Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

Sophie Cunningham, A'ja Wilson, and Indiana Fever fan drama take center stage on today's episode! Dan breaks down the funniest reaction in the WNBA as Sophie Cunningham laughs off A'ja Wilson's total meltdown over a fan simply pointing a finger. While A'ja Wilson expected the entire league to rally behind her after leaving the court to confront a Fever fan, Sophie Cunningham did what she does best: throw fuel on the fire and laugh in her face. Meanwhile, does Prime's soft broadcast coverage expose the narrative push against Fever fans? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buckle up for the weekly unfiltered roundup where no topic is safe and zero hot takes are left behind. This week on The Best of Don't@ME: Lights Out for Dante Moore: Breaking down the brutal hit that sent the QB packing and why USC is a joke of a football program. The Coaching Burn Unit: Which college and pro football head coaches are sitting on seats so hot they're currently applying third-degree burn cream? Congressman Jim Jordan Steps Into the Ring: The Ohio Representative joins Dan to reveal how Washington plans to "save" college sports—or whether Congress will just make an even bigger mess of NIL. Nick Saban's Hypocrisy Tour: Why St. Nick's latest complaints about modern college football prove he's officially lost the plot (and his own track record). Stock Up / Stock Down: Who's climbing the ladder and who needs to be immediately demoted to the bench. Boot on the Ground with Trey Wallace: OutKick's own college football insider joins live from Knoxville after covering the Texas vs. Tennessee showdown—complete with a front-row seat to the spectacle of President Trump rolling into Neyland Stadium! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A'ja Wilson, Indiana Fever fans, and the WNBA are in the spotlight on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan breaks down the latest viral drama taking over women's basketball. During a heated game, Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson actually left the court to confront an Indiana Fever fan, earning herself a technical foul in the process. Dan exposes the entitlement, soft officiating, and ridiculous media narratives making the WNBA impossible to take seriously. Plus, Following a historic 77–22 Senate vote on the Protect College Sports Act, Dan sits down with U.S. Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) to discuss whether Washington is finally ready to fix the wild west of college athletics and what are the biggest policy sticking points—from antitrust protections to athlete status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Saban, ESPN College GameDay, Kamario Taylor, and the Protect College Sports Act take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan exposes the massive hypocrisy surrounding former Alabama head coach Nick Saban as college football's NIL and transfer portal chaos reaches a boiling point. While broadcasting live from ESPN's College GameDay inside Neyland Stadium, Nick Saban openly admitted that if he were still coaching, he would be trying to convince Mississippi State star quarterback and Heisman contender Kamario Taylor to enter the transfer portal. The blatant double standard? Saban has spent months lobbying Congress to fix the "broken" college sports model, appearing in national ads to promote the Protect College Sports Act—which just passed in the U.S. Senate late last night. Dan Dakich shreds the elite coaches and administrators who built dynasties by exploiting every system loophole imaginable, only to turn around and beg lawmakers for federal regulations the second the rules apply to everyone else. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dante Moore, Chris Simms, Dan Lanning, and Oregon football spark a massive media debate after a brutal hit in the Ducks' matchup against USC! On today's episode, Dan defends Chris Simms' honest halftime analysis of Dante Moore's late slide—and shreds the NBC analyst for caving to the outrage mob and issuing an unnecessary apology. Plus, Trey Wallace, OutKick National College Sports Reporter drops by the show to describe what it was like inside Neyland Stadium for Texas vs Tennessee with President Trump in attendance and is Texas now the clear favorite in the SEC, or did Georgia's performance against Oklahoma make the Bulldogs look like the better team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the outrage mob bullied Texas quarterback Arch Manning into silence for simply laughing at a viral AI video. Now, media outlets and online trolls have set their sights on Giants QB Jaxson Dart, absurdly spinning his injury as "karma" or a "curse" because he introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in New Jersey a few months ago. Dan destroys this ridiculous sports media spin, exposes the hypocrisy, and brings unfiltered common sense back to sports 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

On today's episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich breaks down the fallout after Dan Le Batard publicly ripped his former network over its NFL and college football coverage decisions. Instead of ignoring the shots, ESPN fired back with a rare public statement to Awful Announcing—leading Le Batard to double down. Dan dissects the entire feud, calling out the massive holes in Le Batard's narrative and exposing what's really driving the conflict. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buckle up for the weekly unfiltered roundup where no topic is safe and zero hot takes are left behind. This week on The Best of Don't@ME: Oxford Blues: Lane Kiffin gets served a massive slice of humble pie right in his own backyard, and we are here to savor every single bite. Browns Being Browns: The legendary Craig Carton stops by to diagnose Cleveland's endless football comedy of errors and dish out his trademark, unfiltered NFL takes. The Kap Reaction: Colin Kaepernick turns the temperature all the way up by comparing the NFL combine to a slave auction—Dan breaks down the idiocy. Stock Up / Stock Down: We check the market on who is rising to glory and whose sports reputation is officially filing for Chapter 11. Grab a drink, turn the volume up, and enjoy the madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, Arch Manning, and Texas Longhorns drive today's episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! First, Dan reacts to Colin Cowherd's claim that Bears QB Caleb Williams is "carrying" the NFL. Dakich then breaks down the viral feud between Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. After Portnoy criticized Williams for his dramatic reaction to a hamstring injury, Williams clapped back on social media by reposting a jab about Portnoy's infamous Mississippi State pizza review incident—where a student hurled antisemitic slurs and pennies at Portnoy before being arrested and removed from the university. Plus, USIEA Chairman and Former Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on college athletics and culture. We break down Caleb Williams' defensive social media back-and-forth with Dave Portnoy—including the controversy surrounding a reposted anti-Semitic trope—and examine Williams' mindset following his weekend injury. Plus, with the Protect College Sports Act advancing through key Senate procedural votes, Coach Pearl weighs in on whether federal legislation can finally bring real stability to the NIL era or if the system remains fundamentally broken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colin Kaepernick and Ryan Clark face backlash after comparing the NFL draft to slavery. On today's episode, Dan holds nothing back as he dismantles Colin Kaepernick's absurd claims comparing the NFL draft and combine to the slave trade. Dan calls out Ryan Clark for enabling the narrative and points out the total lack of logic: how can a voluntary, multi-million-dollar professional sports league be compared to forced labor? Plus, Dan highlights the ultimate hypocrisy of Kaepernick calling the NFL an oppressive system while actively training and begging for a call to get back into it. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lane Kiffin HUMBLED as LSU falls to Ole Miss and Pete Golding earns a signature win in Oxford! On today's episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich reacts to Lane Kiffin's emotional postgame comments after losing a thriller in his return to Oxford. From blaming the fanbase to making defeat all about himself, Dan exposes why Kiffin remains overhyped despite never winning anything of note as a head coach.Plus, Dan is joined by Craig Carton to discuss the Browns not totally sucking and why no ones cares about Dianna Russini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Sarkisian, Holly Rowe, ESPN, Arch Manning, and Texas football—why are sports getting so soft? On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich unloads on the sanitized, corporate-middle-manager state of modern college sports. Why are coaches apologizing for showing raw human emotion right after the biggest wins of their lives? Steve Sarkisian owes ESPN and reporters Laura Rutledge and Holly Rowe zero apologies, yet days later, he's on Zoom acting like he committed a crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arch Manning, Holly Rowe, Sydney Sweeney, and Novig spark media backlash! On this episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich, Dan shreds the latest absurd outrage taking over sports culture. Nancy Armour and woke media critics are at it again. This time, they are going after Texas quarterback Arch Manning simply for laughing at a viral, AI-generated video of coach Steve Sarkisian slapping reporter Holly Rowe. At the same time, the mob is attacking prediction market Novig for using Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney in their latest advertisement. Dan breaks down the ridiculous outrage, exposes the massive hypocrisy in sports media regarding Title IX, and explains why it's time to start laughing back at these nutjobs. Trey Wallace joins Dan to break down a massive week in SEC football! First, they dive into the electric atmosphere building in Oxford as Lane Kiffin and LSU return for a showdown with Ole Miss. Plus, don't sleep on the rest of the schedule—Dan and Trey explain why Mississippi State vs. South Carolina and Florida vs. Auburn are games to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ultimate unfiltered breakdown of the wild week in sports and pop culture. Dan brings together the biggest highlights, most contentious debates, and top interviews from across the show. First, OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero joins to dissect a wild NFL opening weekend, breaking down which early overreactions might actually be reality. Then, Dan runs through a brand-new edition of Stock Up, Stock Down, separating the week's biggest winners from the falling frauds. In culture news, the panel tackles the internet-breaking backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney's provocative new sportsbook campaign. Moving back to football, Dan analyzes which NFL and college head coaches are already feeling the heat on the hot seat, previews Lane Kiffin's hostile homecoming as he returns to Oxford with LSU, and unpacks Arch Manning's public apology over his viral AI video comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arch Manning is in the middle of a massive media firestorm after admitting he found an AI-generated video of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian slapping sideline reporter Holly Rowe funny. The hyper-sensitive outrage machine immediately went into overdrive, but Dan is calling out the media crusade for what it really is: completely off the rails. Plus, Dan is joined by former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center and ProAthletesInRecovery.org founder Randy Grimes to break down Week 1 across the NFL through the lens of a former player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lane Kiffin is returning to Oxford, Mississippi, and it's going to be absolute chaos! Dan breaks down the high-stakes, hostile homecoming as LSU prepares to walk into a wall of noise against Ole Miss. From Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry calling for military backup to Kiffin admitting there are legitimate "safety issues" awaiting him on the sideline, SEC football culture is on full display. And fresh off returning from Germany to cover Team USA's gold medal run at the Women's FIBA World Cup, OutKick reporter Jackson Thompson joins Dan to break down the viral moment that took over social media. After asking Caitlin Clark if she and Angel Reese are "friends now," Clark shut it down immediately, responding, *"We've always been friends. Don't try to do that."* Jackson gives an insider's look at what was happening in the media room, how Clark reacted in the moment, and his big takeaways from her refusal to let the media frame her relationship with Reese as a manufactured narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich rips soft ESPN media crying over Texas, Ohio State, and Holly Rowe! The mainstream sports media goons are throwing a full-blown temper tantrum because Steve Sarkisian rushed through sideline duties after an epic comeback win over the #1 Buckeyes, but Dan is putting these whiny journalists in their place. Dan annihilates the media elites who care more about their precious 15-second PR soundbites than raw, unfiltered college football passion. Plus, Dan is joined by OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero to separate Week 1 knee-jerk reactions from long-term realities. They dive straight into the biggest overreactions across the league—and the storylines that are genuine cause for concern. First, they break down Deshaun Watson's rough showing against Jacksonville, how much longer can the Titans stick with Cam Ward if his performance doesn't elevate and they examine the Giants' big win behind Jaxson Dart—are Dart and the G-Men truly legitimate contenders, or did they simply benefit from playing a porous Dallas defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara Lawson is taking heat for not starting Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers or Angel Reese for Team USA—but Dan Dakich says the outrage is completely ridiculous. Team USA just dominated Hungary by 52 points, yet fans and media are demanding changes to a starting lineup that is clearly working. Dan explains why Lawson has every right to rely on her veteran players during the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Plus, Sophie Cunningham's podcast is returning under a new name, and Breanna Stewart delivers a refreshing message about the honor of representing the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina Kimes says the Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel scandal has created a negative narrative for women in sports media. Dan strongly disagrees and argues that the controversy is being used to push a broader victimhood narrative. Plus, Dan is joined by OutKick National College Sports Reporter Trey Wallace to break down two of the biggest storylines sending shockwaves through college football. First, Trey dives into the explosive legal and political feud between LSU, Lane Kiffin, and Greg Sankey's SEC office. Did the Tigers officially bend the knee to the conference by leaving former NFL roster cuts off their 105-man list, or is this just a temporary truce? T Then, Trey sets the scene from Austin ahead of the massive Texas–Ohio State showdown. After a rough outing against the Buckeyes a year ago, what does Arch Manning need to prove on the national stage to silence the skeptics, justify the Heisman hype, and deliver a statement win for the Longhorns on home turf? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catch up on the absolute best moments from this week with Dan! From deep-dive college football breakdowns to major shakeups across professional sports, this episode covers the biggest stories making waves—and causing heated debates in our comment section. In this episode, Dan breaks down: Urban Meyer's College Football Breakdown: Legendary coach Urban Meyer joins to give his unfiltered take on Michigan's QB situation, the latest NCAA rule changes altering game strategy, and where college football is headed next. Cathy Engelbert Resigns as WNBA Commissioner: A deep dive into the major leadership shakeup in the WNBA. Why Cathy Engelbert is stepping down, what this means for the league's rapid growth and financial future, and where the WNBA goes from here. Jake Butt on Michigan's Last-Second Thriller: Former Michigan tight end and All-American Jake Butt drops in to analyze the wild, controversial last-second win over Western Michigan. He shares what it takes to execute in high-stakes moments and gives an insider perspective on Michigan's game-ending sequence. Reading YouTube Comments: Dan dives straight into the YouTube comment section to answer your hot takes, wild theories, and most requested questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Urban Meyer joins Dan to break down the biggest storylines in college football, including Michigan's controversial win over Western Michigan, Bryce Underwood's rough start, Kyle Whittingham's challenge at Michigan, and Oklahoma's chances against the Wolverines. Plus, Urban gives his honest thoughts on the SEC's legal fight with LSU, Lane Kiffin, the future of college football, the Save College Sports Act, Indiana's rise, Dabo Swinney and Clemson. And Dan sits down with Maine State Representative Laurel Libby (R-Minot/Auburn), founder and Executive Director of the political action group Lead Maine. Rep. Libby breaks down her mission to "educate, equip, and empower Mainers to speak up and take action," detailing grassroots efforts to restore fairness and safeguard women's sports at the state level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is "retiring" at the conclusion of the calendar year, and Dan is calling it exactly what it is. On this explosive episode of Don't At Me, Dan breaks down why he believes Engelbert will go down as one of the worst commissioners in sports history. Did the refs get it right, or did Michigan get handed a free lifeline? Plus, Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan All-American tight end Jake Butt joins Dan to break down the most controversial clock-management call of the weekend. Then, Jake breaks down Michigan's offensive struggles step-by-step: Is it quarterback play, play-calling, line execution, or a critical lack of explosive playmakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Best of Don't@Me, Dan and Trey Wallace tackles the ultimate SEC toxic relationship: LSU against the rest of the conference. Plus, Dan digs into the sports media's hypocrisy—why the loones in sports media crushed Jaxson Dart for introducing the President and no one says boo about the assault charges aganist Josh Jacobs? Later, we run through the weekly Stock Up / Stock Down segment (spoiler: hot takes are up, cold logic is way down). Finally, CFB analyst Tom Luginbill drops by to decipher the chaotic Heisman race and explain why your favorite quarterback probably isn't winning it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan gives his unfiltered take on Ryan Clark, Elle Duncan, ESPN, and Netflix, breaking down why the streaming giant's latest moves mimic the exact brand-destroying playbook that tanked legacy sports media. Is Netflix speedrunning its way into becoming ESPN 2.0? On this episode of Dan examines the platform's strategy and what it means for everyday sports fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan exposes the glaring double standard in modern sports coverage. When New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally, media figures like Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, and Dan Le Batard rushed to blast him on air. Yet, as Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faced domestic abuse allegations and subsequent charges, those same critics offered deafening silence. Plus, Dan brings on OutKick's Trey Wallace to untangle the standard-issue chaos surrounding Lane Kiffin's first offseason in Baton Rouge and they tackle Ross Dellenger's explosive report that rival SEC executives are threatening boycotts, probation, and lawsuits over LSU signing former pro players. Are conference rivals ready to push the nuclear option, or is this just elite-level SEC posturing before kickoff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan CRUSHES WNBA player Natasha Cloud as she speaks out for the first time following her explosive courtside altercation with Enes Kanter Freedom during the Chicago Sky/Indiana Fever game. Dan exposes the controversy, the owner's ban, and the blatant double standards taking over the WNBA. Dan sits down with ESPN CFB Analyst Tom Luginbill to decipher a wild Week Zero! First, they dive into Bill Belichick and UNC's rainy, gritty 15-10 revenge win over TCU in Dublin. Is Coach Bill's tar-heeled defense for real, or was that just a pint of Guinness-fueled luck that's bound to wear off by Week 3? Plus, Tom breaks down the bizarre modern phenomenon of former NFL vets returning to college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer joins Dan for a wide-ranging breakdown of the shifting college football landscape. Coach Beamer weighs in on the new SEC and Big Ten regulations regarding players returning from the NFL draft process, the sheer intensity of competing in the SEC, and what to expect from star quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Plus, Beamer pulls back the curtain on life as a coach's son—including the hilarious, unsolicited post-game feedback he still gets straight from his parents' text messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having coached at both the collegiate level and in the pros, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule brings a unique perspective to the latest recruiting shakeup. Coach Rhule joins Dan to break down the Big Ten and SEC's decision to ban the recruitment of players who previously committed to the NFL, sharing what jumps out to him first in a landscape where player freedom, competitive balance, and moving rulebooks constantly collide. Plus, Coach Rhule chats about the unique reality of leading the Cornhuskers—where 90,000 "co-head coaches" offer unsolicited play calls at the grocery store—and weighs in on the ultimate old school recruiting debate: is a heavily-loaded bagel considered a quick snack or a full-blown meal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan calls out the massive corporate meltdown over Good Good Golf's controversial Callaway ad as cancel culture has officially hit the golf world. While the commercial definitely missed the mark, the ridiculous backlash has gotten completely out of hand. Callaway severing ties, retailers stripping merchandise, and PGA Tour leadership panicking is absolute absurdity—Dan exposes the corporate hypocrisy and the unnecessary outrage. Plus, Having coached at both the collegiate level and in the pros, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule brings a unique perspective to the latest recruitment landscape shaking up the sport. Coach Rhule breaks down the Big Ten and SEC's decision to ban the recruitment of players who previously committed to the NFL, sharing what jumps out to him first in a landscape where player freedom, competitive balance, and moving rulebooks constantly collide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan breaks down the Chicago Sky's controversial decision to ban Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena following an altercation with Natasha Cloud. He exposes double standards and flaws in Sky owner Michael Alter's rationale, noting Alter compared stepping toward the court to shooting a gun while admitting he didn't even know if Freedom touched the floor. Plus, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer joins the show to weigh in on the wildest week in college football recruiting. We get his take on the SEC and Big Ten officially outlawing the recruitment of players who previously committed to the NFL, and whether he was surprised by LSU abstaining from the vote while Lane Kiffin aggressively target former pros under new legal injunctions. As a coach's son who grew up around the sport, Coach Beamer breaks down if the portal, NIL, and constant roster re-recruiting have altered the game beyond recognition. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Best of the Week, and Dan breaks down the wild headlines, heated debates, and massive moves shaking up the sports world. First, Dan dives into the courtside drama between Natasha Cloud and Enes Kanter Freedom. Will Cain drops by to debate whether Kanter overstepped with his WNBA draft stunt, while Royce White joins to discuss Kanter's actions, the intentional testing of league loopholes, and why the WNBA faces such a hard time defining biological sex and gender identity within its governance. Then, we pivot to the college gridiron where the SEC and Big Ten issued ground-shaking statements, effectively slamming the door on former pro players returning to college football. Super Bowl champion Shaun Alexander weighs in on whether NFL players trying to head back to CFB is a symptom of NIL run amok or an inevitable product of the legal system. Plus, we round out the week with a fresh edition of Stock Up / Stock Down and hit the biggest headlines across the landscape! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lane Kiffin is daring SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey to stop him as he exploits a massive NCAA loophole to bring former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright back to college football at LSU. Dan reacts to Kiffin's unapologetic appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, which sparked immediate official statements from both the SEC and Big Ten attempting to block former pros. Plus, Broadcast legend Tim Brando joins Dan to dissect the fallout from the state court injunction that briefly paved the way for former Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright to seek a fifth year of eligibility with Lane Kiffin at LSU and they break down whether the power conferences have finally restored sanity to college football eligibility—or if a wave of state lawsuits is about to make the landscape even messier. 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 WNBA is facing MASSIVE backlash after reports reveal league sources privately deemed former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible for the 2027 draft while remaining silent publicly. Plus, former NFL MVP and 2-time First-Team All-Pro running back Shaun Alexander joins Dan to dive into the quarterback situation in Cleveland and whether running backs are finally being valued correctly by front offices heading into this season, or if the market still falls short for the league's top playmakers. And Host of Will Cain Country, Will Cain unpacks the escalating culture war surrounding the WNBA and is the SEC potentially breaking away from the NCAA and becoming their own league good for the conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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