Sometimes It's Personal, Selective Hearing, Love You Dan!

Sometimes It’s Personal 

Something Dan has been able to do since leaving ESPN more than anything else is express himself when a topic hits the heart. Recent examples are Hurricane Sandy, the Penn State child abuse and cover up case, the suicide of the bartender/friend at the Seven Seas and on Tuesday, alcoholism. Tim Cowlishaw has written a book, Drunk on Sports, about his alcoholism and recovery and was a guest. After the interview Dan spoke of his personal experience reminding us that there is a history of alcoholism within his family and offering a little of what his family went through towards the end of his father’s life with his battle with alcohol. It’s times like these that make this show so endearing to its audience. 
　
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Food City 500 Winner

The show gave NASCAR a little love Monday with the play of the day clip featuring Kasey Kahne going over the line to win the Food City 500 at Bristol. Dan quipped that drivers know they’re being recorded so what they say on the radio isn’t genuine because it’s always nice and complimentary even when you did poorly. DP obviously has heard Kyle or Kurt Busch or Tony Stewart on a bad day.

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Seth doesn't need to buy a dog to express
DP love

Monday’s awkward moment for Dan came when Seth Davis of SI and CBS said he loved Dan. This is twice in a year that DP has been told by one of his guest that they loved him. The other was Dion Sanders. That comment was less awkward because of the conversation content that surrounded that response. When men can say that to other men is uncomfortable for Dan and Paulie. Let’s face it, it pains Paulie to have fun or personal moments. Fritzy and Seton, not so much, especially if Seton has been in his cups. DP can say it somewhat comfortably to a father or a son but for him, even saying it to a brother is a bit too touchy feely. Chris in Ohio and a couple of others ended their phone calls that way, poking the bear. Too bad not all of the callers today pushed that button.