Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

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

Did the University of Cincinnati know more about Brendan Sorsby's gambling situation than it's admitting? Dan Dakich breaks down the latest twist in the growing controversy after Sorsby's agent claims Cincinnati was aware of Sorsby's gambling activity before it became public. + Legendary coach Jay Wright joins the show 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

Jemele Hill is attacking the UFC's White House event for not fitting her "diversity checklist," but Dan Dakich isn't buying the hypocrisy. Watch as Dan tears apart these absurd critiques and calls out the outrage machine trying to dictate what American patriotism looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB is facing massive outrage after warning San Francisco Giants players, including Landen Roupp, for writing Bible verses on their Pride Night caps. Dan Dakich breaks down the intense controversy surrounding the Giants' Pride hats and asks if MLB is cracking down on players' faith. + Kentucky HC Will Stein joins the show to talk all things Wildcat Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions after Jalen Brunson completely exposed Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs! Special guest Craig Carton joins Dan to break down how the Spurs collapsed despite leading for 72% of the NBA Finals. Tune in to find out why Dan thinks Brunson's historic run puts him in the same legendary, clutch air as Michael Jordan! 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 reacts to 7X NBA champion Robert Horry's bold advice urging Caitlin Clark to finally fight back and retaliate the next time she takes a flagrant foul. Dan breaks down the comments and exposes the "jealous, envious, ego-filled, and petty" (JEEP) treatment the WNBA star is facing from rivals. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for more unfiltered sports analysis! 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 Texas Tech football isn't breaking the rules, but rather masterfully gaming the system to keep quarterback Brendan Sorsby on the field. From utilizing court injunctions to staring down threats of a conference boycott, Dan explains how the Red Raiders are playing the wild west of modern college football perfectly to secure a winning season. Subscribe for more unfiltered sports takes and tell us in the comments if Texas Tech is genius or going too far! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell joins Dan Dakich on Don't @ Me to break down the court injunction that overruled the NCAA's decision on QB Brendan Sorsby. Campbell fires back at athletic directors and conferences threatening to boycott Texas Tech, challenges the Texas Longhorns to a Week 1 showdown, and shares legendary Mike Leach stories. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the NCAA officially powerless? Dan delivers a blunt reaction to the shocking court injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play this season despite a massive sports betting scandal. Tune in to this episode of Don't @ Me for the ultimate breakdown on the humiliation of the NCAA and why college football eligibility rules are completely broken. 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 WNBA player Brianna Turner after she slammed the league's new America 250 jersey patches, claiming they celebrate slavery. Don't miss this unfiltered breakdown of the latest anti-American sports controversy 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 Dakich completely UNLOADS on newly acquired Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown, calling him a "complete moron" and horrible teammate ever for admitting to leaking internal info to the media to "motivate" his previous team, the Eagles. Between Brown's locker room betrayal and head coach Mike Vrabel's ongoing scandal with reporter Dianna Russini, New England has officially inherited a toxic powder keg. Watch as Dan breaks down the ultimate Philly sabotage and explains why this Foxborough reunion could be doomed from the start. 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 exclusive interview, veteran Indianapolis reporter Scott Agness joins Dan Dakich to break his silence on the Indiana Fever's shocking decision to ban him over his explosive Caitlin Clark reporting. Discover the inside story behind the viral WNBA controversy that has captivated basketball fans and exposed the franchise's unprecedented media censorship scandal. Subscribe for more unfiltered sports coverage and breaking news on Caitlin Clark and 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

Dan Dakich obliterates Emmanuel Acho for his premature first-quarter tweet and takes aim at Becky Hammon's past comments claiming Jalen Brunson is too small to win. Those takes blew up in their faces after Brunson dropped 30 points to lead the New York Knicks to an NBA Finals Game 1 victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Subscribe to Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich for the most unfiltered NBA hot takes and daily sports commentary! Plus, Fox Soccer Analyst and U.S World Cup Legend, Alexi Lalas joins Dan to discuss expectations for the USMNT in this summers World Cup, Alexi also takes us behind his signature "red, white, and blue glasses" to look at how America can get behing this team and the most important goal in U.S soccer history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Pat McAfee officially saving a "woke" ESPN as he nears a massive new contract extension? Dan Dakich breaks down how the College GameDay star is completely dethroning Stephen A. Smith to become the undisputed face of the network. Don't miss this unfiltered look at the massive power shift in sports media on today's 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

Caitlin Clark's eye-rolling and bad behavior on the bench are putting the Indiana Fever's toughness to the test, proving why accountability must come before feelings if they want to win. Plus, Dan Dakich directly addresses Jason Whitlock's comments regarding his Caitlin Clark stance, delivering an unfiltered, strong reaction as he rolls the tape! Plus, SiriusXM NBA Radio Host, Brian Geltzeiler on why the SGA flopping outrage is overblown and who he likes in the NBA finals And Candidate for U.S. Senate - Minnesota, Michele Tafoya joins Dan to discuss Steph Curry signing a 10 year deal with CHINESE COMPANY LI-NING and the selective outrage against Jaxson Dart for introducing the president? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Giants drama explodes as linebacker Abdul Carter doubles down on his public criticism of quarterback Jaxson Dart for introducing the President. Dan Dakich breaks down this absolute "bizzaro world" locker room division and exposes why this feud went way too far. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for the most unfiltered, hard-hitting sports commentary daily! Plus, John Smoltz, 8x MLB All-Star & 1995 World Series Champion joins Dan to discuss the possibility of a MLB lockout next season and favorite players he's watching right now. 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 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