The Best Of Covino & Rich

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Podcast Summary: The Best Of Covino & Rich

Episode Title: The Best Of Covino & Rich
Release Date: February 25, 2025
Podcast: The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
Description: The Herd with Colin Cowherd is a thought-provoking, opinionated, and topic-driven journey through the top sports stories of the day.

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1. Tributes to Sports Legends and Broadcasters

The episode opens with Covino and Rich Davis paying heartfelt tributes to notable figures in the sports world who recently passed away. They express their sadness over the loss of iconic personalities, highlighting their impact on sports broadcasting and fandom.

• Roberta Flack's Passing:
  Covino (02:44): "Roberta Flack passed away. Got that news today. 88 years old."

• Larry Dolan:
  Covino (03:09): "Larry Dolan, Indians' owner, 94 years old. A guy that we grew up knowing."

• Al Trotwig:
  Covino (03:29): "Al Troutwig, broadcaster, passed away at 68 from cancer."

Rich and Covino reminisce about Al Trotwig's contributions, sharing personal anecdotes that underscore his legacy as a beloved broadcaster.

2. Yankees' Shift in Facial Hair Policy

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the New York Yankees' recent decision to relax their strict facial hair policy. This change has sparked mixed reactions among fans and players alike.

• Devin Williams as the Catalyst:
  Dan Byer (06:10): "Devin Williams was the straw that broke the camel's back... he was a closer who talked openly about not shaving his face in years."

• Reactions and Endorsement Ideas:
  Covino (06:58): "Jazz Chisholm. Fun guy."
  Dan Byer (07:05): "What if Jazz Chisholm pops up on screen as a spokesman for manscaping products?"

• Balancing Tradition and Modernity:
  Covino (07:32): "Progressive Steve is what they're calling me. I'm willing to adjust to change."

The hosts commend the Yankees for embracing change while maintaining team aesthetics, suggesting potential endorsement opportunities for players like Jazz Chisholm.

3. Yankees' Winning and Losing Traditions

Covino and Rich delve into the traditional music played at Yankees games, contrasting the celebratory tunes played when the team wins against the more somber melodies during losses.

• Winning Tunes:
  Covino (12:48): "When the Yankees win, they play Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York.' It gives you that cool New York vibe."

• Losing Tunes:
  Covino (13:49): "They're going to play 'That's Life' instead of continuing with Sinatra when they lose. It's a more fitting song for a loss."

• Comparative Analysis:
  Rich Davis (14:04): "Think of other franchises, like the Dodgers—if they played 'That's Life' when they lost, it wouldn't feel right."

The conversation highlights how music influences the fan experience, reinforcing team morale during victories and providing a reflective mood during setbacks.

4. Embracing Progressive Changes in Sports and Lifestyle

The hosts share personal anecdotes about adopting progressive changes, both in sports and everyday life, emphasizing the benefits of being open to new experiences.

• Stretchy Jeans vs. Traditional Denim:
  Covino (15:18): "I've been progressive about a lot of things... like stretchy denim. It's the best."

• City Connect Jerseys:
  Covino (23:47): "City Connect jerseys give fans another option without messing with the traditional pinstripes."

• Pitch Clocks in Baseball:
  Dan Byer (18:50): "I was the guy that embraced the pitch clock to speed up the game. It was fantastic."

• Ordering via Mobile Apps:
  Covino (20:02): "I was reluctant to use apps for ordering at places like Starbucks, but now I'm glad I made the change."

These discussions underscore the importance of adaptability and how embracing innovation can lead to improved experiences, whether it's through sports regulations or personal lifestyle choices.

5. Parent Coaching and Youth Sports Experiences

Covino and Dan Byer recount their experiences coaching their children's sports teams, sharing humorous and touching moments that resonate with many parents.

• First At-Bat Stories:
  Dan Byer (35:16): "My son's first at bat—he hit a ground ball but stopped midway and cried from the overwhelming cheers."

• Managing Young Athletes' Emotions:
  Covino (37:19): "You're trying to yell at these little kids to run, but they're just so little and emotional."

• Balancing Coaching and Parenting:
  Dan Byer (37:58): "It's essential to enjoy the mom and dad life of coaching, despite the challenges."

These narratives highlight the joys and challenges of nurturing young talent, emphasizing the role of patience and encouragement in youth sports.

6. The Origin of Nachos: A Culinary Tale

A lighter segment of the episode features an engaging discussion about the history of nachos, attributing their invention to Ignacio Anaya.

• Ignacio Anaya's Creation:
  Dan Byer (41:31): "Ignacio Anaya was a chef who, in 1943, created the nacho especiale when military wives wanted a snack."

• Covino's Enthusiasm:
  Covino (42:54): "That was an old bedroom move of mine in the early 2000s. The Nacho Special."

• Pop Culture References:
  Dan Byer (43:37): "Nacho Libre's real name was Ignacio Libre."

The hosts blend historical facts with humorous takes, celebrating nachos as a beloved sports bar staple while sharing personal connections to the dish.

7. Interactive Sports Trivia Game

Towards the end of the episode, Covino, Rich, and Dan engage in a spirited sports trivia game with a live caller, Aaron from Goodyear, Arizona. This segment adds an interactive and competitive element to the show.

• Category Highlights:

  • NFL Teams Ranked Low by ESPN:
    Covino (66:23): "The Jaguars."

  • Top 20 NBA Three-Pointers Made:
    Dan Byer (69:20): "LeBron James."

  • MLB Batting Averages Above .313 Since 2010:
    Dan Byer (72:30): "Miguel Cabrera."

• Competitive Banter:
  Rich Davis (73:14): "Dan, you got a few in the bank."

  Covino (73:20): "I love it. It was a good one, Dave."

This segment showcases the hosts' sports knowledge and chemistry, engaging listeners through friendly competition and real-time interaction.

8. Embracing Technological Advancements

The hosts reflect on their initial resistance to technological changes, such as using apps for various services, and how they've come to appreciate these advancements.

• Face ID Concerns:
  Dan Byer (28:00): "I was afraid to use Face ID on my phone, thinking it would track me everywhere."

  Rich Davis (28:10): "But he's already doing that."

• Booking Appointments:
  Covino (28:52): "I now make my haircut appointments via the app, though I prefer scheduling for the next day."

These reflections emphasize the balance between privacy concerns and the convenience offered by modern technology, illustrating personal growth and adaptability.

9. Closing Thoughts and Final Tributes

As the episode wraps up, the hosts reflect on the stories shared, reiterating the significance of embracing change and cherishing memorable moments in sports and life.

• Greatest Gifts and Moments:
  Dan Byer (55:11): "It's a really nice coincidence for Brett Beatty to receive a $92,000 car from Juan Soto."

  Covino (55:32): "It makes me think about what my greatest gift ever was."

• Final Tributes to Ignacio Anaya:
  Dan Byer (43:32): "On a random Monday in 1943, a guy named Ignacio invented nachos."

  Covino (45:00): "Celebrate and enjoy your nachos today."

The hosts leave listeners with a sense of appreciation for both the big and small moments that shape their experiences, encouraging openness to change and the celebration of traditions.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Covino on GEICO Claims:
  [00:10] "GEICO assumes no liability for any indigestion that may occur from a clover cricket dinner."

• Dan Byer on Pitch Clocks:
  [18:50] "I'll be honest. You have a manageable two and a half hour game. That was fantastic."

• Covino on Stretchy Jeans:
  [15:18] "I've been progressive about a lot of things... like stretchy denim. It's the best."

• Dan Byer on Nachos:
  [41:31] "Ignacio Anaya was a chef who, in 1943, created the nacho especiale when military wives wanted a snack."

• Rich Davis on Technological Adaptation:
  [28:10] "But he's already doing that."

• Covino on Embracing Change:
  [17:24] "It's not about being stubborn. Embracing change is part of being progressive."

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Conclusion

"The Best Of Covino & Rich" offers a rich tapestry of discussions ranging from heartfelt tributes to sports legends, in-depth analysis of team policies, personal anecdotes about embracing change, and engaging interactive segments like trivia games. Covino and Rich, alongside their co-hosts, deliver insightful and entertaining content that resonates with both avid sports fans and casual listeners. The episode underscores the importance of adaptability, the joy of shared experiences, and the enduring impact of sports on personal and communal levels.

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[Covino]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Dan Byer]

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[Covino]

Find your local station for Cavino and [e-mail] or stream us live every day on the iHeartRadio app by searching FSR Roberta Flack passed away. Got that news today. 88 years old. Killing me softly. You guys remember the Fugees version? She had lots of hits. Berta Flack, 88, you heard DB say. Larry Dolan, Indian's owner, 94 years old.

[Dan Byer]

Damn.

[Covino]

He owned the Cleveland Indians since 2000. Now the guardians, but since 2000. 94 years old. Larry Dolan and Rich. A guy that we grew up knowing. I watched him all the time on MSG Network. He covered the Yankees. A legendary broadcaster growing up on the east coast, being a Yankees fan. And New York sports fan. Al Troutwig, broadcaster, passed away at 68 from cancer, which sucks. I was sad to hear that.

[Dan Byer]

Coincidentally, the only other person of any note that went to my high school.

[Covino]

One time and I again watched him my whole life. Yeah, the only guy.

[Dan Byer]

The only guy.

[Covino]

I've noticed the feeling you have when you see someone like that you sort of grow up with. You're like, ah, man, that sucks. You feel like, you know people like that. And he covered the Olympics. He covered lots of stuff. But I remember pulling up at a traffic light in New York City and he was there, Al Trotwick. I was like, yo, Al Trotwick. And he was like, super receptive to it and nice. But I always thought he was a great broadcaster. I was sad to hear that.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, rest in peace.

[Covino]

Yeah, rest in peace to them. We rock out on their behalf. But let's get into it, man. Hope you had a nice weekend. Hope you had a Luca sort of weekend. A Team Canada still celebrating on this Monday. A sort of weekend. Who else had a big weekend? Oh, Dimitri Bivol. And new Light heavyweight champ at 175, undisputed beat Arthur Bethar. BF. So Bivo won in the rematch. Rich.

[Dan Byer]

I saw Henry Cejudo got poked in the eyeballs, dude.

[Covino]

He got like, yeah, you know what?

[Dan Byer]

It's like a mo Larry and Curly move.

[Covino]

He got the three stooges he has.

[Dan Byer]

To throw the hand up like curly.

[Covino]

Why you get over here. He got poked in the eye by Song. Poked him in the eye and he couldn't go back out. And at first for me I was like, come on dude. But turns out his eye was really damaged and he part of his eyeball.

[Dan Byer]

You know, taken out.

[Covino]

So hope you had a, let's just say bivel, not a cejudo sort of weekend. Hope you enjoyed your sports, hope all your teams won. And now let the wild rumpus start.

[Dan Byer]

I had a deep thought. To start today's seeing our experience.

[Covino]

Let's go.

[Dan Byer]

The big news that broke last week and oddly enough we must be so synonymous with this stupid story that we're getting hit up left and right. You guys called it. You guys love talking about this. The Yankees who have decided to ease up their facial hair policy.

[Covino]

I can't believe how nerdy some people are about it though. Like, I don't know man, that's what made the Yankees. The Yankees stupid.

[Dan Byer]

Even you were like, alright, it's about time.

[Covino]

Yeah, even me. Like I believe in trad. But now was the time to make that change. It's 20, 25. People are just rocking a different look. I thought it was a corny sort of thing to a corny hill to die on. Nope, that's what the Yankees do.

[Dan Byer]

That's what they stand for.

[Covino]

Stupid man.

[Dan Byer]

You and I talked about Devin Williams and apparently he was the straw that broke the camel's back. Apparently young Latino player comes over to the Yankees a closer who talked openly about how, man, I haven't shaved my face in years. I don't feel very confident. And there were team meetings and I believe from what I'm reading, Devin Williams was the catalyst.

[Covino]

Well, they paid him to be an intimidation factor to close the game. Not very intimidating when you make him look like a weenie.

[Rich Davis]

And he.

[Dan Byer]

And he in turn loses some confidence. So the Yankees have changed their facial hair policy and I think there is a golden opportunity. Now hear me out. Who wants an endorsement? Give me a Yankee that you think would be a good spokesman who's got some personality.

[Covino]

That's a tough one. No, I would say Jazz Chisholm. Oh yeah.

[Dan Byer]

Oh, okay. This is a good one.

[Covino]

Fun guy.

[Dan Byer]

What if Jazz Chisholm, very colorful guy. What if Jazz Chisholm pops up on screen is like, hey everyone, Jazz Chisholm here. As you might have heard, we don't need to shave anymore. But that doesn't mean I don't shave at all. And he's a new spokesman for, like, Manscape. There's the Yankees. How is someone not gonna cash in on some deal to be the face of all those manscaping products you constantly see?

[Covino]

Oh, no, I think they should cash in on it. I'm all for it. Progressive Steve is what they're calling me. I'm willing to adjust to change. And maybe that's where we kick this off, because it wasn't the only change. I think it's one of the greatest acquisitions that the Yankees made in the offseason. Facial hair.

[Dan Byer]

And the ladies love it, too.

[Covino]

The ladies love it, too. Facial hair. I think it's good. But I am surprised. Much like most things in this world were split down the middle. Halftime was great. Halftime sucked. Kendrick Lamar is awesome. Who the hell is that? Political views, everything. I would say it's about 60, 40, 60% of my Yankees friends and fans. And if you just go on social media are like, yo, that's great. About time.

[Dan Byer]

I'll give you another one.

[Covino]

40% are being nerdy about it.

[Dan Byer]

I'll give you another one. If you've seen in some of the spring training highlights so far, Danny G. You know what it means now. What does tapping on your helmet mean?

[Covino]

Review the pitch. Call.

[Rich Davis]

Yes, sir.

[Dan Byer]

Ball strikes. Now, are you for or against that? Because my friends are 50.

[Covino]

50 on this, Danny. I like it.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, I guess. Just got to get used to it.

[Covino]

Yeah. I mean, they got to figure it out.

[Dan Byer]

Doing right now, you're only allowed to do it a couple times a game. So I think the simple fact that.

[Covino]

So your boy. Your boy Polar Bear Pete doing it this week.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, I saw that. And he. And it was a strike three, and he's like, da, ba, ba ba, tap, tap, tap. They said, no, that was lone inside. You were right. He's back in the batter's box now. I think, because you still get the umpire human element in there.

[Covino]

Yeah. And you can't challenge it all the time.

[Dan Byer]

It's, I believe, two times a game.

[Covino]

Like I said, they're ironing those things.

[Dan Byer]

Out, and they're not going to do it this year. But I think the. The fact that they're experimenting just proves your point that people are polarized on these. These topics. I think if it's two times a game, if every at bat, you had the guy being like, hold on. Tap, tap, tap on my head two times a game in key moments, because nothing's worse than you got a guy up, runners on base. You're like, he got called out on.

[Covino]

That Pitch, that's the worst. But you got to be right.

[Dan Byer]

You want to get right. Tap, tap, taparoo.

[Covino]

You don't want to slow down the game. We've made some improvements by speeding it up, but if we can make it better, I'm all for it. And again, that's why they're calling me Progressive Steve. I don't know. Everyone's. It's really catching on.

[Rich Davis]

Who's calling you that?

[Covino]

Everybody. Dude, Aggressive Steve.

[Dan Byer]

He's usually out here. Danny, I don't know anyone, but let him roll.

[Covino]

What about flow? No, because everyone usually, you know, thinks I'm some sort of stick in the mud. That's sort of old school and doesn't like change. But man, I've been on a streak lately. Hey, Steve, there's a new one I'm going to tell you about. But I want to remind you too that we're broadcasting live from the Tire Rack.com studio. Tire Rack.com will help you get there. An unmatched selection, fast. Free shipping, free road hazard protection. Over 10,000 recommended installers. Tirerack.com the way tire buying should be. See, I used to like to go to the tire shop and pick them out, but not anymore. Progressive Steve goes to tirerack.com.

[Dan Byer]

So what else makes.

[Covino]

There it is you, Progressive Steve.

[Dan Byer]

Oh, the fact that you would with Flo.

[Covino]

I would not with Flo. Speak for yourself. Projector pants. Maybe you would projector what you're projecting on me, Flo. I think he had a projector in his pants. Yeah, maybe you got the hots for Flo. She's a good woman.

[Dan Byer]

So why are you progressive Steve?

[Covino]

All right.

[Dan Byer]

Because you're okay with the Yankees facial hair.

[Covino]

Yeah, but. And there's more to this. Yankees made another announcement over the weekend.

[Rich Davis]

And you would think something else. We heard you.

[Covino]

Yeah, but you would rant about. You would think that me and other non progressive people for the most part, would be mad about this, but not me.

[Dan Byer]

You would think that Cavino has the ear of Hal Steinbrenner. No joke, right?

[Covino]

No, I'm all for this.

[Rich Davis]

I feel like Steinbrenner is on the elliptical during our show.

[Covino]

So check this out. Calzones with him every day. Like George Cassandra. He's listening to me. When I was a kid growing up and I'd go to some Yankee games, the few times a year my dad would take me because he barely did. But when I was a teenager and I started to go on my own, there was a tradition. And the tradition was when the Yankees Win the Yankees win. Little Steve would celebrate and they would play New York, New York by Frank Sinatra. Start spreading the news. And it just gave you that cool New York vibe. You're walking out high fiving strangers. Yeah, yeah, nice win. And then when they lost, this is when I was a kid. I don't know how long this lasted, but I promise you this is what it was. They would play the Liza Minnelli, the weak ass version of New York, New York. That's a good version. Yeah, it's not Frank Sinatra. It's not all blue eyes. So if they lost, they would play.

[Rich Davis]

Her Weekend played the broke version during the losses.

[Dan Byer]

You know, I don't know how true that is, but Kavino said it enough that in my mind I'm like, oh, yeah, of course. When the Yankees lost, they played Liza Minnelli.

[Covino]

It's true.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, it's true.

[Rich Davis]

It's a fact.

[Covino]

You think I'm making it up, but somewhere along the lines, right, years went on, they would play regardless win or loss. They would end it with Old Blue Eyes. Frank Sinatra's New York, New York. And to me, that never vibed. I'm like, why are you giving me the old blue eyes when we just lost? It's not the same when the Yankees lose. Duh, Yankees lose. And you're walking out and they're playing this grand, awesome song about New York.

[Dan Byer]

Hey, I was saying queue up the Sinatra New York, New York. Because picture you as a kid if you're a Yankees fan, which I'm not. He is. But if the Yankees win, strike three, game over. Then you know the legend of John Sterling's saying the Yankees win. It makes sense to hear you hear.

[Covino]

Those horns, New York Times kick in, you're like, yeah, start spreading the news. That's a good feeling. So that's synonymous with winning. And all of a sudden when the Yankees lose, they also play that, but not anymore because they're changing it. And Progressive Steve is all about it. Guess what they're doing now instead of playing Frank Sinatra when they lose, they're.

[Rich Davis]

Going to play Fat Joe.

[Covino]

They should. That would be so good because it's synonymous with losing. No, but they're actually going to play another Frank Sinatra song. Rich said in other articles they're going to rotate it, but the main headline is they're gonna play that's life. That's what the people say.

[Dan Byer]

Another Blue Eyes song.

[Covino]

But it's more fitting for, hey, they lost. Oh, that's life. And you, you know, you walk out the stadium with Your hands in your pockets, shrugging at people. Hey, what are you gonna do? We'll get them tomorrow, you know, pinstripes. Oh, oh, oh. And I'm all for it all the.

[Dan Byer]

Yankees lost to the Red Sox.

[Covino]

Oh, well, that's life, people. Isn't this more fitting to a loss? It just. What do you get? What are you gonna do, right? So you're telling me, what are you gonna do? We'll get him tomorrow.

[Dan Byer]

So you tell me The Yankees are 2 for 2 when it comes to.

[Covino]

Progressive moves, the stiffest organization in sports back on top.

[Rich Davis]

I still think lean back would be better.

[Covino]

That's really funny, Danny. But I think it's a solid move. And believe it or not, people are complaining about that, too. I'm like, you're still getting Sinatra, you dorks. And why play New York, New York when they lost? That's. Life is a great way to walk out the stadium and be like, ah, shucks. Yeah, Yeah, I guess. I guess Garrett Cole had a bad one today.

[Dan Byer]

Like the Yankees. That's just your team. Think of other franchises, Danny G. Living out here in la, you know, I'll go to a couple Dodgers games each year, even if they're not playing the Mets, just to go check out a ball game when the Dodgers win and they hit. We love la. Feels good. Imagine they played. Imagine they played that when the Dodgers lost. It wouldn't feel right.

[Rich Davis]

No.

[Covino]

Yeah. So to me, it was a perfect change. Progressive Steve approves. What are your thoughts now, based on that? I started thinking about myself and I'm like, am I. Am I changing, man, by the way, am I changing? Am I just like easygoing, progressive Steve now? And then I started thinking about, well, you know what? I've been progressive about a lot of things, not everything, but, you know, you pick and choose your battles.

[Dan Byer]

So here's the question for the Covino and Rich, Fox Sports Radio Nation. What changes in sports and life have you welcomed with open arms?

[Covino]

Can I give you one, bro? Just to really kick it off, Because I'm really passionate about this one.

[Dan Byer]

And can I just say, I know it probably brings up bad memories for you, but I was. Sam, if you have the Randy Newman, I love la. I feel like the guy at the stadium hit that song before Freddie Freeman even hit first base on that grand slam in the World Series. Because in my mind, I'm like, the minute he hit it, this song turned on.

[Covino]

Yeah, this again. It's about winning, right? So, yeah, you water down the Yankees. New York, New York. When you're Playing it when they lose never was.

[Dan Byer]

Like, Gibby meet Freddy. And you know that great call from Joe Davis.

[Covino]

Yeah. This is a winning song. You don't play it when they lose. Do they play anything when the Dodgers lose, Danny?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, just background music. I don't think it's any certain song. It makes sense right after a loss. This is a joyful, uplifting song.

[Covino]

Right, right, right.

[Rich Davis]

Double check that, Covino. I haven't been to the Dodgers stadium since they raised all the prices.

[Dan Byer]

Well, Danny, I was going to say 81 home games with the Dodgers roster this year, they'll have to find a losing song like nine times, so.

[Covino]

Yeah, exactly. You don't have to play it all that often. Now, as far as other progressive things that you think back on, you know what? That was a good change and I rolled with it. I'm glad I did. Could be sports related, could be life related. Hit us now. Let's get involved. Get the week going at 87799 on Fox. Ovino and Rich. This may sound corny, but at first you were like, huh? I don't know if I'm ready to make this change. I sort of leaned into it and I never looked back. I'm so glad I did. And you're gonna say, what? That's corny. But it's not, because I think you're corny if you're still holding on. And that is stretchy material. Jeans. Stretchy jeans. Stretch.

[Dan Byer]

I can't argue you, bro.

[Covino]

At first I'm like, what is this, like, pajama jeans? No, no, no. Just stretchy material.

[Dan Byer]

Stretchy denim.

[Covino]

Stretch.

[Dan Byer]

I will not wear a pair of jeans now.

[Covino]

They feel like cardboard. I would never wear a pair of, like, cardboard denim Levi's anymore. Get out of here.

[Rich Davis]

That's 100% pure cotton.

[Covino]

Denim is pure cotton. So am I working in a coal mine somewhere? I don't need that.

[Rich Davis]

Going back to the original Levi's.

[Covino]

Exactly. I'm not panning for gold somewhere. It doesn't breathe very well.

[Dan Byer]

I prefer there's gold in them nar hills.

[Covino]

Well, you know what? It's funny because they find old Levi's in all these old gold mines. Right, right. I've seen those. Yeah. They're worth a lot of money. But it's the original denim and as stiff as a board. I really enjoy stretchy denim. It's the best. I wear them all the time.

[Dan Byer]

I love that one.

[Covino]

Never goes.

[Rich Davis]

I had a bunch of polyesters in rayons. And you know what I love?

[Covino]

Progressive. Steve gives it two thumbs up.

[Rich Davis]

I love progressive polyester, Steve.

[Dan Byer]

I love that. That is the first. I love that that's the first example.

[Covino]

You think of who doesn't like to be comfortable. You kidding me? The first thing you'd want to do when you got home from work or anywhere was take off those horrible cardboard jeans you would wear.

[Dan Byer]

I can't disagree with Covino. If you are someone that wears jeans, the minute you go to that material that's a little stretchy, you're not wearing old cardboard hard ass denim.

[Covino]

Again, just a little stretch, that's all. Just a little. Not pajama stretch, just a little denim stretch. But any other things that come to mind at progressive side of you said, you know what, that was a good change, man. I love it.

[Dan Byer]

As far as rules go, I've always been one to embrace rules. And when the pitch clock. When, when, yeah, when baseball said, hey, we're going to speed up the game a little bit. Old, old heads were like, yeah, you're ruining the game. It's like, no, I'll be honest. You have a manageable two and a half hour game. That was fantastic.

[Covino]

It was good. I was all for again, like, at least seeing how it worked out. Let's see how it works out because that's what's really dragging the game on. As Michael K. Would say, an unmanageable three and a half hour game. Like, come on, it took up your whole day. So other things in life that you're glad you accepted because it made things better.

[Dan Byer]

What are Those to you? 87799 on Fox. We got a lot to get to today. Some NFL baseball's right around the corner.

[Covino]

Rich, are you, are you a QR code guy or do you want a full on menu?

[Dan Byer]

That's a good question. I'm okay with it now. But I'll tell you this. In the beginning I was the guy that's like, give me a damn menu, I'm eating here. But now I'm like, I could scroll my phone.

[Covino]

Can I tell you one that I finally made the change and I'm so glad I did. Dude, I was so reluctant with like ordering on the apps, like let's say Starbucks.

[Dan Byer]

He'd wait in line.

[Covino]

I'd rather, I'm like, I'm not ordering on an app. I don't know. Now it's like the progressive Steve says, you know what, I'm gonna give it a try. So glad I did change my life.

[Dan Byer]

If there's a Starbucks that for some reason like, yeah, we have no Mobile ordering today. I'm like, well, I guess I'm not going there. The idea of waiting in line for.

[Covino]

Food, now, that's for the birds. And for old guys, we work next.

[Dan Byer]

To an El Pollo Loco. I would order, go pick it up. I'd see Cavino standing there waiting, like.

[Covino]

What are you doing, Sam? I feel like you're old stick in the mud in the lobby. I do wait.

[Rich Davis]

It doesn't take very long, though.

[Covino]

That's the thing.

[Dan Byer]

I guess we'll take all time. Sam, the app.

[Covino]

But I like an old soul. Got a swing in my step and a nickel in my pocket doodle. I like to order at the kiosk.

[Rich Davis]

And then I sit and I read my phone.

[Dan Byer]

But for what reason?

[Covino]

Because I'd rather.

[Dan Byer]

From the kiosk.

[Covino]

Tiny kiosk. Sam waits in line while listening to big band music by Glenn Mills.

[Rich Davis]

Remember that time you were trying to mix your own drink at Buffalo Wild Wings?

[Dan Byer]

I was so.

[Rich Davis]

From the QR code.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Covino]

They were like.

[Dan Byer]

They're like, yeah, sir. The drink venues on the QR Code. And I had to construct like a Moscow mule. I'm like, this is not my job. I'm like, all right. One part customize, customize.

[Rich Davis]

Add on, add on.

[Dan Byer]

One part ginger beer, one part Tito's. I'm like, what am I doing here?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, Rich. Three times Rich was a digital bartender.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, no, thanks. I'll give you one. I'm the team, you know, the. The manager, coach of my daughter's team. And you know, you have to do expenses like shack tag, you know, snack shack tickets and team expenses. I had a parent the other day hand me like 40 bucks or something. I'm like, what are you doing, dude?

[Covino]

Seriously. Doing a drug deal.

[Dan Byer]

Like, now. I'm like, Now I got $40 in my pocket. What do we.

[Covino]

Bro, I gotta. Yeah. If you don't have Venmo, I don't want to be your friend.

[Dan Byer]

Or even Zell.

[Covino]

Yeah. Like, that's so key and so clutch. That's been one of the best progressive moves.

[Rich Davis]

He'll take PayPal, Danny.

[Dan Byer]

Like, we. We put out a message to the parents, like, you know, for opening day, the girls little extra uniforms and sunglasses.

[Covino]

And all their little dude gives you 40 bucks out of his sock all crumbled up.

[Dan Byer]

I see the Venmo's coming in like, oh, the parents are giving me the 40 bucks. One parents, like, here's 40 bucks. A 20, a 10, a 5, and 5 singles crumpled up. Oh, my God. Here's 160 quarters.

[Rich Davis]

I could do laundry for months.

[Covino]

That's a good one, though, Rich. That's one of my favorite ones, for sure. Surprisingly, I'm all about like. I'm seeing a lot of my friends bicker about the shaving rule. Yankees should shave. We don't want to be like other organizations. That's what separates us. It's like, no, how about you just win and shut up and let them do what they want? And it's well groomed beards. I keep needing to remind all my friends, well groomed beards. It's going to be interesting to see how they monitor that. Like, what's that a. Is that a 2 clip? Like, what is that? But you just can't look like a slob. Like the 2013 fear the beard Red sucks. And then they just announced over the weekend that they're not going to play New York, New York, Frank Sinatra when they lose. They're going to play that's Life and maybe a rotation of other songs when they lose. And again, you would think I didn't like that, but I do like that. I think that's a great move. So that got us thinking about other progressive things or things you were progressive on and you liked the move at first. Maybe you didn't. At first you were afraid, you were petrified. But then you realized that you like the move. For me, another one, Rich, before we get into the phone calls, aside from stretchy jeans, that's your number one answer? Yeah. Because in life, I'll never go back, man. Because at first I felt like I felt like a weenie. Like, what am I wearing, yoga pants? What are these?

[Dan Byer]

They're not tight as much as they're just. They have a little give. Then if you wear old school jeans, you're like, these are uncomfortable.

[Covino]

So again, I'm glad I took that. That chance. But another one is when they first came out, I'm like, that's corny. And that's city connect jerseys. The city connects. Because old school, traditional Yankee guy, I was like, ah, I don't like it. And now as a Yankees fan, I wish they would make that move, Give the fans another option. You're not messing with the pinstripes or their tradition. It's just an alternate that everybody's doing. It's for the fans, it's for fun. The city connects. I love your Mets ones, Rich. I think they're great. And, you know, I think the reminder here is you got to be a little more open to things. Not everything's going to work Out. But you got to be a little more open.

