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Local Hour: The Path To The Best Sellers List

2024/11/27
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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Key Insights

Why did Stugatz pause the production of his audiobook?

Stugatz felt the initial recording didn't meet the show's standards for entertainment and wanted to explore a better way to present it.

How did Stugatz's book perform on its release day?

Stugatz's book climbed to number seven on the bestseller list in the Amazon sports and outdoors category and reached the top 500 in all books.

Why is Random House reportedly upset with Stugatz?

Random House is upset because Stugatz didn't deliver the audiobook on time, which is unprecedented in their experience.

What was the plan for promoting Stugatz's book on the show?

The plan involved a bit with Thomas and Taylor, including a sales script for cold calls and a book-a-thon event with a bell and a whiteboard for tracking sales.

Why is Thomas upset about the book promotion?

Thomas is upset because the planned bit to promote the book was canceled despite his efforts, including staying up late to work on it.

How does Mike Ryan feel about the University of Miami's defense?

Mike Ryan is concerned about Miami's defense, particularly their ability to stop explosive plays and handle teams that prioritize time of possession.

What does Tony compare Stugatz's role in the book to?

Tony compares Stugatz's role in the book to being a team leader who organizes but doesn't do the actual work, similar to his high school group projects.

Why did Stugatz choose a church for his book signing instead of a bookstore?

The bookstore couldn't handle the expected traffic, so they moved the signing to a nearby church to accommodate more attendees.

What does Dan think about the University of Miami's chances in the playoffs?

Dan is skeptical about Miami's defense, noting their struggles with giving up long plays and their overall performance in recent games.

How did Stugatz save Mike Ryan's wedding?

Stugatz saved Mike Ryan's wedding by unhooking a caught wedding dress, performing a heroic act of grace.

Chapters

The hosts discuss their annual disappointment of having to work the Wednesday before Thanksgiving despite previous promises to take the day off.
  • The hosts express frustration over working the Wednesday before Thanksgiving every year.
  • Tony shares a story about how his authority as the owner doesn't always translate to action.
  • The group reflects on their long-standing tradition of working on this day.

Shownotes Transcript

*Today's Cast: Dan, Stugotz, Chris, Roy, Billy, Mike, Tony. *Didn't we say this was finally going to be the year we take off the Wednesday before Thanksgiving? Why are we here? Since we are here, might as well kick off the show with some Andrew Luck to celebrate. After that, we dive further into Stugotz's Personal Record Book (stugotzbook.com) and all of the madness that went into making this book a reality. Why is the audio book not out yet? Does Stugotz have any shame about the process that led to the book being published? Plus, Stugotz saved Mike Ryan's wedding and Thomas somehow doesn't have a key fob. Finally, the University of Miami remains in a good spot after the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and Mike Ryan explains why he's less concerned about the defense than some people may be.

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