The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick get behind Paige Bueckers standing on business with the media's obsession with her relationship with Azzi Fudd. Why did the Dallas Wings get involved? Next, they share an update on Rickea Jackson and the situation she is in with ex-boyfriend James Pearce Jr. What can fans do to support Rickea? Then, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Lastly, A'ja Wilson reveals the inspiration for her media look. Are the X-Men true Marvel Characters? What is A'ja's new nickname? How is Chennedy Carter settling into the Aces' training camp? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I would rather die." JuJu is disgusted by what the crew did with their ears, but that won't stop him from delivering a Joker of the Day, his Thursday Thunder picks, and some hot takes on tonight's NBA Playoffs. Plus, Dan has a theory about The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's a shot cock violation." Zaslow debates whether to attend a Guns N' Roses concert tonight, Jeremy takes a shot while Chris pokes fun at the logo of his new Marlins TV show, and Tony relives the moment he saved Wayne Newton's life. Plus, Jeremy and Chris stick around for this week's episode of The Pitch Clock as Ethan puts them to the test in a new form of trivia involving the best HR hitters of this century. Adnan Virk is here to break down all things Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and Munetaka Murakami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"EVERYBODY CALM DOWN!" Is it valid to defend sports analysts against the 'You never played' argument against athletes if you can't even sit in a chair? Plus, Zas and Roy use wax candles to retrieve wax from their ears, LeBron may do something that's never been done before, and Victor Wembanyama is better than all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"WHY ARE ALL OF THESE SCIENTISTS DYING?" David issues a ruling on some of the strange in-office decorum, and it leaves Tony needing a break from the show. Plus, David has strong feelings on Michael Yormark's potential appointment at the University of Miami, ABS in MLB, the Boston Red Sox, the World Cup, the end of LIV Golf, and sex cults. Sex cults? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I found a rock-hard Starburst." Tony's day gets off to a tough start when Dan catches him flossing his teeth just before the show, and Zas admits he's scared of Q-tips. Also, with Ty Simpson going to the Los Angeles Rams earlier than expected, the show debates the merits of taking QBs early in the draft while your franchise QB is still around. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neal Brennan has never been afraid to share his thoughts on any topic... including his unfiltered opinions on Dan. Dan Le Batard always looks forward to getting together with his friend, Neal Brennan, the multi-hyphenate comedian, writer, director, producer, and podcast host ("Blocks with Neal Brennan")... even though he's a little scared of the advice Neal shares on how to be creative in an ever-changing industry, maintaining the highest work ethic and standards even after all this time, and oh yeah, not annoying everyone in the process. They also talk about why Kevin Durant is an all-time (misunderstood) great, Dave Chappelle's continued influence, and the comedy greats of today. Watch, listen, and subscribe to "Blocks with Neal Brennan". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Am I a good boy?" Dan's dog is actually here in the studio, so while Dan lies on the floor and pets him, Zaslow and JuJu lead our Postgame Show with our Burn of the Day from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and today's Polls and Post-Show Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I've never seen the show!" Jessica is here to discuss Younghoe Koo's heroics, the NCAA Tournament expansion, and Mike Tomlin's explanation for leaving the Steelers before Zaslow asks about Euphoria, his new favorite show that he's never actually seen. Also, how should we handle the new Michael Jackson movie and the Hulk Hogan documentary? Dan's dog has some suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Tilapia is a dirty fish." Donald Trump and Russell Brand each had strange television moments in response to separate rape accusations, and they led to expert TV moments by Norah O'Donnell and Piers Morgan. Also, Late Night TV may be over with the end of Stephen Colbert, NASCAR drivers are athletes, and we introduce the show to a new character: Dan's Dog's Inner Monologue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You could win a championship if he were healthy..." After Dan issues his threat against his alma mater, the crew discusses their disdain for watching the three-point chucking Boston Celtics and why the Philadelphia 76ers may no longer be Joel Embiid's team despite his stellar night. Plus, how would YOU feel if TMZ were sending photographers into YOUR private life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Can you call it a mansion if you can't afford a sofa?" Did you watch the Miami Marlins and Janson Junk outduel Shohei Ohtani last night? Zas didn't, but that's because he was switching back and forth between the NBA and the NHL Playoffs from his cuck chair, rather than his uncomfortable leather couch. Also, as Dan rails against Greg's apology to the Dolphins over their 1st round pick, Chris leads the group on a search for the best items you'll find in a junk drawer. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Greg Cote, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA is getting SPICY and Juju & Trysta are breaking it all down on Alley Oop. From the wild McDaniels vs Jokic moment after a 30-point Wolves blowout (was that layup disrespect or just basketball?) to the Deni Avdija vs Stephon Castle shove that had tempers flaring, this episode is PACKED with chaos. They also dive into: The Houston Rockets and what's going wrong Lu Dort's physical play — is he crossing the line? Are the Blazers officially DONE? Scoot Henderson's rough performance and what it means The growing tension across the league late in the season Athletes dating celebrities — distraction or part of the game? The Knicks hitting Magic City wings (yes, really) Celtics vs 76ers and what it tells us about the East This is peak late-season NBA energy — chippy, emotional, and unpredictable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You were of age, Carl." The entire crew's mind is blown by learning what year Carl Winslow would have been born if Family Matters had premiered today. We also deliver some NBA-themed Against the Spread picks and learn more about the 'interesting' offers Zaslow has received from random strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Let's get it." Paige Bueckers has addressed the media regarding her relationship with her new teammate and No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd. Is it fair expect privacy when your workplace relationship is in the public eye? Then, Dan hears the great sound from yesterday's show of Zion Young and Eric DeCosta for the first time, 8-seeds are performing better than ever in the NBA, and Amin can't believe Greg Cote is apologizing for his Miami Dolphins NFL Draft reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's the NHL Playoffs, babe." Tony and Mike, the Talladega Twins™️, have returned with stories from their experience with THE WATERMELON MAN. Plus, while the media all focus on the negativity surrounding NBA storylines like Nikola Jokic, the Pistons, the Knicks, or Kevin Durant, why can't we focus on the excellence of the Thunder? But speaking of negative, was Greg right about Connor McOverrated?!?!?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What are people incentivized to do?" Pablo Torre is smart, so we have to outsource to him for some expertise on new stories on Brendan Sorsby getting help for a sports gambling addiction, the latest charges against Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, journalists selling out for clicks, the intricacies of being a sports insider, and, most importantly, which soup is preferable to have thrown on you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't want any of that snake oil dropping on me." Miami Heat President Pat Riley held his annual postseason press conference, and it left Dan with a feeling he had never had before when listening to Riley. Was this the same old or the old same? Also, Zaslow is infuriated by reports that Michael Yormark could be the next Athletic Director at the University of Miami, and he resorts to name-calling. Today's cast: Dan Le Batard, Jonathan Zaslow, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'll be damned if I go to the baseball field with a pocket full of baseballs." JuJu joins the show with a perfect way to recap today's show: the Top 5 Dumb Unwritten Rules, the Top 5 People Who Didn't Want No Smoke, his Show Awards, and the results of today's polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We had a black President?" Angel Reese, Jalen Duren, Wendell Carter Jr., Megan Thee Stallion, Klay Thompson, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Zendaya are the stars of this hour. So is Diego Pavia, but it didn't really feel like he belonged on this list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What'd you break a window...?" We have an update to Greg Cote's Top 50 Catchphrases list with some classics entering the fold. Then, Amin draws poorly while breaking down the final goal for the Anaheim Ducks, and don't worry, Dan, he apologized to the audio audience. Plus, Joel Embiid returns, a former Buffalo Bill has a tough time making a pick, and Amin's Top 5 Abbreviations That Should Be The Real Word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"For the $5 lemonade?" The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and there are superstars around the league with major storylines surrounding them. Is Kevin Durant done in Houston? Is LeBron playing his way into returning to the Lakers next year? Did Jaden McDaniels punk the Nuggets? Did Dan curse Nikola Jokic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's not just wide, it's also long."    No one wants to work today, but Zas, Amin, and Greg are ready for the grind. Did our show overreact to the start of the Miami Dolphins' picks in the NFL draft? Why do NHL fans have more patience than NBA fans in each sport's Playoff series? And could we be headed toward a Pat Riley retirement announcement today?     Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Greg Cote, Amin Elhassan, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, and Roy Bellamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is back in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft. He provides an update on the events of Thursday Night. It was a big night for Indiana, but a bigger night for Ohio State. Notre Dame, too. Can't forget the Irish. The biggest night? That belonged to Ty Simpson. Then the guys rate the best rivalries that shouldn't be rivalries. And rivalries that aren't rivalries anymore. Think USA vs USSR. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Alperen Sengun making excuses… or telling the truth?On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show, Juju and Trysta dive into Sengun's comments about the Houston Rockets not making shots — but if that's the case… why isn't he dominating? Is Sengun living up to the hype, or are we seeing cracks in the foundation of Houston's future star?From there, the conversation spirals into full NBA chaos: The Orlando Magic making a statement with a big win The Phoenix Suns vs the refs — are they getting HOSED?! The Los Angeles Lakers outlook without Luka and relying on a 41-year-old LeBron What's going on with the Philadelphia 76ers? Timberwolves vs Nuggets — who's the real contender? Julius Randle's defense… what is he DOING?! And the Blazers vs Spurs matchup — future vs future This episode is packed with hot takes, real analysis, and the kind of debates that make NBA fans lose their minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are one week into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and three teams are already on the brink of elimination. Roy, Dave, and Ethan break down what we have seen in the early part of the postseason, including the Ottawa Senators sending a fan to Taiwan to try to turn their fortunes around. They also discuss the surprise of the playoffs so far: the Philadelphia Flyers holding a 3-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins. This week's guest is ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, who continues the discussion, tells us which teams have impressed him most so far, and what changes he would like to see for his New Jersey Devils under new GM and former Florida Panthers executive, Sunny Mehta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Are you a legend if John Starks is wearing that hat?" Dave wants to replace all c's with s's and k's, Zaslow has strong opinions on Dirty Dancing, and Roy introduces us to Toe Wrestling with his video of the day. We also get to some lists: JuJu has a Top 10 Things LeBron Has Done Since The Pandemic, Zaslow delivers his Top 5 Playoff Performers, and the greatest rivalries in sports that didn't exist 20 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How do I leave Zoom? You sent me a Zoom link!" Greg Cote joins to revel in his 5-4 victory over Mel Kiper Jr., but the interview makes Zaslow sick and goes a bit sideways. That's a joke for the visual audience. Sorry Dan. Plus, Sean McVay doesn't seem too excited about the Rams' pick of Ty Simpson, Jalen Brunson, and the New York Knicks couldn't finish off CJ McCollum's Atlanta Hawks, the Blazers have a HUGE game at home against the Spurs, and eventually Rudy Gobert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"As it happens, there are three rivers." Zaslow is jubilant over last night's NFL Draft livestream despite the Dolphins ruining everything by taking Kadyn Proctor over Rueben Bain. We celebrate the brilliance of Mike Baiamonte joining us to announce picks early, Dave and Lucy's trip through Pittsburgh, and Trysta's Cowboys doing... the right thing? But Jeremy has to catch up because he missed everything for a BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE Springsteen concert. Today's cast: Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Roy, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick get to the bottom of why some of the most accomplished free agents are still unsigned going into training camp week. Why did New York not resign Natasha Cloud? Could Tash succeed in Portland, Dallas, or Atlanta? What tattoo should Juju get if Tash heads to the Dream? Next, why did Napheesa Collier sign a one-year contract with the Lynx? Would Cheryl Reeves have drafted Lauren Betts then? Then, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Lastly, Trysta sheds light on the truth behind Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe's split to Juju. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Will I have my games?" The crew is concerned about the setup for tonight's NFL Draft livestream and whether they'll be able to tune in to NBA and NHL Playoff games. Plus, JuJu delivers both Thursday Thunder and The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're getting bogged down. Just take 25 dollars out of your wallet." Dan is still baffled by the Kalen DeBoer extension at Alabama, and Zaslow is OUT on 'Michael' movie while Mike is IN on 'Miami Vice '85.' And is Sam Presti the greatest GM in the history of the NBA? Then, the Pitch Clock returns as Jeremy has vowed to prevent back-to-back wins by Chris in Pitch Clock Trivia, and Bobby Wagner of Tipping Pitches joins the show to crash out over his New York Mets and break down the details of the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers feud and the rise of both José Soriano and Angel Pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"James was terrible tonight, through and through." Dan says we'll get to the NBA now, but we need approximately 8 more minutes on something else first. We have never seen a player directly go after a referee the way Devin Booker did last night, but who should we blame more for the Thunder's flopping: the refs or the Thunder themselves? Plus, Jeremy gets kicked out of the room but returns to deliver a tight five on yesterday's show. Breathy, though. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'll leave you with this..." After weighing in on Mike's Top 5 Iconic Home Runs In Marlins History, David weighs in on the latest in the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini story after last night's late-night news dump that Vrabel will miss Day 3 of the NFL Draft for counseling. Is this a PR mistake? Is this a legitimate excuse? Can New England Patriots' executives make Vrabel do and say what they want? Does journalistic integrity play an actual role in the fallout? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We leaned a little too hard on the mustache." Dan welcomes Jeremy back after a day off with immediate skepticism, Mike spent yesterday afternoon at a Miami Marlins matinee, and the crew dissects the Miami Hurricanes' chances of having several 1st Round Picks in tonight's NFL Draft and learns about communist Spam. (Yes, I know, you already thought the show itself was the communist spam, but, no, no, no, this is new communist Spam.) Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Mike, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hilarious, sharp, and full of boundless energy, Dulcé Sloan takes the reins this episode, and Dan is along for the ride. They revisit her climb to success and her many, many jobs along the way. Dulcé began her career as an actor (the best goose you'll ever see, by the way) and candidly tells Dan how others pushed her to dive deep into comedy, leading her to the quintessential comedy dream job, "The Daily Show"… only to realize it was just another job, too. She and Dan also talk about politics and their place in her comedy, identity, and the assumptions thrust upon you for simply being a visible Black woman in entertainment. Dulcé is touring throughout the year - check DulceSloan.com for latest dates and tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's why people were saying 'Yo Jalen Rose you went out there and made a Tubi movie'?" We wrap up today's show by revisiting the subject that has hung over the show all week: is Jaws a horror movie or a shark movie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Him and Jemele would do NUMBERS!" The fallout from the last hour continues, and we break down the show's reactions further, including a hilarious Greg Cote moment he didn't even realize happened. Should we bring back Dr. Fred Johnson tomorrow night as the show's NFL Draft expert? After that, Ronan Farrow joins the show to discuss his latest piece about Sam Altman, the dangers of AI, and why Altman is beefing with Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I did not expect that...who could have saw the Lakers going up 2-0?" It's hard to describe exactly what happened in this hour, so we'll leave it at this: Dan was left speechless for the first time in his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm a K-Cup man." NBA this, Tiago Splitter that, we all know why you're really here: Greg Cote has Nos. 20 and 19 on his list of Top 50 Catchphrases, and they are DOOZIES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Long gone as a matter of fact. That's how life works." Greg Cote regales us with stories about The Lone Ranger as we learn whether his sidekick, Tonto, was actually Native American. We discuss Dwyane Wade telling people to stop playing on his name, while Trysta tells us the Cam'ron-Jey Uso fight story from her perspective. But the hour eventually derails into a Greg Cote story that ends with his mother finding dozens of dead cats by a river on Bird Rd that does not exist. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Trysta, Juju Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm very happy that my name is associated with this." After Roy gives us a thorough breakdown of his Video of the Day, Mike and Zas share their genuine reaction to WrestleMania, including a special moment for Brock Lesnar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Do you know what C. diff is, Dan?" Jessica is here to determine whether Todd Haley indeed twerked after a UFL win, and to tell us about a parachuter who crashed into the Virginia Tech Jumbotron, how the Cavaliers accidentally made their playoff slogan a reference to diarrhea, and a FIU story that is very different from the one Tony thought she was bringing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's not hating, that's hunger." Everyone has a team or player they unreasonably hate across sports, and for Dan, it's the New York Knicks. He also hates the volume of leaf blowers. Also, there's never been an athlete quite like LeBron James in terms of us shrugging our shoulders at THE GREATEST THINGS WE'VE EVER SEEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What if the real podcast award was the friends we made along the way?" Mike Ryan proclaims himself the Tucker Carlson of Miami Heat fandom before Pablo Torre joins the show seconds after winning a Webby Award for Best Sports Podcast, and he seems bored by it. Pablo explains his latest stories on The Onion purchasing Infowars, James Dolan surveilling his perceived enemies, Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel's latest controversies, and the evil of Sam Altman. So, a light hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's her preference: not knowing I'm there." Was Zaslow actually watching the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators during his Tablet Time? Would Miami Heat fans feel like Bam Adebayo is a superstar if he weren't actually on the team already? Should the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson be worried? Is Dan's pronunciation of "Boricua" worse than the Pirates broadcasters'? We'll answer every one of these questions before Zaslow's wife, Tamara, joins the show. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Here's some free game..." JuJu goes in the way-back machine for his Top 5, offers a salute to Wemby and the Spurs' older generation, warns Knicks fans, and delivers updates on The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Please... think of the coaches." There was a blockbuster NFL trade ahead of the Draft later this week, and Ryan Day has a new idea for College Football. Plus, it's also time for Amin to stop by, not as Fake Drunk Kash Patel, but as himself, to deliver his Weekend Observations, including media name drops, a Christian, and too much self-promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Look at this precious metal." If you had 'dilution of the truth in exchange for access' on your Dan Bingo Card, congratulations! You're a winner! Plus, the multi-billion-dollar MLB sale, an Alabama football player's theatrical caper, and the shark movie genre is taking yet another step in its continued march toward film greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Zaslow owes the Lakers an apology."In this hour you'll hear a discussion on Wrestlemania, the Lakers beating the Rockets, how ESPN covers sports, Steve Kerr's goodbye to Draymond Green and Steph Curry, and A.J. Brown to the Patriots. You know what you won't hear? Tony's Top 5 'Sorry I Doubted Your Game' Guys because Dan shut that s*** down REAL quick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Until further notice..."Zaslow clearly doesn't love ball the way he claims, and he definitely doesn't love it as much as Michael Jordan loves NASCAR. Plus, Tiger Woods wants privacy, Miami wants perfection, Giannis wants to be taken at his word, and Chris Cote wants... to watch strange, phallic deer calls?Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices