Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

The pressure cooker in Tallahassee has officially exploded: FSU has fired head coach Mike Norvell, cutting him a staggering $50.3 million buyout check just to walk away from the program. Before the axe fell, a plane flew over Doak Campbell Stadium pulling a banner demanding the school fire Norvell—and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney went completely scorched earth on the fans responsible. Swinney blasted the stunt as "embarrassing," "disrespectful," and "shameful," reminding everyone that Norvell is a husband and father, before mocking the boosters for not even spelling his name right on the sign. But moral victories don't save jobs in modern college athletics. Dan Dakich explains why being a fired college football coach remains the absolute greatest gig in human history, how Florida State got trapped in financial paralysis, and why the sport's runaway contract madness has completely detached from reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Cunningham, Charles Barkley, LeBron James, and the WNBA spark Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Dan reacts to Sophie Cunningham once again proving she is the only athlete in the league who actually understands everyday Americans. Sitting down with Theo Von on This Past Weekend, Cunningham avoided corporate word salad and boldly explained why she is proud to be an American while rejecting teams that walk off the floor to avoid the US national anthem. Meanwhile, NBA icon Charles Barkley completely unloaded on LeBron James during SiriusXM’s NBA Radio with Justin Termine after LeBron was caught disrespecting the anthem by fooling around and practicing a golf swing. Dan Dakich explains why the national anthem is not a venue for self-indulgent stunts, reminds highly paid athletes to show respect to the military veterans who protect the freedom allowing them to play a child’s game for millions, and asks the ultimate question: would LeBron James ever dare disrespect the national anthem in China? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everything that went off the rails this week, curated in one place. Dan goes in on Deion Sanders’ mess in Boulder, the front-office purge by the Indiana Fever, and the messy turmoil brewing at the Worldwide Leader. Can Arch and Texas actually claw their way into the College Football Playoff? Fox analyst Daryl "Moose" Johnston weighs in on terrible officiating, whether the Cowboys and Bears are real contenders, and what's broken with the Chargers. Finally, Dan gives out "The DAM Awards of the week". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA was supposed to celebrate unprecedented growth, but instead squandered its biggest cultural moment on blatant incompetence, culture-war drama, player-safety failures, and relentless fan vilification. Now, with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert being shown the door, Dan Dakich reviews the wildest controversies of a completely dysfunctional season. From Caitlin Clark taking uncalled shots to the throat and Sophie Cunningham getting smeared for defending women's sports, to A’ja Wilson confronting fans and Sandy Brondello getting suspended over her Angel Reese "protected species" remark, the league couldn't get out of its own way. Top it all off with an eligibility showdown with Enes Kanter Freedom and a potential Finals-clinching game buried at 12:30 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, and Dan explains why the WNBA proved it still isn't ready for prime time. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deion Sanders, Julian Lewis, and the Colorado Buffaloes take center stage on Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Dan Dakich shreds the latest Deion dumpster fire in Boulder after Sanders' personal videographer and mouthpiece, Christopher "Uncle Neely," revealed that Coach Prime has been offering $50,000 cash to media critics to stop saying his name for a full year. Dan pulls zero punches breaking down the total lack of accountability, the sideline excuses, and the real state of Deion Sanders' tenure in Boulder as the hype train officially runs off the tracks. Plus, Trey joins Dan for a deep dive into this weekends college football slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan exposes the civil war erupting behind the scenes at the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" as one of television’s longest-running broadcast partnerships completely implodes—and wild rumors swirl about Pat McAfee and the future of the Monday Night Football booth. Dan breaks down the corporate backstabbing, massive television egos, and ESPN's looming Super Bowl broadcast disaster. Three-time Super Bowl champion and FOX NFL lead analyst Daryl “Moose” Johnston joins Dan to break down a wild turning point in the NFC East race. Following Dallas’ statement primetime victory, can the Cowboys actually ride this momentum to a division title, or are chronic defensive holes and offensive lapses going to derail them when January arrives? Moose pulls back the curtain on the Valley Ranch/Star mentality, examining what Jerry Jones will do if Dallas falls short of postseason football—and whether the core problem lies in scheme, personnel, or front-office philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Troy Aikman & Joe Buck Nearly FIGHT As Pat McAfee Lingers Over Monday Night Football Role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the seismic shakeup in Indianapolis after the Fever cleaned house, parting ways with both team president Kelly Krauskopf and general manager Amber Cox on the exact same day. When an organization loses its top two basketball executives simultaneously, that isn't some minor offseason adjustment—that’s a full-blown front-office explosion. Plus, Alert the sportsbooks and alert Wall Street: the golden goose has flown the coop. Dan officially announces his retirement from donating weekly stipends to Las Vegas via hopeless 12-leg same-game parlays. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and ESPN take center stage on today's episode! Dan shreds Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian for deflecting blame for Arch Manning's struggles onto ESPN and the sports media instead of looking in the mirror. But Dan isn't buying the deflection. Following back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Florida, Sarkisian is scrambling to protect his quarterback and make excuses for an offense that has completely stalled. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Elliott, Robert Saleh, and the Tennessee Titans dominate the headlines on today’s Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Dan breaks down the alarming incident in Nashville where defensive tackle Jordan Elliott retrieved a firearm from his car after a practice field fight with teammate JC Latham, leading to his immediate release. But while the Titans cut ties, head coach Robert Saleh shocked the sports world by defending Elliott’s character and encouraging other NFL teams to hire him. Dan tackles the razor-thin line between holding athletes accountable for dangerous behavior and supporting them at rock bottom. Plus, OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero joins Dan Dakich to break down a wild week across the NFL filled with sideline fallout, executive firings, and broadcasting friction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the best of the week, unfiltered and completely uncensored! Dan rolls through the biggest stories, best debates, and top guest appearances from across the sports landscape. First, we head down to Austin to ask the heavy questions: Are we witnessing the final season of the Steve Sarkisian era at Texas, and is it officially time to pull the plug on the Arch Manning experiment? Plus, why does accountability in collegiate sports always land on the coaches while the players seem to get a free pass? Next, we lay down the cold, hard facts in our weekly Stock Up, Stock Down segment, taking a look at who's rising and who's falling around the league. Then, OutKick’s Sr. College Sports Reporter Trey Wallace drops in to tackle a slate of burning college football questions:Is Sarkisian truly on his way out at Texas? What should we make of all the wild parity across college football this season, does a two-loss Notre Dame team actually have a path into the College Football Playoff and is Jeremiah Smith an absolute lock for the Heisman Trophy? Finally, Dan wraps things up by giving his raw, unfiltered take on WNBA players walking off the court during the playing of the national anthem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White, Cathy Engelbert, and the WNBA spark a massive eligibility debate! On today's episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich, Dan reacts to the breaking news that the WNBA suddenly knows the difference between men and women—at least when it comes to blocking two former NBA players from entering the draft. Plus, Dan sits down with U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman (IN) to dissect the ongoing debate around the WNBA’s player eligibility standards. Then, 3x Super Bowl Champion and UCLA alumnus Randy Cross joins the show to talk college football. Cross shares his perspective on new head coach Bob Chesney’s first year with the Bruins, highlighting the physical and competitive identity Chesney is establishing. Plus, they explore how satisfying it is for the Bruin faithful to see UCLA looking like the superior football program compared to crosstown rival USC, despite Chesney being in Year 1 while Lincoln Riley enters Year 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Urban Meyer, Ohio State, Arch Manning, and Michigan take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Three-time national championship head coach Urban Meyer joins Dan Dakich for an exclusive, wide-ranging college football interview breaking down the biggest storylines across the country. Urban breaks down the massive fallout from Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin's injury and what it means for Ryan Day's championship hopes in Columbus. From there, Meyer evaluates whether Michigan can salvage five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood amidst offensive struggles, before examining Bob Chesney’s surprisingly dominant UCLA Bruins. Urban also offers his candid assessment of what is going wrong with Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and Texas football, evaluates the true strength of the Big Ten conference, and shares his thoughts on the direction of the Florida Gators under head coach Jon Sumrall. Plus, Dan recounts his own stories from his time in Athens, Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns, and Paul Finebaum take center stage on today's episode! Dan asks the question nobody in Austin wants to admit: are we officially watching Steve Sarkisian’s final season as head coach at Texas? ESPN's Paul Finebaum has finally had enough of Steve Sarkisian's arrogance. When you boast the most expensive roster in college football and turn around to lose back-to-back games to Oklahoma and Florida, that hot seat goes from warm to scorching. Dan breaks down the disaster in Austin, Finebaum’s verbal beatdown of Sarkisian, and the harsh new reality of college football: the transfer portal and NIL have created unprecedented parity where powerhouse programs can no longer stack endless depth. If you can't coach the talent you bought, you get exposed. Plus,Dan is joined by OutKick college football insider Trey Wallace to break down an absolute blockbuster weekend of college football. The guys recap the wild upsets and unexpected drama that shook up the top rankings across the country. Plus, they dive into the scorching hot-seat question out of Austin: After another costly, sluggish performance on offense, is it time for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns to bench Arch Manning? Trey shares his boots-on-the-ground perspective on team morale, coaching decisions, and whether a quarterback change is actually on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Le Batard, Patrick Mahomes, and the Protect College Sports Act collide on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan shreds sports media’s biggest gasbag, Dan Le Batard, after his bizarre meltdown demanding Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes publicly oppose the Protect College Sports Act. In a laughable rant, "Little Dan" took direct aim at Mahomes, barking at him to "get your helmet out of your ass" and demanding he step up to lead like Tom Brady or Drew Brees. But what is Le Batard really furious about? Athletes simply aren't cosplaying as woke social justice warriors anymore. Le Batard ripped modern NFL players for refusing to be activists, mourning the days when athletes were pressured into parroting media talking points. 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 episode, Dan and Craig sit down for their weekly uncensored, no-holds-barred crossover. Together, they tackle the wildest storylines across football and baseball: Clock Management Catastrophes: Why do multi-million-dollar head coaches consistently freeze when the game clock hits the two-minute mark? Dan and Craig rip into the baffling late-game coaching decisions costing teams victories. The Jameis Winston Experience: Are we all-in on the Giants QB roller coaster? The Dodgers’ Ohtani Problem: With Shohei Ohtani mired in a postseason slump while dealing with nagging injuries, do the Dodgers have a genuine superstar dilemma on their hands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the best of the week, unfiltered and completely uncensored. Dan rolls through the biggest stories, best debates, and top guest appearances from across sports. First, Dan breaks down how Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has completely broken modern college football. In the transfer portal and NIL era, the "rebuilding year" is dead—you either win right now or get left behind. Dan jumps into the YouTube comment section to address why fans are already calling Cignetti an all-time great coach. Next, Rob Friedman (the "Pitching Ninja") stops by to break down the MLB postseason. Rob reveals the most impressive thing about the Milwaukee Brewers, explains why the ABS challenge system is the best addition to baseball in decades, and locks in his World Series prediction. Then, PFF draft analyst Mike Renner joins the show to dissect the NFL Draft board, diving into Arch Manning’s stock at #1 overall and what the Tennessee Titans should do with the top pick. Finally, ESPN’s Elle Duncan doesn't hold back on the state of WNBA discourse—explaining why certain Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham fans need to be permanently banished from the fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elle Duncan, Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and the WNBA culture war take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan shreds sports anchor Elle Duncan after she claimed covering the WNBA has become "toxic as hell" and declared it is "open season" to dunk on Black women. check out the video 👆 Whenever anyone questions the league—or when players like Sophie Cunningham dare to speak common sense and defend their teammates—the media mob immediately labels them "divisive" or "turbulent," while crying racism and sexism the moment someone pushes back. Dan breaks down why the sports media needs to look in the mirror instead of demonizing the very fans and players driving unprecedented interest in women's basketball. Plus, Dan sits down with PFF draft analyst Mike Renner to break down the biggest storylines dominating early college football and NFL Draft boards. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts:https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiers, and College Football chaos take center stage on Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! Dan reacts to one of the wildest, most chaotic weekends of college football in recent memory—and explains why Coach Curt Cignetti has officially ruined patience for every athletic director and booster in the country. Thanks to Cignetti turning around a dormant Indiana football program in year one, the multi-year rebuilding excuse is officially dead. If you don't flip a program immediately, your seat is already scorching hot. Dan breaks down the madness from coast to coast: Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko bizarrely picking a fight with TexAgs after squandering an expensive roster; Oklahoma stunning No. 1 Texas on a last-second field goal in the Red River Rivalry; Bob Chesney’s undefeated No. 15 UCLA Bruins marching into Eugene to dissect Oregon; and watch Kentucky fans storming the field in an overtime shocker over LSU while Lane Kiffin gets escorted through the chaos. Dan Dakich sounds off on wealthy boosters panicking over millions spent in NIL, proving once again that money can’t buy you heart, grit, or chemistry when the ball is kicked off. Plus, Dan sits down with Rob Friedman, the author of Unhittable: How Technology, Mavericks, and Innovators Engineered Baseball's New Era of Pitching Dominance—better known to baseball fans worldwide as the PitchingNinja. Together, they break down the high-octane pitching dynamics taking over the postseason:Brewers' Shocking 2–0 Lead and looking across the bracket, Drew Rasmussen held Cleveland in check early before unraveling down the stretch. Rob breaks down the mechanical and analytical shifts that occur during the second and third time through an opponent's order. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sydney Colson, Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA, and Indiana Fever fans take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan shreds former player Sydney Colson after she used her podcast microphone to attack Sophie Cunningham and tell white Fever fans across the league to "shut up." Colson—who previously had physical confrontations with fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse—is now claiming that Fever fans showing up to games is a "slap in the face" to Black players. Dan exposes the absurdity of attacking the very people bringing attention to women's basketball, calling out Colson for packaging bitterness and resentment as podcast content while playing the victim. 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, Pat McAfee, Iowa, and the Indiana Fever take center stage on today's episode! Dan reacts to Caitlin Clark delivering a needed reality check to the WNBA media mob, reminding everyone that getting booed, cheered, and criticized is simply part of sports. While media gasbags continue to lecture fans and complain about playing in Clark's shadow, Shaquille O'Neal dropped a truth bomb on Kelsey Mitchell and the rest of the league: stop whining about the spotlight and start using it to your advantage! Meanwhile, sports gossip podcasters are throwing a total meltdown over Caitlin appearing on ESPN's College GameDay alongside Pat McAfee at Iowa to launch her brand-new Nike shoe. The same media figures who mocked Riley Gaines and labeled Sophie Cunningham’s defense of women’s sports a "right-wing grift" are once again demanding Clark denounce her own fanbase while dredging up McAfee's comments from two years ago. Dan Dakich shreds the fake outrage, exposes the media's double standards, and explains why Caitlin Clark continues to break the brains of the WNBA establishment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan calls out Stephen A. Smith and ESPN for major hypocrisy after the First Take host mocked Philadelphia Eagles star Lane Johnson for retiring four games into the season to prioritize his mental health and family. Plus, OutKick National College Sports Reporter Trey Wallace joins Dan to break down college football's top storylines this week. They examine whether severe weather will delay Georgia vs. Alabama, who wins a mud bowl, why SEC administrators are furious at ESPN over the October 17th TV schedule, and how soon Kyle Whittingham might pull the trigger on a quarterback change at Michigan. 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: Dan opens with Rob Riggle discussing the new film celebrating iconic actor James Stewart. Next, Senator Eric Schmitt addresses the Senate's passage of the Protect College Sports Act and sets the record straight on what the bill actually means for college athletes. Michele Tafoya joins to discuss strange Minnesota voter fraud stories and the current state of the WNBA, before Dan places Stock Up/Stock Down on phenom Jeremiah Smith and breaks down why the Coach Prime era in Colorado has reached its final chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WNBA stars Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark, along with writer Candace Buckner and the Indiana Fever, are back in the headlines. Dan shreds the latest media hit piece from The Athletic calling for the Indiana Fever to dump fan-favorite Sophie Cunningham. Even though the Fever's season is over, columnists like Candace Buckner are keeping the pitchforks out, writing that Indiana should part ways with Cunningham because she’s "too combustible" and "too turbulent" to play alongside Caitlin Clark. Plus, With the Protect College Sports Act moving from the Senate to the House, co-author U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt breaks down the bill’s realistic path through Capitol Hill and sets the record straight on the biggest misconceptions surrounding NIL and transfer rules. And, 3x All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman joins the show to introduce The Fan Zone, weigh in on the Chargers’ early-season struggles, and share what it’s really like when players and officials clash on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes, Paul Finebaum, and JuJu Lewis spark major college football debate!. Dan reacts to Paul Finebaum declaring the Coach Prime era in Boulder officially OVER. After a promising 2-0 start, Colorado's season has completely unraveled with three straight losses, including embarrassing blowouts to Northwestern and Texas Tech. Marine veteran and actor Rob Riggle joins the show to discuss his military background, the bond among Marines, and his new film JIMMY—the biopic chronicling Hollywood legend James Stewart’s extraordinary World War II service and sacrifice. Plus, former sideline reporter and host of The Michele Tafoya Podcast, Michele Tafoya, dives into the home stretch as Election Day approaches. She shares what it’s really like connecting with voters face-to-face, reacts to Minnesota coach PJ Fleck’s bizarre post-game blood-smearing, and weighs in on the Vikings trading J.J. McCarthy to the Giants. Plus, Michele gives her candid take on recent NFL referee suspensions, officiating misconduct, and the cultural discourse surrounding the WNBA's rise in national scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Cunningham is leading the charge by calling out A’ja Wilson and telling the WNBA outrage mob to "GROW UP!" over the viral fan drama. Sophie didn't hold back, stepping up to defend Fever fans and setting the record straight on the Lexie Hull situation. Following Sophie's bold comments, Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox FINALLY issued a long-overdue statement defending the Fever fanbase against non-stop, unfair media attacks and allegations from around the league. Plus, Dan is joined by OutKick Senior NFL Writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Armando Salguero to slice through the biggest overreactions and hard truths from Sunday’s NFL action. Are we officially witnessing the rise of the Maye Era, or was Buffalo's secondary just feeling generous, the guys break down Lamar Jackson exiting early against Tennessee and they look at the bizarro-world AFC North, where the Cleveland Browns sit at 3-1 and share first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the Indiana Fever’s season coming to a heartbreaking end with a 94-83 loss in Game 3 to the defending champion Las Vegas Aces—and the relentless media excuses that followed. Despite the Fever's playoff elimination, the sports media mob and WNBA players are still attacking Fever fans. Dan breaks down the brutal, physical Game 3, terrible officiating, and free throw disparity that left Caitlin Clark bleeding from an uncalled elbow to the mouth while Lexie Hull was hit with a foul on an obvious hook-and-hold. Plus, Dan shreds media pundits like Jemele Hill for defending A’ja Wilson charging at a fan courtside, while calling out Natasha Cloud for once again blasting Fever fans instead of addressing the league's horrific refereeing and media double standards. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Unfiltered energy, zero skippable tracks, and no apologies. From classic rock riffs and disco heat to country party bangers and power-pop anthems, this is the official high-octane summer soundtrack for Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich. 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

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert continues to face intense scrutiny for her leadership missteps, especially surrounding Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. But despite mounting criticism, some in the media are rushing to shield her. Dan calls out a controversial column by Candace Buckner of The Athletic, who claims Cathy doesn't need to be the players' "bestie" to deserve credit for the league's booming success. Plus, Dan breaks down the wildest stories shaking up the NFL off-season alongside OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero. First, they dissect the strange timeline surrounding Kyle Shanahan’s serious car accident. How did a head coach’s crash stay hidden for nearly two weeks, and does the media silence raise a major credibility issue for NFL insiders who might have sat on the story? And they head south to evaluate the chaos brewing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With star defensive tackle Vita Vea demanding a trade and quarterback Baker Mayfield admitting he’ll hit free agency next offseason after contract talks stalled, how deep should Bucs fans' panic run? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN host Monica McNutt is under EXTREME heat after claiming Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark needs to show more "accountability and self-awareness." Dan destroys this narrative, exposing ESPN’s double standards and the ongoing jealousy across the WNBA. Plus, Philadelphia sports radio legend and ALL CITY host Anthony Gargano joins Dan to breaks down the blockbuster signing of LeBron James to the 76ers. Whether the 76ers are now the consensus favorites in the Eastern Conference Managing star power: Will Jaylen Brown and LeBron James make it work or clash on the floor? 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 a recent sit-down with ESPN, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is finally breaking her silence on the media's "false characterization" of her and the non-stop off-the-court drama in the WNBA. Dan breaks down how WNBA player jealousy is the REAL culprit in continuing to derail the conversation from actual basketball. Plus, NFL training camps are officially underway! 3x All-Pro linebacker Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman joins Dan to look back at his most memorable training camp moments and break down what players really go through during summer prep. Plus, the guys dive into the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga—did the 49ers WR fumble the bag, and where will he actually play this 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

USA Today’s Nancy Armour is under fire after claiming Caitlin Clark’s fans are "white nationalists" and demanding Clark apologize for her fanbase. To make matters worse, Armour inexplicably invoked the 1955 tragic murder of Emmett Till—before issuing a quiet Instagram apology. Dan breaks down the utter absurdity of the media's attack on Caitlin Clark, the Emmett Till comparison, and Armour's forced apology. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Cunningham drops unfiltered thoughts defending women’s athletics, setting off a massive media firestorm. From ESPN’s hot takes to the WNBA media’s fierce reaction, Dan breaks down why Cunningham is quickly becoming the most talked-about face in the league—and why she is completely embracing the backlash. Plus, live from Tampa at SEC Media Days, Dan is joined by Trey Wallace, Senior College Sports Reporter for OutKick, fresh off his sit-down with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Together, they break down the biggest power moves and political friction shaping the future of college athletics: The SEC "Secession" Debate: Unpacking the heavy buzz around Greg Sankey and Kirby Smart’s comments about the SEC potentially charting its own path outside of NCAA governance. 