Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

Former NBA player Royce White joins Dan to sound off on the viral WNBA controversy following Enes Kanter Freedom's ejection from the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game. Having declared himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft to expose gender ideology in the WNBA, White calls out the league's hypocrisy while addressing Natasha Cloud's sideline confrontation and Kanter's defense of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. 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 with Dan Dakich, Dan breaks down why mainstream media coverage of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark remains fixated on off-court politics and cheap narrative-spin rather than pure basketball. Following her candid ESPN interview with Malika Andrews—which aired shortly after Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas's controversial hit to her throat—Clark voiced her frustration over constant mischaracterizations by the sports media ecosystem. Dan also exposes the bizarre double standards facing the WNBA following Sophie Cunningham's comments on protecting women's sports alongside former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft. 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 pulls no punches on this episode of Don't @ Me as he breaks down Cathy Engelbert's job performance as WNBA Commissioner. From giving official letter grades on league growth and crisis management to analyzing player relations and the marketing of superstar Caitlin Clark, Dan evaluates how WNBA leadership is handling the historic surge in women's basketball. Has Commissioner Engelbert failed Caitlin Clark, the players, and the loyal fanbase? Plus, Dan calls out ESPN's coverage of the WNBA and breaks down what must change to protect the product moving forward. 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 how Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark single-handedly transformed the WNBA into a mainstream powerhouse, driving unprecedented ratings, arena sellouts, and league-wide attention and growth. Yet despite this historic sports business boom, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve, WNBA legend Kelsey Plum, and many more continue to minimize her impact and push back, including her own coach Stephanie White. Instead of capitalizing on a golden era, WNBA leadership is actively sabotaging the greatest business miracle in sports history out of pure ego. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

he WNBA's official "task force" met to answer a basic question—what is a woman?—on the heels of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham taking a stand to protect women's sports and former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. After failing to reach a conclusion, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's league blamed outside "hate and vitriol" and simply scheduled more meetings. On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan breaks down the absolute clown show as the WNBA continues to get in its own way. 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 the hypocrisy surrounding the WNBA and the Indiana Fever as Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham step up to defend head coach Stephanie White. After White's controversial response to Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington's egregious foul on Cunningham, Dakich questions why Clark and Cunningham are better at defending their coach than White ever was at protecting her own players. Plus, OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) joins Dan to break down the latest storylines across the league. They dive into Mike Vrabel dodging questions about his offseason counseling and what it signals for the season ahead, whether Deshaun Watson is locked in as the Week 1 starter after landing the preseason Game 1 nod, and what Kyler Murray being named the Vikings' starter means for J.J. McCarthy's future in Minnesota. 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 kicks things off by breaking down the ongoing drama surrounding the WNBA, examining why the league's off-court chaos and media circus are overshadowing the action on the floor. Then, he reacts to the latest NFL Hall of Fame inductees, celebrating the new Gold Jacket and the Chicago White Soxs retiring a number. Dan also takes a dive into the wild YouTube comment section to answer fan questions, address hot takes, and call out the internet's funniest trolls. Finally, the episode features a clip from the Mathew Bowyer inter, the Southern California bookmaker tied to the multi-million dollar Shohei Ohtani betting scandal. Bowyer breaks down his side of the story regarding Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, detailing how millions in wire transfers cleared and what really went on behind closed doors during the federal investigation. (Listen to the full interview here...https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kWCt1iJgs9NM5TYhLI89n?si=frK9k8_9RvqhPaxAEQqedw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan UNLOADS on Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White for her embarrassing backpedaling after failing to stand up for Sophie Cunningham following Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul. White blamed the "online community" for "twisting" her message. Plus, Ed weighs in on his son Christian entering Year 10 at age 30 and reacts to the viral conspiracy theory blaming a nearby electrical substation for the San Francisco 49ers' soft-tissue injuries. He offers a player's perspective on navigating early training camp when a head coach like Kyle Shanahan is sidelined recovering, and shares his thoughts on whether massive new extensions for stars like Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, and Bijan Robinson signal that the running back position is officially back. 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 the latest embarrassing weekend for the WNBA on this epidode of Don't @ Me, starting with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom OFFICIALLY declaring for the WNBA Draft, quickly followed by Royce White. Plus, Dan Dakich breaks down the brutal hit on the court where Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington clotheslined Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, drew blood, got ejected, and then ran to Threads to claim "white privilege." All of this while Sports Illustrated claims Cunningham deserved it as "karma" for speaking out on biological males in women's sports. And Dan sits down with Mathew Bowyer, the Southern California bookmaker at the center of the $17 million sports betting scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Bowyer opens up about what was really going through his mind when $500,000 wire transfers began landing directly from accounts linked to Ohtani—addressing whether he assumed the superstar was secretly backing the wagers or if he simply chose not to pry as long as the payments cleared. He also weighs in on MLB and federal investigators clearing Ohtani almost instantly, sharing his perspective on whether investigators pushed back on his side of the story or if the focus was strictly on protecting baseball's biggest global 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

Dan breaks down Megan Rapinoe's latest unhinged rant targeting Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham and OutKick's Riley Gaines over their stand to protect women's sports. As Cunningham catches heat for defending basic biology and common sense in female athletics, Rapinoe doubles down with her typical loud, delusional rhetoric as the discourse surrounding the WNBA becomes more ridiculous. Plus, Danny Z and The Hammer join us for another unhinged edition of "Shot Clock Violation." Can they deliver coherent sports commentary before the buzzer sounds, or will they get hit with a technical foul for sheer nonsense? Tune in to find out. 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 reacts to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith going off on Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve for wearing a "Trans Kids Belong" shirt against Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever. Stephen A. steps up to defend Cunningham, delivering a mainstream reality check that biological males simply do not belong in women's sports. Plus, Former All-Pro receiver Steve Smith Sr. stops by to discuss potential high-profile slots across ESPN's weekday sports slate, including First Take and Get Up. Dan gets Steve's raw thoughts on expanding his media footprint and bringing his trademark intensity to the biggest daily debates in sports media. And U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (MO) joins Dan to answer why Washington is taking on college sports—breaking down what inspired him to step in and fix the growing chaotic issues around NIL, transfers, and the future of college athletics. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Don't @ Me Best-Of: Dan breaks down the heat surrounding Sophie Cunningham, and former sideline reporter Michele Tafoya stops by to open up about her experience at a Lynx game, why sports are becoming exclusionary, and how women's sports are being hijacked. Plus, Dan plays Stock Up/Stock Down, reacts to the Dodgers, and covers Tony Romo's country club drinks and walking around the fair with a big leg. Finally, Clay Travis puts up $10 million for a WNBA team to play a high school boys' team. Tune in for the biggest moments of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OutKick founder Clay Travis joins Dan to address his viral $10 million challenge proposing a head-to-head basketball matchup between the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces and a boys' high school state championship team. Travis breaks down how the offer highlights biological realities and media hypocrisy surrounding biological males in female athletics—a debate recently reignited by statements from Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham and Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve. Tune in for an unfiltered discussion on protecting women's sports, the logistics behind the $10M proposal, and the escalating lunacy surrounding the WNBA. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michele Tafoya joins Dan to EXPOSE the deep hypocrisy within the WNBA and tackle the recent controversial storylines surrounding the league. Tafoya calls Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham a HERO for standing up for women's sports despite intense backlash from Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, Seattle Storm leadership, and activist critics. Together, Dan and Michele break down how unnecessary discourse is overtaking meritocracy in women's basketball and also calls out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on what she must do to restore the integrity of the game. 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 the WNBA's latest controversy after Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White claimed she lacked sufficient biological information to comment on males playing women's sports. Dan is joined by his lovely wife, Leigh Ross-Dakich, as they expose the hypocrisy surrounding female athletics, press conference shutdowns, and how Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark's arrival brought unprecedented scrutiny to the league. 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 exposes the WNBA clown show after the league posted—then deleted—a video of Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers betting on their upcoming game. The chaos escalates as Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton is suspended for harassing teenage fans wearing supporting Sophie Cunningham and women's sports. Plus, Rep. August Pfluger and Congress slam WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert over her weak response regarding the safety of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Ryan Clark actually take ESPN to court? Following his messy departure and HIS OWN claims of being fired "without cause," speculation is growing over whether Clark could launch a lawsuit against his former network—drawing comparisons to Sage Steele's past legal battle. Dan breaks down why those legal rumors fall flat, especially as ESPN moves former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. into Clark's prominent show slots. Tune in as Dan dismantles the narrative surrounding Ryan Clark's exit on 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 brings you the weekly Best of Show, packing the absolute biggest headlines across basketball, media, and college football into one jam-packed episode. First up, the media landscape was rocked this week by the abrupt mid-show layoff of NFL analyst Ryan Clark. Dan reacts to the shockwave surrounding Clark's exit and what it signals for sports broadcasting. Then, the focus shifts to the NBA after a landscape-shifting move. Dan and Anthony Gargano measures the level of excitement in Philadelphia following LeBron James' decision to sign with the 76ers. Is it officially "Finals or Bust" in Philly? And evaluate how LeBron and Jaylen Brown will fit together on the floor, breaks down why the Eastern Conference might now be wide open, and tips his cap to 76ers executive Mike Gansey for pulling off the high-profile signing. Finally, Dan wraps up with a look across the broader sports map: addressing the ongoing leadership challenges facing the WNBA, followed by a brutally honest projection on why North Carolina Football is in for a long, painful season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert continues to face intense scrutiny for her leadership missteps, especially surrounding Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. But despite mounting criticism, some in the media are rushing to shield her. Dan calls out a controversial column by Candace Buckner of The Athletic, who claims Cathy doesn't need to be the players' "bestie" to deserve credit for the league's booming success. Plus, Dan breaks down the wildest stories shaking up the NFL off-season alongside OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero. First, they dissect the strange timeline surrounding Kyle Shanahan's serious car accident. How did a head coach's crash stay hidden for nearly two weeks, and does the media silence raise a major credibility issue for NFL insiders who might have sat on the story? And they head south to evaluate the chaos brewing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With star defensive tackle Vita Vea demanding a trade and quarterback Baker Mayfield admitting he'll hit free agency next offseason after contract talks stalled, how deep should Bucs fans' panic run? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN host Monica McNutt is under EXTREME heat after claiming Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark needs to show more "accountability and self-awareness." Dan destroys this narrative, exposing ESPN's double standards and the ongoing jealousy across the WNBA. Plus, Philadelphia sports radio legend and ALL CITY host Anthony Gargano joins Dan to breaks down the blockbuster signing of LeBron James to the 76ers. Whether the 76ers are now the consensus favorites in the Eastern Conference Managing star power: Will Jaylen Brown and LeBron James make it work or clash on the floor? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a recent sit-down with ESPN, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is finally breaking her silence on the media's "false characterization" of her and the non-stop off-the-court drama in the WNBA. Dan breaks down how WNBA player jealousy is the REAL culprit in continuing to derail the conversation from actual basketball. Plus, NFL training camps are officially underway! 3x All-Pro linebacker Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman joins Dan to look back at his most memorable training camp moments and break down what players really go through during summer prep. Plus, the guys dive into the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga—did the 49ers WR fumble the bag, and where will he actually play this 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

USA Today's Nancy Armour is under fire after claiming Caitlin Clark's fans are "white nationalists" and demanding Clark apologize for her fanbase. To make matters worse, Armour inexplicably invoked the 1955 tragic murder of Emmett Till—before issuing a quiet Instagram apology. Dan breaks down the utter absurdity of the media's attack on Caitlin Clark, the Emmett Till comparison, and Armour's forced apology. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Cunningham drops unfiltered thoughts defending women's athletics, setting off a massive media firestorm. From ESPN's hot takes to the WNBA media's fierce reaction, Dan breaks down why Cunningham is quickly becoming the most talked-about face in the league—and why she is completely embracing the backlash. Plus, live from Tampa at SEC Media Days, Dan is joined by Trey Wallace, Senior College Sports Reporter for OutKick, fresh off his sit-down with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Together, they break down the biggest power moves and political friction shaping the future of college athletics: The SEC "Secession" Debate: Unpacking the heavy buzz around Greg Sankey and Kirby Smart's comments about the SEC potentially charting its own path outside of NCAA governance. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this weekly "Best Of" episode, Dan dives into Angel Reese & Victimhood: A debate on the narrative surrounding LSU's star forward and public perceptions. Paul Finebaum unleashes a scathing critique on Dabo Swinney after the Clemson coach defends his past success, declaring Swinney is "stuck on stupid," clinging to old glory, and watching his program slide into irrelevance. Dan reflects on the emotional wave of ESPN layoffs and Dan Z's perspective on the media shifting landscape. Dan admits he know nothing about Marvel, and proves once again that his pop-culture knowledge permanently died in 1998. Davey and Sean mercifully try to save him. And Stephen A. & Ryan Clark: Unpacking Stephen A. Smith's comments and where he missed the mark regarding Ryan Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan tackles First Take host Stephen A. Smith's frustrated response to Ryan Clark's departure from ESPN. Despite calling Clark one the best NFL analysts in America, Stephen A. was powerless to stop network bosses from laying him off —leaving him openly unhappy and hurt with his own company's management. Plus, Dan is joined by Bobby Carpenter, host of The Bobby Carpenter Show and former NFL linebacker, to tackle two of the biggest storylines shaking up college athletics. First, Dan and Bobby dive straight into the fallout in Ann Arbor following Warde Manuel stepping down as Michigan's Athletic Director. Despite bringing home national championships across multiple sports, Then, the conversation shifts to the broader landscape of college football: Is there an actual world where the SEC breaks away from the NCAA to form its own standalone super-league? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to breaking reports that ESPN is planning to lay off $2 million-a-year NFL analyst Ryan Clark, who spent years alongside Stephen A. Smith on First Take. After years of polarizing commentary, internal network drama, and on-air feuds, the network is finally moving on from Clark ahead of their flagship Super Bowl coverage. Plus, Dan is joined by golf analyst Ned Michaels to dissect one of the most stunning Open Championship finishes in recent memory at Royal Birkdale and the guys take a deep dive into the weekend's biggest lightning rod: Bryson DeChambeau's two-shot penalty and how it completely dominated the conversation along the Southport links. 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 unleashes on Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello who received a 1-game suspension over her "protected species" hot mic comment toward Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese. Dan puts WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's horrific leadership and selective outrage on full blast. Plus, As NFL teams officially hit the field for training camp, NFL insider Armando Salguero joins Dan to reveal the one storyline he's most excited to track this summer. Then, the guys tackle the league's ongoing surface debate: Has the World Cup's successful use of natural grass completely exposed the NFL's arguments for sticking with artificial turf? 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 unloads on NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for calling Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark a "political football" instead of addressing the WNBA's failure to protect her from vicious on-court attacks. Following reports that Silver urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for her brutal throat punch attach on Clark. 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 reacts to reports that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had to step in and force WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for her throat punch on Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. Dan breaks down why the WNBA is a complete mess and why Cathy Engelbert has got to go. Plus, Dan sits down with Rob Friedman, the internet's favorite baseball mind, famously known as PitchingNinja to break down his new book, Unhittable: How Technology, Mavericks, and Innovators Engineered Baseball's New Era of Pitching Dominance. We dive deep into the science, the secrets, and the sheer wizardry happening on the mound today. 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 "Best of" edition of Don't @ Me, Dan doesn't hold anything back. First, Dan dives into the chaos surrounding Ann Arbor and breaks down exactly why he thinks Michigan is corrupt. Then, he pivots to Hollywood to deliver a brutally honest, no-filters review on why the mega-hit movie Oppenheimer (may) completely sucks. Finally, Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts joins the show to discuss the massive, year-round transformation of the Friendly Confines and what fans can expect from the new Wrigley Field experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan absolutely exposes the University of Michigan as the most corrupt college football program in history. From the Jim Harbaugh illegal scouting scandal and Connor Stalions sign-stealing scheme to the devastating new details of the Sherrone Moore controversy, the program's endless chaos has finally caught up to athletic director Warde Manuel. And Cubs Co-Owner, Todd Ricketts joins Dan to diacuss the future of professional baseball and the iconic stadium his family helped revitalize. Plus, they dive into the ongoing evolution of Wrigley Field—detailing how the historic venue is being turned into a year-round, bucket-list destination, the specific big events they are fighting to bring to the Friendly Confines, and why keeping sports a sanctuary away from modern politics matters more than ever. 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 EXPOSES the blatant WNBA media double standard between Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers and Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. Following Bueckers's controversial comments on WNBA coaching opportunities, Dan breaks down why the woke mainstream sports media is praising her for caving to the narrative while continuing their jealous attacks on Clark. Also, don't miss Dan and the guys playing "Will It Suck?", as they discuss if Netflix's Season 3 of Quarterback and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will be hits or FLOPS. 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 why WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert NEEDS to step down immediately after ducking her appearance on the Dan Patrick Show to avoid tough questions. These tough questions include the recent drama surrounding Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and the league failing to protect her amidst the recent throat punch from Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas. Instead of capitalizing on the unprecedented spotlight surrounding Caitlin Clark, Engelbert's leadership has been defined by non-stop public relations disasters and mismanagement. The excuses are over—it's time for a change at the top. 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 exposes ESPN's broken, narrative-driven coverage of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark as the fading network hypocritically sabotages the WNBA's most popular asset. Following the blatant throat-punch found by the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas, the whole perspective on Caitlin Clark's treatment has been extremely magnified. Plus, U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman (IN) joins the show to discuss Congress's direct involvement and their formal letter pressing WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to take action and treat Clark better. Tune in for the unfiltered truth about the sports media agendas and ridiculous narratives mounting over the mistreatment of 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

Dan breaks down the news that Congress is DEMANDING answers from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert over the league's blatant failure to protect Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Following Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas's flagrant-foul throat punch, lawmakers are investigating the WNBA players' jealousy-driven double standards targeting Clark. Plus, Michele Tafoya, Host “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” joins Dan to discuss everyone melting down about Donald Trump petitioning Balogun's red card being suspended to FIFA and when history looks back on the Caitlin Clark era, will it say she transformed women's basketball or that the league missed an opportunity because it couldn't get out of its own way? 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 best moments from Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich this week. Dan kicks things off by reacting to the USMNT's crushing, gutless World Cup loss to Belgium, breaking down how the collapse sets American soccer back for years. Then, FS1's First Things First co-host Chris Broussard joins to tackle the biggest storylines in modern hoops: where LeBron goes next, whether Giannis to the Heat makes them a title threat, and a real temperature check on Victor Wembanyama after year two. Also on the show: Mamdani Exposed: Dan calls out Mamdani for what he is: a world-class, elite bullsh*tter. Hardball with Bret Boone: The 3x MLB All-Star joins the show to rip apart modern analytics, explain how rule changes are shifting the game, and name the absolute toughest, greatest pitchers he ever had to step into the box against. The Real Question: Dan answers the rumor mill directly: Is Dan dead? (Spoiler: Not a chance). New "Best of" episodes drop every week. Subscribe and don't miss a single second of the hard truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan dives into the MASSIVE media feud over the Los Angeles Lakers' newly formed trio. Skip Bayless completely shut down Stephen A. Smith's viral and racially motivated criticism of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, predicting huge success for the squad instead. Plus, Dan shifts focus to college football as Big 12 Media Days kicked off. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is catching major heat from Texas Tech, who continues to cry about the Brendan Sorsby eligibility controversy. And Bret Boone host of "The Bret Boone Podcast" joins Dan to discuss the biggest surprise and disappointment of the first half of the season, the one contender that absolutely has to make a move before the deadline and has baseball finally found the right balance with the rule changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the USMNT's embarrassing World Cup Round of 16 loss to Belgium after Christian Pulisic and the squad completely COLLAPSED. Dan breaks down how this gutless, humiliating loss sets US soccer back for years. Chris Broussard, Co-Host “First Things First” joins Dan to discuss where he would like to see LeBron play next season and does Giannis make the Heat a legit threat again to win another title? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts:https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has FINALLY broken her silence after her on-court clash with Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. Dan breaks down Clark's raw response, the WNBA's controversial officiating, and why the constant noise is threatening to overshadow the league itself. Plus, Dan welcomes U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame member Paul Caligiuri to the show to discuss FIFA and the unprecedented decision to suspend USMNT striker Flo Balogun's red card, clearing him to play in tonight's high-stakes Round of 16 clash against Belgium. Paul outlines exactly what Team USA needs to do to shut down Belgium and advance to the quarterfinals and we look back at his legendary, history-altering goal against Trinidad & Tobago and answers whether he knew at the time it would change the trajectory of American soccer forever. 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 exposes the ultimate WNBA betrayal after Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White publicly coddled the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas instead of standing up for Caitlin Clark. Following Thomas's vicious throat-shot to the Fever phenom, White's refusal to protect her own player proves the WNBA's deep-rooted resentment toward its biggest star. Tune in for Dan's raw, unfiltered breakdown of this absolute coaching bertrayal. 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 week's episode, Dan drops a hot take that's bound to turn heads: why soccer is actually more exciting to watch than football. Plus, former USMNT player Jonathan Bornstein stops by to talk World Cup memories and high-stakes USA soccer. Also on the show: Media Madness: Dan fires back at the mainstream media's awful promotion of Iran's soccer program. The WNBA's Real Problem: Bestselling author and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan joins the show to break down what is truly holding the WNBA back amidst its massive culture shift. New episodes drop every Thursday. Don't miss a single second of the hard truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive interview veteran WNBA reporter Christine Brennan DEFENDS Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and condemns WNBA leadership following the shocking throat-punch controversy involving the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas. Brennan addresses the escalating WNBA firestorm and responds directly to the ridiculous criticism from Sarah Spain. Get the ultimate insider perspective on the Clark/Thomas controversy and why the league's handling of its biggest star is facing such backlash 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 calls out The Athletic reporter Annie Costabile for her controversial defense of Alyssa Thomas following her flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark. Costabile claimed the WNBA discourse is uniquely toxic compared to men's sports, shielding Thomas from criticism claiming she's the victim. Plus, it's time to talk about the absolute clown show happening in Flushing, Queens. The New York Mets are a designated, certified, five-star dumpster fire. and Dan tells you why. 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 unloads on a pathetic new low for the WNBA after Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Alyssa Thomas's shocking throat punch of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Plus, 2X MLS All-Star, ake us inside the mindset of a player participating in the World Cup and is this the most talented U.S. team he's seen? 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 exposes the blatant jealousy running through the WNBA after Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was shockingly excluded from the league's 30th-anniversary poster. Dan breaks down the controversial, uncalled on-court hit by Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner that left the Fever guard injured, and slams the Phoenix Mercury for mocking the situation on social media. Is the league's petty ego actively trying to destroy its own golden goose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruce Pearl joins Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich to break down the massive news of Dusty May leaving Michigan to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. In this exclusive interview, Pearl goes off on the current state of college basketball, explaining why the constant roster-rebuilding demands mean "you can't build a culture anymore" at the university level. Bruce also comments on the overall state of college athletics and the ongoing Brendan Sorsby drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Francisco Giants are facing a massive media firestorm after three pitchers wrote a Bible verse on their Pride Night caps. On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich reacts to the backlash and Buster Posey's tense, dodged-question press conference as President of Baseball Operations. + Coach Bruce Pearl reflects on Dusty May making move to the Mavericks, & recap of the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College basketball just took a major hit as Michigan's Dusty May officially agrees to terms to become the next Dallas Mavericks Head Coach! On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich breaks down May's meteoric rise and what this blockbuster move means for Mavericks ROTY phenom Cooper Flagg. Plus, we dive into what this shocking departure means for college basketball coaches going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Angel Reese playing the victim card yet again? On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich sounds off on Reese's controversial postgame comments regarding Indiana Fever fans and her ongoing rivalry with Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLB Pride backlash has officially spread to Trevor Bauer's league after the York Revolution forfeited a game when players refused to wear LGBTQ-themed jerseys. Instead of respecting their choice, the organization publicly slammed its own players for the decision. Dan Dakich breaks down the fallout from this massive baseball controversy. + WVU's HC Rich Rodriguez joins to talk all things Mountaineer football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary coach Jay Wright joins Dan Dakich to break down the rise of the "Villanova Knicks" (Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges) and how they are completely reshaping NBA roster construction. Wright opens up about Brunson's Michael Jordan-level clutch gene, his firsthand experience at MSG, and answers the ultimate question: will he ever return to the coaching sidelines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices