Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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