rich Eisen]

on the Sabbath.

[Dan Patrick]

That's what he's crying.

[Rich Eisen]

A day of rest when I'm just

[Caller or Fan]

thinking about life and what's going on in the world.

[Dan Patrick]

Thank you, Rich. Good luck on Sunday night. All right. We'll see you in Pittsburgh.

[Rich Eisen]

Thanks.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, that's Rich Eisen, NFL game day morning, host of NFL Network and the Rich Eisen show as well.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Rich has always been great to me and my family. He's always been very nice to me.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah. Sunday night. Good dude on Sports center all by himself. Yeah. I don't want to go back and do another Sports Center. I'm good. Coming up. No, no, no, no.

[Rich Eisen]

Oh.

[Dan Patrick]

Todd doesn't have a team.

[Rich Eisen]

Oh, dang.

[Fox Sports Radio Announcer]

I will say that I think you

[Rich Eisen]

should strongly consider doing that one time. If they do, you should say, yes.

[Dan Patrick]

I would rather go back and do. Pardon the Interruption. I'd rather be on there with Wilbon. Do maybe one. Pardon the Interruption. But I. I don't want to do SportsCenter, because this is what happened even when I went back with Oberman. You know, people are like, oh, okay, let's see what you got. Well, we can't be as good as we were. The older we get, the better we were. But, you know, that's. I'd rather remain a memory to somebody instead of somebody going, well, okay, because that's what would happen, and you can't recreate that. Yeah.

[Paulie]

Paulie, you want us to talk to them?

[Dan Patrick]

No, no, no.

[Paulie]

A natural reach out.

[Dan Patrick]

No, no, no.

[Paulie]

You'd be fine.

[Will Ferrell]

Pti.

[Dan Patrick]

No, I'm all good. I'm all good. I got enough going on here.

[Paulie]

Yeah. One show, though.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah. One shining moment. Yeah. Let me get a couple of phone calls in here. What?

[Paulie]

Paul, I do want to jump in a little bit. I haven't had much to say about Seaton, but, like, when I was working at espn, I met Seaton on a night show, and we clicked pretty fast and went out to a bar, and then he joined the show. I do want to say he's probably grown the most as a performer as well as Other things with his show, because when we first started, Seaton was more of a music guy than a sports guy. And he really developed into a guy who could bring interesting sports opinions, which is really necessary for what I do. And sometimes he would counter me, maybe to counter me. And that's very helpful because you don't want just one group. Think so. As a producer, I think his biggest growth has been as a sports take person. Not the right word. A sports thought person. And so it's been very helpful. And I just want to say that.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay. Thanks, Paul.

[Paulie]

You're welcome.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah,

[Paulie]

I said it was in my head.

[Dan Patrick]

No, no, no, I'm glad. I'm glad you shared.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Yeah, I appreciate that.

[Paulie]

It's very, very helpful. And many other things. One of my favorite memories, we were in your studio, in our studio, in your house, upstairs. And our management team sent us all this equipment that we asked for. A bunch of different stuff that radio people know and civilians don't. C and I were kind of hybrids. We'd use some equipment before he more than me. And all this equipment, we're unpacking it upstairs, we're sweating like crazy, and we're looking at the manual. It might as well have been in a different language for me, I think it actually was. And I look at him, I go, you gonna be able to put this together? He goes, we're gonna try. And for the next three days, all I saw was his pants and his feet sticking out from under a table. And I'd be like, do you need anything? He goes, can you hold this? And it'd be like a cord or something like that. And a guy who was not a traditional engineer put the studio together. And we were on a time crunch, and it was. It was messy.

[Dan Patrick]

And you guys would always tell me what I wanted to hear. All good now. No worries. There were times when I don't think we were actually on the air. Like, we're supposed to be on the radio. We weren't on, but you guys pretended I didn't. I didn't know it for years, and. Because I would just hear you guys scrambling in there, but I was still doing the show, and I realized that it was. I'm not even on my radio. My microphone wasn't on. But, you know, we got through it. Turzo and Desmonet. Hey, Turzo.

