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Dan Beyer
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Steve Covino
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Dan Beyer
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Iowa Sam
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Steve Covino
As the world changes, we look for what endures.
Iowa Sam
We are coming on the air with breaking news right now.
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Dan Beyer
One era to the next.
Steve Covino
Trust is the anchor for NBC Nightly News.
Iowa Sam
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Steve Covino
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Steve Covino
Oh yeah, the greatest show that ever was the Cavino show. Am I right? Yeah. Yeah. But it's not a show without you. Not you Danbire. Without you. Not you Danny G. Without you. Not you Iowa Sam, you. Fox Sports Radio Nation. Yes.
Dan Beyer
Not you spot.
Steve Covino
No. Everybody YouTube. Spotty boy. Spotty's on the videos at Covino and Rich. In fact, we're streaming live on fox Sports Radio's YouTube page. But it's an even better show when Danny G. Is here. Super producing on the phones at 87799 on Fox. Dan Byers got your updates. Sam is here and we be rocking out Hell yeah. Broadcasting live from the Fox Sports Radio studio. And after the show, the podcast goes up. If you miss any of today's show, be sure to listen to the podcast. Search Covino and Rich. Where is Rich? You'll find out. Wherever you get your podcast, be sure to follow and review the podcast. Rate it five stars again. It's a Thursday. We're throwing it back. Old school. Win 50 hits. Reminiscent and we get you involved Fox Sports Radio Nation. So save the number and be dialing 87799 on Fox. We're throwing it back to movies. Very famous sports scene in this very famous 80s classic. There's an anniversary today and we're going to pose a question. What's your favorite 80s 90s sort of movie? We'll explain, but it's NBA Finals Thursday. Super pumped about that. The only thing that's reminding me that it's Thursday is the Finals. Danny G. And D.B. because to me it feels like a Friday. I keep thinking it's Friday.
Danny G
You were actually preparing weekend hobnobbing when we were on the phone earlier.
Steve Covino
Dude, I've been saying to everybody, it's Friday. I'm on the radio on SiriusXM saying it's Friday, it's Thursday. I'm getting ahead of myself.
Dan Beyer
I blame last week because of the Memorial Day holiday. You felt it was a short week. So you're used to a shorter week. Then you come into this week and it's back to normal, but it feels longer than what it did. So now you're saying that it's a Friday.
Steve Covino
You know what? I'll roll with that. Dan Byer got my back, and he's got your updates. Great to see you, D.B. thanks for hanging out with me today. And thanks again, Fox Sports Radio Nation, 87799 on Fox. Everything at Covino and Rich and at Fox Sports Radio. Now, before we talk the NBA Finals and everything Adam Silver, as. As Iowa Sam calls him Nosferatu, has to say about it, I want to let you know why I'm in New Jersey. I'm in New Jersey and Rich is at a Metscape. We get around. I came to New Jersey to film something. Early tomorrow morning, I'm going to be filming something for the History Channel. Right. And I'll explain why. But I also want to remind you guys that if you don't have your real ID yet, you're gonna get hassled and haggled like I did and patted down. And I know I'm supposed to know, and I know they've been telling everybody for a long time, and I know they've extended it, but I thought we still had time. And. No, you don't. So here I am, rocking like a hurricane, trying to get through tsa, trying to get through security to catch my flight last night, and they asked for my id. They put it in that little thing, and they're like, you got any other form of id? And I was like, why? Am I that much more handsome now than I was in my license? I'm like, is it the scruff? Is it the glasses? And like, no, you don't have the real id. I'm like, I thought I had more time. They're like, nope, sorry.
Dan Beyer
You only had four years.
Steve Covino
I know you only had four. It was like 10.
Danny G
Yeah.
Steve Covino
I wasn't buying into it. I didn't find the importance.
Dan Beyer
I think this was a Clinton thing. Yeah. Bill Clinton.
Steve Covino
You sure? Maybe Ronald Reagan approved this. And I'm finally getting around Bush did it.
Dan Beyer
But like George the Father Bush, hw. I think Gavino's right, because when he told Gorbachev to tear down that wall, he also said, let's implement real id. I think that was it.
Steve Covino
That was it.
Dan Beyer
Yeah.
Steve Covino
Or was it when George Bush said, read my lips, no new taxes and get real id? I forget either way. I know it's been a thing that we had to get. And of course, when it comes to crastinating, I'm a professional, guys. So I'm there and I'm like, well, now what? So now they basically just got to do extra security check on you, pat you down, tap on the huevos. Now I'm sitting in line like an idiot. They did let me through. But we've been promoting this party that we're having. We're doing a Fox Sports Radio live broadcast in Vegas, June 20th, and we invited everybody. If you're getting on a plane for that, getting on a plane for anything, your passport trumps everything. Trump, Trump's everything. So at least have your passport on standby or be responsible, not like Steve Covino, and get the real id.
