Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

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

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has FINALLY broken her silence after her on-court clash with Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. Dan breaks down Clark's raw response, the WNBA's controversial officiating, and why the constant noise is threatening to overshadow the league itself. Plus, Dan welcomes U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame member Paul Caligiuri to the show to discuss FIFA and the unprecedented decision to suspend USMNT striker Flo Balogun’s red card, clearing him to play in tonight’s high-stakes Round of 16 clash against Belgium. Paul outlines exactly what Team USA needs to do to shut down Belgium and advance to the quarterfinals and we look back at his legendary, history-altering goal against Trinidad & Tobago and answers whether he knew at the time it would change the trajectory of American soccer forever. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich exposes the ultimate WNBA betrayal after Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White publicly coddled the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas instead of standing up for Caitlin Clark. Following Thomas’s vicious throat-shot to the Fever phenom, White’s refusal to protect her own player proves the WNBA's deep-rooted resentment toward its biggest star. Tune in for Dan’s raw, unfiltered breakdown of this absolute coaching bertrayal. 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 week’s episode, Dan drops a hot take that’s bound to turn heads: why soccer is actually more exciting to watch than football. Plus, former USMNT player Jonathan Bornstein stops by to talk World Cup memories and high-stakes USA soccer. Also on the show: Media Madness: Dan fires back at the mainstream media’s awful promotion of Iran’s soccer program. The WNBA’s Real Problem: Bestselling author and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan joins the show to break down what is truly holding the WNBA back amidst its massive culture shift. New episodes drop every Thursday. Don’t miss a single second of the hard truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive interview veteran WNBA reporter Christine Brennan DEFENDS Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and condemns WNBA leadership following the shocking throat-punch controversy involving the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas. Brennan addresses the escalating WNBA firestorm and responds directly to the ridiculous criticism from Sarah Spain. Get the ultimate insider perspective on the Clark/Thomas controversy and why the league's handling of its biggest star is facing such backlash 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 calls out The Athletic reporter Annie Costabile for her controversial defense of Alyssa Thomas following her flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark. Costabile claimed the WNBA discourse is uniquely toxic compared to men's sports, shielding Thomas from criticism claiming she's the victim. Plus, it's time to talk about the absolute clown show happening in Flushing, Queens. The New York Mets are a designated, certified, five-star dumpster fire. and Dan tells you why. 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 a pathetic new low for the WNBA after Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Alyssa Thomas's shocking throat punch of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Plus, 2X MLS All-Star, ake us inside the mindset of a player participating in the World Cup and is this the most talented U.S. team he's seen? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich exposes the blatant jealousy running through the WNBA after Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was shockingly excluded from the league's 30th-anniversary poster. Dan breaks down the controversial, uncalled on-court hit by Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner that left the Fever guard injured, and slams the Phoenix Mercury for mocking the situation on social media. Is the league's petty ego actively trying to destroy its own golden goose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruce Pearl joins Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich to break down the massive news of Dusty May leaving Michigan to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. In this exclusive interview, Pearl goes off on the current state of college basketball, explaining why the constant roster-rebuilding demands mean "you can't build a culture anymore" at the university level. Bruce also comments on the overall state of college athletics and the ongoing Brendan Sorsby drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Francisco Giants are facing a massive media firestorm after three pitchers wrote a Bible verse on their Pride Night caps. On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich reacts to the backlash and Buster Posey’s tense, dodged-question press conference as President of Baseball Operations. + Coach Bruce Pearl reflects on Dusty May making move to the Mavericks, & recap of the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College basketball just took a major hit as Michigan's Dusty May officially agrees to terms to become the next Dallas Mavericks Head Coach! On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich breaks down May’s meteoric rise and what this blockbuster move means for Mavericks ROTY phenom Cooper Flagg. Plus, we dive into what this shocking departure means for college basketball coaches going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Angel