The Dan Patrick Show

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.

Dan recaps last night's Division Series matchups in the baseball playoffs after the Dodgers, Brewers and Rays advanced to the championship series. Former NBC Sports NFL reporter Peter King joined Dan in studio to tell some of the stories that the audience can expect in his new book. Actor/Producer Ben Affleck stopped by the show as his new movie "Animals" comes out on Netflix tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is convinced Eagles OT Lane Johnson will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer after he announced his retirement yesterday. And former NFL head coach and current analyst, Bill Cowher drops by to weigh in on Johnson’s retirement and the rest of the news from the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan finds surveillance footage of the damage done to his Barry Sanders signed football and considers an appropriate punishment. Plus, a discussion about professional athletes missing playoff games for the birth of their children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame QB Steve Young stops by to talk some pigskin and leaves Dan feeling good, as he always seems to do. And DP is amazed that Shohei Ohtani is still the favorite to win MLB Playoffs MVP despite struggling at the plate and not pitching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is convinced Eagles OT Lane Johnson will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer after he announced his retirement yesterday. Former NFL head coach and current analyst, Bill Cowher drops by to weigh in on Johnson’s retirement and the rest of the news from the league. And Hall of Fame QB Steve Young stops by to talk some pigskin and leaves Dan feeling good, as he always seems to do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons ran all over the New Orleans Saints last night and DP declares that the running game has officially returned to the NFL. And NFL insider Albert Breer drops by to weigh in on recently completed Week 4 of the NFL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Falcons may have figured something out as they dominated the Saints with Michael Penix Jr. under center. And former head of NFL officials, Dean Blandino joins the show to explain the suspension handed out by the NFL for a couple of referees after their behavior during Week 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes try to determine whether police officers have quotas for traffic tickets they are required to reach. And NFL Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees stops by to talk about the pressure of playing in primetime games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL insider Albert Breer drops by to weigh in on recently completed Week 4 of the NFL season. Former head of NFL officials, Dean Blandino joins the show to explain the suspension handed out by the NFL for a couple of referees after their behavior during Week 4. And NFL Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees stops by to talk about the pressure of playing in primetime games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes dive deep into the results of NFL Week 4 and DP pushes for Kenneth Walker III to get some MVP run. And they take a look at the MLB Playoffs as the Dodgers drop their homefield advantage to the Braves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Callers and the Danettes weigh in on their best and worst of the weekend. Plus, former NFL standout and current analyst Gerald McCoy drops by to dissect Week 4 of the NFL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes consider some of the most “can’t-miss” prospects we’ve seen in professional sports and how they actually fared during their careers. Plus, World Series Champion and current MLB analyst, Pedro Martinez drops by and tells DP he’s never apologized for hitting a batter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan gives his thoughts on what he saw across Week 4 of the NFL. Whether it was the Patriots taking down the Bills in Buffalo or the Chargers struggling to win a single game, there were plenty of story lines across the league. NFL Network analyst Gerald McCoy stopped by the show to tell the league's winless teams if it’s time to panic. As the MLB playoffs roll on, Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez chatted with Dan about the current matchups as well as some stories from his playing days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski drops by to chat while he waits to see who they will face in the Divisional Round of the MLB Playoffs. Former All-Pro edge rusher and current football analyst JJ Watt joins the show and discusses the NFL as Week 4 looms, troubles stand tall for the Rams and Chargers and the showdown between the Chiefs and Broncos, plus what he’s seen from the Cowboys defense as they add Porter Jr. Plus, Dan reacts to the Browns win over the Steelers on Thursday night and gets ready for the rest of Week 4 of the NFL season as well as the Divisional Round of the MLB Playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan discusses Thursday Night Football as the Cleveland Browns catch their third win of the year. Cameras and microphones catch a communication breakdown and frustration between Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy. The wild card round for baseball wraps up, but Dan wants to see more seats filled and perhaps a daytime World Series game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Browns take victory over the Steelers, but Dan thinks their quarterback just needs to get the chip off his shoulder and stop trying to make a mess of things with the media. Former Cowboys coach and NBC football analyst Jason Garrett joins Dan to discuss ongoing stories in the NFL, including the clashes between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy, the struggles of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, and whether the Chargers can halt their freefall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes discuss the most electric players in the NFL right now, the kind of guys who you can’t miss when they’re on television. The gambling podcast plays around with shock collars. Callers try to help Dan and the Danettes with German words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Browns take victory over the Steelers, but Dan thinks their quarterback just needs to get the chip off his shoulder and stop trying to make a mess of things with the media. Former Cowboys coach and NBC football analyst Jason Garrett joins Dan to discuss ongoing stories in the NFL, including the clashes between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy, the struggles of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, and whether the Chargers can halt their freefall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan G and Mario preview Phillies-Braves Game 3 before recapping the rest of the Wild Card Series that have already concluded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is channeling Michael Jordan’s Flu Game after he passes out giving blood this morning, but he’s powering through. Dan wonders if Phillies star Bryce Harper is in line for the Baseball Hall of Fame and what he could gain from a Phillies World Series title. Former MLB Gold Glove Award winner and MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds joins Dan to discuss the MLB postseason as the Wild Card round provides fireworks early on, why everyone is still underestimating the Dodgers and the changing attitude about pitchers hitting batters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan reacts to the late Wednesday trade with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. traded from Pittsburgh to the Dallas Cowboys as owner Jerry Jones pushes chips in to shore up the defense. Former All-Pro edge rusher and current football analyst JJ Watt joins the show and discusses the NFL as Week 4 looms, troubles stand tall for the Rams and Chargers and the showdown between the Chiefs and Broncos, plus what he’s seen from the Cowboys defense as they add Porter Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things get sour in Boston as the New England Patriots struggle at the quarterback position with Drake Maye, and head coach Mike Vrabel takes questions from the press about it. And Dan talks to Cleveland Browns Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas about what he’s seeing across the NFL, particularly with the early season success from the Cleveland Browns, and what Deshaun Watson needs to do to win back the fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Network's Harold Reynolds joins the show before the Phillies and Braves face off in a winner-take-all Game 3 in their NL Wildcard Series. J.J. Watt stopped by the show to take a look around the NFL ahead of an action-packed Week 4. Lastly, Browns Hall of Famer Joe Thomas gave his thoughts on the Browns and their 2-1 start to the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes react to the opening of the MLB Playoffs yesterday. Plus, they get into the details of the Protect College Sports Act that was recently passed by the US Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes weigh in on the career of Odell Beckham Jr. after he was cut from the NY Giants roster. And former NFL standout and current analyst, Devin McCourty stops by to talk some pigskin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan details his experiences with physicians over the years and some of the innovative treatments he has tried for his rheumatoid condition. Plus, Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski drops by to chat while he waits to see who they will face in the Divisional Round of the MLB Playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan reviews last night's Wild Card round matchups as the Braves, White Sox, Yankees and Padres all won. He highlights New York's Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice in the team's victory over Boston. NBC Sports Football Night in America analyst Devin McCourty stopped by to give his thoughts on Drake Maye, the Raiders and Case Keenum. As he prepares for the National League Division Series, Brewers’ ace Jacob Misiorowski chatted with Dan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan isn’t convinced Case Keenum is the answer in Chicago despite leading the Bears to a big win last night, and he wonders what’s wrong with the Eagles. Plus, good friend Chris “Mad Dog” Russo drops by to chop it up with DP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is amazed by Josh Allen’s prolific rushing TD count and thinks he may be the best dual-threat QB to ever play. And former MLB legend Joey Votto drops by as the MLB Wildcard games get underway today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the Danettes consider the success of the new ABS system after the first complete season of its use. And they get sidetracked by a discussion of songs that get hijacked by commercials or significant events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan looks back at Monday night's contest with Case Keenum leading the Bears to a victory over the Eagles. Dan also peeks into the beginning of the MLB postseason. Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joined the show to go more in depth about the baseball playoffs as well as some football analysis. Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto stopped by to provide his expertise along with who he likes entering October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan G and Mario preview the MLB Wild Card as well as make their predictions for each series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Patrick & the Danette’s give their takeaways on Week 3 of the NFL, with the Ravens outlasting Dallas in Brazil, the big hit from USC DB Desman Stephens that knocked out Oregon QB Dante Moore and Stephens antics afterwards that drew the ire of Oregon HC Dan Lanning, thoughts on Iowa’s game winning drive against Michigan and the student radio call of the game winning TD, the play of the day, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan has more Week 3 thoughts, as the Giants lose pass rusher Brian Burns to a torn ACL and the Minnesota Vikings are somehow 3-0, former NFL HC and analyst Herm Edwards joins the show, a deep dive on the current cast of Sesame Street, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan & the Danette’s ponder which undefeated NFL team they believe in the least outside of the Raiders, David Pollack joins the show to talk about Arch Manning at Texas so far this year and his thoughts on the hit Oregon QB Dante Moore took, a look at an early 2027 NFL mock draft, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Dan Patrick Show, Dan recaps the latest weekend across college football and the NFL. He gives his thoughts on the Cowboys/Ravens thriller in Brazil as well as Dante Moore's injury in Oregon's matchup with USC. ESPN's Herm Edwards joined DP to talk about the state of the NFL and why it's been so unpredictable thus far. College Football analyst David Pollack provided more insight on Moore's injury as well as why he thinks Arch Manning could be back in college next year rather than going pro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off of the Saints' win over the Ravens on Sunday, New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough joins the show to talk about the progression in his career and their big win last weekend. Hall of Famer Michael Irvin stops by to chat with Dan about his alma mater Miami, Jeremiah Smith, and if he has any beef with people he played against. Delaware State Head Football Coach and former NFL WR, DeSean Jackson drops by and tells DP he’s never lost a race. Former Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski joins the show to talk about how he was perceived during his NFL career and who the next great tight end is in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Patrick & the Danette's talk about the Falcons huge win over the Packers on Thursday Night Football, Packers fans booing the team and TE Tucker Kraft taking issue with it, helping Dan understand a Double Trap bet, thoughts on Pete Crow-Armstrong's 40/40 season, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Patrick discusses Bijan Robinson's huge game on Thursday night against the Packers, previewing some of the big college games this weekend, asking who Peyton Manning roots for this weekend between Texas and Tennessee, former Patriots & Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski joins the show, talking about the "Most Must-Win Game of the Weekend", and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan & the Danette's talk about some line moves and injury updates in the NFL ahead of Week 3, Hall of Fame QB and NFL analyst Kurt Warner joins the show to talk about the injuries to Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Dan Patrick Show, Dan breaks down Thursday Night Football's matchup with the Falcons marching into Lambeau Field and taking down the Packers. Rob Gronkowski joined the show to share some stories and give his thoughts on some of the young tight ends in the league. Hall of Famer Kurt Warner stopped by to talk about Jayden Daniels' injury and why he has concerns with Drake Maye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.