Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-11:47) – Star guard for the Indiana Fever Kelsey Mitchell joins the show to take us through the journey this season and her guidance of the youngsters on the Fever as they work to build the team back into a contender again. Plus, Charlie pushes for Kelsey to be named a WNBA All-Star and Kelsey shares a crazy story about the team’s journey back home from Connecticut. 

(11:48-36:16) – The great 2008 NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics Scot Pollard joins the show to react to Steve Kerr, Klay Thompson, and Stephen Curry made about the Boston Celtics crowd following their Game 3 loss. Plus, Scot shares what it’s like to play in front of Celtics fans and who he thinks will win the series. Later, Scot shares what it was like to win the Larry O’Brian Trophy with the Celtics and how they celebrated winning it all. Also, Scot shares what he thinks about the 6th pick in the NBA Draft the Pacers have and what it could result in.    

(36:17-58:08) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give us his biggest takeaways from Colts mandatory minicamp. KB also reacts to had different the Colts offseason could have gone if Matt Ryan wasn’t available. Additionally, KB shares where he feels the Colts wideouts would rank on the depth chart if Week 1 was tomorrow. 

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(00:00-22:37) – Thursday is off and running on The Dan Dakich Show with WISH-TV’s Charlie Clifford in for Dan. Charlie talks about the atmosphere of both fan bases in the NBA Finals and the construction of both those teams. Charlie uses that to stress the high importance of the NBA Draft for the Pacers later this month if they want to play meaningful basketball again in May and June. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the ongoing Colts minicamp.    

(22:37-43:49) – Charlie gives more thoughts on the last few days at Colts mandatory minicamp. Plus, Alexander Rossi of Andretti Autosport joins the show to take us through his resurgence in the Indy Car Standings and how strong he and his team feel at this point in the season.   

(43:49-50:50) – Hour number one closes with Charlie and Jimmy talking on Steph Curry’s status for Friday’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Plus, Charlie talks on Matt Ryan and what fans should expect from the new sheriff in town this fall.

(50:50-1:14:45) – We begin hour number two by playing comments from Steve Kerr, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors talking about the crowd in Boston. That brings us to our next guest Morey Hershgordon of WPRI 12 in Rhode Island to take us through the Celtics perspective in the New England area. Morey shares his expectations for the rest of the series and also shares how he feels about the outlook for the Patriots this season. Plus, some talk on the Colts coaching staff and Colts fantasy football prospects.  

(1:14:45-1:28:51) – Charlie brings us back from break by talking on Darius Leonard and a donation made by his organization The Maniac Foundation which donated $15,000 to help pay for the caskets of the 21 victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Also, we talk on the news that Peyton Manning is close to being involved with the Denver Broncos in an executive role. Later, Charlie takes a lap looking at IU, Butler and Purdue hoops chances for next year.

(1:28:51-1:40:53) – The second hour of the show closes with Charlie and Jimmy talking on the Strawberry Festival taking place on Monument Circle. Plus, more on the Colts activities at mandatory minicamp and a look at the ongoing holdout by CB Kenny Moore.    

(1:40:53-1:57:16) – Charlie talks on the state of the Colts following a crazy offseason that ultimately ended with Matt Ryan coming to town. Charlie and Jimmy evaluate the expectations for the Colts this season and what reasonable goals are for the franchise this year.

(1:57:16-2:19:11) – George Bremer of CNHI Sports Indiana stops by to share how Colts mandatory minicamp went the last few days and what he took away from talking with Matt Ryan, Frank Reich and others.

(2:19:11-2:28:47) – Thursday’s show ends with Charlie revealing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Plus, Charlie asks show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Also, Charlie reveals which Indianapolis Colts player he would take a summer road trip with.

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Today’s Best of Features:

 (00:00-14:16) – Alexander Rossi of Andretti Autosport joins the show to take us through his resurgence in the Indy Car Standings and how strong he and his team feel at this point in the season.   

