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(0:00-12:49) –The talented Joe Reitz of the Colts Radio Network to discuss how a player stays fresh and ready in the weeks leading up to training camp. Plus, Joe shares his expectations with us for the 2022 Indianapolis Colts and whether or not this is the year for them to win the division. Also, Joe evaluates the rest of the AFC South.

(12:50-36:02) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 joins the show to talk on players contracts in the NBA, most recently the opt-ins of Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook. Plus, Chappy weighs in on Dan’s thoughts regarding the actions of the Cleveland Browns and if Roger Goodell should punish them. Also, Dan and Chapp 

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(00:00-18:54) –Monday’s show begins with Dan reacting to the Pacers NBA Draft and playing some clips from those post draft press conferences. Plus, Dan evaluates Benedict Mathurin’s comments on the best players in the league and something controversial that Mathurin said to the media.      

(18:55-40:15) –Dan looks at more audio from the Pacers post draft and ponders how the team may look come opening day. 

(40:16-50:03) –Hour number one ends with Dan sharing some breaking news regarding an in-season event in college hoops taking place here in Indy.   

(50:04-1:13:12) –Our pal Sean Salisbury gives the latest on the Deshaun Watson situation in Cleveland and if he thinks he’ll play a down this year for the Browns. Plus, Sean weighs in on Baker Mayfield in Cleveland, what he would do if he was in his shoes, and what the season will hold for Mayfield. Later, Sean speaks on the life of Colts great Tony Siragusa and shares some stories of interaction he had with him over the years. Also, Sean reacts to the Houston Rockets drafting Jabari Smith in the 2022 NBA Draft. 

(1:13:13-1:31:34) –The head coach of the Baylor Bears Scott Drew stops by to explain what the Indiana Pacers are getting in their second round draft choice Kendall Brown. Plus, we find out if Scott Drew still mulches in the yard.           

(1:31:35-1:40:37) – Dan talks on the state of the Colts and interacts with the YouTube chat regarding the lack of accomplishments from the Ballard/Reich administration.  

(1:40:39-2:05:00) –We’re back from break with a trip down memory lane featuring some of the top songs from 1979. Also, a caller brings up a take on the Brittney Griner situation.   

(2:06:00-2:17:27) –We continue talking music from the 70s and play the song Dan feels is the whinest of them all. Plus, listeners share their most whiny songs.

(2:17:28-2:28:53) -Monday’s show concludes with Dan sharing the result from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing and Casino Race of the Day. Also, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, we close with more of the songs we hate.

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(0:00-22:34) – Our pal Sean Salisbury gives the latest on the Deshaun Watson situation in Cleveland and if he thinks he’ll play a down this year for the Browns. Plus, Sean weighs in on Baker Mayfield in Cleveland, what he would do if he was in his shoes, and what the season will hold for Mayfield. Later, Sean speaks on the life of Colts great Tony Siragusa and shares some stories of interaction he had with him over the years. Also, Sean reacts to the Houston Rockets drafting Jabari Smith in the 2022 NBA Draft. 

(22:35-34:56) – The head coach of the Baylor Bears Scott Drew stops by to explain what the Indiana Pacers are getting in their second round draft choice Kendall Brown. Plus, we find out if Scott Drew still mulches in the yard.           

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(00:00 – 26:45) – Jimmy Cook opens the show as the guest host and immediately begins to hype up the Pacers 6th pick in the NBA Draft, Bennedict Mathurin. Jimmy then goes on to talk about other draft picks and where they fell in the first round. Discussion turns to whether or not Malcom Brogdon is tradeable right now in his career and at this point in the season.

(26:46 – 41:02) – 93.1 WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins the show to talk about the Pacers draft. Jason discusses how he feels as though things are looking a bit too good and that something must go wrong eventually due to his superstitions. Jimmy and Hammer then talk about how this roster isn’t complete yet and to expect at least a Myles Turner or Malcom Brogdon trade before the season begins. Then as is always the case when Hammer joins the show there was a little bit of NBA draft bet talk to close out the segment.

(41:03 – 47:52) – Draft talk continues as Jimmy takes calls regarding the Pacers first round selection in Bennedict Mathurin.

(47:53 – 1:12:38) Former NBA Front Office Executive Dan Purcell joins the show to talk about the overall reaction to the NBA Draft. Jimmy asks Purcell if he believes Mathurin will be seen as one of, if not the best, player in this draft. Purcell then credits the Detroit Piston’s for managing to finesse Jaden Ivey at the fifth pick in the draft and the chances the New York Knicks made at trying to trade for him during the draft. Jimmy then gets Purcell’s take on Brogdon’s ability to be traded.

(1:12:39 – 1:26:21) – Tony East of Forbes and the “Locked On Pacers Podcast” joins the show to provide a national perspective on yesterday’s NBA Draft. East gives his take on what Bennedict Mathurin can provide to the Pacers this season and also touches on the Pacers trading up to acquire Kendall Brown from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jimmy asks if there were any surprises in how the draft board panned out especially given the lack of trades early on.