Dan Beyer
I'm gonna be honest, because I traveled, too. This is my first day back on the show for a while. So I traveled, traveled yesterday, and a woman in front of me didn't have real id. And I completely judged her. Completely.
Steve Covino
I don't blame you because she had 10 years.
Dan Beyer
Yeah, yeah, exactly.
Steve Covino
But you know what? Hold on. If you think Danny G or Sam has real id, I think you're mistaken. My money would say they don't.
Danny G
I think you're mistaken because I've had mine for a couple of years now.
Steve Covino
I've had it for like seven.
Iowa Sam
Seven years now.
Steve Covino
I'm pretty sure. As Nixon was announcing his resignation, he said, one last thing before I go. I'm going to start real IDs. Are you sure it wasn't Clinton when he said, I did not have sexual relations with that woman and get your real ID. I think it was in the 90s.
Danny G
It was actually JFK before he was assassinated on this date in history.
Steve Covino
Yo, dude, I felt so dumb. And like I said, here I am telling everybody to join us in Vegas. Guys, have your real id. That's your reminder. Don't be like Steve Covino and. Or bring your passport if you don't have it. But now, when I fly back from Jersey to Los Angeles after this weekend, you know, I have to get patted down and go through all the hassles and the hops because I'm an idiot. That's why. You know why? Because I'm so dedicated to Fox Sports Radio. I don't have time. That's why. I mean, it was only part of FDR's New Deal. I know. Seriously, Spot, why didn't you remind me? I blame all you guys for not reminding me. But anyway, get the real id or bring your passport if you're traveling. That's your reminder.
Danny G
And get ready to pay for your bags. Now in Southwest, I know Right.
Steve Covino
And before we talk NBA Finals. Right. And Adam Silver and what he had to say about it and your thoughts on it. I want to let you know why I'm in New Jersey. It's not just to eat pizza, gain £20, and Taylor ham sandwiches on standby. It's. Yeah, to see my family. It's a great free trip to see my family. But I'm filming this show, the History Channel. It's my fourth series that I'm on, and it's an existing series, but it's my first time on this show on the History Channel.
Danny G
Tinker Toys Built America.
Steve Covino
Yes. No, no, no. I can't say what it is yet because it's not out. But I will tell you it has something to do with great discoveries and finds. So before we get into it, do you guys have any amazing finds that come to mind? Because as I discussed with Spot earlier on our Patreon, Covino and Rich on Patreon, it's so few and far between. You find anything of value? Find money. How many times in your life did you find money? Maybe. Maybe five times in your life.
Danny G
Sounds about right.
Steve Covino
I found a $20 bill last night walking out of Ralph's Supermarket. But, Spot, that's what's crazy about your story. Yeah, like, you found a $20 bill. Last time I found a $20 bill is probably 10 years ago. So, like, do you have a great find that comes to mind? Maybe you were rummaging through your grandpa's attic and you found a sweet baseball card. Do you have a fine. You were thrifting. You were at a garage sale. Do you have a crazy discovery that comes to mind for you as I get ready to discuss this stuff for the History Channel? That's not exactly what we're talking about, but it has to do with that sort of stuff. Do any of these things come to mind for you? Because for me, I'll let you think about it. Fox Sports Radio Nation, 87799 on Fox. Everything at Covino and Rich. I remember finding out that my uncles collected baseball cards when they were kids. And there was rumors that they're in cigar boxes at an old property that my grandma still owned, and they're somewhere in the basement. If the flood didn't ruin them, maybe they're there somewhere, somehow. Dude, I had my dad drive me to another town far away to rummage through that stuff. I found Mickey Mantle cards. I found. Yeah, I found Bob Clemente cards, old Roberto Clemente cards, Roger Maris, Stan Musial, Hank Aarons, and, dude, Finders keepers. Unless, of course, it's somebody's wallet and there's money in it, then do the right thing. But as a kid in that day, at that time when baseball was life and cards were everything, you can't imagine, or maybe you can, how I felt finding these treasures. I still haven't until this day. So does anything come to mind for you guys?
Dan Beyer
I'll tell you this much, Covino, because I've thought about this. I don't have any huge fines, but I've thought about, what if I went to a rummage sale and found something? I've seen my TikTok algorithm. I don't know if it's popped up of, like, this one picture that had, like, a photograph of Billy the Kid or something like that that someone got at a rummage sale.
Steve Covino
Yeah.
Dan Beyer
And it's the. I thought about, what if I went to a rummage sale and found something of value? Would I tell the people who sold it?
Steve Covino
Dude, it's so funny you say that, DB because that's the premise of one of the stories I'm discussing for the History Channel. It's a moral dilemma. If they're selling it for a dollar because it means nothing to them, but you know, it has value, do you let them know? What would you do?
Dan Beyer
Yeah, I think I would have to. And this could be a variety of things, especially if we're talking about, like, mucho bucks here. I almost feel like trading cards, in a way, are fair game because that's where everybody looks for. But I think that you would have to, like, if. If there was a golf club. That's another thing that I've seen on TikTok is maybe somebody's got a putter that was very high quality or rare.
Danny G
Yeah.
Dan Beyer
And you were able to find that Maybe it's like 900 bucks or a thousand bucks. Maybe you just kind of chalk that up and say, hey, this is. You know, this is just a good, good find by me. Too bad for them. I cashed out. But if you have anything that I think, at least with a comma in it, that you have to at least consider going back and saying, hey, this is. I found this at your rummage sale. I got it for a buck fifty, but this is actually how much it's worth.
Steve Covino
DB You're a better guy than most. And here's the. Yeah, like, yo, props to you, man, because I think if someone's selling something for five bucks and it's worth 5,000, those are the rummage gods shining on you. That day and here's how I rationalize it. They're selling it for five bucks because they see no value in it. That's almost shame on them. But if I find value in that and it's not like maybe any personal connection to them, I think you just offer them a little more. Like, hey, you know, I know you're selling it for five bucks. Here's 100. Thanks a lot. Later, like, that's what I think you do in that moment. Unless there's a personal connection that maybe they should know about, if you have that knowledge. But like Rick from Pawn Stars always says, you're also taking that chance on whether or not it's real. You still have to get it graded. You still have to do a lot of the legwork. So it is a moral question. But based on that and based on the reason why I'm here, do you have. Maybe it's a sports find. Maybe it's something you found in the attic. Maybe it's something cool that comes to mind. Just something to think about. You can call in you get, hit us up on social media at Covino and Rich. But these moments are so few and far between that. Like I said, when's the last time you even found some cash? It's probably been a minute, a long time.
Dan Beyer
Like there's, I mean, to go to a rummage sale. I also think, I don't know if you guys feel the same way, if you have driven past a rummage sale past 12, that all of the experts have already been there since 8am and have found anything good. Now, I haven't been to rummage sale in years, but I would think that any of the stuff that is, that is worth the value has been gone and been picked over by noon.
Steve Covino
I had an estate sale for my family house last year in New Jersey. And yeah, they advertise it, people will line up hours before just to be the first to get in and do the first pick over of all the.
Dan Beyer
Good stuff because they have an eye.
Steve Covino
For that kind of stuff. Yeah. You know what Spot told me? He said he found a ball with some lady's name on it. Oh, Babe Ruth or something. I don't know. I was like, what? So anyway, something to think about. Danny G. I got a feeling you haven't found money or found anything good in a long time.
Danny G
It's been a while. In high school, I actually found an old cartridge because we had an electronics ROP class. They were like broken down VCRs and old technology that they would let us work on and there was some machine. It was prior to VCRs, and I was working on this thing and an old, like, cartridge popped out of it. And it says Super Bowl 1 on it. And it has, like, the graphics and everything. I'm not sure if it's worth the money. I've held onto it all these years, but it's like some old Silicon Valley technology that didn't catch on. Kind of like Betamax.
Dan Beyer
Well, you should look into it because it does have value. I think the NFL Network even did something a couple of years ago where they were able to splice together two broadcasts because there were two networks that were actually doing super bowl one at the time where they were able to put together, like, a broadcast of the game. So it actually. Yeah, you may. You may be onto something. Danny G. That's wild.
Steve Covino
Yeah, you should look. Look that. It looked that up. I was. Sam, any stories for you?
Iowa Sam
Oh, only thing I can think of that happened recently was finding a single a $1 bill on the bench at a bus stop a few months ago. I mean, one $1 bill and I gladly took it.
Dan Beyer
That's like half your salary.
