The Best of the Week on The Dan Patrick Show
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This podcast features a variety of sports-related topics, including interviews with athletes and discussions about current events. The first segment features Ross Saint Brown, a Lions wide receiver, discussing his recovery from shoulder surgery, his admiration for Kobe Bryant, and his experience playing for Coach Campbell. The next segment features MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discussing the upcoming World Series, the automated strike zone, and the Pete Rose documentary. The final segment features Dan Patrick discussing his recent shoulder surgery, his World Series pick, and the controversial non-call on a face mask penalty in the Rams-Vikings game. The podcast also introduces two new podcasts: "Dudes on Dudes," hosted by Julian Edelman and Rob Grandkowski, which focuses on behind-the-scenes stories and discussions about football players, and "Spolitics," hosted by Jamel Hill, which explores the intersection of sports and politics.
Outlines
Sports Talk and New Podcast Introductions
This episode features discussions about various sports, including football, baseball, and the intersection of sports and politics. It also introduces two new podcasts: "Dudes on Dudes" and "Spolitics."
Ross Saint Brown on Recovery and Kobe Bryant
Lions wide receiver Ross Saint Brown discusses his recovery from shoulder surgery, his admiration for Kobe Bryant, and his experience playing for Coach Campbell.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on the World Series and Automated Strike Zone
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discusses the upcoming World Series, the automated strike zone, and the Pete Rose documentary.
Dan Patrick on Shoulder Surgery, World Series Picks, and NFL Officiating
Dan Patrick discusses his recent shoulder surgery, his World Series pick, and the controversial non-call on a face mask penalty in the Rams-Vikings game.
Introduction to "Dudes on Dudes" Podcast
Julian Edelman and Rob Grandkowski introduce their new podcast, "Dudes on Dudes," focusing on behind-the-scenes stories and discussions about football players.
Introduction to "Spolitics" Podcast
Jamel Hill introduces his new podcast, "Spolitics," which explores the intersection of sports and politics.
Keywords
Mamba Mentality
A term coined after Kobe Bryant, referring to his relentless work ethic, competitive spirit, and unwavering dedication to excellence. It's often used to describe individuals who strive for greatness in any field.
Automated Strike Zone
A technology used in baseball to automatically call balls and strikes, aiming to improve accuracy and consistency in umpiring decisions. It's currently being tested in the minor leagues and is expected to be implemented in Major League Baseball in the future.
Dudes on Dudes
A new podcast hosted by Julian Edelman and Rob Grandkowski, focusing on behind-the-scenes stories and discussions about football players. The podcast aims to analyze the personalities and characteristics of different players, categorizing them into various "dude" types.
Spolitics
A new podcast hosted by Jamel Hill, exploring the intersection of sports and politics. The podcast features discussions with prominent figures in both sports and politics, examining how political, social, and economic issues are reflected in the world of sports.
Sky Judge System
A system used in the NFL where officials in a central location review plays and can overturn calls made by on-field officials. It's designed to improve accuracy and consistency in officiating, but has been criticized for its potential to take away from the human element of the game.
Prop Bets
Wagers placed on specific events or player performances within a game, rather than just the outcome of the game itself. They are considered more problematic than traditional bets due to their potential to influence game outcomes and create ethical concerns.
Q&A
What is the "Mamba Mentality" and how does it apply to football?
The "Mamba Mentality" is a term coined after Kobe Bryant, known for his relentless work ethic, competitive spirit, and unwavering dedication to excellence. It can be applied to football by emphasizing the importance of constant improvement, pushing oneself to the limit, and striving for greatness in every aspect of the game.
What is the automated strike zone and how will it impact Major League Baseball?
The automated strike zone is a technology that automatically calls balls and strikes, aiming to improve accuracy and consistency in umpiring decisions. It's expected to impact Major League Baseball by reducing human error, potentially leading to more consistent calls and a faster pace of play.
What is the Sky Judge System and how does it work?
The Sky Judge System is a system used in the NFL where officials in a central location review plays and can overturn calls made by on-field officials. It's designed to improve accuracy and consistency in officiating, but has been criticized for its potential to take away from the human element of the game.
What is the "Dudes on Dudes" podcast and what is its focus?
"Dudes on Dudes" is a new podcast hosted by Julian Edelman and Rob Grandkowski, focusing on behind-the-scenes stories and discussions about football players. The podcast aims to analyze the personalities and characteristics of different players, categorizing them into various "dude" types.
What is the "Spolitics" podcast and what is its purpose?
"Spolitics" is a new podcast hosted by Jamel Hill, exploring the intersection of sports and politics. The podcast features discussions with prominent figures in both sports and politics, examining how political, social, and economic issues are reflected in the world of sports.
Show Notes
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown joins the show to talk about what they need to do to make a real run at a Super Bowl winning season. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred drops by and couldn’t be happier with the state of the game, especially with their two marquee franchises in the World Series and he confirms that an automated strike zone is coming to the big leagues sooner rather than later. And Dan limps to the finish line of this week while recovering from his shoulder surgery and reacts to the Thursday Night Football game between the Rams and Vikings. He hopes the controversial missed facemask call will instigate a change in the NFL replay rules.
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