(1:26:22 – 1:36:09) – Hour three closes out with more on Jimmy’s take about the market for Malcom Brogdon. He offers takes on either recruiting younger stars or opening up cap space and earning more draft options going forward.

(1:36:10 – 1:58:04) – The Fan morning show host Kevin Bowen of “Kevin & Query” joined the show and discussed his takes on the NBA Draft last night. He shares excitement in the drafting of Bennedict Mathurin, though not on the same level as Jimmy. Then shares his excitement in the Pacers other draft picks in Andrew Nemhard and Kendall Brown.

(1:58:05 – 2:09:48) – Jimmy begins by addressing some of the concerns over not attempting to trade up in the draft. He discusses how this era of the Pacers is breaking away from the Paul George and Victor Oladipo motivations and finding a new player to put as the face of your franchise.

(2:09:49 – 2:19:55) – Jimmy gives his closing thoughts on the Pacers draft and then throws it to himself for the plays of the day. Jimmy is taking the Yankees over the Astros, the Red Sox money line over the Guardians.

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(00:00 - 13:48) – 93.1 WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins the show to talk about the Pacers draft. Jason discusses how he feels as though things are looking a bit too good and that something must go wrong eventually due to his superstitions. Jimmy and Hammer then talk about how this roster isn’t complete yet and to expect at least a Myles Turner or Malcom Brogdon trade before the season begins. Then as is always the case when Hammer joins the show there was a little bit of NBA draft bet talk to close out the segment.

(13:49 - 38:06) - Former NBA Front Office Executive Dan Purcell joins the show to talk about the overall reaction to the NBA Draft. Jimmy asks Purcell if he believes Mathurin will be seen as one of, if not the best, player in this draft. Purcell then credits the Detroit Piston’s for managing to finesse Jaden Ivey at the fifth pick in the draft and the chances the New York Knicks made at trying to trade for him during the draft. Jimmy then gets Purcell’s take on Brogdon’s ability to be traded.

(38:07 - 51:36) – Tony East of Forbes and the “Locked On Pacers Podcast” joins the show to provide a national perspective on yesterday’s NBA Draft. East gives his take on what Bennedict Mathurin can provide to the Pacers this season and also touches on the Pacers trading up to acquire Kendall Brown from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jimmy asks if there were any surprises in how the draft board panned out especially given the lack of trades early on.

(51:37 - 1:13:40) – The Fan morning show host Kevin Bowen of “Kevin & Query” joined the show and discussed his takes on the NBA Draft last night. He shares excitement in the drafting of Bennedict Mathurin, though not on the same level as Jimmy. Then shares his excitement in the Pacers other draft picks in Andrew Nemhard and Kendall Brown.

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(00:00-24:58) – The Dan Dakich Show with Jimmy Cook filling in for Dan on NBA Draft Day! Jimmy opens the show by detailing what he needs the Indiana Pacers to do tonight during the NBA Draft, shares his big board as to who he wants the Pacers to select, and is joined by producer Eddie Garrison to weigh in on some of the prospects.

(24:58-41:43) – ESPN and YES Network’s Ryan Ruocco joins Jimmy Cook on the Dan Dakich Show to break down how he thinks the Brooklyn Nets will approach free agency, how active the New York Knicks might be tonight to try and get Jaden Ivey or Malcolm Brogdon, and if the New York Yankees are really as good as they have been or do they need to add some talent throughout the roster.

(41:43-48:16) – Jimmy closes out the first hour of today’s show by pointing out that there really isn’t a specific player in this draft that doesn’t mesh well with Indiana and reiterates where he would like to see the Pacers go.

(48:16-1:14:35) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Jimmy on the Dan Dakich Show today to weigh in on whether Myles Turner or Malcolm Brogdon will be traded tonight, who he believes is on the top of the Pacers board tonight, and how it seems likely that the Pacers will most likely trade a player first before draft compensation.

(1:14:35-1:31:57) – As we approach the halfway point of the Dan Dakich Show, Jimmy turns to the phone lines to figure out where the listeners are in terms of what direction they would like to see the Pacers go or not go.

(1:31:57-1:35:57) – Jimmy Cook closes out the second hour of today’s show by sharing if he prefers Bennedict Mathurin or Keegan Murray. Plus he asks producer Eddie Garrison who for his three favorite players that he likes.

(1:35:57-2:00:23) – The final hour of the Dan Dakich Show opens up with the Director of Scouting for the NBA Big Board in Rafael Barlowe joins Jimmy Cook to discuss who he has the Pacers selecting in tonight’s draft, how he’s higher on Blake Wesley in comparison to some other people, and what he’s hearing in regards to the potential second round selections.

(2:00:23-2:12:06) – Our final guest on the Dan Dakich Show with Jimmy Cook filling in for Dan is Alan Cashman of the CashmanWins.com. Cashman highlights some of his favorite bets in baseball, some of the NBA Draft prop bets that he likes, and a MLB futures bet that he sprinkled some cash on.

(2:12:06-2:17:33) – The final segment of the Dan Dakich Show with Jimmy Cook filling in for Dan is spent on Jimmy announcing today’s Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day along with producer Eddie Garrison’s plays that he likes in the NBA Draft and JCook’s plays of the days.

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(00:00-16:35) – ESPN and YES Network’s Ryan Ruocco joins Jimmy Cook on the Dan Dakich Show to break down how he thinks the Brooklyn Nets will approach free agency, how active the New York Knicks might be tonight to try and get Jaden Ivey or Malcolm Brogdon, and if the New York Yankees are really as good as they have been or do they need to add some talent throughout the roster.

(16:35-42:07) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Jimmy on the Dan Dakich Show today to weigh in on whether Myles Turner or Malcolm Brogdon will be traded tonight, who he believes is on the top of the Pacers board tonight, and how it seems likely that the Pacers will most likely trade a player first before draft compensation.

(42:07-1:01:34) – The final hour of the Dan Dakich Show opens up with the Director of Scouting for the NBA Big Board in Rafael Barlowe joins Jimmy Cook to discuss who he has the Pacers selecting in tonight’s draft, how he’s higher on Blake Wesley in comparison to some other people, and what he’s hearing in regards to the potential second round selections.

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(00:00-22:32) – Wednesday’s show begins with Dan talking more on the NBA Draft and how it’s possible for a player’s draft stock to rise. Plus, the head coach of Auburn basketball Bruce Peal stops by to talk on projected #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Jabari Smith and what he will bring to the NBA. Later, Dan shares something tweeted by Gregg Doyel of the IndyStar that he complete agrees with.

(22:32-36:48) – Dan talks more on why he agrees with Gregg Doyel and what his thoughts are on players taking their salary in Bitcoin. 

(36:48-46:58) – Hour number one ends with Dan playing some clips from various Pacers draft prospects and VP of Player Personnel Ryan Carr.

(46:58-1:12:23) – The second hour of the show opens with Dan playing some audio from Pacers president Kevin Pritchard that took place after the NBA Draft lottery earlier this spring. Plus, Dan share his thoughts on Rory McIlroy going after golfers that have jumped ship from the PGA Tour to the LIV Tour. Later, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook some Yes or No questions regarding the Colts and the Pacers.

(1:12:23-1:25:37) – It’s time for what the hell Wednesday as Dan reads and reacts to the craziest stories and headlines he’s seen recently.         

(1:25:37-1:35:21) –Dan closes the second hour of the show by answering some questions from the YouTube Chat regarding tomorrow night’s NBA Draft.

(1:35:21-1:54:53) – The head coach of Wisconsin basketball Greg Gard shares what NBA teams would be getting should they draft Johnny Davis. Plus, Greg looks at the likes of Purdue’s Jaden Ivey and Iowa’s Keegan Murray and what they will do at the next level.  

(1:54:53-2:11:36) – Dan reminds listeners about the Jason Benetti vs Steve Stone T-Shirt Contest that raises money for Chicago charities. Plus, the great Sean Salisbury joins the show to weigh in on the latest in the controversies surrounding Browns QB Deshaun Watson and 20 of 24 civil cases against him being settled. Sean also shares if he thinks Deshaun Watson will being playing football next season. Also, Sean talks on who he’d like to see the Houston Rockets draft in tomorrow’s NBA Draft.   

(2:11:36-2:19:39) –Wednesday’s show concludes with Dan sharing the result from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing and Casino Race of the Day. Also, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan shares something he heard the other day on our sister station 93.1 WIBC about an icon in Indy news retiring.

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(00:00-10:51) – The head coach of Auburn basketball Bruce Peal stops by to talk on projected #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Jabari Smith and what he will bring to the NBA. 

(10:52-23:33) – The head coach of Wisconsin basketball Greg Gard shares what NBA teams would be getting should they draft Johnny Davis. Plus, Greg looks at the likes of Purdue’s Jaden Ivey and Iowa’s Keegan Murray and what they will do at the next level.  

(23:34-34:35) – The great Sean Salisbury joins the show to weigh in on the latest in the controversies surrounding Browns QB Deshaun Watson and 20 of 24 civil cases against him being settled. Sean also shares if he thinks Deshaun Watson will being playing football next season. Also, Sean talks on who he’d like to see the Houston Rockets draft in tomorrow’s NBA Draft.   

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(0:00-23:19) – The head coach of Iowa basketball Fran McCaffery stops by to share how the draft process has gone for star forward Keegan Murray. Coach McCaffery also shares what a team like the Pacers are getting if they go and draft Keegan. Plus, Coach talks on the relationship between Keegan and his brother, current Iowa Hawkeye Kris Murray. Later, Coach McCaffery talks about the expectations for the Hawkeyes next year.    

(23:20-39:44) – The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks Bill Self joins the show to take us through the team’s National Championship run in the NCAA Tournament. Coach Self also goes over what NBA teams can expect should they draft Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun.  

(39:45-1:02:38) –  Our pal Jason Benetti joins the program to give us his thoughts on the life of Purdue stand out Caleb Swanigan who passed away yesterday at the age of 25. Also, Jason takes us through the state of the Chicago White Sox and why Lance Lynn is the quintessential Chicago White Sox. Plus, a look at anticipated rule changes in the MLB next year.

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