Overview of The Big Suey: Zaslow Wins Sucka of the Day
This episode of The Big Suey (a Dan Le Batard Show spinoff) is a wide‑ranging, freewheeling conversation mixing pop‑culture takes, sports debate, on‑air banter and recurring bits. Major threads include Apple’s top podcast episodes of 2025 (and a shoutout to Pablo Torre), a spirited discussion about Eddie Murphy and cultural memory, a deep dive into the Lane Kiffin/Ole Miss/CFP situation, on‑air chaos when Jonathan “Zaslow” Zaslow’s Twitter appears to be hacked with a crypto scam (the episode’s “Sucka of the Day”), and smaller takes about on‑air etiquette (the “shut up” bit) and Bill Belichick attending an adult cheerleading event. The show also contains multiple sponsor reads (Cuervo, AuraFrame, SimpliSafe, Bombas, Shopify, Miller Lite, Zinn).
Main segments and topics
- Apple’s top 10 podcast episodes of 2025
- Dan praises podcast intimacy and notes Pablo Torre’s episode (the Kawhi/Clippers story with Amin) made Apple’s list.
- Discussion of how some top episodes feel “cheating” (celebrity guests tied to hosts).
- Acceptance speech bit and on‑air humor
- Playful, mock acceptance speech and Denzel Washington parody; recurring escalation and applause jokes.
- Eddie Murphy, generational memory, and entertainment history
- Debate about how younger audiences often miss context: Eddie Murphy’s impact (SNL, early films) compared to Richard Pryor and Jamie Foxx.
- Comparisons like “LeBron James of comedy” for Eddie’s early dominance; reflection on how content gets passed down (or not) across generations.
- Lane Kiffin / Ole Miss / CFP implications
- Discussion of Lane as a mercenary/stepping‑stone coach; debate whether his departure during postseason would hurt Ole Miss’s CFP standing.
- Comparisons to FSU/Jordan Travis situation; questions about committee behavior and “cult of personality” coaches.
- Zaslow Twitter hack / “Sucka of the Day”
- Jonathan Zaslow’s account appears to post a crypto promo with emojis; hosts react in real time, labeling the moment “Sucka of the Day.”
- On‑air confusion: Zaslow locked out, crew uncertain whether account was hacked or compromised.
- On‑air “shut up” incident & media etiquette
- Clip discussion of Cleveland sports radio where a host says “shut up” then immediately apologizes — leads to humorous speculation about HR or family rules.
- Bill Belichick at adult cheerleading competition
- Reaction to pics of Belichick attending girlfriend’s cheer event; hosts make jokes about him looking bored or “pissed.”
- Cultural idea: showing classics to younger colleagues
- Proposal to have younger staff watch iconic pop‑culture/sports moments (e.g., Dodgeball, Bring It On, Marshawn Lynch moments) for generational perspective.
- Sponsor reads interspersed throughout
- Multiple ad reads for Cuervo, AuraFrame, SimpliSafe, Bombas, Shopify, Miller Lite, Zinn.
Key takeaways
- Podcasting is increasingly dominant and intimate; episodes that break news or feature high‑profile guests get outsized attention (Pablo Torre’s episode highlighted).
- Generational amnesia is real: younger audiences often miss cultural context; hosts argue for intentionally passing down seminal performances and moments.
- Lane Kiffin’s potential departure from Ole Miss is more than drama — it raises legitimate questions about identity, committee evaluation and postseason implications in college football.
- Social media security matters: high‑profile accounts can be weaponized for crypto scams; the on‑air scramble around Zaslow’s account demonstrates how quickly a show can be derailed.
- On‑air language and etiquette are increasingly policed (HR, public image), and broadcasters now self‑censor or immediately recant certain phrases.
Notable quotes & bits
- “If you don't have a podcast, you're a loser.” — tongue‑in‑cheek take on podcast proliferation.
- “He is the LeBron James of comedy.” — analogy about Eddie Murphy’s early, overwhelming impact.
- “You’re a sucker. You’re a sucker. It’s the sucka of the day.” — reaction to Zaslow’s hacked crypto tweet.
- “Shut up for a second here… I take that word away.” — repeated clip of an on‑air host instantly apologizing, used both for laughs and analysis.
Recommendations / action items mentioned or implied
- If you manage social accounts: review passwords, enable two‑factor authentication, and monitor for unauthorized posts (crypto scams are common).
- Consider showing younger colleagues or listeners classic entertainment or sports clips (SNL-era Eddie Murphy, Marshawn Lynch moments, Bring It On/Dodgeball) to bridge cultural gaps.
- Follow developments on Lane Kiffin / Ole Miss if you care about CFP seeding and coaching market movement.
Tone and audience
- Tone: conversational, comedic, occasionally exasperated; heavy on banter and repeating bits.
- Audience: sports fans who enjoy opinionated talk radio with pop‑culture detours; listeners who follow college football, podcasting culture, and sports media personalities.
Quick list of cultural/watch recommendations mentioned
- Eddie Murphy documentary (prompted the conversation about his influence)
- Trading Places (noted backstory: originally a Wilder/Pryor pairing)
- Dodgeball, Bring It On (movies to introduce to younger listeners)
- Marshawn Lynch stadium/golf cart clips (as iconic sports moments)
Sucka of the Day: Jonathan “Zaslow” Zaslow (crypto tweet/hack incident).