Hour 2: The JuJu Gotti Experience (feat. Haley Jones, JuJu Gotti, and Trysta Krick)

Summary of Hour 2: The JuJu Gotti Experience (feat. Haley Jones, JuJu Gotti, and Trysta Krick)

by Dan Le Batard, Stugotz

40m•February 5, 2026
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Overview of Hour 2: The JuJu Gotti Experience (feat. Haley Jones, JuJu Gotti, and Trysta Krick)

This hour of The Dan Le Batard Show / Stugotz hybrid centers on JuJu Gotti’s segments (including his Good Follow show with Trysta Krick), a sit‑down with WNBA player Haley Jones, and wide-ranging sports culture takes — Tom Brady’s perceived neutrality and its fallout with Patriots fans, Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic injury and comeback attempt, halftime-show oddities, and JuJu’s betting/Thursday Thunder picks. The hour also includes recurring sponsor reads and a set of listener poll results.

Segments & guests

  • Hosts: Dan Le Batard and Stugotz.
  • Featured guest segments:
    • JuJu Gotti — poll updates, Thursday Thunder/DraftKings betting picks, top‑5 halftime acts, Good Follow promotion.
    • Haley Jones (WNBA player, Stanford alum) — interviewed on Good Follow by JuJu and Trysta about Unrival, her WNBA journey, resilience after roster changes, fiancé/relationship, and business interests (pickleball team ownership).
    • Trysta Krick — co‑host of Good Follow with JuJu; participates in WNBA pick segment.
  • Sponsors/readers woven throughout: Venmo/DraftKings (Predictions), Smirnoff, Bombas, Miller Lite, Zin After Dark.

Key topics & takeaways

  • Tom Brady and Patriots fans
    • Bill Simmons’ comments and local fan outrage were discussed: Brady’s neutral public stance toward the Patriots in the Super Bowl narrative upset some New England fans who feel loyalty is owed after his legacy there.
    • Hosts debate whether Brady is trying to be neutrally professional or secretly not rooting for the Patriots because of how his exit played out.
  • Lindsey Vonn and the Olympics
    • Lindsey Vonn reportedly competing with a ruptured ACL drew skepticism from the hosts; DraftKings listed her with relatively short odds (reported as +600 in transcript) despite obvious medical concerns. Hosts argued it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to medal with such an injury — but noted skiing dynamics differ from running.
  • Anthony Robles / advantage debates
    • A flashpoint resurfaced about whether athletes with limb differences (Anthony Robles) have competitive advantages in certain sports; hosts recalled an old controversial take and compared it to Vonn’s situation.
  • JuJu’s sports culture takes
    • Top‑5 halftime shows that deserve more attention (humorous list): small acts that wow crowds — chihuahua stunt, a muscular performer on roller skates, handstand shooter, “Red Panda” act, mascot doing half‑court swishes with the mascot head backwards.
  • Good Follow (JuJu & Trysta) with Haley Jones — main points:
    • Haley’s Unrival debut: Philly crowd energy was massive; Miami’s venues are smaller/intimate.
    • Resilience: Haley described being drafted, experiencing roster moves/waivers, then reestablishing herself and earning a significant role — message: keep working, maintain urgency.
    • Personal life: engaged/fiancé supportive, shared history (both Stanford athletes/best friends before dating).
    • Business: Haley is a minority owner in Major League Pickleball and is actively into the sport — sees it as a business and post‑basketball investment.
    • Fun cultural bits: Haley’s “basketball icks” (floppers, excessive high socks, forgetting plays) and a suggested interview question for future guests: “What’s your hidden talent / mediocre superpower?”
  • DraftKings / Thursday Thunder betting slate (Juju’s selections)
    • Examples mentioned: Stefon (Stephon) Diggs over 4.5 catches; Kenneth Walker III anytime TD; Jake Bobo over some reception/yard threshold; Seattle defense; other WNBA picks later in the Good Follow segment (see below).
    • Good Follow WNBA pick of the week: JuJu favoring certain players (Shakira Austin, Erica Wheeler), Trysta favoring the Mystics/“Stewie” — likely Breanna Stewart — as an MVP‑level piece.

Notable quotes & soundbites

  • On Brady and legacy: “There was a right answer and a wrong answer. And he very much went with the wrong answer.” — Dan (on Brady’s neutrality).
  • On Lindsey Vonn: “You can’t be able to medal with a ruptured ACL.” — strong skepticism from hosts about competing with that injury.
  • JuJu on resilience and team bonds (to Haley): praise for her mental toughness and how quick professional fortunes can change — “it keeps me with a sense of urgency to keep working.”
  • Humorous/viral culture line: JuJu’s admiration for halftime oddities — “the mascot full mascot head to toe turned around backwards over the head swish straight through the shots through the nets at half court” — a crowd-pleasing disbelief moment.

Poll results (selected highlights reported during the hour)

  • Is ESPN trying to kill Wendy? — 94% yes.
  • Is this a legacy day for Pat Riley? — 70% yes.
  • Will a person wearing a “Trust God” shirt punch you in the face? — 92% yes.
  • Is there a Watergate every single day now? — 98% yes.
  • Has anyone blown more sunshine up Pat Riley’s ass than this show? — 71% no.
  • Is Chris S. last name pronounced “Porzingis” or “Porzingish”? — 87% said “Porzingis” (hosts said that answer was wrong in the moment).
  • What would you rather have blown up your butt — smoke or sunshine? — 75% chose sunshine.

Action items, where to follow, and sponsors

  • Follow Good Follow (JuJu & Trysta) — new episodes every Thursday on YouTube and podcast platforms; Good Follow social handles promoted in the segment.
  • Follow JuJu Gotti and Trysta Krick on socials for live updates and show teasers.
  • Sponsors/brands mentioned: Venmo (DraftKings payments), DraftKings Predictions, Smirnoff (NFL partner), Bombas, Miller Lite, Zin After Dark (nicotine pouches ad read).
  • If you want the specific DraftKings prop ideas JuJu discussed: look up Stephon Diggs receptions, Kenneth Walker III anytime TD, Jake Bobo receptions/yard props, and the WNBA matchups (Vinyl vs. Rose, Phantom vs. Mist) mentioned in the Good Follow DraftKings pick segment.

Quick summary / takeaway

This hour blends sports debate and culture with personality-driven content: JuJu leads playful, viral‑culture segments and betting tips; Haley Jones provides an earnest conversation about resilience, career volatility, and life beyond basketball (ownership/investing); and the hosts ruminate on loyalty/legacy in sports (Tom Brady) while weighing the limits of comeback narratives (Lindsey Vonn). If you want a short actionable checklist: follow Good Follow, check DraftKings props JuJu highlighted, and catch next week’s Good Follow episode for more WNBA picks and interviews.