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Dan discusses a report that Steve Kerr's constant desire to bash President Trump and speak out on social issues caused friction throughout this season with ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the viral Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos and investigates whether the fallout led to the Patriots' recent statement on mandated counseling. We put Russini’s reporting under the microscope and analyze the "receipts" from her resurfaced tweets to see what’s really happening in New England. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Mike Vrabel And Dianna Russini have been doing this for years" "(1:15) - Latest Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos" "(1:55) - Did the photos prompt the Patriots decision to send Vrabel to counseling?" "(2:25) - Patriots statement on Mike Vrabel" "(4:08) - Pre NFL Draft presser from Mike Vrabel" "(7:00) - Dianna Russini's reporting under the microscope" "(10:00) - Dianna Russini's tweets resurfaced" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich reacts to the bombshell new photos of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini in Arizona that officially debunk the "girls trip" narrative. As the Patriots head coach prepares to miss Day 3 of the NFL Draft to seek counseling, we break down the fallout of this developing scandal on Don’t @ Me. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Intro" "(0:25) - New Photos emerge of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini" "(0:50) - Dianna Russini has a big problem" "(1:12) - Mike Vrabel to skip Patriots draft to attend counseling" "(1:45) - Dianna Russini will be remembered as a liar" "(2:35) - Mike Vrabel's latest statement" "(5:00) - The cheating scandal was planned" "(7:25) - Vrabel's counseling is a publicity stunt" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich reacts to Mike Vrabel’s address regarding the Dianna Russini cheating allegations and Robert Kraft’s alleged attempt to suppress the New England Patriots scandal. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Mike Vrabel Speaks On Dianna Russini cheating allegations " "(2:44) - Mike Vrabel looks defeated" "(3:50) - Mike Vrabel doesn't think the photo leaks are laughable anymore" "(5:10) - Dan Dakich has no problem with Mike Vrabel's press conference" "(5:30) - Mike Vrabel's players don't care" "(6:30) - New England Patriots will move forward" "(7:00) - Robert Kraft tried to kill the story prior to publishing" "(8:05) - Dianna Russini makes herself the victim" "(9:15) - Was Mike Vrabel sincere" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan isn't here to give you a participation trophy, and he’s certainly not here to ignore the obvious. In this episode, Dan breaks down the controversial Nike "Winner Takes It All" signage at the Boston Marathon. While the running world is busy clutching its pearls over "elitism" and "corporate arrogance," Dan brings it back to reality: Since when did we start apologizing for wanting to win? Plus, Dan Dakich and Todd Ricketts dive deep into the pending MLB lockout and the essential changes needed to protect the future of professional baseball. This wide-ranging interview also covers the Chicago Bears' potential move, the evolution of Wrigley Field, and how the Ricketts family balances politics, biased media, and the legacy of a World Series title. Chapters: "(00:05) - Nike Bows to the Mob" "(18:54) - MLB Lockout... what needs to change to avoid it" "(21:35) - Sports allow people to disconnect from politics" "(25:30) - Cubs response to Matt Shaw's Charlie Kirk backlash" "(31:28) - What it meant to bring a World Series to Chicago" "(38:32) - What event does Todd Ricketts want to bring to Wrigley Field?" "(48:38) - Turning Wrigley Field into a bucket list destination" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty as we know it? Dan breaks down the fallout from the Warriors' playoff loss to the Suns and discusses whether Steve Kerr is officially ready to walk away from his legendary coaching career. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - GOODBYE Steve Kerr?" "(1:00) - Steve Kerr speculates on his future as head coach of the Warriors" "(2:18) - Steve Kerr was born on third base" "(3:15) - Coaching is NOT TOUGH" "(3:48) - Has Steve Kerr achieved burn out?" "(5:00) - NBA eyeing European expansion" "(7:20) - How do people listen to NBA comissioner Adam Silver?" "(8:09) - European leagues are ingrained into the culture" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana basketball is being ranked #1 in the transfer portal, but Dan Dakich isn’t buying the hype just yet. From recruiting reality to media drama, this is a blunt breakdown of what actually matters for IU moving forward. Chapters "(00:00) - IU Transfer Portal Ranked #1" "(00:24) – Can You Trust Recruiting Rankings?" "(01:22) – Marcus Burton & Key Additions" "(02:03) – Portal Concerns & Past Mistakes" "(04:51) – Message to Players: Stay Off Social Media" "(05:17) – Media Drama & IU Culture Criticism" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broadcasting legend Tim Brando joins Dan Dakich to break down the decline of LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau’s unique success, and the flaws in modern Masters coverage. Discover why golf's post-Covid momentum is stalling and hear Brando’s take on the controversial shift of college football games to Friday nights. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(15:00) - Tim Brando on why LIV Golf failed" "(17:00) - LIV Golf lacked competitive stakes" "19:00) - LIV Golfers didn't perform well in PGA events" "(23:45) - Is there a fair way to bring LIV Golfers back onto the PGA Tour?" "(29:20) - Bryson DeChambeau was the only player who benefitted from LIV Golf" "(33:00) - Tim Brando on CBS disastrous Masters coverage" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the fallout of Dianna Russini’s resignation from The Athletic after those viral, "entangled" photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel surfaced. Watch as Dan explains how Russini is using her resignation to duck accountability and escape an internal investigation just as the heat became too much to handle. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km 00:00 - Dianna Russini Hides From Accountability by resigning 1:20 - NFL media are unprofessional 2:12 - Dissecting Dianna Russini's resignation letter 5:00 - Dianna Russini lied 7:00 - Dianna Russini disrespected her husband and family 8:35 - Jemele Hill on Dianna Russini "double standards" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the Dallas Wings’ decision to pair Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, explaining why drafting a couple with back-to-back top picks is a recipe for locker room disaster. Plus, he tackles Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s "sexism" deflection and why her refusal to answer basic questions is running the WNBA into the ground. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - The WNBA Is a LAUGHABLE league" "(0:50) - Caitlin Clark hasn't won anything" "(1:30) - Angel Reese has already been traded" "(1:58) - Azzi Fudd & Girlfriend Paige Bueckers team up on the Dallas Wings" "(3:00) - Power couple?" "(5:00) - Dakich's Curt Miller story" "(6:50) - What happens if Fudd and Bueckers break up?" "(7:50) - WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is a victim" "(10:00) - Insecurity reeks in the WNBA" "(11:26) - Gabriella Jacquez story" "(14:30) - Brianna Turner Op-Ed" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rory McIlroy just joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus in the most exclusive club in golf history, and Dan is breaking down exactly why this back-to-back Masters performance changes everything. Join the conversation as Dan gives his raw reaction to Rory finally cementing his legacy alongside the greatest to ever play at Augusta. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) - Intro" "(0:09) - Rory McIlory's Historic Masters defense" "(0:20) - Justin Rose Collapse" "(0:50) - Rory is in rarefied air" "(1:50) - Scottie Scheffler is still the best golfer in the world" "(3:15) - Rory on the Mount Rushmore of golf?" "(3:45) - CBS struggled in their coverage of the Masters" "(4:30) - Bryson Dechambeau struggles" "(5:08) - Scottie Scheffler shuts down reporter" "(5:50) - Sergio Garcia loses his cool" "(8:40) - Pimento cheese hats at the Masters" "(9:28) - Shane Lowry's collapse" "(9:36) - Haotong LI" "(10:30) - Don't at me staff masters picks revisited" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich sounds off on the woke mob's latest attempt to cancel Heisman winner and presumed first overall NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza over resurfaced social media comments. Discover why this "gotcha" culture is a direct hit on common sense and whether the firestorm surrounding the Indiana quarterback is a total nothingburger. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters "(00:00) - Intro" "(1:00 )- Fernando Mendoza social media comments" "(2:45) - Fernando Mendoza just wanted more context" "(3:40 - Left wing media attacks Fernando Mendoza over old comments" "(5:55) - Fernando Mendoza is entitled to free speech" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich and Craig Carton dive into the eye of the storm, breaking down the viral Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos in Arizona and the explosive $10M transfer portal rumors surrounding Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith. The duo also discusses the Raiders' signing of Kirk Cousins as a bridge for Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, the controversy of Mendoza skipping the NFL Draft, the fallout from Tiger Woods missing The Masters following his recent arrest, and the heated debate over Chris Ballard—all while addressing Carton’s contentious return to the afternoon drive on WFAN. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:29) Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Scandal" "(2:30) Craig Carton's contentious return to WFAN" "(5:40) Carton & Dakich's disdain for Colts GM Chris Ballard" "(7:30) Carlie Irsay-Gordon" "(9:19) Fernando Mendoza & The Las Vegas Raiders" "(10:45) Tanking in the NBA" "(12:18) Tiger Woods fallout" "(14:48) Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith $10 Million NIL" "(19:24) Craig Carton's experience with Sir Paul McCartney" "(20:20) Aaron Judge & The New York Yankees" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich exposes Colin Kaepernick’s latest book launch as a desperate, BLM-era grift to reclaim the media spotlight. Watch as Dan shreds the PR spin behind "The Perilous Fight" and calls out the ultimate sports-media cash grab. Plus, Dan breaks down his Masters picks with golf analyst, Ryan Burr including top contenders, sleepers, and betting angles for Augusta. From Fitzpatrick to Rory, this is your full golf preview heading into the Masters. "(00:00) Kaepernick Is The King of GRIFTING" "(2:10) Media is afraid of Colin Kaepernick" "(2:32) Colin Kaepernick's new book" "(4:57) Colin Kapernick's press release" "(6:30) Colin Kaepernick's desperate for attention" "(35:00) Golf Analyst Ryan Burr "(47:50) Masters Picks & Challenge Setup" "(48:40) Matt Fitzpatrick Pick Explained" "(51:06) Ludwig Aberg & Rising Contenders" "(56:34) Xander Schauffele & Koepka Debate" "(64:29) Favorites: Scheffler, Rahm & Odds Breakdown" "(72:54) Rory McIlroy & Final Predictions" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of Dusty May’s 2026 National Championship at Michigan, the blueprint for winning has shifted from long-term recruiting to immediate portal dominance. Dan breaks down why the traditional "program build" is dead and how today’s elite coaches are simply renting a new championship roster every single year. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) - Death of college sports as we know it?" "(0:45) - Dusty May's Michigan roster construction" "(1:30) - Uconn vs Michigan National Championship reaction" "(3:30) - Michigan's guard play" "(4:25) - Transfer Portal can buy you a championship" "(6:00) - Is this Michigan team one of the best ever?" "(6:56) - Yaxel Lendebourg press conference" "(8:15) - Uconn showed great toughness" "(8:40) - Dan Hurley reflects on Uconn's season" "(11:15) - Big Ten conference dominance in sports" "(13:08) - Roster construction in the transfer portal era" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the fiery postgame exchange between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley following UConn’s massive clash with South Carolina. With Danny Hurley jumping into the fray to defend his colleague, we’re diving into why the energy in Storrs has reached a total fever pitch. Plus, Dakich breaks down the national championship battle between Uconn and Michigan. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) - Geno Auriemma LOSES IT on Dawn Staley After Final Four loss" "(2:50) - Dawn Staley wanted to FIGHT Geno Auriemma" "(3:30) - Dan's connection to the Jacquez family" "(4:40) - Geno Auriemma's press conference response" "(6:30) - Dawn Staley grew up in the projects of Philadelphia" "(8:33) - Dan Hurley defends Geno Auriemma" "(9:13) - Dan Hurley is locked in for Michigan" "(10:00) - Michigan vs UConn Preview" "(13:50) - Dan Hurley's NCAA Tournament dominance" "(14:25) - Michigan's offensive firepower" "(16:55) - Dusty May on Yaxel Lendebourg" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dusty May joins Dan Dakich to break down Michigan’s massive Final Four showdown against Arizona and why "tough coaching" is the engine behind their March Madness run. Discover why the Big Ten's strength has the Wolverines primed for a title as they discuss why college basketball has never been more popular. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) When Dusty May realized his team was Final Four good" "(1:45) Elliot Caudeau's health status" "(1:50) The logistics of the Final Four" "(2:50) Dusty May on the strength of the Big Ten" "(3:40) Dusty May on how Michigan manages distractions" "(5:50) Dusty May on the matchup against Arizona in the Final Four" "(6:40) How Michigan manages media attention" "(8:28) Dusty May on how he manages ticket requests" "(9:33) College basketball has never been better" "(10:48) Biggest issues in the sport" "(12:55) Are Cinderellas dead?" "(14:08) Coaches getting the blame " Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down the absolute absurdity of Mike Vrabel being forced to answer for TreVeyon Henderson’s Bible verses at the NFL Annual League Meeting while defending Chicago Bulls former player Jaden Ivey. Watch as we expose those trying to turn scripture into a controversy and explain why the sports world has officially lost its mind. "(00:00) TreVeyon Henderson supports Jaden Ivey" "(1:00) Chicago Bulls leaking stories on Jaden Ivey" "(2:00) The Chicago Bulls turned a blind eye to Michael Jordan" "(3:00) TreVeyon Henderson's X post" "(6:08) Mike Vrabel reprimands TreVeyon Henderson" "(8:30) What does TreVeyon Henderson need to be educated about?" "(10:30) Ryan Day on the need to adapt in CFB" "(17:11) INTERVIEW With Bruce Pearl" "(17:15) Andrew Dakich vs Steven Pearl" "(18:30) The value of the NIT" "(20:00) Final Four Thoughts" "(20:20) Tarris Reed Jr." "(22:50) Jon Scheyer" "(25:00) Bruce Pearl to North Carolina?" "(27:15) Michigan and Arizona's dominance" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the NBA selectively enforcing its moral code? In this episode, Dan pulls no punches regarding the Chicago Bulls' decision to waive Jaden Ivey. After the Bulls cited "conduct detrimental to the team" following Ivey’s comments on religion and the LGBTQ+ community. Plus, Dan is joined by Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood as the Fighting Illini prepare for their first Final Four appearance since 2005. After a physical Elite Eight win over Iowa, Underwood reflects on a coaching career that began in 1986 and has finally led him to the biggest stage in college basketball. The Illini are set to face a familiar foe in UConn this Saturday, looking to avenge an early-season loss and punch their ticket to the National Championship. "(0:00) Christianity: Where the NBA Draws the Line" "(0:42) The Chicago Bulls Waive Jaden Ivey" "(1:15) Comparing Ivey to Miles Bridges & League Conduct" "(2:08) The "Pride Month" vs. "Unrighteousness" Debate" "(3:18) Is Having an Opinion Now "Conduct Detrimental"?" "(4:30) Billy Donovan and the "Standard" of the Bulls" "(5:10) The Truth About Jordan, Pippen, and the 90s Bulls" "(6:20) Michael Jordan’s Journey: Addiction, Fame, and Faith" "(7:35) Dealing with the "Insecure" Outrage Culture" "(25:59) Illinois Basketball Head Coach, BradUnderwood" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down UConn’s historic comeback against Duke and why college basketball continues to be the ultimate sports drama. Subscribe for unfiltered takes on the Final Four matchups and the biggest choke jobs in NCAA Tournament history. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:17) NCAA Tournament DELIVERS!" "(0:50) Jon Scheyer's coaching job at Duke" "(2:22) Jon Scheyer postgame" "(3:50) Dan Hurley and Uconn never quit" "(4:15) Nate Oats is still mad about Charles Bediako" "(6:38) Tommy Lloyd to North Carolina?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From FBI wiretaps to a shocking LSU reunion, Dan breaks down how Will Wade pulled off the ultimate comeback while NC State gets left in the dust. Discover why college basketball’s coaching carousel is more lawless than ever!!! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Will Wade And Lane Kiffin are LSU Housewives" "(0:40) Will Wade survived FBI Wiretaps!" "(1:11) LSU has no morals" "(2:28) North Carolina State fans are vicious" "(3:35) Will Wade isn't a gangster" "(4:03) NC State AD Boo Corrigan's comments" "(5:55) LSU didn't handle the hiring process well at all" "(7:08) Jay Bilas weighs in on Will Wade returning to LSU" "(12:10) It pays to cheat in college basketball" "(13:15) Lane Kiffin wants patience from LSU fans" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dan takes a deep dive into the romanticized idea of the "Carolina Family" hire. While the optics of Kenny "The Jet" Smith pacing the sidelines at the Dean Dome are incredible, Dan breaks down the logistical, recruiting, and tactical hurdles that make this a "dream" hire that could quickly turn into a nightmare. "(00:00) Stephen A’s Kenny Smith Take" "(00:41) UNC Job Opens & Coaching Debate Begins" "(01:30) Can You Hire a Coach With No Experience?" "(03:29) Recruiting vs X’s & O’s Debate" "(05:21) Is This Just Media “Shilling”?" "(07:48) What UNC Actually Needs in a Coach" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich slams Syracuse Women’s Basketball coach Felicia Legette-Jack for her "loser mentality" after she called playing UConn in the NCAA Tournament a "personal attack" following a 98-45 blowout loss. Dan breaks down why these excuses are unacceptable in March Madness and why the "victim mentality" is killing the competitive spirit of the game. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:26) Felicia Legette-Jack's press conference after Uconn loss" "(5:15) claims of a "personal attack"" "(6:40) March Madness isn't meant to be easy" "(11:00) Uconn showed Syracuse mercy" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich doesn't hold back as he tackles the massive controversy surrounding Kansas star Darryn Peterson and his cryptic "mind stuff" comments regarding his rollercoaster season in Lawrence. With the NBA Draft approaching, Dan asks the ultimate question: can a franchise really trust their #1 overall pick to a player who admitted to being derailed by off-court factors? Plus, Leonard Fournette calls out Emmanuel Acho, sparking a heated debate over NFL credibility and media takes. Dan breaks down the exchange, the responses, and why more players are pushing back on sports media personalities. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:30) Darryn Peterson STOLE from Kansas boosters" "(1:17) Jay Bilas wanted athletes to get paid" "(1:28) Darryn Peterson blames "mind stuff" for bad season" "(2:09) Darryn Peterson's excuses" "(3:10) Kansas loss to St. Johns" "(4:30) Darryn Peterson shrugs off Kansas media" "(5:10) Bill Self made a mistake" "(5:45) Darryn Peterson still a lock for 1st pick in the NBA draft?" "(10:23) Emmanuel Acho Gets Called Out by Leonard Fournette — And It’s Brutal" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down a wild March Madness weekend, from Kevin Willard’s viral halftime joke to Mick Cronin’s epic "get a life" takedown of a woke reporter. Watch as we expose the media's desperate attempts to ruin the tournament and celebrate the coaches who aren't afraid to tell it like it is. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(1:10) Villanova's Kevin Willard CRUSHED over a joke" "(5:13) UCLA's Mick Cronin fires back at reporter" "(8:15) Kentucky has fallen from the mountain top" "(9:20) Texas the surprise of the tournament" "(11:02) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE" "(12:02) March Madness takeaways with Sean" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down Kentucky head coach Mark Pope’s calculated refusal to confirm a rumored $9 million NIL offer for Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg. Watch as Pope sidesteps the massive transfer portal allegations to launch a blistering critique of modern media and the "circus" surrounding the Wildcats program. "(00:00) Mark Pope Fights Back" "(4:50) Blurred lines in reporting" "(4:22) BBN insecurity" "(5:45) it's not just a Kentucky thing" "(7:45) why didn't he answer the question" "(10:00) Dusty May doesn't want these questions" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Hughes wants his “golden puck” back, but the Hockey Hall of Fame isn’t giving it up — and now there’s a real debate. Dan Dakich breaks down both sides, the history behind it, and who should actually own one of hockey’s biggest moments. "(00:00) Jack Hughes Wants His Puck Back" "(00:21) Hall of Fame’s Argument Explained" "(01:38) Iconic Moments vs Player Ownership" "(02:54) Pat McAfee Weighs In & Public Reaction" "(05:09) Canada, Crosby & The Bigger Debate" "(08:21) Final Verdict: Who Should Get the Puck?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The brackets are out, the East Region is an absolute bloodbath, and the NIL era has officially created the biggest gap between the haves and have-nots in NCAA Tournament history. Dan Dakich and the crew break down the entire March Madness bracket. We are talking about why St. John's got completely robbed by the committee, why Purdue might have the sweetest path to the Final Four (if they don't choke), and why you absolutely cannot sleep on the Akron Zips pulling off the ultimate 12-5 upset. Plus, we dive into the wild stat that proves NIL is taking over: for the first time since 1985, every single top 16 seed is a 10+ point favorite. "(00:00) Intro & Why St. John's Got Robbed by the Committee" "(01:21) The East Region is an Absolute Bloodbath (Duke, Kansas, Pitino)" "(04:10) Out West: Does Purdue Have the Easiest Path?" "(07:28) Midwest Breakdown & My 12-5 UPSET SPECIAL (Akron)" "(12:14) South Region: Is Florida Vulnerable? Watch out for Illinois!" "(13:37) Bringing in the Crew: SEC Breakdown & Vanderbilt's Surge" "(16:52) Duke's Title Chances & Escaping a Cannibalistic Bracket" "(18:58) Will All Four #1 Seeds Make the Final Four?" "(21:31) The NIL Effect: Why Every Top 16 Seed is a Massive Favorite" "(25:40) The Most Important Players to Watch (Cam Boozer, Darius Acuff)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s explosive episode of Don’t @ Me, Dan holds nothing back. He calls out the glaring hypocrisy of American sports stars who claim to fight for the oppressed but stay completely silent while the Iranian Women’s Soccer team literally risks their lives for freedom. Plus, Dan breaks down the chaotic possibility of Iran moving their 2026 World Cup games to Mexico. Then, we transition from global politics to the hardwood. Dan unloads on Kansas star Hunter Dickinson for crying about negative Instagram comments while cashing $2 million NIL checks. Spoiler alert: Dan has zero sympathy for the "Big Boy Basketball" era. Special Guest: Keith O’Brien, Author of Heartland Author Keith O'Brien joins the show to reveal the dark, untold origin story of Larry Bird. Forget the Magic Johnson rivalry—this is the raw story of a broken kid from French Lick, overcoming poverty, his father's tragic suicide, and his disastrous stint at Indiana University, before finding salvation on a court in Terre Haute wearing a pair of blue jeans. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Megan Rapinoe & The Silence on Iran's Oppressed Women 00:07:39 - Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Games Moved to Mexico 00:13:18 - Hunter Dickinson Whines About Fans After Taking $2M 00:21:26 - Interview: Keith O'Brien on the Untold Origin of Larry Bird 00:24:25 - Why Larry Bird Actually Walked Away from Bobby Knight 00:29:28 - The Legend of Larry Bird Dominating in Blue Jeans 00:34:01 - Dan Calls BS on Larry Bird "Hating the Spotlight" 00:38:45 - The Unwanted Sports Illustrated Cover & Dealing with Fame 00:45:45 - Red Auerbach's Gamble: Drafting Bird a Year Early 00:50:31 - Matt Leinart Refuses to Un-Retire His USC Jersey 00:52:32 - Arkansas QB Jalen Green's NFL Combine Excuses 00:55:25 - Mailbag: Nate Oats, Colts GM Chris Ballard, & Paying Taxes 00:59:44 - The Raw Emotion of Venezuela's WBC Win Over Team USA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich holds nothing back as he reacts to the shocking arrest of Alabama point guard Aden Holloway following a major narcotics raid. It’s a raw look at the fallout for the Crimson Tide and whether accountability still exists in college sports. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Aden Holloway BUSTED" "(3:34) Alabama & Nate Oats Response" "(7:34) Breaking down the charges" "(10:30) Alabama overreaction?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami Ohio’s Travis Steele joins Dan Dakich to expose the rampant tampering and "vultures" threatening their historic March Madness run. Discover the ugly truth about the transfer portal and how a mid-major powerhouse survives the modern NIL era. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Intro" "(0:55) "Home Game" vs SMU" "(2:37) MAC Tournament collapse" "(3:47) Media Pressure" "(6:02) League Parity" "(9:56) SMU challenges" "(12:08) Tampering" "(15:08) Athletic Director David Sayler" "(15:51) Bruce Pearl's Criticism" "(17:18) John Groce's Success at Akron" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich unloads on Ryan Clark for "swinging for applause" and abandoning sports to dive headfirst into a heated national debate he’s wildly unprepared for. Watch as Dan breaks down why Clark’s latest "disgusting" labels prove he’s way out of his lane and prioritizing optics over facts. 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 the shocking Sherrone Moore plea deal and the "Michigan Man" culture as former assistant Paige Shiver exposes years of manipulation and harassment. Get the unfiltered truth on the Michigan football scandal, coaching accountability, and the legal fallout rocking one of college football’s most prestigious programs. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Sherrone Moore Fallout" "(18:22) Viewer's Comments" "(20:00) INTERVIEW with Shawne Merriman" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan breaks down the legendary moments that made March Madness iconic before sounding off on the disgraceful Jalen Smith point-shaving scandal. It’s the best of the tournament versus the worst of the game—Don't@Me. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) March Madness Icons" "(8:13) Point Shaving Scandal" "(14:20) SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, AND SHARE!" "(15:35) Viewer's Comments" "(15:35) INTERVIEW with Tommy Tuberville" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down why Bobby Hurley, Dan Hurley, Brad Underwood, and Mike Young are delivering pure March Madness gold with their elite sideline intensity and legendary press conferences. See why these coaches are worth the price of admission as the NCAA tournament heat reaches a boiling point! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Dan & Bobby Hurley Are Peak March Madness" "(5:15) Brad Underwood Shuts Down Reporter" "(7:11) Mike Young Is Going Through It" "(8:45) Jeff Walz" "(14:25) INTERVIEW with David Pollack" "(34:41) Wendy's Vs Geno Smith" "(38:16) Magic City Night Cancelled" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Urban Meyer joins us to discuss his recent White House visit and why he believes NIL collectives must be banned to save college football. Discover the lasting impact of Lou Holtz and Meyer's unfiltered take on the current state of the game. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Retired Life On The Golf Course" "(0:36) White House Roundtable" "(4:30) Antitrust Questions" "(6:45) NIL Payments" "(8:37) Non-Partisan Issue" "(9:35) Non-Revenue Sports In Danger" "(11:17) Was This Just A Photo Op?" "(11:57) Lou Holtz' impact" "(15:11) Curt Cignetti" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dick Vitale was RIGHT to call out Kentucky basketball's failures in the transfer portal. Dan Dakich gives his own take on what's gone wrong with the Wildcats - and why Dickie V was right to call them out! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Dick Vitale SHREDS Kentucky!" "(8:40) SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, & SHARE" "(9:10) Dan Hurley GOES CRAZY!" "(10:55) Miami Ohio Basketball... best story ever?" "(14:45) Viewer's Comments" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On November 20, 2025, Lou Holtz gave his final public address — a message that would become his last to the nation. Today, we share his final words in this OutKick exclusive. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Draymond Green jumped in to defend the Atlanta Hawks’ Magic City Night, but this might be one of his worst takes yet. Dan breaks down why this idea is a terrible look for the league and why Draymond’s argument completely misses the point. "(00:00) Draymond Defends Magic City" "(7:48) Asst Coach Accused of Pimping" "(12:09) Chat Reaction to Influential Female Athletes" Watch Full OutKick Shows: https://outkick.com​/watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich holds nothing back as he breaks down why LeSean "Shady" McCoy is dead wrong for labeling Caitlin Clark the most influential female athlete of all time. Watch the full debate on whether Clark’s impact truly eclipses icons like Serena Williams or Billie Jean King, and see why McCoy's comments sparked an absolute firestorm. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Caitlin Clark Is NOT the most influential female athlete" "(9:50) SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, LIKE, AND SHARE!" "(19:18) Coaches Gone WILD" "(28:25) RIP LOU HOLTZ" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Barkley UNLOADS on the NBA and sports streaming for the massive headaches it causes fans trying to access the games. Dan Dakich gives his own take. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruce Pearl joins Dan Dakich to break down the controversy surrounding undefeated Miami (OH) and his stance that their perfect record doesn't guarantee an at-large March Madness bid. Pearl also addresses heated nepotism claims involving his son, Steven Pearl, and the uphill battle Auburn faces to secure a spot in the 2026 tournament. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Defending His Miami Ohio Basketball Take" "(7:20) Miami AD David Sayler's Personal Attack" "(11:15) March Madness Expansion" "(13:00) Being Opinionated" "(13:40) Iran Conflict" "(19:00) Gross American Media" "(25:00) Final Remarks" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness is here and Dan Dakich is diving into the explosive feud between Bruce Pearl and Miami (OH) AD David Sayler over tournament locks and at-large snubs. Watch as we break down the "undefeated" debate and Sayler’s heated response to the claim that a perfect record isn't enough for a seat at the table. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Bruce Pearl Ignites Feud" "(14:30) INTERVIEW with Mike Renner" "(33:27) Atlanta Hawks Magic City Night" "(38:40) Viewer's Comments" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://bit.ly/3MSXEVi Dan Dakich breaks down why Pat McAfee is untouchable after he fired back at "woke" media critics and Megan Rapinoe following their latest attempts to label him sexist and racist. See why Dan believes Rapinoe calling the US Men’s Hockey team "clowns" is exactly why fans are tuning out the mainstream outrage and doubling down on Pat’s unapologetic style. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DAKICH to get $50 in lineups after you plan your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DAKICH ("00:00" Pat McAfee vs Megan Rapinoe) ("7:49" INTERVIEW with Michele Tafoya ("21:30" Stock Up, Stock Down) ("25:36" More Michigan Football Scandals) ("33:30" Viewer Comments) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump hosts a major White House roundtable on the future of college sports, tackling NIL chaos, transfer portal turmoil, eligibility lawsuits, and the fight for a true national standard—don’t miss Dan Dakich breaking down what it means for the NCAA, athletes, and fans. Featuring powerhouse voices like Nick Saban, Tiger Woods, Urban Meyer, Tim Tebow, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and more, this episode of Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich dives into the biggest college athletics shakeup in decades. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DAKICH to get $50 in lineups after you plan your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DAKICH 00:00 - Trump Roundtable on college sports 08:00 - Paul Skenes on representing America at the World Baseball Classic 12:10 - SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, AND SHARE! 13:20 - Responding to viewer comments 18:45 - Shot Clock Violation with Jason Hammer and Dan Zaksheske 38:51 - Screencaps recap with Joe Kinsey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich sits down with Kid (Christopher “Kid” Reid of Kid ’n Play) for an electric deep-dive on March Madness, NIL mayhem, and the evolution of basketball—from old-school toughness to today’s player empowerment era. If you love college basketball, NCAA Tournament breakdowns, NIL news, transfer portal chaos, and how the game has changed on and off the court, this interview is a must-watch. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km (00:00) Intro (01:40) Evolution of basketball culture (04:45) Hating Reggie Miller? (05:50) Establishing himself in Hip-Hop (08:27) Importance of MTV (10:30) What does success look like (14:22) The iconic flat top haircut (19:00) Coolest experience he's had (21:55) Heart transplant (26:49) Harlem Globetrotters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith claimed the NBA is globalizing partly because there aren’t enough good white American players to help drive the league’s popularity—Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich reacts and breaks it down. We unpack the backlash, what it means for the NBA’s future, and the larger debate around American talent, race, and the league’s global growth. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DAKICH to get $50 in lineups after you plan your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DAKICH "(00:00) Stephen A. Smith's take on American basketball" "(17:55) Don't at me Awards" "(25:04) Jay Bilas on press conference behavior of college basketball coaches" "(31:00) Ryan Poles on the Rooney Rule" "(32:33) Responding to viewers comments" "(34:50) Woke a Dope" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer Esiason joins Dan Dakich to discuss his criticism of Eileen Gu and the subsequent backlash, Team USA's incredible gold medal victories, being a patriotic american, and MORE! Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km "(00:00) Personal Connection" "(1:10) Eileen Gu Criticism" "(6:40) Team USA Hockey" "(9:40) Interviewing the President" "(12:15) Backlash to Team USA" "(14:15) Daniel Jones" "(16:00) Bengals struggles" "(17:42) Woody Johnson and the Jets struggles" "(18:55) Fernando Mendoza" "(19:58) Tom Brady" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Dakich breaks down Democrats’ refusal to embrace Team USA at the State of the Union (SOTU), plus the bigger pattern of snubbing American patriots and honoring the victims of violent crime—what it says about today’s politics, culture, and priorities. Watch for Dan’s unfiltered reaction, SOTU highlights, Team USA controversy, and why this moment is blowing up across conservative news and sports commentary. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DAKICH to get $50 in lineups after you plan your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DAKICH "(00:00) TEAM USA HEROES" "(16:25) SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, LIKE, AND COMMENT!" "(22:22) Interview with Armando Salguero" "(39:25) Average Kentucky fan" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA Hockey delivers a historic gold medal moment, and instead of celebration, some people chose outrage. Dan and Tim discuss the win, the backlash, and why sports still bring more people together than anything else. "(00:00) USA Hockey’s Gold Medal Moment" "(01:14) The Comeback, The Call & The Final Goal" "(02:45) The Predictable Backlash Begins" "(06:58) Sports, Politics & Bringing People Together" Watch Full OutKick Shows: https://outkick.com​/watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices