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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Sep 29, 2026 · 42:25
"Shoutout to Isaiah Smalls from the Herald." The small-time Dolphins, the ever-dominant Panthers, Candy Corn Journalism at Heat Media Day, and the legend of "Car 54." Today's…
Sep 28, 2026 · 7:14
"He docked his boat in Kendall. It was very authentic." Dan reads the top 20 from the New York Times' list of the best TV shows of the 21st century, and everyone has notes. Did…
Sep 28, 2026 · 41:40
"Has the 'Peace be with you' become a fist bump over time, Roy?" Dan wraps up his Football Observations, including a 397-pound Steelers tight end whose nickname sounds a lot…
Sep 28, 2026 · 41:04
"But I do think my pain threshold is better than his." Amid a litany of backup quarterbacks being used in Week 3, Mike Ryan wonders if Caleb Williams could handle walking…
Sep 28, 2026 · 40:46
"We're Having Beautiful Weather Today" Has Drake Maye forgotten how to play football? While we're at it, let's watch as Jameis Winston stares off into the middle distance and…
Sep 28, 2026 · 39:15
"If that had ended simply with Scott Hansen falling to his knees and ejaculating...I would not have been surprised." Kevin Harlan seamlessly weaved in a Greg Cote catchphrase on…
Sep 25, 2026 · 58:04
It’s Episode 85—or as Chad himself would call it, the Ochocinco show. NFL analyst Ross Tucker stops by to explain why Chad Johnson is criminally underappreciated, while also…
Sep 25, 2026 · 49:38
"I bet Rony Seikaly had a good childhood." Jeremy says it's over for Taylor Swift. Oronde Gadsden. Matthew Berry is here to give out his best fantasy football advice. Oronde…
Sep 25, 2026 · 41:34
"I don't want him to be the test goat." Can you name a whole bunch of college football teams that wear orange? Can you name this century's NL home run leaders? Do you like…
Sep 25, 2026 · 40:19
"...on behalf of ice cutters, steel workers, and pin setters everywhere." We were having fun until Amin crossed the line. Dave is shaming the Devils, Mike is lamenting the loss…
Sep 24, 2026 · 20:15
Yes! You heard that right! Dan Le Batard is actually joining the Pitch Clock this week! He FINALLY sits down with Jeremy to discuss his Tampa Bay Rays and what makes the AL East…
Sep 24, 2026 · 14:12
"That's not an undercurrent, that's a full current." JuJu joins the show for a record-breaking Thursday Thunder; Tony tells us about the Spanglish FIU football broadcast he is…
Sep 24, 2026 · 39:25
"I'll pick it when I sweet well please." Jessica joins us to preview the upcoming weekend of college football, including a Factory of Sadness Game between USC and Oregon. We also…
Sep 24, 2026 · 41:44
"Pelle Larson will get up in your shit." A loaded hour begins with Big Game or Not a Big Game. It ends with Real or Fake Podcast, but in between, the gang discusses the latest…
Sep 24, 2026 · 42:49
"Then he got a batting donut and started swinging in the on-deck circle." David Samson joins us to weigh in on Pablo Torre's latest report involving Life Surge and Tim Tebow. He…
Sep 24, 2026 · 43:18
"Hey, listen, kid, you've been traded to Boston College." Pablo Torre joins the show to discuss the latest major story being reported on Pablo Torre Finds Out, involving a…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:10:16
Erin Ryan is no stranger to the comments section. She went from a miserable job at Merrill Lynch (and escaping to a Chicago animal shelter to walk dogs), to anonymously writing…
Sep 23, 2026 · 13:43
"Dad's dynamics at PTFO.me." Before we get to The Polls, Mike has an update on the NASCAR fight heard around the world, and Jeremy claims he's seen the best sports photo ever…
Sep 23, 2026 · 41:10
"Yeti, get me Ryan Zimmerman's stats." Steve-O is here as this week's Celebrity Prognosticator. PFPI commissioner Greg Cote has an update on his MLB Hall of Fame vote, and the…
Sep 23, 2026 · 40:07
"I'm sure people think I've probably sharted before." Kevin Harlan may very well be the greatest ever to do it, and baby... he's not done. Kevin tells us about how he fell in…
Sep 23, 2026 · 41:16
"Even his cough is annoying." Dan's beloved Tampa Bay Rays have clinched the No. 1 seed in the American League, and he's trying to gauge the group's interest as we head toward…
Sep 23, 2026 · 41:35
"I'm doing it, baby." Dan is trying to force the recently laid off Greg Cote to work harder than ever before, the Miami Hurricanes released incredible throwback uniforms and will…
Sep 22, 2026 · 6:55
"No JuJu today." It's time for Against the Spread, reliving a touching NBA moment, and an update of The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2026 · 38:18
"Why do they have a dog in here?" Shark movies, whale movies, and dog movies galore. When there's a boat crashing in the ocean, do you care more about saving the dogs or the…
Sep 22, 2026 · 41:18
"I do eat butt all the time." Chris Jones trusts in his kicker, Zaslow calls out one of the biggest busts of all time, and Roy knows what Greg's talkin' about. Plus, ESPN…
Sep 22, 2026 · 40:56
"Shough is the real d-, oh sorry." After Dan makes sure we properly dive into the pain and agony of Ross Tucker's football-playing days, we go rapid-fire through some of the most…
Sep 22, 2026 · 44:31
"That's some Samantha Bennett hair if I've ever seen it." Today is the day. Last week we heard No. 2 on Greg Cote's Top 70 Catchphrases, so we'll surely get his No. 1 today,…
Sep 22, 2026 · 54:07
A cataclysmic Week 2 is in the books, and we’re breaking down all the fallout—from Ja'Marr Chase's mind-bending catch to why the Trinidad Chambliss "too old as a rookie"…
Sep 21, 2026 · 8:33
"He has not won a game in the United States in 644 days." JuJu has arrived with a Stat of the Day that will blow your mind, some bonus NFL Observations, a specialized Top 5 on…
Sep 21, 2026 · 41:46
" I remember when this show used to be a proper radio show." We're goin' rapid fire through Dan's Top 10 but have to pause before his final Observation to get to some OTHER…
Sep 21, 2026 · 41:32
"Top of the cleat could be crushing the scrotum." Football is a game of inches. You'll get that joke when you listen to the big moment of this hour. Speaking of inches, we're…
Sep 21, 2026 · 41:08
"CAN! CAN!" Dan leads us through either 15 or 17 football observations, taking us from Ross Tucker's rise to excellence to Jeremy's lack of QB prowess, Baker Mayfield's struggles…
Sep 21, 2026 · 39:17
"How do you chastise a person who was right?" Since the Dolphins may just go 0-17 this season, Zaslow's TV quickly switched over to the Florida Panthers preseason game last…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:00:24
Sixty minutes are in the books, and the NFL landscape is already pure chaos! Are the Jets and Giants both actually competent? Is it time to panic about the vaunted Texans defense…
Sep 18, 2026 · 45:51
We've been waiting all week for this conversation, and it is finally here. After the Miami Herald laid off Greg Cote following a legendary 54-year run, Dan sits down with him to…
Sep 18, 2026 · 45:43
"I tipped my cap to you!" Matthew Berry is here to teach Trysta what a pineapple means, and I guess he also has some good fantasy football info to share with the crew. Is Derrick…
Sep 18, 2026 · 41:14
"I'm a vigorous lovemaker! I'm the one doing that!" Jeremy has a new suggestion for a Bucket punishment, but Tony has some questions about the business. Plus, what's next for…
Sep 18, 2026 · 39:08
"Amin is a fast food bigot!" Was Amin impressed with Dave's Pitt Panthers? How did Dolphins fans watch the Bills last night? Which movie will win Best Picture at the Academy…
Sep 17, 2026 · 12:12
"Busty." It's Thursday Thunder time with JuJu Gotti before he hands out some post-show awards and updates the Polls. It's been a wild day, and JuJu puts it in perspective. Learn…
Sep 17, 2026 · 35:16
"Did we just catfish Manti T'eo again?" Dan has a simple question: Why does ESPN keep hiring white male face after white male face after white male face? The crew wonders how…
Sep 17, 2026 · 44:07
"I think of Ron Mercer." It's time for our first sponsored installment of Big Game or Not a Big Game, but Dan has a few important topics he wants to get to first, including Brian…
Sep 17, 2026 · 42:14
"I love middle-aged white guys." Dan is going through it this morning because he and David got into an argument on Nothing Personal, so to clear it up, David joins us on DAN'S…
Sep 17, 2026 · 45:08
"My phone's been on silent for five years." Traffic was a disaster this morning, so no one who knows how to run this show is actually here. So, we're off to a rip-roaring start!…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:11:29
“I’m not afraid of Donald Trump’s punk ass at all... he's a coward.” Don Lemon pulls back the curtain on his explosive CNN exit—what happened behind the scenes, why he stopped…
Sep 16, 2026 · 14:33
"When I was a horny young kid, I was like, 'Damn. Nicole Kidman.'" JuJu is here with his Top 5 Tom Cruise Moments and to clean up the show, compliment Greg Cote, update the…
Sep 16, 2026 · 40:13
"I got into sports media because I like sports." We discuss the Holly Rowe story with Jess, and she tells us why she is so tired of constantly talking about incidents like this…
Sep 16, 2026 · 41:08
"Why do we always have Vaudeville as our go-to?" After dominating Colin Cowherd in Week 1, 5-1, Clark Connors is back for another swing at Celebrity Prognosticator, and Dan might…
Sep 16, 2026 · 41:12
"What's with this cobbler bullshit?" Remember when James Franklin said "Hey, Michael," over and over again? We got the Michael. Michael Howes of the Baltimore Sun joins the show.…
Sep 16, 2026 · 43:48
"But Tati's Llamas went 10-6 in Week 1." Chris introduces Trysta to the concept of the PFPI, Dan rummages for pennies, Greg shares his comfort with low PSI in his tires, and Zas,…
Sep 15, 2026 · 13:46
"My brother was enjoying his birthday!" JuJu is here to rename the Joker of the Day, and he has some Show Awards, Flowers of the Day, and hey... anyone wanna talk Sydney Sweeney?…
Sep 15, 2026 · 36:45
"Hey, Michael." Is Lane Kiffin going to get the LeBron-in-Cleveland treatment with his upcoming return to Ole Miss? Is it okay for Arch Manning to laugh at AI of Steve Sarkisian…
Sep 15, 2026 · 42:40
"Week 1 is a prolific liar." Kyle Brandt has the best jawline in sports TV (maybe outside of Howie Long). He's here ahead of the release of his book, "Do You: How To Bet On…
Sep 15, 2026 · 42:08
"As there is in all of football..." Dan watched the first half of last night's MNF game, then went back to take notes instead of watching the second half, but while he did that,…
Sep 15, 2026 · 45:29
"The dog never does his business when I walk him." Greg Cote is here to walk us through how McClatchy informed him he'd been laid off from the Miami Herald, what he plans to do…
Sep 14, 2026 · 53:18
Football is back, which means it’s officially time to panic over sample sizes of one! Mike Ryan Ruiz and Tony Calatayud swing by to publicly recant the terrible Week 1 takes they…
Sep 14, 2026 · 9:22
"Don't try to do that." Before he gets to an update on The Polls, JuJu has thoughts on his Bills, Jameis Winston's cologne habits, and Caitlin Clark's response to a reporter.…
Sep 14, 2026 · 40:45
"That's right, she's dating a black guy!" After Amin takes over the show for his Weekend Observations, including a trip back in time to tell 2013 Mina Kimes what her life would…
Sep 14, 2026 · 42:22
"Who's more disciplined: USF or the Army?" Dan accused Brian Hartline of being un-American for USF's incredible last-second victory against Army, and he's here to defend himself…
Sep 14, 2026 · 41:42
"ALRIGHT, WE'RE GONNA GO OUT HERE-" Does Chris Cote give you a Barney Rubble vibe? Plus, Dan delivers his No. 24 through No. 16 Observations From the Football Weekend including…
Sep 14, 2026 · 41:23
"Do we have to talk Dolphins?" Dan has his Top 29 Thoughts on the Football Weekend, but before we can get to No.'s 29-25, we need to hear the group's feelings about the Miami…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:02:44
After 54 years, Greg Cote was laid off from The Miami Herald. ON HIS BIRTHDAY.What are his feelings? What is the fate of this show? Will The Singing Sportswriter continue to sing…
Sep 11, 2026 · 57:58
Football is back, and Dave kicks things off with a wild premise: why the modern NFL season is basically Homer’s Odyssey. Then, Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame stops by and…
Sep 11, 2026 · 6:43
Dan has come in on a Friday to share his incredibly detailed and thorough thoughts on the University of Miami's 77-7 win over the FAMU Rattlers last night. Learn more about your…
Sep 11, 2026 · 41:42
"That's why we say hashtag..." Matthew Berry is here to deliver his best Week 1 notes on Fantasy Football, including a couple of Drakes. Plus, um... the 9/11 tribute in the first…
Sep 11, 2026 · 43:18
"Via me." Christian McCaffrey looks cracker, Noah Eagle pronounces Melbourne, and Dave and Zas worry about there being zero good football games. Plus, is Mike Evans the most…
Sep 11, 2026 · 41:20
"Dave, you remember?" It's been 25 years since a day we'll never forget: Zaslow, Dave, and the Shipping Container (do their best to) share their memories from 9/11/2001. Then,…
Sep 11, 2026 · 39:26
This week on Because Miami, Billy Corben receives an update on a 2025 shootout involving city of Miami police that killed two and injured two, including innocent bystander Evelyn…
Sep 10, 2026 · 25:00
Aaron Judge is back, Jack! The Yankees' superstar slugger returns to the lineup this week, and Marlins' radio play-by-play announcer Jack McMullen joins the show to discuss the…
Sep 10, 2026 · 8:46
"They beat the dog shit out of Hungary." JuJu has a Thursday Thunder for Thursday Night Football, some big-time show awards, and a Gasbag of the Week. Learn more about your ad…
Sep 10, 2026 · 39:43
"I'm so excited. It's gonna be nasty." After a new Joey Freshwater song, Jess joins us to talk all things College Football and try to teach David how to sound like he knows what…
Sep 10, 2026 · 40:14
"Yeah, more or less." Clark Connors claims he's not stealing from Greg Cote, and while we're not sure we believe him, we did welcome the AEW All Elite Wrestler back to the show…
Sep 10, 2026 · 40:57
"B-U-K-K-A-K-E." Pablo and his phallic microphone have arrived to discuss his latest episode of Pablo Torre Is Right on billionaires buying their way into the tennis world, the…
Sep 10, 2026 · 43:14
"He's like Rihanna." HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GREG COTE! Dan thinks Zaslow looks ugly today, but as angry as he is about that, he's angrier at the Marlins pitchers. Plus, will the…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:19:56
Steve Levitan knows he may never make another "Modern Family" - and he’s okay with that. The writer, producer, director, and creator reflects on the once-in-a-lifetime magic of…
Sep 9, 2026 · 9:28
"Like a hobo on a ham sandwich." JuJu has a Stat of the Day, a sound bite from an old-school Senator, and an update on The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Sep 9, 2026 · 39:25
"I don't remember what day it was, but it was whatever day you said there were no black people on NFL broadcasts." After he tells us a cringeworthy story about a fight with his…
Sep 9, 2026 · 38:51
"I'm gonna say it's child abuse, but not for the reason you think." John Talty wrote the new book on Lane Kiffin, 'Lane Being Lane,' and shares details about Lane's constant…
Sep 9, 2026 · 45:15
"Show me your pack." Nick with a hard K is ecstatic that Dan is finally willing to stop congratulating himself for Pablo's work on the Clippers story and talk about nothing but…
Sep 9, 2026 · 52:37
"I've always wanted to be roofied." Dabo Swinney keeps putting his foot in his mouth, Greg Cote is ecstatic that the Americans are succeeding at the U.S. Open, David relives a…
Sep 8, 2026 · 25:12
"Kyle Shanahan, you don't even know what day it is." Our picks are in for the first Against the Spread of the NFL season. Dan shares his thoughts on The Athletic finding no bias…
Sep 8, 2026 · 41:09
"Does it smell like a cheap baby?" Funniest Thing from the Sports Weekend is back, Jack! Nothing this weekend made us laugh, grimace, and send shivers down our spine more than…
Sep 8, 2026 · 41:15
"David doesn't make the rules of Judaism." With the dust settling a few days after the NBA handed out one of the biggest punishments in NBA history to the Los Angeles Clippers,…
Sep 8, 2026 · 41:00
"Do you know what making a ruling with prejudice means?" According to Zaslow, it was not that great. He explains why the Week 1 slate of college football disappointed, despite…
Sep 8, 2026 · 43:08
"I ruined Shiva, alright. Get it right." Dan took too long to arrive at the Miami Hurricanes party last year, so he is making sure he is well ahead of it this year. After the…
Sep 4, 2026 · 42:08
"Eagle Eye Nicoletti is the most important and charismatic person I've ever met in my entire life, and if I was in prison, he'd be my first phone call." Mike Ryan debuts his Top…
Sep 4, 2026 · 42:17
"Why am I bunkmates with Mussolini?" It's time for the world premiere of The Diary of a Personable Fella, now streaming. Then, let's play Mr. Lister around QBs from the 2000s and…
Sep 4, 2026 · 40:05
"I'll dip into the 70s if I have to, on your ass." Joe Jerivicius. Dave Dameshek is in the driver's seat, but how will he handle the show's fantasy draft as it goes across the…
Sep 4, 2026 · 44:22
This week on Because Miami, Billy Corben dives into news of the Ron DeSantis administration's misappropriation of funds dedicated towards the Hope Florida Foundation with Seeking…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:00:53
We complete our climb up Mount Lombardi. The AFC and NFC West make their ascent. Can you predict the team that reached the summit? Then our friend Brandon Perna from That’s Good…
Sep 3, 2026 · 24:52
We have reached the final month of the MLB season, and Pitch Clock has you ready to go for the stretch run. David Samson returns to tell us which team he believes is most likely…
Sep 3, 2026 · 13:55
"I was so worried about you, big bro." JuJu has takes on the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and the show intro from earlier today, and he has some show awards that infuriate Dan. Plus,…
Sep 3, 2026 · 42:11
"I need your support." So, Tony asks for a do-over in his tire toss against Matthew Coca. Is that a good idea? Absolutely not. Chris tells Dan his concerns about his editing for…
Sep 3, 2026 · 39:29
"When did your voice get like that?" Noah Eagle works hard, and despite Dan's belittling introduction, he's here for a good time to talk NFL divisions with the most wiggle room,…
Sep 3, 2026 · 36:48
"We had a strategy meeting." David Samson has read the entire investigation from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and shares what he found most interesting about the entire saga.…
Sep 3, 2026 · 44:34
"I LOVE THIS COMPANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Well, the day has finally come. Adam Silver and the NBA levied their punishment against Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, Lawrence Frank,…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:11:51
Cenk Uygur’s rise from immigrant kid and unhappy lawyer to the creator of The Young Turks, which he built from his living room into an independent media network is the epitome of…
Sep 2, 2026 · 9:17
"The answer is: it's a Black and Mild dummy." JuJu accuses Dan of committing a HIPAA violation for revealing that he thought Roy brushed his teeth with cool ranch Doritos. Learn…
Sep 2, 2026 · 39:58
"There's something going on with the planet." Florida Panthers' goalie Jacob Markstrom joins the show to discuss his return to the franchise and how it has grown since he…
Sep 2, 2026 · 41:14
"The weird one is when people say 'it's colder than a witch's tit.'" We head back out to the DraftKings gas station, where it is still hot as balls as Tony, Coca, and Zas go…
Sep 2, 2026 · 41:52
"I genuinely hate Dan Le Batard right now." We continue the discussion of Cam Ward following Jared Stillman sharing his assessment that the former #1 pick 'sucks'. Is Ward's…
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