Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

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Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich episodes

March 20 Kentucky For Clicks? Mark Pope GOES OFF On NIL Accusations
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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54 min
March 19 Jack Hughes vs Hockey Hall of Fame, USA Hockey Drama & Who’s Right?
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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1 hr 5 min
March 18 The 12-5 March Madness Upset NO ONE is Talking About
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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29 min
March 18 Megan Rapinoe’s Silence & The Truth About Larry Bird
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

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1 hr 5 min
March 17 Aden Holloway Is Proof Nate Oats Has LOST CONTROL At Alabama
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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1 hr 8 min
March 16 UGLY BUSINESS: Miami Ohio Fending Off Tamperers Amid Historic Run To March Madness
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.

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"(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"

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1 hr 3 min
March 13 Ryan Clark Is UNHINGED In His Latest ABSURD Take
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.
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1 hr 11 min
March 12 The Truth About Michigan: Sherrone Moore's Plea Deal & The Paige Shiver Allegations
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.
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"(00:00) Sherrone Moore Fallout"
"(18:22) Viewer's Comments"
"(20:00) INTERVIEW with Shawne Merriman"

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1 hr 7 min
March 11 From Laettner to Point Shaving: The Best & Worst of March Madness
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.
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"(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"

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1 hr 4 min
March 10 March Madness HEAT: Hurley Brothers, Brad Underwood, & Mike Young ERUPT
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!
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"(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"

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1 hr 1 min