[Caller or Fan]

What's up, dp? Hey, Paulie. Were you just looking at my screen? Because you just stole my. My line that I was gonna tell Satan because I've been with you guys since the Jump. And I have, I gotta say, see, you've always impressed me with your, your wide range of knowledge on a lot of topics. And watching back over on Peacock, seeing all those past, mom really do appreciate what you've done. You brought a lot of happiness to this nation. And I'm, I'm looking forward to what you do next, man. I know you're gonna crush it. And if you're ever in death ornament, man, I would love to buy you a drink, man. Good luck, brother.

[Dan Patrick]

All right. Thank you, Turzo. We take a break. Last call. And we say goodbye to Seaton after this.

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[Caller or Fan]

We're lost and kickoff's coming up. I don't want to miss the lineup. I'm gonna ask that man for directions. Hi there. We're trying to get to the stadium.

[T-Mobile Advertiser]

Well, you're gonna take a left at

[Liberty Mutual Advertiser]

the old oak tree at this here road.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Nah, I'm just kidding.

[T-Mobile Advertiser]

Let me get my phone out.

[Caller or Fan]

How is their signal out here?

[T-Mobile Advertiser]

T Mobile and US Cellular are coming together. So the network out here is huge. We get the same great signal as the city, saving a boatload with benefits. And there's a five year price guarantee too. Okay, here's the turn.

[Caller or Fan]

Actually, can you pull up the way to a T Mobile store?

[T-Mobile Advertiser]

America's best network just got bigger. Switch to T Mobile today and get built in benefits the other guys leave out, plus our five year price guarantee. And now T Mobile is available at US Cellular stores in Hermiston. Best mobile network based on analysis by Ooklo Speed test intelligence data. Second half of 2025. Bigger network. The combination of T Mobile's and US Cellular's network footprints will enhance the T Mobile network's coverage price guarantee on talk text and data exclusions like taxes and fees apply. See t mobile.com for details.

[Liberty Mutual Advertiser]

Liberty Mutual customizes your car and home insurance. And now we're customizing this rush hour ad to keep you calm, which could help your driving. And science says therapy is great for a healthy mindset. So enjoy this 14 second session on us. I think you've done everything right and absolutely nothing wrong. In fact, anything that hasn't gone your way could probably be blamed on your father not being emotionally available because his father wasn't emotionally available and so on. And now that you're calm and healing, you're probably driving better too.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Liberty. Liberty.

[Dan Patrick]

Liberty.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Liberty.

[Podcast Host]

On the Serving Pancakes podcast, conversations about volleyball go beyond the court. Today we have a little best friend compatibility test. Okay, and how long have we been best friends for?

[Dan Patrick]

Since the day we met.

[Podcast Host]

As the League1 volleyball season heads towards its final stretch, there's no better time to tune in. We really are like yin and yang, vodka and tequila. You'll hear unfiltered analysis, behind the scenes stories and conversations with leaders making an impact across the sport. Today we have Logan Lednecki. I feel like our fan base in general is very connected.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Just like a comforting feeling getting to play at home.

[Podcast Host]

Whether you're following the final push of love season or just love the game, serving Pancakes brings you closer to the action and the people shaping the future of volleyball. Jordan Thompson had that microphone out. God forbid we make mistakes or cuss at our coach.

[Dan Patrick]

Like when talking.

[Podcast Host]

Open your free iHeartradio app. Search serving Pancakes and listen. Now. This has been Serving Pancakes and we'll catch you on the flip side.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay? Presented by Capital One, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports. Hey there folks.

[Paulie]

Amy Robach and TJ Holmes here and

[Fox Sports Radio Announcer]

we know there is a lot of news coming at you these days.

[Dan Patrick]

From the war with Iran to the

[Fox Sports Radio Announcer]

ongoing Epstein fallout, government shutdowns, high profile

[Dan Patrick]

trials, and what the hell is that Blake Lively thing about?

[Paulie]

Anyway, we are on it every day, all day.

[Dan Patrick]

Follow us, Amy and TJ for news

[Fox Sports Radio Announcer]

updates throughout the day.

[Dan Patrick]

Listen to Amy and TJ on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Last call for phone calls. What we learned, what's in store for Monday, this day in sports history. Just got the official sign off from the big German. We're going to be live at the Distillery complex in Pittsburgh Thursday, Friday, April 22nd through the 24th. We're going to have a live studio audience. It's first come, first serve. Okay. The Distillery complex in Pittsburgh. Beautiful, beautiful location. And we'll be there Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Pittsburgh. Final results of the poll question Seaton,

[Seaton O'Connor]

who should be the NBA rookie of the year right now? Cooper Flag. Running away with that one. Surprised Con Canyville didn't make more of a late surge in that.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah. Doc Rivers spoke glowingly of Con Canipple. I started to revisit my opinion on it. I still think it's Cooper Flag but he talked about changing a culture of a team that needed a culture change. This day in sports history.

[Paulie]

Paul, I got a couple. 1947 of the Dodgers, the owner, Branch Rickey Announced he purchased the contract of Jackie Robinson, the Montreal Royals, and history took over after that. And, oh, this is always a good 1. Ken Griffey Jr. 2000, the youngest player in baseball history to reach 400 home runs. He was 30 years old. What a. That's one. If you didn't see it.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Oh, man, it was.

[Paulie]

It was a beautiful time.

[Seaton O'Connor]

What a player. What a moment in baseball.

[Dan Patrick]

But his career was front loaded, you know, where it was like, wow, that guy in the field, that swing and injuries. Yeah, Paulie.

[Rich Eisen]

Yeah.

[Paulie]

We always judge careers. If you said, who's the best baseball player I've ever seen at. There's a time where his name in my lifetime would be one of those names, Marvin.

[Rich Eisen]

And he's on the short list for me as one of the coolest athletes to ever walk the earth.

[Dan Patrick]

I remember when those old school managers, they'd get upset when he'd have his hat on backwards. I think Sparky Anderson got upsetting 56.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Like, we'd get yelled at in little league for wearing our hat backwards, too.

[Dan Patrick]

Who do you think you are? How we wear the hat? What do you think you are?

[Seaton O'Connor]

Ken Gurtha Jr.

[Dan Patrick]

Ryan in Nashville. Hi, Ry.

[Caller or Fan]

Hey, DP. Just want to give Seaton this flower. Seaton, I was able to meet you briefly in New York when I lived there, and you couldn't been nicer and engaging and appreciate the love you show for soccer and music. And I just want to thank you for all you've done to your body. It's still real to me, damn it.

[Dan Patrick]

Saying what needs to be said, Ryan. It almost felt like it was real there. I thought it was. Yeah.

[Rich Eisen]

But it was real to me.

[Dan Patrick]

Rich. Rich in Athens. Hi, Rich.

[Caller or Fan]

Yeah, so I've got a couple things seating related here, so I think y' all know I named my dog Fritzy. And I've been searching for the perfect middle name, and I came up with it today. We've got Fritzi O' Connor Jr. III is the official name. And then the last thing here, I've got a way too early season prediction for the 2026 Most Valuable. Danette. You know him, you love him. It's his half birthday today. Mr. Todd.

[Dan Patrick]

First thing. First thing I hear when I walk in today, I know it's, you know, Seaton's day. We're planning it. Big farewell. And Todd goes, you know, it's my half birthday.

[Rich Eisen]

When I wake up tomorrow, I'm gonna be closer to 57 and 56. I know that needed to be stated.

[Dan Patrick]

I said, todd, this Is not your day. No, no, I'm just saying.

[Rich Eisen]

That's why I preface it. I know it's all about scene today, but everyone should be aware it's my

[T-Mobile Advertiser]

birthday today to get this out real quick.

[Rich Eisen]

Yeah, as weak and pathetic as that is, I threw it out.

[Dan Patrick]

Chris in Oregon. Hi, Chris. What's on your mind?

[Caller or Fan]

Hey, Dan, thanks for taking the call. Just a couple things. I want to thank you for your PSA on prostate cancer that saved my life because I found out that I do have prostate cancer because of it, and I've had my prostate removed about a month ago. And so thank you for that. And then also thanks Seton for his infectious laugh, everything that he's done. You guys have been amazing and you've been a good part of my life, and I want to thank you for that.

[Dan Patrick]

Thank you, Chris, and good luck with your recovery. And I go back to when Bo Jackson joined us and unprompted, he told me that he had had prostate surgery three months ago and he was doing great. And in my mind, I'm thinking he's saving lives right now. And then we got involved with prostate cancer. You know, the exams don't wait.

[Will Ferrell]

Okay.

[Dan Patrick]

Don't wait. And I believe that's the fourth call that we've gotten with somebody saying that. You know what? The screening helped me. Okay. Don't wait right away. If you can colonoscopy prostate, don't wait. We tend to do that because we're guys. We put it off. Jake in Wisconsin. Hi, Jake.

[Caller or Fan]

What up, dp?

[Dan Patrick]

Wow. Haven't heard from you in a while.

[Caller or Fan]

Had to come out of retirement for this guy Deaton. Managed to. Crazy you're leaving, but happy for you. I remember when damn near went way back when your kid was born, dude. So that's awesome that you're moving, moving on, doing all that for him. He's got to appreciate you and all that. So just want to say congrats and thanks for all a good time, especially when you guys came to Milwaukee when you're up in Green Bay. I appreciate you making me feel part of the family and gonna miss you, dude.

[Dan Patrick]

Jake's been around a long time.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Long time. He goes way back.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, way back.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Wow, that was awesome. That was. I really appreciate Jake.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah. Old school Tilly and Bloomington. Oh, here they come. Last call. Last roundup. A till.

[Caller or Fan]

Hey, guys. Man, Tyler said make it quick, and it's hard to make it quick with a man like Seaton. But I just wanted to say nobody does hc shower of shame like Patrick Seton. O' Connor, it was great to meet you a couple times back in the day. You helped me a bunch get me on the show 14 years ago with a really important phone call with things going on, and you labeled me an honorary Dan Ed. So thanks for everything you've done for everyone, and have a great life, my brother.

[Dan Patrick]

Thank you. Till Seton, I'll give you the stage.

[Seaton O'Connor]

Wow. Really?

[Dan Patrick]

Yes. God, this is crazy.

[Seaton O'Connor]

You know, I'm incredibly proud of this show, and it means the world to me. And I don't know. I don't know that people know how much this show means to me. And I've devoted a significant part of my life to it, as we all have, and it's really special. And we've done something. I think we've done something really great that's gonna stand the test of time. You know, I don't know that I'm still gonna work with you guys, so I don't know that I could say, like, man, I'm really gonna miss you guys. Like, I'm gonna see you guys. I'm gonna be in Pittsburgh. I'm gonna be at the super bowl, but I'm. I'm gonna miss the radio. You know, I love this medium. I love, you know, sort of painting the picture and creating a story for the audience that they can only hear, learning how to use a microphone and, you know, when you talk right onto it or you move over here and it adds dimensions and layers to stories. How, you know, a dial tone can be a punchline, or you can leave people hanging and you leave them wanting more and you make them stay in their car because they got to hear what comes up next, I'm going to miss that a lot. You know, if I've started in radio in 2000 and it's been. It's my favorite medium by far, I think it's grossly underappreciated as an art form, and I'm going to miss the radio a lot.

[Dan Patrick]

Anybody else want to offer up anything?

[Rich Eisen]

I started in radio in 1990. Yes, Marv, thank you to see. And I'm not a Danette. If not for Seaton recommending me.

[Dan Patrick]

You're right. You're right. Seaton goes. The answer is right in front of us. Replacing McLovin, I was ready to cry

[Rich Eisen]

because I am the Black Dick Vermeil.

[Dan Patrick]

What?

[Rich Eisen]

All right.

[Paulie]

Didn't have that one on my scorecard.

[Dan Patrick]

Thank you, Seaton. Thank you from all of us. Have a great weekend, everybody.

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