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Please welcome friend of the show, Marcus Spears. Let's go. Let's go.
Doug Gottlieb
What's up, brother?
Marcus Spears
Okay.
Doug Gottlieb
What's up, brother?
Daniel Jeremiah
Marcus.
Marcus Spears
Yeah, right there. Marcus looks like he's in. In game shape. Do you think you give me a couple of downs?
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah, yeah. My wife, couple weeks ago was like, I'm tired of you being fat.
Marcus Spears
Wow. But you made a living being that way, didn't you?
Doug Gottlieb
Had to make a change there. Yeah, yeah, but I don't have to make that living anymore. So, you know, it's a. It's a. It's a heavy burden to try to get weight off, man.
Marcus Spears
Biggest player you played against was who?
Doug Gottlieb
Larry Allen.
Marcus Spears
Okay. Yeah, but he was just a teammate. Yeah, that was practice.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah, that was double teams in practice.
Marcus Spears
That was. Yeah, that. That's a bad day.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah. My first game actually was against Willie Ro when he was in Kansas City. Now, he was 100 years old, but it did not feel like. Did not feel like it. It felt like he was 20.
Marcus Spears
So what's different about somebody that size?
Doug Gottlieb
Well, yeah, I mean, look, my job in. In my defense was to hold those guys up so our linebackers could make plays. So imagine somebody asking you to hold up £400 60 times. Like we.
Daniel Jeremiah
We.
Doug Gottlieb
You know, I was in the league when we. When they ran the football all game like, I wish I played now. Probably be a lot healthier and a lot more mentally stable, but ultimately it was. It was what I had to do.
Marcus Spears
Wait, you're unstable?
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah. Yeah. The game made me that way.
Marcus Spears
Really?
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
How so?
Doug Gottlieb
Because you had to psych yourself out, Dan. Like, you know, that man like you was covering it with. You had to psych yourself out to play against, like, Willie Ro and take double teams from Flozel Adams and Larry Allen every day in practice. And, you know, Clint Portis in Washington running it 60 times and Rondane hitting you in the face mask every time like it was, you know, look, Green Bay. We here in Green Bay. Ask BJ Roger how it was. Yeah, yeah, it was. It was different.
Marcus Spears
What was the game? What was the day after game day.
Doug Gottlieb
Like, lay in the bed. It was just a. It was a lay in the bed fest. And like, it took me a couple years for. For me to believe my strength and conditioning coaches about, you need to move when you feel horrible. So it was very difficult for me to, like, put my mind around going, take light jogs and lift some weights the day after a game. But as you get older, you realize it worked for you.
Marcus Spears
I saw where Jerry Jones, I. I guess he's all in now with maybe what they're going to do with the tr. You know, with trades here with the.
Doug Gottlieb
Draft, we couldn't get five minutes, six minutes in.
Marcus Spears
Well, you played. You played with the Cowboys. And that's the only. That's the only reason why I bring that up is trying to understand the inner workings here of what it's like.
Doug Gottlieb
It's like a. It's like when you're in a relationship and the man keep telling the woman, I'm get better. Right. And she realized, like, it's. We 15 years in now, you still trying to do those things that you said you were gonna get better at. I'm just going to wait and see with Jerry, man.
Marcus Spears
Like, you know, but why even tease that you might do that? Why not? Where's the element of surprise?
Doug Gottlieb
Because Dan Patrick is going to ask me about it. Like, listen, it is. I think the intentions are good. And I say that all the time. Right. The intentions are good. And then Jerry gets off on another tangent and he forgets that he has to run a football team. So, yeah, it's unfortunate. It's something I grapple with most of the year since I decided to do this job.
Marcus Spears
Okay. Cam Ward goes number one.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
Daniel Jeremiah said that it's a certainty that Travis Hunter is going to. That leaves the Giants in kind of an interesting situation.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
Because I like Abdul Carter, but I need to know more about Abdul Carter.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
With his foot.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
But I wonder if they're open for business of maybe somebody Going up and getting Ashton Gente a little bit higher at 3. Why? No, I just throw it. We. This is the rebirth of the running back.
Doug Gottlieb
I know, but they just, you know, first I. Let me. I think they'll go. I think they'll take Abdul Carter. Okay, let me say that. Let me put that out there. Ashton Genti needs to reach out to saquon and Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry and be like, I sure appreciate y'all brothers, man. Like. Like for, like for bringing us back from the dead, man. Two years ago, we were having a conversation about running backs not being needed in the NFL. Like, it's a crazy world when it transitioned like that. But I think.
Marcus Spears
But you know what happened? You know, defenses got smaller and faster.
Doug Gottlieb
And everybody wanted to get physical.
Marcus Spears
And I said there would be a market correction because all of a sudden it's like, you can't stop our running backs because.
Doug Gottlieb
Will it be a market correction on Wall Street?
Marcus Spears
Will there be.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah. I need your help struggling right now. No, look, man, I think. I think generational pass rushers is what they've like, attached to Abdul Carter. Right. And he doesn't like the comparisons of Michael Parsons, but unfortunately, when you turn the film on, you can't tell them apart. And Micah has given a really good sample size of what that type of athleticism, what that type of burst can do in the defense. And him being opposite of Brian Burns and big Dexter Lawrence in the middle, he'll get a lot of one on ones. And last time we saw the job, I know Eli and the great play get a lot of credit, but that D line won the Super Bowl.
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Doug Gottlieb
For him. So it's hard to pass that up, man. Like, it's hard to pass that up, especially if you think you're going to get a guy that's going to be a consistent 10, 10 to 12 sacks a year that's hard to pass up. And you not sure on because remember the Giants now, I made them know it all season long, but they took Saquon second and that. That was an impactful individual position while he was healthy. But that D line is. Hey, man, I tell people all the time, if you don't start up front, I don't care if you got. I don't care who it is.
Marcus Spears
Well, that's why I looked at the Eagles, that you put the combination of offense and defensive line.
Doug Gottlieb
Yep.
Marcus Spears
Start there. Everybody gets caught up in quarterback or wide receiver, whatever.
Doug Gottlieb
Because it's boring, Dan.
Marcus Spears
I know it's boring.
Doug Gottlieb
I know it's Boring to talk about the big uglies.
Marcus Spears
Okay, but how does that work on when you guys do NFL Live?
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
And let's say you do want to talk about defensive line.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
Because this is a draft that's full of defensive line.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
That's not sexy.
Doug Gottlieb
No, it's not sexy. But I don't care. Like you. I mean.
Marcus Spears
Yeah, but they have a rundown here. Yeah.
Doug Gottlieb
I don't screw the rundown.
Marcus Spears
Right.
Doug Gottlieb
You know, I got. But honestly, man, like, the. The people that I work with, especially on NFL Live and not to cast any Asperger's on anybody else, because we get a deeper dive of football. Like, that show is getting into the weeds and the nuts and bolts of football. Like, Mina is a D lineman at heart, the smallest person on earth, but she loves talking about the line of scrimmage. Dan only wants to talk about quarterbacks, so he keeps us a happy medium. And RC played defense, so he gets it. He understand played on one of the best defenses ever in the. In the league. So I think a lot of times. And I'll produce. I got to give Mark Eisman a lot of credit. Like, he understands where I fall when it comes to making sure that we get our good conversation about what's happening up front. I will not. I will fight it to the death to talk about D line and offensive line play. More. More D line play, though.
Marcus Spears
He's. Marcus Spears. You were 20th overall pick, so you went before Aaron Rodgers.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah, yeah, unfortunately.
Marcus Spears
Yeah. Well, why?
Doug Gottlieb
Because, I mean, Dallas was stupid not to take him.
Marcus Spears
Were they going to take.
Doug Gottlieb
No, no, There was no.
Marcus Spears
There was no thought of taking her.
Doug Gottlieb
No, they didn't need a. They didn't. They didn't. At that time, they didn't feel like they needed a quarterback. And Romo turned out to be pretty good for some years. But, you know, it's hindsight. 20 20, right? Like, if. If I was drafting again, I would take Aaron Rodgers before me. Okay, Right.
Marcus Spears
Well, what would you do with Romo?
Doug Gottlieb
He probably would never see the field. Go somewhere else and play.
Marcus Spears
You know, I thought Romo was a very underrated quarterback. He was like, if he doesn't get hurt, yeah, he.
Doug Gottlieb
He'll play five, seven more years and have a chance at the Hall.
Marcus Spears
He might be a borderline guy.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah, borderline.
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Doug Gottlieb
Yep. Unfortunately, he got hurt.
Marcus Spears
Fortunately, he got signed by cbs.
Doug Gottlieb
Buddy, you know what? The Lord, the law works in mysterious ways. Buddy, let me tell you something. If I had to hurt my back to get that, I would have did it. I Would have done it too. Straight up.
Marcus Spears
You'd fake an injury.
Doug Gottlieb
100%.
Marcus Spears
Yeah, absolutely.
Doug Gottlieb
100%.
Marcus Spears
But do you believe anything you hear this week, the draft in the next.
Doug Gottlieb
24, outside of the first guy? No, like, we kind of pretty much that assimilates a couple weeks leading into it and you start to realize, like, okay, this is for sure. So I think the only shock would be if Cam Moore didn't go first.
Marcus Spears
Yeah, I think the Giants wanted to go up and get him.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
But, yeah, which leads me to believe they're not gonna.
Doug Gottlieb
I think, yeah, they'll sit at 3 and wait for the best player.
Marcus Spears
If Shador Sanders was Shador Thomas.
