The Dan Patrick Show: Best of the Week

Date: August 23, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick (with the Danettes)
Network: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This "Best of the Week" episode on The Dan Patrick Show features a blend of in-depth NFL quarterback analysis, the trajectory of young talents, evolving sports business models, baseball's playoff drama, and a memorable conversation with legendary musician John Fogerty. Dan and his team provide sharp sports insights, poignant questions on league management, and signature humor throughout.

NFL Quarterback Carousel & Team Decision-Making

Main Segment: 02:43–17:15

Key Topics:

• Indianapolis Colts selecting Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson as starter
• The "bust" label and its unfair attachment to players over GM/coaches
• The developmental arc of young quarterbacks in today’s NFL
• Comparisons to Jalen Milroe, Trey Lance, Zach Wilson and more
• Organizational patience, or lack thereof, with high-drafted QBs

Discussion Points & Insights:

• Dan voices skepticism over the Colts' choice, noting the high stakes for coaches and GMs:
  "Your job's probably, you know, hanging in the balance there. But this is what we do. Anthony Richardson didn't say, hey, I'm the fourth best player in the draft. Chris Ballard's the GM. Why is it the player is always the bust, not the GM or the coach?" (05:02)

• On the risk and developmental needs of Anthony Richardson:
  "He was a project. But I think every quarterback who comes into the NFL is a project of sorts. It's just varying degrees.” (05:11)
  "The bottom line is they're all projects." (07:47)

• Evaluations and pitfalls in NFL draft process:
  "You've got to have at least 30 starts, then you're ready or you're more ready. But, you know, the bottom line is they're all projects.” (07:47) "We fall in love with one or two plays...We’re so highlight driven." (13:31)

• Organization impatience and the merry-go-round of QBs:
  "It's two years and we move on. And then you'll bring in somebody else...Because this is what you ultimately hear: Boy, that quarterback class for next year is great. So you're already thinking, all right, what are we going to do next year?" (09:11)

• Factors beyond athleticism for quarterback success:
  "It's not necessarily athleticism. It is, how do I lead?...It comes down to every single day, every single game, all of those moments." (12:42)

Notable Quotes:

• Dan Patrick:
  "Anthony Richardson and some of these younger quarterbacks...just a piece of property that has a great view or the potential for something really nice. But can you play the position?" (13:13)

Analysis from the Danettes:

• Paulie’s historical perspective:
  "The Colts, going back to when Anthony Richardson was a rookie, ignored everything you would do with a rookie who's a project...They announced him as the starter...and he got hurt in Games 2 and 3, and that curtailed him. The other thing is, Patrick Mahomes sat his rookie year." (14:56)

• On risk profiles:
  "'Imagine if Cam Newton didn't do anything in college.' Really...Anthony Richardson got benched...tons of upside, it's going to be one of the bigger risks if someone takes him in the first round." (16:48)

Baseball’s Home Run Derby & Playoff Mindsets

Segment: 23:14–28:16

Key Topics:

• Yankees' current home run tear and postseason prospects
• Importance of pitching over offense in the postseason
• Shohei Ohtani's struggles and evolving MVP odds
• NL and AL MVP race landscape

Discussion Points:

• On the Yankees’ surge:
  "They’ve hit 14 home runs in the last two games…This is about postseason success…If you’re going to win a World Series, it’s going to be about pitching come September and certainly October.” (23:14)

• On Ohtani as a pitcher and a possible Dodgers reliever:
  "There could be a possibility of a relief appearance for Shohei Ohtani, come postseason time…But as far as the starting pitching, he looked pedestrian last night against Colorado." (25:19)

• On Ohtani’s MVP aura:
  "His homers are a little down, his batting average is a bit down…but it’s like his aura is going to win him these things...he's bigger than anyone else, clearly." (26:21, 26:47)

Notable Quotes:

• Dan Patrick:
  "Kyle Schwarber is pretty much one dimensional, but I do think he should be in the race." (26:47) "The race is really in the American League with Aaron Judge at -200 and Cal Raleigh is hanging in there." (26:56)

The Business of Sports: Expansion, Globalization & Fan Experience

Segment: 28:16–37:34

Key Topics:

• Potential for the Super Bowl to be held in London, NFL’s international push
• Revenue growth as the core driver for sports league expansion and realignment
• Comparison to changes in MLB, NBA, and golf
• Fan fatigue and increasing costs for consumers

Discussion Points:

• On international Super Bowl:
  "Now, London wants this...I think it's inevitable...I don't know if there's any of us who will turn it off or not tune in because it's not in the United States...Every sport's looking for growth." (28:38–31:30)

• On over-saturation and subscription fatigue:
  "We haven't found that you can be—you'll push yourself away from the sports buffet." (35:14)
  "If you want to watch all the NFL games this season, it's probably going to cost you $800 plus in subscriptions...four years ago, I would say it was about 199 [dollars]." (35:33)

• On leadership attitudes:
  "Roger Goodell, he's a businessman. It's growth of the game. It's not necessarily for the betterment of the game." (33:52)

Notable Quotes:

• Paulie:
  "You're getting to the point...If you want to watch all the NFL games this season, it's probably gonna cost you $800+ in subscriptions." (35:33)
• Dan Patrick:
  "It's not going down, by the way...They're gonna push it to the last possible cent that we're willing to spend." (36:43)

Special Guest: John Fogerty – Baseball, Legacy, and Music

Segment: 42:55–51:12

Highlights:

• John Fogerty, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman, celebrates new album "Legacy" (re-recordings with his sons Shane & Tyler)
• Discusses the immortal song "Center Field"—only song in the Baseball Hall of Fame—connection between baseball and American identity
• Personal stories about the inspiration, bat/guitar, and shout-out to Jackie Robinson in his lyrics
• Reflections on Woodstock, aging as a singer, and regaining control of his master recordings after 50 years

Notable Quotes & Moments:

• On “Center Field” and its creation:
  "All of that stuff started coming out when I was playing that guitar lick and I realized I had a song that could be Center Field." – John Fogerty (44:38)

• On the unique “bat guitar”:
  "I thought, well, you know, I'm going to be touring pretty soon. Wow, it'd be cool to be able to play Center Field on a baseball bat." – John Fogerty (45:33)

• On referencing Jackie Robinson:
  "Absolutely...it's a line that's in a Chuck Berry song…And so that I just sort of borrowed that in my homage to Jackie Robinson. After all, if I'm writing a baseball song, he better be in there.” – John Fogerty (46:36)

• On regaining his music rights:
  "Finally, after more than 50 years of trying, I finally got the ownership of those songs back…this time involving my family…it was a family endeavor." – John Fogerty (47:30–48:27)

• On singing at age 80:
  "I know my falsetto's not quite as strong and pure as it used to be, but it's certainly as strong. I'm certainly as loud as I ever was...all those miles of running kinda helped my stamina." – John Fogerty (50:32)

Memorable Dan Patrick Story:

• On meeting John Fogerty at Howard Stern’s birthday:
  "Immediately I'm told by somebody, hey, John Fogerty wants to meet you...He listens every morning in Los Angeles. And I said, okay, this has already proven to be a great night." – Dan Patrick (51:12)

Quick Hits & Other Sports Topics

Throughout the Show

• Golf:

  • PGA Tour Championship odds: "This is Tiger-like..." – Dan Patrick (27:21)

• College Football:

  • Early weeks, betting lines, ‘the games no one cares about...but I do.’
  • Expansion talk (playoff size, March Madness seeding, conference movement)

• Other:

  • The importance of coaching stability in QB development (15:29–16:05)
  • Touchpoints on European soccer streaming model as an analog for NFL packaging issues (36:52)

Most Memorable Quotes

• Dan Patrick, on quarterback development:
  "You can have great athleticism, great talent, but you have to have a mind for the game. But you also have to have a coaching staff that doesn't have turnover..." (15:29)

• Dan Patrick, on sports business:
  "Every one of these sports, it's about the growth. How do we grow it? How do we make more money? And that's happening right now..." (33:33)

• John Fogerty, on legacy:
  "Finally...I finally got the ownership of those songs back...It was a family endeavor and, you know, a lot of love in that respect, making this record." (47:30–48:27)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Colts QB Debate, Daniel Jones vs. Anthony Richardson: 02:43–17:15
• QB Development, NFL Draft Risk: 04:35–17:15
• Baseball, Yankees & Ohtani: 23:14–28:16
• Super Bowl in London & Growth of Sports: 28:16–37:34
• Fan Experience, Streaming Costs: 35:33–37:34
• Interview – John Fogerty: 42:55–51:12

Conclusion

This episode captures what makes "The Dan Patrick Show" a pillar of sports commentary: sharp analysis, honest debate on the pressures facing players and franchises, broad industry perspective, and engaging interviews beyond the field of play. It’s essential listening—whether you’re here for quarterback talk, reflections on what makes a Hall of Fame song, or the broader moves in the sports business ecosystem.