Megan Rapinoe’s Silence & The Truth About Larry Bird

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On today’s explosive episode of Don’t @ Me, Dan holds nothing back. He calls out the glaring hypocrisy of American sports stars who claim to fight for the oppressed but stay completely silent while the Iranian Women’s Soccer team literally risks their lives for freedom. Plus, Dan breaks down the chaotic possibility of Iran moving their 2026 World Cup games to Mexico. Then, we transition from global politics to the hardwood. Dan unloads on Kansas star Hunter Dickinson for crying about negative Instagram comments while cashing $2 million NIL checks. Spoiler alert: Dan has zero sympathy for the "Big Boy Basketball" era. Special Guest: Keith O’Brien, Author of Heartland Author Keith O'Brien joins the show to reveal the dark, untold origin story of Larry Bird. Forget the Magic Johnson rivalry—this is the raw story of a broken kid from French Lick, overcoming poverty, his father's tragic suicide, and his disastrous stint at Indiana University, before finding salvation on a court in Terre Haute wearing a pair of blue jeans. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Megan Rapinoe & The Silence on Iran's Oppressed Women 00:07:39 - Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Games Moved to Mexico 00:13:18 - Hunter Dickinson Whines About Fans After Taking $2M 00:21:26 - Interview: Keith O'Brien on the Untold Origin of Larry Bird 00:24:25 - Why Larry Bird Actually Walked Away from Bobby Knight 00:29:28 - The Legend of Larry Bird Dominating in Blue Jeans 00:34:01 - Dan Calls BS on Larry Bird "Hating the Spotlight" 00:38:45 - The Unwanted Sports Illustrated Cover & Dealing with Fame 00:45:45 - Red Auerbach's Gamble: Drafting Bird a Year Early 00:50:31 - Matt Leinart Refuses to Un-Retire His USC Jersey 00:52:32 - Arkansas QB Jalen Green's NFL Combine Excuses 00:55:25 - Mailbag: Nate Oats, Colts GM Chris Ballard, & Paying Taxes 00:59:44 - The Raw Emotion of Venezuela's WBC Win Over Team USA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode was published on March 18, 2026.

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On today’s explosive episode of Don’t @ Me, Dan holds nothing back. He calls out the glaring hypocrisy of American sports stars who claim to fight for the oppressed but stay completely silent while the Iranian Women’s Soccer team literally risks...

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