[Dan Byer]

Sometimes I'm too open to change because a lot of times I feel like we need to freshen things up. I'm an impatient type of guy. For instance, there are people that I remember they were bitching and complaining when they started doing Thursday night football. And anytime the NFL adds a game like the Black Friday game or, oh, we're going to add another playoff team, I'm. I've always been pretty receptive to those. But in baseball, I think the best change, and I know people resisted it. But when you have 162 game schedule, keep in mind we're going to start within a month. Baseball. And that goes until October when they didn't have wild cards and it was like division winners and that's it. Your fan bases would be checked out by the all star game. The fact that I know it prolongs the playoffs and not always the best team moves along, but the fact that they have multiple wild cards and it keeps fan bases interested. I feel like baseball's made more wise decision than weak ones.

[Covino]

Absolutely. It keeps people invested way longer. So any other changes that come to mind where at first you were unsure about it, but it worked out for the better in sports, in life. Let's wrap it up. Where Your calls at? 87799 on Fox. 87799 on Fox. We got Tom and Portland.

[Dan Byer]

What's up, Tommy?

[Rich Davis]

What's up, my boys?

[Covino]

How goes it? What's up, buddy? Hey. So something.

[Rich Davis]

I resisted really, really bad crocs.

[Dan Byer]

You know, you think that they look ugly, they're horrendous.

[Covino]

They can't be comfortable.

[Rich Davis]

They're just rubber.

[Dan Byer]

Whatever. I put off wearing crocs until this year.

[Rich Davis]

I just bought five pairs.

[Dan Byer]

You know, let me tell you, you shouldn't be rocking them everywhere, but I, I will.

[Covino]

The problem with crocs, can't do it.

[Dan Byer]

Tom, here's the problem. The problem is Crocs are comfortable. And you start out by saying, you know, I'll wear them when I do yard work. I'll wear them when I'm in the, you know, tinker of my car or something. And then it's all right, I'll wear them to the coffee shop.

[Covino]

That'd be for yard work. That's dangerous. Until you drop a garden weasel on your toe or, you know, you hedge clip your big toe off because you're wearing stupid rubber shoes.

[Rich Davis]

They're the gateway drug to slobbiness.

[Covino]

I don't know.

[Dan Byer]

They really are, Danny. That's the best way to put it. Crocs are the gateway drug to lazy sloppiness.

[Covino]

They're the gateway to wearing pajama pants when you're out and about. I don't know, man. I know they're comfortable, and I know that everybody's on them, and I know that people wear them, love them.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, I wear them for my kids drop off at school this morning. Then you're like, I'm wearing croc to school drop off. I don't know.

[Covino]

I'm still reluctant. I know how comfortable they are. Of course I've tried them on. But it's still a great answer because I know that so many people love them. I just can't get behind it. What? Thank you, Tom.

[Dan Byer]

What were you reluctant to accept? But you adjusted and you said, you know what? I'm okay with it now. I got one for you. You're not even thinking about it.

[Covino]

What?

[Dan Byer]

When I first met Covino, this guy would mock me when I talked about how whoever I was dating at the time, like, yeah, we watched. You know, I would name, like, a reality show. He would bust my huevos nonstop. And this is the guy that, with his girlfriend, watches everything from Vanderpump to the bachelor to Love is blind to anything.

[Covino]

I mean, she watches it.

[Dan Byer]

Oh, okay.

[Covino]

You just.

[Dan Byer]

You're there for the ride. I am just, you know, reality tv.

[Covino]

Yeah. But they didn't change anything to make me like it. I just was always reluctant. I guess I just made the change. That's just part of being progressive.

[Dan Byer]

Steve made the Steve. I guess you embraced it.

[Covino]

Progressive Steve.

[Dan Byer]

Let's go to Randy in Pennsylvania. What's up, Randy?

[Rich Davis]

Hey.

[Covino]

Doing well.

[Dan Byer]

How you guys doing?

[Covino]

Oh, how you doing? How you doing? I am. I was.

[Dan Byer]

For the longest time, I was afraid to do, like, the face ID on my phone because I was thinking, big brother's gonna now have my face ID track me everywhere.

[Rich Davis]

But you know what?

[Covino]

He's already doing that.

[Rich Davis]

So it was just like, just.

[Dan Byer]

Just accept it and go along with it.

[Rich Davis]

And now I. I can't even get into my.

[Trevon Edwards]

I can't even get into my bank unless I have the face ID because.

[Covino]

I forgot my password. Hey, Randy, you ever have hungover or ugly day or you're just looking really shaggy and I guess not recognizing you so you start feeling bad about it.

[Dan Byer]

Your phone's like. You look like garbage.

[Covino]

How much weight did I gain in one night?

[Dan Byer]

How many beers did I have?

[Covino]

How bloated am I? I know. It's the worst. I'm like, it's me. Loser. Jessica, it's me. Phone. Nope. Well, I am all for the new Yankee moves and that got us thinking.

[Dan Byer]

Honestly, what it does is it reminds you in sports, in life, there's going to be changes. It's whether or want to embrace it if you want to be resistant.

[Covino]

A lot of it is app related rich for me. Like, I now make my haircut appointments via the app where I was not into doing that at all. I don't want to show up and get a haircut.

[Dan Byer]

Kavino, stop going to our barber who's really good. We used to go to the same barber. Scandal. Scandal. No, our buddy Addison Addie who works here in the Valley. He's popular. And I bring that up because if you want a haircut about a week and a half out, you got to go on his app and reserve a.

[Covino]

Time and quinoa's like, you have to do it like two weeks ahead of time. I still make mine, but like for the next day.

[Rich Davis]

Right?

[Covino]

Or like two days later.

[Dan Byer]

Not easy, man. You gotta adjust.

[Covino]

So be progressive. Well, we have a few more phone calls.

[Dan Byer]

Let's go about this. Let's go to Dan Buyer. Yeah, we'll get an update. We'll come back and wrap up these calls and move along. What's up, db? Good to see you guys.

[Rich Davis]

Good to see you. I have warmed to the Guardians nickname as opposed to the previous one. Not as much with the Commanders and what they've changed. I don't know how many people love Commanders, but that's sticking around. But the. The fact that Guardians and as you mentioned earlier, Indians, it's DNS at the end. It's just changing the first part. So it's true.

[Dan Byer]

I'll be honest, the Guardians one feels more natural. I still have an instinct to be like Washington Risk. I'm sorry, Commanders. Guardians. I feel like I'm already adjusted. Unless I'm watching Major League with Wild Thing Rick Vaughn. They're the Guardians already.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, absolutely. Green Bay packers submitted a proposal to ban the Tush Push play. That's according to a report from the Athletic. There was some mystery surrounding on what team it was that submitted this proposal as the NFL Network broke the news that an unnamed team was the one who wanted to do away with the Tush Push. It then was revealed by the Athletic that it's. The Packers Competition committee will discuss it. They could send it to the league for full review in the at the league owners meetings coming up at the end of March.

[Andrew Seaman]

The more better the merrier title of Your podcast All your old Brooklyn Nine Nine friends are appearing on your favorite podcast, More Better. Don't miss Brooklyn Nine Nine stars and show hosts Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero as they welcome their friends and former castmates back to laugh about old times and swap some stories. This week, it's Gina Linetti herself, the talented Chelsea Peretti. Remember when we were in that scene where you guys were just supposed to hug and I was standing there?

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

I was like, can I also hug them?

[Andrew Seaman]

Then next week, the 99 nonsense continues as the More Better amigas sit down with Joe Latrulio, AKA Detective Charles Boyle. There'll be more laughs, more conversation, more stories from the set, and more More Better. Don't miss a minute.

[Rich Davis]

You felt safe enough to throw out a bad idea, right? I mean, that is the key because.

[Dan Byer]

You'Re definitely not throwing out good ideas all the time.

[Covino]

I mean, that's just not how it works.

[Andrew Seaman]

Listen to More Better with Stephanie and Melissa on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey, this is Mel Reed, LPGA Tour winner and six time Lady G Rapine Tour winner and Kyra K. Dixon, NBC Sports reporter and host.

[Trevon Edwards]

You forgot to say warmer. Miss America, by the way.

[Andrew Seaman]

And we've got a new podcast, Quiet Please with Mel and Kira. We are bringing you spicy takes on sports and pop culture, some golf haps and interviews with incredible people who have figured out how to make golf their.

[Trevon Edwards]

Superpower or just people we like.

[Andrew Seaman]

Plus tales from the road and everything in between.

[Trevon Edwards]

By the way, golf isn't just for the dads, brads and chads.

[Andrew Seaman]

Yeah, it's actually life's cheat code and we're not going to be quiet about it on or off the course. We're bringing on some of our friends like Michelle who, Heather McMahon, Amanda Baliotis.

[Trevon Edwards]

So if you want to keep up with us, and here is yap, tune.

[Andrew Seaman]

Into our new podcast, Listen to Quiet Please with Mel and Kyra, an iHeart women's sports production in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Capital One, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports.

[Rich Davis]

It was a moment that should have broken me, but just because of how I was raised and my bullishness and.

[Dan Byer]

Arrogance to want to be great hardened.

[Rich Davis]

Me, it gave me a platform to be singularly focused on greatness.

[Andrew Seaman]

We all have moments like this. Something happens that's supposed to break us, but it's in these moments that we discover what we're really made of. I promise you, if anyone knows this, it's me. I'm Ashlyn Harris. What if you ask two different people the same set of questions? Even if the questions are the same, our experiences can lead us to drastically different answers. I'm Minnie Driver, and I set out to explore this idea in my podcast, Mini Questions. Over the years, we have had some incredible guests. People like Courteney Cox, star of the infinitely beloved sitcom Friends, egot winner Viola Davis, and former prime minister of the UK Tony Blair. And now Mini Questions is returning for another season. We've asked an entirely new set of guests, asked seven questions, including Jane Lynch, Delaney Rowe, and Cord Jefferson. Each episode is a new person's story with new lessons, new memories, and new connections. To show us how we're both similar and unique, listen to Mini questions on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Seven questions, limitless answers.

[Trevon Edwards]

What's up, everybody? I'm Trevon Edwards, co host of the new podcast Got e Greatest of Their Era with Seth Curry. You don't want to miss our first episode that's out now. We went live from All Star Weekend and had special guest appearance by Steph Curry himself. Steph talked about what separates the truly elite NBA shooters. When you have a scouting report and you're on the list as not just a shooter, but we have specific rules.

[Covino]

For how we guard you.

[Trevon Edwards]

There's a fear factor that's associated with.

[Covino]

Anytime you're wide open, like, you might as well just count that and get.

[Trevon Edwards]

On back on defense. And we ranked our top five shooters from the 2000s. Peja 5 Dirk 4 Peja is a lie. OK, I'm mad him I left him.

[Covino]

Off my list, but I still like my list.

[Trevon Edwards]

You won't believe who Steph left off his list. That's so tough. That's why we tap these conversations. Yes, absolutely.

[Covino]

Love it.

[Trevon Edwards]

Listen to Goat Greatest of their era on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.

[Dan Byer]

I think someone that doesn't get enough credit. I want to pay tribute to someone today.

[Covino]

Who? LeBron James.

[Dan Byer]

Well, according to Wemby, he doesn't get enough credit, right?

[Covino]

Wembanyama says he's underrated.

[Dan Byer]

Well, it's a bummer that we lose Wemby for the rest of the year, but I think that's just a reflection of us being we've had LeBron for so long that we don't think we appreciate him. To be honest, quickie story over the weekend. It was a great dad weekend for me. My kids both started baseball and softball. And I think I speak on behalf of a lot of parents out there. There's no more joy than watching your kids play sports, especially if you coach. Like, I actually feel like it sounds corny. I feel like I was meant to coach. I really do. I feel like when I'm teaching those kids and, you know, you just. There's something about it that's just so much fun. And if you want a great show to watch with your kids on Disney plus. Safe or out? Is that what it's called?

[Rich Davis]

No.

[Dan Byer]

Win or Lose. Win or Lose. It's an animated series from the creators of Inside Out.

[Rich Davis]

We've been watching this with KOA dude, it's so good.

[Dan Byer]

Dude, it's so good. It's called Win or Lose. Creators of Inside Out. And it's eight episodes. They only have three out as of this week. But each episode is from a different person's perspective. Like the kid playing Little League. Episode two is about the umpire.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

And it's, you know, dealing with emotions and winning and losing as a kid in sports.

[Covino]

So it's a series.

[Dan Byer]

It's a series. Yeah. Pretty cool, man. Great family watch. How about I'll say that a great family watch.

[Rich Davis]

Rich, you know what? We used to say that the University of Iowa, win or lose. But then we'd follow it up with win or lose.

[Covino]

We still booze.

[Dan Byer]

You know what I think?

[Rich Davis]

I think that's also a good motto for life. Right.

[Dan Byer]

I think that's the motto of a lot of grown men. Softball teams, too.

[Rich Davis]

Sure.

[Dan Byer]

So I'm coaching my kids this weekend. And just a funny moment, because we all have those stories when we were little. My son plays his first T ball game, Pony league out here in la. My dude, Jeff Supon, former big league pitcher, he's the commissioner of the league. He runs everything. Great guy. My son's first at bat, Danny G. No kid has hit off the pitching machine. They get three swings off the pitching machine, and then they bring out the tee for tee ball.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

And this is not, like, underhand to the kids. This is from the mound, like, pitching machine. Like they want to start them.

[Covino]

Is it the George Michaels pitching machine? That one's the best.

[Dan Byer]

Some, like, slingshot thing, actually.

[Covino]

No, I know. That's what they do when the kids are little to get them used to everything.

[Dan Byer]

So on the second swing, my son's the first one to make contact, and he hits like, a good Ground ball to the left side. Everyone cheers so loud for him. Like, oh, my God. Halfway down the first base line, I'm like, run, buddy, run. He just stops in place and starts crying because he's so overwhelmed by everyone. You know, everyone cheering.

[Rich Davis]

So spotlight got too high.

[Dan Byer]

I was like, dude.

[Covino]

It's also a reminder of how little these kids are. And you're like trying to yell at them to run.

[Dan Byer]

Then the funny part is the first kid of the game hits.

[Covino]

Hustle, kid, come on.

[Dan Byer]

First K of the game hits off the tee, runs to third base instead of first. So when you're that age, it's just so much fun. So hopefully other people are enjoying this mom and dad life of coaching.

[Covino]

But you're right, you nailed it. It's going to be one of those things, no matter how old Benny Boy is. Benny the Jet, they call him, right?

[Dan Byer]

Yeah.

[Covino]

Little Benny Soto, your first at bat. Yeah, first. First at bat. Hitting bombs like Juan Soto.

[Rich Davis]

You're gonna tell the story at his wedding.

[Covino]

That's what I'm saying. Remember his first time? He was the first kid and he stopped midway at first and wouldn't run and cried. He cried. We had to carry him to first. And that's our Benny Boy. And look at him now. He's getting married.

[Dan Byer]

There you go. Little dad. Life thrown in there.

[Covino]

It's like those stories that your mom tells a million times.

[Dan Byer]

Every parent has their go to stories and I feel like I may have found one.

[Covino]

You know what my mom says still to this day? Stephen used to love Rick Astley like I never loved maybe one. She's like, remember you were about 12 and you were singing. I'm like, you mean the one time you heard me sing it and she still tells that story?

[Rich Davis]

I thought you were gonna say she still says in or out.

[Covino]

Yeah, no, no, but like, when it comes to stories about me, yeah, she always, you know, they bring up the same ones, and that's one Rich will bring out for the rest of his son's life.

[Dan Byer]

So enjoy your spring sports starting. Nothing more exciting than the start of baseball, when basketball and hockey are heating up. And of course, you think the NFL should be in the rear view. But now we're getting ready for where some of these quarterbacks are going. The NFL draft combine. The combine. The draft. All this is ahead of us, so the world of sports never stops. Now, while you're watching sports, let me give you a question, a little trivia, and I'll give you the answer when we come back. I want you to tell Me. If we're going to the bar. If we go to Buffalo Wild Wings Public School across the street, the bar down the block, give me your favorite appetizers. What are we ordering?

[Covino]

Me.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah.

[Covino]

Boneless wings.

[Dan Byer]

Danny J. What do we got?

[Rich Davis]

Onion rings.

[Dan Byer]

Iowa. Sam.

[Rich Davis]

Mozzi sticks.

[Dan Byer]

Damn. Buyer. What's your app of choice? What are we going with?

[Rich Davis]

Cheese curds.

[Dan Byer]

Cheese curds.

[Covino]

Loaded tots.

[Dan Byer]

Loaded tots.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, those are good.

[Dan Byer]

Ooh, you guys, there's an app that we got to pay tribute to. Next. Today's a very special day. It was the day this snack was created. I'll tell you next. Right here. We went over all the appetizers. Buffalo wings, onion rings, cheese curds, spring rolls.

[Covino]

Spin art.

[Dan Byer]

Spin art. Dip.

[Rich Davis]

Oh, yeah.

[Dan Byer]

Nowadays, like, egg rolls, Brussels sprouts. Egg rolls. And we were leaving off possibly the most popular nachos.

[Covino]

Nachos.

[Dan Byer]

Today's the day that you have to pay tribute to a man by the name of Ignacio Anaya. And I learned this, oddly enough, not that long ago. The nickname for Ignacio. Nacho. If you never met an Ignacio in your life, the nickname for Ignacio is Nacho. I remember working at espn, and everyone called this dude Nacho. And I'm like, why are they calling him Nacho? His name's Ignacio. Geez, Luis, I didn't grow up in a Mexican family like you.

[Covino]

You don't have to grow up in a Mexican family to know that I was.

[Dan Byer]

Sam, did you know the nickname for Ignacio is Nacho?

[Covino]

Yes. Because I believe we talked about this.

[Rich Davis]

On the show maybe, like, three or four months ago.

[Covino]

Rich loves this. It's a fun fact.

[Dan Byer]

He's my favorite.

[Covino]

Yeah, I listen, it's a great story.

[Dan Byer]

It was a man by the name of Ignacio Anaya. He's a chef.

[Rich Davis]

Who.

[Covino]

Omar Manaya?

[Dan Byer]

No, Ignacio Anaya, the inventor of something very important. Now, the story goes like this. It's World War II. A bunch of military wives down in El Paso, Texas.

[Covino]

Did you know translation for El Paso is the Paso?

[Dan Byer]

I do know this.

[Covino]

I don't know if you knew that. You didn't grow up in Mexico.

[Dan Byer]

I am El Nino on an excursion.

[Rich Davis]

Spanish for the Nino.

[Dan Byer]

Some of the military wives went to a restaurant to get a bite to eat. The main chef had dipped away, and Ignacio Anaya found himself in a dilemma. These ladies want to eat. Chef's not here. What do I do? He goes, don't worry. I'll cook you up something. He couldn't locate the chef, so not wanting to turn away these women, he put on his Chef's hat, went in the kitchen, found the tortas, the tortilla, the big tortillas, broke them up, sprinkled some cheese. He's like, oh, there's some jalapenos. Put those on little tomato, crushed it up, put it in, melted the cheese, served it to these women, and it was called the nacho especiale. The nacho special. The women loved it.

[Covino]

That was an old bedroom move of mine in the early 2000s. The Nacho Special.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, that makes no sense, but I love this. Gave her the old nacho special.

[Covino]

What does that even mean?

[Rich Davis]

Little jalapeno.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

So turns out it was such a hit, spicy word spread of the nacho especiales to the point where other people like, oh, we could do that. Break up the tortilla cheese, jalapenos, some dipping, some toppings, some fix, fixin some fixings. Hence the creator of nachos on this day in 1943, Ignacio Anaya.

[Covino]

And if that blows your mind, let me blow Rich's mind. What do you think Nacho Libre's real name was in the movie?

[Dan Byer]

Wait a minute. His name is Ignacio Libre?

[Covino]

Yes. His friends called him Nacho. I'm sorry, I don't believe you.

[Dan Byer]

I'm sorry, I don't believe you either.

[Covino]

Yeah, remember, he had the hots for Ankara.

[Dan Byer]

So there you go. Little fun fact. On a random Monday, a guy in 1943 invented nachos. His name was Nacho.

[Covino]

And it was on this day.

[Dan Byer]

I believe that. That's why today is National Tortilla Chip Day.

[Covino]

Well, now I got an excuse to eat some nachos.

[Dan Byer]

The invention of nachos. So when you go to a restaurant.

[Rich Davis]

I told the same story on National Nachos Day.

[Dan Byer]

I will tell that story every time I want to bring up Ignacio.

[Covino]

Merge Tortilla Chip Day and Nacho Day into one. Save us a day.

[Dan Byer]

All I'm saying I heard this, is that in. In food lore, this guy gets no props how often some people call them, like, ghetto nachos. I call them what I have, like, once a week. You don't ever take nacho chips. You never take, like, tostitos, Put them on a paper plate, sprinkle some cheese.

[Rich Davis]

On it for the Mexican blend cheese.

[Dan Byer]

Dude, the Mexican blend cheese. I take some of the jalapenos in the jar, throw those on, and I get some Taco Bell hot sauce, sprinkle that on and put it in the microwave for one minute. That's like a late night snack. After I had an edible Maybe one.

[Covino]

Day someone will tell the story of Rich Davis and how he invented this.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, it's true.

[Covino]

Someday.

[Dan Byer]

So, hey, I love you. Rest in peace. Long ago, Ignacio and I. If I'm the one guy that gives him props, I hope somewhere in nacho heaven he hears me. Thank you.

[Covino]

Maybe they'll make. Maybe they'll make a movie about it. Like the Flaming Hot Cheeto guy.

[Dan Byer]

Spot didn't believe that story.

[Covino]

That's a great story.

[Dan Byer]

And he won't. No.

[Covino]

Because there's, like, public knowledge that he lied about that story.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

You poo pooed that.

[Covino]

No, I didn't poo poo it. You know what? Richard Montanez poo pooed. Richard Montanez is a legend, all right. He invented the Flaming Hot Cheetos. Actual facts of people who worked at a company who said you didn't work. He did.

[Dan Byer]

Poo poo King.

[Covino]

So anyway, great story, Rich.

[Dan Byer]

The same way Spot poo pooed like a lot of people did. The Hot Cheeto documentary we all watched. Right.

[Covino]

I thought it was great.

[Dan Byer]

Richard Montanez.

[Covino]

Montanez Montagne.

[Dan Byer]

There are people that, like, he wasn't really the guy. Just love the story. It's like when Joe Montana ruins Rudy and he's like, well, it was more of a joke. Like, we didn't really love Rudy. Shut up, Joe Montana. I'll give you another one. Do you see who recently ruined some fun? Screw you, John Olarude. John Ollerud recently talked about how that Ricky Henderson story wasn't true.

[Covino]

Really? He made that up.

[Dan Byer]

The story where Ricky Henderson apparently was like, I used to play with a guy that wore a helmet, too. And he's like, yeah, it was me.

[Covino]

He said that never happened.

[Dan Byer]

He's like, yeah, it's fun to joke about, but that's not true. Ah, I know.

[Rich Davis]

People ruin legendary myths. We wanted stories.

[Covino]

Yeah. We wanted to think that he didn't remember you, John.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah. Spot. You know, Spot right now is probably feverishly doing research to try to.

[Covino]

I don't have to try to take.

[Dan Byer]

You're probably trying to take away credit from Ignacio and.

[Covino]

I know. Sorry.

[Dan Byer]

Well, it really was another guy that invented nachos.

[Covino]

You know what, though? In a way, first guy to think, oh, let me cut up tortilla chips. It is sports related. I mean, how many great football games have you watched over a nice plate of nachos? Or as we call them, mega dope? Chos. We've been on a quest for years to find the most greatest shows of all time.

[Dan Byer]

Well, how do you. I mean, Listen, what kind of meat.

[Rich Davis]

You put on your chose.

[Dan Byer]

Thank you, Sam. So since we're talking about nachos, and.

[Covino]

Listen, Mega dope chose.

[Dan Byer]

It's February. Does anyone. Is there any sports right now that are tickling your butt? Not really. Let's talk about nachos a second. If I were to say, mastercraft, the ultimate nachos at a sports bar right now, I'm pretty simplistic. I'm going cheese, jalapenos, a scoop of guac in the middle. I'm going to leave the sour cream on the side. I don't need all.

[Rich Davis]

You got to have sour cream.

[Dan Byer]

I don't mind if you do it. So I'll throw sour cream and guac. Cheese, nachos, jalapenos. I know Kavino, and you aren't tomato. Guys.

[Covino]

I like some black beans.

[Dan Byer]

See that, to me, messes. Oh, no, it's got to have it all. When you start adding beans and meats and stuff.

[Covino]

Could we agree on anything, guys? You wanted to go vegetarian. Geez, can't we all just get along?

[Dan Byer]

Are you going heavy on the meats on your nachos or what?

[Covino]

Hey, man, I'm not, like, if they're there, I'm eating them.

[Rich Davis]

I don't like. I don't like sharing nachos with people as an appetizer.

[Covino]

Why?

[Rich Davis]

Because people mess up.

[Covino]

Well, you think you're better than us?

[Rich Davis]

No, I don't. I don't like. Somebody will take the chip that has all the sour cream on it.

[Dan Byer]

Oh, wait, there's a. There's a comedian that does a bit. Where's it a show where there's one. Was it. Was it. Was it a TV show? It might have been.

[Rich Davis]

Well, last time we talked about Chef Anaya, I played for you this small clip from Saving Silverman where it's Jack Black, Steve Zahn, and they're arguing about nachos.

[Covino]

And he's like, you took the one with all the. He's like, that's one nacho.

[Dan Byer]

That's the nucleus. Yes.

[Rich Davis]

What's up?

[Dan Byer]

Dan Beyer.

[Rich Davis]

Doug Heffernan called it the nucleus on. That's right. Yes. King of queens.

[Dan Byer]

King of queens. The nucleus. Kevin James, because there's gonna be one nacho chip in the middle that has the biggest glob of melted cheese, guac, and everything.

[Covino]

That's just a solid. You get the nucleus. You're the man.

[Dan Byer]

No, but I feel like everyone.

[Covino]

I said, when you steal your. Your kid's French fry, you got to get the biggest waffle fry. In there.

[Dan Byer]

But every. Every group of friends, if you're respectable.

[Covino]

Shit'S what men do.

[Dan Byer]

You sort of eat around the nucleus because you don't want to be the A hole that takes the Nucleus chip in the beginning.

[Covino]

I go for it.

[Rich Davis]

You should break up that wealth with.

[Covino]

A. I go for it, and I stare at everybody right in the eye, and I wait for them to say something. No, I got the naked chip with nothing on it.

[Dan Byer]

Thanks a lot.

[Covino]

Here's my move. I'll share it. And I don't normally share my tips, but if you grab the nucleus like a man and you. You give eye contact, everybody, no one's gonna say anything.

[Dan Byer]

Are you setting the tone that, like, I'm the alpha male here?

[Covino]

You're like, what? You're. You're daring anyway, to be like, what?

[Rich Davis]

It's like, what are you gonna do about it?

[Covino]

Yeah, it's like how Rich.

[Rich Davis]

Rich will pour half of the spinach artichoke dip onto his plate. And I respect it. I'm like. I'm like, man, he took half of it. There's also a lot of respect for the guy who'll just take the last one without offering it to anybody else. And Jimmy, like, do you guys want it? He just grabs it and is like, done.

[Covino]

You're decisive.

[Dan Byer]

There's a politeness that we all sort of have where if there is one buffalo wing left, if there's one big, globby nacho left, you're like, I was a slob the whole time, but I'll have the last one's for you, Danny. And you're like, duh. For you. I think the minute someone goes, no, you. It's like, okay, take it.

[Rich Davis]

Covina would ask, how many globs have you had?

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

You try to figure out, okay, he had three. He had three. I had two. So this is mine.

[Covino]

Well, now we have a reason to slob out tonight.

[Dan Byer]

By the way, for those that didn't get Sam's reference, Covino will always ask everyone else just to make sure he's not the biggest sub. Like, how many wings you have? How many nachos you have?

[Covino]

How many slices you have?

[Dan Byer]

How many slices you have.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

And we were at Camino's parents when we did the show from the east coast last week. We ordered two pizzas. One big grandma pizza and one regular. No doubt. Covino's like, bro, how many?

[Covino]

We had about six 70s.

[Dan Byer]

I had, like, six slices.

[Covino]

Yeah, we were gluttonizing. So, anyway, celebrate and enjoy your nachos today. Brought up. Your boy Juan Soto.

[Dan Byer]

And it looks like he enjoyed some nachos in the off season. But you know what?

[Covino]

I think he had one too many. Or like Juan Blodo. Juan Blodo. He pulled a solid move, but I actually think he was a little overly generous, in my opinion. I mean, when you got that kind of flow, it's not that big of a deal. I get it. That's a. That's a. A small expense for a Juan Soto who's getting paid. But Brett Beatty of the New York Mets had. Beatty had Juan Soto's number.

[Dan Byer]

Young buck.

[Covino]

Young buck. And he Is. He started three years ago in 2022. Last year, he batted.229 and had four home runs. So he's not like a superstar by any means. He's a young third baseman.

[Dan Byer]

If you follow the National League, the Mets were sort of thinking Beatty Vientos. One of these guys would work out. Beatty had a good start, but then cool down and just never got his rhythm. He has a baby face. If you. If you follow baseball, you'd be like, Brett Beatty. He's the met that looks like he's 16 years old.

[Covino]

He's got a baby face.

[Dan Byer]

He's got. He's got a Beatty face. Good.

[Covino]

Major. Major.

[Rich Davis]

Play the rim shot on yourself.

[Covino]

Brett Beatty, who hasn't been in the league for a long time at all. Career. Let's see. Career average.215. Whippity do. War number 22 for the new York Mets. But guess who else wanted number 22. Juan Soto. So, you know, the story happens all the time in sports. Juan Soto bought this dude a $92,000 Tahoe. So he walks out like, whoa. Juan Soto gifted him a car for giving over the jersey. Cool move. Unnecessary. Best gift ever. Either way, it was like his dream car. It was the car he always wanted. And I guess Soto did that investigation and put it in his name, got it registered, and to his surprise, he got his dream car. $92,000 gift from Juan Soto.

[Dan Byer]

Is it the story that Juan Soto asked him for his insurance or registration the day before? The day before he asked.

[Covino]

Or Edgar, I don't know. Who's Edgar on the Mets? Because Beatty references Edgar. Like, Edgar asked me the day before about my insurance and everything. So that was a little fishy. But to his surprise, he still got the 22 jersey in exchange for a $92,000 car gifted to Beatty.

[Dan Byer]

And to put a perspective, Beatty's a young dude. He. You know, he had. He hasn't lived up to expectation yet. He was one of the Mets top prospects. He will be on the roster this year likely. And he just agreed. He did a pre arbitration deal with the mets. He's making $800,000.

[Covino]

I think it's cool that A, he got that car. B, it's from Juan Soto. For a ballplayer, that's got to be like a bit of a feather in your cab. Like Juan Soto gave me a $92,000 car. But again, Juan Soto could have had that number regardless. I don't think that guy earned any sort of debate whatsoever to keep number 22 at that point. So I think it was overly generous even though his pocket change for this guy.

[Dan Byer]

I mean if you remember fan favorite of the dodgers, Joe Kelly war number 17 and if you remember correctly, him and his wife like in while the Dodgers still hadn't signed Ohtani yet, they joked about like, hey, please take 17, come to the Dodgers. And I remember when.

[Rich Davis]

That's right, they made a video when.

[Dan Byer]

Ohtani did sign and he officially gave him number 17. I believe Ohtani bought Joe Kelly's wife a sports car.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, Porsche.

[Covino]

Yeah. It's a solid move. Juan Soto did the right thing, obviously, but probably didn't have to if he didn't want to. It was Juan Soto.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah. But you know what Juan Soto's thinking and I want him to think big. If you're Juan Soto, aren't you thinking I'm number 22. And at the end of this 15 year contract, long ass contract with the Mets, he would hope that that number hangs in the rafters of Citi Field one day. If he gets the Mets all World Series. When the Mets have been Thurston, like Thurston Howell, like the Mets have been thirsty for a World Series since Gary Carter's perm and Keith Hernandez mustache were the talk of the town.

[Covino]

Who was Thurston Howell? Thurston for Lovey. Oh, Lovey. He had to be thirsty.

[Dan Byer]

Ginger Marianne.

[Covino]

Yeah, that's what I'd be thirsting for.

[Dan Byer]

But you know what, Kov?

[Covino]

It's, you know what does it makes you think of this? I don't think Brett Beatty could deny that this is the greatest gift that he's ever been given. And 92,000 dream car that he always wanted. Right.

[Dan Byer]

It's almost lucky. Right? Like can you, can you put your.

[Covino]

Finger on that though? Like the greatest gift you were ever given. Like, I don't know what it would be like when you were little and you really wanted something and you were so surprised that Santa brought it. Like because this Is the answer right here for him. It makes me think, well, what was my greatest gift ever? I don't know. So I posed that question for you at home.

[Dan Byer]

Greatest gift, but also like. Like a moment of just pure luck. I'm not saying the times you. I hit the jackpot in Atlantic City, but the simple fact that Brett Beatty's like, I'll take them with 22. And a year later, oh, yeah, the $765 million man's like, oh, that's my number.

[Covino]

Or unless he had the foresight to think Juan Soto might want to play here someday. I'll take number 22.

[Dan Byer]

It was almost like the early days of the Internet, like buying a domain, knowing that it'll be valuable. Like Juan Soto, number 22, you say?

[Covino]

That's kind of interesting. That's an interesting way to think about it, though, right?

[Dan Byer]

He lucked out.

[Covino]

Someone else more popular might want that number one day. It's a great investment.

[Dan Byer]

So you saw that Juan Soto, Derek.

[Covino]

Cheater ended up with number two.

[Dan Byer]

I do. I think I know the story. Let me see if I'm right, because think about it.

[Covino]

Every other number, every other single digit number was retired. So number two was like a coveted number.

[Dan Byer]

Can I guess? I think I know the answer. And by the way, you saw Juan Soto hit a dinger first at bat, and Bregman, in his first game as a Red Sox, also hit home run. So. So, so far, the big free agents are looking pretty good. I think from what I understand, it worked out five times World Series champion Hall of Famer Derek Jeter. The. The hopes for his success were so high that I heard that they put aside that number for the guy. Like, almost like we were waiting for this.

[Covino]

Tony Fernandez wore it before Jeter, if I'm not mistaken. Double check that. I'm almost positive. Shortstop Tony Fernandez. And then when Derek Jeter came around, the. The story as I know it is that the clubhouse guy who washes all the uniforms. The uniform guy. What's it called? The guy in the clubhouse who does all the equipment manager or whatever.

[Dan Byer]

Yeah, equipment manager just gave it to.

[Covino]

Him and that was it. Oh. To be honest, the Yankees laundry dude.

[Dan Byer]

I thought it was more to it. I thought like, the Yankees specifically were like.

[Covino]

Well, there were high hopes for sure, but it was a matter of just the equipment manager being like, here's number two.

[Dan Byer]

But he was such a high to prospect for the Yankees back in the mid-90s that I thought it was by design. Like, I went to Syracuse for college. Number 44. Is a tradition there. Jim Brown, Derek Coleman. Like, if you're given number 44, it's Syracuse's way of saying, we believe in basketball or football, that you're the guy. And I thought that because there were no single digits left, I always thought the Yankees gave Jeter number two with the high hopes of, like, you're it cove.

[Rich Davis]

It looks like Mike Gallego.

[Covino]

Was it Lego Mike Gallego?

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. It was the last to wear number two before Jeter.

[Covino]

Am I thinking Fernandez? No.

[Dan Byer]

It's a great novelty.

[Rich Davis]

Six, maybe?

[Dan Byer]

No, no, it's a great.

[Covino]

Steve Sachs wore number six.

[Dan Byer]

Tony Fernandez did wear number six.

[Covino]

I know for a fact.

[Dan Byer]

You know what's funny is that I know the Yankees don't have their names on their jersey, but how funny would it be to have a number two Gallego Yankee shirt? What a fun novelty item.

[Covino]

That was. Gallego. But, yeah, it wasn't like he was the only guy to wear it. The equipment guy gave it to him. But my point in bringing that up was, was you pick. If you're able to pick that number, because a lot of players don't have the luxury of picking it. They're just sort of given it. You pick the number that might be highly touted by a bigger star when he comes along, because you may reap the benefits a la Brett Beatty, who got his 92,000 Chevy Tahoe gifted from.

[Rich Davis]

Juan Sota, says when Gallego was in Oakland A, he wore number nine. He, of course, couldn't wear Roger Maris's number in New York, so he got two, and he wore it through 1994.

[Dan Byer]

Hey, Danny, did. Did Luca have to play some g. Pay some g league guy for number 77? Who would wear number 77? That's a. That's a number you always know is available.

[Covino]

So props to him. He did the right thing. But again, it does make you think the greatest gift you were ever given.

[Dan Byer]

That's true. It's a really. It's a really nice coincidence for Brett Beatty. Now, here's what we got going on, by the way.

[Covino]

You think you'll buy your kid a car one day? Like, the whole bow? The whole deal? Have you ever. Have you ever bought your wife a car with a bow on it? Like a guy in a commercial? I can barely afford the bow. Yeah, I know. Like, because, honestly, that's, like, the most generous gift you can give somebody, right? As far as, like, as a gift that you could buy.

[Dan Byer]

I don't know. It depends on my contract here. You know what I always told my kids I said, I'm, you know, Dad's putting away. Dad and mom are putting away money for you for college and all those things. But if you get a full scholarship to college, that money, you could buy a car, down payment on an apartment or something. I'm saving the money. If you want it, get a scholarship.

[Andrew Seaman]

The more better the merrier. Title of your podcast all your old Brooklyn Nine Nine friends are appearing on your favorite podcast, More Better. Don't miss Brooklyn Nine nine stars and show hosts Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero as they welcome their friends and former castmates back to laugh about old times and swap some stories. This week, it's Gina Linetti herself, the talented Chelsea Peretti. Remember when we were in that scene.

[Covino]

Where you guys were just supposed to.

[Andrew Seaman]

Hug and I was standing there?

[Dan Byer]

Yeah.

[Andrew Seaman]

I was like, can I also hug them then? Next week, the 99 nonsense continues as the More Better amigas sit down with Joe Latrulio AKA Detective Charles Foyle. There'll be more laughs, more conversation, more stories from the set, and more More Better. Don't miss a minute.

[Rich Davis]

You felt safe enough to throw out a bad idea, right? I mean, that is the key because.

[Dan Byer]

You'Re definitely not throwing out good ideas all the time.

[Covino]

I mean, that's just not how it works.

[Andrew Seaman]

Listen to More Better with Stephanie and Melissa on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. What if you asked two different people the same set of questions? Even if the questions are the same, our experiences can lead us to drastically different answers. I'm Minnie Driver and I set out to explore this idea in my podcast Mini Questions. Over the years we have had some incredible guests. People like Courteney Cox, star of the infinitely beloved sitcom Friends, egot winner Viola Davis and former Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair. And now Mini Questions is returning for another season. Season we've asked an entirely new set of guests our seven questions including Jane Lynch, Delaney Rowe and Cord Jefferson. Each episode is a new person story with new lessons, new memories and new connections to show us how we're both similar and unique. Listen to Mini questions on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Seven questions limitless answers.

[Trevon Edwards]

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[Andrew Seaman]

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[Trevon Edwards]

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[Andrew Seaman]

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[Trevon Edwards]

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[Andrew Seaman]

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[Trevon Edwards]

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[Andrew Seaman]

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[Trevon Edwards]

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[Andrew Seaman]

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[Rich Davis]

It was a moment that should have broken me, but just because of how.

[Dan Byer]

I was raised and my bullishness and arrogance to want to be great hardened me.

[Rich Davis]

It gave me a platform to be so singularly focused on greatness.

[Andrew Seaman]

We all have moments like this. Something happens that's supposed to break us, but it's in these moments that we discover what we're really made of. I promise you, if anyone knows this, it's me. I'm Ashlyn Harris.

[Trevon Edwards]

What's up, everybody? I'm Trevon Edwards, co host of the new podcast Got Greatest of Their Era with Seth Curry. You don't want to miss our first episode that's out now. We went live from All Star Weekend, had special guest appearance by Steph Curry himself. Steph talked about what separates the truly elite NBA shooters. When you have a scouting report and you're on the list as not just.

[Covino]

A shooter, but we have specific rules for how we guard you.

[Trevon Edwards]

There's a fear factor that's associated with.

[Covino]

Anytime you're wide open. Like, you might as well just count that and get back on defense.

[Trevon Edwards]

And we ranked our top five shooters from the 2000s. Peja 5 Dirk 4.

[Covino]

Peja is elite.

[Dan Byer]

I'm mad him.

[Covino]

I left him off my list, but I still like my list.

[Trevon Edwards]

You won't believe who Steph left off his list. That's so tough. That's why we have these conversations. Yes, absolutely. It Listen to Goat Greatest of their era on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Covino]

We gotta get this game in. Let's go, Iowa. Samuel, you have five seconds to battle.

[Rich Davis]

For your sports trivia.

[Dan Byer]

Life, man.

[Trevon Edwards]

Ah.

[Rich Davis]

I Gotta.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

I don't got it.

[Covino]

Put your electronic devices down and pick your sports knowledge.

[Dan Byer]

It's CNR's last one standing. Last one standing.

[Rich Davis]

All right, I have four categories ready to go if needed. A tiebreaker. Each contestant gets five seconds to stay alive in the round. If you run out of time or you answer incorrectly, Iowa. Sam will take you out with his famous buzzer. We keep battling until you are the last one standing. If you win two of the rounds, you are the top dog. Here are the contestants. Five time winner, Steve Covino.

[Covino]

Yeah. Yay.

[Rich Davis]

Let's go to the right of him. Eight time winner, Rich Davis.

[Dan Byer]

How are you, buddies?

[Rich Davis]

And the leader in the clubhouse, 24 time winner, Dan Byer. All right, we're gonna go to the studio lines to see who's playing for a CNR stainless steel Swiggy buyer. I'll use you for this. Would you love to travel to beautiful Idaho Falls, Idaho? Spokane, Washington. Spokane, Goodyear, Arizona, or Waco. Waco, Texas. Texas. We're kind of in a spring training kind of mood. Let's go to Goodyear, Arizona.

[Dan Byer]

There we go.

[Rich Davis]

Aaron, how are you? What do you do for a living there in Goodyear?

[Covino]

Someone blimps.

[Rich Davis]

I am an environmental inspector for the county. Oh, he's got a real job.

[Covino]

You think you're better than us?

[Rich Davis]

All right. By the way, spot is the fact checker during this game. Lots of exciting jobs. All right, when I say your name, the clock is going to begin. Here is the first category. Way too early. You have five seconds to name an NFL team who ESPN already has ranked as the bottom 12 for next season, 21 through 32 in their two early power rankings. Covino, we're going to start with you as soon as the clock goes. Now.

[Covino]

The Jaguars. Jaguars at number 26.

[Rich Davis]

Yes, Rich.

[Dan Byer]

The New York Football Giants.

[Covino]

The giants at 31.

[Rich Davis]

Fire. Danny's Raiders.

[Covino]

The Raiders at 28.

[Rich Davis]

Aaron.

[Dan Byer]

Aaron.

[Rich Davis]

Three, two, one. Aaron. You got a team.

[Dan Byer]

Average, man.

[Rich Davis]

He's out of that round.

[Covino]

Covino, no one said the jets yet, right? They have not. All right, hold on. Ah, man, I'll say it.

[Rich Davis]

29, Rich.

[Dan Byer]

The Panthers.

[Rich Davis]

The Panthers.

[Covino]

Number 25.

[Rich Davis]

Byer. Saints.

[Covino]

Saints. Number 27.

[Rich Davis]

Covina.

[Covino]

The Browns. The Browns. Number 30.

[Rich Davis]

Rich.

[Dan Byer]

Patriots.

[Covino]

The Patriots. Number 24.

[Rich Davis]

Byer. I was gonna say Patriots, too. Geez. You know what? Let's roll the dice. Cowboys.

[Covino]

Cowboys.

[Rich Davis]

Not on the list, Covina.

[Covino]

Titans. Titans. Last on the list. Number 32.

[Rich Davis]

Damn it, Rich. Three to go. Three two.

[Dan Byer]

Arizona Cardinals. Yes.

[Covino]

Number 21.

[Rich Davis]

Good poll.

[Covino]

Right at the top of the bottom.

[Rich Davis]

Bottom back to Covino.

[Covino]

Two left. Wow, wow, wow. The Colts.

[Rich Davis]

Yes. 23.

[Dan Byer]

That means there's one left. Rich, come on.

[Rich Davis]

I'm gonna call him.

[Dan Byer]

Colts.

[Rich Davis]

Vino 2.

[Dan Byer]

The Bears. Yes.

[Rich Davis]

We got them all.

[Covino]

Wow.

[Rich Davis]

So we have a tie there. We'll give both kovino and Rich 17 seconds.

[Covino]

That was a long time. That was the longest.

[Dan Byer]

Those were Uber minutes. Those are movie seconds right now. Stop. Those are Uber second.

[Rich Davis]

Just throw that round out then.

[Covino]

Oh, that was it. That was a tie.

[Rich Davis]

I'll give you guys both a point there. All right, we go to the second category. It's exciting. Oh, by the way, let's see if Aaron in Goodyear, Arizona is still alive. Aaron. Yeah. Okay. All right. Just checking your.

[Dan Byer]

We called your name. You seem like you were.

[Covino]

Here we go.

[Rich Davis]

I was trying to answer. Okay.

[Covino]

All right.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Your cell phone took garbled 50 cricket wire. Throw it out. 50,000 daggers is the name of this category. You have five seconds to name an NBA player who is top 20 all time for three pointers made. By the way, nine of the 20 are still active players. All right, we're going to start with you, Aaron, in Arizona. As soon as the timer goes. Now. Steph Curry. Steph Curry. Number one. Buyer. Let's go. Klay Thompson.

[Covino]

Klay Thompson.

[Rich Davis]

Number five, Rich.

[Dan Byer]

Reggie Miller.

[Covino]

Reggie Miller.

[Rich Davis]

Number six. Hall of Fame, Covino.

[Covino]

Ray Allen. Ray Allen. Number three.

[Rich Davis]

Back to Aaron.

[Dan Byer]

Vince Carter.

[Covino]

Vince Carter. Number 10. Wow.

[Rich Davis]

Buyer. James Harden.

[Covino]

James Harden. Number two.

[Rich Davis]

Number two. Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

Rich, give me the category again. Most.

[Rich Davis]

Top 20 all time. Three pointers made.

[Dan Byer]

Most.

[Rich Davis]

Yes.

[Dan Byer]

LeBron James.

[Covino]

LeBron James.

[Rich Davis]

Number seven.

[Dan Byer]

Okay.

[Rich Davis]

Covino.

[Covino]

Larry Bird. Larry Bird.

[Rich Davis]

None of us.

[Covino]

Wow.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. He didn't play long enough, I guess.

[Covino]

Dang.

[Rich Davis]

Aaron. Dirk Nowitzki. Dirk. On the list, number 19. Fire. Damian Lillard. Number four, Rich.

[Dan Byer]

Mark Price.

[Covino]

No.

[Dan Byer]

No.

[Rich Davis]

Okay, Aaron. Three, two, one. Out of there. Buyer wins that round.

[Dan Byer]

You have a guess anyway.

[Rich Davis]

Kidd.

[Covino]

Jason Kidd. Yes. On the list, number 18. You got most of the top ones.

[Rich Davis]

Paul George.

[Dan Byer]

Paul George.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Durant. Jason Terry is on the list. Anyone say Kevin Durant?

[Dan Byer]

No. That's okay to you? Yeah. That was what we should have said, though, buddy.

[Rich Davis]

Healed. Joe Johnson at the end of the list at number 20.

[Dan Byer]

Okay.

[Rich Davis]

All right, here we go to the third category. Covino, Rich, Buyer, all on the board. Where's the third category? Here it is. Above 313, you have five seconds to name an MLB player who led the American or National League and batting average on that list since 2010. By the way, every player on this list finished with an average above.313, which ironically, just came last season. All right, so once again, Al or NL batting champ since 2010. Covino, you're up first. Go.

[Covino]

D.J. leMayhue. D.J. leMayHue.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Yes. And twice to Rich Arias.

[Covino]

Yes.

[Rich Davis]

Yes.

[Covino]

Twice.

[Dan Byer]

Three times.

[Covino]

Oh, three times.

[Rich Davis]

Three times. Yeah. Fire. No. Tani Shohei. Yeah, I'm looking for it.

[Covino]

Where is it?

[Dan Byer]

I don't believe.

[Covino]

No.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Covino]

I don't think so.

[Dan Byer]

No. No.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Not the leader, Aaron, in Arizona. I don't even know what the question is, to be honest with you. This is so darn confusing. Ohtani, MLB player who led the American International League in batting average. Yeah. The leader.

[Covino]

The one leader.

[Rich Davis]

But it was above three. The highest.

[Covino]

The highest each year.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. I just said everyone on the list batted above.330. Okay. Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

I like when you throw.

[Rich Davis]

I was just explaining the title of the category.

[Dan Byer]

Aaron, you got plenty of time. Go ahead.

[Covino]

Yep.

[Rich Davis]

Mike Trout.

[Covino]

Mike Trout. Nope.

[Rich Davis]

Covino.

[Covino]

Three Coronado's on this list. List. No.

[Dan Byer]

Can I answer it for the win, please, Rich. Jeff McNeil.

[Rich Davis]

Jeff McNeil.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

Remember the guy you made fun of for taking fraternity leave?

[Covino]

2022.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Was on the list. There were a lot.

[Covino]

A lot of. He missed a lot.

[Rich Davis]

Wow.

[Dan Byer]

I feel like we could redo, honestly.

[Covino]

I feel like we could redo this next week, Dan.

[Dan Byer]

Miguel Cabrera.

[Covino]

Miguel Cabrera. Yeah. In a row.

[Dan Byer]

I had a few in the bank.

[Rich Davis]

Rich, you have won your ninth. That is your ninth win. There we go.

[Dan Byer]

All right.

[Rich Davis]

I don't think they should each get wins. I think that should just be a. A draw. And you get zero. I don't.

[Covino]

Oh.

[Rich Davis]

On the first category. Yeah.

[Dan Byer]

DV. Now you're only 20 ahead of me. What are you going to.

[Covino]

I'm. I'm a little.

[Rich Davis]

I'm a little sour over this stuff. Yeah. I mean, if you guys are going to have rules, have rules. I don't think this is the first time we ever had a tie in a category. Jeez, what is this? It's anarchy in this place.

[Covino]

Wow.

[Dan Byer]

I love it.

[Rich Davis]

Spirit.

[Covino]

I love it. It was a good one, Dave.

[Rich Davis]

By the way, Aaron, in Goodyear, Arizona, thank you for playing the game. Thank you. I appreciate you guys.

[Covino]

Hey, thank you, buddy. We appreciate you, too, man. All right. Great job. Great win, Rich.

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[Covino]

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