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!!!

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"(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"

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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"

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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.

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"(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"

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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.

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"(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"

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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.

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"(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"

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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"

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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?"

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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)"

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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

Chapter Markers

00:00:00 - Megan Rapinoe & The Silence on Iran's Oppressed Women

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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.

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"(00:00) Aden Holloway BUSTED"

"(3:34) Alabama & Nate Oats Response"

"(7:34) Breaking down the charges"

"(10:30) Alabama overreaction?"

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