Dan Patrick Takes a Gamble
iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network 228 episodes Nov 9, 2026
Dan Patrick Takes a Gamble is a sports podcast hosted by Dan Patrick. Each week, Dan lives vicariously through his friend Bad Larry and graphics guy Dylan as they make picks on college football and NFL games. The show blends sports betting talk with casual banter and weekly gambling picks. It is part of the iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network.
Episodes
Episode 236: Did You Get Sportaculared?
Dylan, Ray and Shea recap the week that was around college and the NFL. Shea continues to complain about the Cowboys, despite a win, and the guys wonder whether or not it's time for the Texans to pay CJ Stroud. After going over their best and worst bets from the weekend and spinning the wheel, Shea weighs in on letting your daughter sleep in the same room as her boyfriend when staying over your ho
Episode 235: Feeling Blue
Shea in Irving was feeling a little blue on today's episode. He and the guys react to Jerry Jones' comments about not paying top dollar for a head coach. They also took a look at their futures bets midway thru the football season to see how well they're doing before making their picks for this week's slate of college football and NFL games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 234: Shea Needs A Blanket
Today, Dan Patrick took over hosting duties for Dylan, who had to miss this recap episode. Shea needs a blanket after the Cowboys heartbreaking loss to the Cardinals. And as always, the guys spin the roulette wheel to decide their Monday Night Football parlay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 233: Stop Whining
Dan, Shea, Dylan, and Ray are joined by John Murray, the Senior Director of Caesars Sportsbook, to talk about sports betting. He also weighs in on each of the guys' best bets for this week. The guys eventually make the rest of their picks, while Ray whines about winning the Pavia award for his Texans -10.5 vs the Giants bet from last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 232: Cut This If You Have To...
Shea immediately brought today's podcast off the rails with a discussion about aliens. Once order was restored, he, Dylan and Ray got around to recapping their best and worst bets from college football and the NFL this weekend. Finally, they ended today's episode with both a Sports Equinox parlay as well as their Monday Night Football parlay. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati
Episode 231: There's A Crank Factor
The boys were extra cranky today, despite it being Dylan's birthday, talking back to each other as well as Dan. Eventually, they settled down long enough to make their football picks for the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 230: Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
Dylan, Ray, and Shea debut a new segment, called "Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda" about which bets they wanted to make but, in the end, chickened out making that would have hit before recapping a rough week of bets from around college football and the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 229: What's A Darty?
On today's episode, the guys ask Shea if he'd ever officiate the roommate's next wedding if they ever split up while Ray teaches Dan a new term before getting around to making their football picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 228: Dylan's White Whale
On this week's recap episode, Dylan, Shea, and Ray go through their bad beats from both college football and the NFL, including Dylan missing out on his betting white whale after dozing off during the Lions game, before letting the roulette wheel decide their Monday Night Football parlay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 227: You Can Get Fined For That
On this episode, the guys introduce a new penalty system for the weekly Pavia Award, which includes fines, before making their picks for College Football and Week 5 in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 226: Color Your Beard
On this week's recap episode, the guys go over their best and worst bets from last week while Dylan basks in the glory of hitting his TE parlay. They also let the roulette wheel decide their combined parlay for Monday night's Falcons-Saints game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 225: Spin The Wheel
The show debuts it's new punishment roulette wheel before the guys get to their picks this week for College Football and the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 224: Schotty Decisions
Shea is in a bad place after the Cowboys loss to the Ravens in Brazil. The boys recap their best and worst bets from last show and even put together a parlay for tonight's Monday Night Football matchup between the Eagles and Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 223: Substitute Teacher Shea
The guys spend time taking shots at Shea's outfit before making their college football and NFL Week 3 picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 222: A Rare Winning Week For Everyone
Our first recap episode! Dylan, Ray, and Shea take a victory lap after all having a successful weekend of college football and NFL bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 221: A Humongous Burrito
The guys try to keep it cleaner this episode after management asks them to cut down on the swearing. Dylan and Ray attempt to break the record for fastest-eaten burrito before everyone eventually gets around to making their weekly football picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 220: Back To Meet The Teacher Night
With the NFL season officially starting this week, the guys make their NFL futures picks as well as picks for Week 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 219: A Good Ginger
It's officially football season, so the guys make their futures picks as well as their picks for Week 1 in College Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 218: Shea's Off His Meds
On this episode, Dan is back in the host chair while Shea shares he's off his meds again. The guys eventually get around to making their picks for Week 0 of College Football as well as for the PGA Tour Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 217: Back on the Wagon
On this episode, Dylan is the host! The guys give their FedEx Cup picks, MLB, and some NFL preseason. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 216: Double Header Beer Ball
On this episode, the guys make some HOF Game, MLB, and Wyndham Championship picks. Dan joins from Maine where he tell us his wild double-header story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 215: Struck a Corduroy
Shea is back from Europe to join the guys in another week of hard(ly)-hitting bets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 214: Titos and Bacon
While Shea was away the boys still played.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 213: Danny's Stems
On this episode, Shea complains about his trip to Italy. The guys make their picks alongside a special guest appearance from the roommate!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 212: Ta-hoes
The guys make their picks from Lake Tahoe, and Shea joins us from France!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 211: Mistake by the Lake
Join the guys as they provide their hard-hitting World Cup, PGA, and Hot Dog Eating Contest bets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 210: Ineligible
The boys are back with their World Cup and PGA picks. Join us for our final show before the new studio reveal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 209: EuroShea
On this episode the guys make their NBA Finals and World Cup picks, along with more of the usual shenanigans you've learned to tolerate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 208: Road to Heaven
The guys offer up their NBA Finals, PGA, and Tennis picks with a sprinkle of Darts and a dash of humor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 207: Scrotumist
The guys talk movies, dating websites and submit their NBA Finals picks and more on this episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 206: Pond Shaming
The guys recap Shea's trip to Italy and lock in some NBA Playoff + PGA bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 205: Mayteenth
The guys are back to share their NBA Playoffs/PGA picks, and Shea joins us from Italy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 204: The Show Must Go On
Our first ever episode without Bad Larry being a member goes off the rails. Was he the glue holding this thing together? Tune in to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 203: Bye Bye Larry
The boys are joined by Sammy P in studio as they gear up for the Kentucky Derby!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 202: Inside Job
Draft week in Pittsburgh!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 201: Sexual by Nature
This week, Dylan pays off his bet with Shea that Illinois would beat Michigan in the Final Four. Since Michigan won by 9, Dylan owes NINE shocks from the collar, in which Shea is allowed to administer at any time during the podcast via remote control. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 200: Shipped to Greece
The guys submit their final March Madness bets and participate in more of the shenanigans you've come to expect!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 199: Below the Belt
This week we recap our March Madness bets, including Dylan's infamous 8 legger that missed by ONE leg. Plus, MORE madness as we enter the Sweet 16!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 198: Rest vs. Rust
The boys are back with their usual shenanigans to discuss March Madness!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 197: Back to the Hole
We are back in Milford, CT to wrap up another great football season as the guys go over their bets from the Big Game. Shea gives us some insight on his daddy daughter dance and his feelings about that experience. Also does Bad Larry just wear shoes and nothing else when he gets out of the shower? Find out next!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 196: Employee of the Decade
The boys are back at it from San Francisco where they recap their losses and fire away new bets for the Big Game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 195: Pizza Party
On today's episode we are multitasking, Dan is hosting the podcast while having a pizza party with the rest of the guys. One of our favorites Sammy P the host of Chicken Dinner to give his bets from everything from the Super Bowl MVP to the Oscars. We talk to Shea in Irving about what name he uses when talking about working girls. Plus much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor
Episode 194: Protecting Our Shores
On today's episode we talk about Dylan actually winning some bets last week, Bad Larry's place of employment and his duties to serve our country. Also Shea in Irving talks about his marriage and his encounters with crazy women and the common denominator. Enoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 193: I Blame Tennis Moms
New Year, Same us! We are back and the guys discuss their bets for the upcoming playoffs in college and pro football and we talk to Shea about his issues with his wife and who's to blame for his martial woes. We also review Dan's holiday party plus more, enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 192: Ed Hardy Shirt
On today's episode we talk to Bad Larry about getting a new boss at his "job", we have a new Diego Pavia award winner and Shea talks about actually getting invited to Dan's Christmas party plus much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 191: I Like To Watch
On today's episode Dan talks to Bad Larry about their dinner together in Maine, Shea in Irving talks about his wife's upcoming birthday and the guys have a problem with Dylan's bet on the Jets this weekend, plus a whole lot more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 190: Wrong Show
Today we are joined by Jedi from Maine Cabin Masters, we talk to him about his career and his start in gambling. Also we talk to Bad Larry about his whereabouts and Dylan's terrible parlay bets continuing. Plus much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 189: I'm Actually Excited
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Today we talk to Bad Larry who we guess is at work and per usual he complains about the lines on his bets, we also to Shea in Irving about how excited he was about his Cowboys making a comeback against the Eagles. We discuss why Dylan wore a dress on the show today plus much more including Dan possibly doing molly. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 188: Mario Takes a Gamble
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Episode 187: Open Invitation
Today we start by asking Bad Larry if he's going to leave Ray's for lunch? Also we get into our bets this week and dare I say Dylan had a great week of bets? Also Dan tells Shea in Irving who his celebrity lookalike is. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 186: Deport Tom Brady
On today's episode we talk to Shea in Irving about watching the Cowboys with one of his kids, we talk to Bad Larry about his "job" and what that entails, plus we get into this week's bets. Also Shea continues to talk bad about the state of Ohio. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 185: Fent Or Football
Today the guys talk to Bad Larry about him missing Dan over the weekend, they also get into their bets and we delve into how the Diego Pavia Award got started. Shea in Irving gives us his thoughts on Halloween and what is Ohio known for? Plus much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 184: Third Shift
Today we start the show by talking about how famous Bad Larry is in South Bend, Indiana. We discuss the gambling scandal with Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, then we get into our bets for this coming week. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 183: Just Die
They boys recap their bets and place new ones from South Bend, Indiana!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 182: No Thank You
On today's show we talk to Shea in Irving about his podcast with the roommate and we play sound of the roommate mentioning Dan. Also we get into this week's bets and we discuss whether anyone follows Dylan's betting methods. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 181: Back in Jersey
Bad Larry is back at Ray's in New Jersey! We go over last week's bets and hand out the Diego Pavia award and Dylan compares Pavia to a former Heisman trophy winner. Also we get into this week's bets plus much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 180: Trick Advisor
On today's episode we start off by asking Bad Larry where in the world he is, the guys go over last week's bets and give us the Diego Pavia award. Also we go over this week's bets which includes the Ryder Cup which is lighting a fire under Shea in Irving. Plus much more wild thoughts from the guys. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 179: True American
DISCLAIMER: Audio is hollow due to technical difficulties. Our apologies, we will be back and better than ever next week. On today's episode Shea talks about his issues with betting NFL and the guys discuss countries they would love to go to plus much more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 178: Allegedly
On today's episode we guess where in the world Bad Larry is, we get into last week's picks and who won the Diego Pavia Award. Shea talks to the guys about his favorite place to use the bathroom which threw everyone off. Also Bad Larry does what he does best...complain about the lines. Plus much more wild thoughts from all of these guys. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 177: The Real Donkey
On today's episode Dan discusses with Shea in Irving about watching the Cowboys/Eagles game on Thursday night, we talk to Bad Larry about where he is and how long he'll be there. Plus we get into NFL bets and more college bets. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 176: I Feel Guilty feat Sammy P
Today we are joined by one of our favorites Sammy P, he takes a victory lap on helping the guys win some money from last football season plus he gives us some futures bets he's got coming up. Plus Shea in Irving gives his answer on whether or not he'll join Dan on the couch to watch the Cowboys opening night. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 175: Clean Slate
On today's episode we interrupt Bad Larry while he's playing some sort of game, Dan talks to Shea in Irving about the Cowboys documentary on Netflix, DP asks the guys if they're going to take this football season seriously after their awful offseason. The guys educate DP on the term "code switching". Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 174: No More Dons
On today's episode we talk to Bad Larry who's staying in a hotel this weekend and he tells us why. Also Shea in Irving has another meltdown talking about Jerry Jones ruining his Cowboys. We get to our bets and Dan asks Dylan about his "hot" streak. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 173: Don't Bet On Them
On today's episode we talk to Shea in Irving who's in a remote location and Bad Larry is playing games instead of focusing, we also get into why Dylan is on a losing streak with his bets plus much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 172: Mission Accomplished
On today's episode the guys react in real time to the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, also the guys talk about their trip to Las Vegas plus the guys make some bets plus more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 171: Live From Tahoe
Dan and the guys are live from Lake Tahoe, where they go over their bets and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 170: Soul Searching
On today's episode we talk to the guys about their trip to NYC to watch darts and we discuss why certain guys didn't make the trip to the Big Apple. Also Bad Larry has an epiphany when it comes to his gambling habits. Plus much more, enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 169: Not Enough Sucking
Today we start by talking about Bad Larry about his etiquette while a live national radio show is going on, we talk about a range of topics from Katy Perry to Shea having more kids to Shea's recreational activities, plus a couple of bets are made. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 168: Shea or Shai
Today we start by looking for Shea in Irving who's still not back from his romantic getaway (we think) plus we get to this week's picks and Dan asks a really important question...who's more valuable? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Shea in Irving? EnjoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 167: My Dads Are Fighting
On today's episode we talk to Shea while he's on his romantic get away in Italy, we go over this week's bets and the guys have an issue with the trip to Vegas plus much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 166: Just A Thursday
On today's episode Dan questions Bad Larry's current job status, also Dan is going out to golf with Dylan and Ray so we discuss who's the best golfer. We also get into Ray making another mistake on the sheet and if he should be punished and we get into some bets. Plus Shea talks about his upcoming trip to Italy. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 165: Off Week
Today we go over the tough week that the guys had betting wise, Shea talks to us about his upcoming trip with his roommate and we interrupt Bad Larry while he's doing something really important. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 164: Dried Out Prune
On today's episode we talk to Dan about the show not winning the Sports Emmy last night, but he explains why that wasn't the worst part of his night. The guys get into the bets for this week and there's one sport that they want to stop betting on. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 163: Rosetta Stoned
Today we are all over the place, we start off with talking to Shea about his haircut and wardrobe. Next we talk to Bad Larry inviting the guys down to New Jersey to see horse racing and if Dan and the guys will be going to Magic City while in Atlanta to tape Family Feud. Oh and we get to bets also. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 162: I Could Medal
On today's episode we discuss something random...whether or not Ray could medal in the Olympics, no not the regular Olympics. Also we talk to Shea in Irving about the Cowboys trading for George Pickens and everyone places their bets for the NBA Playoffs and Golf. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 161: Bring The Kids
We are back in the mancave and nothing has changed between Dan and the guys. Dylan had a great week finally so we discuss that with him, Shea in Irving talks about his week without his roommate, plus much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 160- Toe the Line
On this episode, we recap last week's bets live from Green Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 159: The Male Paula Deen
On today's episode we go over last weeks bets which per usual has Dylan at the bottom of the barrel. We wonder if Shea in Irving has something in common with Paula Deen besides the obvious. Also we talk to Bad Larry about possibly hosting us at a golf course in New Jersey plus much more. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 158: Audience Of One
On today's episode we start off with Bad Larry walking around Philadelphia, also we get into the guys' bets which obviously did not go well. Shea in Irving reveals to us that he may be running for office! Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 157: Tears in Public
Today we talk to the guys about a ton of different topics which include Dan and Bad Larry meeting up in Maine, Shea and Dylan going to a minor league football game plus we actually get to some bets where guess what? Bad Larry complains again. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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