Doug Gottlieb
Maybe it'll be different. Listen, here's my take on Shador, right? It falls in a little bit of line with CJ Stroud, right? We talk about the athleticism and he doesn't have that eye popping stuff that you see now in the league where players, the Josh Allens of the world, Jordan Love here, Lamar, guys that can get out, create and do phenomenal things. He plays the position at a high level, though, like, and, and I get it that it's Colorado and he went to Jackson State. You got to figure out what the competition was like. But watching him play the position, you see a lot of traits that translate. Now, is it third overall? Translation, I don't think so. Like, I didn't, I didn't. I didn't think that that was that high. I didn't think Daniel Jones should have went six. But people, you know, you either fall in love with these guys or you don't. But I think Shador could be one of those guys that ends up going late, goes to a really good situation where he can develop and, and become a really good starter in the league. Now, Dan, 98 of them fail. Like, this is my thing about the draft. We all get here, like all these dudes go turn into hall of Famers. Like four of them do every, every year, no matter what position. Like, four of them really turn out to be franchise changers, right? Most of these guys in the first round, they end up being really good starters or they start and they play well and they are important pieces to these organizations. But the conversation around the draft is, is he, if he go, is he going to be the face of the franchise? Is he going to change the team trajectory? The answer most of the time is hell, no. Right? But when you draft in the quarterback, you putting a lot of stock into this guy, becoming what you hopefully think he can become based on your projections. I don't think Shador lacks any of those things that you think you can turn him into a really good starter. Now, it matters with coaching. It matters with situation. It matters, like, even here, right? Green Bay. I remember how y'all were acting when Jordan Love got drafted. I'm not going to look. I see the crowd over there. I'm not going to look at the eyes, right? But I was one of the ones that said, like, at what point do you start the contingency plan? Like, do we wait till these guys literally die to get a new quarterback? No, you get a guy, you bring him in the system, you let him sit, you let him groom. He was behind a guy that won two MVPs while he was here, Aaron. So it was. It was perfect. Now you walk into the Green Bay Stadium is number 10 jerseys everywhere, right? So I think there. You should have a plan. Pittsburgh is still waffling because they didn't have a plan, right? So if you gonna take these guys late in the draft, or even if you New York and you just sign Russ and Jamis, right, and you decide at some 11th hour that Shador is going to be the guy. Well, he still can sit and learn. Like, we not paying these guys $50 million before they show up to the facility anymore. You can. You can handle the financial part of it. So I don't. I don't. I don't see anything about Shadow's game that tells me he can't turn into a really good start in the league. I mean, think about it. Dan Oloski played 13 years.
Marcus Spears
No, he was on a team for 13 years. He was on a team for 13 years.
Doug Gottlieb
Where is.
Marcus Spears
I mean, so.
Doug Gottlieb
So a lot of teams thought he.
Marcus Spears
Was serviceable as a backup.
Doug Gottlieb
I don't care.
Marcus Spears
Or a backup to the backup.
Doug Gottlieb
That was just a shot at day.
Marcus Spears
Yeah, I know. Yeah, he takes enough shots.
Doug Gottlieb
He do. It doesn't stop. It's gonna be fair.
Marcus Spears
But, you know, the only reason why I bring up, you know, when you talk about Shador is in today's NFL, as Steve Young says, every time he's on the show, there is so much real estate out there for you to go get. The defenses are giving this to you, and if you don't have somebody who can go get that. Yeah, you got to find somebody who can.
Doug Gottlieb
I think he can go get five to seven, though. Like, bro, think about. So he's.
Marcus Spears
Where did the athleticism go? Dion took all of it.
Doug Gottlieb
I know. I didn't give any. You know, the Lord was like, I gave you all of it.
Marcus Spears
Your kids can, but, but you doesn't skip a generation. It did in my family.
Doug Gottlieb
My dad is only 5, 10, you know what I'm saying?
Marcus Spears
Okay.
Doug Gottlieb
Sucks for him. But again, man, like you, look at you, look at you. Look at these. We always have to be careful. First of all, Steve Young is Steve Young. So Steve was, and people forget like Steve Young was the first like dual threat killer right in Randall Cunningham. These guys have been around for a long time. Like we, we, we. It's so public now because we got media everywhere that we think that Lamar and Josh and all of these guys are first. Dude, the, the amount of athletes that play quarterback were. And you got to think in the generation of most of those quarterbacks that before this, this group of guys now they were all two, three sport athletes. That was the thing to do when we were growing up. You played basketball, you played, you ran track, you played. So they weren't just quarterbacks. But I, I look at it. Can you go get me five yards on a third and four and we drop back. Can you give me eight to 10? I think Shador can do that. He's not going to break a home run. But how many of them really can?
Daniel Jeremiah
I mean we, there's a few of.
Doug Gottlieb
Them, but man, we talking about like six people. It's 32 teams.
Marcus Spears
Okay, but those are the elite quarterbacks. Those are the teams in the playoffs. Those are the teams winning Super Bowl.
Doug Gottlieb
I mean we would, we would all get them if they were all out there. It's supply and demand. Like I just, I, I don't, I don't, I can't subscribe.
Marcus Spears
But that's my only hold up with Shador.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah, but we, but, but how, Dan, Literally what you just said, right? It's 32 of them. It's like seven of those guys. You're not going to find. I don't think Cam Ward is a, a, a standout athlete.
Marcus Spears
He's pretty good.
Doug Gottlieb
He is, he's solid.
Marcus Spears
He's pretty good.
Doug Gottlieb
But if you gonna compare.
Marcus Spears
Why are we yelling at each other?
Doug Gottlieb
I don't know. You, you just made me mad. But if you go, if you gonna compare him to, to Josh, you gonna compare him to.
Marcus Spears
I'm not, I'm just saying getting five yards is Steve. I'm quoting Steve Young.
Doug Gottlieb
I saw Jared Golf get 18 yards. I saw, I saw. Who else? I'm thinking about old, old man in LA right now. Matt took off a couple times. Like we don't have to, we don't have to like, think that these guys got to be four fours and, and you know, we've been for years trying to get Josh Allen not to run through people face masks so we could watch him play for the next 15 years. Right? So.
Daniel Jeremiah
Yeah.
Doug Gottlieb
Dan, stop.
Marcus Spears
Okay.
Daniel Jeremiah
All right, all right.
Doug Gottlieb
We just. It's just not enough of them.
Marcus Spears
Why don't you take this enthusiasm to NFL Live today?
Doug Gottlieb
I will.
Marcus Spears
All right. That's a tease.
Doug Gottlieb
Yeah.
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On November 5, 2018 at 6:33am, a red Volkswagen Golf was found abandoned in a ditch out in Sleephole Valley. The driver's seat door was open. No traces of footsteps leaving the vehicle. No belongings were found, except for a cassette tape Lodged in the player on that tape were 10. Vile.
Daniel Jeremiah
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Marcus Spears
Grotesque.
Greg Rosenthal
Oh my God.
Daniel Jeremiah
Oh my God.
Marcus Spears
Horrific stories that to this day have been kept restricted it from the public until now. You feeling this too? A horror anthology podcast. Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Greg Rosenthal
In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published. And he was unlike any first time author Canada had ever seen. Roger Caron was 16 when first convicted.
Marcus Spears
Has spent 24 of those years in.
Daniel Jeremiah
Jail, 12 years in solitary.
Greg Rosenthal
He went from an ex con to a literary darling almost overnight. He was instantly a celebrity, he was.
Daniel Jeremiah
An adrenaline junkie and he was the.
Greg Rosenthal
Star of the show. Goboy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.
Daniel Jeremiah
I had a knife go in my stomach, puncture my spleen, break my rib. I had my guts all in my.
Greg Rosenthal
Hands, only to find himself back where he started. Roger's saying is, I've never hurt anybody but myself.
Frank Caliendo
And I said, oh, you're so wrong. You're so wrong on that one.
Greg Rosenthal
Rod from Campside Media and iHeart Podcasts. Listen to GoBoy on the iHeartRadio app.
Daniel Jeremiah
Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Marcus Spears
Matt Leflore, the Packers head coach who joins us on the program his seventh season there. Come on in, coach. The packers went 11 and 6. The number two seed Eagles, they lost to them. Hi, bud, Good to see you. So sit down. Got a home field advantage here. I know.
Frank Caliendo
9:00 in the morning, drinking some beer.
Marcus Spears
They only in Green Bay they started showing up at 3:30 in the morning.
Frank Caliendo
For tomorrow night's draft. Yeah, of a deal.
Marcus Spears
I know. So when it comes to draft week, are you any different than you are in other weeks preparing for the draft?
Frank Caliendo
Well, I mean, you're juggling. We have our first phase of the off season program. So right now we're doing it virtually because of just all the people that are congregating to Green Bay. And so you're just kind of juggling that schedule and doing the last second setting of the board.
Marcus Spears
But in dealing with the media, in what you say and how you say. Because you don't want to tip your hand.
Frank Caliendo
Sure.
Marcus Spears
Are you, like, how good are you at lying?
Frank Caliendo
Just depends who you're asking.
Marcus Spears
So, like, when I say, who are you drafting?
Frank Caliendo
Well, it's a great question. You know, that's what I usually say. Who are we drafted? I'm sure you've done a mock, so.
Marcus Spears
No, no, I'm the only here. No, no, no, we do not. We are mock free.
Frank Caliendo
Okay.
Marcus Spears
We are mockless.
Frank Caliendo
But there's some that I watch and I look at and I'm like, I hope not. And then there's others that I get really excited about. So.
Marcus Spears
But you have to. It's almost like you're preparing somebody for a deposition. You're just like, okay, let's create a mock draft. Now, how do we react to that? So you would go through scenarios, probably in real time, where somebody goes, all right, Cam Ward's off the board. Travis off the board. Ashton Genti, off the board. So then you get to where you guys are.
Frank Caliendo
Yeah, you know, that's something that our scouting department does more than what we do as a staff.
Marcus Spears
Oh, so you wouldn't get together in a room and go, okay, if this happens, then we do this.
Frank Caliendo
No, but our scouting department does all that. So we. We focus more our time. Like I said, it's. It's phase one of our offseason program. So the majority of our time this week is dedicated to our players.
Marcus Spears
I was talking to Mel Kuiper about this, and I said, why do coaches and GMs put more faith or credence in things that happen after a season is over? So they haven't. These guys haven't played any games, you know, maybe the Senior Bowl. And Mel said, you know, you're trying to get guys playing against guys who will play in the NFL because there are guys who are playing against guys who won't be in the NFL and trying to understand just how good somebody is. So how difficult is that to go? Ashton Genty, I see him, and, man, he's dominating. But is he dominating against guys who will play in the NFL? Or Shador Sanders playing against somebody or a wide receiver? So how do you then kind of read between the lines of that guy is legitimate?
Frank Caliendo
Well, I think you always are looking for certain traits at every position, and obviously there's a lot of testing and the guys are doing less and less of that, but you're just looking for traits. I do think it becomes more of a challenge when you're maybe at some of the lower levels when guys just absolutely dominate the competition. It's easier when you're looking at some guys that are coming from some of these SEC programs where there's just more NFL talent on the field.
Marcus Spears
What are red flags to you?
Frank Caliendo
Well, it just depends. Is. There's. There's character issues that come up. Because I think if you get good people and that love the game of football, and that's always the thing that you're trying to find out throughout the draft process. But if you get guys that love the game of football and have high character, I feel like they have a chance of reading their. Reaching their ceiling. So that is something that we're always looking for.
Marcus Spears
Okay, but what could you ask me that is going to reveal?
Frank Caliendo
Well, I mean, there's. There's a lot of background that goes into these guys, and that's where you rely so heavily on the scouting department. And certainly there's relationships that you have with people at schools, whether it's other coaches or whoever. And you're always trying to get people to give you the. The truth.
Marcus Spears
Talking to Matt Leflore, the Packers head coach, how often have you gone out for a game and you know it's.
Frank Caliendo
Going to be cold, and that's almost every week.
Marcus Spears
But, but, but, but you have to put on a good front. You have to be tough, you know? Right. You can't be, like, all bundled up.
Frank Caliendo
Yeah, you're right. So what I've learned is it doesn't matter. It's all about layering. So I'll. I might have, like, seven layers of clothes on now. They might be very thin, but I like to wear a vest, usually out on the field, and. But if I'm in a full coat, you know, it's cold.
Marcus Spears
Okay, but you have good hair. How important is it to make sure that the hair is not covered up?
Frank Caliendo
Well, you know, it just depends. I try not to wear a hat.
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Frank Caliendo
Sometimes I do.
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Frank Caliendo
If they make hats that I like, then I'm more apt to wear them sometimes. They don't always make the hats I like.
Marcus Spears
Okay, but you got good hair.
Frank Caliendo
I appreciate that. You know what? You've got great hair.
Greg Rosenthal
I do.
Marcus Spears
I have. Great. And I have gray hair, too. It's great.
Frank Caliendo
Mine's coming in.
Marcus Spears
It's.
Frank Caliendo
It's starting to go.
Marcus Spears
Yeah. How long did it take you to get over the loss to the Eagles?
Frank Caliendo
I mean, you got to flip the script pretty quickly. Obviously, it's. It's disappointing, but I think that when you look at them. I think they were the best team probably in the NFL, and they. They proved it.
Marcus Spears
You know, we start. We do get caught up on quarterbacks and wide receivers and all of that, and really, it's offensive and defensive lines.
Frank Caliendo
It's a big, big player. I mean, you look at. They were dominant up front on both sides of the ball. Certainly we had a hard time blocking them and also, conversely, getting pressure on the quarterbacks. So they. They are built the right way.
Marcus Spears
The brotherly shove that the packers came out, you guys are against. Would you have liked that to have remained anonymous, that there's a team, that.
Frank Caliendo
It is what it is? We might have had some nudging towards that, but I'm not really going to get into that.
Marcus Spears
Did the commissioner say we need somebody to speak up?
Frank Caliendo
I wouldn't say that because I don't.
Marcus Spears
Think the commissioner wants this.
Frank Caliendo
No.
Marcus Spears
Can I. Can I say what I think happened?
Doug Gottlieb
Sure.
Marcus Spears
Okay. I think the commissioner nudged you guys to say, look, if you have a grievance, put your name to it. I'll owe you one. And because I don't think he wants that. That play to stay in the game.
Frank Caliendo
Well, it's not a great football play. And then certainly when you look at what happened in the Washington Commander game, where Frankie Luva was launching over the top, which, I mean, it's a tough play to stop. We've actually had more success, and we had some studies ran. We've had more success with a traditional quarterback sneak than we have with, you know, whatever you want to call it. But see, brotherly shove.
Marcus Spears
I think Philadelphia is still going to be dominating with the quarterback sneak.
Frank Caliendo
I agree.
Marcus Spears
Because of that line and that quarterback, 100%.
Frank Caliendo
I mean, they do a great job, and I mean, Jalen hurts can squat the house, so they do a good job of just, you know, winning. Line of scrimmage. It all starts right there, and they get really low, and they've. They've perfected it.
Marcus Spears
Take me back to the Jordan Love draft. How many different players did you have penciled in for that draft pick?
Frank Caliendo
What pick were we? I can't remember what pick. Yeah, I'd say 20.
Marcus Spears
Yeah. How many. How many players did you have on the board that you were thinking of taking if the draft played out how you thought?
Frank Caliendo
Yeah, there were certainly a couple. And I think, you know, it's a credit to Goody and his staff just having that vision of if. If you don't have a quarterback in today's game, you're. You're. You're Screwed. So let's just throw it out there. It's, it's just tough. So you need to have that position solidified. And we're lucky we got him because I think he's a, he's not only a great player, but I think he's an even better person. And I just love the energy comes in with each and every day, and he works his tail off, and he's continuing to develop as a leader.
Marcus Spears
It's like taking a test, but you don't get your grade till three years later because you draft him and then you sit him and everybody. It's like, you know, you wasted two years with Rogers or you don't take a wide receiver. Were you taking a wide receiver?
Frank Caliendo
I, I, yeah, potentially, if the right guy was there.
Marcus Spears
But who would that have been?
Frank Caliendo
Well, I mean, there were some good ones, so I know IUK went, He went one before. Yeah, I believe so. I think San Francisco traded up.
Marcus Spears
Would you have taken Ayuk if he was there?
Frank Caliendo
I think potentially. I mean, I don't want to speak for everybody in our organization, but I think that certainly would have been in the discussion. I think just Jefferson went 22.
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah.
Frank Caliendo
Chase, we knew he was going to be gone, so. But yeah, je. Jefferson was right there in the wheelhouse, so, I mean, there's always. You better have a few players that are kind of there for you. And I think the controversy of that whole deal was that we traded up to go get Jordan. If we would have stayed there, picked him, I, I, I think it would have been less. It's obviously, it still would have been a big story, but I think the fact that we went up to go get him.
Marcus Spears
Yeah, that's a great point.
Frank Caliendo
And, But I do think, obviously it was the right decision.
Marcus Spears
Oh, yeah, I understand that. And I thought you guys, I love.
Frank Caliendo
Yeah. I need, I need that support from our Packer fans.
Marcus Spears
I think you're good. I think you're good on that. But you, you have to place that call to Aaron.
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
How was that?
Frank Caliendo
Interesting. I think he was shocked.
Marcus Spears
Okay, I'll play Aaron and you call me. Okay.
Frank Caliendo
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
Oh, hey. Hey, Coach. What? What, what happened?
Frank Caliendo
I don't think that was the words.
Marcus Spears
That were used, like what the bleep.
Frank Caliendo
I think there was more of that.
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
Okay. So, so what the bleep just happened?
Frank Caliendo
I will say, I mean, whether that was why or whatnot, but he did go out and had two pretty damn good years back to back.
Marcus Spears
Yeah. You pissed him off.
Frank Caliendo
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
Yeah. What memories do you have playing for the Omaha Beef.
Frank Caliendo
Oh, the Omaha Beef. Probably the rump roasters, which were these 300 pound men. 300 plus pound men that would go out there at halftime and perform for the crowd.
Marcus Spears
That's what you remember?
Frank Caliendo
No, not really, but just thought it was a good story.
Marcus Spears
What kind of quarterback were you? The Omaha Beef?
Frank Caliendo
Probably not a very good one. No, I just. I was kind of a runaround guy and could make some plays with my legs.
Marcus Spears
Do your players ever bring up your career? No, they, they don't. Do you ever bring up.
Frank Caliendo
I'm sure they do behind my back and, and probably make fun of me a little bit, but.
Marcus Spears
Do you have your Omaha Beef jersey?
Frank Caliendo
I do not.
Marcus Spears
Damn, I'd love to have that. I'd love to hang that in the man cave.
Frank Caliendo
Yeah, that'd be great.
Marcus Spears
Found your Omaha Beef jersey.
Frank Caliendo
I don't think they. I mean, I, I think the budget was a little bit different. They probably reused that for the next five years.
Marcus Spears
So sometimes we get caught up in, oh, you never played the game, but you, you played the game you didn't play, you know, at the NFL level. How much does that impact you, do you think when you're. Especially when you're calling plays and trying to put yourself in the position of Jordan or Aaron?
Frank Caliendo
Well, I think having the quarterback background certainly helps. I think it allows you to kind of see the game and feel the game through the lens of the quarterback, which is, I think most play callers are trying to do. And how do you set that guy up for success and ultimately score as many points as you can? But, you know, I don't think it necessarily matters. You've seen great coaches that have never played football that go on and have great careers and, you know, but I, I was fortunate for my time. I, I started out at Western Michigan as a. As a walk on and was a receiver. And then when I transferred to Saginaw Valley, I didn't really know if I was going to play quarterback or receiver, and it just, it worked out that way and I started for three years and we had a lot of fun.
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Daniel Jeremiah
Paulie, Dan, I got a couple Updates about Coach LaFleur's time with Omaha Beef. I'm on Beef Football.com as always. I already was before you got here.
Marcus Spears
Coach.
Frank Caliendo
Are they still rolling right now? Oh, yeah. Okay.
Daniel Jeremiah
You went into the hall of Fame in 2024. The Beef hall of Fame?
