Hour 3 - Words of Wisdom, Is Cam Jordan Delusional

Summary

The Dan Patrick Show - Hour 3: Words of Wisdom, Is Cam Jordan Delusional
Release Date: April 16, 2025

In this engaging third hour of The Dan Patrick Show, host Dan Patrick, alongside co-hosts Steve Covino and Rich Davis, delves into a mix of sports insights, pop culture discussions, and humorous segments, all while maintaining their signature wit and camaraderie.

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1. Introduction and "Words of Wisdom" Segment

The show kicks off with the trio setting the tone for a lively discussion. Early into the segment, Rich Davis reminisces about the original theme song of Three's Company, sparking a nostalgic conversation about classic TV shows and their memorable moments.

Steve Covino and Rich Davis introduce a new interactive segment titled "Words of Wisdom", inspired by their colleague Mike. The hosts humorously attempt to share Mike's aphorisms, leading to a playful giveaway contest where listeners are encouraged to repeat Mike's wisdom verbatim to win a coveted stainless steel Swiggy water bottle.

Notable Quote:

Rich Davis [06:48]: "If you don't want people to be critical of your opinions, stop saying stupid stuff."

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2. Is Cam Jordan Delusional or Realistically Optimistic?

The heart of the episode revolves around a heated discussion about Cam Jordan, the charismatic NFL star from the New Orleans Saints. Recently featured on the NFL Network, Jordan expressed his belief that, when healthy, the Saints could rank among the top two teams in the league and win the NFC South.

Key Points Discussed:

• Team Performance: Reflecting on the previous season, Steve Covino recalls the Saints' disappointing 5-12 record, emphasizing the unpredictability of team performance.

• Cam Jordan's Leadership: Rich Davis praises Jordan's positive outlook, highlighting the importance of leadership in maintaining team morale, especially when facing challenges like injuries.

• Delusion vs. Optimism: The hosts debate whether Jordan's statements are a sign of delusion or a necessary dose of optimism to inspire his team. Rich Davis leans towards viewing Jordan's confidence as realistic and leadership-oriented, essential for fostering a winning mentality.

Notable Quote:

Rich Davis [14:27]: "Sometimes, you want to hear the realistic side, but good leaders try to keep things positive."

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3. Midweek Major: Key Sports Highlights

Transitioning from the main discussion, the show introduces the "Midweek Major" segment, where the hosts break down significant sports stories of the week.

a. Paige Becker's Impact on the Dallas Wings

Rich Davis highlights the surge in ticket sales following the Dallas Wings' drafting of Paige Becker, the WNBA's number one pick from UConn. Becker's stellar performance in the NCAA championship has translated into a 905% increase in ticket traffic, eclipsing previous spikes seen with other athletes.

Notable Quote:

Rich Davis [27:05]: "The Paige Beckers effect already taking shape in Dallas."

b. Luka Doncic Surpasses NBA Legends in Jersey Sales

In a surprising twist, Luka Doncic has become the highest-selling NBA jersey since the 2012 season, overtaking icons like LeBron James and Steph Curry. This meteoric rise is attributed to his recent trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, sparking both excitement and speculation among fans.

Notable Quote:

Steve Covino [31:00]: "If you're beating out LeBron and Curry, I think you're doing something right."

c. Baseball's Return to the Olympics

The Olympic Committee announced the return of baseball to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with games set to be held at the iconic Dodger Stadium. This move aims to elevate baseball's global presence and capitalize on its rich history.

Notable Quote:

Rich Davis [33:07]: "Baseball is an international sport more than ever."

d. Bryce Harper's Creative Gender Reveal

Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies garnered attention for his inventive gender reveal during a team meeting. Using custom-made bats—one pink, one blue—Harper chose a blue bat to announce the birth of his son. While the gesture was heartfelt, the subsequent strikeout somewhat overshadowed the moment.

Notable Quote:

Unknown Commentator [38:31]: "He's a superstar. I'm happy for his family."

e. Travis Hunter's Dual Role in Football

The hosts discuss Travis Hunter's desire to play both offense and defense in the NFL. They debate the feasibility of his aspirations, considering the demands of modern football and team strategies.

Notable Quote:

Dan Patrick [46:22]: "There’s going to be a compromise. I agree with Danny G 100%."

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4. Listener Interaction and Giveaways

Throughout the episode, Dan Patrick, Steve Covino, and Rich Davis engage with their audience through contests and shout-outs. The "Words of Wisdom" giveaway encourages listeners to participate actively, fostering a sense of community and interaction.

Notable Quote:

Steve Covino [09:55]: "You just want our coveted Swiggy."

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5. Closing Remarks and Upcoming Segments

As the hour wraps up, the hosts tease the next segments and encourage listeners to tune in for future episodes. They reiterate the show's availability on various platforms, ensuring that their audience stays connected.

Notable Quote:

Dan Patrick [23:29]: "Do you want to hear about QR codes on baseballs? I also got that."

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Conclusion

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show offers a balanced mix of in-depth sports analysis, light-hearted banter, and interactive segments. The discussion on Cam Jordan's optimism provides listeners with a nuanced perspective on leadership and team dynamics, while the Midweek Major segment keeps sports enthusiasts abreast of the latest trends and headlines.

Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or enjoy insightful discussions peppered with humor, this episode delivers content that is both informative and entertaining.

Transcript

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[Greg Rosenthal]

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[Steve Kerr]

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[Unknown Commentator]

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[Steve Kerr]

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[Dan Patrick]

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

[Unknown Commentator]

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[Steve Covino]

Don't let them know we're bribing you. I'm Steve Elombre. Maswapo Covino. Steve Covino, that is Rich Davis, Danny G, Sam Spot. We're all here Spots getting ready for midweek Major this hour. It's gonna be a fun hour. The biggest stories in the world of sports and pop culture and we're also giving away prizes in just a few seconds. But I hope you had a great Tuesday night. A Magic warriors sort of night. Warriors came out to play in a battle over the Grizzlies. So props to them. And of course tonight Heat and the Bulls, Mavs and the Kings. And thank you guys for hanging out with us. Live from the Mercedes Benz Studio, TireRack.com is the official Tire expert and retailer of the Dan Patrick show. Go to tirerack.com dan and try the tire decision guides. Yell the full line of general tires Special offers free road hazard protection and mobile tire installation. Tirerack.com the way tire buying should be.

[Unknown Commentator]

Ooh, General tires. We had a lot of fun today so far. I feel like there's a theme of today's show and it has to.

[Steve Covino]

It's day three of the Dan Patrick Hatrick.

[Unknown Commentator]

There's a little bit of delusion. There's a little bit of, you know, what happens when you get to the top in sports or media or acting. Like a lot of themes today. And I think there's one more story that we're going to get to in a few minutes. It has to do with delusion and it has to do with Cam Jordan Delusion or realistic? But before we get to that story, two things. Number one, we were talking about hot TV moms and someone brought up Suzanne Summers, of course, from Step by Step. But if you want to go further back, of course, Three's Company. Is that where she, in your mind, made her mark.

[Dan Patrick]

But she was just a mama on that show. Not a. Yeah, she was a hot.

[Unknown Commentator]

Mama, but on Step by Step she was a mom.

[Dan Patrick]

Yes, she was.

[Unknown Commentator]

But I have to play this only because I guarantee most people have never heard it. Covino and I discovered this years ago, you know, just looking up dumb stuff on social media. Scrolling. There was an original theme to Three's Company we all know for the pilot. Yeah, yeah, we all know. Come on, knock on my door Come.

[Steve Covino]

On, knock on my door We've been waiting for you We've been waiting for you.

[Unknown Commentator]

People know that. But the original was an instrumental and it was so 70s. Wah wah wah wah. Just take a listen to the OG Pilot theme song to Three's Company.

[Steve Covino]

That riff is still rocking, though. Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo Duty to do. Maybe it was just like place filler because they didn't have the words.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, they were like, we have the foundation.

[Steve Covino]

We don't have the lyrics yet, but this was on the pilot episode. You could find it on YouTube.

[Unknown Commentator]

So anyway, it's just like sitting on.

[Steve Covino]

The dock of the bay right when Otis Redding's doing the whistle.

[Unknown Commentator]

That's a sad.

[Rich Davis]

At the end of the song.

[Unknown Commentator]

That's a sadder thing though.

[Rich Davis]

Nice. He's like, I ran out of lyrics.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, that was just filler. And they're like, yeah, you know what, we're just gonna roll with that to play a soundtrack. Well, I know the sad part of.

[Unknown Commentator]

The story, but the sad, real part of the story is that it was meant to be.

[Steve Covino]

Lyrics.

[Unknown Commentator]

The ending of Otis Redding sitting by the dock of the bay. There's Cavino, so perfectly whistled. Thank you, by the way.

[Steve Covino]

You are like, otho, I am a whistling champion.

[Unknown Commentator]

That's a topic for another day. Best song with a whistle in it.

[Steve Covino]

Patience, Guns N Roses or maybe some Billy Joel.

[Rich Davis]

Whistling in public. Does it get under your skin? It does mine.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Unknown Commentator]

I like a little whistle. I'm okay with a whistle.

[Rich Davis]

A little whistling in public. Someone's whistling like it's the 1940s.

[Steve Covino]

You mad at someone's good mood?

[Unknown Commentator]

I feel like whistling.

[Steve Covino]

Got a spring in my stepping nickel in my pocket.

[Rich Davis]

All right, Mickey Mouse.

[Unknown Commentator]

So I look at it this way. Whistling is a good mood thing, but that Otis Redding song is a sad story. I did not know this. Sitting by the dock of the bay, which is a classic hit. That guy died way young, and he. He passed away in a tragic plane crash. And that song had not been completed yet. So that whistle was filler until they figured out how to end the song. He dies. They released that song after he had passed away. And they're like, you just keep the whistle in it.

[Rich Davis]

I didn't know that.

[Unknown Commentator]

It's a classic part of the song.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, it's the best part of the song.

[Unknown Commentator]

So you learn something here.

[Rich Davis]

Since I joined the Doug Gottlieb show, usually I'm on that show for you guys.

[Unknown Commentator]

He teach you college basketball, blocking, whatever. He doesn't teach you fun facts like this.

[Rich Davis]

Well, I close out every.

[Unknown Commentator]

Here's how you box someone out. Sam.

[Rich Davis]

Final. The final Friday rejoin. I play sitting on the dock of the bay. And I didn't know that with the whistling. See, because he's the coach at UW Green Bay now.

[Unknown Commentator]

I wonder if he knows that.

[Steve Covino]

Well, I hope I was right then, Sam. Now we're going to do something that we just started a week ago. We're going to bring it here to the Dan Patrick show. Before we get into midweek, major, we'd like to give you some words of wisdom, because we, Covino and Rich sort of lack when it comes to that. We're the worldwide leaders of nonsense.

[Unknown Commentator]

I feel like I give good advice, but, I mean, we're talking. We're talking like words of wisdom. So Mike, who runs this place?

[Dan Patrick]

Who?

[Unknown Commentator]

I mean, I thought he was, like our dad's age. I remember calling him. You look like an old stone colt. He's like, I'm Younger than him, and I felt like an ass.

[Steve Covino]

Right, right. But Mike is great.

[Unknown Commentator]

Since we worked here at Fox Sports Radio, I think a lot of people that listen to us in the afternoon don't realize that Mike is a big part of what we do. Every day we get here, Me, Cavino, Danny G. Spot, the whole crew sits down. And Mike is a big part of our pre show meetings. And he's become a good friend of the show.

[Steve Covino]

He's like the Confucius of the show. Kind of.

[Unknown Commentator]

I mean, I think he thinks he's the Confucius of the show.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, like, when we brainstorm, he always, like, has some, like, wisdom that he throws like. Ah, that's a good point, Mike.

[Unknown Commentator]

I know, guys. Like I've always said so.

[Steve Covino]

Like I've always said so.

[Unknown Commentator]

We said, you know what, Mike? Why don't once a week you just drop a nugget of knowledge and you could pass along to the Fox Sports Radio world. So it's a little something new. Take a listen.

[Dan Patrick]

It's time for the guy that runs this place. Just for clarification, guys, Big Mike does.

[Unknown Commentator]

Not run this place.

[Rich Davis]

He is not in charge of everything. He has no power over really, anybody here.

[Dan Patrick]

He does not run this place. It's Big Mike's words of wisdom on a Wednesday?

[Steve Covino]

Yes.

[Unknown Commentator]

If you don't want anyone to be critical of your opinions, stop saying stupid sh. Stuff. That's his words of wisdom.

[Steve Covino]

That's good. It's good, good advice.

[Unknown Commentator]

If you don't want people to be critical of your opinions, stop saying stupid stuff. Hey, that's a good one now.

[Dan Patrick]

Okay.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, he's always sharing wisdom with us. We want to share some with you. And thank you, Mike. Thank you.

[Dan Patrick]

Now we're passing the torture on to you. You know, we hear these things at the white pre show table meeting, but normally we don't have to share that.

[Unknown Commentator]

By the way, let it be known that people of all colors allowed at the table.

[Dan Patrick]

Oh, for sure. It just happens to be a white table in a blue. In a blue kitchen.

[Unknown Commentator]

Brown, by the way. So Mike's words of wisdom.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah. So here's the thing. I thought, you know, if we're torturing the audience and they are forced to listen to Big Mike, who doesn't run this place, why not pass a swiggy on to you? So if you can call in and the guys will give you the number here in a second, if you could call in and repeat Big Mike's words of wisdom word for word, just like that, you win a stainless Steel, cnr, Swiggy.

[Steve Covino]

But it's got to be word for word.

[Dan Patrick]

Yes, sir.

[Steve Covino]

All right, you heard it. Now repeat it. We'll take your phone calls at 8.

[Dan Patrick]

Play it one more time.

[Steve Covino]

Now, 99 on Fox.

[Dan Patrick]

That phone number slow.

[Steve Covino]

99 on Fox.

[Dan Patrick]

The real numbers, not the letters. No, Covino, give the phone number, but not the letters. Not on Fox.

[Steve Covino]

877-99-6636.

[Dan Patrick]

Give me the letters. I'm like, I don't know how to dial like that.

[Steve Covino]

877-996-6369. If you can get it word for word, we'll give away our coveted Swiggy. So shake it out. Light them up and call us now.

[Dan Patrick]

Here we go. So listen, now, you got to repeat this word for.

[Steve Covino]

I don't even think you should. I think you heard it. What is it?

[Unknown Commentator]

I agree.

[Rich Davis]

I think we really. We said it and we played it.

[Unknown Commentator]

Once and Rich repeated it, but this.

[Dan Patrick]

Is the first time we're doing a giveaway.

[Steve Covino]

All right, well, we're showing you how it works one last time.

[Dan Patrick]

One last time.

[Unknown Commentator]

If you don't want anyone to be critical of your opinions, stop saying stupid sh.

[Steve Covino]

Stuff, all right? You can't mess it up, though. Pressure's on, Mike. Let's go. Thank you, Mike. And now it's time to talk about delusion or realistic or as the kiddos say, big dreaming, brah. He's Delulu now.

[Unknown Commentator]

Cam Jordan, a very likable NFL star. New Orleans Saints was on the NFL Network within the last week. As we all get ready for the NFL draft, we're trying to figure out, you know, what. What. What team is going after a quarterback? Is there any more clarity in New Orleans as far as what they're doing with Derek Carr? You know, as you said yesterday, Danny G, he's busy doing videos on YouTube about electric Bentleys or whatever. He's doing Rolls Royce.

[Dan Patrick]

Yes, Rolls Royce. So a lot of the mock drafts now have the Saints selecting a quarterback with their pick.

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah. So you got to ask yourself, where are the Saints at?

[Steve Covino]

And my answer, where's your Saints at? At. At.

[Unknown Commentator]

Last year, when we did our preseason predictions, and I'm not a big prediction guy. I like gambling like everyone else does. But in the studio, we have our annual little chart, and, you know, we pick super bowl winner, mvp. We all make our fun little predictions to see if anyone at the end of the year is close to being right. Last year, when it came to worst team in the NFL, that was one of the categories. I was quick to be Like Saints. And if you remember, they won their first, like two games. I'm like, oh, damn, look at that. Not too shabby. But then they ended up 5 and 12. 5 and 12.

[Dan Patrick]

You said the whole time you didn't believe that they were a good team.

[Steve Covino]

But they weren't the worst. The Patriots were worse. The Raiders were worse, but they were the worst in the NFC South.

[Unknown Commentator]

I look at it this way, I thought all along they were the worst. And I feel like they were tied.

[Steve Covino]

For less than the NFC south, to be accurate, because the panthers were also 5 and 12.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah. Now, Rich Rattler got in and played, and Saints fans weren't exactly happy with what they saw. So to clarify, there were some mock drafters who already had the Saints. Maybe taking Shador Sanders, if he's still on the board. It's going to be really interesting because there's. There are some analysts who think the Saints really need to move up to get one of the top two quarterbacks in this draft.

[Unknown Commentator]

Well, it doesn't matter what we think. One of the star, one of the lone star players on the team, one of the only people that I think is a bright spot, Cam Jordan was on the NFL Network and he said something to the effect of when healthy. And I have to say, when healthy, because that was part of the, that was part of the deeper conversation he had.

[Steve Covino]

And that's, that's a key point, though.

[Unknown Commentator]

He said, quote, I think we have a team when healthy that's top two in the league. Top two in the league.

[Steve Covino]

He said winning. He also said that winning the NFC south was attainable. And I think that's a positive outlook. Why not?

[Unknown Commentator]

I mean, that's men healthy.

[Steve Covino]

You have to have some sort of belief in your team or else why are you playing?

[Unknown Commentator]

When I hear that part of it, that's a little more like. Now you're talking the winning. The NFC south is attainable because, I.

[Steve Covino]

Mean, the Buccaneers are in your way, but it's not like they're superstars.

[Unknown Commentator]

They're not the Eagles. Right.

[Steve Covino]

They're not The Eagles.

[Unknown Commentator]

Buffalo, 10 and 7.

[Steve Covino]

They're a scrappy, tough team.

[Unknown Commentator]

But like, it's not like the Saints are in the AFC north, where everyone's pretty damn good. That's. That is a trash division. So I do think it's attainable.

[Steve Covino]

Definitely attainable.

[Unknown Commentator]

I mean, it's not like Atlanta disappointed a lot of people last year. Tampa and Baker, that's a good team. But, you know, a couple injuries, a couple of things go wrong. That team could easily slide under.500. And the Panthers, you're assuming that is this the year Bryce Young and that team gets it together? So NFC south attainable.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, that's.

[Unknown Commentator]

That's not crazy talk. But when healthy, a top two team. So I ask you, do you like, when people are optimistically delusional or do you rather when people keep it real?

[Steve Covino]

See, it's okay to say these things because we haven't seen anything yet.

[Unknown Commentator]

Right.

[Steve Covino]

And he's a veteran player. I think he's just trying to stay positive and show leadership. He even said that I'm going to have to take over on the leadership side. So he's trying to say the right things. And I think that's fine. That's great. You want to have that attitude heading into a season. That's what you want to hear. So I think that is good. I think that's realistic. I think he does believe that. And I think he has to, you know, convince the other young teammates that it is possible, it is attainable, and that's where winning begins. So I do like that. I don't look at it as delusional. I look at it as, yeah, the possibility is there. But when it does bother me is when, like, you know, your team stinks and yet they're still just saying the right things for the headlines, for the press. And you're like, you know, you don't believe that. Like, as a Yankees fan, it often bothers me. Like, my only criticism about Aaron Boone is that he's way positive all the time. It's like, dude, that guy stinks to the high heavens and you're still defending him or, that was the worst play ever and you're still defending your team or on the worst losing streak possible and you're still trying to find we're close. You're still trying to find that silver lining or positive side of it. Like, sometimes you want to hear the realistic side of it and they're just still being really positive. But sometimes that's what good leaders do. They're trying to. Trying to keep things positive, trying to give you something to root for. So that's when it rubs me the wrong way. But as far as, like, right now, before the season starts, and when you preface it with when healthy, I don't think they're delusional at all. I think they can take the NFC south when healthy.

[Unknown Commentator]

I will say something. You said, I don't even think you realize it was smart. You just said it.

[Steve Covino]

What do you think? You think I don't think before I talk. That's you.

[Unknown Commentator]

It's like, you know, sometimes like a clock, a broken clock is still right twice a day.

[Steve Covino]

You're the broken clock.

[Unknown Commentator]

So you said something. I don't think you realized it was smart.

[Steve Covino]

Sure.

[Unknown Commentator]

You said that when no game has been played yet, anyone could really say anything. Because you're right. It's not like mid season where your team's 20 games on the.500. Like, I think we're great. You're not great.

[Steve Covino]

In other words, if you're leading into a fight. Right. Press day, you should have this belief that I'm going to knock this guy out in the third round. This guy's a chump. He's a bum. I'm here to win, man. I had the best camp. I'm here to train. That's the confidence you need and that every athlete should have, and that's why they're professionals. Right. But if he still has the attitude after he got his ass knocked out, after they stopped the fight in the third round, you're like, oh, this guy's delusional.

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah. Listen, if it's.

[Steve Covino]

Or if it's a decision, he's like, I still won that fight. Even though every judge had him losing. Yeah. I don't know. I'm not buying that anymore. You lost it.

[Unknown Commentator]

Went to distance. He lost 11 rounds to one. He's like, yeah, I think I still won that fight.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. Having that attitude heading into things, I think that's where you need to be as a competitor.

[Unknown Commentator]

I'm glad you said that, because until something happens, we as fans got to be real for a second and say we don't know as much as the personnel, the coaches and the people actually there. That's why every year when the NFL draft happens, you're going to hear blowhards like Mel Kuiper and these. Is that a vampire or Mel Kuiper?

[Steve Covino]

Ah, ah, ah. One, two, three downs. Ah, ah, ah.

[Unknown Commentator]

First pick. One, two, three.

[Steve Covino]

Three picks. Ah, ah, ah. I think it's the count. Yeah.

[Unknown Commentator]

When you hear blowhards talking about the NFL draft and they think they got it solved, like, this guy's gonna be.

[Steve Covino]

A. Mel Kuiper's a blowhard. I think he's like a know it all kind of guy.

[Unknown Commentator]

Same thing, though.

[Steve Covino]

No blowhard. I could say we. We work with a few of them.

[Unknown Commentator]

Okay, you're right. I'm sorry. My apologies. Know it all. But then again, that's part of the charm, I guess, right?

[Steve Covino]

It is.

[Unknown Commentator]

But there's guys that act like, here's my draft board. I got it right. And it's like every year without fail, it's like, good bust, bust, bust. Good bust, bust. Oh, good player. Ooh, late round guy. Wow, that Lamar Jackson slipped that far. But yet, you know, they took Mitch Trubitzky every year. It's. No one really knows until a game is played. And I bring that up because as a Mets fan going into the season, I was very excited about the lineup. I'm like, Lindor Soto, Alonzo Vientos, Nimmo. Like, this is the Mets best lineup. Maybe Cavino, hear me out. Maybe ever. It might be the best Mets lineup ever. And I said, you know what? The weaknesses, starting pitching. And I saw the coaching staff be like, man, the starting pitching is going to be sick. And I'm like, delusional. Meanwhile, the Mets are in first place right now. The lineup's cold as hell, and the Mets have the best team ERA in baseball. So hold on, because I remember thinking like, wait, you're trying to tell me.

[Steve Covino]

Because you don't know.

[Unknown Commentator]

You're trying to tell me.

[Steve Covino]

No.

[Unknown Commentator]

Clay Holmes, Tyler McGill, Peterson, Canning and Senga that that's your elite rotation.

[Steve Covino]

As a Mets fan, Rich, can I remind you of Jacob deGrom? Because again, people are saying Cam Jordan's delusional to think that they could win the NFC south and that they're going to have a good team. He said when healthy, he believes it. Perhaps he knows some things. He's on the team.

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Plus he's taking a leadership role we've talked about. I call this the Jacob deGrom theory. We laughed. You laughed as a Mets guy, when he said he was leaving the Mets to play for the Rangers because he believed in their winning attitude and winning culture, like the Rangers. We laughed about it like, man, what is he? Is he delusional? Is he just feeding us lines here? But perhaps he knew something that we didn't. In fact, he did. The Rangers, DeGrom and Creed took that team to a championship and even without.

[Unknown Commentator]

Him, because he was hurt.

[Steve Covino]

But you thought he was delusional when he said it.

[Unknown Commentator]

It was a delusional thought that it was like, oh, you know what? Maybe he does know more than we know. So always keep that in mind. So you know what? With that said, I wish Cam Jordan and the Saints all the luck in the world. And it would be pretty funny if that team had a winning record, did surprise everyone. And Cam Jordan could be like, yeah, I knew it. Because we talked about how injuries could play such a role. Look at my 49ers last year, Covino. They went from NFC Championship and Super bowl year after year after year. Couple guys get hurt, locker room gets a little discouraged. You know, veterans are aging. Things could change real quick. So we shall see. Good luck to the Saints. Now, you want to try to get a winner for this game, and then we'll get into midweek major.

[Steve Covino]

Exactly. So if you could repeat word for word, Big Mike, who runs this place, Wednesday, words of wisdom. You could win a coveted Swiggy. Who do we got?

[Dan Patrick]

Danny G. All right, where do you guys want to start? Orlando, Florida. Middletown, Ohio. Torrance, California. Yellow Springs, Ohio. Santa Rosa, California, or Eugene, Oregon.

[Unknown Commentator]

You know what? Our pal Guy Fieri lives up in Santa Rosa. Yeah, it's a beautiful area. And I like the name. I believe that's Matthias.

[Dan Patrick]

No, Matthias.

[Unknown Commentator]

Matthias.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. No, no. Matthews. Rich, let's go with that.

[Rich Davis]

Matthias.

[Dan Patrick]

All right.

[Steve Covino]

I like the name.

[Rich Davis]

Have you never seen that? I said Sagle earlier.

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah, he's on Katie Seagal.

[Steve Covino]

Kitty.

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah, he is.

[Dan Patrick]

So all is forgiven, Samuel L. Johnson. Give us some deep thinking music there. And Matthias, are you ready to try to win a Swiggy?

[Steve Covino]

Matthias, you got to get it word for word.

[Dan Patrick]

Word for word. You got to copy Big Mike. It is Matthias.

[Steve Covino]

And if you don't want people to.

[Unknown Commentator]

Be critical of your opinion, stop saying stupid stuff.

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, word for word. Word for word.

[Unknown Commentator]

That's how you do it, Matthews.

[Steve Covino]

You just want our coveted Swiggy. Stainless steel, Midnight Black, Cavino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio. It's really a nice water bottle for your kid to lose at school. At school. Should we listen back to it real quick? But yeah, we'll listen back one last time. Something to think about.

[Unknown Commentator]

If you don't want anyone to be critical of your opinions, stop saying stupid sh.

[Steve Covino]

Stuff.

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah, you know, there's a lot of.

[Steve Covino]

People, a lot of people in the.

[Unknown Commentator]

Sports media world that should listen to Big Mike's advice. A lot of people say dumb stuff.

[Steve Covino]

Great job, man.

[Dan Patrick]

Torture. On to you, Matthias. Congrats. We're gonna mail out a Swiggy to Santa Rosa.

[Rich Davis]

Nice.

[Steve Covino]

Thank you. Thank you. And please continue. Check out our show. We're not just giving out prizes because we're nice guys. We want you to listen to our show Monday through Friday, 5 to 7 on the east, 2 to 4 on the west. Now, when we come back, mid week, major. The biggest stories in the world of sports and pop culture. We decide if they're mid stories, weak stories, or major stories.

[Unknown Commentator]

Can't wait. We do it next right here. Kivino and Rich in for the great Dan Patrick.

[Dan Patrick]

Fox Sports Radio has the best sports talk lineup in the nation. Catch all of our [e-mail] and within the iHeartRadio app. Search FSR to listen live.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, Steve Covino.

[Unknown Commentator]

And I'm Rich Davis and together we're.

[Steve Covino]

Covino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio.

[Unknown Commentator]

You can catch us weekdays from 5 to 7pm Eastern, 2 to 4 Pacific on Fox Sports Radio. And of course, the iHeartRadio app.

[Steve Covino]

Why should you listen to Covino and Rich?

[Unknown Commentator]

We talk about everything, life, sports, relationships, what's going on in the world.

[Steve Covino]

We have a lot of fun talking about the stories behind the stories in the world of sports and pop culture. Stories that, well, other shows don't seem to have the time to discuss.

[Unknown Commentator]

And the fact that we've been friends for the last 20 years and still work together, I mean, that says something, right?

[Steve Covino]

So check us out. We like to get you involved, to take your phone calls, chop it up, as they say.

[Unknown Commentator]

I'd say the most interactive show on Fox Sports Radio, maybe the most interactive show on planet Earth.

[Steve Covino]

Be sure to check out Covino and Rich live on Fox Sports radio and the iHeartradio app from 5 to 7pm Eastern, 2 to 4 Pacific.

[Unknown Commentator]

And if you miss any of the live show, just search Covino and Rich wherever you get your podcast. And of course, on social media, that's Covino and Rich.

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[Greg Rosenthal]

What's up, everyone? It's Greg Rosenthal and I'm teaming up with the king of spring, Daniel Jeremiah. He requires me to say that we're going to be bringing you 40s and free agents the only podcast you'll need this NFL draft season. From DJs mock drafts to my top 101 free agents, we'll have it covered for you with all new episodes every Thursday keeping you up to date as we head to the NFL Draft. Listen to 40s and free agents on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Unknown Commentator]

The championship is back in the bay for the first time in 40 years.

[Steve Kerr]

On the new limited podcast series Dub Dynasty, we hear from head coach Steve Kerr on how Steph Curry almost never even joined the Warriors.

[Unknown Commentator]

In fact, I thought we had a draft day deal to end up getting.

[Steve Kerr]

Him to Phoenix for the entire behind the scenes story of Golden State's incredible 10 year run. Listen to Dub Dynasty on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Steve Covino]

Steve Covino and Rich Davis Covino and Rich in for Dan Patrick Day three of the Dan Patrick Hatrick and again, hope you had a magic warriors sort of night tonight. Some good games, Heat, Bulls, Mavs, Kings and I hope you paid your taxes yesterday.

[Unknown Commentator]

I hope so.

[Steve Covino]

And I hope you enjoyed Jackie Robinson Day. I want to tip my Brooklyn Dodgers hat to the great Jackie Robinson. Everybody rocking number 42 yesterday. It was cool to see. So having a great hump day gonna turn your hump day into a hump night. I don't know what that means, but hopefully something good.

[Unknown Commentator]

And Ben's the kids go to bed early. Or not.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah. We're live from Mercedes Benz Studios and we do this on our show again. We're on from 2 to 4 Monday through Friday. You can catch our podcast just search Covino Enrich wherever you Stream your podcast 5 to 7pm on the east and we also have a bonus pod over promise. But every Wednesday on our show we do something called Midweek Major.

[Dan Patrick]

Let's go Covino. And Rich gets you over the middle of the week with Midweek Major.

[Unknown Commentator]

Oh I love that.

[Dan Patrick]

We throw sports and pop culture headlines and topics at the fellas. And it's like the kids say, that's so mid. We definitely major CNR scoring midweek major. If we go fast we could give Spotty nine full minutes.

[Rich Davis]

Why do you do this to me?

[Dan Patrick]

When you hear the horns you have made it to the middle of the week. Before we hand things over to the number one and only host of the segment. We like to roll the two big red love dice in the main studio.

[Steve Covino]

Danny G. Sticky red love dice. The giant red love dice. I just rolled an 8.

[Dan Patrick]

An 8. This is to see who gets first take.

[Rich Davis]

Why are they sticky?

[Steve Covino]

You don't love dice?

[Rich Davis]

Don't ask.

[Dan Patrick]

And a rich roll.

[Steve Covino]

Rich got seven.

[Dan Patrick]

I wino gets to go first. And now ladies and gentlemen, the most famous person besides Judy Bloom from Scotch Plains New Jersey Spotty Boy.

[Rich Davis]

You know, I thought with three hours I'd get like double the time, but I guess not. All right, thanks. The Paige Beckers effect already taking shape in Dallas. The WNBA number one draft pick drafted to the Wings earlier this week, and ticket sales and prices have already seen a major spike. Beckers, who helped her UConn Huskies win the 2025 NCAA championship, has been getting a lot of attention on the court of obviously. So the ticketing site psychic said that sales on their site are up 11 times with a 905% increase in traffic. And if you want to have that for comparison, they're saying that when Caitlin Clark was announced that it was going to. Was going to be going to the Fever, that there was only a 60% increase in traffic for that. So huge increase to the. For Dallas. And if you're curious, the average ticket price between Beckers and Clark, their first face off is around $500 right now. So midweek or major?

[Steve Covino]

I do think major, but I do think that is the Caitlin Clark aftermath. It's the Caitlin Clark effect not to take away from Paige Beckers. Congratulations to the Yukon Huskies and props to the Dallas Wings. Spotty likes wings, don't you? Like spikes, don't you like them? And it's cool to see that increase, but I do think it's carryover from last year's hype and we're sort of prisoners of the moment. Will this sustain it depends how great she is.

[Unknown Commentator]

It would be way cooler if they actually were the Dallas Wings and it was like Buffalo wings.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Unknown Commentator]

Lemon pepper, please. Listen, this is. This is major. Definitely major. Paige Becker's is fantastic. And I have to be the real one in the room here, though. I can't. I can't allow all the cheerleading to go on without saying that numbers and statistics are meant to be. You know, you can manipulate numbers. When ticket sales go up 11 times. That means maybe last year they sold 200 tickets. Now they sold 2200 tickets. So let's. Let's keep it real. No one's in love with the WNBA to the point where it's NBA level or anything substantial. Caitlin Clark has.

[Rich Davis]

Caitlin Clark has the effect.

[Steve Covino]

But you're.

[Rich Davis]

Let's wait and see on.

[Steve Covino]

Still on. On the right track here.

[Unknown Commentator]

They're definitely on the right track. But when you say something like up 905%, I mean, you got to think of where the starting point is. And I compare it to salaries. If someone's making jack diddly squat and it's like, hey, you get a 10% raise. A 10% raise of nothing is not that much Jack squad ever do to you. I know but hey, I wish them well.

[Rich Davis]

All right. Over to the NBA. So Luka has officially dethroned LeBron James and Steph Curry when it comes to jersey sales, becoming the highest selling NBA Jersey since the February 6th trade deadline. Sales on N nbastore.com up 21 compared to last year. And that's primarily driven by Lucas trade to the Lakers, Steph Curry coming in at 2, LeBron at 3, Jason Tatum at 4 and Jalen Brunson at 5. And this is the first time that one of the top player Jersey hasn't been LeBron or Steph since the 2012, 2020, 2013 season.

[Steve Covino]

Wow. So midweek or major?

[Unknown Commentator]

Major.

[Steve Covino]

This is very major.

[Unknown Commentator]

10 year retro broke.

[Steve Covino]

I think this is a clear example of turning dilemmas into dilemmonade. Poor guy gets dished over to the Lakers. He didn't want to go, but look, he's making the best of it. It's not the Lakers suck or anything like that, but he was happy and had unfinished business in Dallas. Now the fans are behind him and he's the number one selling jersey in a league full of superstars. The NBA. If you're beating out LeBron and Curry and Tatum and all these dudes, I think you're doing something right. Props to him.

[Unknown Commentator]

I think it's major. Definitely major.

[Rich Davis]

Okay.

[Unknown Commentator]

Biggest trade in NBA history. I mean we were in Vegas when it happened. I remember everyone in the casinos ad like it was a big deal. And listen, you take one of the biggest stars, put them on the Los Angeles Lakers. This doesn't surprise me. I just got to ask if the Lakers somehow found a way to win the NBA title this year and Luka got there last year with the Mavs and fell just short. Is is is Luka's legacy on a different level like that. That's why big.

[Steve Covino]

I also think that some of these sales are coming from Dallas fans who are tired of Nico want him fired and they still support Luka, as we saw recently at his homecoming. I think they're choosing to root for the player, not the team, but still in support of Luka. Man.

[Unknown Commentator]

Can I call out our co worker Rob Parker? Wasn't it Rob Parker on the Odd Couple that said he's impossible to root for?

[Steve Covino]

That was Mad Dog.

[Unknown Commentator]

I thought it was Rob Parker too. He may have. I mean a lot of people, you know what? Impossible to root for. Are you sure about that?

[Steve Covino]

Oh, he's yeah. Parker said he's got crocodile tears.

[Unknown Commentator]

Oh, that's right. I'm sorry. Rob said that he was crying. You know, fake crying.

[Steve Covino]

But anyway, whoever said that it's Doo Doo.

[Unknown Commentator]

Whoever says Luke is hard to root for. Jersey sales will say something different.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, back to me. Okay, thanks. I know you guys are huge fans of, like, the World Baseball Classic. Love baseball.

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Well, it was announced that as the Olympics return stateside, that baseball will be making a return to the Olympics in when they come to the US and right here in LA for the 2028 Summer Olympics. And of course, games will be held at the iconic Dodger Stadium. The Olympic Committee announced it yesterday on their social. They couldn't be more excited for the stadium to host the Games in 2028 and at the iconic ballpark of Dodger Stadium. So baseball, a little behind the history of baseball in the Olympics was started in 1900 as a demonstration. Became an official Olympic sport in 1992 in Barcelona, but was discontinued in 2008. Made a quick appearance in 2020 in Tokyo, but was off the roster. So now they're bringing it back because obviously baseball huge.

[Unknown Commentator]

Baseball's hot right now.

[Steve Covino]

Major, major.

[Rich Davis]

Another major story.

[Steve Covino]

Good stories. Because, look, I'm a huge baseball fan and you're putting baseball on a world stage. Baseball is an international sport more than ever. So I love that. And, you know, I don't want to brush over the WBC to the World Baseball Classic 2026. Aaron Judge is the captain. He's the one. But you bring it to 2028. Now with the Olympics at Dodger Stadium, you have all these international fans experiencing the beautiful Dodger Stadium. It's a great stadium. I think we're going to see some highly competitive international baseball. Super fired up for it, man. I think that's great.

[Unknown Commentator]

You know, I agree. Everything is said. I don't need to repeat it, but I find it funny. Have you guys all seen the morons on social media? Media. When Aaron Judge was announced the captain of the 2026 team. And people like, see, he's better than Ohtani. He was named captain and people like, you know, Ohtani is on Team Japan.

[Steve Covino]

Well, Trout was the previous one, but yeah. Back to spot story. The Olympics, it's kind of cool, too, because when we were kids growing up rich, which was what was one of the most coveted baseball cards.

[Unknown Commentator]

Do you Remember the Mark McGuire USA card?

[Steve Covino]

There you go. So we're going to have all that fun, too. Like, yo, kids are going to run wild with that.

[Unknown Commentator]

One last question. We Saw Shohei Ohtani star. I'm sorry, Shohei Ohtani.

[Steve Kerr]

Shohei Ohtani, honey.

