The Dan Le Batard Show

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By: Dan Le Batard

Live from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard and company share their unique perspectives on all things sports, pop culture, and more. This is the place for original content from Le Batard's daily 3-hour live show, including the daily “Local Hour,” generally focusing on the South Florida scene and a few more surprises along the way.

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Happy Fourth of July! | Postgame Show
Yesterday at 4:30 PM

"How did you feel about that?"


It's the holiday weekend, and we could have some exciting news coming here to Miami.

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Linda Cohn's Legendary Career + The Pitch Clock | Hour 3 | Hour 3 (feat. Linda Cohn & Jordan Shusterman)
Yesterday at 4:23 PM

"The master batter."

Linda Cohn has announced her retirement from SportsCenter and recounts her favorite moments on ESPN, her legacy and impact on women, and the kindest messages she's received. She also gets a visit from "limited fake John Skipper." Plus, it's time for another episode of The Pitch Clock as Jordan Shusterman breaks down the Mets and Yankees flailing, the Cubs thriving, the All-Star game voting, and Hunter Goodman's ascension. And Jeremy and Chris square off in a competitive game of 162-0.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro Hates The Boston Celtics | Hour 2
Yesterday at 3:49 PM

"Timothy Dalton?"

If you love to hate, you'll get along great in Philadelphia. And Governor Josh Shapiro? He loves to hate the Celtics, and he loves to love his Philadelphia sports teams. He stops by to tap back into his days as a sports radio caller and break down the Jaylen Brown trade. Plus, what in the world was that couple doing scaling the Empire State Building? And is Dan a ghoul?

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Has The U.S.A. Men's National Team Changed Soccer Forever? | Hour 1 (feat. Amin Elhassan)
Yesterday at 3:07 PM

"NERD ALERT!"


Amin joins the show and compares the Jaylen Brown trade directly to the Luka Doncic trade, but he also does his best to explain why Boston did it. Then, we watch some videos of Greg Cote's celebrations during the United States' victory last night. Is this the best team the United States has ever had?

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Jaylen Brown Reaction: Let's All Laugh At The Boston Celtics | Local Hour
Yesterday at 2:30 PM

"IT'S ALWAYS F*** BOSTON. PAT RILEY RUNS THIS SHOW."


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE CELTICS TRADED JAYLEN BROWN TO THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS FOR PAUL GEORGE AND 2 PICKS. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA. PAUL GEORGE. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE CELTICS. HA! F*** BOSTON, FOREVER.


Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike.

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South Beach Sessions - Edi Patterson
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Yesterday at 10:00 AM

Edi Patterson has spent a lifetime collecting weirdos.


Before unleashing Judy Gemstone into the world - one of the funniest characters of all-time - Edi explains to Dan how she grew up impersonating the unforgettable characters who filled her childhood home in Texas and realized early on that making people laugh was her life's calling. Edi also shares how six months in a hotel while creating “The Righteous Gemstones” nearly drove her mad and why the best comedy only happens when you stop being self-conscious and simply "let it rip". Edi is currently performing in h...


USA VS. BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA WORLD CUP REACTION SHOW (FT. HEATH PEARCE) | Morally Abhorrent
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Yesterday at 9:14 AM

Mike Ryan Ruiz is joined by former USMNT player Heath Pearce to react and breakdown the USMNT's round of 32 World Cup matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina. They also take a look around what has been an incredible World Cup to recap what has gone down and what is yet to come. ✅ Follow & Subscribe to Our Podcasts on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ✅ 🔊 The Dan Le Batard Show 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FuorRy... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔊 Le Batard & Friends Network 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZYllDN... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔊 Mystery Crate 🔊 🟢 Spotify: htt...


Le Batard & Friends Presents: Shut Up & Dribble (feat. Jemele Hill & Cari Champion)
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Last Wednesday at 6:00 PM

LeBron James didn't just become the most famous athlete on Earth — he became one of its most careful, and occasionally most explosive, political voices. In the most contentious episode of our LeBron series, Dan, Amin and Izzy trace the moments that turned a basketball player into a lightning rod:

The Trayvon Martin hoodie photo — and Dan's own take on it at the time, warts and all. The killing of Tamir Rice, and the "I Can't Breathe" shirt that, in the moment, didn't include his name. The ESPYs speech. The White House years, plural. The Bubble. And the lega...


JuJu Gotti Saves The Movie Theaters | Postgame Show
Last Wednesday at 4:50 PM

"I'm going to the movie with the old lady..."

JuJu is 1% Mexico and ready for a big World Cup run, has a suggestion for movie-theater candy, and has a Top 5 TV Shows To Watch Right Now.

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Jessica Smetana Bullied A Psyop Off The Internet? | Hour 3
Last Wednesday at 4:40 PM

"The key is always under the mat."

Jess settles some of the biggest show debates from throughout the week about donuts, forks and knives, Robin, and musical instruments before revealing she may have been part of a cyber-bullying campaign. Plus, the crew drums up enthusiasm for tonight's biggest American soccer game in... an indeterminate amount of time.

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Dan Eviscerates The NBA Media Over Kawhi Leonard Story | Hour 2
Last Wednesday at 4:15 PM

"That's a fact, Jack."

Dan dry humps Jeremy. Then, because he loves us almost as much as he loves himself, Greg expands his Top 60 catchphrase list to a Top 70 and explains the perfect bacon. Also, we finally learn who dropped the donut in the commissary, and Dan CRUSHES the NBA media for avoiding discussing the punishment Kawhi Leonard should receive.

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The Show Is BEGGING For Mexico vs. England | Hour 1
Last Wednesday at 3:30 PM

"Folk Boston."

The Marlins just wrapped up the best month in franchise history. How? Plus, we have the potential for a truly EPIC World Cup match that includes condoms full of urine, and the crew breaks down the definition of "Sicilian Pizza." Also, Mike and Jeremy are continuing their war with the Boston Media after new accusations have been levied against them.

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Goodbye, Sergei Bobrovsky. Hello, LeBron James? | Local Hour
Last Wednesday at 2:45 PM

"Have you been paying attention for the last 35 minutes?"

Dan and Zaslow have finally reached a conclusion: The Miami Heat are the best option for LeBron James, the Miami Heat will pursue LeBron James, and LeBron will choose the Miami Heat. Dan, Zaslow, Greg, and the Shipping Container explain why the odds are potentially in Miami's favor. Plus, we empty the file on the greatest free agent signing of all-time for the Florida Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky, as the Panthers move on from Bob.

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USMNT vs Bosnia Round of 32 Preview | Morally Abhorrent
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Last Tuesday at 4:45 PM

We are on the eve of the US Men's National Team taking on Bosnia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Mike Ryan and Tom Bogert of The Athletic are here to preview the match for you. The two discuss what to expect from Bosnia as an opponent, whether any players who featured in the loss to Turkiye will have an impact tomorrow night, and what Christian Pulisic can provide after his cameo in the final game of the group stage. It's one of the biggest games in the history of the USMNT, and this is...


The Funniest Comedy Of The Last Decade | Hour 3
Last Tuesday at 4:25 PM

"No. Pay cut? No, no, no, no, no."

Have the Celtics handled the Jaylen Brown situation disrespectfully? Did the Heat bring back a piece of a duo that combined for 100 points in a game? Plus, Jeremy's observations from yesterday's show at the end of today's show, Liam Neeson's best comedy, and The Polls.

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Will Ferrell Shows Off His Body | Hour 2
Last Tuesday at 4:17 PM

"Sí."


Should we be happy with the upsets in the World Cup? Is an audience or a Pulitzer more valuable? Does Will Ferrell look better naked than Dan does? What will you remember Clint Eastwood for?

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The Kawhi Leonard Trade Seems Imminent... | Hour 1
Last Tuesday at 3:25 PM

"I don't wanna be the worst."


