The Dan Dakich Show Podcast

Double D opened up Thursday's edition by talking about Lonzo Ball wearing Nike's in his latest summer league game, why he might not have been in whatever that brand is called that his dad blabs about and why the shoe business is booming.  (15:15 mark) Front Office Insider for ESPN Bobby Marks joined Dan Dakich to discuss the latest craziness in NBA free agency, if he likes what the Pacers acquired plus his thoughts on Paul George being traded to OKC.  (31:52 mark) Colts TE Jack Doyle stopped by to talk about his summer going into camp as the main TE, why the Colts keep Andrew Luck's status on lock and why the team is buying in with GM Chris Ballard.  Also, check out what event Jack will be involved with next weekend and how proceeds go to Riley Children's Hospital in honor of Brody Stephens.  (52:00 mark)  Jason Benetti of ESPN and Chicago White Sox TV PxP man dropped by over the phone on his way home from London.  They talked White Sox rebuilding, Cubs struggles and a bunch of randomness on this mid-summer day.

Dan Dakich was live this afternoon from the Indiana Grand Racing and Casino as they get ready for this weekend's Indiana Derby.  If you are interested in horse racing, this show is for you!  (13:40 mark)  Coach Seth Greenberg of ESPN CBB chatted with Double D about the NBA Draft, Pacers, NBA Summer League and who will be early top teams heading into the college basketball year.  (43:06 mark) Anthony Calhoun of WISH-TV dropped by with DD to talk some horse racing and how they got involved with televising the Indiana Derby.  They will be doing it again this Saturday so make sure to check out coverage on WISH-TV.  (57:20 mark)  Horse Jockey DeShawn Parker stopped by live with Dan Dakich before his races today to talk about the sport of horse racing and this weekend's Indiana Derby at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino.  DeShawn is the all-time winning African American jockey in the history of horse racing with more than 5,200 career wins and won the 1st race today with horse Picante Caliente!  He is one of the jockeys competing in the “Kings of the Court” Friday Night against Indiana Pacers Lance Stephenson and Joe Young.  (1:19:19 mark)  Racing Rachel McLaughlin who is the on-air talent out at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino hung out with Double D for most of the last hour to talk horse racing, who her favorite horses are for today, this Saturday's Indiana Derby and why the Indiana Grand Racing and Casino is fit for all ages.  You must be 21 to place any bets though!  Thanks to the Indiana Grand Racing and Casino for having 1070 The Fan and The Dan Dakich Show on-site.  

Dan Dakich opened the show today by talking about last night's electric Home Run Derby with the face of baseball winning, Aaron Judge.  Double D also commented on the latest article from Lee Jenkins' interview with Paul George.  (24:09 mark)  The Dean Mike Chappell of Indy Sports Central chatted with Dan regarding Andrew Luck's throwing arm and the earliest he could be ready.  (37:11 mark)  Chris Rose of Intentional Talk on the MLB Network dialed up the DD Show live from Marlins Park to discuss Aaron Judge hitting a ball 513 feet, if he is the face of baseball and what is happening with the Cubs.

Dan was fired up on a Monday and talked about the newest Indiana Pacer Cory Joseph and his potential impact on the team. (13:00 mark) Floyd Mayweather can't pay his taxes and Dan had no idea how that can happen for a guy making hundred of millions of dollars a fight. (23:00 mark) Vegas revealed 2017-2018 NBA over/unders and Dan couldn't believe where they had the Pacers. (32:00 mark) Dan broke down the Home Run Derby and discussed some sleepers and best betting odds. 

Dan Dakich kicked off the Friday edition by debating what the most iconic gym in Indiana would be and why his list is much better than another list relased this week. (14:53 mark) ESPN Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman chimed in about the recent transactions that the Boston Celtics made when creating cap room for Gordon Hayward. (27:11 mark) Conrad Brunner would later sit in studio and gave his take on the Pacers and their free agent acquisitions along with his reaction to the Paul George trade. (56:55 mark) ESPN 30 for 30 producer and director Andy Billman joined later in the conversation with Dan as he talked about his experience with creating his latest 30 for 30 "Mike and the Mad Dog" and how Emmis Communications, our company owned by Jeff Smulyan originally started WFAN Sports Talk in NYC.  (1:27 mark)  Andrew Dakich called in to make it a full on family show with Dan, son Andrew and daughter Laura. (1:37:10 mark) Victor Oladipo of the Indiana Pacers joined Dan to end the show and discussed his mindset coming to the Pacers and how Russell Westbrook inspired his level of intensity.

Double D started the show talking about the NBA summer league and which players he thinks will pan out in the NBA and which ones won't do so hot. (55:30 mark) Former Hoosier OG Anunoby and current Toronto Raptor called in to give the guys riveting insight on his time in the NBA Summer League, if a Drake concert will be free and if he has talked to Coach Tom Crean. (1:03:00 mark) Brooklyn Nets radio Play-by-Play announcer, Chris Carrino, talked with the show about his charity that he created, how they are riding bycicles across country and riding through Indianapolis today and how he lives his life with a muscular dystrophy disease . (1:19:20 mark) Finally, PxP man for the Indiana Pacers, Mark Boyle, openly admitted to his life of crime (petty) as a child and the current status of the Pacers and NBA.

Today's Dan Dakich Show started off with Caleb Swanigan from Purdue University who was recenlty drafted by the Portland Trailblazers calling in to talk about how he's adjusting to the NBA, playing with a chip on his shoulder, and potentially guarding Lebron James one day. Later on, Gold Medal winner, Lilly King called in (1:05 mark) and spoke with Dan about her controversial finger wag, life after the Olympics and what she ate the night before her big race. Double D came up with a new idea for the NBA Lottery (1:41:42 mark) that involves ping pong balls and we think you will agree.  If nothing else, it will make it more intersting and puts more pressure on teams.

Dan Dakich was in for a guest free show and talked all about NBA free agency including the Paul George to the OKC Thunder trade. (:41 mark) Dan and Producer Kyle debated on the GOAT rap group. (:49 mark) Dan and Producer Kyle looked at the Horn v. Pacquiao fight from last Saturday and if the judges got it wrong. (1:00 mark) Dan dissected whether or not Miles Turner could be a franchise player and if the Pacers can make the playoffs next year in a weak Eastern Conference. 

Dan Dakich kicked off the Friday edition with his thoughts on Tom Crean's comments about Tyler Lydon from Syracuse, plus how Jim Boeheim responded. Dan would later have the interns on for a discussion about Gordon Hayward and Paul George and which player you would rather have on the Pacers. (34:48 mark) Beer Mike would call in to answer whether he was recently hit by a foul ball at an Indianapolis Indians game. (58:35 mark) Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago would join Double to discussCubs baseball from Miguel Montero to what may be on the horizon for the 2017 Chicago Cubs. 

Dan Dakich opened the show strong with the Pacers first round draft pick, TJ Leaf. (8:30 Mark) Dan and TJ discussed his first practice with the team, growing up playing basketball and if he has a celebrity dating life coming from UCLA and now in the NBA. (51:30 Mark) Next, Stugotz of The Dan Le Batard Show on ESPN Radio/ESPN U jokingly talked about who called Chris Paul a fraud first, NBA free agency, LBJ when he was in Miami and where Andrew Luck ranks among current NFL quarterbacks.  (1:07 minute mark) Mike Wells of ESPN NFL Nation stopped by to give an update on Andrew Luck's injury plus the news last night with what was most likely a hacked tweet from the account of Colts owner Jim Irsay.  (1:18:08 mark)  Finally, Indiana native Josh Lindblom of the Indianapolis Indians told Dan Dakich and listeners his story about his career in Korea, how his daughter brought him back to the states, playing for the Pirates and ultimately being back in Indy because of the incredible doctors, nurses and surgeons at Riley Children's Hospital.   

Dan Dakich spoke with former Indiapolis Colts player Booger McFarland of ESPN and ESPN SEC this afternoon about playing in the NFL, best memories, how to establish a locker room, Tony Dungy and who are the best coaches in today's NFL/CFB.  

Dan Dakich and Producer Kyle discussed in this edition the possibility of Paul George forming his own super team without joining with Lebron James and company. (21:27 mark) Mike Chappell of Indy Sports Central joined in with Dan about the ongoing speculation of Andrew Luck and whether the NBA or NFL is better for attracting free agents to Indianapolis. (33:27 mark) Head coach of the UCLA men's basketball team and former Indiana men's basketball player Steve Alford commented on "one and done" players in NCAA basketball, TJ Leaf and Ike Anigbogu being picked up by the Pacers plus if he'll get a bill in the mail after Coach Knight passes away. (44:34 mark) Former Southport High School and Purdue baseball player and recently called up Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cameron Perkins talked with Dan to end the show to discuss the challenges of adapting to the major leagues and what it was like coming across some stars in MLB.  

Dan Dakich started the show and discussed the Pacers not trading Paul George on draft night and the rumors going around about a 3 team trade with the Cavaliers and the Nuggets. (19:20 mark) ESPN Sunday Night Baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza joined to discuss the Cubs, the best player in baseball currently, and if the Houston Astros are real contenders to win the World Series. (39:25 mark) MMA fighter Matt Mitrione joined the show to talk about his big win Saturday night vs legend Fedor Emelianenko, his strategy going into the fight, how he didn't know his opponent when he signed the deal and his postfight comments about the Golden State Warriors and Donald Trump. 

Dan and Andrew Dakich were live from Bristol, Connecticut in a father and son edition to give their thoughts on Thursday night's NBA Draft results, the Pacers first round pick of power forward T.J. Leaf, and the Jimmy Butler trade. (50:14 mark) ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg talk with the guys over the resluts of the Indiana Pacers draft, Lavar Ball's impact on his son Lonzo in the NBA, and the player most likely to succeed from this draft five years from now. (1:13:13 mark) Conrad Brunner would also later joined in on his take of the NBA Draft and the current state that the Pacers front office is in post-draft. 

Dan was back in studio today after a few shows away from the mic. (0:00 mark) Dan kicked off the show with newly hired Butler men's basketball coach Lavall Jordan to have his take on being hired to the school he once played for, his thoughts on the recruiting process, and what it means to have his new assistant coach Jeff Meyer on the coaching staff. (7:42 mark) Casey Stern from NBA TV joined in later in the show to talk with Dan about what to expect from the NBA Draft and who is most likely on the move via trade come draft night. (24:10 mark) Mike Wells of ESPN.com would join at the end of the show to give his opinion on tanking in the NBA and the risk of playing the NBA Draft Lottery.