The Best Of Covino & Rich

Summary

The Herd with Colin Cowherd - Episode: The Best Of Covino & Rich (January 28, 2025)

In the Best Of Covino & Rich episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, hosts Covino and Rich Davis delve into the highly anticipated Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. This episode offers a comprehensive analysis of the teams, players, fan sentiments, and the broader implications of this championship clash.

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Super Bowl 59: Chiefs vs. Eagles – Setting the Stage

The conversation begins with Covino expressing his longing for a more unconventional Super Bowl contender, such as the Detroit Lions or Buffalo Bills, to create more engaging storylines:

Covino ([02:50]): "If it's not my team, I want the Lions or you know what, the Bills. That would be a great story… all along it's been Eagles Chiefs."

Rich agrees but acknowledges the historical significance of the Chiefs-Eagles matchup, setting the tone for a deep dive into what makes this Super Bowl unique.

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Team Performance and Key Players

Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes' Magic

Covino highlights Patrick Mahomes' exceptional performance throughout the season, comparing his clutch playmaking ability to sports legends:

Covino ([04:01]): "There's a magic that when it matters, they turn it on… he just takes Red Jordan, Tiger Woods, Mahomes."

Danny G emphasizes Mahomes' consistency and leadership:

Danny G ([05:02]): "Mahomes is playing the best he's played all season."

Philadelphia Eagles: The Dual Threat of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley

Rich praises Saquon Barkley's unstoppable running, which poses a significant challenge for any defense:

Rich Davis ([05:29]): "I really don't know how you shut him down. I don't know how the Chiefs defense shuts this guy down."

Covino adds that despite the Eagles' defensive strategies, Barkley's performance remains a game-changer:

Covino ([04:07]): "The game plan was to stop the run yet they still rush for over 200 yards as a team."

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Rooting Interests: History vs. New Narratives

A major theme revolves around whom to root for in the Super Bowl: the historically dominant Chiefs led by Mahomes or the emerging narrative of the Eagles with Hurts and Barkley.

Covino ([10:15]): "I'm rooting for history. I didn't think I would, but I'm rooting for Mahomes to get it done. Three Pete put in the history books…"

Rich Davis ([16:13]): "I want something that changes history, something that is different in the 3. Pete doesn't do it for me. I want the one off. I want the new team, the Eagles."

This debate underscores the classic sports dilemma of supporting a proven dynasty versus backing a team with exciting new talent.

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Fanbase Sentiment and Social Media Buzz

Covino and Rich openly critique the passion and intensity of the Eagles' fanbase, comparing them to Yankees fans in terms of divisiveness.

Covino ([09:14]): "With those fans, oh my God, they're right below Yankees fans. Like Eagles fans are brutal."

The hosts also touch upon the broader social media sentiment, including memes and conspiracy theories suggesting the game might be rigged in favor of the Chiefs.

Covino ([23:34]): "Do you believe anything is possibly rigged? Most of them are judges, right? They're not just like Tom Dick or Harry's off the streets. These are men of honor."

Danny G ([23:54]): "I don't believe in the NFL logo. Super Bowl logo conspiracy."

They debate the plausibility of such theories, ultimately leaning towards the integrity of the game officials.

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Conspiracy Theories and Game Integrity

The discussion delves deeper into the rumors of game-fixing, with the hosts analyzing specific plays that fueled these theories.

Covino ([26:10]): "Do you really think the NFL, the National Football League, where the referees are judges and lawyers, do you think they're all going to go along with it?"

Danny G ([27:08]): "If you were to tell me, look, there's millions of more to be made having the Swifties and that fan base in it, again, there's something to be said about it."

Despite the skepticism, Covino and Rich acknowledge the fervent discussions surrounding officiating decisions in crucial moments of the game.

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Memorable Plays and Their Lasting Impact

Comparing past iconic yet ultimately inconsequential plays, the hosts highlight how victory cements a play's legacy.

Covino ([40:34]): "Magical moments are lost when your team doesn't win. James Cook reaching for the end zone will go down in history as one of the greatest plays that ended up not mattering."

This segment underscores the importance of team success in defining memorable sports moments.

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Interactive Segment: Last One Standing Trivia

To engage their audience, Covino and Rich introduce a trivia game titled "Last One Standing." Contestants answer sports-related questions under time pressure, adding an entertaining twist to the episode.

Rich Davis ([57:30]): "The 49ers have three byer… Eagles have three…"

Rich emerges victorious in this segment, showcasing his extensive sports knowledge and providing a lively break from analytical discussions.

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Final Thoughts and Conclusion

As the episode wraps up, Covino reflects on the mixed feelings toward Super Bowl 59, balancing the excitement of witnessing Mahomes' potential historical achievement against the lack of universally appealing storylines.

Covino ([50:29]): "Saquon Barkley going down as one of the best trades of all time… history being made with Mahomes."

Rich concurs, emphasizing the uniqueness of Mahomes and the Chiefs' pursuit of a three-peat.

Rich Davis ([16:13]): "I want something that changes history… I want the new team, the Eagles."

The hosts encourage listeners to share their rooting interests and engage with the broader conversation on social media, highlighting the communal aspect of sports fandom.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Covino ([04:01]): "There's a magic that when it matters, they turn it on… he just takes Red Jordan, Tiger Woods, Mahomes."
• Danny G ([05:02]): "Mahomes is playing the best he's played all season."
• Rich Davis ([05:29]): "I really don't know how you shut him down."
• Covino ([09:14]): "With those fans, oh my God, they're right below Yankees fans. Like Eagles fans are brutal."
• Covino ([23:34]): "Do you believe anything is possibly rigged?"
• Danny G ([27:08]): "If you were to tell me, look, there's millions of more to be made having the Swifties and that fan base in it…."
• Covino ([40:34]): "Magical moments are lost when your team doesn't win."
• Covino ([50:29]): "Saquon Barkley going down as one of the best trades of all time… history being made with Mahomes."

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Conclusion

The Herd with Colin Cowherd presents a dynamic and engaging episode with Covino and Rich Davis at the helm, offering listeners a thorough examination of Super Bowl 59. Through spirited debates, analytical insights, and interactive segments, the hosts provide a multifaceted perspective on one of sports' most significant events, ensuring that both ardent fans and casual observers find value and entertainment in their discussions.

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[Covino]

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[Danny G]

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[Covino]

All season. Bro, I want to see the Lions. If it's not my team, I want the Lions or you know what, the Bills. That would be a great story, Lamar. Maybe it's his chance. And we saw the meme months ago. It wasn't like a new meme made over the weekend. Months ago it said the Super Bowls we want to see and a lot of them were Bills, Lions, memes. And it was what what we don't want to see. And all along it's been Eagles Chiefs.

[Danny G]

Well, I do think the Lions would have matched up much better versus the Eagles yesterday. We were a little let down. I think the commanders let themselves down. They lost that game. They gave that game away. We're going to get all your feedback. Look, every Monday we go over things that made you go all your observations. We're going to play last one sanding, giving away prizes today a CNR Swiggy and again, just everything you could possibly absorb from this weekend's football games. Now Rich, I am excited about it. I think we got the two best teams there and you're seeing them click. When it matters most. Jalen hurts is balling. He's playing well. If he plays like he played yesterday with Saquon Barkley who seems unstoppable.

[Covino]

That's the crazy part.

[Danny G]

Anybody beats them. But then again, Mahomes is playing the best he's played all season.

[Covino]

It's a different Mahomes. As, as Colin said on the Herd Stars, it's like he made the comparison that he just takes Red Jordan, Tiger Woods, Mahomes. There's a magic that when it matters, they turn it on. And you saw that in Mahomes. But you know, it's interesting about Saquon. Back to him for a second. In sports, when you want to take a guy out of a game, you could double a receiver. You could take a tight end off the line of scrimmage, not give him any space, take him out of the game plan. You could double cover someone in the NBA, not let them get a shot off. The game plan was to stop Saquon Barkley, yet it still can't be done. It's not like it's not like they're like, oh, maybe we should try to stop Saquon. The game plan all week had to be forced Jalen Hurts to beat you through the air. Let's stop the run yet they still rush for over 200 yards as a team. That offensive line, it's offensive.

