The Dan Patrick Show

Dan talks to Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham about their rivalry with Ohio State and the prospect of allowing players to return to college sports after playing in NFL preseason games. Newly inducted Pro Football Hall of Fame LB Luke Kuechly stops by to chop it up with DP. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petetti joins Dan and talks about the growth of the conference and how they navigate the contemporary age of college football, and the possibility of a big SEC-Big Ten challenge as the two conferences continue to stand above everyone else. And investigative reporter Pablo Torre of “Pablo To...

Week 1 of the college football season is underway, and all eyes are on Clemson vs. LSU in the season’s first powerhouse matchup. Football analyst Dan Orlovsky defends his belief that Matthew Stafford is a top 5 quarterback of all time and breaks down some storylines and interesting NFL teams as the season looms large.

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Dan and the Danettes react to Thursday’s slate of college football games, and how a new dynamic field of college teams has implications for point spreads. Raleigh WRAL’s Pat Welter joins Dan to discuss the fallout from the investigation around former UNC general manager Mike Lombardi, his improprieties at the university, and what it has all meant for HC Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels football program.

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Dan reacts to news as the embattled WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is set to depart at the end of the year. Dan speaks as a champion for the WNBA and feels like he just wanted to talk to her when she blew off the show. NFL analyst Ross Tucker joins Dan to talk about the looming NFL season – can the Rams go undefeated? What are the issues facing Buffalo? Can Drake Maye take the next step in New England?

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Dan is joined by Dan Orlovsky, who made a claim earlier in the week that Matthew Stafford is another Super Bowl title away from being in elite territory of all-time quarterbacks. Pat Welter from WRAL-TV in North Carolina hopped on the show to break down the latest on North Carolina's situation. Lastly, fan favorite Ross Tucker chatted with Dan as Week 1 of the NFL season kicks off next week. 

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Dan reacts to the punishment handed down by the NBA to Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers as they lose picks, money and receive suspension for circumventing the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard. And former Steelers HC and now broadcaster Mike Tomlin joins Dan to discuss the transition from coaching to the booth, how he views the impact of Aaron Donald on the football field and what advice he would give to Seahawks coach Mike McDonald as he prepares to defend the Super Bowl title.

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Dan weighs in as kicker Justin Tucker gets another tryout and controversy follows him; but does his performance outweigh all of that for his legacy? Big Ten commissioner Tony Petetti joins Dan and talks about the growth of the conference and how they navigate the contemporary age of college football, and the possibility of a big SEC-Big Ten challenge as the two conferences continue to stand above everyone else.

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Dan is joined by former long-time Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin as he prepares for his new role with "Football Night in America." Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti joins Dan and talks about the growth of the conference and how they navigate the contemporary age of college football, and the possibility of a big SEC-Big Ten challenge as the two conferences continue to stand above everyone else. With the seismic news regarding the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, Dan chats with Pablo Torre, the man who is behind the initial reporting that led to the investigation. And NBA insider Brian...

Investigative reporter Pablo Torre of “Pablo Torre Finds Out” joins Dan to talk about the punishment handed down to the Clippers stemming from his detective work. Torre defends himself and his reporting and explains how the NBA found this evidence. NBA insider Brian Windhorst talks to Dan about the implications for the Clippers from this investigation, the corruption that went into the Clippers arena and the implications for Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the rest of the NBA.

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Dan is confident the Los Angeles Angels will see some improvement now that they are being sold to Stan Kroenke. And DP weighs in on Tony Romo’s statement attempting to take responsibility for his OWI arrest and discusses the perils of opioid use.

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DP and the Danettes talk about some of the most dynamic duos in NFL history as they prepare to watch Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald play together for the Rams. And former NFL QB Ryan Leaf drops by, and they dive deep on Tony Romo and his experience with opioids during and after his own NFL career.

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Dan and the Danettes discuss some of the best NFL players who came into the league undrafted. And former NFL QB Robert Griffin III stops by to preview Week 1 of the NFL season.

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Dan welcomes Ryan Leaf back to the Mancave as they cover Leaf's journey from being the number two overall pick to reinventing himself after his playing career. Robert Griffin III also stopped by the show to talk about the state of quarterbacks in college football and how NIL would have been during his time at Baylor.

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Dan and the Danettes think USC looks pretty bad trying to defend the lack of fans at their home opener over the weekend. Plus, they discuss the most positive fanbases in the NFL.

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Dan talks to Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham about their rivalry with Ohio State and the prospect of allowing players to return to college sports after playing in NFL preseason games. Plus, former DE Kyle Long drops by to weigh in on the latest CTE findings.

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Dan is a fan of how the Dolphins are using the waiver wire to build their roster. And newly inducted Pro Football Hall of Fame LB Luke Kuechly stops by to chop it up with DP.

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Dan sits down with Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham prior to the Wolverines' season opener this weekend and Coach provides an inside perspective on his comments regarding Ohio State. CBS Sports NFL analyst Kyle Long also stopped by to chat about what it's like to block Aaron Donald as well as what he saw in the preseason. Lastly, newly minted Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly chatted with DP about his college recruitment as well as reflecting on his Super Bowl loss.

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Dan was not surprised to hear Aaron Donald is officially returning to the Rams and he talks about how they can best make use of their aging future Hall of Fame pass rusher. He debates how relevant North Carolina’s win over TCU is for Bill Belichick. And he talks to former NFL QB Chris Simms about all things pigskin related.

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Dan and the Danettes discuss the relatively empty stadium that greeted the USC Trojans football team in their opening game of the season. And college football insider Joel Klatt drops by and reacts to the opening salvo from college football over the weekend.

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Dan reminds us that Aaron Donald isn’t coming back to rack up career stats, he’s there to win another ring, period. Plus, Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong is starting to pull away in the NL MVP race.

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DP and the Danettes discuss the return of Aaron Donald, including how the Rams had $20M to sign him, the Rams being large Super Bowl favorites and how the reigning champion Seahawks must be feeling. NFL analyst Chris Simms joined the show to add onto the conversation while stating his case for why the Buffalo Bills are overrated. With Week 0 in the books, Fox Sports' college football insider Joel Klatt chatted with Dan about the coaches under the most pressure this season as well as why the lack of attendance for USC's season opener is no big deal.  

DP is back from his highly anticipated vacation and provides a full report on the speech he gave at his daughter’s wedding. He weighs in with a tribute to Dolly Parton after her untimely passing yesterday. And he weighs in on the latest study showing up to 25% of recently deceased former NFL players had CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). And Falcons RB Bijan Robinson stops by and talks about idolizing Barry Sanders, his desire to throw a TD pass, and his prospects of getting some playing time in their final preseason game.

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It's the return of McLovin! Andrew Perloff joins the show to talk about coming back to the Dan Patrick team as well as preview his new show with Paul Pabst called Not So Fast, which premieres this upcoming Monday, August 31st, on NBC Sports NOW and Peacock.

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Dan and the Danettes talk about the decisions being made about QB1 for the Browns and Raiders as the preseason winds down. And NFL analyst Domonique Foxworth drops by to talk about what we can expect to see from this last round of preseason games.

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Dan considers what Bill Belichick needs to accomplish with his North Carolina Tar Hells football program if he ever wants to be considered for another head coaching job. And Falcons RB Bijan Robinson stops by and talks about idolizing Barry Sanders, his desire to throw a TD pass, and his prospects of getting some playing time in their final preseason game tonight.

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Dan and the Danettes consider their favorite Nicholas Cage movies. And former NFL QB and current analyst Chase Daniel stops by to preview some of the decisions that will be finalized after this final weekend of the preseason.

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Domonique Foxworth stopped by to discuss the Falcons’ quarterback battle, JJ McCarthy, and which top quarterback is most at a crossroad in their career. Speaking of Atlanta, RB Bijan Robinson chatted with Dan about the upcoming season and his recent contract extension. Lastly, Former NFL QB Chase Daniel joined the show to discuss what he's seen from quarterbacks across the league.

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Dan wonders if anybody will miss the NFL Pro Bowl after the league announced they are scrapping the actual game. And former NFL QB and current host of “2 Pros and a Cup of Joe” open Fox Sports Radio, Brady Quinn stops by to weigh in on the demise of the Pro Bowl and the latest bombshell report on CTE in NFL players.

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Dan and the Danettes debate the merits of being a “Pro Bowler” if you’ve only ever made the team as an alternate. And former NFL HC and current analyst, Jason Garrett drops by as we approach cut down day across NFL camps.

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Dan and the Danettes weigh in on the Tennessee Titans’ plan to honor former RN Chris Johnson who is suffering from ALS. And NBA loudmouth Draymond Green takes a random swing at former teammate and current Heat G Klay Thompson.

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Dan wonders if anybody will miss the NFL Pro Bowl after the league announced they are scrapping the actual game. And former NFL QB and current host of “2 Pros and a Cup of Joe” open Fox Sports Radio, Brady Quinn stops by to weigh in on the demise of the Pro Bowl and the latest bombshell report on CTE in NFL players. And former NFL HC and current analyst, Jason Garrett drops by as we approach cut down day across NFL camps.

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Dan opens today’s show with a tribute to Dolly Parton after her untimely passing yesterday. And he weighs in on the latest study showing up to 25% of recently deceased former NFL players had CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy).

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Dan and the Danettes wonder what the Vikings plan to do with JJ McCarthy now that he is no longer part of their long-term plans. And they talk a little college football as they debate whether Week Zero of the season should count.

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Former Heisman Trophy winner, USC and NFL QB, Matt Leinart joins the show to talk some pigskin and says he’s not about to “unretire” his number with the Trojans for anybody. Plus, Dan and the crew discuss the most universally loved celebrities after Dolly Parton’s passing yesterday.

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Dan opens today’s show with a tribute to Dolly Parton after her untimely passing yesterday. He also weighs in on the latest study showing up to 25% of recently deceased former NFL players had CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). And former Heisman Trophy winner, USC and NFL QB, Matt Leinart joins the show to talk some pigskin and says he’s not about to “unretire” his number with the Trojans for anybody.

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DP discusses Deshaun Watson apologizing for his comments and is joined by Mary Kay Cabot to discuss the Browns QB situation. DP is also joined by Andy Stapes to discuss professional athletes going back to play College sports. 

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DP talks with Andy Staples about College Basketball and how former St. Johns All-American RJ Luis can come back to LSU after 2 years on the Celtics G-League roster, the Maine Celtics. DP and Andy Staples also discuss NFL players returning to college once they are waived by NFL teams. 

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DP and Albert Breer talked about punishment for owners NFL predictions and going back to college if you get cut from a Pro team.

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DP talked with Mary Kay Cabot about the Cleveland Browns about the Deshaun Watson/Shedeur Sanders QB battle and why Watson won. 

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DP is back from his highly anticipated vacation and provides a full report on the speech he gave at his daughter’s wedding. And he reacts to Deshaun Watson’s tone-deaf press conference after his lackluster performance in the Browns preseason game.

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