The Dan Dakich Show Podcast

(00:00-26:29) – Dan sends prayers to a child of one of his favorite people at Indiana, Marni Mooney, whose son Max is having surgery on his heart today in Boston. Also, Dan talks on what’s next for Butler following the team’s firing of head coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons and a 14-18 season last year.     (26:30-42:12) – WIBC’s Jason Hammer of Hammer and Nigel stops by to give his best bets for the NCAA Final Four and evaluate the news that the Bulldogs have fired LaVall Jordan after five seasons. Also, Hammer hands out some MLB futures.        (42:13-1:04:53) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query stops by to take us through his picks for the Final Four and National Championship game. Also, Kevin and Jimmy give thoughts on the US’s FIFA World Cup draw. Plus, Kevin talks about the other objectives on the Colts list this offseason and what’s next for them. (1:04:54-1:17:55) – We return from break with a look at the opponents for the Colts 2022 season and whether or not the Colts can go over 9.5 wins. (1:17:56-1:25:56) – Hour number two ends Dan talking more on the Colts and their opponents this fall. (1:25:57-1:45:31) – The talented Alan Cashman of TheCashmanWins.com joins the show to hand out his best bets for tomorrow’s Final Four matchups in New Orleans.   (1:45:32 -2:03:59) – Former Indiana Pacer, Kansas Jayhawk and Survivor contestant Scot Pollard jumps in to give us his thoughts on his Alma Mater competing in the Final Four against Villanova tomorrow. Scot speaks specifically on this run to the Final Four and what has surprised him the most from this Jayhawks team. Plus Dan and Scot discuss why Coach Knight didn’t recruit Pollard to Indiana (who was recruited by basically everybody).     (2:04:00-2:09:34)– Friday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan hands out his best bets. Later, Dan and JCook make their official Final Four picks.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features:  (22:16-32:37) – Alan Cashman of TheCashmanWins.com stops by to hand out his official play for tonight’s Sweet 16 games and also discusses his favorite storylines and other bets that he likes this evening. Plus, Cashman goes over some futures that he has for teams to win the National Championship. (32:38-47:24) – Former Indiana Pacer, Kansas Jayhawk and Survivor contestant Scot Pollard jumps in to give us his thoughts on his Alma Mater competing in the Final Four against Villanova tomorrow. Scot speaks specifically on this run to the Final Four and what has surprised him the most from this Jayhawks team. Plus Dan and Scot discuss why Coach Knight didn’t recruit Pollard, (who was recruited by basically everybody), to Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:29) – Thursday’s show begins with Dan giving his thoughts on Bruce Arians retiring and Todd Bowles taking over as head coach of the Buccaneers. Plus, Dan looks at the teams in the Final Four and the lack of success from Indiana compared to those schools.   (24:30-36:51) – Dan ponders if there was really a better option out there for the Colts than Matt Ryan at quarterback. Plus, a caller asks Dan for a pick in tonight’s NIT Championship.       (36:52-45:15) – Dan closes hour number one by looking ahead to the rest of today’s show and interacting with some callers.   (45:16-1:09:07) – The Hall of Famer and 3 time National Champion as the head coach of North Carolina Roy Williams joins the show to take us through what he’s seen from the Tar Heels in this incredible run to the Final Four. Coach Williams also speaks on the outstanding job done by first year head coach and longtime assistant of Williams, Hubert Davis has done with this team. Coach Williams also reflects on some of the best teams he coached during his tenure at Kansas and North Carolina. Plus, Coach reflects on the career of his long-time friend and coaching adversary Mike Krzyzewski who is retiring at the end of this season and faces UNC on Saturday.   (1:09:08-1:21:04) – We return from break with Dan looking back at the conversation with Coach Roy Williams last segment. Plus, a caller shares his thoughts on what Matt Ryan brings to the Colts. (1:21:05-1:31:58) – Hour number two concludes with Dan taking some phone calls about the Colts, the quarterback situation and if going all in on a quarterback is worth it if years of losing seasons follow.   (1:31:59-2:04:56) – Our pal the Voice of the White Sox and ESPN broadcaster Jason Benetti stops by to tell us how talented the ChiSox are this year. Also, Benetti gives us his thoughts on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at The Oscars. Plus, Jason shares his thoughts on Saturday’s Final Four in New Orleans. (2:04:57 -2:12:21) – The great Brendan King joins the show for the final time until September as he heads up to South Bend to call Cubs minor league action. Brendan, Jimmy and Dan share what they like in the Final Four this weekend. (2:12:22-2:22:31)– Thursday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan hands out his pick for tonight’s NIT Championship game.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features:  (00:00-23:11) – The Hall of Famer and 3 time National Champion as the head coach of North Carolina Roy Williams joins the show to take us through what he’s seen from the Tar Heels in this incredible run to the Final Four. Coach Williams also speaks on the outstanding job done by first year head coach and longtime assistant of Williams, Hubert Davis has done with this team. Coach Williams also reflects on some of the best teams he coached during his tenure at Kansas and North Carolina. Plus, Coach reflects on the career of his long-time friend and coaching adversary Mike Krzyzewski who is retiring at the end of this season and faces UNC on Saturday.    (23:12-37:09) – Our pal the Voice of the White Sox and ESPN broadcaster Jason Benetti stops by to tell us how talented the ChiSox are this year. Also, Benetti gives us his thoughts on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at The Oscars. Plus, Jason shares his thoughts on Saturday’s Final Four in New Orleans. Later, what is the worst condiment in existence?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:13) – Wednesday’s show begins with Dan sharing his frustration with the way the Jim Irsay spoke to the media about former quarterback Carson Wentz. Dan stresses how those actions are counter to the team’s messaging on mental health and why it wasn’t just Carson Wentz’s fault for Indy’s short comings last year. (25:14-38:35) – The new assistant coach of Illinois State basketball the great Andrew Dakich stops by to take us through his journey towards this new position.  (38:36-45:59) – Dan closes hour number one by taking a call from a listener on Carson Wentz and the comments made by Jim Irsay.   (46:00-1:10:18) – Our friend Ryan Burr of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts on the Colts trading for Matt Ryan. Plus, Ryan Burr evaluates the state of the NFL following a wild offseason. Also, Ryan lets us know if he thinks Tiger Woods is going to give it a go and play at The Masters.   (1:10:19-1:26:09) – Dan remembers the anniversary of Indiana basketball’s National Titles in 1981 and 1987 that took place 35 and 41 years ago today respectively. Plus, we take some phone calls on the Pacers. (1:26:10-1:34:55) – Hour number two concludes with Dan talking more on Jim Irsay’s comments on Carson Wentz and the way all of the blame was placed on Wentz. (1:34:56-1:56:49) – The talented Seth Greenberg joins the program to give us his break down of this Saturday’s Final Four in New Orleans. Seth deep dives into both North Carolina vs Duke and Villanova vs Kansas. (1:56:50 -2:10:51) – Our friend Freddy Vaiana joins the program to confirm that the first time he saw somebody flip the bird was Dan to a nun when they were in 3rd grade. (2:10:52-2:21:38)– Wednesday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan gives his final thoughts on Jim Irsay’s comments regarding Carson Wentz’s tenure in Indy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features:  (00:00-24:04) – Our friend Ryan Burr of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts on the Colts trading for Matt Ryan. Plus, Ryan Burr evaluates the state of the NFL following a wild offseason. Also, Ryan lets us know if he thinks Tiger Woods is going to give it a go and play at The Masters.    (24:05-37:09) – The talented Seth Greenberg joins the program to give us his break down of this Saturday’s Final Four in New Orleans. Seth deep dives into both North Carolina vs Duke and Villanova vs Kansas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:29) – The Dan Dakich Show opens up on a Monday with Dan paying tribute to the legendary IU PA Announcer Chuck Crabb following his announcement of retirement effective immediately, recaps Purdue’s win over Ohio State, and producer Jimmy Cook calls in following the Kansas City Chiefs loss to let the audience know he’s doing okay. (24:29-35:42) – Voice of the Hoosiers in Don Fischer makes his weekly stop on the Dan Dakich Show to give his thoughts on IU’s win in Maryland, how Race Thompson is slowly turning into the MVP of the team, and remembers Chuck Crabb. (35:42-43:33) – Dan closes out the first hour of today’s show by giving his opinion on why it’s really hard for young athletes to live in Las Vegas and gives an update on how the fighting Andrew Dakich’s of Elon are doing as the conference tournament is approaching.       (43:33-1:07:39) – The one o’clock hour of the Dan Dakich Show starts with Dan sharing his thoughts on how the legacies of Jimmy Garoppolo, Matthew Stafford, and Sean McVay are all different if Taquiski Tartt intercepts Stafford’s pass late in the game. Dan also discusses where the Indiana Pacers are right now with producer Eddie Garrison. (1:07:39-1:22:39) – Every Monday at 1:30, Dan recaps the latest week of Dan vs Fan with Josh crushing Dan this week. Dan also takes a gander at some of the best odds for the Super Bowl MVP now that the match-up is set. (1:22:39-1:32:00) – As we head towards the final hour of today’s show, Brendan King joins Dan and producer Eddie Garrison in-studio to help settle a debate that DD and the lovely Leigh Ross-Dakich got into yesterday and label some of the foods that they eat in whole. (1:32:00-2:06:05) – Longtime voice of the Indiana Pacers in Mark Boyle makes a comeback to the Dan Dakich Show to give his take on where the Pacers are currently at, why he would take calls on every player on the roster if he was in charge of a team in any franchise, and shares some wisdom to the listeners. (2:06:05-2:11:13) – Following the lengthy conversation with MJB, Dan takes a quick moment to remember some of his favorite times with Chuck Crabb both at Indiana and then away from Assembly Hall. (2:11:13-2:29:37) – The final segment of today’s show concludes with Dan sharing some of his bets that he has out for tonight along with the catastrophe half-time show during the Chiefs/Bengals game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-10:24) – Voice of the Hoosiers in Don Fischer makes his weekly stop on the Dan Dakich Show to give his thoughts on IU’s win in Maryland, how Race Thompson is slowly turning into the MVP of the team, and remembers Chuck Crabb. (10:24-44:21) – Longtime voice of the Indiana Pacers in Mark Boyle makes a comeback to the Dan Dakich Show to give his take on where the Pacers are currently at, why he would take calls on every player on the roster if he was in charge of a team in any franchise, and shares some wisdom to the listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-21:02) – The Dan Dakich Show opens up the final show of the week by recapping last night’s Purdue/Iowa game, gives his take on whether or not the Colts defense will be better now that Eberflus is in Chicago in connection to the poll that JMV put out on Twitter yesterday, and takes a couple calls in regards to Eberflus leaving. (21:02-41:19) – Our fellow degenerate in Jason Hammer from 93.1 WIBC makes his weekly studio visit to break down the miraculous win he got last night in the Purdue/Iowa game, why he’s playing the under in the Chiefs/Bengals under, and some plays that they like in the 49ers/Rams game. (41:19-46:19) – Dan closes out the first hour of today’s show by giving his opinion on who the best NBA player of all-time is between Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlin, and LeBron James plus takes a look at what’s coming up the rest of the show.       (46:19-1:02:58) – The second hour of the Dan Dakich Show kicks off with The Fan’s ownKevin Bowento give his opinion on what Matt Eberflus heading to Chicago means for both parties, why he thinks that Carson Wentz won’t be the week one starter for the Colts next season, and the left tackle situation the Indianapolis Colts are in. (1:02:58-1:16:12) – Last night Purdue had a dominating win in Iowa against the Hawkeyes and Dan breaks down why they did, receives a call from a listener in Texas to give his take on Eberflus leaving and asks Dan a question, . (1:16:12-1:23:06) – As we head towards the final hour of today’s show, Dan revisits the conversation as to why people think that Matt Eberflus was chosen for the Chicago Bears head coaching position. (1:23:06-1:38:47) – Dan final hour of the Dan Dakich Show tips off with Alan Cashman to give his breakdown between the two NFL games this weekend, whether or not he would consider betting the under in the Chiefs/Bengals game, and examines some other interesting lines to look at this weekend. (1:38:47-1:50:08) – As we do every Friday on the Dan Dakich Show, we play Dan vs Fan and this week it’s all NFL Championship games. (1:50:08-1:55:30) – The final segment of today’s show concludes with Dan taking a couple final calls about this weekend’s games along with giving his final predictions for the two NFL games this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-20:10) – Our fellow degenerate in Jason Hammer from 93.1 WIBC makes his weekly studio visit to break down the miraculous win he got last night in the Purdue/Iowa game, why he’s playing the under in the Chiefs/Bengals under, and some plays that they like in the 49ers/Rams game. (20:10-36:47) – The second hour of the Dan Dakich Show kicks off with The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen to give his opinion on what Matt Eberflus heading to Chicago means for both parties, why he thinks that Carson Wentz won’t be the week one starter for the Colts next season, and the left tackle situation the Indianapolis Colts are in. (36:47-49:30) – Dan final hour of the Dan Dakich Show tips off with Alan Cashman to give his breakdown between the two NFL games this weekend, whether or not he would consider betting the under in the Chiefs/Bengals game, and examines some other interesting lines to look at this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:50) – We start the show on a Thursday with Dan reacting to the news that Colts DC Matt Eberflus is the new head coach of the Chicago Bears. Dan shares why he feel Eberflus earned the job and what it means for the future of the Colts defense. Also, listeners call in to share their reactions to the news of Eberflus’ hire.     (23:51-38:32) – Dan looks at the philosophy of football front offices (building from within vs trading and signing free agents) and why he feels the mold has shifted in recent history.   (38:33-48:08) – Hour number one ends with some phone calls from listeners and more on what the Colts should do now that Matt Eberflus is in Chicago. (48:09-1:20:03) – The man the myth the legend Jason Benetti of ESPN stops by to give us the Chicago perspective on the Bears hiring Colts DC Matt Eberflus as their next head coach. Jason also shares his thoughts on the fallout from the hall of fame voting results in baseball from earlier this week. Plus, Jason makes his pick for NFL Conference Championship weekend.   (1:20:04-1:27:51 – Dan talks on the Covid-19 vaccine and the importance of doing your own research when it comes to health decisions.            (1:27:52-1:37:25 – Hour number two ends with Dan interacting with the YouTube Chat and talking about the fact that the great Andrew Dakich’s Elon Phoenix are not on TV tonight. (1:37:26-2:01:19) – The icon Kevin Harlan of Turner Sports, CBS, and Westwood One joins the program to give his thoughts on last week’s NFL Divisional Round and gives us a preview on the Conference Championships this weekend. Plus, Kevin talks on the legacy of Aaron Rodgers and if any other team would help him win a championship more than Green Bay. (2:01:20-2:14:14) – Dan looks back at last night’s Pacers-Hornets debacle and whether the franchise is actively tanking.              (2:14:15-2:25:14) – Thursday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan shares his thoughts on what the University of Louisville should do when looking for their next head coach of men’s basketball.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-31:52) – The man the myth the legend Jason Benetti of ESPN stops by to give us the Chicago perspective on the Bears hiring Colts DC Matt Eberflus as their next head coach. Jason also shares his thoughts on the fallout from the hall of fame voting results in baseball from earlier this week. Plus, Jason makes his pick for NFL Conference Championship weekend.   (31:53-50:53) – The icon Kevin Harlan of Turner Sports, CBS, and Westwood One joins the program to give his thoughts on last week’s NFL Divisional Round and gives us a preview on the Conference Championships this weekend. Plus, Kevin talks on the legacy of Aaron Rodgers and if any other team would help him win a championship more than Green Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-22:45) – Wednesday’s show begins with Dan asking a gun to head question to show producer Jimmy Cook about this weekend’s conference championship games. Dan also talks on a Twitter battle he had last night with the local media. Plus, Dan shares his thoughts on last night’s college basketball games and the decision by Louisville and Chris Mack to   (22:46-41:55) – The head coach of Illinois basketball Brad Underwood stopped by to take us through the team’s win over Michigan State last night. Plus, Coach Underwood goes over what makes his team special and how he feels about the state of the Big Ten. Also, Coach Underwood talks on his massive Chiefs fandom. (41:56-42:14) – The first hour of the show ends with a very very brief segment as Dan looks ahead to the rest of today’s show. (42:15-1:03:59) – We’re back from break as Dan’s examines all the great games in college basketball tonight, including Indiana-Penn State at Assembly Hall. Dan goes over what he needs to see from the Hoosiers if they are going to get a win tonight. Also, Dan ponders players across multiple sports that deserve to be in the hall of fame. (1:04:00-1:17:46) – The second segment of hour number two features Dan going over the insane numbers from Barry Bonds career and discussing further the hall of fame case for players from the steroid era.          (1:17:47-1:23:36) – Hour number two closes with Dan talking on Saints coach Sean Peyton stepping down and what ripple effects could occur. (1:23:37-1:53:03) – Our pal the great Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts on how tough it is to validate wins as a team and find consistency as a team in college basketball. Seth also weighs in on the reported mutual split between Louisville basketball and head coach Chris Mack. Plus, Seth goes over Indiana-Penn State tonight and shares his thoughts on this weekend’s NFL Conference Championship.  (1:53:04-1:58:51) – We head to the phone lines for some calls on the Steroid Era in baseball and the culture at Villanova thanks to head coach Jay Wright.             (1:58:52-2:07:05) – Wednesday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan gives out his favorite wagers from the world of college hoops this evening.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-19:09) – The head coach of Illinois basketball Brad Underwood stopped by to take us through the team’s win over Michigan State last night. Plus, Coach Underwood goes over what makes his team special and how he feels about the state of the Big Ten. Also, Coach Underwood talks on his massive Chiefs fandom. (19:10-48:21) – Our pal the great Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts on how tough it is to validate wins as a team and find consistency as a team in college basketball. Seth also weighs in on the reported mutual split between Louisville basketball and head coach Chris Mack. Plus, Seth goes over Indiana-Penn State tonight and shares his thoughts on this weekend’s NFL Conference Championship.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:05) – The Dan Dakich Show opens up on a Monday by emphasizing the importance of kickers this weekend in the NFL, hits on some of the topics that he discussed earlier today with Urban Meyer on Outkick, and the decisions he would have made in the final moments of the Chiefs/Bills game. (24:05-36:30) – Legendary voice of the Indiana Hoosiers in Don Fischer makes his weekly stop on the Dan Dakich Show to give his opinion on how hard it is for the IU basketball coach to deal with success, the phenomenal performance that Hunter Dickinson had against the Hoosiers yesterday, and how the team is struggling to get off to fast starts. (36:30-44:53) – Dan closes out the first hour of today’s show by reacting to the public’s comments that the special teams struggles for the Packers is on the General Manager and not the special teams coach and how he felt.       (44:53-1:11:16) – The second hour of the Dan Dakich Show begins just like every Monday with Sean Salisbury joining to give his analysis on the decisions that some of the head coaches made this weekend, how difficult it is for a team to go through the AFC with the quarterbacks that are in the conference, and if Ryan Tannehill was the reason the Titans lost to the Bengals. (1:11:16-1:19:36) – As we do every Monday at 1:30pm on the Dan Dakich Show, we recap Dan vs Fan, explains how Jimmy Goroppolo just finds ways to win whereas Carson Wentz has been inconsistent, and looks at how the Rams went out and got dudes that have experience that are helping the team win. (1:19:36-1:31:49) – As we head towards the final hour of today’s show, Dan gives his take on the IU/Michigan game from yesterday and takes a couple of calls from the listeners in regards to the Colts cap space and the last time IU beat Michigan. (1:31:49-1:56:43) – Dan kicks off the final hour of today’s show by taking some phone calls on the Colts taking Carson Wentz over Matthew Stafford, why they should explore trading Quenton Nelson, and some questions regarding last night’s unbelievable game between the Chiefs/Bills. (1:56:43-2:09:00) – As we near the conclusion of today’s show, Dan revisits some of the topics that he covered with Urban Meyer on his Outkick show earlier today, breaks down what happened on the Travis Kelce 25 yard pass before Butker’s game tying field goal, and frustrations in watching IU’s lack of shooters. (2:09:00-2:19:12) – The final segment of today’s show concludes with Dan sharing his best bet from tonight’s slate of college basketball games and previews tomorrow’s show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.