What is the worst name in sports? Are Penalty Kicks the best way to decide a tie game? Is Ja Morant actually going to help the Blazers? Does Kawhi Leonard make the Raptors an immediate title contender? Can you have a cacophony of picks? Is Jeff Pearlman right to call Michael Strahan a coward?


Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: ⁠fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund⁠

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LeBron Changing Teams? Miami Marlins Dominance? Hogs And Boars? | Local Hour
Last Tuesday at 2:26 PM

"He hogged him."

Zaslow is ready to be named the "Dad of Honor" at Las Rosas today. Dan and Jeremy get into a boxing match over the success of Sandy Alcantara amidst the Marlins' best June in team history. Mike, Chris, and Roy are excited to welcome back The Butcher, Radko Gudas, to the Florida Panthers. And Amin breaks down why LeBron James could be on the move TODAY.


Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund


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Who Is JuJu's Joker Of The Day? | Postgame Show
Last Monday at 4:45 PM

"Where there's a will, there's a new jersey."


JuJu arrives with a Joker of the Day, an Aura Killer, and an update of The Polls to round it off.


If you would like to donate to any of the causes mentioned on today's show, here are some links to be able to help:


Project Main Street's battle for ALS research:

- https://projectmainst.org/

The Kyra Fund for Glioblastoma Research:

- https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate

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Pablo Torre Has Questions For The NBA... | Hour 3
Last Monday at 4:35 PM

"There's so much more they can show you."


Amin has his World Cup Observations before Pablo Torre joins the crew in-studio, which just so happens to coincide with some new federal indictments AND rumors around a potential Kawhi Leonard trade. Why would the Raptors be a perfect landing spot for the NBA? Plus, LEBRON JAMES, STEPHEN CURRY, DRAYMOND GREEN, AND ANTHONY DAVIS ON ONE TEAM?

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The Iconic Dance Of Mr. Met | Hour 2
Last Monday at 4:15 PM

"And then Meadowlark happened, and here we are!"

Mr. Met created one of the funniest baseball reports imaginable. This is one you're going to have to go watch. Draymond Green is opting out of his contract amid rumors LeBron James and Anthony Davis could join him and Steph Curry in Golden State. And Amin is a HUGE fan of how the Hornets are maneuvering, but what about Tim 'The Riverboat Gambler' Connelly with the Timberwolves?

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Is The Bagpipe The Worst Instrument? | Hour 1
Last Monday at 2:50 PM

"I'M FAKING IT!"

Are Randy Scott and Gary Striewski going to go down as one of the greatest SportsCenter duos ever? Is the accordion worse than bagpipes? Did Dusty May make the right move by going to Dallas? Does thunder come before lightning? Also, Dan sends Chris on a wild goose chase for a stat he thinks he saw on an MLB broadcast over the weekend.

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Is Jaylen Brown The Broccolini Of The NBA? | Local Hour
Last Monday at 2:19 PM

"Is Robin a superhero?"

It was an incredible weekend for the World Cup, and it was only *slightly* ruined by replays calling offsides. Plus, there's a new caped crusader in Mexico who has the crew asking questions about the nature of Batman and Robin's relationship, and Dan is incredulous at a single analytics guy telling Bobby Marks that Jaylen Brown would be the 7th-best player on a team. Is he angry about the right thing?

Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Amin, Chris, Mike, and Tony.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Preview | Morally Abhorrent
Last Sunday at 10:50 PM

Mike Ryan is joined by The Bear, Chris Fallica, immediately after the first game of the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Canada and South Africa, to react to the Canadians advancing to their first-ever Round of 16 at a World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Bofana Bofana. The pair also previews the UMSNT facing off against Bosnia in San Francisco on Wednesday, Morocco and the Netherlands clashing on Monday, France meeting Sweden, the showdown between Brazil and Japan, Messi's Argentina taking on surprise Cape Verde, and all the rest of the 16 games in this stage of...


Hey, Bad or Badder!? (Feat. Geoff Schwartz)
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06/26/2026

The NFL Supplemental Draft is officially canceled—and absolutely no one is shocked. The league's stance on gambling remains undefeated. Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the show to break down the latest league drama and dig deep into the fiery Brendan Sorsby debate. Then, we tackle the ultimate everyday etiquette showdown—what’s officially bad or badder: leaving your shopping cart stranded in the parking lot, or spitting your gum into a urinal? Plus, the guys lean into some peak offseason daydreaming: Which NFL player would actually dominate on a soccer pitch?


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Who Could Get Moved At The MLB Trade Deadline? | Pitch Clock
06/26/2026

"Jessica Alba?"


Chris is trying to close the gap on Jeremy's lead in Pitch Clock Trivia, and this week, Ethan puts them to the test with a new round of "Pitch Clock Jeopardy!" Plus, Daniel Alvarez of El Extrabase is here to break down the success of the Atlanta Braves, the MLB Trade Deadline, a potential playoff push for the Miami Marlins, and the Pitch Clock Star of the Week, Jac Caglianone.

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Is An MLB Lockout Inevitable In 2027? | Hour 2
06/26/2026

"THIS ISN'T ABOUT HELEN HUNT!"

You know bout that Kevin Magnussen? The former F1 driver got into it with a NASCAR driver last weekend after driving in a race that featured former Cowboys head coach Jimmie Johnson and Stan Van Gundy. A lady in Canada nearly got into it with a bear, but managed to fight it off in an incredible video. Plus, Dave dismisses Castaway, Domonique gives us insight on CBA negotiations as a work stoppage lingers in Major League Baseball, and Jeremy made a banger.

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Benny Johnson on Caitlin Clark: "This Is Our George Floyd" | Hour 1
06/26/2026

"I'm pulling my butt cheeks apart saying, 'Tartan Army, get over here!'"


You seen Toy Story 5? How 'bout that Super Girl? You get that D*** Cup? How 'bout Korn? You like that Korn? How 'bout that corn? It make your tummy hurt? You see that Caitlin Clark? How 'bout that Benny Johnson? You know 'bout that Boomer Esiason? HOW 'BOUT THAT JON DOWD?

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Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, And Miami Heat "Smoke" | Local Hour
06/26/2026

"They would suck."

When asked about Giannis, Dave Dameshek's responds with a story about his college girlfriend giving haircuts, the Nazi scourge, and a Broncos game against the Steelers. And when asked about a Heat team built around Kawhi Leonard joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, Zaslow has some strong takes. But what would he think about another former member of the Miami Heat who wears No. 23 and used to wear No. 6? (LeBron James. It's LeBron James.)

Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Domonique Foxworth, Your ol' pal Dave Dameshek, Chris Cote, Jeremy...


#BecauseMiami: There's Something About Jeffery Epstein
06/26/2026

This week on Because Miami, Billy Corben is joined by Miami New Times reporter Scott McLendon who wrote about former Miami Beach mayor Phil Levine's relationship with Jeffery Epstein. Plus, Camila Ball comes on the show to talk about being forcefully removed from a Miami-Dade county commission meeting during public comment with the intent on discussing local law enforcement working hand in hand with ICE.

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GOOD FOLLOW: Sleeper All-Star Picks, #FreeSkylarDiggins #FreeMoniqueBillings #ArrestArikeOgunbowale & More!
06/25/2026

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick (or Juju Miles and Olivia Krick if you are on the Olivia Miles MVP train) make their All-Star sleeper picks. Has Shakira Austin done enough with the Washington Mystics to make the All-Star roster? Will we see Janelle Salaun making the team? Next, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Then, they play a new game called Arrest Her or Free Her? Juju and Trysta have to determine if certain players are robbing their teams of million-dollar contracts or if they need to be freed from their current...


Who Was The Best Guest This Week? | Postgame Show
06/25/2026

"We might need a buddy cop movie."
It's time for JuJu Gotti's Thursday Thunder, coming off a win last week. He also has a couple of new awards to give out for this week and an update on The Polls.

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The 30th Anniversary Of The Nintendo 64 | Hour 3
06/25/2026

"Did I go to high school with you?"


We're talkin' cats using the toilets, Stone Cold Steve Austin's greatest work, a scuffle in the WNBA, the move before the move for the Florida Panthers. Hey, those are cats, too! Also, what's the perfect level of fame?

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Parent, Employee, Spouse, or Friend? | Hour 2
06/25/2026

"You getting that dick cup?"

Mike has updates on the World Cup after experiencing the joy of fútbol's global impact during his trip to Guadalajara. It's a big, beautiful world! Plus, Zas is going to a movie with his best friend (his son) tonight, a debate over the comedic stylings of Jackass, and the crew determines if they're better at being a parent, employee, spouse, or friend.

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Pablo Torre Hobnobs With Oprah Winfrey In Cannes | Hour 1
06/25/2026

"Radio Host Malone."

Zaslow's glasses stop the show in its tracks as the chat explodes with Looks Like submissions, but we do react to the in-show BREAKING NEWS that LaMelo Ball has been traded to Minnesota to be paired with Anthony Edwards. Good move? Bad move? Combustible? Franchise changing? Sports? Plus, Pablo is the hobnobber or hobnobbers, Jaylen Brown clearly wants out, and Austin Reaves' max contract.

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Could LeBron James Return To The Miami Heat?! | Local Hour
06/25/2026

"Giannis... he's on the Heat."

What's the best alien movie? Is Zas improving the way he talks about a certain group of people? What recap does Jeremy have on yesterday's show? What does Mike think about the current Heat squad? Is their 2nd round pick going to be Rookie of the Year? Is he going to attract LeBron to Miami? Maybe? Yeah? No? Please?

Today's cast: Jonathan Zaslow, Domonique Foxworth, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony.

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South Beach Sessions - Eric Andre
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06/25/2026

Eric Andre makes the best kind of crazy... the kind that makes fans out of Chris Rock and President Barack Obama. 


In a conversation as wild as his comedy, Eric tells Dan how his immigrant father wanted him to become a lawyer, the moment he walked out of the LSAT to pursue his own life, and how anxiety fuels his public mayhem to the point of nearly getting himself killed filming a prank involving a Chinese finger trap (spoiler: it wasn’t on his finger). Who hasn’t put their head through a glass case...


Top 5 Most Influential Fans Of All Time | Postgame Show
06/24/2026

"Cause that would mean you're not wearing your glove. You gotta have a glove on."


Jazz Chisholm was caught sucking on a Blow Pop at 2nd base during a Yankees game, but what if he were freebasing? JuJu stops by to discuss the NBA Draft, his Joker of the Day, and the Ghanian witch doctor that cursed Harry Kane.

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Zaslow Has Become The Face Of The Stupid American (feat. Jessica Smetana) | Hour 3
06/24/2026

"What I just said is completely untrue."

Jessica is here to discuss why Becky Hammon has been forced to apologize to Jalen Brunson while other pundits have not, and Zaslow breaks the news to us: It's because she's a woman. She also tells us why Zaslow has become the face of the ugly American that loves money, and Domonique weighs in on the NFL's decision not to hold a Supplemental Draft for Brendan Sorsby. Plus, Tony has to fire his pool guy.

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The Mothership vs. The Tartan Army (feat. Uptown Pale) | Hour 2
06/24/2026

"You guys heard about the invasion tonight?"

A Brazilian psychic has predicted an alien invasion during the Brazil-Scotland game in Miami tonight. Are we rooting for this to happen? Plus, Jeremy joins us live from the Marlins game to tell us whether or not he was freeballin' under the kilt he wore at the Tartan Army takeover at the Marlins' game on Monday night.

But most importantly, Zaslow takes a moment to send our love and condolences to David Samson after he announced the passing of his daughter, Kyra. If you...