Dan Opens Up About the Last Two Years | The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Dan and Mike begin this hour with a conversation surrounding grief and prioritizing family over work after Dan read the story of Marvin Jones Jr. stepping away from the NFL. Dan reveals some sobering details of what the Le Batard family has been going through over the last couple of years. He also explains WHY he and parts of the crew have spent these last two weeks in Los Angeles. Plus, Dan and Mike Ryan discuss a now-scrapped segment where Dan and Mike Schur bloviated about the excellent Philadelphia Phillies team and fan base.
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[@colleenthornbrugh6399]

Dan sharing his loss; is the highest compliment he gives us as the audience.

[@rosslaverdure]

True.

[@bcg5175]

too bad it’s too little too late

[@shaneclement1194]

@@bcg5175not hating, genuinely curious what do you mean by that?

[@billybobby5247]

I'll hate, this dude clowned on Mike Buddenholzer when his brother died in the Bucks series. Karma is a b huh dan?

[@mattwetters7031]

I think it's great he's sharing.

[@TheKyoput]

We love you, Dan. This show make me so happy on a daily basis and I really need you to know that is because of you.

[@davidhealy4051]

Dan is a liberal who supports abortion. Fuck his pain

[@greggweiner8948]

yep

[@MikeSampson-vn5er]

We love you Dan U are in my thoughts ive been a fan since your wqam days

[@berndawg32]

Thank you Dan...

[@zachbaker8990]

Thank you Dan...... Thank you Dan...... Thank you Dan.......

[@Kr3zyBoyMik3]

I’ve been listening for over 15 years and will always continue to do so for things like this. We appreciate you Dan and we are here brother

[@davidhealy4051]

Dan is a liberal who supports abortion. Fuck his pain

[@asceticblur]

Jesus Christ Dan. I knew you were hurting but I never knew how deep the pain went. We love you Dan. We all love you and we all empathize. We all believe in you and things will get better. I promise.

[@carlosalvidrez9268]

Dan, it takes a real man to do what you did today. Thank you for opening up. Some days, I wish I could be as brave as you were today. Thank you Dan

[@elijahsch929]

What other personality as influential as Dan would open up like this to such a large audience? We're blessed to have you and the rest of the crew, Dan. The support and love in these comments only matches some of the support and love you've given us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, brother.

[@davidhealy4051]

He is a liberal who supports abortion. Dan doesn't know right from wrong

[@melvinwhite]

Dan really opens up and is really transparent about his life and his struggles with mental health recently. I hope Dan can find the peace and life balance to live a healthy life. Dan is such a caring man. Dan deserves respect for leading the show through the last two years.

[@davidhealy4051]

Dan is a liberal who supports abortion. Fuck his pain

[@jensgronning4436]

He’s not a caring man. He gets off on canceling people and spouting divisive rhetoric.

[@AGVA4]

Thank you Dan for still being with us after all that has happened. Words cannot describe how much you have given to the world.

[@sutliff5556]

I felt extremely heartbroken to hear about the incident with Papi. His joy and laughter on HQ was truly one of the best things on ESPN, a nice break from people arguing about nonsense with the rest of what is on that channel. I hope he's on a better medication now with less side-effects and doing better.

[@Vintagetube310]

Completely agree. Papi is the best love papi so much as if I knew him personally

[@tlb2683]

That was crushing

[@JoseRodriguez-rn3mu]

I lost my brother and father in a three month span 12 years ago and this show helped me get thru some of my darkest times, I’ll always appreciate Dan for that, he’s been one of the most consistent things in my life for almost 20 years and I will never take that for granted, THANK YOU DAN, we love u ❤️

[@literofcola]

I was baffled by Mike's hostility in the opening to this. Like, does he not know what this is about!? Turns out, no. But I was right there with him on the baseball content. All the best, Dan and fam.

[@kyleworlitz4617]

Doesn’t seem the best at reading emotional cues lol. But nice guy.

[@paulshauger3132]

Thank you Dan.

[@beane10]

All the love to you and your family Dan! Thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable. Stay strong and keep fighting the good fight!

