The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 3: Xmas Talk, Picks Against The Spread

Date: December 26, 2025
Hosts: Jonas Knox & Brady Quinn (in for Dan Patrick)
Podcast Produced by: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Overview

This post-Christmas episode features Jonas Knox and Brady Quinn—subbing in for Dan Patrick and the regular crew—delivering a humorous and relatable mix of holiday aftermath chat, gift-giving strategies, and a lively, competitive segment making NFL picks against the spread. The duo swaps stories about Christmas wrapping failures, debates gift card etiquette, and pivots into discussing the chaotic landscape of both college bowl games and the NFL playoff picture. The highlight of the hour is an in-depth, personality-packed "picks against the spread" segment—marked by banter, self-deprecating humor, and running jokes about their own track records.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Christmas Clean-Up & Gift Wrapping Woes

[03:06-07:44]

• The "Dad with the Trash Bag" Stereotype:
  Jonas opens with a wry observation about dads being ready to sweep up wrapping paper the moment gifts are unwrapped.

  • Quote: "Everyone enjoys the presents...then the dad is there with the trash bag ready to just...bang, bang, bang—gotta get it done. The mess, the clutter, can't stand it, bothers me." (03:28 — Jonas Knox)

• Confessions on Gift Wrapping Skills:
  Brady admits he's hopeless at wrapping gifts, hiding the messy bits underneath, and advocates using reusable gift bags instead.

  • Brady’s self-aware wrap strategy: "It's sitting on one side, it looks great. But don't turn that thing over because it looks disheveled." (04:31 — Brady Quinn)
  • Both hosts champion the gift bag approach for efficiency, cost-saving, and reuse streaks—even if it means enduring a little ridicule ("I used Christmas wrapping paper for a July wedding one year..." — 05:10, Jonas Knox).

• Creative (Inappropriate) Wrapping Paper:
  Brady shares a story about a coworker who made "eggplant" themed wrapping paper for gag gifts, which has since become a recurring (but hidden-from-children) tradition.

Gift Card Ethics & Strategies

[07:45-14:46]

• Gift Card One-Upmanship:
  The crew jokes about gifting the same gift card with just a dollar more, and whether that's clever, rude, or just gamesmanship.

  • "Is it more disrespectful that it's just $1 more?... I feel like the $1 more is just good Gamesmanship. $10 more is when it's like—what did I do to you?" (09:00 – 09:07, Chris Fett)

• Regifting and Creative Schemes:
  Jonas admits his wife gives him gifts she wants for herself; Brady reveals he trains his kids to opt for gift cards for their mom so, "there's a chance they'll take you with them and use part of it on you" (11:29).

• The "Nick Cundiff" Christmas Hack:
  Brady drops a unique gift strategy: buy several options for your significant other, have them choose one, then return the rest post-Christmas and use the refunds to take advantage of after-Christmas sales.

  • "You make them pick one of those gifts...then you take the others back after Christmas—you get the money back and can take advantage of post-Christmas discounts." (14:08, Brady Quinn)

College Football Bowl Games & Home Playoffs Debate

[15:16-19:15]

• Bowl Season as NFL Preseason:
  Jonas and Brady liken college bowl season to the NFL preseason—players opt out, and games often have limited stakes.

• Future of Bowls as Early-Season Matchups:
  Brady, as a member of the Orange Bowl committee, discusses how bowls could become neutral-site, non-conference games at the season's start, especially to boost attendance and relevance.

  • "It makes a lot of sense. I think for some cold weather destinations...you'd have a much easier time...if you moved these games earlier." (15:36 — Brady Quinn)

• Home Field Playoff Atmosphere:
  Both agree college football’s new playoff environment—with home field games—brings an electric atmosphere, arguing it doesn’t detract from the regular season but instead adds a win-or-go-home playoff energy.

  • "There's still that regular season excitement. Even when you get to home playoff games, it doesn't take away from what those big games feel like." (17:57 — Brady Quinn)
  • "You feel the difference, even on TV." (16:48 — Jonas Knox)

• Acknowledging Classic Bowl Destinations:
  Brady reflects on the reward aspect of classic bowl games and compares the experience to March Madness regional sites.

NFL Playoff Picture & Picks Against the Spread (Segment Highlight)

[27:40–44:50]

• Rooting for Underdogs:
  Jonas expresses support for Carolina’s struggles and hopes for a playoff berth. He also jokes about Panthers ownership mishaps.

  • "I'd just like to see all the negativity...with Bryce Young, the coaching change...It'd be nice to see Carolina get a shot..." (27:42)

• Explaining Their Unique Picks Format:
  The crew’s picks segment isn’t a standard spread-pick: they add a twist where a correct underdog moneyline pick is worth 2 points (but a miss is -2).

  • "Jonas is saying this because he's below .500. He stinks at picking games...that's why you're upset.” (30:31 — Brady Quinn, ribbing Jonas)

• Standings Recap & Ongoing Jokes:
  Jonas is having a rough season. Lavar Arrington (absent today) is in last place, using a "just pick the underdog moneyline every game" approach. Brady leads; Jonas defends his record but gets little sympathy.

  • "First of all, I'm not...bad. I'm just not that good." (44:28 — Jonas Knox)

Notable Quotes During Picks Segment

• “The point spread and the terminology surrounding it has been a struggle at times for certain.” (30:56 — Jonas Knox, alluding to Lavar’s style)
• “You make assumptions about me...I actually spent a lot of time during the holiday, spent time away from my son...doing game notes...” (41:12 — Jonas Knox, mocking his own process)
• “It literally is the equivalent to the person who has no idea who’s who in the NCAA tournament—they just pick whatever...‘Bear would beat an Eagle’...” (43:17 — Jonas Knox, on pick strategy)
• “Have you noticed how bad Jonas is at gambling?” (44:19 — Brady Quinn)

Picks (by timestamp — see details for full banter and arguments)

• Chargers vs. Texans (33:54)
• Jaguars vs. Colts (35:29)
• Seahawks vs. Panthers (37:01)
• Eagles vs. Bills (39:05)
• Bears vs. 49ers (40:49)
• Each pick is paired with generous banter, in-jokes, and consistent ribbing regarding luck, knowledge, and pick methods.

The Leftovers: Sports & Pop Culture Odds and Ends

[51:00–54:31]

• Ben Simmons: Professional Fishing?

  • The crew cracks jokes about a viral video of Simmons botching a fish throwback while "planning an NBA comeback."
  • "You couldn't hit water if you fell out of a boat...that's an actual thing" (52:02, Jonas Knox)

• Netflix's Rocky NFL Broadcast:
  Discussion of Christmas day games on Netflix, audio issues, efforts to be “everything” in the broadcast, and preferences between turkey legs (Fox) and Tomahawk steaks (Netflix/Cowboys).

Memorable/Notable Moments & Quotes

Christmas Wrapping

• "But don't turn that thing over because it looks disheveled. It looks terrible." — Brady Quinn (04:31)
• "It's not that I'm bad, I'm just not that good." — Jonas Knox (44:28)

Gift Hacks

• "I've completely brainwashed my children into thinking gift cards are the greatest thing in the world..." — Brady Quinn (11:29)

Picks Trash Talk

• "Jonas is all, you know, butthurt about this, so that's what it is." — Brady Quinn (33:11)
• "It literally is the equivalent to the person who has no idea who's who in the NCAA tournament..." — Jonas Knox (43:17)
• "First of all, I'm not, it's not that I'm bad. I'm just not that good." — Jonas Knox (44:28)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Christmas Clean-Up & Wrapping | 03:06–07:44 | | Gift Card One-Ups & Strategies | 07:45–14:46 | | College Football Bowl Game Debate | 15:16–19:15 | | Picks Against the Spread Introduction | 27:40–29:27 | | NFL Picks Segment (Game-by-Game) | 33:54–43:54 | | The Leftovers (Final Sports Bits) | 51:00–54:31 |

Closing

The hour closes out with the now-trademark leftovers segment, banter about Ben Simmons’ side gig, and the challenges of NFL streaming on Netflix, all wrapped in the hosts’ irreverent, playful style. True to the show’s spirit, listeners get a mix of sports debate, relatable holiday gripes, gambling banter, and enough running jokes to keep the vibe light and engaging—ideal for sports fans and pop culture followers alike.

Recommended for: Fans who appreciate irreverent sports talk, relatable holiday humor, and unfiltered banter about everything from gift-giving to playoff picks.

(Skip the intros, outros, and ad reads—Core show content is between 03:06 and 54:31)