[Danny G]

Yeah, seriously. I said last week that I thought the Chiefs would win because the Chiefs play to their competition, which is good and bad. Right. That means they lower their game versus lesser opponents, but they still pick their game up. I mean he scored 30 points the first time all season against the Bills and one. So I do think the same could be true next, well, next, next week, two weeks from now at the Super Bowl. But man, Saquon Barkley makes this team look unbeatable. I just don't know how you beat this guy. I don't know how you shut him down. I don't know how the Chiefs defense shuts this guy down. But it's going to be an exciting game.

[Covino]

I'll tell you how. I'll tell you how you hear, you know this guy, you might end up Chris Jones, maybe, maybe that defensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs because remember Washington, while they did have an amazing year.

[Danny G]

You mean, you mean sentimental Chris Jones sentimental?

[Covino]

You know, when a big man like that cries, it makes me feel some.

[Danny G]

Type of way, man, I'm just feeling sentimental.

[Covino]

But let's keep in mind that the Commanders were a great feel good story. Jaden Daniels, we're all excited to see what he brings to the NFL over the next handful of years, but should they have been in the NFC championship game? Would you have ever thought that going into the season? No way, Jose. So with that said, the Washington commanders had the 30th ranked rush defense. So it's not like the best Ds were going against Saquon in that situation.

[Danny G]

So they had a hell of a season. They have to make some adjust adjustments, they have to work on their defense, but they just played sloppy ball from the get go and gave that game to the Eagles. Now before we get into all the observations, right before we get into things that made you go, hmm, we got lots of observations from the game to the Super Bowl, Kendrick Lamar and more. Why don't we talk about, well, what's the rooting interest here? Because if this is the super bowl that nobody really wanted except for Chiefs and Eagles fans, right. Are you more excited about the three Pete in history or as they said, the Chief Pete, which doesn't even make sense.

[Covino]

Let's that, you know, fail.

[Danny G]

He said chief Pete or Pete Chief. It was like Pete chief, three chief. Three chief.

[Rich Davis]

I thought he said cheat Pete.

[Covino]

Is it a chief named Pete?

[Danny G]

Yeah, they were just throwing all different variations.

[Covino]

It's like people Would just throw a gate on the end of things if it was scandalous.

[Danny G]

They said three Chief. They said three Chief. Khalil and Richgate. So you better train Chief Pete. Or are you more interested in the Eagles getting revenge with their new and improved team led by a healthy Jalen Hurts who looked solid yesterday and the unstoppable Saquon Barkley? So are you looking for three Pete or are you looking for revenge here for Philadelphia? What is your rooting interest as the meme goes?

[Covino]

Kansas City Chiefs fans, little dot right there in the Midwest.

[Danny G]

Yeah.

[Covino]

Eagles fans. And the third option was meteor strike. Did you see that's floating around today?

[Danny G]

I did, Rich. I know mine. I know my rooting interest here for sure.

[Covino]

Hold it. And I want to see if we have the same one.

[Danny G]

Yeah.

[Covino]

Because all along I wanted Josh Allen this to be his year. I really, I really wanted those Bills fans to be jumping through fiery tables. By the way, did you see that fun story where in Kansas City they weren't letting you buy folding chairs if you had an out of state license?

[Rich Davis]

Hilarious. You had to have a Missouri license.

[Covino]

Preventing the Bill's mafia from acting foolish, you know, may have saved a couple broken necks.

[Danny G]

Josh Allen must have nightmares about Patrick Bohem's. Oh my God.

[Rich Davis]

Serious.

[Covino]

It's honestly, I wouldn't doubt it. So everyone was saying, oh, Bills, what a great story. Like I said, Lamar Jackson, maybe it was his year, another mvp, but yet another, you know, another opportunity cut short. The Lions. If this isn't their year 15 and 2, then when is their year? I wanted all those feel good stories. If it wasn't my 49ers but now you're putting two teams that are very difficult to root for in front of the nation, right? The Eagles with Nick Sirianni's punchable face.

[Danny G]

And hateable franchise, hateable team, hateable fans.

[Covino]

With those fans, oh my God, they're right below Yankees fans.

[Danny G]

Right?

[Covino]

Like Eagles fans are brutal. So you're like, do I want them to be happy or passionate?

[Rich Davis]

You could say.

[Covino]

And then it's like, then the eye rolling this of my homes and Kelsey and Taylor Swift and you want that again. As the other meme I saw goes, Swifties are the worst because since they started rooting for football, they haven't lost a Super Bowl. Meanwhile, all of us as other fans have never had Super Bowls.

[Rich Davis]

You know, I would like to thank Josh Allen though for putting up all what, you know, playing one hell of.

[Danny G]

A game yesterday because it prevented a much more Taylor Swift on the screen. Than we could have seen.

[Covino]

But she got that Louis Vuitton $8,000 outfit.

[Danny G]

But there couldn't. No, but honestly, there could have been way more of her on the screen. But Josh Allen really kind of prevented. That was a close game, man. 32, 29. But still the Chiefs got the best of them. Is Chiefs, Eagles. So think about it.

[Covino]

I have it. I have my answer. What's the.

[Danny G]

What's the more favorable rooting interest here? Because when you do picture Eagles fans, you know what type of Eagles fans I picture? Rich and I got to let of Eagles fan friends, but I picture them like that hatable Yankee fan that tried to strip the ball from Mookie Bets. Like that kind of guy.

[Covino]

Just a guy like that. But he. But he lives 80 miles South Austin.

[Danny G]

But he wears or whatever, that guy. I picture most of the fans like that guy. So do you root for the Eagles or do you root for the history and the repeat with the Chiefs? Repeat.

[Covino]

I thought long and hard about this.

[Danny G]

Go ahead.

[Covino]

And again, I just. As a New Yorker in my heart, even though I live out here in la, I can't root for Nick Sirianni. The only, the only part of the Eagles that is rootable to me is Saquon Barkley, because he seems like just a great dude and he's such a difference maker. In fact, I think probably the best bet is Saquon Barkley mvp, because that's going to. The odds are going to be pretty decent because that would include the Eagles likely having to win for him to be mvp. So I like that. But I am. I'm taking a little pivot here and I'm rooting for history. I didn't think I would, but I'm rooting for Mahomes to get it done. 3 Pete put in the history books and then maybe we could all move on.

[Danny G]

Rich, you're doing the mental gymnastics to root for the.

[Rich Davis]

For the Chiefs. Here.

[Covino]

I am.

[Danny G]

You're doing some serious mental gymnastics. He's trying to find some nugget of hope. The Eagles are American underdogs. They're America's underdogs.

[Covino]

You ever been to Philadelphia?

[Danny G]

I have.

[Covino]

I've spent a lot.

[Danny G]

I've spent a lot of time in Philly. And you know what?

[Rich Davis]

He's got family there. He's Philly Sam.

[Danny G]

I am.

[Rich Davis]

Duck your head in, cheese whiz.

[Covino]

Oh, wait, hold on. Damn buyer. Have you met my new friend? Do you know Philly Sam? Cheesesteak Sammy?

[Dan Beyer]

Cheesesteak Sammy.

[Danny G]

Cheesesteak Sammy.

[Covino]

Oh, I love a Cheesesteak Sammy.

[Danny G]

Cheesesteak sandwich.

[Covino]

You gotta say. You gotta say whiz. Whit. Whit.

[Danny G]

Yeah.

[Covino]

Wiz wit.

[Danny G]

Yeah, that's how you say get your johns right. Get your. Get your Cooper. Dejon's in order here.

[Covino]

Yeah, look at that. Who knew?

[Danny G]

Philly is a fun, fun team to watch.

[Covino]

I love.

[Danny G]

I'm fully pulling for the Eagles here. You're a whiz twit.

[Covino]

Do you know. Did you know our. Our board up and producer? You did you know Cheesesteak Sammy?

[Danny G]

I didn't know he was Cheesesteak Sammy until now. I thought he was Big Apple Sam and Iowa Sam. But you know, he calls them these like underdogs. But I think Saquon Barkley's the equalizer here. How could you really consider them real underdogs when this dude seems unstoppable? Honestly, I find it more impressive if the Chiefs still find a way to win.

[Covino]

Well, the Chiefs are two point machine. The Chiefs are two point favorites. I'm not sure if it's still two, but it opened around there.

[Danny G]

Rich, I get that. But you wouldn't be impressed if the Chiefs still somehow find a way to stop this guy and beat the Eagles. They seem unbeatable with Saquon Barkley. So even though you they're underdogs, are.

[Covino]

They really with this? The sentiment that you share is likely because the point spread has moved to one and a half, meaning people are betting on the Eagles. There's a part of me that. Listen, I'm not hating all Eagles fans. They did win with Nick Foles great win over Tom Brady. A legendary Super Bowl. Was it the Super Bowl? Brady threw for like 500 yards and still lost. Like it was a legendary Super Bowl. The Philly special, They're passionate. I just. Oh, I. I really feel the same way the rest of the country feels. I don't know who to root for.

[Danny G]

I do. And let me get mine out there. We'll get to your phone calls too at 87799 on Fox. 87799 on Fox. @ Covino and Rich, we'll go around the room. Sam wants the Eagles. Danny G. Think about it. Buyer. Spotty boy. Rich, you said the Chiefs and I'm going with you. Going with you, buddy boy. The three peat. The history means so much more when all said and done and when we look back than the Eagles winning the Super Bowl. I don't hate the Eagles. I don't hate their fans. In fact, I'm highly impressed with Saquan and Herz and how this team came back. Remember, they were the team that were in the Super Bowl. Then the next year, we counted them out. We counted them out, dude. We thought they were done. They made it.

[Covino]

We were at Buffalo Wild Wings when the Tampa Bay Bucks whooped them in the wild card. It was Monday night wildcard last year.

[Danny G]

I'm actually really impressed that they were able to come back and do this again. Like, people gave up on them. People gave up on Hertz, and that dude looks like he's playing great. So I'm not hating on the Eagles, but what I am saying is history matters more. You know, when we think back to what Jordan did in the NBA when we realized that no one in the NFL has ever done this, the fact that we get to see it, we get to tell our kids and our grandkids about it in the future. The fact that Mahomes, whether you like the Chiefs or not, Mahomes is one of those special players, once in a lifetime guys who just knows how to win. He's more fun and that story's more fun to root for than the Eagles if you have no horse in the race.

[Covino]

You know, Dan Beyer and I share commonality. We're, we're students of super bowl history. We for some reason love that you get this sense of when we were kids, remember, it was, it was like Giants, Redskins, Niners, Cowboys. Like the same handful of teams consistently just beat the Broncos or the Bills. Now it seems like the Chiefs just take turns beating the Niners and the Eagles. Like, it's, we're getting this rotation of your same teams that are on the losing end of this Chief's dynasty.

[Dan Beyer]

Yeah, it's funny too, because I hear everything that you and Covino and everybody's saying about this, how special this three peat is. And Rich, I think you and I look for something that changes the history, something that is different in the 3. Pete doesn't do it for me. It's. I want the one off. I want the new team, the Eagles. I guess winning their second to me would be more of does it change history a little bit that we now look at them as they multiple super bowl champion?

[Danny G]

I like that. I like that. Like changing history more to you.

[Covino]

I get it, Dan. What's interesting is we had that conversation the other day about which of these quarterbacks will end up not winning one. Josh Allen, Lamar, Justin, Herbert. We went down the list. Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts, while it's not on his own, Saquon a big part of it. Jalen Hurts would have One under his belt. So the narrative that Jalen Hurts is, you know, how good is he? He'll have a Super Bowl.

[Dan Beyer]

Yeah, absolutely. And those things can extend your careers when things aren't going well. I mean, I think, actually, honestly, I think it's one of the things that's kept Russell Wilson around a little bit longer is because he does have that super bowl ring.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

Oh, by the way, we would look at Jalen Hurts a lot different the same way. You know, Eli Manning was a bit of a goon, but the fact that he beat Brady is what makes him stand out. Yeah. Two times, no less. Right. And mvp. If Jalen Hurts, beats Mahomes, we think of him in a completely different category. We counted him out, he came back. And the fact that he's the guy that stops history from happening, I think, yeah, he's viewed completely different moving forward.

[Covino]

I had one friend at my house yesterday that was rooting for the Chiefs. Everyone else rooting for the Bills. And he brought up that Batman quote from Dark Knight. Do you remember the quote about being a hero? You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. And you could say that about Steph Curry. You could say that about a lot of stars. LeBron, LeBron, Michael Jordan, now Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady. In the beginning, you remember the narrative with Mahomes. Like, I'm sorry, you forgot one, Rich.

[Danny G]

You forgot one. I think you forgot it on purpose. Hulk Hogan.

[Covino]

Brother. Yeah, now he's a real villain. But think about it, buddy boy. When Mahomes won his first super bowl, the Chiefs had not won since Super Bowl 4. If I remember correctly, I was not alive. But they had lost, as you know, early on to the packers and Bart Starr. The Chiefs had one victorious year and they went through that like 50 year gap. When they won that first one against the Niners in 2020, there were chiefs fans crying. Everyone's like, man, Mahomes and Kelsey, they deserve it. But if you're a hero long enough, if you don't die a hero, you end up being the villain. And right now, they are the villain. And it's hard to call them a villain. You're right, because they're not like unlikable guys.

[Danny G]

Well, because of Mahomes, man. Because I think the every fan of football could see how special this dude is. He's just not hateable. The fact that they win is a bit eye rolly, and that's hateable. But Patrick Mahomes is not a hateable dude unless you really weigh in. All the flopping he did in the past few games, but he took accountability. He owned up to now. We're seeing a dude just play in a special way where he steps up when he has to do that. Dude was solid yesterday. So, Danny G, your thoughts? Fox Sports Radio, your thoughts? Your rooting interest, 3 Pete or revenge for the Eagles?

[Rich Davis]

As much as I would like a fellow AFC west team to do the impossible, or what seems like the impossible, the part of the Eagle story that I really like is Sirianni Rich. I know you say he's got a punch. Yeah, I can see that.

[Covino]

But there was a sentiment that he lost the team. Right. And then he sort of.

[Rich Davis]

That's the part I love. How did he go from being this close to being fired to now being In Super Bowl 59?

[Danny G]

Yeah. Yeah, he talked about that, too. That was pretty cool, man.

[Rich Davis]

I love that. I think all of us can relate to that in some sort of way. Where we've been at a job where we were kind of hanging on, and then things took a turn for the good and we were part of something big.

[Danny G]

And you know what, Danny? People could say what they want. And he may have a punchable face, Rich. I'm not denying that. But when all said and done, the beginning, middle, and end of the day, the dude wins football games, right? Like, look at his track record. He knows how to win games. So, yeah, it is a pretty cool story. I could see that people want to hate on the Eagles, but I'm trying to give you reason to care. People are bored by this story, bored by these teams. You got Saquon Barkley. You didn't have that last time. You got a healthy Eagles team that looks primed and ready to win. They're good. I don't consider them underdogs, even though it's still a point. Now, you got the Chiefs, who barely won every game all year, but they still find a way and they're going for history. There's so many cool storylines. How's it going to pan out? You got to pick a side.

[Covino]

So. Well, you know what? The spots had refs. And we're going to say the ref. He was clearing his throat. He didn't say anything.

[Rich Davis]

He was clearing his throat.

[Danny G]

I didn't say anything.

[Covino]

Couple things. I wouldn't disparage the refs, by the way.

[Danny G]

I was debatable that I.

[Covino]

There's something about.

[Rich Davis]

It's just a narrative.

[Covino]

There's so many layers to this that I want to get to next. And your feedback, like Kavino said, let's light them up. 87799 on Fox. So give us your rooting interest and why? Because the general sentiment is this is not the super bowl we all really wanted, but this is the one we got. So who you rooting for and why? Give us your rando reason how you're pulling for the evil dynasty known as the Chiefs or, you know, and the most unlikable fan base. You really want the Eagles fans to be like, chill, like super happy. So your thoughts on your rooting interest? And I want to add one layer to this, the social media sentiment.

[Danny G]

It's like an eight layer dip that.

[Covino]

Yeah, I'm breaking out the super bowl dip spot. Here's the next layer.

[Danny G]

Yummy.

[Covino]

The people that believe things are rigged.

[Danny G]

Rigged.

[Covino]

Like, do you really think, well, there.

[Danny G]

Was conspiracy on that flag at the end of the game. Did you catch that?

[Covino]

Where very Josh Allen threw up that, you know, the prayer. And they said, Jim Nance goes, oh, there's a flag on the play. Oh, wait, there's not a flag.

[Danny G]

Right. Who wants to storm Arrowhead with me? There's some speculation as to what were they going to throw a flag on Kansas City there and on Buffalo there.

[Rich Davis]

Well, and before that, when it looked like Josh Allen had gained the line to reach, both announcers were like, yeah, I got to the line.

[Covino]

And then that, that seemed like the closest call. Like when you see Josh Allen down the line and the overhead, all the angles did look like if he just needed to touch a smidgey smidge of that white line, then to me, how is it not a first down? But I don't believe in fixes. I don't believe in this nonsense. Even in boxing. I know there's shenanigans once in a blue moon, but do you really think the NFL, the National Football League, where the referees are judges and lawyers, where there's 31 other owners, do you think they're all going to go along with it? Like, oh, yeah, here we go. Let's let the Chiefs win again.

[Danny G]

Like, you don't believe in the NFL logo. Super bowl logo conspiracy.

[Rich Davis]

Well, that's my favorite.

[Covino]

That's my favorite.

[Rich Davis]

I mean, so Rich is right. There's no dirty judges or lawyers.

[Covino]

Let's hear from you guys. Do you believe anything is possibly rigged? Most of them are judges, right? They're not just like Tom Dick or Harry's off the streets. These are men of honor. But is it.

[Danny G]

I don't know if they're Tom Dick or maybe Manny Moe's And Jax, I'm not certain. But your thoughts on it, if you just joined us both Rich and I are rooting for history here. The Chief, Pete Three Pete, the three Chief over the revenge of the Eagles.

[Covino]

I don't know.

[Danny G]

Are not underdogs by any means.

[Covino]

I'm. I'm wishy washy. I'll tell you what I'm going to do.

[Danny G]

You can't be wishing.

[Covino]

I can, because you have been. I'll give you the example.

[Danny G]

No, I haven't.

[Covino]

Sometimes Cavino and I have watched a fight, okay. And you don't really know who you're rooting for. And then the first round hits, and something inside of you tells you.

[Danny G]

Yeah, no, that's true. Because you're like. It's usually someone has an advantage, and you want to see that other person figure out a way to beat that advantage.

[Covino]

Like, you will, right?

[Danny G]

You make your mind up.

[Covino]

You'll. You'll watch. Like, I was rooting for the Bills to beat the Ravens a couple weeks ago, but when the Ravens were making that comeback, then I'm like, oh, maybe I want the Ravens. I think you.

[Danny G]

Your.

[Covino]

Your mind's allowed to change. Like, you could be watching a prize fight and be like, I don't know who I want to win by round three. Like, you could be like, yeah, let's go. Let's go.

[Danny G]

I would say the best example of this is when the Russians turned on Drago. I mean, they started rooting for Rocky, if you remember.

[Rich Davis]

I knew that was coming.

[Covino]

I fight for me. The.

[Danny G]

They were cheering for Rocky. But you're right. When you don't have a team in the race, you're allowed to change your mind.

[Covino]

I don't know.

[Danny G]

Find the. In the intriguing story right now the opposite of Dan Beyer. Dan Beyer puts more emphasis on the team that breaks up the history, that breaks the streak, that ruins the three peat. I look back at what Jordan did and what Tom Brady couldn't do in the NFL, and I'm like, damn, if Mahomes does that. He's in a whole different category by himself.

[Covino]

Mike in Ohio, your thoughts? What's up, buddy?

[Danny G]

Hey.

[Covino]

I'm just talking about the fix and.

[Rich Davis]

All that stuff being rigged. Just think back throughout the NFL.

[Danny G]

Guys almost died, been paralyzed. You got cte.

[Rich Davis]

I just think we wouldn't know if it was fixed now. It'd be leaked out. Look at the money if a former player agreed.

[Covino]

I mean, when people say the fix is in, I'm always like, do they think fix? Do they think fixin?

[Rich Davis]

Well, wrestlers had CTE too though, and still do.

[Danny G]

Rich likes fix ins, but he doesn't like the fix.

[Covino]

I love fixing fix like Kenny Powers and Stevie.

[Danny G]

The fix is not in, but the fixins are in.

[Covino]

So my point is, do we really think that there's someone making a call or telling the refs like, oh yeah, throw a flag on this play. That seems preposterous. And I think you're an ass clown if you think so. If you think that you're watching none of you know Eagles commanders and someone's like, we need to throw a flag on it, like, get out.

[Danny G]

I don't believe in a fix either, Rich, but when there's millions and millions and millions and billions and billions and billions of dollars to be made, and having the Chiefs in the super bowl is beneficial to your brand, think of how many Swifties are tuning in. I mean, it's not impossible. I'm definitely not that guy that believes it. But if you were to tell me, look, there's millions of more to be made having the Swifties and that fan base in it, again, there's something to be said about it. Like, I'm not going to close my ears off to the possibility if players can flop, especially in like a game.

[Rich Davis]

Like soccer, NBA, let's be honest.

[Danny G]

Why can't refs over penalize?

[Covino]

Yeah, I mean there's. I get it.

[Danny G]

There's a possibility. It's all hu.

[Rich Davis]

It's human factor.

[Covino]

I get it. Spot this.

[Danny G]

Go either way.

[Covino]

But hold on, let's. Let's unravel the Super.

[Danny G]

We can play it up.

[Covino]

You could call a holding or pass interference. On most plays, it's a matter of are you going to let them play or is any little jersey tug a PI. In your mind? So my question to you then.

[Danny G]

Jersey tug, you say, huh?

[Covino]

The jersey tug, Is that what you're doing when you're back there?

[Danny G]

That was one of my moves in the late 90s.

[Covino]

Don't get caught.

[Rich Davis]

Wow.

[Covino]

When. Ooh, you're talking about these referees. When you talk about these referees, I really want to know, do you think they're calling the game because someone told them, like, you know, hey, Frank, you're the line judge this week, right? We need the Chiefs. Like, do you, like, what do people think? Do they think that's what's happening?

[Danny G]

I don't know how that works, but I would imagine, yeah. That the refs are tipped off by higher ups in the NFL to, to make the calls. That's in the best interest of the Chiefs. If that. I mean, if that's what you believe.

[Covino]

But here's such an easy.

[Danny G]

It's such an easy scapegoat, though.

[Covino]

So up until Taylor, Angel Hur.

[Danny G]

Hernandez.

[Covino]

But Angel Hands is a terrible referee.

[Danny G]

Exactly.

[Rich Davis]

That's what I'm saying.

[Danny G]

But he was an umpire. You question everything.

[Covino]

He does this terrible example. Okay, I don't know what you're even saying that for. Because Angel Hernandez, it's proven that his calls are bad.

[Danny G]

Why isn't anyone proving this is in the NFL or bad? People don't want to believe it and that's the truth. Because they don't want to believe it. Okay, can I just want to believe it real quick? When the. The refs decide to arbitrarily just give the Chiefs a score because the other team, they've had enough to hear with them. Do you guys. That was the thing that made me go, hmm, that was weird, Sam.

[Covino]

They were like.

[Danny G]

They're basically like out of penalty yardage because they were down like the one inch line. And they're like, you keep this up.

[Dan Beyer]

We'Ll turn this car around.

[Covino]

That was. That was the first game, right? That was so. It's.

[Danny G]

No, I'm just saying, like the as like spot was saying, like they can over penalize. But it's just funny that in that game against the Eagles and the commanders, they had no other options but to warn them and say, we will award a score to the Eagles to get you guys off track. Yeah, I know it seemed like the refs were like reprimanding me or something.

[Covino]

But can I tell you that, I mean, on Mondays we do things that made you go, hmm, so save that thought. And we're going to get to all your feedback, but let's go to Dan by for an update. DB, what's going on other than Super Bowl 59.

[Dan Beyer]

I know, I know. Cavito, did the jersey tug back in the day? Any. Any truth to the jersey swap? Was there anything happening? Yeah.

[Covino]

Oh, no.

[Dan Beyer]

No, not at all.

[Danny G]

We don't talk about that.

[Dan Beyer]

Not going. Not going down those roads.

[Danny G]

Hu.

[Dan Beyer]

You know? No, not at all.

[Rich Davis]

No one else had 27 home runs, so there was no one to swap jerseys with.

[Danny G]

Yeah, and Rich wears an extra medium, so I can't really.

[Dan Beyer]

I wasn't talking jerseys and I wasn't talking clothing.

[Danny G]

I thought you were.

[Dan Beyer]

You know what I'm talking. I'm talking about Jerry Jones, who introduced Brian Schottenheimer as the Cowboys head coach today.

[Danny G]

It might be couched as a less than glamorous hire. What I would say to you is, I got here taking shots. Good things have happened. Let me tell you something. There's some stuff to be had over there. Where not many people go, there is. Don't think for one minute I won't take a shot.

[Dan Beyer]

Cowboy fans were also taking shots after today for a different reason. Just kidding. Raiders introduced Pete Carroll as their head coach along with new GM John Spitek. Aaron Glenn introduced as the jets head coach and was asked about Aaron Rodgers future in New York.

[Danny G]

Here's what I do know. Aaron Rodgers will be talked about.

[Dan Beyer]

It will be talked about.

[Danny G]

We've already texted that communication with Aaron Rodgers, and as we continue to look at the roster, we'll make decisions accordingly.

[Bobby Bones]

Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle. Between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York New York Times bestsellers, and one mirrorball trophy from Dancing with the Star. So where else you can find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? Based in Nashville, we're more than just your basic NFL show. We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit of everything because we got lots to say. I. I texted you and you texted me back. Now, I don't know if you have the update, but like, all the little thumbs up and heart and stuff, like, it's all colored. They changed it and the heart a little pink. It felt like I told you I loved you. I'm going to be honest, it was a little pink.

[Covino]

There was something sentimental when you, when you send it, it was like, do I send the heart?

[Bobby Bones]

Now I don't like the color edition.

[Covino]

It's extremely pink.

[Bobby Bones]

Listen to Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Covino]

Hey, it's Mike and Ian. We're the hosts of how to do everything from NPR's wait, wait, don't Tell me.

[Danny G]

Each week we take your questions and find someone much smarter than us to answer them.

[Covino]

Questions like, how do you survive the Bermuda Triangle?

[Dan Beyer]

How do you find a date inside the Bermuda Triangle?

[Bobby Bones]

We can't help you, but we will find someone who can.

[Covino]

Listen to the how to do everything podcast on iHeartRadio.

[Justin Penick]

What's going on, everybody? This is Justin Pennik from John Boy Media, the host of the Football Today podcast alongside Bobby Skinner and Chris Rose. We're rolling three times a week on Mondays, on Wednesday, Wednesdays, on Fridays. Breaking down everything you need to know about the NFL. We're talking about the MVP race. Is Josh Allen going to pull it out? Lamar Jackson? Can Saquon Barkley even break the rushing record? Can the Steelers keep up their momentum? We talk about everything. We break it down. Stats, analytics. And of course, Chris Rose is bringing his perspective on being a pro in the media world as well. Listen to football Today on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts and you will be glad you did. Hope you could join us for the postseason run.

[Danny G]

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[Covino]

Balance because you went a little overboard with the holiday spending, or maybe you're.

[Danny G]

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[Covino]

You can retire early.

[Danny G]

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[Dan Beyer]

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[Covino]

You watched a movie with your mom, didn't you?

[Danny G]

Yeah, I read your mind.

[Covino]

I read your mind and it was. I saw you post this on Instagram and I felt like what you posted related to every human on Earth. You watched a movie with your mom and you said, let me explain because.

[Danny G]

I have a question.

[Covino]

Okay, I have a question.

[Danny G]

Is it every mom is generational, or is it just because my mom's Mexican and that's just how Mexican moms are, or is it like A, she's getting old.

[Covino]

I think this is gringo moms, black moms, white mom, any moms the way what you described, please tell everyone, because this is. I agree.

[Danny G]

So my mom, huge wizard of Oz fan. Huge. Her favorite movie, made a big deal about it our entire life, right? Our entire childhood. Mom, you gotta watch Wicked because it's streaming now. Put on Wicked. She's lost from the very get go of the movie. Asking a million questions. Who's that? What's that? What's going on? Who's that guy? I don't get it. This song stinks. This guy's ugly.

[Justin Penick]

Who's that?

[Danny G]

Right?

[Covino]

Do we know him, Mom? We don't know him yet.

[Danny G]

We don't know him yet. Well, how do you know him? Well, you know, deductive reasoning, Mom. She called him dad, so clearly it's his dad.

[Covino]

Right?

[Danny G]

You know? So you know, she's asking a million questions. Where's Dorothy? So she's talking the whole time.

[Rich Davis]

Hold on.

[Danny G]

The whole time in this? Is that Eddie M. No, I'm not. You're pausing it and you're trying to explain, but you're getting frustrated because you want her to like it and you're trying to be patient and she's not following. And then the movie ends. She's like, I hated it. It's like, well, because you stop talking the entire. I don't get it. I follow it. Well, because you were talking the entire time.

[Dan Beyer]

Wait, that's the end? That's the end of the story.

[Danny G]

That's it. Wait, so that's part one. What happened? And they. Dude, it's the most frustrating thing. So you introduce this magical movie that you're hoping your mom can enjoy, and she just stomps all. She did the Mexican Hat dance all over the movie and hated it.

[Covino]

You let your mom know that, like, the world seemed to love Wicked except her.

[Danny G]

Yeah, okay, she did not. She hated everybody in it. Didn't like the songs, didn't get the plot, couldn't wrap her head around the prequel. But honestly, bro, it was so funny that I couldn't even be like, mad or disappointed. But it made me say, hmm, in a sense that. Is it all moms? Is it generational or is it just my mom?

[Covino]

I think a lot of moms talk through the movie and they do point out two things. Number one, they talk throughout it and then wonder why they're not following.

[Danny G]

Bam.

[Covino]

And my mom will always be like, who's that? I'm like, I'm sure you'll figure it out if you don't know the character mom, I'm gonna tell you. Here's how movies and TV shows usually work. Maybe in the next scene it'll dawn on you who that person is based on. I don't know, the conversation, the plot.

[Danny G]

Yeah, no, dude, it's impossible. You know, and it made me think like just the style of movie, like the, the general older generation just needs to be spoon fed on everything that's going on. They just absorb that differently. It's so wild, dude. It's the wildest experience.

[Covino]

I had a laugh observation for you that all moms are pain in the ass watching movies.

[Danny G]

They can't sit through it without trying to narrate it and ask a million questions.

[Covino]

Social media thinks football is rigged, which it's like just so ridiculous to me. I saw a meme that said what makes Swifties even more annoying is that they've never lost a Super Bowl. Like, imagine learning football because you like Taylor Swift and like, oh my God. Or Travis is her guy. That that fan has never not seen their team win. Meanwhile, there's so many fan bases that have never even tasted victory.

[Danny G]

Any thoughts on what Jonas Knox was talking about in that promo? Because I noticed it. What was Chris Jones crying about?

[Covino]

That was hilarious.

[Danny G]

Do you think? It's just so emotional to get there again and you know, just to maybe realize that could be your last run, this could be your last run and you're heading to the Super Bowl.

[Covino]

I want to see Jonas say that to his face.

[Danny G]

No, but did it make you say.

[Covino]

I want to see Jonas go up to Chris Jones and be like, yo, why are you crying?

[Danny G]

I mean, we all noticed it.

[Covino]

Emotion in sports is the thing. You're about to possibly three Pete and you are a key component to that team's defense. In fact, remember the one game like a year ago where they started the season without him and they're like, oh, we need Chris Jones. Get this done. I like the emotion, dude.

[Danny G]

Yeah. And you never know when it hits you, right? Like we don't know what's going on in his life or his head. That, that, that somehow this struck him emotionally.

[Covino]

Another layer of this which is interesting to me. Mahomes is around for quite a bit. He's a 30 year old guy. Not even 30, right? 29.

[Danny G]

29, yeah.

[Covino]

What's the story in your mind on Andy Reid and Travis Kelsey? If they three Pete, do they keep going? Or is there that thought of now we've done it all. Andy Reid could retire. But what if he Has a thirst for coaching. Travis Kelsey has $100 million podcast deal. He's with Taylor Swift. If they get engaged, maybe he wants to start a family. Like, there's so many layers as to. If they win, does a big part of the Chiefs go away? Like, do we almost. Do we root for the Chiefs in lieu of knowing that if they win, then it's sort of.

[Danny G]

Well, Mahomes is far from done. So he's not rooting for that.

[Covino]

I know.

[Danny G]

I'm just saying, you know, my mom said to that, oh, my God. Speaking of broccoli heads, I bet you Mahomes is the first guy to rock the broccoli head alpaca haircut.

[Covino]

Very well. Could be.

[Danny G]

And I said, maybe he is.

[Covino]

Maybe, maybe. But those are all things that we took away from this weekend. I got two more. Can we all agree that James Cook reaching for the end zone will go down in history as one of the greatest plays that ended up not mattering?

[Danny G]

Yeah, that was dope.

[Covino]

Remember when Andy Chavez of the Mets reached over the wall in game seven of the nlcs and it might have been one of the greatest catches you've ever seen in your life, but the Mets lose. So the cat means nothing. When someone does something miraculous in a game where they lose, it's. It's. It goes from wow to man, who cares? And on 4th and goal, the way James Cook battled for that touchdown will go unnoticed forever. No one will ever mention again after today. Our recap of it might be the last you'll ever hear of it, but if they went on to win the super bowl, that would have been part of a montage forever.

[Danny G]

I don't want to spoil the fun because we're trying to get you hyped for the Super Bowl. We're going to be out there in New Orleans interviewing everybody, being at all the events. So it's an exciting time for us. But Rich did point out, now that we know who's playing and the super bowl stage is set. You were saying off the air that when you think about Kendrick Lamar, you're just kind of disappointed with the whole thing. And I know that's a polarizing thought. I'm sort of just poking the bear right now because you did say that off the air.

[Covino]

Oh, no, I listen. I think Kendrick Lamar is the worst choice of super bowl halftime acts in a long time. Not because I won't enjoy Kendrick Lamar. I always. We're speaking about your mom watching Wicked. I call it the mom test. Your mom knows who Beyonce is. Your mom knows who Dr. Dre is, your mom knows who Rihanna is, and your mom knows who Lady Gaga is and Katie Perry and Maroon 5 and the who and the Rolex. Yes, bring the who back. Bring your mom. But your family knows it. You and people younger will be like, oh, Kendrick Lamar. But you think your mom and dad and your aunt and uncle are gonna be like, oh, yeah, Kendrick Lamar, he's the biggest hip hop artist. But the world of music is more niche than ever before that. You're not hearing a lot of Kendrick lamar on your Kiss FMS and serious Hits 1 channels and stuff. So my point is, I think overall the ratings will be huge, but there's a lot of people. This is the lamest sentiment of all. I've seen people on social media say, I'm just not gonna watch. Not gonna watch. What type of loser do you need to be?

[Danny G]

You know what you sound like? You sound like my uncle Tommy who went to bed before New Year's hit.

[Covino]

That guy. That's my uncle Tommy is the lamest guy. That woman I'm going to bed is the lamest woman. The same person that's like, I'm not staying up for midnight.

[Danny G]

Right?

[Covino]

You're not staying up at midnight.

[Danny G]

That was always. As a kid growing up, he was always the weakest dude in the family because of that. I'm like, wait a second. You mean you're not staying up to watch the new year? Real like you're going to be bed. Going to sleep by yourself is more exciting than like, introducing the new year. That's how I feel about you not watching the super bowl.

[Covino]

How did you tune out? 10:48, I'm gonna hit the hay. You can't wait an hour and 12 minutes?

[Danny G]

You're tuning out on some weird protest because you don't care about the Chiefs, Eagles or Kendrick Lamar. The rest of the world is going to be watching. But there still seems to be that sentiment. I have heard a few people saying, well, I'm not watching. Like, you're not watching.

[Covino]

And then I'm thinking to myself, watching.

[Danny G]

You're not a fan at all, in my opinion.

[Covino]

If you told me, oh, I'll watch, but I'll be at a Super bowl party. I'll casually watch and I'll check it out, but I'm not honed in. I could 100% understand that. I could 100%.

[Danny G]

That's fair.

[Covino]

I could 100% reheat the Buffalo chicken dip. You don't want to watch it. I would say I could 100% understand someone being like, yeah, I'm not going to be locked in. Maybe I'll be doing a little more chit chat and, you know, eating food in the kitchen and, you know, I'll keep my eye on it. But to say you're going to skip the super bowl, skip the game, halftime, the commercials, everything about what is really a very American holiday, essentially it is like, what are you. Like, what are you trying to prove? What contrarian, moronic behavior is that? Oh, I'm not gonna watch. Oh, God. It's like the people that say they're gonna move if their candidate doesn't win.

[Danny G]

No, Rich Midnight and I've seen a lot of this on social media, but we do have a mutual friend that said it's the first time in their life that they're just not gonna watch. It's like, yeah, what do you. What are you proving with that?

[Covino]

And every other friend on that group chat hit me up individually being like, what's his deal? Like, what are you doing?

[Danny G]

It's a weird stance. It really is.

[Covino]

So, you know, let's start with Josh in Ohio. Your thoughts? We'll wrap it up. Things that made you go, hmm, I can't imagine it could be a matchup of the. Because this really is the matchup of teams that people may not want to see when you're going to watch the Super Bowl. It's a Super Bowl. Come on. What are you doing? And your big observations from the games. What's up, Josh?

[Danny G]

Hey, guys, thanks for taking my call. I just had.

[Rich Davis]

I wanted your opinion on something made.

[Danny G]

Me go like, was that James Cook play at the goal line more impressive than Devin Hester's returning the opening kickoff and not winning the Super Bowl?

[Covino]

I mean, it's. They're such different plays, but they're in the same category of, you know, great moments that really lost.

[Danny G]

Evan Hester wins, though. That was the Super Bowl. That was awesome.

[Covino]

Yeah, but this was the AFC Championship fourth. And Goalkeevino the state championship.

[Danny G]

Both. Both amounted to nothing, you know, so just memorable moments. But I think being the super bowl and a kickoff return, I think that was bigger.

[Covino]

Hold on, Dan Buyer, not to rub it in, but when the Seahawks lost that terrible super bowl to the Patriots, who made an acrobatic sideline catch that we see. I even forget his name.

[Dan Beyer]

Who was Jermaine Curse.

[Covino]

Yeah, Jermaine Curse made what would have been if the. To back up my point, if the Seahawks had repeated that Jermaine Curse catch would have went down in history as, like, the David Tyree like it would have been magical.

[Dan Beyer]

Yep.

[Rich Davis]

Correct.

[Covino]

Magical moments are lost when your team doesn't win. James Cook welcome to the world of ND Chavez. Jermaine Curse, you know, and, and, and such. Let's go to the Devin Hester Noah in Maine. What's up Noah?

[Danny G]

Hey, what's going on guys?

[Covino]

Hey buddy.

[Danny G]

The thing that I have two things that made me go and go off your point. Go back to the Patriots Eagles super bowl from a few years ago. Brady threw for 500 yards, but everybody remembers the game as the backup who beat Brady in the super bowl like as great as it was. But the other thing that made me go more recently this weekend is just how predictable play calling from the Bills was. I mean after that first push push showed that they weren't going to give that play up. So in the fact that McDermott didn't make any changes, Allen balled out of his mind. And to not make any changes or adjustments to that to them loading up on the line on the tush push. It makes you wonder if McDermott deserves to have his job in Buffalo after yesterday.

[Covino]

Listen, you could argue as a field goal game and it got out coached by Andy Reid. I mean there's no shame in that but you know, you eventually want a different outcome. It's now four times in the postseason with these two similar teams that you're looking at four. No oh and four. There's no, you know, put on your thinking cap for a second in our lifetime. When I say our lifetime, what's rounded, you know, since the 80s, do you remember one team standing in someone else's way that much like this is up there with like MJ stopping teams. This is up there with like, you know, until Steve Young won, it seemed like the Cowboys just wouldn't let the Niners get by. And I as a Niners fan, I remember hating like man Emmett Smith and Aikman and Irvin. The Niners can't beat this team.

[Danny G]

You know, I mean, I'll take it to a different sport. Tyson stopped so many people from being champion. He was just that guy. The Klitschkos didn't let anyone be a champion for over 10 years.

[Covino]

DB, anyone else come to mind?

[Dan Beyer]

Well, you know, Nick Wright, first things first has pointed out that it's the curse of the Bills and the curse of the Pat Mahomes trade that allowed the Chiefs to trade up and draft Mahomes. The deal was done by the Buffalo Bills similar to Scavino knows curse of the Bambino and for how long that took. And obviously now we know that the Red Sox finally broke through. However, the 100 years or whatever it was, the 80 years that it happened.

[Danny G]

I mean, 1918 to 2004.

[Dan Beyer]

Yes.

[Danny G]

So you do the math. Yeah.

[Dan Beyer]

And Nick Wright's pointed out that that's the trade that the Bills made allowed with the Chiefs. Allow the Chiefs to draft Patrick Mahomes.

[Covino]

I saw on social media, you know, you see all these little clips floating around now of like, ooh, if this team would have done this or drafted this guy. Have you seen the most beneficial loss of all? It was a couple years ago. It was a year ago, two years ago now where the jets won and beat the Commanders on a meaningless field goal. Like both teams were not good. Covino and they beat the. The jets had beat Commanders on a meaningless field goal and had that, that field goal, which it was like a 50 plus yard field goal that just made it. If that's different. The Commanders go from two to I think five or six in that draft and they're saying no Jaden Daniels. So the jets, who can never help themselves, help the Commanders move up enough to get Jaden Daniels. So all these little things are, you know, it's all butterfly effect at the end of the day.

[Danny G]

Hey, Rich, can I call you out on one more thing you said in our pre show meeting?

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

Just to have you explain yourself, Please. I wrote it down because I'm like, ooh, ooh. You said, I don't care. This is the weakest super bowl ever. I'm sorry, I'm losing my voice. Weakest super bowl ever.

[Covino]

Well, weakest in that ever.

[Danny G]

That's what I said.

[Covino]

Let me explain again in the same breath.

[Danny G]

We're trying to find reasons to be excited, but deep down there's a part of him that feels that way.

[Covino]

Weakest super bowl for the casual fan. Let me, let me make it clear. I'm not taking, I'm not taking back what I said.

[Danny G]

It doesn't, it doesn't contradict what you said. We're trying to find the best reasons to be excited.

[Covino]

This could be, you know, either Saquon Barkley going down as one of the best trades of all time. Best acquisitions and you know, them hosting Lombardi or history being made with Mahomes. So to say it's the worst. It's not the worst from that standpoint. From a football standpoint, you got a great game. When I said the worst, I meant the worst from that. There's no real like feel good root for this guy. Like if The Lions or Bills are in it. That's a feel good story. If you know Brock Purdy rookie going against Mahomes, that's a story. You know, the Rams, they got Stafford, they could they do it. There's always a story. You know, Joe Burrow, I find there to be no real like Tugger. You know, there's no heart Tugger. It's really are we, are we rooting for dominance or rooting for an unlikable fan base to be happy because we like Saquon Barkley?

[Dan Beyer]

It reminds me a little bit of Super Bowl 53. Not exact parallels, but when it was the Patriots and Rams, we were sick of the Patriots. It was their third in a row and the Rams didn't have anything that were really make you grab onto them. Plus they were new to LA. And, and the difference is is that LA's fan base was still trying to, I guess get adjusted to the Rams being back in la. And maybe it wasn't as big as it was and obviously isn't close to what Philadelphia, but that's what that was. That was the disappointment that I felt was that super bowl when I felt what I felt last night.

[Danny G]

DB Rich, FOX Sports Radio Nation Speaking of Brady, does it make you say, when you see, you know, Brady calling all these games and giving his insight on the super bowl outcome, do you think there's a part of him that wants Mahomes to lose? Because it does put him in a different category that even Brady couldn't accomplish.

[Covino]

I mean, the competitive down the competitive side is probably like, yo, slow down, young buck. I don't like stay at three because four. Each one's hard to get right. He's just getting closer and closer like, and he's not even 30 yet. So, you know, I'm sure Brady's like, yeah, young buck, you can lose one. But you know, based on what you're saying and you and DB saying the unfavorable matchups for fan bases, the worst World Series ever, DB for me as a Mets fan was.09 when the Yankees played the Phillies. I remember Mets fans being like, could we root for like cancellation? Like, can we root for like, like, like a strike or something? Like, what are we doing here? So I could see where some people are like, oh, Eagles fans versus oh, Swifties. Like, bleh.

[Bobby Bones]

Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say With Bobby Bones and Matt Castle between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers and one mirrorball trophy from Dancing with the Star. So where else are you going to find a show with that much athleticism and football insight based in Nashville? We're more than just your basic NFL show. We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit everything. Because we got lots to say. I. I texted you and you texted me back. Now, I don't know if you have the update, but, like, all the little thumbs up and heart and stuff, like, it's all colored. They changed it and the heart's a little pink. It felt like I told you I loved you. I'm gonna be honest. It was a little pink.

[Covino]

There was something sentimental. When you. Like when you send it, it's like, do I send the heart?

[Rich Davis]

Now?

[Bobby Bones]

I don't like the color edition.

[Covino]

It's extremely pink.

[Bobby Bones]

Listen to Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Covino]

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[Danny G]

Each week we take your questions and.

[Bobby Bones]

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[Covino]

Questions like, how do you survive the Bermuda Triangle?

[Dan Beyer]

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[Bobby Bones]

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[Covino]

Listen to the how to do everything podcast on iHeartRadio.

[Justin Penick]

What's going on, everybody? This is Justin Pennock from John Boy Media, the host of the Football Today podcast alongside Bobby Skinner and Chris Rose. We're rolling three times a week, on Mondays, on Wednesdays, on Fridays, breaking down everything you need to know about the NFL. We're talking about the MVP race. Is Josh Allen going to pull it out? Lamar Jackson? Can Saquon Barkley even break the rushing record? Can this Steelers keep up their momentum? We talk about everything. We break it down. Stats, analytics. And of course, Chris Rose is bringing his perspective on being a pro in the media world as well. Listen to football Today on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast, and you will be glad you did. Hope you could join us for the postseason run.

[Danny G]

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[Covino]

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[Danny G]

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[Rich Davis]

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[Danny G]

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[Covino]

That's right.

[Danny G]

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[Dan Beyer]

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[Covino]

All right, let's do this. Time to play last one standing.

[Danny G]

You have five seconds to battle for your sports trivia.

[Covino]

Life, man.

[Dan Beyer]

Oh, I got it. Yeah, I don't got it.

[Danny G]

Put your electronic devices down and pick your sports knowledge.

[Covino]

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

[Rich Davis]

All right. 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 answer incorrectly, Iowa. Sam will take you out with his famous buzzer. We keep battling until you are one last one standing. If you win two of the rounds, you are the top dog. Here are the contestants. Four time winner, Steve Covino.

[Danny G]

Yeah. Who do you think you are?

[Rich Davis]

I am seven time winner, Rich Davis.

[Covino]

I'm like Brady and you are not.

[Rich Davis]

Leader in the clubhouse right over there, Dan Byer, 23 time winner.

[Danny G]

Hello.

[Covino]

He's almost like the Yankees.

[Rich Davis]

He's got those chiefs wraps on his side. We're going to go to the studio lines right now, see who's playing for a CNR stainless steel Swiggy Byer. I'll use you for this. Would you love to travel to Paradise, California? Oh, Gerard, Pennsylvania. Phoenix, Arizona or Queens, New York?

[Dan Beyer]

Oh, let's go to paradise.

[Rich Davis]

All right, John, what's up?

[Danny G]

John, how you doing today?

[Rich Davis]

Good, man. What do you do for a living there in Paradise?

[Danny G]

I've been in construction for a lot of years. And since our town burnt down, there's.

[Covino]

A lot of it to go around.

[Dan Beyer]

Well, dude, that's why I chose it. Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. Good job there.

[Danny G]

Thank you. All right.

[Rich Davis]

By the way, spot is the fact checker during this game.

[Danny G]

Worst job ever.

[Rich Davis]

Pressure is on. When I say your name, the clock is going to begin. Here we go. First category. Got there, though. You have five seconds to name an NFL team who has lost in the super bowl at least twice. There are 18 answers on the board.

[Covino]

Do we explain these games?

[Rich Davis]

Come on.

[Covino]

There.

[Rich Davis]

18 answers on the board. It's okay. Covino is going to go first. And the clock starts.

[Danny G]

Got to start with the Bills. Get them out of here.

[Rich Davis]

Four losses. All right, Rich.

[Covino]

The 49ers.

[Rich Davis]

49Ers have three byer.

[Dan Beyer]

Eagles.

[Rich Davis]

Eagles have three. John.

[Danny G]

Vikings.

[Rich Davis]

Vikings have four. Covina.

[Danny G]

Steelers.

[Rich Davis]

Steelers have two. Rich.

[Covino]

The Denver Broncos.

[Rich Davis]

Five byer.

[Danny G]

Wow.

[Dan Beyer]

Seahawks.

[Rich Davis]

Seahawks. Two. Yep. John.

[Danny G]

Cowboys.

[Rich Davis]

Cowboys. Three on the list. Covino.

[Danny G]

Patriots.

[Rich Davis]

Patriots.

[Danny G]

Five.

[Rich Davis]

Rich.

[Danny G]

Been there so much.

[Covino]

The Colts.

[Rich Davis]

Colts. Yes.

[Danny G]

Two.

[Rich Davis]

Good. Bull. Buyer.

[Dan Beyer]

Dolphins.

[Rich Davis]

Dolphins.

[Danny G]

Yes, sir.

[Rich Davis]

John.

[Danny G]

Raiders.

[Rich Davis]

Raiders.

[Danny G]

Yes.

[Rich Davis]

Two on the list.

[Danny G]

They count.

[Rich Davis]

Covino.

[Danny G]

It's a big list. Packer.

[Rich Davis]

Packers.

[Danny G]

Not on the.

[Rich Davis]

Rich. Yeah.

[Covino]

The Rams.

[Rich Davis]

The Rams. Yes. Three. Good.

[Dan Beyer]

One by Panthers.

[Rich Davis]

Panthers. Yes.

[Danny G]

Two on the list.

[Rich Davis]

Jon. Chiefs. Did you say Chiefs? Yeah. Yes. I thought he said.

[Covino]

Didn't I. Did I not already say that?

[Rich Davis]

No, you didn't. No one said Chiefs.

[Covino]

Oh.

[Danny G]

Oh, I thought someone said it.

[Rich Davis]

No. No one said Chiefs. Now it's your turn, though, Rich.

[Covino]

The Cincinnati Bengals.

[Rich Davis]

Yes. Correct.

[Danny G]

Three.

[Rich Davis]

Fire.

[Dan Beyer]

Oh, Chee. Jeez. Somebody said Rams already.

[Rich Davis]

Yes. Okay, there's two left. Three, two, one. I'm out. John. The.

[Danny G]

Oh, I was just thinking. One.

[Rich Davis]

The Bears.

[Dan Beyer]

Nope.

[Rich Davis]

Nope.

[Covino]

Atlanta Falcons.

[Rich Davis]

Yes. Yeah. Rich wins that round. He's the last one standing in that round.

[Danny G]

Attaboy.

[Rich Davis]

All right. The one that no one got is the. Oh. Oh, you're gonna what?

[Covino]

What? Afc? Nfc. Tell me. Just forget. Okay.

[Rich Davis]

It's the commander.

[Danny G]

Slash. Redskins.

[Covino]

Oh, yeah. Okay.

[Dan Beyer]

Oh, geez.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah.

[Justin Penick]

Yeah.

[Danny G]

All right.

[Rich Davis]

Second. Second category. I don't know the answer to that. At the old ball game, you have five seconds to name one of the nine MLB teams who employ a live organist for their games. John, you're going to be up first.

[Dan Beyer]

I love this topic.

[Rich Davis]

I love this. I have to go with the Cubs. Cubs.

[Danny G]

Yes. They're on the list.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. I love the spire.

[Dan Beyer]

Dodgers do, right?

[Rich Davis]

Dodgers do. Yep. All right. Rich.

[Covino]

I feel like the Yankees do.

[Rich Davis]

They do.

[Covino]

Yeah.

[Rich Davis]

Covino.

[Danny G]

Damn, damn, damn.

[Covino]

Yes.

[Justin Penick]

I'll go.

[Danny G]

Phillies.

[Rich Davis]

Phillies do not.

[Danny G]

Oh, man. I mean, good ones.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah. John. Angels. Nope.

[Covino]

No.

[Rich Davis]

Angels are too cheap for that buyer.

[Dan Beyer]

Giants.

[Rich Davis]

Giants. No.

[Covino]

Do I.

[Rich Davis]

Rich seriously won the game. Like, no, that's.

[Covino]

Wait, do the Mets have an organist? No, but it doesn't matter.

[Rich Davis]

You're still the last one standing.

[Covino]

Wow.

[Danny G]

I guess so. Sweet.

[Rich Davis]

Yay. Sweat script.

[Danny G]

Yeah. Danny G. That is such a goofy question, but an awesome. I love it. I think it's a great one. You don't even know your own team. If they have an organism.

[Covino]

I've seen. I've seen a guy play the piano at Citi Field. Like, he. Like a keyboard, but I guess he's not an official organist. So.

[Rich Davis]

Yeah, there's baseball fans in certain cities yelling at the radio. The Twins. So, yeah.

[Danny G]

Red Sox, Reds.

[Rich Davis]

Yes.

[Danny G]

Diamondbacks, Cardinals and Braves. Wow.

[Rich Davis]

It's a fun fact.

[Danny G]

Less than I thought, though.

[Rich Davis]

I got three of them.

[Covino]

Hey, John. Thanks for bringing the fun, buddy.

[Danny G]

Hey, thank you. I appreciate you.

[Covino]

No, thank you, Buddy boy. Keep that good construction work up, man. You're gonna have a lot of work.

[Danny G]

Yeah, I appreciate you, John. Have a good day.

[Rich Davis]

We'll talk to you soon.

[Danny G]

Later, buddy.

[Covino]

All right. Thank you, guys. That's fun. It's great to be a champion.

[Danny G]

Number eight. Crazy Eights.

[Rich Davis]

That's Rich's eighth victory.

[Danny G]

Look at that.

[Covino]

Move over, Tom Brady. Move over, Brady.

[Danny G]

Move over, Byer. He's always coming for you.

[Covino]

Let's go to Dan Byer for an update. Db, what's going on? By.

[Dan Beyer]

I can't believe I missed Washington on the first one because I had a question in the game that we play on Sundays during my show, that would have said Washington.

[Covino]

Oh, easy as. 1, 2, 3, 4. You know, I know one of the great scores they lost to your raiders, Danny G. 38 to 9. It's one of my favorite core memories as a child because my dad had 8 and 9 in his box pool, and I was a little boy, and he was explaining, oh, buddy, the terrible numbers. I'll never win. And then my dad won. So 38, nine. That was one of.

[Dan Beyer]

The Raiders beat the Seahawks in the AFC Championship Game to advance to that Super Bowl. So the Raiders also introduced the new head coach today, and it's Pete Carroll.

[Covino]

I'm so proud to be part of that and recognizing that we get to represent our following and here in Las.

[Dan Beyer]

Vegas, to do it in this setting.

[Covino]

Right here where people can't wait to come see us, they can't wait to see what we're all about. We do want to fill our stadium.

[Dan Beyer]

Up with our guys.

[Covino]

I know that we have a good dream draw for people.

[Dan Beyer]

There you go.

[Covino]

There you go. That's what I'm talking about. Hey, Mark, settle down a little bit.

[Dan Beyer]

That was actually Marshawn lynch yelling the Raiders in the background as Carol was introduced along with new GM John Spytek.

[Bobby Bones]

Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle. Between us, we have over 17,005, 500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers, and one Mirror Ball trophy from Dancing With a Star. So where else you can find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit of everything. Listen to Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Dan Beyer]

Jon Stewart is back in the host chair at the Daily show, which means he's also back in our ears on the Daily Show Ears Edition podcast. Join late night legend Jon Stewart and the best news team for today's biggest headlines, exclusive extended interviews and more. Now, this is the second term we can all get behind. Listen to the Daily Show Ears edition on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. You should probably keep your lights on for Nocturnal Tales from the Shadow. Join me, Danny Trehovay and Step into the Flames of Fright, an anthology podcast of modern day horror stories inspired by the most terrifying legends and lore of Latin America. Listen to nocturnum on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast.

[Justin Penick]

What's up everyone? It's Justin Penick from John Boy Media, the host of the Football Today podcast with Bobby Skinner and Chris Rhodes. We roll three times a week on Mondays, on Wednesdays, on Fridays. Breaking down everything you need to know about the NFL. We're gearing up for the NFL playoffs. I hope you can join us. Join in with us three times a week. Listen to Football Today on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcast or wherever you get your podcasts and you will be glad you did.

[Danny G]

What's up, everybody?

[Covino]

Adnan Vir to tell you about a new podcast class. It's NHL Unscripted with Virgin Demers, Jason Demers here.

[Dan Beyer]

And after playing 700 NHL games, I got a lot of dirty laundry to air out.

[Danny G]

I got a lot to say here too.

[Dan Beyer]

Okay.

[Covino]

Each week we'll get together, chat with the sport that we love.

[Dan Beyer]

Tons of guests are going to join in, too. But we're not just going to be talking hockey, folks. We're talking movies, we're talking tv, food, and Adnan's favorite wrestling. It's all on le table.

[Covino]

Listen to NHL Unscripted with Vir and.

[Bobby Bones]

Demers and the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts.

[Covino]

Or wherever you get your podcasts.