[Unknown Commentator]

We've seen his star rise quite a bit. Kavino, in the last year or so.

[Steve Covino]

Right.

[Unknown Commentator]

Like, I mean, he was in, he was in baseball. He was down in Anaheim with the Angels, but he wasn't the star he is now. Do you think the very beginning of Next level Star was when he struck out Mike Trout to end the World Baseball Classic?

[Steve Covino]

Didn't hurt, man.

[Unknown Commentator]

Was that like step one in super, super duper star.

[Steve Covino]

That was big.

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah.

[Steve Covino]

Oh, tiny. I love, I love baseball on big stages like this. So major spot.

[Dan Patrick]

All right.

[Rich Davis]

Got to sneak in a draft story since it's coming up next week. University of Miami QB Cam Ward expected to be one of the top, if not the first name, called in next week's NFL draft and may have dropped some hints as to where he's already headed. The 22 year old was doing a Fortnite video game live stream. I know you love those. And was asked about his top NFL running backs. Responding with two stars from the Tennessee Titans. He was then asked about his favorite receivers. Responding with two stars from the Tennessee Titans. So the Titans do have the first pick. Ward has already met with the team, so there has been speculation, but it seems like he's going to be playing in Nashville next, next year.

[Steve Covino]

Midweek or major. Definitely major. Cam Ward, 22 year old superstar, throwing hints, dropping hints. By the way, I think it's major for another reason. I feel like this is part of another trend that might be growing because where do a lot of young kids get their music from? Video games. Now we're dropping sports headlines via video game feeds on Fortnite. Right? That's where you get your scoop.

[Unknown Commentator]

That's crazy. Listen, I think it's major. It's pretty clear he's going to the Titans.

[Steve Covino]

He gave some info out there, but I. Some live video games.

[Unknown Commentator]

What I do love about it though is how you know, how blatant he was. Like what was the next question? Like, hey, where's the best place to party? And he's like, probably Broadway in that Nashville. Like, you know, it's gonna be a fun thing for that city because that's. That. That town is fantastic. And they're thirsting. They're like thirsting. Howell iii. They're thirsting for some, some good quarterback action. So let's see what Cam Ward does.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, Cam Ward, what's your favorite Arrested Development song? Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee.

[Rich Davis]

All right, Rich, do you want a Jackson Mahomes story, or do you want to hear about a fun, cute gender reveal?

[Unknown Commentator]

Gender reveals. Because I like him and Camino hate poison.

[Rich Davis]

Okay, well, I don't know if you saw this, but Bryce Hartman, they both stink spot.

[Steve Covino]

Can that be my answer?

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Do you want to hear about QR codes on baseballs? I also got that.

[Unknown Commentator]

No.

[Rich Davis]

Okay. Bryce Harper able to share a special moment during Monday night's game as the Phillies took on the Giants at home. He and his wife expecting another child, his wife, Kayla. They already have three children. So during a team meeting, he revealed that his wife is expecting and enlisted the help of teammate Trey Turner to help with the gender reveal. So Harper had two custom bats made by the same company that makes the torpedo bats, Victus Sports. One pink, one blue, and he handed it over to Turner. So, like, in the dugout, you saw him, like, playing with the bats, like, handing him the pick one, then handing him the blue and handed him the pick one. Eventually handed him the blue one. He walked out to take his at bat, struck out, but showed that he was having a boy. Phillies also went on to lose, which also sucks. But still, it was a special moment. Midweek or major.

[Steve Covino]

Should be major, but I'm going mid.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, come on.

[Steve Covino]

First of all, gender reveals are corny, but this one's kind of creative and kind of cute.

[Unknown Commentator]

What do you hate about it? You're buzzkill.

[Steve Covino]

Because they're a big. Look at me and watch me while I light something on fire and cause destruction. That's true. There's so many stories where it's gone wrong.

[Unknown Commentator]

Once the blue moon, there's idiots that go overboard and you hate it. This is amazing.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, this is a really nice one. I like it. But if you're gonna bust out the blue bat and everyone's watching you in that moment, you gotta make some contact. You gotta get a hit in that moment. If you would have told me. Yeah. And he drove a double into the gap or. Oh, man, he hit a bomb. He is the bomb. That would have made the story so much cooler. So I'm happy for Bryce Harper. I think he's a true rock star in the game. He's a superstar. I'm happy for his family, but the fact that he struck out with the blue bat makes it less of a story.

[Unknown Commentator]

Covino, Captain Buzzkill, Captain Underpants. I think it's great that I think it's major. I love Bryce Harper. As a Mets fan, it pains me to say that I think he's one of my favorite players in the game.

[Steve Covino]

He's so good for baseball.

[Unknown Commentator]

And congratulations to him and his wife. And I think gender reveals are fun unless you just don't burn anything down or hurt anyone. Otherwise, just fun times. People celebrating great moments in their life. How could you hate on that?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Also Jackson Mahomes, a girlfriend. Just so you know, he likes girls.

[Steve Covino]

Get out of here.

[Unknown Commentator]

All right, all right, we got more Kavino Rich and for Dan Patrick next.

[Dan Patrick]

Thank you, Spotty.

[Steve Covino]

Thanks boss.

[Rich Davis]

Thanks guys.

[Dan Patrick]

Be sure to catch the live edition of the Dan Patrick show, weekdays at 9am Eastern, 6am Pacific on Fox Sports Radio and the iHeartRadio app.

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[Greg Rosenthal]

What's up everyone? It's Greg Rosenthal and I'm teaming up with the King of Spring, Daniel Jeremiah. He requires me to say that we're going to be bringing you 40s and free agents the only podcast you'll need this NFL draft season. From DJs mock drafts to my top 101 free agents will have it covered for you with all new episodes every Thursday keeping you up to date as we head to the NFL Draft. Listen to 40s and free agents on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.

[Unknown Commentator]

The championship is back in the bay for the first time in 40 years.

[Steve Kerr]

On the new limited podcast series Dub Dynasty, we hear from head coach Steve Kerr on how Steph Curry almost never even joined the Warriors.

[Unknown Commentator]

In fact, I thought we had a draft day deal to end up getting.

[Steve Kerr]

Him to Phoenix for the entire behind the scenes story of Golden State's incredible 10 year run. Listen to Dub Dynasty on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Steve Covino]

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[Unknown Commentator]

Play Number one by Nelly. Is it Kenmore? Is it? Definitely Kenmore. Is that, like, Locked, Right? Ironically, number one by Nelly. One of his few songs that did not make it to number one in the 2000s, Nelly has had four number one songs. Do you think you could name them? Going back to the 2000s, which, by the way, you go to a bar, a club, an event, anywhere. The 2000s is like a young kid's nostalgia. You know how if you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you have a soft spot in your heart for, like, you know, some random 80s cheese kids now, like, college kids, look back at, like, yeah, the 2000s. That's retro, which is crazy.

[Steve Covino]

I can name two of them.

[Unknown Commentator]

What do you think? Nelly here?

[Steve Covino]

Definitely. So hot and so hot in here. Hot in here, Hot in here. If you wanted to go and take a ride with me. Ride, whatever it's called.

[Dan Patrick]

Did dilemma go number one?

[Unknown Commentator]

Ride With Me was a number three song. Dilemma with Kelly Rowland was number one for 10 weeks.

[Steve Covino]

So Ride With Me was not a number one.

[Dan Patrick]

Wow.

[Unknown Commentator]

Hot in here. See, there's one of them, right, That I can't even believe. Of all Nelly songs. Can I.

[Rich Davis]

Can I guess one?

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah. Good.

[Rich Davis]

Ei.

[Unknown Commentator]

No.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, yeah.

[Steve Covino]

No, really?

[Unknown Commentator]

That's number one. No.

[Rich Davis]

No, it's not number one.

[Unknown Commentator]

Yeah. So hot in here. You got what sounds you play.

[Rich Davis]

Coming back.

[Unknown Commentator]

Danny G. You said dilemma.

[Rich Davis]

Number one is what I played.

[Unknown Commentator]

You said Kelly Rowland.

[Rich Davis]

Is Country Grammar on there?

[Unknown Commentator]

Country Grammar is a great song spot, but country grammar made it to number seven.

[Dan Patrick]

Wow.

[Unknown Commentator]

Nelly has had four number one hits. You guys named two of them. Dilemma with Kelly Rowland and Hot in Here, the other one, it's like a collaboration. Remember Shaky Tail Feather with Diddy and Murphy Lee and all that? That was number one.

[Rich Davis]

Who did he who?

[Unknown Commentator]

The who who where the party at with Jagged Edge. Close. Big one. That was a big hit with Tim McGraw over and over again. That was close. Oh, was it the one that made it to number one? I feel like is Nelly's, like, 10th best song. And I'm like, how did this make it to number one?

[Steve Covino]

Nelly has more hits than Juan Soto.

[Unknown Commentator]

Girlfriend within sync. Nope. My place with Jaheim. Get it Popping with Fat Joe. I mean, Nelly did more duets than Sinatra.

[Steve Covino]

Wow.

[Unknown Commentator]

The one that he. That he got to number one with is one that I never would have thought it was a duet. Danny G, open your mouth. Let me see your teeth. You got that grill, Grill.

[Dan Patrick]

All right.

[Unknown Commentator]

Was number one with Paul Wall. I would never have guessed that if you.

[Steve Covino]

Paul Wall on the map. He's very thankful and grateful. Till this day, bro.

[Dan Patrick]

My teeth are yellow, but not from gold, bro.

[Unknown Commentator]

If you would have told me Nelly's one of his number one songs was Grills with Paul Wall, I'd have been like, no, not true. Now listen, we really had a great time filling it for dp. If you enjoy hanging with us, don't forget every afternoon, five to seven, if we're on in your city, Fox Sports Radio. If not, anytime on the iHeartRadio app. Would love to be part of the Kavino Rich family. And like you said before, you know.

[Steve Covino]

How my dad always says, hey, don't go kissing ass. What are you doing? Kissing ass?

[Unknown Commentator]

I'm okay kissing ass.

[Steve Covino]

You want to kiss some affiliate ass right now? Yeah.

[Unknown Commentator]

What do you got?

[Steve Covino]

Lots of people are listening. No, just want to thank affiliates.

[Unknown Commentator]

Hey, affiliates that are hearing us fill in.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah.

[Unknown Commentator]

Hey, why not add us in the.

[Steve Covino]

Afternoon and the dudes in the studio just sitting there listening to our show. We appreciate you. Trust me. We. We did the same thing. Yeah.

[Unknown Commentator]

All right.

[Steve Covino]

So sorry about that.

[Unknown Commentator]

Before we get out of here.

[Steve Covino]

Yeah, sorry you have to sit there and listen to our stupid nonsense.

[Unknown Commentator]

I want. I want to. I want you to go around the room and be like, full of it or real talk? Full of it or real talk. When Travis Hunter says, if I can't play both sides of the football, then I'm going to quit. Now, I've heard people say in college elite, on both sides. When he gets to the NFL, he may reconsider and say, ah, that's a. That's a lot. Guys have sparingly done it. But Travis Hunter wants to play. Now, I know defense, Danny G. Not every alignment would require his position. Like, if they're playing different formations, it's not going to be every play on both sides of the ball. But do you really think that if a team's like, yeah, yeah, we got you in the first round, you're our guy, but we're going to focus on maybe defense? Do you think he really would be like, I quit?

[Dan Patrick]

Yeah, you're not going to take him up that high in the draft for just one side of the ball. So what's going to happen is mostly defense, and I think they'll put in like, some offensive packages for him.

[Unknown Commentator]

That's a great answer.

[Steve Covino]

There's going to be a compromise. I agree with Danny G 100%. So I don't think he's quitting at all. I think that's how it'll work out.

[Rich Davis]

He, I saw that he spoke with like a good number of teams and they all agree to it. Some teams though, like the Browns were like, he's, he was better as a receiver and the Titans were like, he's better as a cornerback.

[Unknown Commentator]

So you know what? Hey, make your decision. Let us know what you think at Covino Rich. And don't forget June 20th to the 22nd. Join us in Vegas for our big anniversary party. All the details will be at Covino and Rich. And thank you to DP and the Danets for letting us fill in. And we'll see you back tomorrow in the afternoon. Right. Until then, Ariba. There she baby.

[Steve Covino]

See you in the promised land. Bye guys.

[Greg Rosenthal]

What's up everyone? It's Greg Rosenthal and I'm teaming up with the King of Spring, Daniel Jeremiah. He requires me to say that we're going to be bringing you 40s and free agents, the only podcast you'll need this NFL draft season. From DJs mock drafts to my top 101, free agents will have it covered for you with all new episodes every Thursday keeping you up to date as we head to the NFL Draft. Listen to 40s and free agents on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.

[Unknown Commentator]

The championship is back in the bay for the first time in 40 years.

[Steve Kerr]

On the new limited podcast series Dub Dynasty, we hear from head coach Steve Kerr on how Steph Curry almost never even joined the Warriors.

[Unknown Commentator]

In fact, I thought we had a draft day deal to end up getting.

[Steve Kerr]

Him to Phoenix for the entire behind the scenes story of Golden State's incredible 10 year run. Listen to Dub Dynasty on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.