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Local Hour: The Miami Dolphins "Show Me" Game

2024/11/26
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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Key Insights

Why did Stugotz decide to write a book?

Stugotz was introduced to a literary agent by Mike Schur, which led to an offer from Random House. The primary motivation was the audience, with financial gain as a secondary factor.

Why is the audiobook version of Stugotz's book delayed?

Stugotz wanted to enhance the audiobook with additional elements like top fives and sound effects, which required more work and editing.

What is the 'show me' game for Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins?

Dan Levitard declared this week as a 'show me' game for Tua and the Dolphins, meaning they need to prove their worth by winning a significant game on the road to earn fans' hope and trust.

Why did Dolphins fans react negatively to Billy's comments about Tua?

Fans reacted negatively because of selective editing that omitted context, making it seem like Billy was predicting another concussion for Tua, which is a sensitive topic for Dolphins fans.

How has Tua Tagovailoa performed this season compared to previous years?

Tua has been one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL this season, showing significant improvement in his progressions and decision-making on the field.

What role did Dan Stanzik play in the creation of Stugotz's book?

Dan Stanzik was the primary author of the book, doing about 90% of the work. He coordinated with contributors and handled most of the writing and editing tasks.

Why did the publisher ask to remove mentions of the New York Times bestseller list from promotional materials?

The New York Times gets finicky when publishers mention the bestseller list in promotional materials, as it can be seen as trying to manipulate the list's status.

How does Stugotz feel about being an author despite minimal involvement in the writing process?

Stugotz feels proud and satisfied with the outcome, considering himself a bestselling author. He acknowledges the audience's role in the book's success and is content with the minimal effort he put in.

Chapters

El episodio comienza con la presentación del libro de Stugatz y la reacción de los co-presentadores. Se discute cómo Stugatz se convirtió en autor antes que Dan y la emoción y tensión que esto genera en el grupo.
  • Stugatz se convierte en autor antes que Dan.
  • Dan se siente agraviado por la celebración de Stugatz.
  • Stugatz agradece a Roy por su apoyo.

Shownotes Transcript

Today's cast: Dan, Stugotz, Greg, Chris, Billy, Mike, and Roy. Greg Cote, despite 20 years of doing this show, is frazzled to begin the day, but today is not about him. Today is the official launch of Stugotz's Personal Record Book (stugotzbook.com)) as Stu becomes an author before Dan. Stugotz explains exactly how the book came together, why the audiobook is slightly delayed, and why this project was definitely about the audience more than it was about the money. Then, Dan declares this week a "show me" game for Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. Billy criticizes the show for selectively editing words said by a disembodied voice near him on yesterday's show about Tua and the Fins, and Greg explains why Tua has been one of the elite QBs in the NFL this season. Plus, Dan Stanczyk is the real author behind Stugotz's Personal Record Book and joins the crew to discuss the dynamics between him and Stugotz as they pieced together this book that will definitely be a New York Times Best Seller.

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