The Dan Patrick Show

Dan and callers continue to discuss how James Dolan punked his own employees over NBA championship rings in an email, and then refuses to give them any. Dan’s wife knows Mike Vrabel’s name for a very specific reason. ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin joins Dan to talk about Lebron’s debut in Philadelphia as the Sixers come from behind against the Cavaliers, the championship prospects for the Sixers and what has to happen for Lebron to keep playing at a high level – and perhaps a second season in Philly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Dan Patrick Show, Dan is joined by The Athletic's Joe Vardon as he uncovered a phishing email sent by Knicks owner James Dolan to Knicks employees regarding championship rings. After the Bears took down the Patriots on Thursday night, Chicago's beat reporter for The Athletic Kevin Fishbain stopped by to give his thoughts on Caleb Willams and the team. With the NBA season in full swing, ESPN's Dave McMenamin chatted with Dan about the 76ers as well as how the Lakers will look this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Cutoff, Dan G and Mario preview the World Series matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays, outlining their x-factors for the series as well as making their World Series predictions. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yaxel Lendeborg and Luka Dončić had an epic battle last night and DP is here for it. DP and the Danettes consider Tony Romo’s broadcasting future and wonder if he could be Troy Aikman’s replacement for Monday Night Football considering the tension in the booth between him and Joe Buck. And former Chicago Bears receiver Tom Waddle drops by and weighs in on Caleb Williams, whether the Bears fear the Vikings, and tells some personal stories of Mike Ditka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the guys discuss why no one fears LeBron the way they did Larry Bird or Michael Jordan. And MMQB Senior Reporter Albert Breer stops by with an update on their game in Paris on Sunday between the Steelers and Saints considering the protests occurring in France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DP and the Danettes discuss Yaxel Lendeborg’s future in the NBA and his relatively unknown nickname: The Dominican LeBron. Dan interviews Pro Football Talk writer Mike Florio about the Giants’ decision to start J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston. They also discuss the NFL fining head coaches for interactions with officials, buyers and sellers at the trade deadline, and Josh Jacobs removal from the Commissioner’s Exempt List. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by former Bears wide receiver and radio host in Chicago, Tom Waddle who previews tonight's game between the Bears and Patriots. With plenty of question marks surrounding the upcoming game in France, Albert Breer stopped by to give insight into the situation. As he celebrates 25 years of Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio chats with Dan to cover the latest topics in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DP weighs in on the opening night in the NBA where the defending champion New York Knicks lost to LeBron James and the 76ers and aren’t even favored to win the Eastern Conference. Plus, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins the show as he gets his squad ready to face the Rays in the World Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Players Association is demanding a thorough investigation into the medical treatment of Jalen Hurts and his blood clots after the NFL said everything was fine. NFL insider Booger McFarland drops by to weigh in on Jalen Hurts’ situation and the rest of the story lines entering Week 7 of the NFL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan reacts to reports that Ohio State may be without QB Julian Sayin for the rest of the season. And he gives his best and worst NFL offseason moves now that we are officially 1/3 of the way through the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by Brewers’ Manager Pat Murphy as Milwaukee prepares to face the Rays in the World Series on Friday. Fresh off opening night of the NBA season, NMBA insider Vincent Goodwill stopped by to explain why the Knicks are not built to become the league's next dynasty. With another week of football in the books, NFL insider Booger McFarland chatted with Dan about both the NFL and college ranks in the sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan wonders why the Philadelphia Eagles haven’t had someone from their medical team address the media about Jalen Hurts’ blood clots. And the NAB tips off tonight and DP gets ready to talk some hoops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes discuss whether it's acceptable to eat a hotdog without a traditional hotdog bun. And NFL insider Louis Riddick joined the show to give his insight into Hurts' situation as well as why he's high on CJ Stroud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes discuss the great performances from Week 6 of the NFL season that may have gone overlooked. Plus, Grant Hill drops by to talk a little hoops as the NBA season tips off tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan congratulates the Tampa Bay Rays on winning the American League crown as they advance to face the Brewers in the World Series. He also gives his thoughts on Jalen Hurts being out for the season with blood clots. Louis Riddick joined the show to give his insight into Hurts' situation as well as why he's high on CJ Stroud. And with the NBA season tipping off today, Grant Hill chatted with Dan to preview the upcoming year on the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan recaps another eventful week in the NFL, and an even more exciting week of college football. He is convinced expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams wouldn’t have lessened the entertainment value of the upsets we saw yesterday and that it will ultimately be a good thing for the sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan addresses reports that the Indianapolis Colts are pursuing Peyton Manning to take over as their General Manager. And Rick Neuheisel drops by to weigh in on the crazy weekend of college football and the upcoming expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DP talks about some of the terrible calls by referees in the NFL and college football recently and how difficult it is for these officials to get it right. And he weighs in on Bears QB Caleb Williams successful return to action yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan takes a look at Week 6 of the NFL including plenty of upsets and unpredictable scores. Speaking of chaos, this weekend in college football had plenty of wild games of its own. Dan looks at the Saturday slate and why this weekend shows the importance of the College Football Playoff expansion. Former head coach and current college football analyst Rick Neuheisel joined the show to discuss who the best team in college football is as well as the pros and cons of playoff expansion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcasting legend Al Michaels stops by to and pays his respects to Mike Ditka and tells DP he’ll know when it’s time to hang it up. Big Noon Kickoff and 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe host, Brady Quinn joins Dan to talk about the upcoming marquee showdown between Indiana and Ohio State, and how the masses still haven’t really caught onto the idea of Indiana being a dominant juggernaut. Thursday Night Football saw a victory for Denver, but Todd Fritz isn’t wearing his Broncos gear. And the Dodgers got swept by the Brewers in the NLCS and the fallout is already hitting baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday Night Football saw a victory for Denver, but Todd Fritz isn’t wearing his Broncos gear. The Dodgers got swept and the fallout is already hitting baseball. Former NFL CB Domonique Foxworth joins Dan to break down Broncos and Seahawks game, the Chargers not living up to the hype, and the best quarterbacks he’s watching right now in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan wonders if the Dodgers are a dynasty beginning to age out as baseball becomes younger and the Dodgers lineup gets older. College football insider Heather Dinich joins Dan to discuss the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams, the implications of that expansion on the landscape of the sport, and who benefits and who doesn’t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long-standing pair of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman calling NFL games might be finally getting the axe as Buck gets a contract extension, but Troy Aikman is done after this year. MLB insider Jon Morosi joins Dan to discuss the fallout of the sudden end of the Dodgers playoff run, what is going to happen to their dynasty, what options lay in front of Shohei Ohtani in dealing with his injuries plus discusses the different style of offenses that come up in the baseball postseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by Domonique Foxworth following last night's Broncos/Seahawks game. He also breaks down Caleb Williams' comments about his injury. Amid the news of the College Football Playoff expanding, Heather Dinich stopped by to provide more insight into the situation. Following the Brewers sweeping the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, Jon Morosi recapped the series as well as what could be next for Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan G and Mario break down the Brewers 3-0 lead over the Dodgers in the NLCS before recapping the Guardians game 3 win to take a 2-1 series lead over the Rays in the ALCS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan reacts to the Los Angeles Dodgers falling to 0-3 in the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Can they somehow find a way to stay alive? The Danettes compare the situation to the last reverse sweep and talk about memories of the 2004 Red Sox. And DP weighs in on the Broncos as they get ready to face the Seahawks tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Noon Kickoff and 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe host, Brady Quinn joins Dan to talk about the upcoming marquee showdown between Indiana and Ohio State, and how the masses still haven’t really caught onto the idea of Indiana being a dominant juggernaut. The Danettes and callers weigh in on players with iconic moves, and Odell Beckham Jr’s famous one-handed catch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports baseball analyst Tom Verducci joins Dan to discuss the hole the Dodgers find themselves in down 0-3 to the Brewers in the NLCS as well as the impending labor dispute that will soon engulf Major League Baseball. And Former NFL offensive lineman and NFL analyst Mark Schlereth joins the show to talk about the struggles of the Denver Broncos and their quarterback Bo Nix, the debacle ending of Commanders-Giants and why he thinks Joe Burrow is the best quarterback in football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by Big Noon Kickoff and 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe host Brady Quinn who previews the upcoming weekend in college football. MLB reporter Tom Verducci stopped by to chat about the Brewers' 3-0 NLCS lead over the Dodgers as well as the upcoming CBA negations. FOX Sports NFL analyst Mark Schlereth states why there should be panic in Denver for Broncos fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dodgers’ Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will be in the starting lineup tonight for Game 3 of the NLCS and DP considers the options for the struggling superstar. And Packers LB Micah Parsons held nothing back as he criticized Commanders QB Jayden Daniels for his clock mismanagement at the end of overtime on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory McIlroy chimed in on why the LIV Golf Tour failed, and DP thinks his comments are spot on. Plus, former MLB player and current analyst, Joey Votto drops by to weigh in on the struggles of Shohei Ohtani and the rest of the MLB Playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all the focus on the Dodgers and Brewers in the NLCS, DP talks about the “other” series for the American League. And broadcasting legend Al Michaels stops by to and pays his respects to Mike Ditka, and tells DP he’ll know when it’s time to hang it up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan takes a snapshot at the Major League Baseball playoffs with the ALCS tied at 1 and the Brewers leading the Dodgers 2-0 in the NLCS. Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman and NBC analyst Joey Votto joined the show to discuss how he would handle Shohei Ohtani in the Los Angeles lineup. Broadcasting legend Al Michaels chatted with Dan about his memories of Mike Ditka as well as his broadcasting career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan wonders if the Rams will be able to turn around their season after a rough start. And he reacts to the Dodgers struggling against the Brewers and rumors that Shohei Ohtani may be riding the pine in Game 3 tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Van Pelt drops by after a long night covering the Rams/Bills thriller in Los Angeles. And NFL insider Ross Tucker joins the show to break down an eventful Week 5 of the NFL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB 1B and current analyst, Sean Casey stops by to break down the Dodgers’ struggles as well as the ALCS. Plus, DP and the Danettes consider which NFL players are being overshadowed despite impressive performances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan looks at last night's thriller between the Bills and the Rams as well as the National League Championship Series, where the Brewers lead the Dodgers 2-0. Ross Tucker joins the show to recap Week 5 of the NFL and the storylines around it. MLB Network's Sean Casey chats with Dan to break down Shohei Ohtani's struggles over the last month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Dan Patrick Show, Dan recaps Week 5 of the NFL season and the top storylines to come out of the weekend. Show favorite Chase Daniel joined the show to give insight into what he saw in the NFL this weekend including the ending to the Commanders/Giants game. Dan also takes a look at the latest in the MLB playoffs, including Chicago's eye-popping strikeout numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Patrick talks about the Brewers Game 1 win over the Dodgers, the Jaguars taking down the Eagles in London and the decisions that led to the loss, the Giants and Commanders end in a tie and the Giants were really excited about it, what happens with the LA Chargers after they fall to 0-5, Chase Daniel joins the show to break down Week 5 in the NFL, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan & the Danette’s discuss the Washington Commanders time management blunder at the end of overtime that led to their tie with the New York Giants, best and worst of the weekend, listeners call in, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan & the Danette’s talk about Rams WR Puka Nacua being a 5th round pick and question how so many scouting departments could have missed on him, coaches that find themselves on the hot seat at this point in the NFL season and who could be fired first, quick thoughts on tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the Bills and Rams, listener calls, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Series Champion, Hall of Famer, and current MLB analyst, Pedro Martinez drops by and tells DP he’s never apologized for hitting a batter. Actor/Writer/Producer Ben Affleck joins the show to talk about his new film “Animals,” and the time he and Matt Damon went to French Lick, Indiana to stalk their idol, Larry Bird. MLB analyst John Smoltz joins the show to talk about the MLB playoffs and modern day pitchers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Patrick & the Danette's talk about the Dallas Cowboys "embarrassing" loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, remembering listener & caller Chris in Syracuse following news of his passing, calls pour in about Chris in Syracuse, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan & the Danette's talk about Panthers QB Bryce Young's impressive career rebound and why young QB's should get more time, MLB analyst John Smoltz joins the show to talk about the MLB playoffs and modern day pitching, a look at USC - Penn State, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan & the Danette's react to the sudden news of Bears legend Mike Ditka's passing, Robert Griffin III joins the show to talk about what happened in Dallas last night, more calls on the passing of Chris in Syracuse, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Patrick & the Danette's talk about the passing of caller & listener Chris in Syracuse, MLB analyst John Smoltz joins the show, NFL analyst Robert Griffin III stops by. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan G and Mario wrap up the Division series while looking ahead towards the Championship series before touching on the new proposal from the MLB to shorten the season, starting in 2029. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes dive deep into the MLB Playoffs where the Yankees seemed to be a shadow of themselves, and they dig into some stats that confirm that today’s game is much different than it used to be. Plus, nobody can figure out why Todd Fritz doesn’t appreciate Sandra Bullock as much as he should. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Dodgers advance to yet another NLCS with very little fanfare, DP reminds us that it’s important to celebrate even the smallest of milestones. And retired sports reporting legend Peter King stops by the Mancave to talk about his career and his new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DP notices the five winless NFL teams all seem to have defensive minded coaches. And actor/Writer/Producer Ben Affleck joins the show to talk about his new film “Animals,” and the time he and Matt Damon went to French Lick, Indiana to stalk their idol, Larry Bird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.