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 weekly "Best Of" episode, Dan dives into Angel Reese & Victimhood: A debate on the narrative surrounding LSU’s star forward and public perceptions. Paul Finebaum unleashes a scathing critique on Dabo Swinney after the Clemson coach defends his past success, declaring Swinney is "stuck on stupid," clinging to old glory, and watching his program slide into irrelevance. Dan reflects on the emotional wave of ESPN layoffs and Dan Z's perspective on the media shifting landscape. Dan admits he know nothing about Marvel, and proves once again that his pop-culture knowledge permanently died in 1998. Davey and Sean mercifully try to save him. And Stephen A. & Ryan Clark: Unpacking Stephen A. Smith's comments and where he missed the mark regarding Ryan Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan tackles First Take host Stephen A. Smith’s frustrated response to Ryan Clark's departure from ESPN. Despite calling Clark one the best NFL analysts in America, Stephen A. was powerless to stop network bosses from laying him off —leaving him openly unhappy and hurt with his own company's management. Plus, Dan is joined by Bobby Carpenter, host of The Bobby Carpenter Show and former NFL linebacker, to tackle two of the biggest storylines shaking up college athletics. First, Dan and Bobby dive straight into the fallout in Ann Arbor following Warde Manuel stepping down as Michigan’s Athletic Director. Despite bringing home national championships across multiple sports, Then, the conversation shifts to the broader landscape of college football: Is there an actual world where the SEC breaks away from the NCAA to form its own standalone super-league? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to breaking reports that ESPN is planning to lay off $2 million-a-year NFL analyst Ryan Clark, who spent years alongside Stephen A. Smith on First Take. After years of polarizing commentary, internal network drama, and on-air feuds, the network is finally moving on from Clark ahead of their flagship Super Bowl coverage. Plus, Dan is joined by golf analyst Ned Michaels to dissect one of the most stunning Open Championship finishes in recent memory at Royal Birkdale and the guys take a deep dive into the weekend's biggest lightning rod: Bryson DeChambeau’s two-shot penalty and how it completely dominated the conversation along the Southport links. 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 unleashes on Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello who received a 1-game suspension over her "protected species" hot mic comment toward Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese. Dan puts WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s horrific leadership and selective outrage on full blast. Plus, As NFL teams officially hit the field for training camp, NFL insider Armando Salguero joins Dan to reveal the one storyline he’s most excited to track this summer. Then, the guys tackle the league's ongoing surface debate: Has the World Cup's successful use of natural grass completely exposed the NFL’s arguments for sticking with artificial turf? 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 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for calling Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark a "political football" instead of addressing the WNBA’s failure to protect her from vicious on-court attacks. Following reports that Silver urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for her brutal throat punch attach on 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

Dan reacts to reports that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had to step in and force WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for her throat punch on Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. Dan breaks down why the WNBA is a complete mess and why Cathy Engelbert has got to go. Plus, Dan sits down with Rob Friedman, the internet’s favorite baseball mind, famously known as PitchingNinja to break down his new book, Unhittable: How Technology, Mavericks, and Innovators Engineered Baseball's New Era of Pitching Dominance. We dive deep into the science, the secrets, and the sheer wizardry happening on the mound today. 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 "Best of" edition of Don't @ Me, Dan doesn't hold anything back. First, Dan dives into the chaos surrounding Ann Arbor and breaks down exactly why he thinks Michigan is corrupt. Then, he pivots to Hollywood to deliver a brutally honest, no-filters review on why the mega-hit movie Oppenheimer (may) completely sucks. Finally, Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts joins the show to discuss the massive, year-round transformation of the Friendly Confines and what fans can expect from the new Wrigley Field experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan absolutely exposes the University of Michigan as the most corrupt college football program in history. From the Jim Harbaugh illegal scouting scandal and Connor Stalions sign-stealing scheme to the devastating new details of the Sherrone Moore controversy, the program's endless chaos has finally caught up to athletic director Warde Manuel. And Cubs Co-Owner, Todd Ricketts joins Dan to diacuss the future of professional baseball and the iconic stadium his family helped revitalize. Plus, they dive into the ongoing evolution of Wrigley Field—detailing how the historic venue is being turned into a year-round, bucket-list destination, the specific big events they are fighting to bring to the Friendly Confines, and why keeping sports a sanctuary away from modern politics matters more than ever. 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 blatant WNBA media double standard between Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers and Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. Following Bueckers’s controversial comments on WNBA coaching opportunities, Dan breaks down why the woke mainstream sports media is praising her for caving to the narrative while continuing their jealous attacks on Clark. Also, don't miss Dan and the guys playing "Will It Suck?", as they discuss if Netflix's Season 3 of Quarterback and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will be hits or FLOPS. 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 WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert NEEDS to step down immediately after ducking her appearance on the Dan Patrick Show to avoid tough questions. These tough questions include the recent drama surrounding Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and the league failing to protect her amidst the recent throat punch from Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas. Instead of capitalizing on the unprecedented spotlight surrounding Caitlin Clark, Engelbert’s leadership has been defined by non-stop public relations disasters and mismanagement. The excuses are over—it's time for a change at the top. 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 ESPN’s broken, narrative-driven coverage of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark as the fading network hypocritically sabotages the WNBA's most popular asset. Following the blatant throat-punch found by the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas, the whole perspective on Caitlin Clark's treatment has been extremely magnified. Plus, U.S. Representative Marlin Stutzman (IN) joins the show to discuss Congress's direct involvement and their formal letter pressing WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to take action and treat Clark better. Tune in for the unfiltered truth about the sports media agendas and ridiculous narratives mounting over the mistreatment of 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

Dan breaks down the news that Congress is DEMANDING answers from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert over the league’s blatant failure to protect Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Following Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas’s flagrant-foul throat punch, lawmakers are investigating the WNBA players' jealousy-driven double standards targeting Clark. Plus, Michele Tafoya, Host “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” joins Dan to discuss everyone melting down about Donald Trump petitioning Balogun’s red card being suspended to FIFA and when history looks back on the Caitlin Clark era, will it say she transformed women's basketball or that the league missed an opportunity because it couldn't get out of 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

The best moments from Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich this week. Dan kicks things off by reacting to the USMNT’s crushing, gutless World Cup loss to Belgium, breaking down how the collapse sets American soccer back for years. Then, FS1’s First Things First co-host Chris Broussard joins to tackle the biggest storylines in modern hoops: where LeBron goes next, whether Giannis to the Heat makes them a title threat, and a real temperature check on Victor Wembanyama after year two. Also on the show: Mamdani Exposed: Dan calls out Mamdani for what he is: a world-class, elite bullsh*tter. Hardball with Bret Boone: The 3x MLB All-Star joins the show to rip apart modern analytics, explain how rule changes are shifting the game, and name the absolute toughest, greatest pitchers he ever had to step into the box against. The Real Question: Dan answers the rumor mill directly: Is Dan dead? (Spoiler: Not a chance). New "Best of" episodes drop every week. Subscribe and don't miss a single second of the hard truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan dives into the MASSIVE media feud over the Los Angeles Lakers' newly formed trio. Skip Bayless completely shut down Stephen A. Smith's viral and racially motivated criticism of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, predicting huge success for the squad instead. Plus, Dan shifts focus to college football as Big 12 Media Days kicked off. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is catching major heat from Texas Tech, who continues to cry about the Brendan Sorsby eligibility controversy. And Bret Boone host of "The Bret Boone Podcast" joins Dan to discuss the biggest surprise and disappointment of the first half of the season, the one contender that absolutely has to make a move before the deadline and has baseball finally found the right balance with the rule changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the USMNT's embarrassing World Cup Round of 16 loss to Belgium after Christian Pulisic and the squad completely COLLAPSED. Dan breaks down how this gutless, humiliating loss sets US soccer back for years. Chris Broussard, Co-Host “First Things First” joins Dan to discuss where he would like to see LeBron play next season and does Giannis make the Heat a legit threat again to win another title? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts:https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices