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From the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz and company share their unique perspectives on all-things sports, pop-culture and more. This is the place for original content from Le Batard and Stugotz, including the daily “Local Hour” generally focusing on the South Florida scene, th...
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In the postgame show, Juju Gotti referenced "We're All Gonna Die-nosaur!" as a work associated with David Wallace Wells, noting that Dan seemed tired of hearing about its tone or content. The comment was more of a passing remark than a recommendation, highlighting a point of contention rather than praising the book.
This book was referenced as the work made by David Wallace Wells, whose tone or content seemed to be a point of contention in a previous interaction with Dan.
Brother, from the makers and the creators of We're All Gonna Die, Dan Levittard is tired of hearing about what's going on right now.
The book was briefly brought up as the title of a work written by Dan Hurley's father, which Woj co-authored, without any further discussion or endorsement. The hosts simply noted its existence during the episode.
This was mentioned as the title of the book written by Dan Hurley's father, with whom Woj co-authored a book.
By the way, it was called Me Maximum, the title of that book.
What the Animal Kingdom Can Teach Us About Survival, Fear and Family (Animal Conservation, True Story)
The hosts highlighted the book as a fitting Father's Day gift, noting its compelling story about the character Quasi becoming a great father. Greg Cody and Ron McGill (Magill) promoted the signed, discounted edition during a June 15th promotion, emphasizing its focus on family and the lessons from the animal kingdom.
The hosts discussed that the book, co-written by Ron McGill and Greg Cody, was a great story about fathers, particularly focusing on the character Quasi becoming a great father. Signed editions of the book were being offered as part of a Father's Day promotion.
Ron's book with me, our book, The Pride of a Lion, is part of a Father's Day promotion going on right now through June 15th by my publisher, Mango Publishing.
Along with The Pride of a Lion, there is a wide selection of other books that are also discounted and make for perfect gifts for all the dads in your life.
Signed by both of us.
And it is a great Father's Day because it talks about the great father that Quasi becomes.
How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too
The show highlighted Jay Glazer's book as a way to shift the conversation from mental health challenges to building mental wealth, noting his career transition and desire to give people language for these topics. Dan Le Batard introduced the title and Glazer explained that he wrote it to spark dialogue and encourage listeners to turn their own struggles into motivation. The discussion presented the book as a valuable tool for starting meaningful conversations about depression and anxiety.
The book was discussed in the context of Jay Glazer's career transition from focusing solely on mental health to promoting mental wealth. The speaker mentioned that the book was written to start conversations around mental health.
He is the author of Unbreakable, How I Turn My Depression and Anxiety Into Motivation. And you can too.
I wrote a mental health book a couple years ago to get us to have words so we can start having this conversation with each other because we need to walk this walk together.
The Fifty Shades Trilogy was brought up in a holiday‑present segment, where Poppy read aloud explicit, suggestive passages as a comedic gag. The hosts treated the book humorously rather than endorsing it as a serious recommendation.
The book was referenced during a segment about holiday presents, with explicit and suggestive passages being read aloud.
It's Poppy's Fifty Shades of Christmas.
He breathed and he let go. My name a benediction. His body pressing down on me. His elbows and his hands on either side of my face. On his lips as he finds his release.
Christian squirts baby oil into his hand and then rubs my behind with careful tenderness.
Studies in English Working Class History 1832–1982
The book was intended to be about the successful second run of the New England Patriots from 2014 to 2018, following their earlier success in the 2000s.
The third book was actually going to be about the the last five years in New England.
— Episode: GBF- Santa Paws
The book was intended to be about the successful second run of the New England Patriots from 2014 to 2018, following their earlier success in the 2000s.
The third book was actually going to be about the the last five years in New England.
But if you look at the last five years, the last five years of New England, the success that they had three Super Bowls, we won two together, a conference championship loss, those kind of things.
You know, it was the book is going to be about the second run. You know, like we've made the first run back in the early 2000s.
Modern wicked fairy tales for adults.
In a local hour segment, Dan Le Batard referenced the book as "Poppy's Fifty Shades of Christmas" and read an explicit excerpt aloud for comedic effect, without offering a recommendation. The mention was purely for humor rather than endorsement.
The book was referenced as Poppy's "Fifty Shades of Christmas," which was read aloud in a highly suggestive and explicit manner to open the show.
It's Poppy's Fifty Shades of Christmas. You're welcome.
I groan and run my fingernails across his neck. And he gasp, a strangled moan.
During the South Beach Sessions episode, Lewis Black mentioned his book Me of Little Faith, explaining that he wrote it to recount his personal experiences with religion and spirituality.
He wrote this book to go through the various experiences he had concerning religion and spirituality.
And, uh, uh, I wrote a book. It's Me of Little Faith and, uh, in which I kind of went through all of the experiences that I'd had in terms of religion.
Witty Satire Debunking the Myth of New and Improved
In the postgame Spliff Notes episode, guest Greg Cote talked about his self‑authored satire collection, Back in My Day, noting it compiled roughly 100–150 “back‑in‑my‑day” entries, many of which were original or long‑forgotten jokes. He described it as the first anniversary edition of his series, and the hosts treated the mention as a brief promotion rather than a strong endorsement.
Greg mentioned that he wrote a "back in my day book" containing about 100 to 150 entries, some of which were original or hadn't been heard in years.
I wrote a Back in My Day book. You want to hear Back in My Days? There's about a hundred of them in here.
It's the first anniversary book of Back in My Days.
A Western
Dave Hyde wrote a book titled "Swagger" with Jimmy Johnson, which the speakers noted was a big book.
He also has swagger with Jimmy Johnson.
— Episode: The Big Suey: Is The NHL Better Than The...
Dave Hyde wrote a book titled "Swagger" with Jimmy Johnson, which the speakers noted was a big book.
He also has swagger with Jimmy Johnson.
The episode noted that Dave Hyde co-authored the book Perfection with Bob Graci, mentioning it as a noteworthy title. The hosts referenced the book briefly without an in‑depth discussion.
Dave Hyde co-authored "Perfection" with Bob Graci, which was also mentioned as a significant book.
He also has Perfection with Bob Greasy.
The Untold Story of the Miami Dolphins
In the episode, Billy briefly referenced Dave Hyde's Still Perfect, noting that it tells the untold story of the 1972 Miami Dolphins. The mention was limited to acknowledging the book's focus on Dolphins history without a strong endorsement.
Dave Hyde wrote "Still Perfect, the untold story of the 1972 dolphins," indicating his focus on Miami Dolphins history.
Then he has Still Perfect, the untold story of the 1972 dolphins.
Legends and Memories from South Florida's Most Celebrated Team
The book "The Dolphins at 50: Legends and Memories" by Dave Hyde was briefly mentioned during a discussion about sports books, where the hosts noted it alongside a potential upcoming title by Greg Cody on the same topic. No specific endorsement or critique was given, and it was referenced only in passing.
Dave Hyde authored "Dolphins at 50, legends and memories," which the speakers compared to Greg Cody's potential book on the same subject.
And then The Dolphins at 50, legends and memories.
A Western
This book by Dave Hyde was mentioned in the context of comparing his stature as a columnist to Greg Cody's, noting it was a big book he wrote.
He also has swagger. Jimmy Johnson's book. With Jimmy Johnson.
— Episode: The Big Suey: Is The NHL Better Than The...
This book by Dave Hyde was mentioned in the context of comparing his stature as a columnist to Greg Cody's, noting it was a big book he wrote.
He also has swagger. Jimmy Johnson's book. With Jimmy Johnson.
The book "Perfection" was mentioned briefly when Dave Hyde listed his published works, noting he co‑authored it with Bob Griese. The hosts referenced it in passing without detailed discussion.
Dave Hyde co-authored this book with Bob Griese, which was brought up when listing his published works.
He also has Perfection with Bob Greasy.
The Untold Story of the Miami Dolphins
The book was briefly mentioned during the episode as part of Dave Hyde's list of publications, noting that it tells the untold story of the 1972 Miami Dolphins. No specific endorsement or critique was offered, and it was simply referenced in passing.
This book, described as the untold story of the 1972 Dolphins, was listed among Dave Hyde's published works.
Then he has Still Perfect, the untold story of the 1972 dolphins.
Legends and Memories from South Florida's Most Celebrated Team
The show briefly referenced Dave Hyde's "The Dolphins at 50: Legends and Memories," noting it as a commemorative book about the team's 50th anniversary and comparing it to a potential work by Greg Cody. Billy mentioned the title during a broader sports discussion, without offering a strong endorsement.
Dave Hyde wrote this book about the Dolphins' 50th anniversary, which was compared to a potential book by Greg Cody.
And then The Dolphins at 50, legends and memories.
The Miami Dolphins
In the episode "The Big Suey: Is The NHL Better Than The NBA?", Billy referenced Greg Cote's "Fins at 50" as a possible comparison to Dave Hyde's "Dolphins at 50," noting it in passing without elaboration. The book was mentioned briefly as an alternative Dolphins history title.
This book by Greg Cody about the Dolphins was mentioned as a potential comparison point against Dave Hyde's 'Dolphins at 50'.
He's Fins at 50.
A Parody in a Cookbook
During the local hour segment, Dan performed a sexually explicit reading from Fifty Shades of Chicken, highlighting its parody nature with vivid descriptions of intimate acts and sensations. He quoted lines such as "At the touch of the leather, I quiver and gasp" and other graphic passages, using the book as comedic material rather than a serious recommendation.
A sexually explicit reading was performed from this book, featuring descriptions of intimate acts and sensations.
It's Poppy's Fifty Shades of Christmas.
At the touch of the leather, I quiver and gasp.
He walks around me again, trailing the crop around the middle of my body. He has a small groove or carvings.
His fingers trail between my buttocks, spreading oil. Instantly, the plug starts to vibrate down there. It feels alien, full, forbidden, but oh, so good.
Modern wicked fairy tales for adults.
During a holiday segment, the hosts read a passage from the book, noting it as "Poppy's Fifty Shades of Christmas" and highlighting its explicit, adult fairy‑tale content. The reading was presented for comedic and novelty effect rather than as a serious recommendation. The overall tone was light‑hearted and the book was treated as a quirky, adult‑oriented piece.
A segment of the book was read aloud during the show, featuring explicit romantic and sensual content involving characters named Christian and describing intimate acts.
It's Poppy's Fifty Shades of Christmas.
Christian trails a spoonful of ice cream down the center of my body. He kisses each of my breast and the finish of my nipples hard.
I open wider and he slides a large cool metal object between my... Sitting beside me, he gently pulls my sweatpants down. Up and down like a horse drawers.
He flexes his hips so his... pushes against me. Yes, right there.
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