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The Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes Trailer | Hour 3
Dan Le Batard and the crew discuss the recent trailer for Nathan Fielder's documentary on Elizabeth Holmes, the time zone confusion for the 49ers in Australia, and the White Sox's promotional efforts.
Listen on the show ↗Key takeaways
- ⏰Kyle Shanahan was disoriented by the time changes in Australia, leading to humorous confusion about the days of the week.01:02
- ✈️Raheem Morris missed his 50th birthday due to the international date line while flying from San Francisco to Australia.02:55
- 💡A power outage at the Florida State game led to sub-optimal lighting and a chaotic game with a scoreboard displaying "not the official time."03:40
- 🎾A tennis player at the US Open complained about the smell of weed during her match, leading to a discussion about public cannabis consumption.05:41
- 🎬Nathan Fielder is creating a three-hour documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, which promises to be an awkward and intense viewing experience.08:12
- 😂Amin humorously suggests that ESPN's new editor-in-chief, Fibula, might be responsible for perceived misreporting, leading to a comedic segment.18:12
Chapters
- 0:48Funniest Sports Moments of the Week
- 7:13Baseball Promotions and the Hot Dog Race
- 9:01Tennis, Weed, and Missing Out
- 13:32The Elizabeth Holmes Documentary and Nathan Fielder's Awkward Genius
- 26:53Amin's Weekend Observations: Messages and Promotions
- 33:49The White Sox and Promotional Extravaganza
- 1:05:39Driving Under the Influence and Accountability
- 1:09:07Final Thoughts and Upcoming Attractions
The digest
This episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz delves into a variety of topics, from the peculiar humor of Nathan Fielder's latest project to the logistical nightmares of international sports. The crew, including Dan, Stugotz, Amin, David, Chris, and Tony, offer their unique perspectives and comedic takes on the week's most talked-about events.
The Funniest Sports Moments of the Week
The segment kicks off with a discussion about the funniest sports moments of the week. Chris Wittyngham highlights the San Francisco 49ers' travel to Australia for a Thursday game against the Rams. Due to the significant time difference, head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed confusion, stating that when he looks at his clock, it's a different day, leading him to call Tuesday 'Wednesday' and Monday 'Sunday.' This time zone disorientation, where their Friday practice in Australia is Thursday in the US, prompted Shanahan to declare, "Don't ever make me do that again." Dan humorously suggests that if everyone were on "the Lord's time zone," this wouldn't be an issue, a sentiment quickly dismissed by David, who points out the sun's role in time zones. Chris also brings up the bizarre situation at the Florida State game, where a power outage caused a transformer to blow, leading to sub-optimal lighting conditions. The game continued with four turnovers, and the scoreboard even displayed "not the official time," creating a chaotic and "discombobulating" experience for fans and players alike. David likens this to NBA games where the 24-second clock is off, causing confusion about when it will expire.
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- Baseball Promotions and the Hot Dog Race
- Tennis, Weed, and Missing Out
- The Elizabeth Holmes Documentary and Nathan Fielder's Awkward Genius
- Amin's Weekend Observations: Messages and Promotions
- The White Sox and Promotional Extravaganza
- Driving Under the Influence and Accountability
- Final Thoughts and Upcoming Attractions
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