[@gregyoung2957]

Dan, thank you for what you have done throughout the years. I went through a stretch the was similar, losing a child, brother, and mother within a year. It is impossible to be your best when so much trauma hits you, but you have to put one foot in front of the other, make tough decisions and not look back. Take the time you need and your audience will understand. You deserve the break for all the joy you've brought to so many. Much love.❤

[@davidhealy4051]

Dan is a liberal who supports abortion. Fuck his pain

[@DamianGshow]

Damn it I'm crying now..Dan you are loved and appreciated by all your families. You are a wonderful human and we love you and I thank you for your vulnerability. You and the show were the reason I went to broadcasting school. ❤❤

[@scionnole]

Grew up reading Dan in the Miami Herald and listening on WQAM to ESPN and now Meadowlark..Thank you for always being honest and me and many others will always be here to support!

[@colleenthornbrugh6399]

Totally understand Dan's grief. That sense of responsibility

[@1970Gambino]

Life's tough man.... Everyone you see throughout the day going through something... You just don't know about it...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joshmcgowen8090]

Dan, you are in our thoughts and prayers! Thanks for opening up and explaining how grief has affected you.

[@VGUSesko]

I could watch anything I want on KZbin and I'm here watching what I grew up with and who I grew up with. Nothing but love to Dan and the FAMILY.

[@odhere]

I’ve never been disappointed with these guys. They’ll never know all they’ve done for me every day for 14 years now. I’m on this ride forever. No expectations, just want them to know how much I appreciate them and cherish the laughs, memories and thought provoking conversations we’ve shared along the way. Thank you Dan, Mike and team.

[@greggweiner8948]

same.

[@thericster5541]

Dan, much respect for your continued transparency about your family life and the challenges you’ve experienced. You’re helping someone out here who needs to hear this openness. Hopefully that is some small consolation

[@Bearjew927]

Dan my brother was the one that got me into your show since the days of 790 and hoch. Your show has gotten me through some of the toughest times in my life for the last decade. I thank you for everything and I hope you can find the time to heal, no matter how long it takes. 🙏🏻

[@jasonreiswig7591]

I’m so grateful for you two…and as Mike said, you’ve built a family Dan. Praying for you, yours, and all the crew around you. Keep being you and don’t apologize to anyone. Your voice and your vision for your company and family is something that I believe…so many people believe in 🫂❤️

[@Djpiglatin187]

We love you Dan and papi and mami

[@bonejester]

We! Love! Dan! We! Love! Dan! We! Love! Dan!

[@davidneil8917]

Dan my son die last year. Your show helped me through some hard times.I wish I could return the favor thank-you 😢

[@rawdikulus1]

This episode is exactly why I keep watching…..no one does “this” better..:

[@colinvalencic9465]

Not going to lie, I was annoyed when I saw this caption in my feed. Over the last 6-months I’ve admittedly grown frustrated with my listening experience because it hasn’t done what it had done for me in the past for me. While struggling through another sleepless night driven by depression and anxiety I decided to give a listen at 4am. I didn’t expect to have the emotional response that came, but it and this was a therapeutic experience. Dan always says, people want to be around the show because it feels like your hanging out with a friends and family and I’ve never felt that more. I appreciate anyone who read this! If you can hear me, just understand I am sorry (extreme Action Bronson voice)

[@julianharley9428]

The emotional honesty that Dan shares is really what I admire about him the most. I try to emulate it, and I hope to surround myself with people who accept me like Mike Ryan does Dan. What this crew has is something special that I appreciate every day. Thank you Dan, we love you

[@static1217]

Dan, I take care of my 92 year old grandfather. I can relate to this. You're a stand up guy Dan!!

[@dome904]

Dan i love you. You have helped me thru the mental health that the military put me thru during covid. You and Bomani were the only escapes i could get to to get me through it. We as listners care about you and we thank you for the vulnerability.

[@changingways28]

I had no idea... Dan I can't thank you and the show enough for everything you have done for me! My life and my mental health wouldn't be what it is if it wasn't for this show. I love everyone with this show unconditionally and will always be praying for you!

[@Djpiglatin187]

This show is the highlight of my day. All of it is honest and gold!

[@17thNO]

Dan, you and your family has been part of my entertainment life for 15+ years. I hope you will have the strength to get through everything you are going through. You are in my thoughts. I am so sorry that you had those terrible things going on in your life.

[@jameslowe971]

Love you guys. Thank you for being there for us through it all. ❤

[@IrishWeegee]

[0:00-12:22] Prioritizing family over work [12:23-26:49] Persevering through struggles [26:50-39:22] Scrapped Phillies segment Dan & Mike in LA Love you Dan, you've gone through so much while providing the funny for the rest of us. Wishing you comfort and strength as you continue to navigate these troubles that have unfairly made you and your family suffer.

[@LaCheeserie]

Love the Marvin Jones, Jr. on ramp. Seriously though, love you Danny! The way you are willing and able to open up is some brave ish. Thank you for being you and for this playpen of a show.

[@jaredb9909]

Dan I lost my sister to cancer cut down at just 23 years old and had my dad only in his early 60s succumb also to cancer so I understand. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do is go to work at my dead end service job knowing my family was hurting and needing me. I respect you so much for working through that. I know it doesn’t feel like it now but on the other side of that shaken confidence where everything just feels off is a strength you can’t believe.

[@nickmacon300]

*Chris Cote voice*: Love-you-dan! Love-you-dan! Love-you-dan! Everybody say it with me! LOVE YOU DAN!!! LOVE YOU DAN!!! LOVE YOU DAN!!! ❤️

[@nickstarkey]

I’ll follow Dan and the family he’s chosen to build forever. They’ve given me more joy and laughter than i can remember, and i truly hope Dan and those in his close inner circle find peace in these hard times.

[@bradcoleman5003]

this is the second time I’ve watched this sit-down - I watched it originally when it came out, and happened upon it again today, which happens to be the 10-year anniversary of my mom passing away. it’s crazy how timing works sometimes. thank you Dan! and thank you Mike! rest in power, Mom and LeBo!

[@webbnw]

I am a British-American man, 50 years old. I am in therapy. And I identify so strongly with Dan. Making ourselves vulnerable is scary. But I thank you for being vulnerable. You help me on my journey. I cannot thank you enough for that. If you need any help on your journey. We are there.

[@fez1973]

Dano! We love and admire you.

[@Matafaka_25]

You just never what each person is going through, some hide it better than others. Thanks for being open about your life Dan ❤

[@Youngcasamigos]

Every member of this show I get the blessing to come across, I tell the same thing. This show have gotten me through the toughest days of my life. I am eternally grateful and will be a fan no matter what. We are here for you Dan❤

[@661Hurricane]

This show has helped me through so much through laughter. Thank you Dan and all the crew.

[@nocode02]

Thank you Dan🙏 Thank you Dan🙏 Thank you Dan🙏

[@ryanamis8829]

As a listener/viewer of this show dating back to over a decade, I personally feel honored that Dan felt the need to share this with all of us.

[@yourmomdooer21]

Thank you Dan. We love you, and you’re so brave for talking about this to a massive audience. We love you man we’re here for you

[@davidhealy4051]

Dan is a liberal who supports abortion. Fuck his pain

[@TheBigBreakfast23]

I have been a fan of show very long time. Dan didn’t owe us this. I appreciate it though. I love this show sooooo much it’s my everyday thing. Thinking of Dan, his family, and the show

[@jeffkotuby]

This show has been there for me during everything. Ups, downs, best days of my life, worst days of my life, and everything in between. It's been the one constant since you guys went to the 10 AM hour after Cowherd left. I think it's why I subconsciously keep trying to Stugotz my way into this place. I owe you. I owe you for being a friend when I needed it. And seeing this just makes me want to be there even more. I know it's delusional and weird but I just want to lift you guys up the way you've lifted me up all these years.

[@lvlichael]

We love you Dan. Thank you for letting us in

[@agarriga99]

Heavy, all love Dan.

[@melodyhaynes3787]

We love you Dan. Please take some time off. Prayers for you and your family

[@njtaurus]

New Jersey loyal fan. I’ve been listening to the show since 2010 from my trips to Miami and listening to the old podcast. I appreciate Dan, Stugotz, and the team. The show has changed but the content is still good. I’m not going anywhere. Condolences Dan for your loss.

[@WishInvrborn]

Love you Dan !!!

[@kylesmith7113]

The loyal listeners will grow alongside the show, hand in hand. I, for one, don’t want the show from 2015. We’re different people living in a very different world, not acknowledging such, or further, putting on the face of who you think the audience wants you to be, will only read as inauthentic or disingenuous.

[@TheJVG]

I am 29 now, but I grew up watching you guys and to be honest, you guys have been a part in the crafting of the man I am today and will continue to be. You guys represent so much good and the laughs you have given me and so many others can never be mentioned enough. To hear your father's and mother's respective story's and seeing how successful their children became must fill you with a little bit of pride. LEBO was amazing and will forever be a piece in the heart of Miami and Southern Florida - that can never be erased. I can't even imagine how much he meant to you, I don't have a brother, but the pain in your eyes shows me it hurts you still and that really is a great way to display how great of a man he was and how much you cared and loved for him. Thank you so much for all the memories and laughs you and the guys have provided.

[@SuperMookieblaylock]

In 2018 i had to rehab from a near death accident, this show helped me through. Very grateful for it :)

[@YourFavMusician]

WE LOVE YOU DAN ‼️‼️

[@therecoveryshop2890]

Dan your being true to yourself is what the real meaning of life... I have been with you guys for years and will never leave because of your honesty...

[@sevvon]

❤ love you Dan, and thank you for hanging in there

[@DavidH1]

So very sorry for what you and your family have been through Dan. Wishing you peace and many better days ahead.

[@colinholder5438]

I’m thinking we all here in the chat need to start writing simply🗣️Thank You, Dan!

[@juanomana4480]

Dan you and the crew has brought laughter for me, for the last few years, what you just shared makes me realize what privilege is to grab joy from you. Thank you

[@stevebowers8599]

Love Dan, love lebo, love papi. The le batard fam has been there for me in a lot of ways. Take your time

[@steezy49]

Thank you Dan and Mike. Your honesty and transparency has made me more confident in you guys. Been here for 12 years and in for the long haul.

[@Blkdiamondboss]

We love you Dan. You have our full support

[@twobarsfourstars]

Thank you so much for sharing and inviting us into your life. You do so much for us Dan, and are so very loved for it and for how you’ve pursued your dreams and carried yourself and built your family. You’re an inspiration and now your extended family builds this into an institution as it expands and grows. Seems fitting for all the greatness and love that your brother and father and mother and you have made for each other and others together. As much as you want to get better and recover from all that trauma with us we are honored and fortunate to be there for you as you have been for us. Wish you all the health and space you need, and can’t wait to see where y’all take this next 🙏🏼

[@Missyrocks53]

My God. What Dan has been contending with. We appreciate your honesty in sharing. This helps other people as well. So many have struggles. Prayers for you and your family. Support you in all you do.

[@stevenwitkowski]

Dan, Mike and entire cast/crew please don’t feel any extra pressure to keep up with anyone. Your relationship with audience members like myself is built on conversations like these and will always be different in that way. Few places in media exist with this level of honesty. No places in the sports media landscape give what you offer an audience every day. Thank you for your new perspective, and going behind the curtain for some serious pain and hardships you all have been dealing with. I have so much love for you Dan and Mike especially. Keep up the great work!

[@tracemcginley]

Love you, Dan, and Tha k you for being there for us!!!! I will ride with you always

[@williamtaylor0695]

with the amount of awful shit this show has gotten me through...im forever grateful...it means everything to me ...not going anywhere...much love to you all !!!!..

[@petern326]

Love u Dan, a lot of people are gonna relate to this story that you won’t even believe

[@DutchChattahoochee]

i enjoy segments like this and the best thing about this show is no matter how big it gets, they still always include the audience. sharing their personal life with us says a lot. we all really appreciate EVERYONE on this show.

[@mikespage1]

Love you Dan, obviously don’t know you but I’m grateful for your openness during this past year.

[@justinsuarez853]

Love you guys. Y’all have been a part of my family for years. My wife and I have bonded over listening to y’all for a decade. Thanks.

[@donwilliams6937]

Thank You Dan! Your ability to open up to your fans and the world is GREATLY APPRECIATED!

[@jthomp72]

Dan’s willingness to be open with the audience about what he’s struggling with makes me feel like it’s OK for me to open up about what I’m struggling with when I’m struggling with things which is something that otherwise a lot of media and a lot of the voices that I see on TV and KZbin and the Internet don’t allow that. Every person will tell you it’s OK to be emotional. Every dude will say we need to share our feelings more but the reality is most forms of media put down men who show their emotions who are vulnerable and Dan is one of the few people I’ve seen who yeah doesn’t make me feel bad about it

[@Dont-Ask-Me-My-Name]

Mad respect for you Dan as a man &journalist, just hope your happy &if not that you can b happy someday soon

[@joffman69]

Dan thank you for this , life long fan. You are the man.

[@johncat8347]

I predicted fifteen years ago that dan and his show would be top in the country, he's excellent

[@danielwest9955]

Just wanted to say thank you, Dan. Found the show in college studying radio, and I can truly say it's changed my life. Been blessed enough to actually work in the broadcasting business, and what you've built and the way you do it is by far the biggest inspiration. Take some time for yourself, we all love and appreciate you and how honest and venerable you've been. Your heart and care for others is what's always made the show what it is. ❤

[@andrewilliams8324]

New level of respect for this man... always liked him and his take on sports... but this just reminds me that the "little" we see on camera requires a lot of work, courage and dedication to the craft. Props Dan; you have a new fan for life.

[@DaveTomahawk]

DAN I love you. I don’t know if you read these but this touched a ton of people. You’re stronger than most for being this vulnerable on such a huge platform. You’re an example a good human.

[@aidanaffanato8699]

I have absolutely loved the last two years of the show.

[@davidthanos]

Dan I've known you for a long time man. It totally sucks that you and your family are going through this. But you have a big support group and we're here for you brother.

[@flyfastasduck]

Much love Dan, been down with you since the 790 days!

[@tonybullock1865]

It takes real strength to discuss your pain and grief. I don't know you personally, but your show and who you are has made a positive impact on my life, and I am sending out thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Mike, much love to you as well. Powerful!

[@christinanippert3216]

It is literally the easiest thing to do. People love complaining and making excuses. Every single person I'm this world deals with life. And 99 percent of us do it without money and security

[@JJ_GoBlue]

Love you Dan, B. You’ve been a rock from my childhood, to teenage years, and now married life. Be good👏

[@erikmartinez2701]

Dan , please be aware you are an example to follow. I admire your honesty and your vulnerability . After this past 2 years dealing with my mother that had Alzheimers and been her care taker and the process of hospice i really identify with you and your struggles .. my thought’s and Prayers to you and your family.

[@piteusx8440]

Dan LeBatard is an uncommonly decent human being. I wish him only the best. Selfishly I want the show to last forever. However, most importantly, I want Dan to be happy because his show gave me so much laughter throughout the years.

[@coltt]

Thank you, danno. A lot of people love you out here.

[@LUISSCS813]

Hey Dan. Thanks for explaining. Your wife is right. You need some time away. Get the help you need. We will be here to listen and help Meadowlark grow!

[@TheRealJoe25]

Love you Dan, hang in there my man. We are all with you

[@edalder2000]

Dan, I have such empathy for you. My bio dad was a narcissist and mom was my example of what not to do. Many of the adults around me as a child failed to nurture and protect me. As an adult, I went to therapy. Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. I am doing better. But when you are all alone and so much happens out of your control? The worst. Dan? I wish you peace.

[@greggweiner8948]

Dan sharing his life is a self-less act. Believe me; standing naked vulnerability is the bravest and strongest act a soul can do. Dont mistake his vulnerability for weakness. Its the polar opposite. I love you Dan and feel your pain. Truly.