(14:17-26:29) – Morey Hershgordon of WPRI 12 in Rhode Island stops by to take us through the Celtics perspective from the New England area over these first 3 games of the NBA Finals. Morey shares his expectations for the rest of the series and also shares how he feels about the outlook for the Patriots this season

(26:39-45:18) – George Bremer of CNHI Sports Indiana stops by to share how Colts mandatory minicamp went the last few days and what he took away from talking with Matt Ryan, Frank Reich and others.

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(0:00-24:38) – We’re rolling on HUMP DAY as Dan shares some audio from Day 1 of Colts minicamp including Frank Reich’s comments on Darius Leonard’s back surgery. Plus, more on how minicamp as a whole started off and Dan’s thoughts on the Colts once again trading for an old quarterback. Dan also shares his continued desire for the Colts to acquire a game changing playmaker.   

(24:39-36:39) – Dan talks more on Colts minicamp and gives his thoughts on a report that Baker Mayfield has been excused from Browns minicamp. Plus, plays some audio from Yannick Ngakoue at Colts minicamp and talks on the latest news in the Deshaun Watson scandal in Cleveland.  

(36:40-47:58) – Hour number one closes with Dan talking on everything from Sardines, to Viagara, and more. Plus, a look ahead to the rest of the show.

(47:59-1:13:33) – The head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers football Tom Allen joins the program to share how the offseason has been going for the team and what he’s up to in Atlanta right now. Also, Coach Allen shares why he hasn’t named a QB starter just yet and what to expect from IU this year.

(1:13:34-1:25:16) – What the Hell Wednesday is upon as Dan shares the craziest stories he’s seen over the last week.  

(1:25:17-1:36:16) – The second hour of the show closes with Dan giving his thoughts on PGA Tour Major winners jumping to LIV Golf while still being eligible for the Major Tournaments.  

(1:36:16-2:03:00) – Our pal Jason Benetti joins the program to take us through the latest ongoings from the White Sox and share how he and the Sox celebrate Steve Stone yesterday for his 40th year as a broadcaster. Plus, Benetti talks on the Angels firing Joe Maddon and updates us on how the NBC Sunday morning broadcasts are going.

(2:03:01-2:13:20) – We’re back from break with Dan and Jimmy talking more on JCook’s trip to Chicago last month that found him and his wife and friends having a pregame dinner on a crosswalk

(2:13:21-2:21:47)– Wednesday’s show ends with Dan revealing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Plus, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Later, Dan talks on some of the Tampa Bay Rays players opting out of wearing patches that supported Pride Month. Also, Dan signs off for the week as he’s off the next two days.

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(0:00-24:38) – Tuesday’s show begins with Dan back in the studio discussing a list of the top NFL coaches by Pro Football Focus. Dan stresses that he is done with the coddling of the Colts and the short comings of the Ballard and Reich Regime and how he can’t believe the love the national and local media give them. We head to the phone line,  

(24:39-36:39) – Back from break, Dan continues the conversation with callers on the underwhelming seasons of Frank Reich to this point in his tenure.

(36:40-47:58) – Hour number one closes with Dan talking on Kenny Moore’s participation in minicamp and plays some comments from Frank Reich from last month on the situation. Plus, Dan shares what he feels Moore is worth.  

(47:59-1:13:33) – One of our favorites the great Frank Isola joins the show to discuss if we’ve learned anything two games into the NBA Finals. Plus, Frank goes over the way players treat officials and why leeway has increased to a bad point over the years. Also, Frank shares how he feels about the direction of the NBA Finals. Later, Dan asks Frank some questions about a documentary series on the making of The Godfather.

(1:13:34-1:25:16) – It’s the chaos that is BIGGINS as listeners living the good life call in to answers trivia questions for tshirts!

(1:25:17-1:36:16) – Hour number two ends with Dan still riding high from Biggins, interacting with the YouTube Chat, and looking ahead to the rest of today’s show.

(1:36:16-2:03:00) – Our friend Fran Fraschilla of ESPN stops by to give us his in-depth analysis on the top NBA Draft prospects on Dan’s mind and those that could potentially be available for the Indiana Pacers. Plus, Dan congratulates Fran on being named the head coach of Team USA 3 on 3 Basketball and asks Fran about the team’s ongoing journey to qualify, and maybe win it all, at the 2024 Summer Olympic games in Paris.   

(2:03:01-2:13:20) – We’re back from commercial with Dan sharing who he wants to see the Pacers take in the NBA Draft later this month.     

(2:13:21-2:21:47)– Tuesday’s show ends with Dan revealing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Plus, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day.

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Today’s Best of Features:

(0:00-24:54) – One of our favorites the great Frank Isola joins the show to discuss if we’ve learned anything two games into the NBA Finals. Plus, Frank goes over the way players treat officials and why leeway has increased to a bad point over the years. Also, Frank shares how he feels about the direction of the NBA Finals. Later, Dan asks Frank some questions about a documentary series on the making of The Godfather.

(24:55-48:03) – Our friend Fran Fraschilla of ESPN stops by to give us his in-depth analysis on the top NBA Draft prospects on Dan’s mind and those that could potentially be available for the Indiana Pacers. Plus, Dan congratulates Fran on being named the head coach of Team USA 3 on 3 Basketball and asks Fran about the team’s ongoing journey to qualify, and maybe win it all, at the 2024 Summer Olympic games in Paris.   

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(0:00-26:44) – The week begins with Dan LIVE from The Tyler Trent Foundation Golf Outing to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Dan has Tyler Trent’s father Tony Trent to share what the event is all about and the importance of cancer research.

(26:45-39:54) – We return from break with a look at today’s top headlines including the Warriors tying the NBA Finals 1-1.   

(39:55-46:51) – The first hour ends with Dan remind folks about The Tyler Trent Foundation Golf Outing and gave his thoughts on the NBA Finals Pre/Half/Postgame crew with ESPN.

(46:52-1:08:12) – The head coach of Purdue football Jeff Brohm looks back on the Tyler Trent Game when Purdue upset Ohio State and the relationship he and Purdue had with Tyler Trent. Coach Brohm also talks on how the summer is going for Purdue football and expectations for this season. Also. Coach shares if he’s changed anything about his recruiting and coaching styles in regard to NIL.

(1:08:13-1:21:49) – Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly joins the show to share how the offseason has gone and where his expectations are for the 2022 campaign. Plus, Ryan shares how he became involved with The Tyler Trent Foundation and the impact the Kelly’s and the Trent’s have had on one another. Later, Ryan shares how he gets ready for training camp each year.

(1:21:50-1:31:14) – Hour number two ends with Dan talking about his desire to go see the new Top Gun movie. Plus, more of the postgame comments from Warriors-Celtics Game 2 in the NBA Finals.  

(1:31:15-1:42:01) – Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell joins the program to receive some praise and roses from Dan as DD shares his Aidan O’Connell for Heisman campaign. Plus, Aidan take us through his journey to Purdue and how he became the starter for the Boilermakers.  

(1:42:02-1:49:03) – Colts playmaking running back Nyheim Hines stops by to share what he’s been doing in the offseason to this point. Dan also talks with Hines about his fantasy football stock and so many fans wanting him on their team.   

(1:49:04-1:57:35)– Monday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan chats with former Purdue basketball player Kelsey Barlow stops by to chat with about a book that he wrote and update us on playing ball overseas.

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Today’s Best of Features:

(0:00-26:44) – Tyler Trent’s father Tony Trent joins the program to talk on The Tyler Trent Foundation, the legacy of his son, and the fundraising for pediatric cancer research that the foundation does throughout the year and at their annual golf outing.

(26:45-48:03) – The head coach of Purdue football Jeff Brohm looks back on the Tyler Trent Game when Purdue upset Ohio State and the relationship he and Purdue had with Tyler Trent. Coach Brohm also talks on how the summer is going for Purdue football and expectations for this season. Also. Coach shares if he’s changed anything about his recruiting and coaching styles in regard to NIL.

(48:04-1:01:40) – Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly joins the show to share how the offseason has gone and where his expectations are for the 2022 campaign. Plus, Ryan shares how he became involved with The Tyler Trent Foundation and the impact the Kelly’s and the Trent’s have had on one another. Later, Ryan shares how he gets ready for training camp each year.

(1:01:41-1:12:27) – Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell joins the program to receive some praise and roses from Dan as DD shares his Aidan O’Connell for Heisman campaign. Plus, Aidan take us through his journey to Purdue and how he became the starter for the Boilermakers.  

(1:12:28-1:19:29) – Colts playmaking running back Nyheim Hines stops by to share what he’s been doing in the offseason to this point. Dan also talks with Hines about his fantasy football stock and so many fans wanting him on their team.   

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DD Show Rundown 6/03/2022

(00:00-25:32) – Headlines: Lance Stephenson wants to remain a Pacer, Girardi fired from Phillies, Celtics defeating the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Steph Curry sitting a majority of the second half.

(25:33-40:24) – Jason Hammer joins the show to help hype up the upcoming Fan Cave event! Hammer then comes in and starts giving his bets for the day. Hammer is taking the Cincinnati Reds over the Washington Nationals. That bet then leads to a conversation about team owners needing to care more about their team than their income. Hammer’s next baseball bet is taking the Brewers over the Padres at home, -1. His final bet was taking the New York Yankees over the Detroit Tigers, -1.  

 (40:24-46:37) – Matt Taylor joins the show and talks Colts offseason and readiness of some players returning from injury. The first player discussed is Darius Leonard and his potential to come back at full potential for this team. The conversation transitions to new marquee players joining the Colts roster this season, specifically Matt Ryan and Stephon Gilmore.

(46:38-1:09:49) – Alan Cashman called in to talk with Dan. Cashman throws around some bets that he likes in the coming week. Dan asks Cashman to detail out how to bet golf and throw in some strategies for making those bets hit.  After the call Dan talks about

(1:09:50-1:25:02) – Dan’s Weekend plans with his family and needing to clean the house, the Indy Star, and national donut day.  

(1:25:03-1:32:19) – Dan Kicks off hour 3 talking to Rob Dibble. He begins by asking if baseball players are considered more legendary if they play for the Yankees. Dibble agrees that you want to play for either New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago to be a legend. The importance of cities as a whole supporting and funding their teams both pro and collegiate. How those teams bring jobs to cities and improve local areas.  Then Dan gets into Tommy Pham slapping Joc Pederson over their fantasy football league. They then move on to the Mets/Dodgers matchup and who will win in their matchup tonight.  

(1:32:20-2:11:12) – Dan starts the second segment of the final offer by delivering an I told you so with gas finally hitting over $5.00. Then moves on to talking about Joe Girardi being fired by the Philadelphia Phillies. Coach congratulates Brad Stevens on reaching where he has with the Boston Celtics. Dan is then bamboozled by the fact that Jack’s Donuts was closed on National Donut Day.  

(2:11:13-2:20:14) – Dan ends the show with excitement over a golf outing that The Fan will be at this weekend. He asks producer Sam how it went producing the Indy 500 on Sunday. Finally, Coach gives a preview of his show coming up on Sirius XM on Saturday, June 04th.

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(00:00-20:00) – Matt Taylor joins the show and talks Colts offseason and readiness of some players returning from injury. The first player discussed is Darius Leonard and his potential to come back at full potential for this team. The conversation transitions to new marquee players joining the Colts roster this season, specifically Matt Ryan and Stephon Gilmore.

(20:01-40:00) – Alan Cashman called in to talk with Dan. Cashman throws around some bets that he likes in the coming week. Dan asks Cashman to detail out how to bet golf and throw in some strategies for making those bets hit.  

(40:01-56:36) – Dan Kicks off hour 3 talking to Rob Dibble. He begins by asking if baseball players are considered more legendary if they play for the Yankees. Dibble agrees that you want to play for either New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago to be a legend. The importance of cities as a whole supporting and funding their teams both pro and collegiate. How those teams bring jobs to cities and improve local areas.  Then Dan gets into Tommy Pham slapping Joc Pederson over their fantasy football league. They then move on to the Mets/Dodgers matchup and who will win in their matchup tonight.  

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