The Dan Patrick Show
Episode: Week 3 – Jazz Star Kevin Love, Chris Simms Previews TNF
Date: November 13, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode features exclusive interviews, insight, and humor from the world of sports, focusing on two segments: a candid conversation with Utah Jazz forward Kevin Love about his NBA journey, mental health advocacy, and off-court ventures; and an in-depth NFL discussion with analyst Chris Simms, previewing Thursday Night Football and broader league narratives.

Key Discussion Points

1. Kevin Love Interview (02:43–19:53)

Reflecting on Career Highlights

• Historic "31-31" Game:
  Kevin recalls his record-setting 31-point, 31-rebound game, noting it followed a particularly poor performance:

  "I had just come off a game against the Lakers... I didn't score... so I needed to make my presence known. That kind of started the streak of double doubles—50-plus in a row." (04:17)

• Toughest Matchups: Love discusses the players who most challenged him—Dirk Nowitzki "defensively... there was just nothing you could do," and Kevin Garnett as the "superpower in the east" when Love entered the league. He adds a litany of talented bigs ("Zach Randolph, Pau Gasol, Tim Duncan, Blake Griffin, LaMarcus Aldridge, Dirk") as aging contributors (05:17).

NBA Finals Moment & Defensive Stand on Steph Curry

• Love recounts his iconic switch onto Curry in the final minute of Game 7:

  "They wanted to call me up... I kept my feet down... I blacked out... contested a heavily contested shot... People remember that last game and, you know, that stop was a huge moment in my career." (06:17–08:25)

Addressing Media Narratives

• Discusses public reaction to a "disappointing" Cooper Flagg comparison headline and assures Dan there is no animosity:

  “I'm very comfortable in my career, very comfortable where I'm at now... No hard feelings because I know the context in which you said it in and what people wanted to get out of it on the other side. But again, like, if you want me to be pissed off, we could make some good head[lines].” (10:06)

Memories of Kobe Bryant

• Love recalls his best memory with Kobe: being randomly drug-tested after the 2012 gold medal game, resulting in "about half an hour of just Kobe and myself talking all things, just about life and kids and career." (11:02)

On LeBron James

• On getting yelled at by LeBron:

  “When I first got to Cleveland, I had bad habits... didn’t know what it meant to sacrifice… looking in the mirror and understanding things weren’t adding up. But... he saw something more in me... it definitely added to these grays here and that silver fox.” (13:07)

Shift Naturals—Wellness Endeavor

• Kevin discusses investing in Shift Naturals, a hemp-based beverage company for "unwinding from the grind," stressing wellness and work-life balance. (15:13)

Mental Health Advocacy

• Shares the story behind his public breakthrough on mental health:

  “So much of the time I was able to just lean into basketball... that being taken away, the team didn't know what was going on... I was afraid I was going to be found out... There was some good to be done by sharing my story.”

  “My idea was to just help that next person... maybe you can change the trajectory of their life.” (16:21–19:03)
  He credits DeMar DeRozan as a catalyst and partner in destigmatizing athletes’ mental health.

Notable Quotes (by Timestamp)

• [04:17] Kevin Love: “That season was certainly a breakout year for me. I ended up being, I believe, most improved at the end of that season. And here we are, season 18. So I'm still here. I got gray hair, it's matching the shirt.”
• [07:05] Kevin Love (on defending Steph): “It’s like old school when Will Ferrell goes up there and does the debate and he, like, fully blacks out. That is exactly what happened.”
• [11:02] Kevin Love: “We get drug tested—and we just had to sit there, and I think we probably got about, you know, 30ish, maybe half an hour of just Kobe and myself talking all things, just about life and kids and career... A very special moment for me.”
• [13:07] Kevin Love: “When I first got to Cleveland, I had bad habits... I didn’t know what it meant to sacrifice... Things weren’t adding up as I would have liked. And I think the adjustment curve... was tough for me that first year.”

2. Chris Simms NFL Segment (26:21–41:53)

Eagles’ Offense & A.J. Brown

• Simms analyzes the Eagles’ offensive stagnation compared to last year:

  “They're not extremely creative, right? The quarterback is not surgical playing within the pocket. They lack a creative schematical attack on a week to week basis... When you see Jalen Hurts in the passing game have a good game, what happens? The team has to play run defense so we can just throw a go ball to AJ Brown.” (27:02)

• Supports Brown airing frustrations, but notes the team should do more to leverage his talent.

TNF Preview: Drake May vs. Jets

• Praises May's aggression and development; expects problems from tough Jets defense, but skeptical of the Jets’ offense sustaining competitiveness.
• On Josh McDaniels: "It's like early years Brady offense right now... a little more run, then a 20-yard laser downfield." (30:42)

NFL MVP Race

• Simms’ frontrunners: Matthew Stafford, Drake May, Jonathan Taylor. Stafford is lauded for “phenomenal” play and “gunslinger” mentality while limiting turnovers (31:17).

Underrated Teams & Playoff Field

• Seattle Seahawks called a “legitimate” contender (“They're the team everybody's sleeping on... Seattle can go to the Super Bowl. They're that good.” 32:29).
• Details Seattle’s run-pass balance, aggressive play-action, and formidable defense.

Quarterback Evaluation & Rookie Development

• On Vikings’ QB situation: Believes team prefers Daniel Jones, but is committed to grooming JJ McCarthy despite expected “bumps in the road” (34:07).
• Jaden Daniels: Criticizes "fickle" fan/press reaction to his injury, likens rookie QB class (Daniels, Williams, May) as exceptional but notes durability concerns for Daniels (35:13).
• Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson: "If you want to win a Super Bowl, you gotta run an offense... He hasn't totally gotten there yet, but he's getting there." (36:42)

Other Storylines

• Giants’ Brian Daboll ouster and mishandling of Jackson Dart’s development (38:19).
• Jameis Winston’s personality: “He is hilarious. He's funny. It's natural.” But not a preferred starting QB over Russell Wilson (40:21).

Notable Quotes (by Timestamp)

• [27:02] Chris Simms: “They're not extremely creative, right... They're very simple that way. And I say that because I know that. I've been told by people that played there, coached there... That's the issue.”
• [32:29] "They're the team everybody's sleeping on... Seattle can go to the Super Bowl. They're that good."
• [35:24] “I'm so sick of the fickle nature of fans right now... Jaden Daniels is phenomenal. This is the only issue you really had... is he's frail.”
• [40:21] “Jameis Winston, I think, was afraid for a long time to show his true personality... I really love being around him. He is hilarious.”

Memorable Moments & Listener Engagement

• Kevin Love humorously offers to fake being angry at Dan for better headlines:

  “But again, like, if you want me to be pissed off, you know, we could make some good head[lines].” (10:58)

• Love’s reflection on adjusting to LeBron and Kyrie:

  “We were a team that thrived under chaos.” (13:07)

• Candid acknowledgment from Chris Simms about Russell Wilson’s current mentality:

  “I don't think Russell Wilson plays to win games anymore. I think he just plays not to lose.” (40:52)

Listener Q&A & Show Segments (47:25+)

• Callers discuss NBA All-Star format, Michael Jordan’s media presence, and NCAA basketball bets.
• Dan and the crew exchange learned facts and sports trivia, keeping the tone lively and conversational.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Kevin Love Interview Begins: 02:43
• Kevin Love on 31-31 game: 04:17
• Defending Steph Curry in Finals: 06:09–08:25
• On Cooper Flagg headline: 08:25–10:58
• On Kobe Bryant memory: 11:02
• On LeBron James: 13:07
• Shift Naturals discussion: 15:13
• On mental health breakthrough: 16:21–19:03
• NFL with Chris Simms Begins: 26:21
• Eagles/AJ Brown analysis: 27:02
• Seattle Seahawks as dark horse: 32:29
• Rookie QB class: 35:24
• Jameis Winston personality: 40:21

Tone & Style

The episode maintains Dan Patrick's trademark blend of casual storytelling, humor, and insider analysis. Both Love and Simms are candid and open, mixing behind-the-scenes anecdotes with pointed observations about their respective fields.

Summary

This episode is a must-listen for sports fans craving authentic perspectives from NBA and NFL insiders. Kevin Love’s segment is an impressive mix of vulnerability, career reflection, and personality, while Chris Simms delivers sharp, data-backed analysis of current NFL events, especially ahead of Thursday’s big game. The show’s conversational, sometimes irreverent nature makes advanced insights accessible and compelling for diehard and casual fans alike.