Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

Dan Dakich sits down with sports titans Reggie Jackson (MLB Hall of Famer) and Mario Andretti (Indy 500 Legend) for an unfiltered conversation on faith, pure grit, and the American Dream. No PR nonsense - just old-school truth. In this exclusive Don't @ Me interview, "Mr. October" and auto racing royalty reveal what it actually took to dominate before modern sports went soft. Two Mount Rushmore-tier icons drop absolute truth bombs on: Reggie Jackson’s MLB Legacy: Standing up to old-school owners, the importance of carrying a family name with honor, and relying on deep faith. Mario Andretti’s Pro-America Story: Surviving the harshest era of the Indy 500 and his journey from an Italian immigrant to a household name with "No Plan B." When greatness recognizes greatness, you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan slams former SportsCenter anchor Cari Champion for claiming Caitlin Clark receives "blatant favoritism" from the WNBA. Dan breaks down why Champion's complaints about the Indiana Fever star and her passionate fanbase couldn't be further from the truth. Don't miss this unfiltered sports reaction to the latest media drama surrounding the WNBA's biggest star! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA legend Reggie Miller defends OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against "flopper" accusations, claiming the fan backlash is totally overblown by podcasters. Miller attempts to police the discourse around the Oklahoma City superstar, dropping a bold comparison by reminding critics that "people weren’t saying this about MJ." Tune in to hear Dan break down whether the SGA narrative is fair or completely fabricated! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Paul Finebaum are officially at war over the proposed expansion to the College Football Playoff! On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan pulls no punches as he breaks down Finebaum’s latest controversial take on growing the CFP. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich goes off and completely destroys New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter over his pathetic comments aimed at quarterback Jaxson Dart. Tune in for Dan's raw, unfiltered reaction to this heated football drama and find out why he believes these remarks went way too far. Subscribe to Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich for more of the most honest, hard-hitting sports commentary online! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dan Dakich at the Indy 500 for an exclusive interview with racing legend Danica Patrick as she opens up about the tragic passing of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch. Danica shares raw insights into modern racing culture, the emotional toll on drivers, and what it truly takes to mentally and physically prepare for the world's biggest motorsport events. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered sports interviews! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich completely exposes Max Kellerman for forcing a wild and totally unnecessary political comparison into an NBA trade discussion. Kellerman went completely unhinged on the Game Over podcast, comparing the Cavs acquiring James Harden to electing Donald Trump. Watch Dakich call out this delusional left-wing media meltdown and explain why it's officially one of the worst takes of the year. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan BLASTS Michael Wilbon for criticizing ESPN's relentless Aaron Rodgers coverage. Dakich challenges the network's internal dynamics, accusing specific hosts of harboring a bias against prominent white athletes despite Rodgers' massive entertainment value. Don't miss this unfiltered look into sports media hypocrisy and network drama on this episode of Don't @ Me! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich defends Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown as his explosive beef with Stephen A. Smith reaches a boiling point. After Brown slammed the "face of clickbait media" and told him to retire, Stephen A. fired back with a massive warning to the NBA champion. Watch as Dan exposes SAS and completely backs Jaylen Brown on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Plus, Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin of Battle For The Brave Wrestling Event join Dan to discuss how Tunnel to Towers has become such a meaningful organization for military families and first responders and why it was important to partner with them. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy blasted the WNBA’s latest marketing move as the "most idiotic promo" in sports history, and Dan Dakich is jumping into the fray. Watch as Dan reacts to Portnoy’s viral rant before delivering his own unfiltered take on how the league is fumbling its biggest cash cow, Caitlin Clark. Is the WNBA actively sabotaging its own success, or are they just clueless? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down Indiana Football HC Curt Cignetti’s recent comments on the "Saban Way." Cignetti reflected on his time at Alabama under Nick Saban, describing the intensity of a program where every day felt like "4th and 1." Dan explains why this elite coaching pedigree is the spark the Hoosiers have been missing and how the pursuit of greatness requires learning from the absolute best. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest ratings are in and they prove Stephen A. Smith is nothing without Skip Bayless on First Take. Dan breaks down the data behind the massive ratings spike and explains why the "Face of ESPN" is officially in a state of desperation. Dan exposes the truth about why this 2026 reunion was a mandatory move to save the show. Plus, Eric Schmitt, U.S. Senator Missouri-R joins Dan to discuss the White House visit for the Hoosiers Championship ceremony and where he sits on CFB expansion talk. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Brando joins Dan Dakich on Don’t @ Me to deliver a scorched-earth takedown of Lane Kiffin’s controversial claims that Ole Miss's "segregated" feel and complicated racial history hindered his recruiting. Brando pulls no punches, labeling the new LSU coach an "arrogant narcissist" for using Oxford’s past as a convenient excuse for his exit. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Rapinoe is back at it again, defending Angel Reese’s decision to duck the media and "protect her peace." Dan Dakich isn't buying it. Since when is skipping out on the job "taking power back"? Dan breaks down why the modern sports culture of "all empowerment, no accountability" is a disease that’s actually hurting the growth of women’s sports. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich tackles the controversial NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams, featuring unfiltered reactions from coaching legends like Tom Izzo, Rick Pitino, and John Calipari. Subscribe for the best college basketball analysis and see why the new bracket format has the biggest names in the sport divided. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich sounds the alarm for pro athletes after Patriots star Stefon Diggs is found not guilty, exposing the massive targets on the backs of the wealthy and famous. Learn why this legal victory is a wake-up call for every high-profile player to be careful who they let into their inner circle. Plus, Mark Pope wants to hear from Kentucky's Big Blue Nation. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich calls out Mark Cuban for allegedly lying after Indiana NIL CEO Pete Yonkman provides exclusive details that flatly contradict Cuban's claims about landing QB Fernando Mendoza for Indiana. Watch Dan break down the receipts and go head-to-head with Yonkman in a heated battle over the truth behind Indiana's recruiting. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down Warren Buffett’s "tax on stupidity" take on sports betting and the fallout from the Brendan Sorsby scandal. See why Sorsby hired Tom Brady’s legendary Deflategate attorney to save his college football career as betting scandals sweep through America. Plus, Michele Tafoya || Host “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” joins Dan to discuss who's the bigger star in the Minneapolis sports market: Anthony Edwards or Justin Jefferson, Duke partnering with Amazon Prime to stream games feels like a pretty big shift for college sports. Are we watching the beginning of college sports moving away from traditional TV? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RELIGIOUS ASSAULT: Dan Dakich breaks down how Mid Vermont Christian School was banned from all state competitions and punished for their religious beliefs after refusing to play against a transgender opponent. Witness the legal battle for fairness in women’s sports and religious liberty on this episode of Don’t @ Me. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Bauer joins Dan Dakich on Don't @ Me to break his silence on being blackballed by Rob Manfred and the truth behind his ban from Major League Baseball. Bauer dives deep into his physical health, media attacks, and the "chip on his shoulder" as he addresses the support from fellow players and his relentless drive to return to the mound. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should the PGA Tour allow LIV golf players back on the tour? LIV golf is all but finished, but a dark cloud now hangs over the players: what happens next? Dan and the crew discuss what's next for guys like Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and others. Plus, Fox Sports Commentator, Chris "The Bear" Fallica joins Dan to discuss why the Derby is such a unique betting event compared to, say, the Super Bowl or March Madness? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan dives into the "desperate" Cleveland Browns as they force a high-stakes QB battle between an overrated Deshaun Watson and a humbled Shedeur Sanders. Find out why Dakich believes this competition between two of the worst quarterbacks in the NFL proves the Browns are in serious trouble for the 2026 season. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan weighs in as Robert Griffin III inserts himself and race into the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal during this unfiltered episode of Don't @ Me. From RGIII taking shots at ESPN to the real differences between Sherrone Moore and Ime Udoka, get the full breakdown on the sports media drama everyone is talking about. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan breaks down Texas Tech star transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby announcing on Monday that he is taking an indefinite leave of absence to enter a residential treatment program for gambling addiction. Reports indicate the NCAA is reviewing thousands of small online bets Sorsby placed, including wagers on Indiana football during the 2022 season while he was on their roster. Plus, Former NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer made headlines this week by "shoving" a seven-inning no-hitter for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. Dan asks Bauer directly at what point MLB GMs can no longer ignore the disparity between Bauer's production and their own struggling rotations. And CBS Sports NFL Draft Analyst Mike Renner joins the show to hand out grades now that the 2026 Draft is in the books. Mike identifies which roster was transformed overnight by smart value picks and day-one starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan discusses a report that Steve Kerr's constant desire to bash President Trump and speak out on social issues caused friction throughout this season with ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the viral Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos and investigates whether the fallout led to the Patriots' recent statement on mandated counseling. We put Russini’s reporting under the microscope and analyze the "receipts" from her resurfaced tweets to see what’s really happening in New England. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Mike Vrabel And Dianna Russini have been doing this for years" "(1:15) - Latest Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos" "(1:55) - Did the photos prompt the Patriots decision to send Vrabel to counseling?" "(2:25) - Patriots statement on Mike Vrabel" "(4:08) - Pre NFL Draft presser from Mike Vrabel" "(7:00) - Dianna Russini's reporting under the microscope" "(10:00) - Dianna Russini's tweets resurfaced" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich reacts to the bombshell new photos of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini in Arizona that officially debunk the "girls trip" narrative. As the Patriots head coach prepares to miss Day 3 of the NFL Draft to seek counseling, we break down the fallout of this developing scandal on Don’t @ Me. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Intro" "(0:25) - New Photos emerge of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini" "(0:50) - Dianna Russini has a big problem" "(1:12) - Mike Vrabel to skip Patriots draft to attend counseling" "(1:45) - Dianna Russini will be remembered as a liar" "(2:35) - Mike Vrabel's latest statement" "(5:00) - The cheating scandal was planned" "(7:25) - Vrabel's counseling is a publicity stunt" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich reacts to Mike Vrabel’s address regarding the Dianna Russini cheating allegations and Robert Kraft’s alleged attempt to suppress the New England Patriots scandal. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Mike Vrabel Speaks On Dianna Russini cheating allegations " "(2:44) - Mike Vrabel looks defeated" "(3:50) - Mike Vrabel doesn't think the photo leaks are laughable anymore" "(5:10) - Dan Dakich has no problem with Mike Vrabel's press conference" "(5:30) - Mike Vrabel's players don't care" "(6:30) - New England Patriots will move forward" "(7:00) - Robert Kraft tried to kill the story prior to publishing" "(8:05) - Dianna Russini makes herself the victim" "(9:15) - Was Mike Vrabel sincere" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan isn't here to give you a participation trophy, and he’s certainly not here to ignore the obvious. In this episode, Dan breaks down the controversial Nike "Winner Takes It All" signage at the Boston Marathon. While the running world is busy clutching its pearls over "elitism" and "corporate arrogance," Dan brings it back to reality: Since when did we start apologizing for wanting to win? Plus, Dan Dakich and Todd Ricketts dive deep into the pending MLB lockout and the essential changes needed to protect the future of professional baseball. This wide-ranging interview also covers the Chicago Bears' potential move, the evolution of Wrigley Field, and how the Ricketts family balances politics, biased media, and the legacy of a World Series title. Chapters: "(00:05) - Nike Bows to the Mob" "(18:54) - MLB Lockout... what needs to change to avoid it" "(21:35) - Sports allow people to disconnect from politics" "(25:30) - Cubs response to Matt Shaw's Charlie Kirk backlash" "(31:28) - What it meant to bring a World Series to Chicago" "(38:32) - What event does Todd Ricketts want to bring to Wrigley Field?" "(48:38) - Turning Wrigley Field into a bucket list destination" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty as we know it? Dan breaks down the fallout from the Warriors' playoff loss to the Suns and discusses whether Steve Kerr is officially ready to walk away from his legendary coaching career. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - GOODBYE Steve Kerr?" "(1:00) - Steve Kerr speculates on his future as head coach of the Warriors" "(2:18) - Steve Kerr was born on third base" "(3:15) - Coaching is NOT TOUGH" "(3:48) - Has Steve Kerr achieved burn out?" "(5:00) - NBA eyeing European expansion" "(7:20) - How do people listen to NBA comissioner Adam Silver?" "(8:09) - European leagues are ingrained into the culture" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana basketball is being ranked #1 in the transfer portal, but Dan Dakich isn’t buying the hype just yet. From recruiting reality to media drama, this is a blunt breakdown of what actually matters for IU moving forward. Chapters "(00:00) - IU Transfer Portal Ranked #1" "(00:24) – Can You Trust Recruiting Rankings?" "(01:22) – Marcus Burton & Key Additions" "(02:03) – Portal Concerns & Past Mistakes" "(04:51) – Message to Players: Stay Off Social Media" "(05:17) – Media Drama & IU Culture Criticism" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broadcasting legend Tim Brando joins Dan Dakich to break down the decline of LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau’s unique success, and the flaws in modern Masters coverage. Discover why golf's post-Covid momentum is stalling and hear Brando’s take on the controversial shift of college football games to Friday nights. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(15:00) - Tim Brando on why LIV Golf failed" "(17:00) - LIV Golf lacked competitive stakes" "19:00) - LIV Golfers didn't perform well in PGA events" "(23:45) - Is there a fair way to bring LIV Golfers back onto the PGA Tour?" "(29:20) - Bryson DeChambeau was the only player who benefitted from LIV Golf" "(33:00) - Tim Brando on CBS disastrous Masters coverage" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the fallout of Dianna Russini’s resignation from The Athletic after those viral, "entangled" photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel surfaced. Watch as Dan explains how Russini is using her resignation to duck accountability and escape an internal investigation just as the heat became too much to handle. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km 00:00 - Dianna Russini Hides From Accountability by resigning 1:20 - NFL media are unprofessional 2:12 - Dissecting Dianna Russini's resignation letter 5:00 - Dianna Russini lied 7:00 - Dianna Russini disrespected her husband and family 8:35 - Jemele Hill on Dianna Russini "double standards" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the Dallas Wings’ decision to pair Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, explaining why drafting a couple with back-to-back top picks is a recipe for locker room disaster. Plus, he tackles Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s "sexism" deflection and why her refusal to answer basic questions is running the WNBA into the ground. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - The WNBA Is a LAUGHABLE league" "(0:50) - Caitlin Clark hasn't won anything" "(1:30) - Angel Reese has already been traded" "(1:58) - Azzi Fudd & Girlfriend Paige Bueckers team up on the Dallas Wings" "(3:00) - Power couple?" "(5:00) - Dakich's Curt Miller story" "(6:50) - What happens if Fudd and Bueckers break up?" "(7:50) - WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is a victim" "(10:00) - Insecurity reeks in the WNBA" "(11:26) - Gabriella Jacquez story" "(14:30) - Brianna Turner Op-Ed" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rory McIlroy just joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus in the most exclusive club in golf history, and Dan is breaking down exactly why this back-to-back Masters performance changes everything. Join the conversation as Dan gives his raw reaction to Rory finally cementing his legacy alongside the greatest to ever play at Augusta. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) - Intro" "(0:09) - Rory McIlory's Historic Masters defense" "(0:20) - Justin Rose Collapse" "(0:50) - Rory is in rarefied air" "(1:50) - Scottie Scheffler is still the best golfer in the world" "(3:15) - Rory on the Mount Rushmore of golf?" "(3:45) - CBS struggled in their coverage of the Masters" "(4:30) - Bryson Dechambeau struggles" "(5:08) - Scottie Scheffler shuts down reporter" "(5:50) - Sergio Garcia loses his cool" "(8:40) - Pimento cheese hats at the Masters" "(9:28) - Shane Lowry's collapse" "(9:36) - Haotong LI" "(10:30) - Don't at me staff masters picks revisited" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich sounds off on the woke mob's latest attempt to cancel Heisman winner and presumed first overall NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza over resurfaced social media comments. Discover why this "gotcha" culture is a direct hit on common sense and whether the firestorm surrounding the Indiana quarterback is a total nothingburger. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Intro" "(1:00 )- Fernando Mendoza social media comments" "(2:45) - Fernando Mendoza just wanted more context" "(3:40 - Left wing media attacks Fernando Mendoza over old comments" "(5:55) - Fernando Mendoza is entitled to free speech" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich and Craig Carton dive into the eye of the storm, breaking down the viral Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos in Arizona and the explosive $10M transfer portal rumors surrounding Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith. The duo also discusses the Raiders' signing of Kirk Cousins as a bridge for Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, the controversy of Mendoza skipping the NFL Draft, the fallout from Tiger Woods missing The Masters following his recent arrest, and the heated debate over Chris Ballard—all while addressing Carton’s contentious return to the afternoon drive on WFAN. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:29) Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Scandal" "(2:30) Craig Carton's contentious return to WFAN" "(5:40) Carton & Dakich's disdain for Colts GM Chris Ballard" "(7:30) Carlie Irsay-Gordon" "(9:19) Fernando Mendoza & The Las Vegas Raiders" "(10:45) Tanking in the NBA" "(12:18) Tiger Woods fallout" "(14:48) Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith $10 Million NIL" "(19:24) Craig Carton's experience with Sir Paul McCartney" "(20:20) Aaron Judge & The New York Yankees" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich exposes Colin Kaepernick’s latest book launch as a desperate, BLM-era grift to reclaim the media spotlight. Watch as Dan shreds the PR spin behind "The Perilous Fight" and calls out the ultimate sports-media cash grab. Plus, Dan breaks down his Masters picks with golf analyst, Ryan Burr including top contenders, sleepers, and betting angles for Augusta. From Fitzpatrick to Rory, this is your full golf preview heading into the Masters. "(00:00) Kaepernick Is The King of GRIFTING" "(2:10) Media is afraid of Colin Kaepernick" "(2:32) Colin Kaepernick's new book" "(4:57) Colin Kapernick's press release" "(6:30) Colin Kaepernick's desperate for attention" "(35:00) Golf Analyst Ryan Burr "(47:50) Masters Picks & Challenge Setup" "(48:40) Matt Fitzpatrick Pick Explained" "(51:06) Ludwig Aberg & Rising Contenders" "(56:34) Xander Schauffele & Koepka Debate" "(64:29) Favorites: Scheffler, Rahm & Odds Breakdown" "(72:54) Rory McIlroy & Final Predictions" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of Dusty May’s 2026 National Championship at Michigan, the blueprint for winning has shifted from long-term recruiting to immediate portal dominance. Dan breaks down why the traditional "program build" is dead and how today’s elite coaches are simply renting a new championship roster every single year. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) - Death of college sports as we know it?" "(0:45) - Dusty May's Michigan roster construction" "(1:30) - Uconn vs Michigan National Championship reaction" "(3:30) - Michigan's guard play" "(4:25) - Transfer Portal can buy you a championship" "(6:00) - Is this Michigan team one of the best ever?" "(6:56) - Yaxel Lendebourg press conference" "(8:15) - Uconn showed great toughness" "(8:40) - Dan Hurley reflects on Uconn's season" "(11:15) - Big Ten conference dominance in sports" "(13:08) - Roster construction in the transfer portal era" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the fiery postgame exchange between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley following UConn’s massive clash with South Carolina. With Danny Hurley jumping into the fray to defend his colleague, we’re diving into why the energy in Storrs has reached a total fever pitch. Plus, Dakich breaks down the national championship battle between Uconn and Michigan. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) - Geno Auriemma LOSES IT on Dawn Staley After Final Four loss" "(2:50) - Dawn Staley wanted to FIGHT Geno Auriemma" "(3:30) - Dan's connection to the Jacquez family" "(4:40) - Geno Auriemma's press conference response" "(6:30) - Dawn Staley grew up in the projects of Philadelphia" "(8:33) - Dan Hurley defends Geno Auriemma" "(9:13) - Dan Hurley is locked in for Michigan" "(10:00) - Michigan vs UConn Preview" "(13:50) - Dan Hurley's NCAA Tournament dominance" "(14:25) - Michigan's offensive firepower" "(16:55) - Dusty May on Yaxel Lendebourg" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dusty May joins Dan Dakich to break down Michigan’s massive Final Four showdown against Arizona and why "tough coaching" is the engine behind their March Madness run. Discover why the Big Ten's strength has the Wolverines primed for a title as they discuss why college basketball has never been more popular. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) When Dusty May realized his team was Final Four good" "(1:45) Elliot Caudeau's health status" "(1:50) The logistics of the Final Four" "(2:50) Dusty May on the strength of the Big Ten" "(3:40) Dusty May on how Michigan manages distractions" "(5:50) Dusty May on the matchup against Arizona in the Final Four" "(6:40) How Michigan manages media attention" "(8:28) Dusty May on how he manages ticket requests" "(9:33) College basketball has never been better" "(10:48) Biggest issues in the sport" "(12:55) Are Cinderellas dead?" "(14:08) Coaches getting the blame " Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the absolute absurdity of Mike Vrabel being forced to answer for TreVeyon Henderson’s Bible verses at the NFL Annual League Meeting while defending Chicago Bulls former player Jaden Ivey. Watch as we expose those trying to turn scripture into a controversy and explain why the sports world has officially lost its mind. "(00:00) TreVeyon Henderson supports Jaden Ivey" "(1:00) Chicago Bulls leaking stories on Jaden Ivey" "(2:00) The Chicago Bulls turned a blind eye to Michael Jordan" "(3:00) TreVeyon Henderson's X post" "(6:08) Mike Vrabel reprimands TreVeyon Henderson" "(8:30) What does TreVeyon Henderson need to be educated about?" "(10:30) Ryan Day on the need to adapt in CFB" "(17:11) INTERVIEW With Bruce Pearl" "(17:15) Andrew Dakich vs Steven Pearl" "(18:30) The value of the NIT" "(20:00) Final Four Thoughts" "(20:20) Tarris Reed Jr." "(22:50) Jon Scheyer" "(25:00) Bruce Pearl to North Carolina?" "(27:15) Michigan and Arizona's dominance" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the NBA selectively enforcing its moral code? In this episode, Dan pulls no punches regarding the Chicago Bulls' decision to waive Jaden Ivey. After the Bulls cited "conduct detrimental to the team" following Ivey’s comments on religion and the LGBTQ+ community. Plus, Dan is joined by Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood as the Fighting Illini prepare for their first Final Four appearance since 2005. After a physical Elite Eight win over Iowa, Underwood reflects on a coaching career that began in 1986 and has finally led him to the biggest stage in college basketball. The Illini are set to face a familiar foe in UConn this Saturday, looking to avenge an early-season loss and punch their ticket to the National Championship. "(0:00) Christianity: Where the NBA Draws the Line" "(0:42) The Chicago Bulls Waive Jaden Ivey" "(1:15) Comparing Ivey to Miles Bridges & League Conduct" "(2:08) The "Pride Month" vs. "Unrighteousness" Debate" "(3:18) Is Having an Opinion Now "Conduct Detrimental"?" "(4:30) Billy Donovan and the "Standard" of the Bulls" "(5:10) The Truth About Jordan, Pippen, and the 90s Bulls" "(6:20) Michael Jordan’s Journey: Addiction, Fame, and Faith" "(7:35) Dealing with the "Insecure" Outrage Culture" "(25:59) Illinois Basketball Head Coach, BradUnderwood" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down UConn’s historic comeback against Duke and why college basketball continues to be the ultimate sports drama. Subscribe for unfiltered takes on the Final Four matchups and the biggest choke jobs in NCAA Tournament history. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:17) NCAA Tournament DELIVERS!" "(0:50) Jon Scheyer's coaching job at Duke" "(2:22) Jon Scheyer postgame" "(3:50) Dan Hurley and Uconn never quit" "(4:15) Nate Oats is still mad about Charles Bediako" "(6:38) Tommy Lloyd to North Carolina?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From FBI wiretaps to a shocking LSU reunion, Dan breaks down how Will Wade pulled off the ultimate comeback while NC State gets left in the dust. Discover why college basketball’s coaching carousel is more lawless than ever!!! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Will Wade And Lane Kiffin are LSU Housewives" "(0:40) Will Wade survived FBI Wiretaps!" "(1:11) LSU has no morals" "(2:28) North Carolina State fans are vicious" "(3:35) Will Wade isn't a gangster" "(4:03) NC State AD Boo Corrigan's comments" "(5:55) LSU didn't handle the hiring process well at all" "(7:08) Jay Bilas weighs in on Will Wade returning to LSU" "(12:10) It pays to cheat in college basketball" "(13:15) Lane Kiffin wants patience from LSU fans" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dan takes a deep dive into the romanticized idea of the "Carolina Family" hire. While the optics of Kenny "The Jet" Smith pacing the sidelines at the Dean Dome are incredible, Dan breaks down the logistical, recruiting, and tactical hurdles that make this a "dream" hire that could quickly turn into a nightmare. "(00:00) Stephen A’s Kenny Smith Take" "(00:41) UNC Job Opens & Coaching Debate Begins" "(01:30) Can You Hire a Coach With No Experience?" "(03:29) Recruiting vs X’s & O’s Debate" "(05:21) Is This Just Media “Shilling”?" "(07:48) What UNC Actually Needs in a Coach" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich slams Syracuse Women’s Basketball coach Felicia Legette-Jack for her "loser mentality" after she called playing UConn in the NCAA Tournament a "personal attack" following a 98-45 blowout loss. Dan breaks down why these excuses are unacceptable in March Madness and why the "victim mentality" is killing the competitive spirit of the game. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:26) Felicia Legette-Jack's press conference after Uconn loss" "(5:15) claims of a "personal attack"" "(6:40) March Madness isn't meant to be easy" "(11:00) Uconn showed Syracuse mercy" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich doesn't hold back as he tackles the massive controversy surrounding Kansas star Darryn Peterson and his cryptic "mind stuff" comments regarding his rollercoaster season in Lawrence. With the NBA Draft approaching, Dan asks the ultimate question: can a franchise really trust their #1 overall pick to a player who admitted to being derailed by off-court factors? Plus, Leonard Fournette calls out Emmanuel Acho, sparking a heated debate over NFL credibility and media takes. Dan breaks down the exchange, the responses, and why more players are pushing back on sports media personalities. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:30) Darryn Peterson STOLE from Kansas boosters" "(1:17) Jay Bilas wanted athletes to get paid" "(1:28) Darryn Peterson blames "mind stuff" for bad season" "(2:09) Darryn Peterson's excuses" "(3:10) Kansas loss to St. Johns" "(4:30) Darryn Peterson shrugs off Kansas media" "(5:10) Bill Self made a mistake" "(5:45) Darryn Peterson still a lock for 1st pick in the NBA draft?" "(10:23) Emmanuel Acho Gets Called Out by Leonard Fournette — And It’s Brutal" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down a wild March Madness weekend, from Kevin Willard’s viral halftime joke to Mick Cronin’s epic "get a life" takedown of a woke reporter. Watch as we expose the media's desperate attempts to ruin the tournament and celebrate the coaches who aren't afraid to tell it like it is. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(1:10) Villanova's Kevin Willard CRUSHED over a joke" "(5:13) UCLA's Mick Cronin fires back at reporter" "(8:15) Kentucky has fallen from the mountain top" "(9:20) Texas the surprise of the tournament" "(11:02) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE" "(12:02) March Madness takeaways with Sean" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down Kentucky head coach Mark Pope’s calculated refusal to confirm a rumored $9 million NIL offer for Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg. Watch as Pope sidesteps the massive transfer portal allegations to launch a blistering critique of modern media and the "circus" surrounding the Wildcats program. "(00:00) Mark Pope Fights Back" "(4:50) Blurred lines in reporting" "(4:22) BBN insecurity" "(5:45) it's not just a Kentucky thing" "(7:45) why didn't he answer the question" "(10:00) Dusty May doesn't want these questions" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices