Digest

The episode begins with Greg Cody's rare Wednesday appearance and Stu Gotts' decision to move into the shipping container, citing his desire to be closer to Tony. The hosts discuss the shipping container's perceived status as a demotion, with Greg arguing it's actually a promotion due to Tony's presence. The episode is sponsored by DraftKings, and Dan expresses his lack of baseball enthusiasm among the group, except for Jeremy. Billy, however, shows some interest in Otani's potential to join the 50/50 club, leading to a discussion about the significance of this milestone. Dan shares his "hot take" that Otani's stolen bases are the rarest aspect of his performance, comparing it to Babe Ruth stealing bases. He argues that the 50/50 club is an arbitrary milestone and that Otani's greatness doesn't need such a contrived celebration. The conversation shifts to Babe Ruth's Dominican heritage, with Greg Cody revealing that he's been married for 42 years and believes all anniversaries are significant at his age. The hosts discuss the arbitrary nature of milestones, particularly those ending in zero, and the significance of the number five. Dan expresses his frustration with the group's lack of interest in baseball, particularly regarding Otani's performance. He blames their disinterest on their preference for discussing "voluptuous numbers" and their tendency to follow his lead on topics. Dan recounts an incident where Stu Gotts was seen scratching his foot with his sneaker while eating breakfast in the office. He questions the appropriateness of this behavior in a work setting and whether it was a hygienic practice. The hosts discuss a video of Jose Altuve being ejected for removing his shoe and sock to show a red mark on his foot, claiming it was proof that a ball hit him. They debate the legitimacy of his claim and whether the umpire should have ejected him for such behavior. Dan expresses his frustration with Greg's lack of interest in the current baseball season, particularly the wild card race. He argues that the wild card system adds unnecessary drama and dilutes the significance of the playoffs. Dan argues that his lack of baseball enthusiasm stems from the Marlins' poor performance and the owner's unwillingness to spend money. He believes that having a local team worth supporting would make him a more dedicated fan. Dan defends his enthusiasm for the solar eclipse, arguing that he's open to new information and experiences. He believes that Greg's resistance to change is a sign of his age and that he's incapable of changing his mind. The episode features a behind-the-scenes look at Chris Cody's car battery costume, which was part of a sales integration for Advanced Auto Parts. Dan discusses the challenges and successes of incorporating sales into the show's content. Dan recounts the time he dressed up as a car battery and confronted a security guard at the First Take set, claiming it was "his studio." He explains that his anger stemmed from ESPN charging their crew for breakfast while their own crew received free food. The hosts discuss the importance of local fan bases in driving interest in baseball. Dan argues that the Marlins' struggles have made it difficult for him to follow the sport, and that having a team worth supporting would make him a more dedicated fan. Dan argues that the wild card system has made the end of the baseball season more exciting, but Greg remains unconvinced. He believes that the system dilutes the significance of the playoffs and that 162 games are too many to follow a sport nonstop. Dan attempts to convince Greg to follow the baseball season by highlighting the presence of up-and-coming stars like Jackson Merrill. However, Greg remains unconvinced, citing the Marlins' poor performance and his limited bandwidth for following sports. Dan sends Jeremy away from the conversation after he overwhelms the group with baseball stats. He acknowledges that Jeremy is a valuable ally but recognizes the need to read the room and cater to the majority's interests.

Outlines

00:00:53

Greg Cody's Rare Wednesday and Stu Gotts' Shipping Container Move

The episode begins with Greg Cody's rare Wednesday appearance and Stu Gotts' decision to move into the shipping container, citing his desire to be closer to Tony. The hosts discuss the shipping container's perceived status as a demotion, with Greg arguing it's actually a promotion due to Tony's presence.

00:03:58

DraftKings Sponsorship and Baseball Enthusiasm

The episode is sponsored by DraftKings. Dan expresses his lack of baseball enthusiasm among the group, except for Jeremy. Billy, however, shows some interest in Otani's potential to join the 50/50 club, leading to a discussion about the significance of this milestone.

00:08:50

Otani's Stolen Bases and the 50/50 Club

Dan shares his "hot take" that Otani's stolen bases are the rarest aspect of his performance, comparing it to Babe Ruth stealing bases. He argues that the 50/50 club is an arbitrary milestone and that Otani's greatness doesn't need such a contrived celebration.

00:12:05

Babe Ruth's Dominican Heritage and the Mythology of Milestones

The conversation shifts to Babe Ruth's Dominican heritage, with Greg Cody revealing that he's been married for 42 years and believes all anniversaries are significant at his age. The hosts discuss the arbitrary nature of milestones, particularly those ending in zero, and the significance of the number five.

00:15:00

Dan's Frustration with the Group's Lack of Baseball Interest

Dan expresses his frustration with the group's lack of interest in baseball, particularly regarding Otani's performance. He blames their disinterest on their preference for discussing "voluptuous numbers" and their tendency to follow his lead on topics.

00:16:50

Stu Gotts' Foot-Scratching Incident and the Importance of Workplace Etiquette

Dan recounts an incident where Stu Gotts was seen scratching his foot with his sneaker while eating breakfast in the office. He questions the appropriateness of this behavior in a work setting and whether it was a hygienic practice.

00:19:41

Jose Altuve's Shoe-Removal Incident and the Astros' Reputation

The hosts discuss a video of Jose Altuve being ejected for removing his shoe and sock to show a red mark on his foot, claiming it was proof that a ball hit him. They debate the legitimacy of his claim and whether the umpire should have ejected him for such behavior.

00:23:15

Dan's Frustration with Greg's Lack of Baseball Interest and the Wild Card System

Dan expresses his frustration with Greg's lack of interest in the current baseball season, particularly the wild card race. He argues that the wild card system adds unnecessary drama and dilutes the significance of the playoffs.

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Q&A

• What is Stu Gotts' reason for moving into the shipping container?

  Stu Gotts moved into the shipping container because he wants to be closer to Tony, who is only in the studio a couple of days a week.

• What is Dan's "hot take" about Otani's performance?

  Dan believes that Otani's stolen bases are the rarest aspect of his performance, comparing it to Babe Ruth stealing bases. He argues that the 50/50 club is an arbitrary milestone and that Otani's greatness doesn't need such a contrived celebration.

• What is Dan's main frustration with the group's lack of baseball interest?

  Dan is frustrated that the group doesn't seem interested in discussing baseball, particularly regarding Otani's performance. He believes they are more interested in discussing "voluptuous numbers" and are not taking his lead on the topic.

• What is the reason behind Dan's confrontation with the First Take security guard?

  Dan was upset that ESPN was charging their crew for breakfast while their own crew received free food. He felt it was unfair and that ESPN was taking over "his studio."

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