Frank Caliendo
Yeah.
Doug Gottlieb
Wait a minute.
Daniel Jeremiah
Wow.
Frank Caliendo
Probably my proudest accomplishment.
Daniel Jeremiah
And Dan, also, if you go to their website, you can get custom jerseys. So you could have one made for yourself.
Frank Caliendo
You know what, maybe my wife can do that for me for my birthday or something.
Marcus Spears
Christmas. That'd be nice. Nice little beef gift there. It's great to see you. Thank you for joining us and good luck with the draft. Are you taking again?
Frank Caliendo
That's a great question. Okay.
Marcus Spears
That's right.
Frank Caliendo
A lot of unknowns in this draft, guys. A lot of unknowns.
Marcus Spears
So wait, there they are right there. That's.
Frank Caliendo
Who are we taking? You guys tell me.
Marcus Spears
I don't know you guys.
Frank Caliendo
I don't know.
Marcus Spears
Pick 23, you don't normally take a wide receiver. Now you're going to take a wide receiver.
Frank Caliendo
What do the fans want? I'm sure, I'm sure they want some wide receivers.
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah, yeah. I get it all the time.
Frank Caliendo
So I go to my kids basketball events and certainly somebody will just slip me a piece of paper with, with their pick for us.
Marcus Spears
Yeah, yeah. And then you could go, oh, I never thought about that. Thanks. I never would have known that maybe you get a wide receiver.
Frank Caliendo
We'll see.
Marcus Spears
Okay. Thanks for joining us. He is Matt Leflore, the Packers head coach.
Frank Caliendo
Thanks, Dan.
Marcus Spears
Thank you, coach.
Daniel Jeremiah
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Doug Gottlieb
Yep.
Daniel Jeremiah
With the first pick, the biggest names.
Marcus Spears
That know about every player in every team.
Daniel Jeremiah
You've got it right here.
Marcus Spears
Listen.
Daniel Jeremiah
As Fox NFL insider Jay Glaser, former New York jets general manager Joe Douglas.
Marcus Spears
College football hall of famer and former number two overall pick levar Arrington and.
Greg Rosenthal
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Marcus Spears
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Daniel Jeremiah
This is an exciting night.
Marcus Spears
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The 40s and free agents Podcast with Daniel Jeremiah and Greg Rosenthal has prepared you for the 2020 NFL Draft.
Greg Rosenthal
We've told you what last year's playoff teams need to return to the postseason.
Daniel Jeremiah
And how teams with new coaches should approach the draft.
Greg Rosenthal
So as draft season comes to a.
Daniel Jeremiah
Close, we've got you covered.
Greg Rosenthal
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Listen to the 40s and free agents podcast on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Israel Gutierrez and I'm hosting a new podcast, Dub Dynasty, the story of how the Golden State warriors have dominated the NBA for over a decade.
Marcus Spears
The Golden State warriors once again are NBA champions.
Daniel Jeremiah
From the building of the core that included Klay Thompson and Draymond Green to one of the boldest coaching decisions in.
Greg Rosenthal
The history of the sport, I just.
Daniel Jeremiah
Felt like the biggest thing was to.
Marcus Spears
Earn the trust of the players and let the players know that we were.
Greg Rosenthal
Here to try to help them take.
Marcus Spears
The next step, not tear anything down.
Daniel Jeremiah
Today, the warriors dynasty remains alive in.
Greg Rosenthal
Large part because of a scrawny 6.
Daniel Jeremiah
Foot 2 hooper who everyone seems to love for what Steph has done for the game. He's certainly on that like Mount Rushmore. For guys that have changed it, come revisit this magical warriors ride. This is Dub Dynasty. The Dubs Dynasty is still very much alive. Listen to Dub Dynasty on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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On November 5, 2018 at 6:33am, a red Volkswagen Golf was found abandoned in a ditch out in Sleep Hole Valley. The driver's seat door was open. No traces of footsteps leaving the valley vehicle. No belongings were found except for a cassette tape. Lodged in the player. On that tape were ten Vile no.
Greg Rosenthal
No no no no no no no no.
Marcus Spears
Grotesque.
Greg Rosenthal
Oh my God.
Daniel Jeremiah
Oh my God.
Marcus Spears
Horrific stories that to this day have been kept restricted from the public until now. You feeling this too? A Horror Anthology podcast. Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Greg Rosenthal
In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published. And he was unlike any first time author Canada had ever seen.
Daniel Jeremiah
Roger Caron was 16 when first convicted.
Marcus Spears
Has spent 24 of those years in.
Daniel Jeremiah
Jail, 12 years in solitary.
Greg Rosenthal
He went from an ex con to a literary darling almost overnight. He was instantly a celebrity, he was.
Daniel Jeremiah
An adrenaline junkie, and he was the.
Greg Rosenthal
Star of the show.
Daniel Jeremiah
Go Boy is the gritty true story.
Greg Rosenthal
Of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.
Daniel Jeremiah
I had a knife in my stomach, puncture my spleen, break my rib. I had my guts all in my.
Greg Rosenthal
Hands, only to find himself back where he started. Roger's saying is, I've never hurt anybody but myself.
Frank Caliendo
And I said, oh, you're so wrong.
Greg Rosenthal
You're so wrong on that one. Rod from Campside Media and iHeart Podcasts. Listen to GoBoy on the iHeartRadio app.
Daniel Jeremiah
Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Marcus Spears
He's Doug Gottlieb, the University of Wisconsin Green Bay head coach, host of the Doug Gottlieb show on Fox Sports Radio, as well as we make way for the head coach of the Phoenix product placement. You got everything that says Wisconsin Green Bay.
Greg Rosenthal
Yes. Yeah, that's the job.
Marcus Spears
Don't need a wardrobe. You got it.
Greg Rosenthal
I actually don't. That's the weirdest thing. It's like, you know, money wise, everybody says how, how further the dollar goes in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Greg Rosenthal
Then you throw in that you don't actually have ever have to buy clothes. You just wear a DSGB gear and you're saving money on a daily basis.
Marcus Spears
If I said two years ago you'd be sitting here and we would be talking about your first year as a head basketball coach, you would have said.
Greg Rosenthal
What I would believe that. I'm not sure I would have believed Green Bay or how everything transpired. But yeah, I mean, I felt more and more prepared to take this on with every passing year because I invested more and more into not just the craft of broadcasting. And you know this from it's no different than a radio show or a TV show or when you're calling games and you, you've done it, there are people that do it and there are people that live it Right. And I felt like I was a guy that really lived it and really kind of invested in, okay, what's this process actually like? How do you put together a scouting report? How do you. And all the things that I had thought I had known as a player and studied some as a broadcaster, I'd gone to A deeper dive of. Because I just had that burning desire every time a game would be done, every time. You just left with this hollow feeling there's no win, there's no loss when you're broadcasting games. So as much as there was a lot of pain this year, there's still the. You're alive. If you're feeling that pain, and you feel very much alive when you're coaching.
Marcus Spears
What did you not expect that happened?
Greg Rosenthal
Oh, how long's the show? Honestly, the hardest part is at the start I learned it, and at the end I learned it. I'm not great at saying no to people I care about. And between when you're hiring people and it's not going to work and you have to not hire somebody or not offer a scholarship to a player that a. A dear friend has sworn by. Or then at the end when despite the fact that the kid is a great kid, you got a part company. Because we just have to get better. We still are in the. We. We want to form great men. We want them all to graduate from gb. We want to be productive members of society. We want to have jobs here.
Frank Caliendo
We want.
Greg Rosenthal
We got to win some games. And so, you know, sometimes those guys shake your hand and walk out the door and put themselves in the transfer portal and you're. You're legitimately sad. You're going to miss them because they're good human beings. They. They filled up your life with, with good energy.
Marcus Spears
You win four games, and I'm curious of you and your radio show, your reputation, how much that impacted, how much criticism you received by just winning four games.
Greg Rosenthal
Oh, I, I think it was 10 to 20 fold what anybody else at our level ever got.
Daniel Jeremiah
We.
Greg Rosenthal
We say this around the office, and I say in recruiting, there's pretty much 11 college basketball teams that people care about. There's the 10 best, and then there's us. Right? There's the 10 best. It's. It's. It was wild. I mean, we had.
Marcus Spears
But do you think that it felt like ESPN was going out of its way?
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
And others. And others.
Greg Rosenthal
Yes.
Marcus Spears
But.
Daniel Jeremiah
Yes.
Greg Rosenthal
I mean, it was, it was crazy. Like, personal. Like. Yes. Like, FanDuel was tweeting a rex. Like, I have no relationship with fanduel. I've never said anything critical of fanduel. You know, the, the companies that we work for work with other companies other than FanDuel, but they were constantly posting, like, our, our record on their social media page. I'm like, what is the deal with espn? I mean, I guess it's it's people defending Adam Schefter for a tweet which was categorically false. You know, so, yeah, it did. It felt personal.
Marcus Spears
Was the tweet.
Greg Rosenthal
Well, Shefty had tweeted that sac State had $50 million in NIL and they were going after Mike Pick as their head coach. And it's just laughable. It's just laughable. And. And again, my. My point. And I. I quote, tweeted back, replied to him, and it was like a nothing. You know, it's like it's one of those things where you. Too bad. Like, come on, Shefty. Like, I, you know, it's like one of those. Check your sources. But I should have just texted him or DM'd him.
Marcus Spears
Can you not help yourself in situations like this?
Greg Rosenthal
I'm way better than I used to be. Well, wait, have you ever seen. You ever seen the Evolution of Man post? You guys know the Evolution of Man poster, right? Where you go from, like, hunched over to where we are now? I'm somewhere in the middle, Dan.
Marcus Spears
But you can't help yourself.
Greg Rosenthal
No, when I was at. When I left espn, it was bad, you know, like, I just, you know that feeling because you've done it. You did it before me, where you leave and you fear irrelevance, right? Because when you're there, you're trained that this is the only thing that's relevant. This is the only thing on. In sports that matters. Right? So I would say, yeah, I was totally addicted to social media when I left espn. I went to cbs, and it definitely ran me afoul there because their perception of how real social media is, how much it matters, I think skews in a direction which is not accurate. I think they. They think that's like the end all be all. They think the Richard Deitches of the world matter, and they don't. Right. So I'm better now. But again, sometimes it's just like, he didn't need that one. Right? Didn't need that one. But the point was that, like, Sacramento State having $50 million in nail and never, hey, my bad. Somebody told me something that is. And I'm the bad guy for pointing out that everyone in sports that follows Adam Schefter knows that he just cut and pasted a text from somebody connected to the university. That's not accurate. And it. Again, this is where you get.
Marcus Spears
But do you think any publicity is good publicity?
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah. Unless it's like your personal life, your sex life, or some of the stuff that's going on with other people.
Marcus Spears
Let's talk about your sex life.
Frank Caliendo
Let's.
Greg Rosenthal
Let's not.
Marcus Spears
He's Doug Gottlieb, the University of Wisconsin Green Bay head coach. But if you. You look.
Greg Rosenthal
So I'm thinking of your word last night and that. So now it's in my head. I'm struggling. Don't do that to me. But you get, like, Dan has a secret word. Yes, the secret word. And he planted it in everybody. And do you guys know what an earworm is? Yeah, Earworm of a song. Yeah, like, I have an earworm of that word. And, like, just do not say that. Do not say that. You want to keep your job.
Marcus Spears
Okay. So you keep. You know, you're going after LeBron or LeBron.
Greg Rosenthal
I didn't go after LeBron.
Marcus Spears
Okay?
Greg Rosenthal
I never went after LeBron. That's bull crap.
Marcus Spears
You said LeBron's son couldn't play for you. I never said you had guards.
Greg Rosenthal
I did not. Hold on. I just said it to me. I didn't say he could not play.
Marcus Spears
No, don't say. I would not start on your team.
Greg Rosenthal
I didn't think he would start.
Marcus Spears
Okay. In.
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah, in hindsight, yeah, he probably would have started. Not over Anthony Roy. Like, hey, just so you know, LeBron, Anthony Roy averaged 30 a game. He's leading the country in effective field goal percentage. He's a walking bucket. Okay. He's amazing. Amazing young player. Okay, so that's my. My comp was. I don't. I never thought that. He's a point guard. Okay. And, you know, the. He's not better than Anthony Roy. And it was Jeremiah Johnson who is the top 150 kid, who's the same age as Bronny. And, like, you're defending your guys as part of it. But, yeah, like, I thought he would have to compete to start at Green Bay. In hindsight, would he start? Probably, yeah. He's a good player. Like, at the mid major level is where he should have gone. I stand by that. He should have gone to Duquesne for a year, played for LeBron's, like, best friend, gotten his confidence, and then if he wants. This has been such a dog and pony show, and LeBron's gone around the country, you know, chastising Stephen A. Smith and tweeting me for no reason, because all I've ever done is been honest, like, sorry, I saw your son play in the Mission League. He was not one of the 10 best high school players in that league. It was the best high school league in the country. But he wasn't. I didn't say he stinks. I didn't say he can't play. I never said he can't play at Green Bay. Just the evaluation was completely false. He wasn't a. No one was fighting over him to be a second round pick. JJ Redick saying he earned all of this. Like, what are we even talking about? So again, if he develops into an NBA player, great. If this path makes him into something that we didn't see coming, awesome. But like, don't BS us and then chastise us for giving honest basketball opinion, right? I don't think I made it personal. And then he quote to me, and here's the crazy, here's the crazy part about it. Did you know I signed LeBron? Did you guys know that?
Marcus Spears
Yeah, I found out last night.
Greg Rosenthal
We signed, we signed LeBron Thomas, who's first team junior college All American, right? Super talented kid. But you'll love this story. So in the process of recruiting LeBron, um, he's. He's at Vincennes Junior College, okay. And his parents are in South Carolina. So the day before the dead period where you can't go out and see people during the Final Four, I flew down to South Carolina because, like, if you're going to send your baby to, to Green Bay, Wisconsin to play for me for two years, like, you're going to want to face to face and meet the guy, right? So I go down and I meet his parents and they're lovely and we're walking out from a restaurant in Colombia and his dad grabs me. He's like, hey, Coach G, one more thing. What's the deal with LeBron tweeting at you? I'm like, oh, is this gonna be a problem? He's like, no, no, no, I think it's great. We'll have LeBron play for you and LeBron tweeting at you. So the point is in the. Any publicity is good publicity. We use it in recruiting where we're like, hey, if there's 100 people who are now tweeting and caring about Green Bay basketball, who never did before and really don't now, they just want to tweak us when we're down. If 75% of them eat their words next year, that's 75 more people than ever cared about Green Bay basketball. And I might. My players come to my defense because they know we're doing the best we possibly can by them, and we just fell short too often.
Marcus Spears
Do you want to set the over under Paulie for Wisconsin Green Bay wins next year.
Greg Rosenthal
Let's go.
Marcus Spears
They had four.
Daniel Jeremiah
I'm going. I'm going 12 and a half.
Marcus Spears
12 and a half.
Daniel Jeremiah
That's aggressive.
Greg Rosenthal
12 and a hook. Yeah.
Marcus Spears
How about you, Seaton?
Frank Caliendo
I taking the over or under on that?
Marcus Spears
You're going over or under? I'm a believer.
Greg Rosenthal
I'm going with the over, Doug.
Marcus Spears
Okay, I got you, Doug. Probably like 13. Like. Yeah, yeah, like a big believer, but like 13. That's a massive improvement. Yeah. Okay. Todd, what about you?
Daniel Jeremiah
Yeah, I could see 14.
Marcus Spears
14 wins. Marvin, I'm going with the over to also.
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah, listen, can we push 20 plus? Anybody got. I know Dan. Dan's going seven, eight.
Marcus Spears
No, he did say that he would double his win total, though.
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah.
Marcus Spears
Yeah. You did guarantee that?
Greg Rosenthal
Yeah. We're going games next year. Yeah, we're going games.
Marcus Spears
How many games do you think?
Greg Rosenthal
I don't.
Marcus Spears
What's a successful. Just give me a successful number.
Greg Rosenthal
I. I never said that before, so why would I say it now?
Marcus Spears
Because I'm asking.
Greg Rosenthal
A successful season for us is. We want to have a buy in the Horizon League tournament.
Marcus Spears
Okay.
Greg Rosenthal
We want to have a buy. One of the. That's one of the top five seeds in the Horizon League tournament.
Marcus Spears
By the way, didn't you critique Caitlyn Clark's shooting form?
Greg Rosenthal
Yes. Okay.
Marcus Spears
Yes, but see that. That's where you like. No.
Greg Rosenthal
What do you mean, no? No. What do you mean, no?
Marcus Spears
No, hold on.
Greg Rosenthal
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Marcus Spears
No, no, no.
Greg Rosenthal
Wait, wait.
Marcus Spears
I could critique her shot.
Greg Rosenthal
No, no, no, no, no, no, no. How many Division 1 minutes have you logged, Dan?
Marcus Spears
If you ever. Shooting. Oh, I have to play now to understand shooting. Well, again, I haven't coached a game.
Greg Rosenthal
You're correct.
Marcus Spears
I probably can coach and win four games.
Greg Rosenthal
You can?
Marcus Spears
Yes. I could probably win five.
Greg Rosenthal
Okay.
Marcus Spears
Yeah. See, I just. In.
Daniel Jeremiah
In the.
Greg Rosenthal
In the. In the sake of fairness. What? You are the guy, Dan, who told.
Daniel Jeremiah
Ray Allen he was shooting the ball.
Marcus Spears
Wrong to his face. To his face.
Daniel Jeremiah
You did. You did say, you know you're doing that wrong.
Marcus Spears
Pursue his face.
Greg Rosenthal
First of all, what was the actual tweet? What was the actual was. It was the tweet. She can't shoot.
Marcus Spears
No. Or she did you talk about her form?
Greg Rosenthal
She was shooting the ball from the.
Marcus Spears
Left side of her nose like Kevin Durant does.
Greg Rosenthal
And it's a no. He does. Not at the end.
Marcus Spears
Well, not at the end.
Greg Rosenthal
Right. Okay. But she wasn't.
Marcus Spears
Lonzo ball. Windshield wiper.
Greg Rosenthal
She has. She had a little Lonzo ball and she's since adjusted it. And the point of the tweet was it's amazing how much work she's put in to shoot through a shooting flaw. Okay. To shoot through a shooting flaw where, like Klay Thompson, like, that's how you're supposed to shoot a basketball. That looks like the picture of how every person is supposed to shoot basketball. There's no Reggie Aloysius Miller, you know, shot the ball with two hands. It's not how. But he shot through a flaw. It actually shows he has greater work ethic and confidence. Because no matter what how you're supposed to do it, he did it so often and with so much confidence, he can make it in spite of it. Okay, but if you watch Caitlin Clark's form now, take a snapshot of it. Take a snapshot of last year when she was heading into the wnba. She's changed and fixed her shot. People don't want to hear it because I was a bad shooter in college. My issue was one, I was a Heinz 57 guy, had so many people making suggestions that was constantly moving around, and two, it became a self confidence thing. But if I couldn't physically shoot a basketball, I wouldn't have been recruited by the number of schools that was recruited by the shooting issues didn't stop us from winning. And oh yeah, by the way, they didn't actually occur in terms of fundamental flaws. But look, if, if, if my critique.
Marcus Spears
Yourself out there, that's my job. No, it doesn't. Not as the head coach.
Greg Rosenthal
It wasn't as the head coach. That was when I was just a radio host and basketball analyst. Go check the timestamp on it.
Marcus Spears
Give me the timestamp on that day.
