The Dan Patrick Show
Hour 3 – World Series First Pitch, Reggie Miller
Date: October 21, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick & The Danettes
Guest: Reggie Miller
Episode Overview
This hour of The Dan Patrick Show tackles the latest developments in the sports world, with a lively debate about color commentators in football, a breakdown of baseball’s World Series excitement, and a deep dive into NBA opening night storylines. Hall of Famer Reggie Miller joins the show to discuss expectations for the NBA season, LeBron James’s evolving role, and breakout teams and players to watch, all with his signature candid humor and insight.
Key Discussion Points
Football Highlights, Color Commentators, and Humor
[03:32–06:18]
- Recaps of recent NFL games, with special praise for Jameer Gibbs’s explosive play for the Detroit Lions.
- The team discusses the quirks of radio color commentators, with Dan and Paul sharing favorite moments:
- Dan: “My favorite analyst is the guy from the Bengals. ‘Go, baby, go!’... He blows right through the stop sign.” [05:48]
- Paul: “It’s like your uncle is just throwing in stuff where you’re trying to have a, you know, serious conversation…” [05:32]
- Brief rundown of poll questions about most “for real” teams in the AFC/NFC.
Major League Baseball: Blue Jays’ Comeback, World Series, and Product Placement
[06:57–10:29]
- Discusses the Toronto Blue Jays’ dramatic postseason comeback, their postseason history, and memorable moments.
- The hosts lament the awkwardness of in-game advertising:
- Dan: “Two outs, top of the ninth, in the middle of an at-bat, they cut away to a credit card ad for 15 seconds with Jennifer Garner, which was nice, but a credit card ad in the middle of the at-bat… man, it was a hard left turn.” [08:17]
- Conversation about who should throw the first pitch at the next Blue Jays home game:
- Suggestions include Joe Carter, Dave Winfield, Paul Molitor, Ricky Henderson, and Geddy Lee (lead singer of Rush).
Contracts and Coaching Carousel in College Football
[12:45–15:51]
- Caller John suggests restructuring coaches’ massive buyouts, awarding only a percentage each year.
- Dan: “Let’s say Virginia Tech says, ‘We’re going to be stringent!’ No one’s going to sign with Virginia Tech. They’ll go elsewhere…” [13:54]
- Discussion of a record number of marquee college football job openings mid-season (Florida, Penn State, Arkansas, etc.).
Getting Lost in Dan’s Greatness (Tongue-in-Cheek Segment)
[15:05–17:25]
- Caller Anthony asks if the Danettes get so absorbed in Dan’s greatness that they forget their work.
- Banter follows with everyone feigning awe; Dan quips: “I’m never jaded… you’re a sports geek like I was and you’re working for Dan Patrick.” [16:14]
- Paul teases: “You guys ever just get so lost in watching Dan be great you just forget who you are for a second?” [15:59]
Who Should Throw the Blue Jays’ First Pitch? (Continued)
[17:33–18:19]
- Further humor about checking if former Blue Jays legends are alive to throw the first pitch, including a story about Dan inadvertently inviting Sugar Ray Robinson, who had passed away, to a show years ago.
Feature Interview: Reggie Miller – NBA Opening Night, Contenders, and Storylines
[24:49–41:58]
1. Top NBA Storylines for the New Season
[25:23–26:58]
- Reggie’s top three:
- Can the Oklahoma City Thunder repeat as champions?
- LeBron’s health and new role on the Lakers.
- The battle for dominance in the East: “If y’all [Knicks fans] don’t win it this year, something is clearly wrong… top teams are Cavs and Knicks.” [26:47]
2. LeBron’s Transition to Supporting Star
[27:24–29:01]
- Reggie relates, from his own career: “For me… we were starting new, Isaiah Thomas was coming in… We were going younger. I knew I had to take a step back…”
- On LeBron: “There’s nothing wrong with a 25, 26-year-old carrying the load. And I knew my time would come playoffs…” [28:09]
3. Who’s the Best Team in the East?
[29:21–30:21]
- Reggie: “Cleveland will have the best record again… but the Knicks, they’re poised to take the next step and represent the East.”
4. Golden State’s Outlook
[30:21–31:30]
- “Steph has to remain healthy… If the Warriors want to take the next step, it has to come from within—[rookies] Pajimski, Quinton Post… The West is loaded.” [30:26]
5. NBA Individual Superlatives and Predictions
[32:09–39:30]
- SGA’s (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) scoring ceiling: “He averaged 32 a year ago. I think he could average 35 easy…” [32:25]
- Discusses SGA’s skillset as a “throwback” midrange star. [33:13]
- On Michael Jordan’s new role at NBC: “Absolutely nothing [has been told to me]… I’m all for whatever part he wants… they don’t tell us anything!” [34:00]
- Kevin Durant’s fit in Houston: “Perfect move. Are you kidding me, opening night? ... We’re gonna send him back to the place where he won an MVP… can’t write a better script.” [36:00]
- If KD had stayed in OKC: “I think they would have won a championship if him and Russ were here.” [37:06]
- Rockets’ unusually tall starting lineup vs. Thunder’s defensive strengths.
6. Victor Wembanyama’s Ascension
[38:22–39:14]
- “Scary… We don’t even have to pencil [Wemby] in for Defensive Player of the Year. Should we go straight to the pen?” [38:49]
- Top 5 MVP prediction: “Jokic or Luka… then SGA. Then it’s between Giannis and Victor…”
7. Giannis’s Future
[39:30–40:04]
- “If they start off slow, I would not be surprised if… he may end up in New York.” [39:51]
8. Best Shooting Big Man – Dirk or KAT?
[40:04–40:33]
- Reggie: “I would say Dirk. He changed the game.”
9. Playful Banter with Reggie
[40:35–41:58]
- Comparing career high games with Jamal Crawford.
- “Black don’t crack, hey, lots of water.” [41:53]
- Dan and Reggie joke about aging, and Reggie closes the interview singing Michael Jackson: “You want to be starting something…” [42:02]
Memorable Quotes & Moments
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On in-game baseball ads:
- Dan: “A hard left turn for 15 seconds... you’re really messing with the flow of a broadcast.” [09:21]
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On team history narratives:
- Paul: “We kind of lump them in... Not these Yankees like Mantle and DiMaggio and Babe Ruth...” [10:02]
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On coaching buyouts:
- Dan: “Almost like you need some type of collusion for all these colleges, and they won't do that.” [13:54]
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Reggie Miller on LeBron aging:
- “I think it’s a welcome sight for LeBron… nothing wrong with a 25, 26 year old carrying the load.” [28:09]
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Reggie on SGA:
- “He averaged 32 a year ago. I think he could average 35 easy… but less is more.” [32:25]
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Reggie on Michael Jordan’s media potential:
- “He would just roast people, wouldn’t he?” [34:34]
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Reggie on Wembanyama:
- “We don’t even have to pencil him in for Defensive Player of the Year. Should we go straight to the pen?” [38:49]
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Reggie on his own and Dan’s age:
- “See, black don’t crack. Hey, lots of water.” [41:53]
Additional Noteworthy Segments
Sports History Trivia
[43:08–43:59]
- Historic sports moments, including Carlton Fisk’s legendary home run (1975), the AFL-NFL merger (1966), and the Phillies winning their first World Series (1980).
Fan Interaction and Creative Proposals
[44:27–47:29]
- Fan bet on the Bears winning the NFC North sparks on-air pie-to-the-face wager.
- Listener Brian suggests NBA reform to encourage player attendance with a points system for games played—Dan Patrick gently shuts it down as a classic “bad ideas department” submission.
On Load Management
[47:29–48:52]
- Dan shares his proposal: minimum game requirements (65 games) for major awards, tying financial incentives to playing time.
- Paul: introduces idea of “player insurance” for fans—buy a ticket and get reimbursed if a star sits out.
What We Learned Recap
[48:26–48:52]
- Reggie’s warning: Knicks must win this year or risk a long drought.
- Cedo Gaston, former Blue Jays manager, is still alive—to much relief and laughter.
Conclusion
A high-energy, insight-packed hour covering the crossover of sports nostalgia, baseball drama, college football intrigue, and NBA season anticipation. Reggie Miller shines with sharp analysis, playful humility, and candor about NBA stardom and team dynamics, while Dan and the Danettes keep things engaging with humor, stories, and fan interaction.