The Dan Dakich Show Podcast

Greg Rakestraw filled in for Dan Dakich in this edition with basketball in mind. (0:00 mark) Greg started the show with former Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings about her jersey retirement ceremony, her experience with her recent retirement, and her thoughts on Paul George. (10:10 mark) NBA writer and editor Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN.com joined Greg to discuss potential trade scenarios for Paul George and what is happening with the Cleveland Cavaliers front office. (23:30 mark) Greg would end the show with newly hired Butler men's basketball assistant coach Jeff Meyer discussing why the timing was right to now join Lavall Jordan at Butler and what it means to be back at the university. 

Jeff Rickard filled in for Dan Dakich today as he discussed all things Pacers, Colts, and Purdue Football. (0:15 mark) Rickard started discussing Andrew Luck, Chris Ballard, and all things Indidanapolis Colts with Indy Sports Central's very own Mike Chappell. (13:24 mark) Jeff would switch gears to talked the latest on the Paul George situation and the future of the Indiana Pacers with NBA radio's Brian Geltzeiler. (27:35 mark) Newly hired Purdue Football head coach Jeff Brohm and Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski talked in studio with Jeff Rickard to discuss the upcoming challenges of developing a winning program and why they chose Purdue as the place to be. 

Greg Rakestraw filled in for Dan and broke down the news from the weekend that Paul George will leave the Pacers after the 2018 NBA season. (22:30 mark) ESPN NBA Writer Dave McMenamin joined the show and discussed what the Pacers should do and if the Cavaliers have interest in renting George for one year. (32:20 mark) Dan Dakich called in from the beach and gave his reaction to the Paul George news. (48:30 mark) Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter High School baseball coach, Dave Scott called in to discuss his teams 2A State Championship victory on Friday night. 

Greg Rakestraw sat in today for Dan Dakich as he started the show discussing the recent ESPN 30 for 30 Celtics and Lakers special. (38:49 mark) Greg talked with Conrad Brunner over a recent interview with Paul George and the draft prospects of the Indiana Pacers. (1:11:55 mark) Greg discussed this year's U.S. Open golf tournament with Sirius XM's Will Haskett. Greg and Kyle would end the show talking with former Indycar racer Willy T. Ribb about his upcoming drive at the Indy Pro-Am. 

Dan Dakich started the show by updating the world on his take about Rick Pitino and the Louisville basketball penalties from their recruiting scandal. (31:00 mark) Wake Forest pitcher and Zionsville native Parker Dunshee joined Dan to discuss his time being a Demon Deacon and what is next for him for his professional playing career. (43:30 mark) The newest head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Chris Holtman, joined Dan and Kyle to chat about the perks of coaching in the Big Ten and getting locked out of stadiums. (58:20 mark) Finally, former star of The Bachelor Ben Higgins talked about Dan's chances of becoming a bachelor, his experience on the TV Show, how it came about and his favorite moments from the show. 

Dan Dakich began the show by talking about last night's 30 for 30 on ESPN called Best of Enemies on the Celtics and Lakers rivalry and why today's player isn't nearly as tough as they player in that day.  (24:00 mark) Craig Dedelow of the Indiana Hoosiers chatted with Dan Dakich about being drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 9th round, playing at IU and being from Munster, IN.  (31:40 mark) New Head Coach Shonda Stanton of the Indiana University Women's Softball team dropped by to talk about the hiring process, why IU is the right fit but also how tough it was to leave Marshall after 18 seasons where she was the all-time winningest coach in program history.

Dan Dakich started the show by talking about last night's NBA Finals and how GSW was able to close out CLE in 5 games.  (27:39 mark)  Then Dan interviewed the voice of the Indiana Pacers Mark Boyle as they discussed the competition level in the NBA, and the dominance of the Golden State Warriors. The two also commented on the future of the Indiana Pacers and what the future of the franchise might hold.  (58:48 mark)  Dan would later talk with Indy Sports Central's Mike Chappell about the Indianapolis Colts, the roster's readiness to succeed in the short term, and how Chuck Pagano and his staff have approached the offseason.  

Dan Dakich started the show talking about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, game 5 of the NBA Finals tonight, and his experience on Saturday after the Belmont Stakes and his search for food. (11:30 mark).  ESPN Anchor Steve Levy joined the show to discuss Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Pittsburgh winning back to back titles, whether the officials messed up in taking away the goal by the Predators, and the scene in Nashville for the finals.

Dan Dakich opened the show by talking about the big news of the day with Chris Holtmann leaving Butler for the Ohio State Buckeyes.  DD commented on why he left, the amount of money plus the opportunity.  (26:50 mark) Vince Lodl who works in the TV truck with ESPN production and is also a horse racing expert dropped by to talk about the Belmont Stakes and your gambling advice for the weekend.  (55:55 mark) Conrad Brunner of 1070 The Fan discussed the Chris Holtmann story, NBA Finals and PG topics with Double D this afternoon.  (1:04:10 mark) Tucker Barnhart of the Reds chatted with Dan Dakich about how the season is going, Scooter Gennett knocking in 4 bombs with 10 RBI's and why this year is the best clubhouse he has ever been in during his career.  (1:19:32 mark) Rachel McLaughlin who is the personality and handicapper for Indiana Grand Racing and Casino dropped by to talk about horse racing, her formula for handicapping and why IG is the place to be for adults and children.  (1:32:20 mark) Coach Dave Scott of the Cardinal Ritter Raiders called in about their big game Saturday afternoon.  #LMB  Last but not least, Noah the degenerate 12 year old called the show again.  We also posted his call from last Friday.  This is one hilarious kid.  

Today on the Dan Dakich Show, DD discussed the Warriors winning game 3 in Cleveland and what a game comes down to in the end.  (17:30 mark)  DD reminisced about the 2 year anniversary of the Beech Grove Walmart Fight . (25:30 mark) Dan then chatted with Purdue Basketball Head Coach Matt Painter about Caleb Swanigan and the upcoming recruiting class plus the firing of Thad Matta from Ohio State.  (41:50 mark) The guys then caught up with Mike Wells of ESPN NFL Nation on if Andrew Luck will be ready for opening day against the LA Rams.  (57:35 mark)  Finally, DD talked to NBA draft prospect and former Hoosier Thomas Bryant about his NBA workouts, where all he has been, who he has competed with plus his thoughts when he heard Coach Tom Crean was fired.  

Dan Dakich began the show by talking about the NBA Finals game 3 tonight, the constant story of rest in sports and media writing tired stories plus who wins tonight.  Then Dan talked old Wade Boggs and André the Giant drinking stories and how many they could drink in one day.  (44:00 mark)  Dan discussed recruiting and who might be the next head coach at Ohio State with Director of Scoting at ESPN, Paul Biancardi.  (60:00 mark) Last interview of the day but certainly not least was Coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics on playing in the ECF against LBJ and the Cavs, the mental toughness of Isaiah Thomas and how good the Golden State Warriors continue to be in the NBA Finals.  

Dan Dakich first talked with former Michigan Wolverin basketball player Zak Irvin after he finished up working out with the Pacers today.  They chatted about where he has been so far, who he played against today and if he'll have a chance to meet Larry Bird.  (4:00 mark) Leigh Ross Dakich of the Zionsville Eagles and ESPN Softball crew called in about the College World Series game one between Florida and Oklahoma going 17 innings.  (18:55 mark) Coach Seth Greenberg of ESPN CBB chatted with DD about Coach Thad Matta being let go, who might replace him and even a little NBA Finals.  (35:05 mark) Colts RB Robert Turbin talked to Dan Dakich about the way he runs the ball, getting aquainted with the new players/staff this season and what makes a player get better in the offseason.  (48:25 mark) Dan Plesac of the MLB Network and former big leaguer commented to DD about why the Houston Astros are the best team in baseball, why the Cubs are struggling, where the Reds are at right now and why the baseball culture is different today than it used to be during his playing days.  (1:06:00 mark) Mike Chappell of Indy Sports Central discussed being at the Colts complex today talking with players and if he thinks Andrew Luck will be ready for the first game of the season.  

Dan Dakich opened up Monday's show by talking about the undefeated in the post-season Golden State Warriors, what is happening with the Cavs and if GSW will go 16-0 and win another NBA title.  (12:05 Mark) Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing joined Dan Dakich after a big weekend in Detroit winning back to back races at The Raceway at Belle Isle Park, momentum in racing plus what his initial thoughts were when he was watching Courtney's crash on TV.  (50:30 mark)  Adam Amin of ESPN Radio/TV who did Celtics/Cavs series and is doing the ESPN Women's College Softball Championships chatted with Dan Dakich about LeBron James, the Golden State Warriors and if Florida will beat Oklahoma in the Women's College World Series.  Then for the last part of the show, Dan discussed Ohio State letting go Coach Thad Matta.  

Dan Dakich was rolling on a Friday, as always!  We talked a lot of Game 1 and NBA Finals plus a bunch of randomness, after all, it is Friday.  We had two special guests in-studio today that included Jason and Ian Stephens.  Jason is the father of Brody Stephens and Ian is his brother.  Other than those two, Conrad Brunner was our only guest this afternoon but you're guaranteed to love this show.  Plus we gotta a call from a kid who sat down with DD on the show last Friday at Carb Day who calls himself The Degenerate Twelve Year Old.  

Dan Dakich opened the show today by talking about game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight, who the dominant team is and why the favorite is ridiculous.  (12:02 mark) Mike Wells of ESPN NFL Nation talked off-season Colts and NBA Finals with Double D.  (32:30 mark) DeShawn Parker who is the all-time winning African American jockey in horse racing history and is currently in contention for leading jockey at the Indiana Grand Racing and Casino joined Dan Dakich to discuss his career, how he got into horse racing and what a normal day is like in the life of a jockey.  DeShawn and other jockeys who were downtown at the Winner's Circle just completed a peanut butter drive for homeless veterans and he took the lead and personally donated 100 jars of the 365 pounds (more than 500 jars) raised for the cause. (42:41 mark) Sean Farnham of ESPN CBB chatted with Double D about his number one pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, one of the largest regular-season multi-team events in college basketball history, PK80 sports a field featuring some of the top schools in the nation plus the way too early top 25 in college hoops.