The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

In the season premiere, Dan, Amin, and Izzy go back to the Sports Illustrated cover that turned a teenager into an industry, re-reading the prophecy with the very people who helped craft it. Plus: a resplendent Sonny Vaccaro joins us to re-live his failed $100 million offer to bring The Kid from Akron to Adidas. All that AND real talk about LeBron's untold origin story. Homework for this episode: • "Ahead of His Class" by Grant Wahl (Sports Illustrated, 2002) https://vault.si.com/vault/2002/02/18/ahead-of-his-class-ohio-high-school-junior-lebron-james-is-so-good-that-hes-already-being-men

"That's 15 yards in the NFL." Congratulations to Donovan Mitchell, who has taken Jimmy Butler's spot in the 'is this guy good enough to be your best player on a championship team?' debate. The gang weighs in on that, before JuJu tells us his Joker of the day that leaves Greg Cote shocked and dismayed. Plus, it was a loaded day for polls, and there are some massive results to share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Dan, you don't fart? Your breath must stink." Lane Kiffin is the subject of a new Vanity Fair article in which he claims he needed Oxford more than Oxford needed him. Do we believe him? Is that even true? Then, the best-dressed man on TV and Mike Ryan Ruiz group chat world member, Adam Lefkoe, joins the show ahead of the French Open to discuss how he became a tennis guy, why Chris Simms is his nemesis in sports media, how Greg Cote can win a Pulitzer Prize, and how the New York Knicks embarrassed his Philadelphia 76ers. Plus, is the famous parrot, Woody the Woodpecker, on the Mount Rushmo

"You're not man enough to know the truth." Nobody knows more about Disney World than the Lopez twins, but nobody knows less about Al Pacino movies than Greg Cote. Amin said yesterday that Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama will be the next Magic-Bird rivalry, but Tony thinks it may actually be Wemby and Chet Holmgren. Can anyone in the NBA actually hit Wemby in the face with an elbow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If you loved America, you would have never returned a guy who tried to steal an election back to power." Sandwiched between #24 and #25 on Greg Cote's catchphrase list and the fart of the year, Luke Thomas of Morning Kombat joins us to discuss the state of the UFC's relationship with Donald Trump, Dana White claiming not to be a yes man for Donald Trump, and why the White House event will be a stain that White and the UFC may never shake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"DRIVER COMFORT IS PARAMOUNT!" I could tell you about how we talked about the Oklahoma City Thunder being the first-ever sneaky dynasty, or how Stephen Ross is lying about Miami not being fit to host a Super Bowl, or even Zaslow going to Santa Fe Community College and still rooting for UM. We all know why you're here, though: there is a massive update to Greg Cote's Catchphrase Countdown, and it is the only thing that matters on today's show. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He has a sense of what humor is supposed to be." We revisit a couple of things Dan missed last week, including the shocking details Chris Cote revealed to his father and the Zaslow men's inability to have female children. JuJu joins us to provide his Top 4 Athletes That Should Try Comedy and has some ideas to fix the NBA. Should fans be allowed to enter the transfer portal? Also, Sean Strickland remains the worst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Dan did you hear the part today where Tony said in five years from now there are going to be no humans driving." Zaslow stopped listening to the show after Tony said in five years from now there are going to be no humans driving, so he missed Amin's weekend observations where he revisits Skip Bayless' virtuoso performance from last week and Sedano wearing a bath robe. Amin also proposes that Victor Wembanyama against Anthony Edwards could the modern day Magic Johnson-Larry Bird rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I knew there was a plant involved." Did Draymond Green cost himself the Inside the NBA job after his appearance this past week turned heated? Is anybody in sports broadcasting actually funny? Is seeing Louis CK on a billboard in LA really that surprising? How much did Dan's turkey sandwich at LAX cost? Are the Carolina Hurricanes really going to get away with this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"So far, the only punishment from any of the categories you mentioned was the Clippers getting the 5th pick." Dan missed reacting to Meadowlark Media winning a Pulitzer Prize, so he shares his disbelief that Pablo Torre's Kawhi Leonard story was honored among the other award-winning reporting. Then we recap this weekend's action in the NBA playoffs, including the New York Knicks sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden saving the Cleveland Cavaliers' season against the Detroit Pistons, and Victor Wembanyama throwing an elbow at Naz Reid's face. Is there more than a 0.0% chance he will

"You come this close to having the best day of your life, and then you have the worst day of your life." Our Cyclones lost the Jai-Alai championship in the most heartbreaking way possible, and Mike and Chris still have not recovered. The good news is Dan is back from LA to make them feel better by pointing out the other team could have been at the bar watching the Clones lose. Dan also wants to know whether the Miami Heat need a new good-luck charm at the NBA Draft Lottery after they failed to move up again. Plus, Miami Marlins' reliever Pete Fairbanks tells us what being dry humped is like

What are the best uniforms in all of sports? We create the master list of all master lists. The parameters are simple: home and away. You can't just have one. You need the full set. Mike Ryan Ruiz and Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan join the show for the ultimate Drip Drill. At the end, we crown a champion. 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

The Toronto Maple Leafs have missed the Playoffs twice in the last 10 years and have won the Draft Lottery both times. Roy, David, Ethan, and Rose discuss whether that's just a little too fishy or just pure chance. Winning the Draft Lottery may have been the only thing that could save the Leafs from the PR disaster surrounding their new GM hire, which the crew picks apart. Plus, the Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the playoffs, and we are ready to laugh. This week's guest is ESPN legend Steve Levy, who joins the gang to discuss the Maple Leafs further, share stories from the legendary playoff g

"Not all segments are winners." Referees might be weirdos, but does that mean they should all be replaced by robots? Dave hits a nerve with Jeremy that coaxes him into a surprising admission. Zaslow wants to end every person named Al, Skip Bayless, and Stephen A. Smith continue to tickle the Shipping Container, and JuJu pops by for a special edition FRIDAY Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's cockamamy jive that he's slamming." Girl Dads™ are superheroes, and we're #blessed to have several with us here. Also, as the crew attempts to determine whether or not James Harden is the single worst playoff performer of all-time relative to his regular season success, they all get distracted by the return of Skip Bayless on First Take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Basque region..." Mike went to see Mortal Kombat II, and while he and the rest of the group were at the movie, Amin did the unthinkable. Zaslow is headed to Rolling Loud with his son this weekend, and while that's important, the Cyclones' title game tonight has taken over the discourse. Plus, what should the Miami Heat do if they get the No. 1 pick? Should they take a player or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Roy Bellamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick have some questions that need to be answered before the WNBA season can start. How will age impact the Las Vegas Aces? Where is Napheesa Collier in the GM survey? What are the Golden State Valkyries doing? We need answers, Natalie Nakase! Then, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Next, they throw more questions out into the WNBA ether. Who is the sleeper team going in? Can the Indiana Fever remain healthy? How serious are the New York Liberty this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I want to give the holy drawers award to..." JuJu delivers his Thursday Thunder, lists his Top 5 Fringe Celebrities Who Could Break Into His NBA Finals Coverage, and updates The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My weiner looks like Jack Nicholson at the end of The Shining." Amin has a very important question for the crew: when is it time to throw away your underwear? Then, it's time for a new episode of The Pitch Clock with the return of "Pitch Clock Jeopardy!" between Jeremy and Chris. And Marlins Radio play-by-play broadcaster and Just Baseball's Jack McMullen joins Jeremy to discuss Tarik Skubal's injury, the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays (shoutout to Dan), the promotion of Joe Mack, and his pick for the Golden Era Star of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic

"I feel nothing." Long-time New York Knicks fan David Samson is here to express his overwhelming emotions over the team's success. Plus, is there an athlete whose indiscretions could get a break-in to an NBA Finals game? Are the Vegas Athletics going to have to change their name? And how did David feel about winning a Pulitzer Prize? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My son loves rap music." Zaslow's headed to Rolling Loud, Mike's headed to Mortal Kombat II for The White Shirt Red Wine Challenge, and Dave is concerned about the blockbuster movies coming out this summer. Plus, is Draymond Green... a funny guy? And did the United States kill the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm allowed to hold her to a double standard." Jeremy has a Top 5 Reactions To Yesterday's Show in the form of his limited fake Joe Zagacki before Zaslow tells us the details of his dream last night, where he had an affair with a celebrity. Who caught him? Why did it happen? What other recurring dreams does he have? Then, the crew reacts to the New York Knicks victory over the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers and Jimmy Haslam making it clear that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be on the move soon. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Je

Tom Segura is a powerhouse. The comedian, actor, bestselling author, host, & co-founder of Your Mom's House Studios tells Dan Le Batard about his early dreams of making movies - never imagining he'd become one of the biggest comedians of all-time. Segura reflects on discovering stand-up after moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, grinding through years of simply trying to make rent, and how podcasts and Netflix specials transformed his career. Tom also shares hilarious stories about his filterless Peruvian mother, “Charo,” growing up between two cultures, surviving a near-fatal overdose at

"JuJu, why did I do that?" Chris has some regrets about how today's show went, and JuJu is ready to pounce on them. Who will take home today's Randy Ass/Guaranteed Doghouse Award? What about the It's Happened To Me Too Award? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Bring out the maple syrup, cause nothing says love like warm and sticky." Jessica Smetana joins us to field some honeymoon tips from The Love Doctor, and it goes exactly where you think it would. The conversation heads into the current Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that cannot find a place to dock, the fall of LIV Golf, and the plans for stars like Bryson DeChambeau once it folds, as well as whether Brad Williams could score a touchdown in an NFL game. We may also have come up with a great plan to decide which members of Meadowlark Media get the invite to Jess's wedding. Learn more

"Lighters are out, and pants are off." We check back in with The Love Doctor, and he gives us advice on what to get your ex-wife for Mother's Day, as well as whether or not you should bring a fake date to Mother's Day. Amin weighs in on the emerging NBA player beef between Draymond Green and Austin Rivers. Is Draymond Green the Michael Jordan of Robert Horries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sometimes I'll have to cancel because something didn't come up." Nick Wright says hello to everybody except Roy. He joins us to talk about whether or not a possible Luka Doncic return will have any impact on the Los Angeles Lakers' chances in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also weighs in on Jaylen Brown's actions following the Boston Celtics' playoff exit and whether he feels threatened by any challengers to the Kansas City Chiefs. We also try to get a Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade off the ground, all while The Love Guru answers some of your questions ahead of

"As he's saying that, I'm thinking 'don't go there'...and he went there." Did the NHL rig the Draft Lottery so that the Toronto Maple Leafs would end up in position to pick Gavin McKenna? Would even more people have called it rigged if the Florida Panthers had gotten the first pick? Is Chris Cote the only person allowed to say his sister-in-law is hot? We are two weeks into the Keep Michael Yormark The Hell Away From The University of Miami and South Florida Campaign, and Mike Ryan and Zaslow remain concerned that a person David Samson called 'despicable' could be the head of UM's athletic

This episode of Alley Oop has EVERYTHING — chaos, controversy, and some of the wildest NBA moments right now. From Jaylen Brown going viral with his unexpected “nerd squad”… to fans calling out Victor Wembanyama and the refs… to Knicks fans going FULL chaos mode… Juju and Trysta break it all down — and it gets messy fast. Are refs actually favoring Wemby… or are fans overreacting to his insane blocks? Why is Jaylen Brown trending for something completely off-court? And what is going on with Knicks fans right now?? What We Get Into: Jaylen Brown’s viral Twitch stream + the “nerd squad”

"What do you think the point spread is?" Today's Against the Spread presents a challenge for Zas: Will he be willing to claim the Lakers won't win *a* game against the Thunder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My heart is full of hate." Michelle Beadle is worried about her Spurs after their loss in Game 1, but she still believes they can beat the Thunder. She also has strong takes on Amin's Pulitzer Prize, LeBron James and the Lakers, the Met Gala, and Rudy Gobert's potential psychological advantage over Wemby. Plus, is it boring to be hot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's my honor to address the galactic senate..." Pablo Torre tells us about the emotions he felt when he found out about his Pulitzer Prize and who he told first, explains to the crew what's next in his reporting on Aspiration, Steve Ballmer, and the Los Angeles Clippers, gives his opinion on Mortal Kombat II, and stuffs Jeremy in a locker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"What matters more: sports or your relationship?" Ben Stiller missed the Knicks game for the Met Gala, while Chalamet snubbed the latter for the former, but what were the best looks from the night? Plus, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves took down Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs despite Wemby's 12 blocks. Should we be surprised? Should the Spurs be panicked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Let me get Samson on the line..." We have a Pulitzer Prize winner in the studio with us: Amin Elhassan. After we celebrate Amin, Pablo, and the show's unparalleled success, Mike and Zas have some questions for Stephen Ross as to why he says Miami is out of the running to host the Super Bowl after another F1 weekend. Also, Greg's frustrated with Lionel Messi, and Jeremy is too excited about some Marlins news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And there was a musical montage in the background?" Tony tells the team about his struggle to paint the walls in his house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"WHAT THE HELL IS JORGE SEDANO DOING?" Before we get to Amin's Weekend Observations, Zaslow tells the crew about the outlandish call time for his son's school field trip that had him up early this morning, and he also makes it clear that he knows nothing about The Cure. Also, Raygun... FRAUD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You're gonna sit there and watch Oppenheimer and eat Skittles?" David Dennis Jr. is here and has some strong takes on hate-watching, candy, and how to watch Star Wars on Star Wars Day. May the fourth be with you. Plus, the crew launches into a fiery debate over which historically talented and successful athlete has had a worse impact on their teams: Aaron Rodgers or Kevin Durant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Over there, they serve you spirits! Over here, they take away our Spirit!" As much fun as we had laughing at the Celtics, it's NOW our time to laugh at the Tampa Bay Lightning. Zas calls someone a "bum," Mike says they're on a "downward trajectory," and Chris is fully capable of naming The Original 6 franchises. Also, the Orlando Magic have fired Jamahl Mosley, the NHL and NBA have BOTH had a great start to their Playoffs, and Spirit Airlines shut its doors in the middle of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sabal Palm Elementary, dawg." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE BOSTON CELTICS BLEW A 3-1 SERIES LEAD TO THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS. JAYSON TATUM. JAYLEN BROWN. JOE MAZZULLA. SEE YOU IN CANCUN, CHOKERS! SOMEHOW UNDERACHIEVERS IN A "GAP YEAR." WORSE FRANCHISE THAN THE MIAMI HEAT. FALLING APART AT THE SEAMS. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Amin Elhassan, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion’s breakup is blowing up online — and the reaction is getting WILD. On this episode of Alley Oop, Trysta absolutely GOES OFF on the double standard people are throwing at Meg, while Juju reacts in real time as the conversation spirals. Why are fans rushing to defend Klay while tearing Meg down? And why is Lexie Brown getting dragged into this like she’s the “side piece” when that’s not even the situation? This debate gets heated, messy, and honestly… out of hand.But that’s just the start.We also break down Cade Cunningham’s HUGE performance and what it mean

Dave is back from the banks of the Three Rivers. The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. We decide who made the best pick and who made the worst. Dave then explains why he thinks Drew Allar is a flawed pick, but could be a steal under the tutelage of Mike McCarthy. Then The Count weighs in right before we chat with Pittsburgh Panthers Head Coach Pat Narduzzi. Plus, Mike Fuentes weighs in on the state of Mikes in the World, from Vrabel, Tomlin to Jackson. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.appl

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as have the Dallas Stars. Where do the two Western Conference finalists from 2024 and 2025 go from here? Roy, David, and Ethan break down the difficult decisions ahead for each of them this offseason. Plus, how deep can the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild go after their series wins? This week's guest is Adnan Virk, who joins the crew to celebrate his Philadelphia Flyers, tell us who he believes should win the Jack Adams, Lady Byng, and Vezina trophies, and discuss all of the other playoff action around

"You almost said all of the vowels." Zas gives Jeremy a chance to discuss something no one else cares about, Dameshek has a real issue with something he saw on an airplane, Jason Bourne battles Brock Lesnar, and the crew searches for the greatest Romantic Comedy of All-Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's my lover. That's the woman with whom I lay bare." Dave Dameshek's wife just gave him some truly alarming information, but we have to get to Nikola Jokic's warning to the Denver Nuggets after Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, and the Minnesota Timberwolves punked their team. Also, if the Boston Celtics blow a 3-1 lead to the Philadelphia 76ers, will it be time to rethink the legacy of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Joe Mazzulla? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Have you checked fingers? There's two of 'em right up yours, buddy!" Who came up with baseball pants, huh? Zaslow recounts his night at the Guns N' Roses concert, we enter Day 5 of 'Keep Michael Yormark The Hell Away From The University of Miami' shows, Greg Cote serenades the audience with a new song celebrating Connor McOverrated and the Edmonton Oilers, and Dave calls out Jeremy's name. Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Jeremy Tache, Mike Ryan, Roy Bellamy, and Tony Calatayud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Lea

"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