Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

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.

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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"

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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.

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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.

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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"

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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.

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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"

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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.

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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"

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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.

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"(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"

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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.

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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"

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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.

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"(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"

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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"

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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.

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"(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"

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