Best of DLS: Merry Thickemas

If you thought that last hour was good, wait til you unwrap what's waiting for you under the tree next. It's an hour dedicated entirely to one of the best friends of the show ever, the legendary Alan Thicke. You'll hear Alan's first ever appearance on our show and the chemistry that was born instantly, before hearing our interview with him from when the Vancouver Canucks were in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. Wrap up your Christmas by spending an hour with an icon that we miss oh so dearly. We love you, Alan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas! What better way to celebrate the holiday than with some of our favorite Christmas-themed moments from over the years? We kick it off with a pair of Back in My Days, and you know these are from long ago because Greg Cote was still doing them. After that, we've got a plethora of gifts under the tree, including a Roy's Top 10, Dan welcoming LeBron back to Miami, Tom Izzo playing the accordion, and a song honoring the 1-15 Dolphins. So put on your favorite pair of Christmas pajamas and grab a glass of eggnog; it's time to celebrate the holiday the Le Batard Show way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best moments of South Beach Sessions this year from Dan Le Batard's conversations with Patton Oswalt, Tony Reali, Hasan Piker, Josh Johnson, & William Shatner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I think we have to head to the next interview, but thank you very much for your time." Do you miss the sound of somebody hanging up the phone on terrestrial radio? Then boy oh boy do we have the hour for you. We kick it off with a Cal Ripken interview in which he tells us where he does (or does not) stand on Hillary vs Obama in 2008, then play a game of True or False with Bomani Jones. That's just the warm-up because after that, we have three of the most epic hang-ups in show history from interviews gone horribly wrong. First up is Joan Rivers, followed by Michael Phelps, and capped off with Nick Lachey. There's gotta be one Grinch at every Christmas, but thankfully for you, we've got three of the best coming right up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing says Christmas Eve quite like baseball! We get you ready for a night of milk and cookies with three interviews from the past with some legendary baseball managers. First up, Stan Van Gundy joins us to talk to Joe Torre all the way back in 2006, before we speak to Joe Maddon and Jim Leyland. And yes, the Maddon interview did occur before Stugotz started ripping him. It also shows us just how far ahead of everyone else Maddon was in the new era of baseball. So sit back and grab a glass of hot cocoa because this is the perfect way to start your Christmas Eve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dennis Schröder was ice-cold when it mattered most, drilling a game-winning buzzer beater and reminding everyone why he’s one of the most dangerous clutch guards in the NBA.  On this episode of the Alley Oop Basketball Show on DLS Hoops, hosts Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick break down Schröder’s huge night and what his performance means going forward. The conversation doesn’t stop there. The crew dives into the Eastern Conference power struggle, asking the big question every fan is debating right now: Are the New York Knicks legit contenders, or do the Boston Celtics still own the East? With Jalen Brunson dropping an incredible 47 points, the Knicks are making noise — but is it enough to dethrone Boston? Plus, Juju and Trysta take a hard look at Trae Young’s shortcomings, discussing what’s holding him back, how defenses are attacking him, and whether his style of play can actually translate to winning basketball when it matters most. From clutch buzzer beaters to MVP-level performances and uncomfortable truths about star players, this episode has everything NBA fans are arguing about right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'd been studying karate for years with Chuck Norris." You will never believe what Dan's first question to Bob Barker in this interview from 2009 was, and that is just the beginning of an all-time great conversation with the legendary host of The Price is Right. Plus, a whole lot of arms fill out the rest of this hour. In fact, so many arms that JJ Watt might be the fourth smallest guy we interviewed. We may have cracked the code on where Stugotz started his JJ Watt bit, and it may be when he refused to play douche or no douche, forcing us to play cool or not cool instead. Plus, Carl Weathers and Ed Hochuli join the show, and Jason Taylor nearly fought Jimmy Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off this year's holiday episodes by stepping into the way way back machine for some vintage DLS clips. We're going back to the mid 2000s, to find some of Greg Cote's earliest and best bits including his lack of wrestling knowledge and the origins of the Upset Bird. Come for that, but stay for an interview with George St. Pierre where he describes how quickly he could kill Stugotz, a story of Pat Riley crying, Dan's interaction in a steam room, and Detlef Schremf. Plus, Dan and Stugotz dissect the Crossfit scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first installment of a new interview series, Dan sits down with longtime friend and broadcasting icon Dan Patrick for a wide-ranging, reflective conversation. They talk about Patrick’s enduring love for his craft as he enters the later chapters of his career, how his relationship with his family has shaped his perspective, and the lessons both men have taken from building fulfilling lives and careers beyond ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JuJu Gotti and Trysta Krick break down one of the wildest Kyrie Irving viral moments yet — yes, the robot caught hands — before diving into a full slate of NBA chaos. The crew talks about the Chicago Bulls refusing to lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks winning the NBA Cup, and why this Knicks run feels very real. Plus, as always, the show mixes serious hoops analysis with laugh-out-loud viral videos, wild internet moments, and classic Alley Oop energy. If you love NBA conversations that don’t take themselves too seriously — but still know ball — this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices