The Dan Patrick Show

A-Rod just got dumped again, so Covino & Rich run through his legendary dating resume (J.Lo! Madonna! Cameron Diaz! Kate Hudson!) and ask: could you ever date someone who dated a superstar athlete? Plus, Covino drops the wildest stat of the day - Madonna might be the only woman who's been with a combined 1,000 home runs. Then, MLB's viral "Tarps Off" movement has fans ripping their shirts off at stadiums across the country and teams are actually selling dedicated sections for it. And it's "They Might Be Ass" - the entire American League is on trial. Only 5 of 15 AL...

The Thunder even up the series against the Spurs. Dan discusses “unicorns” in Victor Wembanyama and Shohei Ohtani, as both players are dominant across all aspects of their individual sports. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets confused and appears to call out Isaiah Hartenstein but changes his answer.

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Aaron Rodgers is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in what is now to be his final year in the NFL, and Dan wonders if it’s the right choice for Pittsburgh. Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joins Dan talk some old-school hoops and how his Detroit Pistons would have dealt with guys like Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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Knicks legend Patrick Ewing joins Dan to discuss New York’s shot to get back to the NBA Finals, when he learned to stop hating Reggie Miller, and his ability to shoot in the NBA. Dan tells a story about meeting John Wooden and explains what was special about Georgetown basketball.

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DP and the Danettes recap the Thunder’s big win to even up the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Spurs. Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas looks back on taking a swing at Rick Mahorn and praises Victor Wembanyama for his rare size and skill. And Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing reflects on his legendary career at Madison Square Garden and looks back on endless trash talk from Larry Bird.

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There’s really only one thing everyone is talking about this morning and it’s the 4th quarter collapse of the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Knicks roared back from 22 points down to win in overtime. DP breaks down exactly where it all went wrong and lays the blame squarely on the shoulders of Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson.

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NBA insider Tim Legler drops in to break down last night’s epic comeback by the Knicks. Dan gets loose and reminds us exactly why LIV Golf was always destined to fail. And he weighs in on the not unexpected firing of Jason Kidd by the Mavericks.

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The Rams will travel a whopping 30,000 miles farther than the Panthers this season and Dan thinks it’s bound to affect their season. And NFL insider Albert Breer stops by to report on everything that went down at the NFL owners meeting in Florida including more international games and consideration of an 18-game season.

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DP and the Danettes recap the Knicks' stunning comeback against the Cavaliers last night. NBA analyst Tim Legler questioned the lack of Cavs timeouts during the Knicks' run and considers Jason Kidd’s firing as a larger organizational reset for the Mavericks post-Luka Doncic. Senior NFL reporter Albert Breer explains how the NFL continues pushing toward a more television-driven future and details a potential 18-game schedule delaying future Super Bowl dates from being set.

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Dan extolls the virtues of Victor Wembanyama after the Spurs stole Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals from the Thunder in double overtime on the back of Wemby’s epic performance. DP and the Danettes also weigh in on the other overtime game last night as the Buffalo Sabres lost to the Canadiens and provided their city with another playoff disappointment to add to the long list of professional sports frustrations.

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DP weighs in on the hapless Arizona Cardinals after reports that QB Jacoby Brissett is holding out for more money despite only winning one game last season. And a discussion about bird sounds being piped into golf tournaments and the manufactured ambiance at professional sporting events ensues among Dan and the Danettes.

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 NHL insider Steve Levy drops by to break down the Montreal Canadiens big overtime win last night and talk about working in the booth with legendary captain, Mark Messier. And NBA legend and current analyst, Reggie Miller joins the show and agrees that Wemby is probably already the best player in the NBA.

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DP and the Danettes recap Victor Wembanyama's incredible performance in the Spurs' 2OT win over the Thunder. NHL play-by-play voice Steve Levy covers the latest from the NHL playoffs and believes Macklin Celebrini will be the next marquee NHL star. NBA legend and current analyst, Reggie Miller doesn't push back on the idea that the NBA now belongs to Victor Wembanyama and thinks the Knicks are ultimately destined for the NBA Finals. 

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Dan weighs in on the NBA now that the conference finals are set and has no problem with Shams Charinia leaking news of Shai Gilgeious-Alexander’s NBA MVP Award. He reminds us that the NCAA CFP expansion will go exactly how ESPN and the SEC want it to go. And they discuss the changing atmosphere at golf events after a raucous PGA Championship over the weekend.

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Dan isn’t surprised Nashville is likely being awarded the Super Bowl in 2030, he just wants to know what the actual date of the game will be. Plus, Dan and the Danettes share their surprise that Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was offering congratulations to the Spurs well before the final whistle.

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Former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer discusses the Anthony Edwards premature handshake controversy, and shares advice given to his son Cameron ahead of the NBA Draft. NFL analyst Ross Tucker admits the Eli Manning draft saga struck a nerve with him and offers a realistic view of Aaron Rodgers rejoining the Steelers.

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DP and the Danettes react to the Cavs' game 7 victory over the Pistons and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the NBA MVP. Former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer discusses the Anthony Edwards premature handshake controversy, and shares advice given to his son Cameron ahead of the NBA Draft. NFL analyst Ross Tucker admits the Eli Manning draft saga struck a nerve with him and offers a realistic view of Aaron Rodgers rejoining the Steelers.

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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a vicious elbow in their loss to the Timberwolves and Dan thinks Wemby needs somebody to throw those elbows for him. And DP wonders if we have seen the last of tanking in the NBA after the NBA Draft Lottery took place last weekend. DP is celebrating his 70th birthday and the Danettes scramble to present appropriate gifts. The NFL schedule was released and although the opening game is a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots, all that anybody is interested in is talking about Mike Vrabel and...

DP is celebrating his 70th birthday and the Danettes scramble to present appropriate gifts. The NFL schedule was released and although the opening game is a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots, all that anybody is interested in is talking about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini.

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Dan and the Danettes dive deep into the NFL schedule and some of the most intriguing matchups. And NFL insider Albert Breer joins the show to discuss the NFL schedule, the ongoing Mike Vrabel saga, and more storylines as the NFL once again seizes headlines.

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Scott Van Pelt joins Dan to talk about the PGA Championship, what kind of draw Scottie Scheffler brings to the sport and the struggles of some of the top stars on the difficult course. Rich Eisen joins Dan to talk about memories of SportsCenter and the new documentary he’s working on about the show’s history and alumni, helps to celebrate Dan’s birthday, and talks about how he was escorted out of the Mothership.

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NFL reporter Albert Breer peels back the curtain on the NFL schedule-making process and discusses how the league's focus remains casual audience expansion. Golf analyst Scott Van Pelt paints a picture of the brutal conditions at this year's PGA Championship and emphasizes Scottie Scheffler's must-watch presence. And longtime friend Rich Eisen looks back on days at Sportscenter with Dan, explains how the NFL schedule release has transformed into a full-scale social media event, and wishes DP a very happy birthday. 

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DP thinks it was an obvious tripping foul in the waning moments of last night’s NBA Playoff game between the Cavaliers and Pistons and he’s tired of the inconsistent officiating when games are on the line. And he believes the Lakers and Steelers would be making mistakes if they hold on to their aging superstars (LeBron James and Aaron Rodgers) instead of building for the future.

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Dan talks about the running back position in the NFL making a comeback after years of being devalued. And he chimes in on Shohei Ohtani’s early dominance on the mound this season despite his hitting struggles.

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Former NBA coach and current commentator Stan Van Gundy discusses the issues Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff is having with the officials, what the Lakers should do with LeBron James and talks about who he thinks is the best player in the NBA right now. A golfer doesn’t show up on time to the PGA Championship and the Danettes try to work through that scenario.

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DP and the Danettes react to LeBron's reported tension with the Lakers. They also discuss the Cavs' OT win over the Pistons. NBA on Prime game analyst Stan Van Gundy calls Jarrett Allen's late-game contact a clear foul and says Wemby might be the most impactful defender he's ever seen. 

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DP and the Danettes break down the Spurs’ win last night, Wemby’s dominance, and the bright future that appears to await the Spurs. And more NFL schedule “leaks” as the international game locations are revealed.

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DP rips into LUS HC Lane Kiffin for taking shots at Ole Miss as well as his tone-deaf apology. And Hall of Fame NBA legend, James Worthy drops by to talk some hoops and weigh in on LeBron’s possible future with (or without) the Lakers.

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 Dan and the Danettes talk a little hardball as Pirates’ phenom Paul Skenes continues to dominate, especially in the month of May. And they discuss the need to manage salary caps in professional sports, and which franchises are making it work.

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DP and the Danettes react to Victor Wembanyama's big performance for the Spurs in Game 5 against the Timberwolves. They ask the question: how many international NFL games is too many? And Hall of Fame NBA legend, James Worthy reminisces on playing with Kareem and against Larry Bird, and he weighs in on LeBron James’ future with or without the Lakers.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t lost a game in these NBA Playoffs as they enter the Western Conference Finals and DP considers what it will take to put them in the conversation of greatest teams in NBA history. And he dives into speculation about the future of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and whether King James will remain in LA.

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Dan and the Danettes talk about what, if anything, they will be doing to celebrate DP’s birthday. And Nick Wright drops by to chop it up with DP and weigh in on LeBron’s future now that the Lakers have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs.

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 College football insider Ryan McGee sees Lane Kiffin's comments as unnecessary and says this is all part of the Lane Kiffin experience. Hall of Famer Reggie Miller backs the NBA's decision not to suspend Wemby and would take Jalen Brunson over Donovan Mitchell. 

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 "First Things First" host Nick Wright shares Lil Wayne's admiration for Todd's rapping skills and sets a clear bar for the Thunder to be considered a dynasty: three straight titles. College football insider Ryan McGee sees Lane Kiffin's comments as unnecessary and says this is all part of the Lane Kiffin experience. Hall of Famer Reggie Miller backs the NBA's decision not to suspend Wemby and would take Jalen Brunson over Donovan Mitchell. 

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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a vicious elbow yesterday in their loss to the Timberwolves and Dan thinks Wemby needs somebody to throw those elbows for him. And DP wonders if we have seen the last of tanking in the NBA after the NBA Draft Lottery took place over the weekend.

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DP and the Danettes consider whether there is any possibility of LeBron James retiring and try to imagine what his exit from the NBA will look like.  And they go around the room to discuss the best and worst of an eventful weekend.

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 Dan talks about the Indiana Pacers adventure in the NBA Draft Lottery and the inconsistent Eastern Conference of the NBA. And former NBA standout and current analyst, Jamal Crawford praises Anthony Edwards' competitiveness and would be on himself over any other current NBA analyst working today on a straight up, 1-on-1 competition on the court. 

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DP and the Danettes react to Victor Wembanyama's ejection from Game 4 of the Spurs 2nd round NBA Playoff series. Following the NBA Draft Lottery, they discuss how the league should address its tanking issue. And former NBA standout and current analyst, Jamal Crawford praises Anthony Edwards' competitiveness and would be on himself over any other current NBA analyst working today on a straight up, 1-on-1 competition on the court. 

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Trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Golden Temp, Cherie DeVaux drops by to talk about her historic weekend at Churchill Downs. Cade Cunningham is must-see TV, but in this series between the Cavaliers and Pistons Dan can readily see the shortcomings of James Harden. The Lakers are mad they’re not getting officiating calls against the Thunder as LeBron gets clobbered. Inside the NBA host and NBA legend Charles Barkley drops by to address the very public beef he has going on with Warriors star Draymond Green.

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Cade Cunningham is must-see TV, but in this series between the Cavaliers and Pistons Dan can readily see the shortcomings of James Harden. The Lakers are mad they’re not getting officiating calls against the Thunder as LeBron gets clobbered. College basketball is expanding the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament to 76 teams as sports continue to chase the live TV windows.

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