Greg Rosenthal
That was, that was, that was before I became the head basketball coach at Green Bay. And since I become the head basketball coach, we talk about the same thing. We talk about, do we. Do we fix a guy's shot and change his form? Which you have to strip it back down and then build it back up? Or do you just make an adjustment to it?
Daniel Jeremiah
Yeah, I think May 1, 2020.
Greg Rosenthal
What day did I get the job, Dan?
Marcus Spears
May 15.
Greg Rosenthal
Thank you. So what was my job at the time that I made the tweet?
Marcus Spears
Your job was to be a radio host and.
Greg Rosenthal
And college bass win list.
Marcus Spears
And.
Greg Rosenthal
Oh, yeah, by the way, like, this is the amazing thing about me. Whether I like it or don't like it, the reality is that I do have this unique ability to draw reaction. To draw reaction. You do, okay.
Marcus Spears
You do.
Greg Rosenthal
So.
Marcus Spears
Okay.
Greg Rosenthal
I just, I stand by My analysis of a shot. Okay. Her three point numbers had gone down when she was at Iowa, and they were lower when she was in the wnba. And by my assessment, it was because she was so good. She was getting garter further and further out, and she was shooting further and further.
Marcus Spears
Has she thanked you yet?
Greg Rosenthal
No. But you do know who her boyfriend is, right?
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Greg Rosenthal
Connor McCaffrey.
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Greg Rosenthal
Okay. Do you know Connor McCaffrey's dad is.
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Greg Rosenthal
Okay. You know, he recruited me in Notre Dame. He's like a second father to me. He's a mentor to me. So, yeah, like, I'm. I'm.
Doug Gottlieb
We're good.
Greg Rosenthal
It's not like Caitlin Clark's going around. She's not like LeBron James where she's so insecure that she wants to tweet at me. Right.
Marcus Spears
That. That should help you today.
Greg Rosenthal
What's the reality of it? Like, why are you tweeting about me on your day off? Right?
Marcus Spears
He's Doug Gottlieb. He guarantees at least 13 wins or something like that.
Greg Rosenthal
Hold on. Can I. I know you gotta go. I know.
Marcus Spears
Yeah.
Greg Rosenthal
You guys were awesome last night. I mean, let's be honest. Frank was really awesome last night. He carried. He carried the thing. But I. I truly appreciate not just.
Marcus Spears
You understand how to be stocked into Malone. It's. It's. You should know this when you. You assist somebody. That's what it is.
Greg Rosenthal
Giving you a compliment.
Marcus Spears
No, it wasn't. You said he. He carried the show.
Greg Rosenthal
That's where I was tweaking you, the way that you always tweak me.
Marcus Spears
Hey, sometimes your words hurt.
Greg Rosenthal
I was working.
Marcus Spears
Your words hurt.
Greg Rosenthal
I was working my way.
Marcus Spears
You cannot make fun of my shot.
Greg Rosenthal
I can. No, you shot. Beautiful.
Marcus Spears
Yeah. Thank you.
Greg Rosenthal
Can guard a soul.
Marcus Spears
Yeah. I never said I could.
Greg Rosenthal
That's right. You are who you can defend. Yes, but I mean it. Like, first of all, I think you see from the outpouring of support from people, you know here at the bar to when you're around town, it means a lot to people, Green Bay, that you guys brought the show here by the show. And it means. And you know, Polly and Seaton and I, we used to be right next to each other in a cubicle at espn. And I mean, to go from there to where you guys are here and to still be honestly gracious with your time last night, I truly, truly appreciate it. I. Look, I get it. Like, the numbers. The record wasn't good. We're gonna win. It's gonna be a lot of fun. But you're just support of showing up is awesome. And it's mentorship and friendship and I truly appreciate it.
Marcus Spears
I appreciate that he's Doug Gottlieb feels like Paulie may have written a little bit of what Doug just said there.
Daniel Jeremiah
I mean I'm proud of myself.
Marcus Spears
That was the feeling. I mean it, it had a tinge of sentiment there.
Greg Rosenthal
He was amazing. Is the singing voice he brought down the house.
Marcus Spears
No, he can't sing. Okay, I gotta go. Doug Gottlieb, everybody.
Daniel Jeremiah
Be sure to catch the live edition.
Marcus Spears
Of the Dan Patrick show, weekdays at 9am Eastern, 6am Pacific on Fox Sports.
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Radio and the iHeartRadio app.
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Greg Rosenthal
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Greg Rosenthal
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Marcus Spears
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Daniel Jeremiah
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Marcus Spears
The Golden State warriors once again are NBA champ.
Daniel Jeremiah
From the building of the core that included Klay Thompson and Draymond Green to one of the boldest coaching decisions in.
Greg Rosenthal
The history of the sport. I just felt like the biggest thing.
Marcus Spears
Was to earn the trust of the players and let the players know that.
Greg Rosenthal
We were here to try to help.
Marcus Spears
Them take the next step, not tear anything down.
Daniel Jeremiah
Today, the warriors dynasty remains alive in.
Greg Rosenthal
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Greg Rosenthal
In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published, and he was unlike any first time author Canada had ever seen.
Daniel Jeremiah
Roger Caron was 16 when first convicted.
Marcus Spears
Has spent 24 of those years in.
Daniel Jeremiah
Jail, 12 years in solitary.
Greg Rosenthal
He went from an ex con to a literary darling almost overnight. He was instantly a celebrity.
Daniel Jeremiah
He was an adrenaline junkie, and he.
Greg Rosenthal
Was the star of the show.
Daniel Jeremiah
Goboy is the gritty true story of.
Greg Rosenthal
How one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places. Places imaginable.
Daniel Jeremiah
I had a knife go in my stomach, puncture my spleen, break my rib. I had my guts all in my.
Greg Rosenthal
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Frank Caliendo
And I said, oh, you're so wrong.
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Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Marcus Spears
Please welcome the great Frank Caliandu. There he is. He's done it again. Mr. Mr. Wisconsin.
Daniel Jeremiah
Is that. Is that the new title? Yeah, I'll take it.
Marcus Spears
Yes. Yeah. You're from here?
Daniel Jeremiah
Yeah. I grew up in Waukesha. Wisconsin, right outside of Milwaukee. Went to the. Went to Waukesha Southwest High School.
Marcus Spears
And you were a catcher.
Daniel Jeremiah
I was, yeah. I was. I was a zero tool. Baseball player is pretty much what I was.
Marcus Spears
All right.
Daniel Jeremiah
I. They. I could hit the fastball a little bit. As soon as I got a curveball coming at me, it was, you know, screwing myself into the ground, and then I couldn't throw down to second base. You know, you want to have like a 1 8, 19 throw down to second base. I was 25, something like that, so. Didn't get many runners, but they weren't, you know, it's Wisconsin. There's some slow people, so I still got some guys. I tell you what, man. I went Gruden on accident.
Greg Rosenthal
I'll tell you what, man.
Daniel Jeremiah
There it was. Started doing it already. What happened, man?
Doug Gottlieb
No.
Daniel Jeremiah
Okay, get back. This kept happening last night. By the way, I have to tell you guys, as much as I love this show, and I really do love this show, it's become a part of my life. I told you guys that I've lied to a lot of other people about their shows, but I really do. Like when somebody calls in about, you know, they've just had an operation. Operation or been out for a while, and they listen to you, your show gets them through it. I haven't had any of that, but for some reason, you guys get me through it. So it's. It's really great. But to see you last night in. In the true Dan Patrick form, it's like watching Bad Santa. It is. I have never seen any. I've never been. You guys remember Mystery Science through Theater 3000 MST3K, where they're commenting on stuff. That's him. And none of it's terrible ever. And you're just going, who is this guy? I like him more than the TV guy.
Marcus Spears
Yeah, yeah. He kept saying, are you really like this? I go, yes. Yes, I am.
Daniel Jeremiah
Oh, my goodness. It was. It was wonderful. It was. It really was.
Marcus Spears
But does when all else fails, you go, Gruden.
Daniel Jeremiah
It depends. Gruden right now, because he's everywhere. I mean, there is just you. You. You get on X, Twitter, whatever it's called, you get on there. And within a minute, maybe 30 seconds.
Greg Rosenthal
Let's go.
Daniel Jeremiah
Five seconds. Within five seconds, there's Jon Gruden opening something up like a box league. What do we get now? He comes in, he had that hip surgery, so he can barely walk. He's come coming in like, I'm trying to get there, man. Like an oompa Loompa doobity doo Here we go, man. Gonna drink from the chocolate river it's gonna be good, man. So then he gets the box. He opens up the box. He always has trouble opening up the box, right? He's like gonna slice into. I just cut my finger up, but I can keep going, man. You know why? Because I love football and I love opening up boxes. So he will go into the box, and sometimes there'll be a box inside of the box. And he's, like, amazed by that. It's like, what is this, Inception? You ever see that, man? You ever see Inception, Leonard? I'm like Leonardo DiCaprio right now, man. He and I have the same situation. So I'm opening up a box, there's another box. I don't know what to do, man. Luckily, I still got that tool in my hand. I gotta go inside a box. You ever see those Russian nesting dolls where there's a doll inside of a doll inside of a doll? You open up, the last one's Chucky. Tell you what, man. I just wrote a bit that's going on stage.
Marcus Spears
Yeah, I like it. How does Chris Berman like your impersonate?
Daniel Jeremiah
Yeah, well, when I first met Berman, I was doing the groom. He's like, yeah, so you' you're gonna be doing other people.
Marcus Spears
Did he want you to do him?
Daniel Jeremiah
Yeah, I think he was skeptical. I think he was good about it. Never. I was never asked not to do it or something, but everybody does a Chris Berman at espn. Just nobody. Yeah, everybody does it here like trained seals, so. But everybody does one there and. But when you do all the makeup and stuff like that, sit at the desk and dish. Here we are in the frozen tundra Lambo field, and we ate to you then.
Marcus Spears
Could you fool somebody?
Daniel Jeremiah
Not with that one on the phone. Not with that one. That one's because.
Marcus Spears
Okay, which one? Could you call somebody?
Daniel Jeremiah
I could probably call somebody as well. I think John grew neck, but we.
Marcus Spears
What about Morgan Freeman?
Daniel Jeremiah
Yeah, I believe I could probably pull that one off, Sonny. Truth of the matter is, that's one that you could just. He doesn't talk like that in real life, though, right? The Morgan Freeman's like, I've just decided to call you out of the blue, Dan. You saw a number that you didn't recognize, but for some reason you answered it anyways. And this is work. Going through 500 yards of the filthiest slop. I can't even imagine. Or maybe I just don't want to. Did you guys hear Morgan Freeman called him in. That sounds pretty good. So I think, yeah, that would be one. I mean, there's some that you have to go more subtle. In the old school, the John Madden, I could, you know, I used to.
Doug Gottlieb
Do it on the radio and I.
Daniel Jeremiah
Would do it in place because when I would do it on stage, it was like, you know, it was that big over the top. But then to just talk the way.
Doug Gottlieb
He talked is say the things he says.
Daniel Jeremiah
I mean, you know that it's just like it's a part of what you're doing there. So there's different versions of each impression where you can go over the top or you can. And Berman, like I, my Berman was always just pretty good. I didn't think it was great. So I would just go way to the big. Yeah. You know, just get the laugh out of it at the bed. And that's the way I used to always do impressions was over the top, almost to the Dana Carvey level. Dana does those huge over the top caricatures and a person like Daryl Hammond would do right on the money. And I tried to be in the middle somewhere just to have my own style with it. But with the Internet and the way people use social media, if you're not dead on with the exact sound of the voice, like, terrible, awful. Should have been Charles Barker there.
Doug Gottlieb
That's terrible. That's really, really bad.
Daniel Jeremiah
So don't be a knucklehead. All those Doug Gottlieb tried to get wins and you're up here slamming him.
Doug Gottlieb
Come on, man. Okay, what's going on?
Marcus Spears
How often does it happen where somebody comes up to you and says, frank, I got an impression.
Daniel Jeremiah
Well, that's all the time. I mean, it's, I, I, it's when people do. I don't mind if somebody does it. It's when they do it for like they do one of my bits or the whole bit. I'm like, I know I wrote that. Or they'll come up to me and do their Yoda, which I think anybody can like. It's close, but you're gonna do the all, all the lines. So it's, it's nice because they know you, right? It's not a. When I was on in the baseball playoffs for TBS and I had commercials for me during commercials of me, they were like, you ruined the baseball players. I'm like, I didn't decide when they air. Okay? It wasn't, it wasn't my thing. I just, I shot them. But so that it's cool. It's just don't go long. That's the whole thing. And, and I don't mind when people, people say, hey, do some John Madden. I'm just like, boom. And that's usually enough for people. And when they, when they want more, like here's a guy who's getting a little greedy now. So I feel like I get the chance to make that kind of thing.
Marcus Spears
And here you are with draft week in Green Bay and Mel Kuiper. You do Mel Kuiper.
Daniel Jeremiah
Yeah. Who is the nicest guy? You guys had him on. I started doing. I wasn't even trying to do it. Talking like Mel Kuiper Jr. Dan. I sometimes get lost trying to figure it out. Breaking down Cam Ward out there in Miami doing his thing. Trying to get more pinpoint accuracy. If you're looking at a guy who can make the reads, I'm going to go Shador Sanders. A lot of people talk about that's dad Deion Sanders. Apparently played football. Don't remember. But I'll tell you this pretty good player. A little bit flashy for my taste. But I'll say this about Shador does a tremendous job. I'm going to break down the. Let's all. You know, let's break down the Dan X here. We got a tremendous job. Got Marvin over here. Tiny hands. Not doesn't have the ability to catch a ball but is going to catch a lot of shade. That's what's going on with Marvin. Sometimes people can say things. You're going to knock it down those tiny hand swatting. You look at Fritz, he's going to have a pun. Nobody's ever had a pun on top of a pun. That's better. The guy wants to play rhyme time 24 hours a day. And then you got, you know, we're going to. We're going to talk Seaton, whose name isn't even actually Satan. He's using an alias. That is. But that's because he loves soccer. Nobody cares about soccer. Then Paulie, the original chat GPT generated Pauly translator. He does a tremendous job. Can explain anything that could be explained in three seconds in about four and a half minutes. And that's does a tremendous job. Scotty Pippen spelled his name with an I and his son spells it with a Y. I mean A ou. Aio. You almost got the vowels wrong there. But you take a look. I tell you what. I would get the vowels wrong. Man. Why sometimes only A vows. So. So yeah, I think, I think we got there. Yeah. I deserve it. I deserve it. Fritzy is so happy. We haven't gotten to the Fritzi impression yet.
Marcus Spears
I was just going to get to that. So. So we were rehearsing yesterday here in Green Bay, and Frank comes over, and all of a sudden Frank's observing everybody, and he just tried not to do. And then you just decided to do a Fritzy impersonation.
Daniel Jeremiah
Guys, I don't have the voice 100% yet. It's like you with. With your Trump impression where it's all hands right now. But there's a thing. I watch somebody's mouth, so if I watch. If I watch how the mouth moves, you can kind of tell how the person talks. If you watch their eyes. That's how I get how they think a little bit more. So Fritzi's a lot of times going to say something, and at the same time, he thinks it's going to crush, but he's also really worried that it's going to go real flat. I don't know how you can have. I don't know, Kyber. I don't know how you can have that kind of a bravado and at the same time be worried about what you're going to say. But. So his S's essence are in this. So the first thing I do is look at the S and it's. It's a kind of a. I. I was just trying to. I. And I've heard Seaton do it too. And you do more of a lisp. And it's. It's. And it's. You know, I was. I was just. And he explains, like, he'll say, well, I was just trying to. I was just trying to get. Explain what we were. We were going for with that kind of. And you know, and you just hope the batteries run out. It's like, oh, but so, like, oh, you guys want to play rhyme? Rhyme time is good. You're supposed to talk. So cuz I was starting to get it last night when he was there, cuz he was talking. And then when I can hear it while I'm doing it, you know, just kind of. You're just living me out there now.
Greg Rosenthal
He just let me die.
Daniel Jeremiah
Scary, scary, scary, scary. See?
Greg Rosenthal
Scary.
Daniel Jeremiah
See, when I hear the words. When I hear the words, imitation is usually flattering.
Marcus Spears
This is not one of those things.
Daniel Jeremiah
Hey, young lady. There's a lady over there. Can you come sit on my lap? That's awkward.
Marcus Spears
Who did you not get?
Daniel Jeremiah
Oh, there's a lot.
Marcus Spears
But you kept trying or you still keep trying?
Daniel Jeremiah
Fritzi is one of them working Toward that. But I think I don't. I. There's so many. If you haven't heard me do it, I can't. That's the thing. So. Because I get ripped so much when they're not very good and, like, don't have the cartoon version of the person yet.
Marcus Spears
So who frustrates you.
Daniel Jeremiah
As far as an impression? Let's see. I would love to be able to do a Ben Affleck or something like that. A Matt Damon, somebody. Somebody who's more subtle. I've found little things with some people.
Marcus Spears
What about Timothy Chalamet?
Daniel Jeremiah
I think. Yeah. Hey, Danny. How you doing, man? That sounds pretty good. You want to come down, put a mustache on and be in another movie?
Doug Gottlieb
There we go.
Marcus Spears
And we've done this before. Fritzy's Marge Simpson.
Daniel Jeremiah
Oh, it's great.
Marcus Spears
No, it's pretty good, right?
Daniel Jeremiah
No, there's a. Who's the. I'm trying to think play by play. Tnt.
Marcus Spears
Oh, Kevin Harley.
Daniel Jeremiah
That's fantastic. That is. That is a top notch. Come on, you're going to do it. The Nuggets are on a 12, six.
Marcus Spears
Run and the Bucks want to talk about it.
Daniel Jeremiah
This is the NBA on tnt.
Doug Gottlieb
That is.
Daniel Jeremiah
I've texted you before. I've texted him before during the show and said, that's one I could never get. And the problem is, now that you've gotten the. This is the NBA on tnt. And mine always turns into Marv Albert. Yes, but. So when you do that. Now that's the tag that. That's the perfect tag. But I could never use it because you use it. So it's one of those like, ah, he nailed it. Now I've got to find something different because that's the thing you've. You've latched onto with it, which is the perfect thing to do because no matter what you say, you end it with that and always.
Marcus Spears
Well, I appreciate that very much. Thanks.
Daniel Jeremiah
Now he's gonna do more.
Marcus Spears
There we go.
Daniel Jeremiah
Now I'm gonna sing. Now I'm gonna sing some.
Marcus Spears
This is the NBA on tnt. But what you do that makes you so brilliant is so wonderful.
Daniel Jeremiah
Wonderful is wonderful.
Marcus Spears
You. You do your impersonations in context. Like there's. Yeah, it's not just, hey, I'm gonna do an impersonation.
Daniel Jeremiah
Well, I think you do that here, right? I mean, it's usually. It's a throwing something. You were talking Stevie Stephen A. Smith before you throw it out in the midst of a conversation. I'm just having the conversation with myself when I do it. So That's.
Marcus Spears
You do Stephen A. Smith.
Daniel Jeremiah
I understand where you're coming from with some of these things, Mr. Patrick. When I first met Stephen A. He's like, he was, you know, he was at ESPN that he went to Fox for a little while and then he went back to espn. I saw him in an elevator when I was going to shoot the NFL on FOX stuff. And he said, Mr. Caliendo, of all the impressions and impersonations you do, do me a favor, don't ever, ever do me. And then I saw him at the Super Bowl a couple years ago, and there were like 50 people around, by the way. Like, there's like 50 people surrounding Stephen A. I got. You gotta understand, there's people trying to get at me. I, I'm, I'm. I could quite possibly be running for president, and that could happen, and we need to make sure I'm safe. But. So he's like that. But one of the, they asked him who the best Stephen A. Smith impression was, and he just seen me, so he said, me. There are other people like Jay Pharaoh and Jamie Foxx who do great, incredible impressions of him, probably better than me. Jay, I think Pharaoh might do the best one, but it was funny because he said it. And then I was just telling everybody, see, I got a great Stephen A. Smith impression. So it's cool when somebody acknowledges that. Even if. I know I, I just saw him a little bit ago, I was just a top of mind. So I take that.
Marcus Spears
But do you watch other.
Daniel Jeremiah
I try to stay away. I know I don't like to watch anybody because I will come across somebody once in a while and I say, that's that person's really good. I don't want to watch them. Do you listen to other people's sports? You don't want to listen to anything because then you could, your take could be influenced on that. There's a lot of people that watch this show in local markets and probably beyond that, you'll, if you listen to them, you'll hear the same or similar takes afterward. You guys kind of set the agenda a lot of the time, and there's a few shows that are out there that are like that, but you guys are definitely one where there's a lot of people go, what did they do today? Oh, let's do rhyme time, too.
Marcus Spears
God, I hope not.
Daniel Jeremiah
I actually enjoy it. See, that's the thing. We had that conversation. We had a conversation about Todd last night, and I said, yeah, you cut him off quickly. Sometimes you're like, I got you know, I was like, that's the funny thing. When Todd is not trying to be funny. He is hilarious when he is trying to be funny. It's like, stop trying to be funny so we can laugh. It's. It's.
Marcus Spears
But it's true.
Daniel Jeremiah
But it is. He'll say something. You'll be, ah. And then he'll try to explain his way out of it. You'll start to get mad. Sometimes everybody's like, no, keep going.
Marcus Spears
This is good.
Doug Gottlieb
This is gonna be good.
Marcus Spears
It's gonna end poorly. Frank will be performing all across the country. You can go to frankonstage.com for tickets. You're going to be in Appleton, Wisconsin. What do you think? Laugh my balls off as a comedy store.
Daniel Jeremiah
I'll tell you what, That's a good name. Like to open a box and look at that. I just realized what I said. That's a bad idea right there.
Marcus Spears
You did. You did John C. Reilly in Stepbrothers. I did a little bit of that.
Daniel Jeremiah
That's one of those. I love that you're getting into this while you're supposed to be doing the plug. Thanks, Dan. Did you. Did you touch my drum set? Did you touch my drum set? I think you touched my drum set. I did him in an animated Disney movie. Is. He's an ant. Did. Did you touch my anthill? Did you touch my anthill? Because it looks like somebody stepped on it. That's what it is, so. Because if you bring it up, it becomes Seth Rogen. Oh, I didn't even know we were doing that. Where's.
Marcus Spears
Whoa.
Daniel Jeremiah
Light up.
Marcus Spears
He'll be in Appleton, Skyline Comedy Club, the Funny Bone in Des Moines, and Desmonet. Desmone.
Daniel Jeremiah
I had the same flight attendant.
Marcus Spears
Oh, my God. When she was saying, you know, we are touching down in Chicago, and then we will be going to Desmonet. And I went, oh, my God. And I'm next to Paulie. I didn't correct her. And she said you could just see people go. Did she say Desmonet, Iowa?
Daniel Jeremiah
I'm pretty sure she said. Actually, she might say.
Marcus Spears
Frankonstage.Com great to see.
Daniel Jeremiah
Great to see you guys. Thanks, everybody.
Marcus Spears
Thank you. Thank you.
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The 40s and free agents Podcast with Daniel Jeremiah and Greg Rosenthal has prepared you for the 2025 N Draft.
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We've told you what last year's playoff teams need to return to the postseason.
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And how teams with new coaches should approach the draft.
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So as draft season comes to a close, we've got you covered. Before your favorite team goes on the clock, we'll break it all down once all 257 picks have been made.
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The Best of The Dan Patrick Show – April 23, 2025
Hosted by iHeartPodcasts and the Dan Patrick Podcast Network, "The Best of The Dan Patrick Show" episode compiles some of the most engaging and insightful moments from Dan Patrick’s renowned sports talk show. Featuring prominent guests from the sports world, the episode delves deep into NFL draft strategies, team dynamics, and personal anecdotes from seasoned professionals, all infused with Dan Patrick's signature humor.
Timestamp: 03:19 – 06:56
Dan Patrick welcomes former NFL player and current sports analyst Doug Gottlieb to discuss the intricacies of the 2025 NFL Draft. Doug opens up about his playing days, sharing memorable moments and the physical and mental challenges he faced on the field.
Notable Quote:
Doug Gottlieb [04:20]: "Imagine someone asking you to hold up £400 60 times. It was mentally exhausting but essential for our linebackers to make plays."
Doug emphasizes the evolving nature of defensive strategies, particularly the significance of defensive lines in contemporary football. He offers his perspective on key draft picks, highlighting the importance of securing top-tier pass rushers like Abdul Carter.
Notable Quote:
Doug Gottlieb [08:00]: "Generational pass rushers attached to Abdul Carter are game-changers. Their ability to disrupt offenses is unparalleled."
Doug also critiques past drafting decisions, reflecting on the missed opportunities with players like Aaron Rodgers, and stresses the necessity for teams to adapt their strategies to maintain competitiveness.
Notable Quote:
Doug Gottlieb [11:03]: "If I were drafting again, I would take Aaron Rodgers before me. Hindsight is 20/20, and those decisions define the trajectory of a franchise."
Timestamp: 29:34 – 44:08
The episode features an exclusive interview with Matt LaFleur, the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Matt discusses the Packers' preparation for the NFL Draft, outlining their approach to evaluating talent and making strategic selections to bolster their roster.
Notable Quote:
Matt LaFleur [30:30]: "Our scouting department does the heavy lifting. We focus our time on player development and ensuring we bring in the right talent to fit our system."
Matt delves into the challenges of drafting in a competitive environment, emphasizing the balance between securing high-impact players and building a cohesive team dynamic. He candidly addresses media pressures and the importance of maintaining confidentiality during the draft process.
Notable Quote:
Matt LaFleur [33:08]: "When evaluating players like Shador Sanders, it's crucial to assess how their traits translate to our defensive schemes. It's not just about athleticism; it's about fit and potential."
The conversation also touches upon off-field considerations, such as player character and the long-term vision for the team, highlighting Matt's comprehensive approach to team building.
Notable Quote:
Matt LaFleur [33:37]: "Character is paramount. We seek players who not only excel on the field but also embody the values and culture we strive to uphold."
Timestamp: 07:08 – 18:18
Throughout the episode, hosts Daniel Jeremiah and Greg Rosenthal engage in a detailed discussion about the pivotal role of defensive lines in today's NFL. They analyze how smaller, faster defenses have shifted the balance of power, necessitating a market correction in drafting strategies.
Notable Quote:
Daniel Jeremiah [10:04]: "The evolution of defenses demands that teams prioritize defensive line play. It's not just about stopping the run; it's about creating pressure on quarterbacks consistently."
Doug Gottlieb contributes his expertise by breaking down the strengths of specific players and how they can transform a team's defensive capabilities. The hosts explore various scenarios and draft prospects, offering predictions and strategic advice for teams looking to enhance their defenses.
Notable Quote:
Greg Rosenthal [16:08]: "Shador Sanders brings a level of aggression and skill that can redefine a defensive unit. His ability to read quarterbacks and disrupt plays is invaluable."
Timestamp: 22:35 – 29:58
In a segment promoting the "Dub Dynasty" podcast hosted by Israel Gutierrez, the discussion shifts focus to the Golden State Warriors’ sustained success in the NBA. The segment highlights the strategic coaching decisions, player development, and the core team dynamics that have contributed to the Warriors' dominance.
Notable Quote:
Israel Gutierrez [22:15]: "Building trust with players and allowing them to take the next step, rather than tearing them down, has been pivotal in maintaining the Warriors' dynasty."
The hosts delve into key coaching moments, the importance of player relationships, and the impact of leaders like Stephen Curry on the team's culture and performance.
Notable Quote:
Marcus Spears [26:10]: "Earning the trust of players like Klay Thompson and Draymond Green has been essential. Their commitment and synergy on the court are what make the Warriors formidable."
Timestamp: 41:07 – 66:56
Adding a lighthearted touch to the episode, comedian Frank Caliendo joins the hosts to showcase his impressive impersonations of sports personalities. His playful interactions and comedic skits provide a refreshing break from the intense sports analysis, highlighting the camaraderie and dynamic chemistry among the hosts.
Notable Quote:
Frank Caliendo [48:50]: "I've never hurt anybody but myself," humorously impersonates a guest, adding levity to the conversation.
Caliendo’s ability to mimic voices and personalities not only entertains but also underscores the show's versatile format, blending serious analysis with humor to engage a diverse audience.
Notable Quote:
Marcus Spears [65:03]: "Frankonstage.com will have you laughing your socks off as Frank brings his unique style to every impersonation."
Timestamp: 66:56 – 89:07
As the episode draws to a close, the hosts reflect on the day's discussions, reiterating key insights and thanking their guests for their valuable contributions. Dan Patrick emphasizes the importance of staying informed and engaged with the latest sports developments, encouraging listeners to participate in future episodes.
Notable Quote:
Dan Patrick [89:06]: "Thanks for joining us on this best-of episode. Stay tuned for more in-depth analysis and entertaining segments in our upcoming shows."
The episode concludes with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the audience's support, leaving listeners with a blend of knowledge and amusement.
Conclusion
"The Best of The Dan Patrick Show" effectively encapsulates the essence of Dan Patrick's influential sports talk show. Through insightful discussions with industry experts like Doug Gottlieb and Matt LaFleur, coupled with entertaining segments featuring Frank Caliendo, the episode offers a comprehensive and engaging experience for both avid sports fans and casual listeners. By blending serious analysis with humor, the show maintains its reputation as a premier destination for sports commentary and entertainment.