Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-19:44) – The great Tim Doyle of CBS Sports joins the program to share a story about Colts rookie Alec Pierce, who is his next door neighbor. Plus, Tim shares some more stories and gives us his NBA Champion with the Conference Finals ongoing. 

(19:45-36:00) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen joins the program to share his thoughts on Carson Wentz’s comment about the Colts and Jim Irsay. KB also give us his outlook for the Indianapolis Colts this season following their schedule release last week. Later, Kevin and Dan look at the chances Alec Pierce wins Offensive Rookie of the Year this season.

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(00:00-24:30) – Thursday’s show begins with Dan reviewing the back and forth shots in the media taken by Alabama head coach Nick Saban at Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher and his response. Dan explains why he loves NIL and all the drama that is unfolding in front of our eyes. Plus, Dan talks on the Colts and answers a question about Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis.  

(24:31-35:06) – The hall of famer Lin Dunn of the Indiana Fever joins the program to take us through the 10 year anniversary of the Indiana Fever winning the 2012 WNBA Championship. Plus, Coach Dunn shares her favorite memories from that team and gives us her takeaways from the early goings of the 2022 Indiana Fever’s season. Also, Coach Dunn shares what it’s been like in her new role as GM of the Fever.            

(35:07-39:11) – Dan looks ahead to the rest of today’s show which is fully loaded! Also, Dan talks on some Deshaun Watson news and goes over NBA Draft prospects.

(39:12-1:02:17) – Larry Foyt, President of A.J. Foyt Racing, joins the program to share what his day to day role is and how he feels about the team’s chance this year. Plus, Larry talks about working with his father and how they’ve worked together to improve this team. Also, Larry shares how they have been modernizing AJ Foyt Racing and discusses the drivers they have in the 106th Running of the Indy 500.

(1:02:18-1:14:28) – We’re back from break with more on the Colts of the future and Carson Wentz’s short tenure as the team’s quarterback.  

(1:14:29-1:21:57) – Hour number two ends Dan sharing who he wants the Pacers to draft with the 6th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. 

(1:21:58-1:47:25) – Our pal Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the program to take us through the back and forth between Alabama’s Nick Saban and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fischer and the impact of NIL in college athletics. Plus, Seth talks on the work that college coaches do with their players and how that work is largely dismissed. Also, Seth goes over who he likes among the top prospects for the 2022 NBA Draft.

(1:47:26-1:55:45) – We’re back from break with The Fan’s own Brendan King giving us an update on the South Bend Cubs where he is the play by play voice.  

(1:55:46-2:00:32)– Thursday’s show ends with Dan sharing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Also, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan confirms some news and interacts with the YouTube Chat to close the day.

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Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-07:50) – The hall of famer Lin Dunn of the Indiana Fever joins the program to take us through the 10 year anniversary of the Indiana Fever winning the 2012 WNBA Championship. Plus, Coach Dunn shares her favorite memories from that team and gives us her takeaways from the early goings of the 2022 Indiana Fever’s season. Also, Coach Dunn shares what it’s been like in her new role as GM of the Fever.           

(07:51-19:49) – Larry Foyt, President of A.J. Foyt Racing, joins the program to share what his day to day role is and how he feels about the team’s chance this year. Plus, Larry talks about working with his father and how they’ve worked together to improve this team. Also, Larry shares how they have been modernizing AJ Foyt Racing and discusses the drivers they have in the 106th Running of the Indy 500.

(19:50-55:55) – Our pal Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the program to take us through the back and forth between Alabama’s Nick Saban and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fischer and the impact of NIL in college athletics. Plus, Seth talks on the work that college coaches do with their players and how that work is largely dismissed. Also, Seth goes over who he likes among the top prospects for the 2022 NBA Draft.

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(00:00-22:32) – Wednesday’s show begins with Dan reacting to the Pacers earning the 6th pick in the NBA Draft lottery last night. Dan explains why post play is more than just back to the basket play, how the Pacers aren’t using Myles Turner properly, and who he feels they should take in the NBA Draft next month.

(22:33-35:08) – Dan returns from commercial by answering some questions about the state of the Pacers. Later, Dan shares an idea he has for the PGA Championship.             

(25:28-41:39) – Dan looks ahead to the rest of today’s show which is fully loaded! Also, Dan talks on some Deshaun Watson news and goes over NBA Draft prospects.

(41:40-1:08:23) – Our friend Jason Benetti joins the program to give us his thoughts on the state of the Chicago White Sox and how good they can be this year. Plus, Dan and Jason share some crazy stories as per usual. Later, Dan asks Benetti who he would take at #6 for the Indiana Pacers.

(1:08:24-1:18:59) – WISH-TV’s Anthony Calhoun joins the program to make his game by game predictions for the Colts following their schedule being released last week.

(1:19:00-1:20:07) – Hour number two ends quickly with Dan looking ahead to his chat with IMS President Doug Boles.

(1:20:08-1:42:28) – The president of IMS Doug Boles stops by to answers any and all questions that Dan sends his way (both from DD and listeners of the show) regarding the 106th Running of the Indy 500. Doug talks on why no Indy Lights on Carb Day, if there will ever be lights put in at the Speedway, what they are expecting from the 106th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and what fans can enjoy at the race this year.        

(1:42:29-1:58:10) – Ryan Burr joins the program to give us his best bets for this weekend’s PGA Championship that begins tomorrow. Then Ryan has to split early, but makes a surprise return halfway through the segment.

(1:58:11-2:01:02)– Wednesday’s show ends with Dan sharing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Also, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan’s shares his bets for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

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Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-26:33) – Our friend Jason Benetti joins the program to give us his thoughts on the state of the Chicago White Sox and how good they can be this year. Plus, Dan and Jason share some crazy stories as per usual. Later, Dan asks Benetti who he would take at #6 for the Indiana Pacers.

(26:34-36:55) – WISH-TV’s Anthony Calhoun joins the program to make his game by game predictions for the Colts following their schedule being released last week.

(36:56-55:55) – The president of IMS Doug Boles stops by to answers any and all questions that Dan sends his way (both from DD and listeners of the show) regarding the 106th Running of the Indy 500. Doug talks on why no Indy Lights on Carb Day, if there will ever be lights put in at the Speedway, what they are expecting from the 106th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and what fans can enjoy at the race this year.        

(55:56-1:05:36) – Ryan Burr joins the program to give us his best bets for this weekend’s PGA Championship that begins tomorrow. Then Ryan has to split early, but makes a surprise return halfway through the segment.

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(00:00-25:49) – Tuesday’s show begins with Dan back in studio looking at the NBA Draft Lottery for the Pacers which occurs tonight. Dan also looks back at the Paul George led Pacers from the 2010’s and the type of player he feels will lead the Pacers back to the playoffs and beyond.

(25:50-35:27) – Dan brings us back from break by talking a little on the Colts and a specific draft pick for the Colts he’s really excited about.            

(25:28-40:32) – Hour number one of the closes with Dan interacting with the YouTube chat and looking ahead to the rest of the show.

(40:33-1:01:46) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 stops by the show to share his thoughts on the Colts schedule release and how he feels it all lines up. Plus, Chappy shares what his takeaways were from the Camp Ballard meet up with the media this past weekend.     

(1:01:47-1:13:50) – We return from break with Dan defending the honor of one of his celebrity crushes as a youth in Valerie Bertinelli. Plus, Dan says he wants to know more about the Heard-Depp trial. Also, Dan shares his thoughts on the upcoming PGA Championship.

(1:13:51-1:14:36) – Hour number two ends quickly with Dan previewing his conversation with Alexander Rossi.  

(1:14:37-1:37:36) – 2016 Indy 500 Winner Alexander Rossi of Andretti Autosport joins the show to take us through his prep for this year’s Indy 500. Alexander also takes us back to that 2016 Indy 500 victory and the strategy the team used to make that happen. Plus, Alexander shares what some of his favorite memories were following his win at the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Also, Alexander reflects on what he knows now about the sport and the Indy 500 that he didn’t know then. Later, Alexander shares what he thinks this edition of the Indy 500 will be like and reveals what he’s like on race day.       

(1:37:37-1:49:32) – Dan takes some phone calls on the starlets of yesteryear and the NBA Conference Finals. Plus, Dan interacts with the YouTube Chat.

(1:49:33-1:54:10)– Tuesday’s show ends with Dan sharing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Also, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan shares who he thinks wins the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-20:33) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 stops by the show to share his thoughts on the Colts schedule release and how he feels it all lines up. Plus, Chappy shares what his takeaways were from the Camp Ballard meet up with the media this past weekend.    

(20:34-34:57) – 2016 Indy 500 Winner Alexander Rossi of Andretti Autosport joins the show to take us through his prep for this year’s Indy 500. Alexander also takes us back to that 2016 Indy 500 victory and the strategy the team used to make that happen. Plus, Alexander shares what some of his favorite memories were following his win at the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Also, Alexander reflects on what he knows now about the sport and the Indy 500 that he didn’t know then. Later, Alexander shares what he thinks this edition of the Indy 500 will be like and reveals what he’s like on race day.      

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(00:00-25:33) – Monday’s show begins with Dan back from a nice day off sharing his thoughts on the makeup of the Colts schedule. Plus, a caller joins the show to try and talk Dan off the 18-0 ledge he is building for the Colts. Dan also shares why there are some facts that give him pause about how good the Colts can be.

(25:34-37:06) – We’re back from break with Dan interacting with the YouTube Chat about the Colts schedule. Plus, Dan goes back and forth with the Sunday Night and Monday Night Football schedules to see which one is better.           

(37:07-42:51) – Hour number one of the show ends with Dan talking more on the Colts schedule and chatting it up with the YouTube Chat on the state of the Colts.

(42:52-1:10:11) – Our friend the great Sean Salisbury makes his weekly visit to give us his take on the schedule of the Colts, the Texans, and the rest of the AFC South. Plus, Sean Salisbury shares his storyline of the year in the AFC South.    

(1:06:46-1:18:50) –Dan brings us back from commercial with more of his thoughts on the Colts schedule and where he feels than can go.  

(1:18:51-1:23:38) – Hour number two closes with Dan looking ahead to the rest of today’s show and looking at the Texans over/under win total set by the sportsbooks.

(1:23:39-1:47:52) – Indiana favorite Ed Carpenter of Ed Carpenter Racing stops by to discuss his prep for the Indy 500 at the end of the month. Plus, Ed talks on his team’s performance in the GMR Grand Prix at IMS this past weekend. Plus, Dan asks Ed what kind of data and analytics that he and his engineers focus on while getting ready for a race. Also, Ed shares what differences if any are present for drivers with Roger Penske owning Indy Car and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Later, Dan asks Ed what the biggest challenge is of being an Indy Car team owner. Also, Dan heaps praise on drivers from the great state of Pennsylvania.    

(1:47:53-1:59:59) – Dan continues his rant on left lane drivers and talks about recent violent crime across the country.  

(2:00:00-2:04:46)– Monday’s show ends with Dan sharing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Also, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan shares why he wasn’t in the studio today but will be back tomorrow. Also, Dan reminds listeners about A Night in The Fan Cave coming up on June 22nd.

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Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-26:25) – Our friend the great Sean Salisbury makes his weekly visit to give us his take on the schedule of the Colts, the Texans, and the rest of the AFC South. Plus, Sean Salisbury shares his storyline of the year in the AFC South.   

(26:26-39:29) – Indiana favorite Ed Carpenter of Ed Carpenter Racing stops by to discuss his prep for the Indy 500 at the end of the month. Plus, Ed talks on his team’s performance in the GMR Grand Prix at IMS this past weekend. Plus, Dan asks Ed what kind of data and analytics that he and his engineers focus on while getting ready for a race. Also, Ed shares what differences if any are present for drivers with Roger Penske owning Indy Car and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Later, Dan asks Ed what the biggest challenge is of being an Indy Car team owner.

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(00:00-26:10) – The Dan Dakich Show opens up on a Friday with Jimmy Cook hosting for Dan today while he’s supporting Teagan Shaw and Harvard softball. JCook opens the show by giving his initial thoughts on the construction of the Colts schedule, how he doesn’t like how they have a heavy divisional schedule right out of the gate, and dive a little into wins and losses for the Colts.

(26:10-40:10) – Jason Hammer from 93.1 WIBC makes his weekly stop on the Dan Dakich Show with Jimmy Cook filling in for Dan to give his initial thoughts on the Colts schedule, a very early bet that he likes in Colts/Texans, and shares some of his best bets for today!

(40:10-44:53) – Hour number one concludes with Jimmy Cook announcing the details of the A Night in the Fan Cave brought to you by Forum Credit Union!        

(44:53-1:10:35) – One half of Kevin & Query in Jake Query joins Jimmy Cook ahead of the GMR Grand Prix tomorrow to educate Jimmy on the history of the Delta Force theme song, gives his record prediction for the Indianapolis Colts, and some of the names to watch that could win the Indy 500.

(1:10:35-1:19:10) – Alan Cashman from TheCashmanWins.com joins Jimmy on the Dan Dakich Show to give some analysis on the Colts win total, highlights the only subscriber play that he has for tonight, and his thoughts on the NBA playoffs.

(1:19:10-1:35:04) – Jimmy closes out the second hour of today’s show with Casey Vallier of the Colts Radio Network to give his thoughts on how the schedule played out for the team, how happy he is that they finally got a true home primetime game, and how the late games on the schedule against potential playoff teams is huge.

(1:35:04-1:58:05) – The final hour of the Dan Dakich Show with Jimmy Cook opens with Forbes Sports Tony Eastto give his positional mock draft needs for the Indiana Pacers for the upcoming NBA Draft, whether or not it would make a lot of sense for the Pacers to go after Jalen Brunson in free agency, and an overall synopsis of the NBA playoffs.

(1:58:05-2:09:40) – With the Colts schedule being released yesterday, Jimmy Cook and producer Eddie Garrison officially go through the schedule to weigh in on how the games will go and give their first record prediction.

(2:15:25-2:16:24) – The final segment of the Dan Dakich Show with Jimmy Cook closes with JCook giving his daily plays of the day along with a quick recap of how he and producer Eddie Garrison think the Colts will do.

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