Chris Cote Makes One of the Most Shocking Revelations in Show History | Local Hour

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz41mMay 6, 2026

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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz delivers a high-energy, chaotic episode packed with sports banter, celebrity gossip, and a major personal revelation that sends shockwaves through the studio. The episode opens with a sponsor segment for AugsMoney and Miller Lite, setting a playful tone before diving into the NHL draft lottery, where the Toronto Maple Leafs' win sparks conspiracy theories about rigging—despite the transparent, viewer-friendly process. The hosts dissect the absurdity of the Marlins' $300 mystery box, which contains unauthentic, low-value items, highlighting the team's budget constraints and poor marketing. The real drama unfolds when Chris Cote makes a jaw-dropping confession about imagining his wife’s sister during intimate moments with his wife, a revelation that shocks the panel and triggers a cascade of reactions, including mock outrage, comedic speculation, and a dramatic 'secret service' intervention by Dave. The episode then pivots to a heated discussion about Michael Yormark’s potential hiring as University of Miami’s athletic director, with guests condemning him as a toxic, incompetent executive who ruined the Florida Panthers’ culture. The segment ends with the 'Love Doctor' offering advice for Mother’s Day, blending humor with genuine emotional insight. The episode is a masterclass in comedic timing, emotional escalation, and unfiltered honesty.

Key Takeaways
1

Chris Cote’s admission about imagining his wife’s sister during intimacy is a career-defining moment of vulnerability and shock.

2

The Marlins’ $300 mystery box is a cautionary tale about poor marketing and fan exploitation.

3

Michael Yormark’s legacy as a toxic, ineffective leader makes him a universally rejected candidate for Miami’s athletic director role.

4

Transparency in sports drafts (like the NHL’s) can still be met with conspiracy theories, proving that trust is hard to earn.

5

The 'Love Doctor' segment provides a rare moment of emotional depth amid the chaos, showing the show’s ability to balance humor with real advice.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

The NHL Draft Lottery & Conspiracy Theories

It was so cool though because I've never seen this before, certainly with the NBA, which we always watch every year. It happens. Behind closed, Ernst & Young. They're above board. They would never cheat.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

The Marlins' $300 Mystery Box Debacle

This is the team in baseball with the second lowest payroll with one player on the entire roster making a major league set. What do you expect?

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Chris Cote’s Shocking Confession

There are times, you know, in marriage, you know, you're going through... We know. You know, you're like, oh, it's just... I don't like where this is headed. I do. Where sometimes you just, like, if you're trying to keep things fresh, you just imagine it's the other person.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

The Michael Yormark Controversy

He was the worst kind of person to work for because it wasn't just that he was abrasive. Look, I've run into different managers. Some people aren't people people. and they still get results he didn't get results a dozen years in this market of them being an embarrassment.

Highlight
40:00
1 min

The Love Doctor & Mother’s Day Advice

The episode closes with the 'Love Doctor' (Greg) offering relationship advice for Mother’s Day, blending humor with genuine insight. The segment serves as a poignant counterpoint to the earlier chaos, reminding listeners that vulnerability and connection matter—even in a show built on chaos.

High-Impact Quotes
There are times, you know, in marriage, you know, you're going through... We know. You know, you're like, oh, it's just... I don't like where this is headed. I do. Where sometimes you just, like, if you're trying to keep things fresh, you just imagine it's the other person.
Chris Cote11:55
Viral: 95.0
He was the worst kind of person to work for because it wasn't just that he was abrasive. Look, I've run into different managers. Some people aren't people people. and they still get results he didn't get results a dozen years in this market of them being an embarrassment.
Mike Ryan38:54
Viral: 88.0
It was so cool though because I've never seen this before, certainly with the NBA, which we always watch every year. It happens. Behind closed, Ernst & Young. They're above board. They would never cheat.
Dan Le Batard3:19
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Hosts

Dan Le BatardStugotz

Guests

Chris CoteMike RyanGreg
Topics Discussed
Marital Intimacy & Relationships95%NHL Draft Lottery90%Toxic Workplace Culture90%Athletic Director Hiring Process88%Sports Conspiracy Theories85%Fan Experience & Merchandising80%Sports Media & Podcast Culture75%Mother’s Day & Love Advice70%
People & Brands

Dan Le Batard

person

20xPositive

Stugotz

person

18xPositive

Chris Cote

person

15xMixed

Michael Yormark

person

12xNegative

Florida Panthers

other

10xNegative

Greg

person

8xPositive

University of Miami

organization

8xNeutral

Marlins

other

7xNegative

Toronto Maple Leafs

other

6xNeutral

Mike Ryan

person

6xPositive

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