Local Hour: At The Old Ballpark (feat. Dan Le Bajinx, Clayton McBlewit & Hal Habit)

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz43mApril 8, 2026

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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz delivers a chaotic, self-aware comedy roast of a disastrous local sports night, where the Miami Marlins, Heat, and Panthers all choked in their respective games. The hosts, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz, and guests Dan Le Bajinx, Clayton McBlewitt, and Hal Habit, mock their own failed live stream celebration, turning the fiasco into a running joke about 'Levity' and 'Levity' as a family tradition. The episode dives into absurd catchphrases, including Greg Cody's 'Look at that jerk' as a road rage release valve, and explores the irony of Miami's lack of fan culture compared to Colorado's more passionate but equally underperforming Rockies. A central theme emerges around baseball's over-reliance on analytics, particularly in the controversial decision to pull ace pitcher Sandy Alcantara despite his dominance, sparking a passionate defense of 'feel' over data in sports. The episode blends satire, personal anecdotes, and sports commentary into a meta-commentary on fandom, media, and the absurdity of modern sports culture.

Key Takeaways
1

Analytics should not override a pitcher's momentum and the manager's gut instinct, especially with elite performers like Sandy Alcantara.

2

Fan culture is not defined by attendance alone—passion and loyalty matter more than numbers.

3

Self-deprecating humor is a powerful tool in sports commentary, especially when embracing failure.

4

Catchphrases like 'Look at that jerk' reveal how people manage road rage in real time.

5

The best sports moments often come from unplanned, chaotic gatherings where fans connect over shared disappointment.

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Sponsor: Cosmos Direct & Road Rage Catchphrase

The episode opens with a sponsor ad for Cosmos Direct auto insurance, followed by a deep dive into Greg Cody's personal catchphrase 'Look at that jerk'—a road rage release valve used while driving, often accompanied by a dismissive hand gesture.

2:15
5 min

The Great Cody Show & Catchphrase Countdown

I've got the elite 17. You've heard of the elite eight. I've got the elite 17.

Highlight
7:30
11 min

The Night That Went Wrong: Live Stream Fiasco

We were going for funny. We're often going for funny. Funny is a success.

Highlight
18:00
12 min

Sandy Alcantara's Removal: Analytics vs. Gut Feeling

You've got to have a feel for the game. You've got to have a respect and a faith in your guy.

Highlight
30:00
13 min

The Rockies, Marlins, and the Illusion of Fan Passion

The episode concludes with a satirical comparison between Rockies and Marlins fan culture, questioning whether fan enthusiasm is genuine or just a product of poor on-field performance. The hosts mock the Rockies' hypocrisy while defending Miami's underdog spirit.

High-Impact Quotes
You've got to have a feel for the game. You've got to have a respect and a faith in your guy.
Dan Le Batard40:37
Viral: 88.0
I've got the elite 17. You've heard of the elite eight. I've got the elite 17.
Greg Cody11:23
Viral: 85.0
It's not just that the move proved terrible and exploded in their faces. At the time, it was just terrible.
Dan Le Batard40:53
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Hosts

Dan Le BatardStugotz

Guests

Dan Le BajinxClayton McBlewittHal Habit
Topics Discussed
Sports Fandom and Fan Culture90%Analytics in Baseball88%Self-Deprecating Humor in Media85%The Role of Emotion in Sports Decisions82%Local Sports Teams and Their Identity80%Sports Commentary and Satire78%Road Rage and Catchphrases75%Media and Public Perception of Athletes70%
People & Brands

Miami Marlins

other

25xMixed

Dan Le Batard

person

22xPositive

Stugotz

person

18xPositive

Greg Cody

person

15xPositive

Sandy Alcantara

person

14xPositive

Miami Heat

other

12xNegative

Colorado Rockies

other

11xMixed

Clayton McBlewitt

person

8xNeutral

Miller Lite

brand

6xPositive

Hal Habit

person

6xPositive

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