Hour 3: Zaslow's Interactive Movie Proposal (feat. Bobby Wagner)

The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz41mApril 23, 2026

Get the full intelligence

Search transcripts, export clips, track mentions, and explore all topics from “Hour 3: Zaslow's Interactive Movie Proposal (feat. Bobby Wagner)” inside PodZeus.

AI-Generated Summary

In this episode of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, the hosts dive into a mix of sports, entertainment, and cultural commentary, beginning with a deep dive into Kalen DeBoer's lucrative college football contract and the absurd perks that come with it. The conversation shifts to the highly anticipated remake of Miami Vice, now titled Miami Vice 85, with excitement building over its 1980s period setting, Michael Mann’s involvement, and the casting of Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as Crockett and Tubbs. The hosts express concern over the critical reception of the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael,' which is being panned despite its star power, and debate the ethical trade-offs when estates control music rights and demand sanitized narratives. This leads to a broader discussion about the power of entertainment estates and the loss of artistic truth in favor of commercial access. The episode then transitions into a baseball-focused segment, where guest Bobby Wagner joins to discuss the Mets' 11-game losing streak and the Dodgers' recent loss to the Rockies—sparking a playful debate over whether the Rockies were cheating. The hosts also highlight Jose Soriano’s dominant start for the Angels and praise emerging stars like Andy Pajez and Jordan Alvarez. The episode closes with a nostalgic trivia game on 2005 MLB walks, culminating in a dramatic win for Jeremy after a tense back-and-forth.

Key Takeaways
1

Estate control over music rights often forces filmmakers to sanitize controversial stories, sacrificing truth for access.

2

The 1980s aesthetic of Miami Vice is being faithfully recreated in the new film, making it a nostalgic and stylistic triumph.

3

Jose Soriano’s 5-0 start with the Angels is not a fluke—his advanced metrics suggest genuine dominance.

4

The Mets' losing streak has led a fan to emotionally disengage, proving that fandom can be self-destructive.

5

Baseball’s 'pitch clock' culture is evolving, and fan engagement is now tied to real-time strategy and emotional investment.

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Kalen DeBoer's $12.5M Contract and the Perks

The hosts open with disbelief over Kalen DeBoer's massive college football contract, highlighting the absurd perks like private jet access, free travel for family, and a $16,800 annual car allowance.

2:00
3 min

Miami Vice 85: A Nostalgic Rebirth

This is how we want to see Miami Vice. We don't want to see modern haircuts and modern fashion, although it was a banger, non-point doing In the Air Tonight.

Highlight
5:00
5 min

The Michael Jackson Movie: Truth vs. Access

You can't really get the rights to the music if the family doesn't approve. We saw this with the Prince documentary. We saw this with the Queen film.

Highlight
10:00
7 min

The Power of Estates in Entertainment

The movie has been made and will never see the light of day because you need the music. And that's the trade. You good with that? No, no.

Highlight
17:00
13 min

Baseball Trivia and the Mets' Collapse

The hosts play a 2005 MLB walks trivia game with guest Bobby Wagner, while discussing the Mets’ 11-game losing streak and the emotional toll on fans.

High-Impact Quotes
The movie has been made and will never see the light of day because you need the music. And that's the trade. You good with that? No, no.
Dan Le Batard14:38
Viral: 90.0
This is how we want to see Miami Vice. We don't want to see modern haircuts and modern fashion, although it was a banger, non-point doing In the Air Tonight.
Dan Le Batard3:18
Viral: 85.0
You can't really get the rights to the music if the family doesn't approve. We saw this with the Prince documentary. We saw this with the Queen film.
Stugotz7:38
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Hosts

Dan Le BatardStugotz

Guest

Bobby Wagner
Topics Discussed
Biopics and Estate Control90%Music Rights in Film88%Miami Vice Remake85%Nostalgia in Entertainment82%Pitching Dominance and Analytics80%Baseball Trivia and Fan Culture75%Emotional Toll of Sports Fandom70%College Football Contracts65%
People & Brands

Michael Jackson

person

15xMixed

Miami Vice

media

12xPositive

The Mets

other

12xNegative

Bobby Wagner

person

10xPositive

Prince

person

6xPositive

Jose Soriano

person

6xPositive

Roger Ebert

person

5xNeutral

Ezra Edelman

person

5xPositive

Kalen DeBoer

person

5xNeutral

The Dodgers

other

5xNeutral

Get the full intelligence

Search transcripts, export clips, track mentions, and explore all topics from “Hour 3: Zaslow's Interactive Movie Proposal (feat. Bobby Wagner)” inside PodZeus.

Start discovering podcast insights today

Start with a 7-day trial and explore a growing catalog of popular podcasts. No credit card required.

No credit card required • 7-day trial • Cancel anytime