Reese playing the victim card yet again? On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich sounds off on Reese's controversial postgame comments regarding Indiana Fever fans and her ongoing rivalry with Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLB Pride backlash has officially spread to Trevor Bauer’s league after the York Revolution forfeited a game when players refused to wear LGBTQ-themed jerseys. Instead of respecting their choice, the organization publicly slammed its own players for the decision. Dan Dakich breaks down the fallout from this massive baseball controversy. + WVU's HC Rich Rodriguez joins to talk all things Mountaineer football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary coach Jay Wright joins Dan Dakich to break down the rise of the "Villanova Knicks" (Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges) and how they are completely reshaping NBA roster construction. Wright opens up about Brunson's Michael Jordan-level clutch gene, his firsthand experience at MSG, and answers the ultimate question: will he ever return to the coaching sidelines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the University of Cincinnati know more about Brendan Sorsby's gambling situation than it's admitting? Dan Dakich breaks down the latest twist in the growing controversy after Sorsby's agent claims Cincinnati was aware of Sorsby's gambling activity before it became public. + Legendary coach Jay Wright joins the show to break down the rise of the "Villanova Knicks" (Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges) and how they are completely reshaping NBA roster construction. Wright opens up about Brunson's Michael Jordan-level clutch gene, his firsthand experience at MSG, and answers the ultimate question: will he ever return to the coaching sidelines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions after Jalen Brunson completely exposed Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs! Special guest Craig Carton joins Dan to break down how the Spurs collapsed despite leading for 72% of the NBA Finals. Tune in to find out why Dan thinks Brunson's historic run puts him in the same legendary, clutch air as Michael Jordan! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich reacts to 7X NBA champion Robert Horry’s bold advice urging Caitlin Clark to finally fight back and retaliate the next time she takes a flagrant foul. Dan breaks down the comments and exposes the "jealous, envious, ego-filled, and petty" (JEEP) treatment the WNBA star is facing from rivals. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for more unfiltered sports analysis! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan breaks down why Texas Tech football isn’t breaking the rules, but rather masterfully gaming the system to keep quarterback Brendan Sorsby on the field. From utilizing court injunctions to staring down threats of a conference boycott, Dan explains how the Red Raiders are playing the wild west of modern college football perfectly to secure a winning season. Subscribe for more unfiltered sports takes and tell us in the comments if Texas Tech is genius or going too far! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Is the NCAA officially powerless? Dan delivers a blunt reaction to the shocking court injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play this season despite a massive sports betting scandal. Tune in to this episode of Don't @ Me for the ultimate breakdown on the humiliation of the NCAA and why college football eligibility rules are completely broken. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan unloads on WNBA player Brianna Turner after she slammed the league’s new America 250 jersey patches, claiming they celebrate slavery. Don't miss this unfiltered breakdown of the latest anti-American sports controversy on Don't @ Me. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich completely UNLOADS on newly acquired Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown, calling him a "complete moron" and horrible teammate ever for admitting to leaking internal info to the media to "motivate" his previous team, the Eagles. Between Brown's locker room betrayal and head coach Mike Vrabel's ongoing scandal with reporter Dianna Russini, New England has officially inherited a toxic powder keg. Watch as Dan breaks down the ultimate Philly sabotage and explains why this Foxborough reunion could be doomed from the start. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive interview, veteran Indianapolis reporter Scott Agness joins Dan Dakich to break his silence on the Indiana Fever’s shocking decision to ban him over his explosive Caitlin Clark reporting. Discover the inside story behind the viral WNBA controversy that has captivated basketball fans and exposed the franchise's unprecedented media censorship scandal. Subscribe for more unfiltered sports coverage and breaking news on Caitlin Clark and the WNBA! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Is Pat McAfee officially saving a "woke" ESPN as he nears a massive new contract extension? Dan Dakich breaks down how the College GameDay star is completely dethroning Stephen A. Smith to become the undisputed face of the network. Don't miss this unfiltered look at the massive power shift in sports media on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

New York Giants drama explodes as linebacker Abdul Carter doubles down on his public criticism of quarterback Jaxson Dart for introducing the President. Dan Dakich breaks down this absolute "bizzaro world" locker room division and exposes why this feud went way too far. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for the most unfiltered, hard-hitting sports commentary daily! Plus, John Smoltz, 8x MLB All-Star & 1995 World Series Champion joins Dan to discuss the possibility of a MLB lockout next season and favorite players he's watching right now. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich sits down with sports titans Reggie Jackson (MLB Hall of Famer) and Mario Andretti (Indy 500 Legend) for an unfiltered conversation on faith, pure grit, and the American Dream. No PR nonsense - just old-school truth. In this exclusive Don't @ Me interview, "Mr. October" and auto racing royalty reveal what it actually took to dominate before modern sports went soft. Two Mount Rushmore-tier icons drop absolute truth bombs on: Reggie Jackson’s MLB Legacy: Standing up to old-school owners, the importance of carrying a family name with honor, and relying on deep faith. Mario Andretti’s Pro-America Story: Surviving the harshest era of the Indy 500 and his journey from an Italian immigrant to a household name with "No Plan B." When greatness recognizes greatness, you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan slams former SportsCenter anchor Cari Champion for claiming Caitlin Clark receives "blatant favoritism" from the WNBA. Dan breaks down why Champion's complaints about the Indiana Fever star and her passionate fanbase couldn't be further from the truth. Don't miss this unfiltered sports reaction to the latest media drama surrounding the WNBA's biggest star! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA legend Reggie Miller defends OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against "flopper" accusations, claiming the fan backlash is totally overblown by podcasters. Miller attempts to police the discourse around the Oklahoma City superstar, dropping a bold comparison by reminding critics that "people weren’t saying this about MJ." Tune in to hear Dan break down whether the SGA narrative is fair or completely fabricated! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Paul Finebaum are officially at war over the proposed expansion to the College Football Playoff! On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan pulls no punches as he breaks down Finebaum’s latest controversial take on growing the CFP. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich goes off and completely destroys New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter over his pathetic comments aimed at quarterback Jaxson Dart. Tune in for Dan's raw, unfiltered reaction to this heated football drama and find out why he believes these remarks went way too far. Subscribe to Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich for more of the most honest, hard-hitting sports commentary online! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dan Dakich at the Indy 500 for an exclusive interview with racing legend Danica Patrick as she opens up about the tragic passing of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch. Danica shares raw insights into modern racing culture, the emotional toll on drivers, and what it truly takes to mentally and physically prepare for the world's biggest motorsport events. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered sports interviews! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich completely exposes Max Kellerman for forcing a wild and totally unnecessary political comparison into an NBA trade discussion. Kellerman went completely unhinged on the Game Over podcast, comparing the Cavs acquiring James Harden to electing Donald Trump. Watch Dakich call out this delusional left-wing media meltdown and explain why it's officially one of the worst takes of the year. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan BLASTS Michael Wilbon for criticizing ESPN's relentless Aaron Rodgers coverage. Dakich challenges the network's internal dynamics, accusing specific hosts of harboring a bias against prominent white athletes despite Rodgers' massive entertainment value. Don't miss this unfiltered look into sports media hypocrisy and network drama on this episode of Don't @ Me! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich defends Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown as his explosive beef with Stephen A. Smith reaches a boiling point. After Brown slammed the "face of clickbait media" and told him to retire, Stephen A. fired back with a massive warning to the NBA champion. Watch as Dan exposes SAS and completely backs Jaylen Brown on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Plus, Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin of Battle For The Brave Wrestling Event join Dan to discuss how Tunnel to Towers has become such a meaningful organization for military families and first responders and why it was important to partner with them. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy blasted the WNBA’s latest marketing move as the "most idiotic promo" in sports history, and Dan Dakich is jumping into the fray. Watch as Dan reacts to Portnoy’s viral rant before delivering his own unfiltered take on how the league is fumbling its biggest cash cow, Caitlin Clark. Is the WNBA actively sabotaging its own success, or are they just clueless? Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down Indiana Football HC Curt Cignetti’s recent comments on the "Saban Way." Cignetti reflected on his time at Alabama under Nick Saban, describing the intensity of a program where every day felt like "4th and 1." Dan explains why this elite coaching pedigree is the spark the Hoosiers have been missing and how the pursuit of greatness requires learning from the absolute best. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices