This is exactly who he is in this interview.. completely humble and likeable. Pittsburgh media and fans love this kid for a good reason

This is an “Emmy award winning” interview. All the superlatives to all involved. 🎉

He's 22 yet he looks like someone in their 40's trying to sell me a 1995 Taurus.

Wow.. to be a pirates fan right now must be awesome. This kid is a stud

That's a $400M arm. I hope he has a long ass decorated HOF career. He's fun to watch.

Guy is 22 but has a 40 year demeanor 😂

That was VERY COOL!! The TODDfather of calls delivers!! 📞 OUTSTANDING

Paul vs Gunnar/Soto/Judge is going to be fucking awesome

This was one of the best interviews I've seen in a long time!

Love that he stayed on zoom 😂

I will always remember Paul Skenes carrying an injured teammate on his back out to the dogpile after LSU won the national championship.

I AINT EVA GONNA STOP WATCHING SKENES!!!!

He has that swagger. I throw 102 with a 95 mph splinter and you ain’t gonna touch it.

This is why you have a an unwavering Army behind you DP!! Classy, Classy, Classy!!

what a cool moment! rooting for you Paul

We 100% lucked into getting PS, but damn are we excited, hopeful and ecstatic. Can't wait to watch him start the ASG.

Wow, such a great move for Baseball! Good Luck kid!!! Been so much fun watching you pitch.

Fantastic interview! Paul is a an all time great at LSU baseball. National Champs!

Best interview ever, Dan. Great young , Man.

Congrats, Paul! Well deserved after an incredible start to your career!

What an awesome interview!

It is exciting to see a player that will only make baseball better and he is mature enough to know that his manager made the decision and he respects that. He is not stirring the pot he is a leader he is the future leader of a franchise and whoever he decides to pitch for long term will be lucky. You dont need it but goodluck Skenes!!

As a Razorbacks fan I could not stand Skenes when he was at LSU, and as a Cardinals fan I could not stand him when he was drafted by the Pirates. But after watching him play, for some reason, I couldn't help but like him. But after this interview I will be a fan of his for every one of his starts except when he is facing the St Louis Cardinals.

Great interview, as always

Great interview, guys!

Awesome interview

To recieve that call, on a live interview, with DP at that. What a moment! I may be a red sox fan, but I couldn't be happier for this young man. What a career already.

Wow! That's awesome t shirt coming!

Great interview!

I’d have a silly smirk on my face if I was bangin’ OD, too.

Some LSU fan said that in 2023 Skenes had the best year any human ever had. Acquire spectacular girlfriend -- check. Win national championship -- check. Become first pick in the draft -- check. Looks like 2024 isn't bucking the trend.

this kid is chill asf mature and an amazing phenomenal player love him honestly

This has to be a top 5 interview in dan's illustrious hof career. Fantastic job dan and fritzy

This was great

Great Book Todd

Great interview

IM a Yankees fan 100%. I been watching him pitch at Airforce, LSU and now Pirates...You go get em sir!!!

DP has just won 🏆 the Sports Emmy !!! Best Interview of the year!!

Hell yeah!!!

The right questions. The right answers. This was brilliant.

This was so funny and spontaneous

Unbelievable honor !!

leave it to Dan asking Paul about greatness making Skenes uncomfortable,and challenging his humility . Special kid

Might as well call him Bob Ross the way he paints corners.

4:28 Haha classic Danny question. “When did you know you were great?” 😂

Really hard not to root for this kid. I look forward to hopefully seeing him stay healthy and pitch for years to come

Class Act Good Luck Paul

Paul looks like my accountant 😂😂 but he’s a beast

Good interview and a surprise ending. I'm curious as to why DP had not said anything about another rookie pitcher who has been the star for his team and who was selected to the all-star game before Skenes. Shota Imanago of the Chicago Cubs has been their ace all year, exceeding all expectations, yet DP has not mentioned him once.

Very Fun!

Yes, I love to hear him saying he's gonna throw a no no if he gets a chance

If Nutting is ever going to step into modern baseball financially, this is the kid to do it for. Obviously barring any injury issues, I hate even brining that up, but it is so relevant with ppwer arms now a days. But Paul has insane potential, I mean the dude is one of(if not THE) best pitchers in baseball, and he is only 10-11 starts into his career. I couldn't be happier to have him here in Pittsburgh. And don't worry, I know Nutting won't spend the money unless he was buying another ski resort or something. Nutting legitimately trying to win? 😂😂😂 Unfortunately at the detriment of the entire Pirates fanbase.

Hell yeah

Paul Skenes is the most 40 year old 22 year old ever. Love this guy. Great pitcher. . . Great person.

Glad he's a Pirate!

Paul Skenes is a LSU legend

You could drop Spencer Strider in here and it would be the same interview. Given how hard these two throw, it will be interesting to see if Skenes can keep off the injury list.

Humble young man, nice breath of fresh air and gained a fan here. Nice compared to the other athletes trying to make us feel sorry for them with those disrespectful 30 million dollar offers they have been receiving.

Brother having a Brady-esque time in life. Comes off like he's almost oblivious that he's killing it in life at this level, what a dawg. LSU baby.

👌🏽👌🏽

And not one question about Livvy Dunne.

Skenes fan even after he goes to the Dodgers or Yankees in a few years 😢

The great ones don't leave

Skenes is the man

I think with a couple tweaks, we have a new Andrew Luck.

😂Great job TODD

As a Pennsylvania native and Pittsburgh sports fan who has lived through all the years of drafting great players only to see them traded I will be PISSED if we don't try and build around this guy.

Paul is good for Baseball 😊

He will make a great Yankkee when we buy him in five years!

Now I will actually watch the All Star game....Buccos should sign him long term NOW!.....They freaking won't tho so gotta enjoy him while we got him

Paul Skenes knew LSU is the best college

this was the anti "I'm here to talk about qualcomm" interview.... guy wants to stick around longer than expected. 😂

5:24 Stop that Dan!! Let the damn kid be humble he just started my goodness.

SKENES

So why isn’t Mitch Keller an All Star?

Starters

12:12 someone that represents this game that I love great to see. Not like the cheating az Astros

Given that you almost completely ignore baseball every season, it’s rather inappropriate that you even mention the All-Star game or Paul Slenes.

Shave that mustache your going to look great in New York Yankees Pinstripes #30 Awesome !

This Cubs fan is jealous as hell, but slightly happy fr the Bucs. Enjoy him while you have him. The Dodgers or Yanks will try to get him.

I think the All-Star announcement was contrived.... It didn't seem organic I think Dan Patrick knew

What a cool kid, very humble.

Staged, we already knew he was gonna start. I love Dan's show but don't hurt yourself patting yourself on the back.

Outlier

7 innings is not a no hitter

Can't wait when he becomes a Dodger!

Dude has the personality and charisma of a wet blanket

talk about a boring dude

Livvy Dunne’s inner thigh sweat is flaring up our boys acne

This is for sure an Sports Emmy in 2025