Steve Covino
You know what? It's so few and far between. It's so rare that this happens, that when you see that $1 bill, you actually look over your shoulder. You think you're being punked by somebody. Like anybody. Is this anybody's? But no, it's your lucky day. Share your stories at Cavino and Rich. And again, that's why I'm here in Jersey. I'll be talking about this sort of stuff. I'll give you all the details when I can for the History Channel tomorrow, and I'll let you know when that airs. But today, Thursday is a super dope night. We're going to be throwing it back. I'm going to be hanging with my parents. I'll be ordering some pizza here in Jersey, be watching game one of the NBA Finals. Now, Rich and I, we've been debating this for the past week. Plus, Rich, who's not here, he's at the Mets game. We're gonna make fun of him. Trust me, he's real quick. And he's not the only one. In fact, I love when he brings it up because it's sort of the vibe and temperature of society. He's real quick to always bring up, man, the ratings are not gonna be that good. Man, the networks are going to hate this matchup. Man, if it was the Knicks or if someone else was in it, the finals would be a lot Better because the ratings are really going to stink. And my immediate reaction is always, who cares? Who cares what the ratings are? I never care about that. As far as newsworthy. Okay, I get it. You want to bring up, you know, what's hot in the box office, what are the ratings. It's to me, just a blip on the radar. It's part of the story, but it's not the whole story. So when people talk about the ratings in small markets and no one's going to care about OKC and the Pacers, I always bring it back to fights because it's always the marquee fights that let you down and it's the undercards that tend to bring it a lot. The games, the fights, the pitching matchups that you weren't expecting to be good are always the good ones. The ones that are hyped up or big markets or, or, or, you know, flamethrowers, Johnson versus Clemens. It always turns out to be a dud. So for me, it's about the matchups. It's not necessarily the cities, the markets, the marquee names or anything like that. Yeah, it would have been great for the NBA and great for ratings if the Knicks moved on. But maybe, just maybe, and again, trying to give you more reason to tune in tonight, maybe this is the better matchup. You got two young teams that, hey, maybe not everybody does know a lot about these teams, but did you know about the Oklahoma City Thunder when it was a young Harden and Westbrook and all these young cats coming up? No, but you got to know them. Did you know a whole lot about Steph Curry and his run with the Golden State Warriors? No, but you got to know them. Hey, shame on you for not tuning into the playoffs, but this is your chance to know these Halliburtons and SGAs of the world. This could be the start of something dope. And just because it's not big market teams doesn't mean it's not going to be a big market matchup. You see what I mean? Like a high profile battle.
Dan Beyer
Absolutely see your point. And I think that your argument of is this the start of something big with Oklahoma City is probably the strongest one that we have out there for people that only want to watch like the top level stuff. Maybe it's kind of like your opportunity to hear a band that's going to make it big right before they make it big. You want to, you want to have that, that, that jump on everyone else that I heard them way before or I was at this concert. Now waiting to the NBA Finals for, you know, for them being in the first time maybe a little late, but I think that there is something to that. And this is, and you know, I've said that I don't feel that this, this NBA champion is going to be thought of as one of the greats and I could very well be proven wrong. And I said you could stack him up to most of the champs, if not all the champs of the last 40 years of my lifetime at least. And I think it could be the weakest champion that we have. But the flip side, the side that you're talking about, this could be the start of something great. This could be the start of the run. This could be the start of, you know, maybe it's that next spurs dynasty, if you will, you know, that ends up running for so long because they do have the ability with how many draft picks they have and the maneuvering that they could do with the flexibility that they have. Plus just having a star like sga, I think that that's, that's a fair argument for those that want to, that, that like the finals of the past or like that dominant team. That's a good, good reason why you.
Steve Covino
Would want to watch this and maybe not even just run or, or start of something as far as franchise. Maybe it's the start of a sweet rivalry. Maybe this is the start of a sweet rivalry. Two young teams that maybe you don't know a whole lot about but you should have been tuning. That's why I always tune in extra for the playoffs. So that you are aware when it happens. Now, it's not even about what I think. It's about what you guys think. Fox Sports Radio Nation. I do want to get you involved, but I also want to let you know what Adam Silver thinks about it because he was talking about it on NBA Central and I'm going to tell you what he had to say about it next right here on fox Sports Radio. Plus old school. When 50 hits stick around, it's more Covino. The Covino shows where it's at. Am I right?
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NBC Nightly News legacy isn't handed down or NBC News. I'm Tom Brokaw.
Steve Covino
Hope to see you back. I'm Lester Holt. It's carried forward.
Dan Beyer
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Steve Covino
Still working around the clock. As the world changes, we look for what endures.
Iowa Sam
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Steve Covino
Right now, we look for a constant.
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Steve Covino
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Iowa Sam
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Steve Covino
Yeah, no matter. That's true. But I give credit to Travis Matthew. That's Danny g. Super producing 8, 7, 7. Not on Fox, Iowa. Sam on the ones and twos. And it's always great to have Dan Byer and Danny G here because, well, I want to hear their NBA insight. It's NBA finals Thursday and everyone's complaining about small market teams. I'm going to get you pumped about it, but I do want to take a few more phone calls. We're also talking about great discoveries and great finds. That's the reason I'm in New Jersey hosting the show on the History Channel. I'm one of the talking heads and I'm on there from time to time, so definitely tune in. But this particular show has to deal with things that you find. And Dan Beyer, you're a better man than me. There was a story. You're like this guy. I want to give props to this guy. There was a story recently out of Michigan, Howard Kirby of Michigan bought a couch at a thrift shop and he felt like it was a little uncomfortable and he cut open the ottoman and it was 40,000 plus in cash in the ottoman. Now a guy like Dan Beyer is saying that he would return it. A guy like me is saying, oh, man, I don't know what I would do. But that's a fine. Yeah. He tracked down the original owners and the original owners didn't realize that their grandparent had stashed away all this cash money in there and they took all that money back. So what would you do? And what was your last great find? We have people on the phone. Let's take the calls. Then we'll get back to the NBA. Who do we got?
Danny G
Danny G. Let's start with Tim in Minnesota.
Steve Covino
Hey, Tim.
Danny G
Hey, Timmy. Oh, hang on.
Steve Covino
Hold on. We can't hear. Tim. Timmy. Tim. Timaru.
Dan Beyer
I will say this. Cavino as we get we connect with Tim. If that guy that found that ottoman and said, guess what? Your family stashed away $20,000, you know, took his share off the top and then gave it back. Yeah, that seems reasonable. Yeah.
Steve Covino
You're cashing in on half karma. They didn't know.
Dan Beyer
Yes. 40, man.
Steve Covino
God bless that guy.
Danny G
We could try again. When I first sat down today, J. Stu told me, oh, the phone might be broken. And I said, I hope not.
Steve Covino
Well, and the other reason we bring it up again is because we s you not. During that break, Danny G's wife called him up to tell him that she found $20 cleaning up at the house. Shut up. Yeah. Swear to God. Cuz so rare you find money. No one carries money anymore. What was the last great discovery you made? And was it sports related? Because sometimes that happens. You're like, you find a glove and it says, you know, it's autographed by Carlton Fisk. And you're like, is this real or what? Why is this guy selling it? So who do we got? Is Tim back?
Danny G
And we'll give it a try here.
Steve Covino
All right.
Danny G
Hey, Timmy, can you hear us? Yeah, I'll get the engineering here.
Steve Covino
All right, no worries. Let's get back to the NBA. NBA finals tonight. A lot of people complaining about small market teams and Nosferatu, as Sam called them. I'll blame Sam in case he's listening. Adam Silver was on Breakfast Ball on FS1. And he explains that, hey, why is it such a big deal? People wouldn't make a big deal if it were the Super Bowl. If it was Packers, Steelers, no one would care. Why is. Why is everyone's panties in a bunch that it's okc Indiana? You know what? Better him than me. Take a listen. If you missed Adam Silver talking about it. We're going to have to go through a process of getting to the point where people are accustomed to tuning into the finals because it's the two teams that deserve to be there and it's the best basketball. Similar to Again with the Super Bowl. If I asked somebody if they were going to watch the super bowl, they wouldn't say who's playing. It's a national holiday. And, dude, I got to back that up, too. If the Knicks are so good, they would have been there. Don't you want to see the best? Yeah, it's the biggest city. Who cares? They're not the best basketball team. I know it's more exciting when you got two monsters going at it. Godzilla versus Kong. But you know what? They weren't the best this year. You got OKC and the Pacers. Yeah, everyone wants the monster movie, but that's for dummies, really. That's to appease the casual fan. If you're a Real basketball fan then don't you just want to see good basketball? And I'm here to remind you. Here's my point in all this. I'm not here to defend Adam Silver. I'm here to say that it's a different world we live in. It's a much smaller place and where you can only live in certain places. I think I could live anywhere nowadays. I don't think the market size matters the way it used to. Guess what? I've never been to Oklahoma City, but I bet you I could live there. And I'm from New York and I live in la. What's the difference nowadays? In fact, Shaquille o' Neal backs me up, and I'll explain what he has to say right after we get to your phone calls. Who do we got, Dan? Tim.
Danny G
Yeah. Let's start with Tim in Minnesota. Who needs an engineer? Spotty came in the studio here, headbutted the phone, and I think it's working.
Steve Covino
Multifaceted.
Dan Beyer
All right.
Danny G
He does have a bruise on his forehead.
Steve Covino
He's like the Fonz of engineers.
Dan Beyer
Yep.
Danny G
Timmy, what's up?
F
Hey. So I was in fifth grade, so late 90s, the playground found a crumpled old $20 bill. I was so pumped, but I turned it in, and all my buddies were wondering if I was going to be able to keep it or if it was getting claimed. At the end of the day, one of the guidance counselors came in and we all gathered around, the whole class was there, and he said, no one claimed it, gave it to me, and I opened it up, and it was one of those Jesus tracks. And it said, are you disappointed? Imagine not going to heaven. You'll be even more disappointed in Hel.
Steve Covino
Wow. Hey, you did the right thing. But that proves how few and far between these great finds happen, you know? But they do happen. They do happen.
Iowa Sam
Wait, I'm sorry.
Steve Covino
What the. Jesus.
Dan Beyer
What? What was in there? It was bait.
Steve Covino
Yeah.
Iowa Sam
So it was like a fake $20 bill with, like a little note in there.
Steve Covino
You ever.
Danny G
You ever seen those fake. The business cards that look like money? You pick them up and foes on the other side.
Dan Beyer
Oh, man.
Steve Covino
Hey, thanks.
Iowa Sam
$20 went a long way back then.
Steve Covino
Appreciate lunch for a week. Could have got lunch, could have got a lap dance, but no. So who else do we got?
Danny G
Danny G. We're dominating in Minnesota. Let's go there again. Mike this time.
Steve Covino
Yeah. What up, Mike? Let's Mike in Minnesota.
Danny G
Hey, Mikey. Yep. Hey, Mikey, you're on.
F
Romantic. I was. I was at an Applebee's with a having some fine dining. And there's a sign up on the wall that says I was a millionaire until my mom threw away my baseball cards. But then the other one was. So I'm in my garage on Memorial Day unpacking it, cleaning it up. You know, we just moved into our house a couple years ago and still had some box box that I had from college. And I open it up and what is in there but two, not one, but two original Nintendo's, one of which works. Mike Tyson's Punch Out. Super Mario Brothers. Super Mario Brothers 3, which Super Mario Bros. 2 is terrible. So I'm happy it's not there. And my PS2 and my Super Nintendo with Mario Kart.
Steve Covino
Wow, that's amazing. That was the greatest story I ever heard. Mike Tyson, you want to know what.
Dan Beyer
I love about that story?
Steve Covino
You know, I love that he calls it Applebee's when everybody knows Mexicans call it a plebis.
Dan Beyer
Is.
Steve Covino
I just want to correct them, but go ahead.
Dan Beyer
When he, when he was at a plebis and this all happened, I love that this is stuff that we actually that it became valuable even though we didn't think it was worth anything at that time. Because baseball cards, when you and I like in the prime of like 87 to 90, we thought just like that Applebee sign and then Topps and Fleer and Donruss, all those cards completely overproduced. None of them are worth anything whatsoever. But I like how something from that generation, from our generation is actually worth something. Because if you went through your 90s tops or 90s donors and whatever and got all your Todd Zeal cards, they're worth nothing. But at least the Nintendo stuff is.
Steve Covino
Yeah. You swore that 86 Canseco rated rookie was going to make you, right?
Dan Beyer
Yeah.
Steve Covino
But yeah, those Nintendo games, the ones he speaks of, especially if they were still in the packaging would be worth a hell of a lot. Thanks for calling. I think we got one or two more. Danny G. Who else?
Danny G
We got a couple more here. Jeremy in South Dakota.
Steve Covino
Jeremy, you're on the show is Kavino and Rich with Dan Beyer and Danny G. Today. What's up man?
F
Hey man, what's up? First time caller, man. I love you guys show. Yeah, I'm from Rapid City, South Dakota. You know, right where Mount Rushmore is. And my greatest find, I love South Dakota. Walking down the street. Walking down the street next to my junior high. So you know how old I am now. I was the first year to go to the middle school situation. Well, I'm walking down the street, and I look over, and there's this nice cottonwood tree. And right as it comes up, there is A Bo Jackson, 1987 rookie card in a sleeve, not a hard sleeve, sitting in the tree. And I'm like, oh, my gosh. Like, what? What is going on here?
Steve Covino
So it was the Giving Tree.
F
Grab the card, and I kind of look around. I kind of still feel bad because I don't know if some kids accidentally left it there.
Danny G
How do you. How do you accidentally leave something in a tree?
Steve Covino
That's the story of the Giving Tree. I want to go back and maybe get a Mike Schmidt rookie or something. That'd be cool.
Dan Beyer
Are you sure it wasn't tops and it was Leaf?
Steve Covino
Yeah.
Dan Beyer
There you go.
Steve Covino
Right over my head. Get it?
Dan Beyer
Leaf.
Steve Covino
Yeah. Leaf was the Canadian Donrus.
Danny G
Let's wrap with Austin.
Steve Covino
That was the most random story. He found a Bo Jackson card in a tree.
Danny G
Okay, bud. In Austin.
Steve Covino
Hey, bud.
F
Hey, you guys. How you doing?
Steve Covino
Doing good, man.
F
I love listening to you guys. I just want to let you know I'm in the truck all day long, and you guys are the best part of the day.
Steve Covino
Thank you, man.
F
Okay.
Steve Covino
Sorry to hear that, but thank you very much.
F
You're welcome.
Dan Beyer
Yeah.
Danny G
And, Sam, don't ever make that celebration sound again.
F
Hey. Anyway, so I'm between the ages of 12 and 15. My dad works for a college over in Eastern Oregon, And I've got free reign of this whole campus. I go into the gymnasium, and there's nobody around. And the Pepsi machine door is open. And I walk up to it, look inside, and the coin box is absolutely flooded with change. And I look around, I take the box out. I go into the bathroom, stuff all my pockets, and come out, put the box back in the Pepsi machine, nobody around. I run across the street, back into my bedroom, and dump everything out on the bed. I had candy money for weeks.
Steve Covino
Meanwhile, the vendor, which is what my dad did, I was just gonna say that he comes back, he's like, where the hell's all my quarters? That sounds like a story of thievery, in my opinion, but, hey, great, fine.
Dan Beyer
Would your dad then be going out and kicking ass? Would he be doing that instead of kissing it?
Steve Covino
Yeah, he'd be kicking ass.
Danny G
Your dad would have been swiping for fingerprints.
Steve Covino
Yeah, there's a difference between stealing and great finds. But thanks again for sharing at Covino, Rich. And thanks again for the phone call, man. Now, DB before we wrap up our discussion on small market, NBA Finals cause I gotta tell you what Shaq has to say about this. Let's get a sweet update from Dan Beyer.
Dan Beyer
Aaron Rodgers is going to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. NFL Network broke the news that Rogers is going to sign a one year deal to play in 2025 in the Steel City. And the Pittsburgh Post Gazette says that Rogers is expected to sign before mandatory minicamp begins next week. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is dealing with shoulder soreness stemming from the shoulder injury that required surgery last year. Head coach Shane Steichen says they don't believe that surgery, another surgery is necess, but that Richardson is out indefinitely and they don't know if he'll be ready for the start of training camp. Coming up July 22nd, Ravenson wide receiver Rashad Bateman to a three year extension worth $36 million with 20 million guaranteed. You mentioned Rich is at the Mets Dodgers game today in LA. Right now he's happy his team's up 43 right now in the bottom of the fifth inning. But the Mets had a 4 nothing lead and now the Dodgers are threatening in the fifth inning. The A's are all over the Twins 123 in the seventh. Baltimore leads Seattle 43 in the eighth inning while the Giants have a 32 edge on the Padres in the seventh. Finals from earlier today include the White Sox beating the Tigers in 103 to 2, Cardinals over the Royals in 10 65. Blue Jays outscored the Phillies big time 91 and the Diamondback scored seven times in the ninth inning. They topped the Braves today by a score of 11 to 10. Finally game one of the NBA Finals is tonight. Pacers and Thunder tipping off at 8:30 Eastern Time. Kavino, back to you.
Steve Covino
Appreciate it. Cavino. Danny G. Dan Byer, Iowa. Sam I do want to play this clip from Shaq before we take a break if you don't mind. Iowa Sam Again, just trying to prove that small market teams, it just doesn't matter the way it used to what city you live in. Just doesn't matter the way it used to. You're actually thinking small minded if you think it matters. If you only want the Knicks and Lakers and all these big teams in the NBA Finals. This is Shaquille o' Neal, the real Shaquille o' Neal, talking about Giannis on Yahoo. Sports.
Dan Beyer
You know when I was coming up it was small market. You're too small, you probably need to.
Steve Covino
Go to a big market.
Dan Beyer
I took advantage of that. But now every market is the same. Nobody cares what city you're in anymore.
Steve Covino
This ain't the 90s, is it a lack of star power? Is that why people are not interested? I could see that. But you know what? Now it's time to become aware of these names, these up and comers because we're, we're going to see a nice battle, I think tonight. And we'll take your phone calls and old school when 50 hits. We do it next right here on FOX sports radio.
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As the world changes, we look for what endures.
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All right. Welcome back to the show Covino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio. I'm Steve Covino on the east coast live from Jersey. Live from the Fox Sports Radio studio. And it's time for our tire Rack play of the day. The Oilers take game one of the Stanley Cup Final.
Iowa Sam
Nugent Hopkins on the left half boards under pressure, turns and gives it up.
Steve Covino
Beautiful pass. McDavid in front one.
Dan Beyer
Tyrant score Leon dry tunnel four three.
Steve Covino
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Danny G
Throwing it back for a Thursday old.
Steve Covino
School, when 50 hits at 50 after cnr give you the time capsule topic and we reminisce together.
Dan Beyer
Yeah.
Steve Covino
Now we're gonna get back to the NBA finals. NBA finals Thursday. I'm gonna make fun of Rich too. And why I hate his New York Mets. He's at the Mets game right now. But we do this every Thursday when 50 hits on the clock. We throw it back and we get you involved. Everybody involved. Everybody in studio, everybody listening. Fox Sports Radio Nation be dialing 87799 on Fox and hit us up at Covino and Rich, me personally at St. Steve Covino. Do you know what today is? I mean, I keep thinking it's Friday, but it's Thursday. But it's not just any Thursday. It's Cinco de Junio. What's the significance? I don't know. I'll tell you the significance. Oh, June 5 spot, 1985. Think about it. June 5, 1985. I know exactly what happened on that day. I know it's gone a little viral. It's Ferris Bueller's actual day off. This is the day he played hooky, kind of like Rich Davis at the Mets game. So coincidence? I don't know. He went to a Cubs game, right? Yes, and I'm glad you said that, spot. We've all seen the movie if you haven't. Dan Beyer, please tell me you've seen this movie.
Dan Beyer
Oh, yeah, it's one of my favorites.
Steve Covino
All right, well then everybody you guys.
Dan Beyer
Got on my case. I think I said that this was my all time favorite movie and then you guys ridiculed me for it.
Steve Covino
Well, then you'd be happy to hear that they also call me the Sausage King. Except I live in la. The chorizo king of la. Steve Cavino, right?
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Yes.
Steve Covino
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Podcast Summary: "Covino & Rich - Ferris Bueller Day"
Title: Covino & Rich - Ferris Bueller Day
Host(s): Steve Covino, Dan Beyer, Danny G., Iowa Sam
Release Date: June 6, 2025
Platform: The Herd with Colin Cowherd via iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
In this episode of "Covino & Rich," the hosts Steve Covino, Dan Beyer, Danny G., and Iowa Sam delve into a variety of engaging topics, ranging from personal anecdotes about travel hassles to in-depth discussions about current NBA Finals matchups. The episode weaves together humor, listener interactions, and insightful commentary, providing a comprehensive look at both personal experiences and broader sports narratives.
The conversation kicks off with Steve Covino sharing his frustrating experience at airport security due to not having a Real ID. He humorously laments, "I thought I had more time. They're like, nope, sorry" ([07:50]). This segues into a broader discussion about the history and importance of the Real ID, with Dan Beyer chiming in about the policy's origins: "I think this was a Clinton thing. Yeah. Bill Clinton." ([06:42]).
Danny G. reveals he has had his Real ID for several years, adding depth to the conversation by contrasting their different preparedness levels. The hosts collectively emphasize the necessity of the Real ID for smooth travel, urging listeners to either obtain it or carry a passport to avoid similar hassles.
Shifting gears, the hosts embark on a nostalgic segment about "great finds." Steve Covino reminisces about discovering valuable baseball cards in his family's attic, sharing, "I found Mickey Mantle cards. I found Bob Clemente cards" ([11:00]). This sparks a moral debate on whether to inform sellers about the true value of items they are offering at low prices.
Dan Beyer appreciates Covino's integrity, stating, "DB You're a better guy than most. And here's the..." ([13:59]). Listeners are encouraged to call in with their own stories, leading to entertaining anecdotes such as finding a counterfeit $20 bill with a "Jesus Tracks" message and discovering vintage Nintendo consoles in garages.
Notable Listener Stories:
These stories not only entertain but also provoke thoughts on the sentimental and monetary value of everyday discoveries.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The hosts discuss the controversy surrounding small market teams making it to the Finals, with Adam Silver defending the teams on FS1’s Breakfast Ball: "People wouldn’t make a big deal if it were the Super Bowl. If it was Packers, Steelers, no one would care." ([42:16]).
Steve Covino argues that small market teams like the Pacers and Thunder represent the growth and unpredictability of the NBA, suggesting this could be the beginning of a new dynasty or a significant rivalry. Dan Beyer supports this viewpoint, comparing it to discovering a groundbreaking band before they become mainstream: "This could be the start of something dope." ([22:05]).
Shaquille O'Neal also weighs in, echoing Silver's sentiments that team location should not overshadow the quality of play: "You're actually thinking small minded if you think it matters." ([42:49]). This discussion highlights a shift in the sports landscape, where performance trumps market size, fostering a more competitive and diverse league.
Adding a nostalgic twist, the hosts celebrate "Ferris Bueller Day," aligning the movie's iconic day off with its actual historical date, June 5, 1985. Steve Covino reveals, "Researchers figured out which day it actually was. Cameron Sloan Ferris. They were all at the Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field." ([50:05]).
Dan Beyer shares his affection for the film, despite playful ridicule from co-hosts, emphasizing its lasting impact as a favorite 80s teen comedy. This segment serves as a heartwarming nod to classic cinema, bridging pop culture with real-life events.
Wrapping up, the hosts reflect on the day's discussions, reiterating the importance of staying informed and open-minded—whether it's about travel documentation, embracing emerging sports rivalries, or cherishing unexpected treasures. They encourage listener engagement through phone calls and social media, fostering a community-driven atmosphere.
Steve Covino signs off with enthusiasm for future episodes, hinting at more throwback topics and continued sports analysis, ensuring listeners remain hooked for upcoming content.
Notable Quotes:
This episode of "Covino & Rich" masterfully blends personal stories with engaging sports commentary, offering listeners a mix of humor, nostalgia, and thoughtful discussion. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a fan of classic movies, or someone who enjoys intriguing real-life stories, this episode has something to captivate your interest.