Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-13:45) – 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!

(13:45-29:07) – 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.

(29:07-51:25) – 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.

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(00:00-23:44) – Thursday’s show opens with Dan looking at the Colts 2022 opponents and discussing who he’d like to see the Colts start off with when the schedule releases. Plus, when do we want to see the Jaguars and when should the Carson Wentz return occur. Also, will the Colts get a primetime game (non-Thursday night division)?

(23:45-39:52) – The Fan's own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give us his final thoughts before the Colts 2022 schedule releases tonight. Later, Dan and KB talk on the Colts fan reactions to Carson Wentz being the “worst” and Matt Ryan being the “savior” for the Colts.         

(39:53-42:39) – The first hour closes with Dan talking more on the schedule release for the Colts and looking ahead to the rest of today’s show.

(42:40-1:06:45) – Our friend Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the program to discuss a theory Dan has on NIL in college athletics. Plus, Seth and Dan review the legality of NIL and the way some alumni are utilizing it to pool money for players. Later, Seth shares his thoughts on two shocking results in the NBA Playoffs last night.  

(1:06:46-1:16:54) –Geoff Mahan of Wheeler Elementary in Speedway stops by the show to give us a testimonial on how the Dakich Cycles for the City program impact students and families at a local school. Dan also reminds folks how they can donate to the cause and help out kids in the community.   

(1:16:55-1:26:00) – Hour number two concludes with Dan tossing the ball to show producer Jimmy Cook who goes off on the owners of Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike who decided not to run their horse in the Preakness and rob the sports world of the Triple Crown.

(1:26:01-1:55:30) – Our friend Jason Benetti, the TV Voice of the White Sox and of NBC’s weekend MLB action, joins the program to share with us how his first MLB broadcast with NBC went. Benetti has plenty of stories to share from it, including some stories from his broadcast partner this past Sunday Kevin Youkilis. Plus, the usual Benetti DD antics and stories ensue.      

(1:55:31-2:00:30) – We’re back from break with more on Dakich Cycles for the City and a reflection on last segment's chat with Benetti.

(2:00:31-2:07:28)– 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, final thoughts before the Colts schedule is released.

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Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-15:43) – The Fans own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give us his final thoughts before the Colts 2022 schedule releases tonight. Later, Dan and KB talk on the Colts fan reactions to Carson Wentz being the “worst” and Matt Ryan being the “savior” for the Colts.        

(15:44-39:15) – Our friend Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the program to discuss a theory Dan has on NIL in college athletics. Plus, Seth and Dan review the legality of NIL and the way some alumni are utilizing it to pool money for players. Later, Seth shares his thoughts on two shocking results in the NBA Playoffs last night. 

(39:16-46:03) – Our friend Jason Benetti, the TV Voice of the White Sox and of NBC’s weekend MLB action, joins the program to share with us how his first MLB broadcast with NBC went. Benetti has plenty of stories to share from it, including some stories from his broadcast partner this past Sunday Kevin Youkilis. Plus, the usual Benetti DD antics and stories ensue.       

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(00:00-24:12) – The show opens with Dan interacting with emails and the YouTube Chat about his comments yesterday regarding the lack of difference makers from the Colts. Plus, Dan reviews some national headlines including some stories on PETA protesters.          

(24:13-35:27) – Dan continues his back and forth with the YouTube Chat and discussing the likelihood that Yannick Ngakoue is actually a difference maker for the Colts this season.        

(35:28-41:33) – The first hour closes with Dan talking about his favorite announcers of all-time and how he feels about

(41:34-1:04:15) – The Voice of Indy Car and the Indy 500 Mark Jaynes joins the show to get us ready for the GRM Grand Prix at IMS this weekend. Plus, Mark looks ahead to the greatest spectacle in racing, the Indy 500, which is just a few weeks away. Later, Mark talks on the 33 entrants for the 500 and what fans can expect throughout the month of May. Plus, Dan talks more on the Colts.

(1:04:16-1:19:06) –Andrew Bartolacci stops by the program to give us a testimonial on how the Dakich Cycles for the City program impact students and families at a local school. Dan also reminds folks how they can donate to the cause.   

(1:19:07-1:24:42) – Hour number two concludes with Dan looking at a local pitcher who is making his MLB Debut with the Dodgers.   

(1:24:43-1:46:29) – The final hour of the show begins with Dan and show producer Jimmy Cook talking about the top play on SC Top 10 list. Plus, Dan shares a memory from his childhood days. Also, Dan ponders if the Reds will blow a lead. Dan also continues his engagement with the YouTube Chat on the state of the Indianapolis Colts.    

(1:46:30-1:59:20) – Dan talks more on why he feels the Colts have primarily brought in castoffs this offseason. Plus, a look at the struggles of the current regime leading the Colts.

(1:59:21-2:07:17)– 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.

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(00:00-12:50) – The Voice of Indy Car and the Indy 500 Mark Jaynes joins the show to get us ready for the GRM Grand Prix at IMS this weekend. Plus, Mark looks ahead to the greatest spectacle in racing, the Indy 500, which is just a few weeks away. Later, Mark talks on the 33 entrants for the 500 and what fans can expect throughout the month of May.

(12:51-15:51) – Andrew Bartolacci stops by the program to give us a testimonial on how the Dakich Cycles for the City program impacted students and families at a local school.

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(00:00-23:48) – Tuesday’s show begins questioning whether or not the Colts are going to bring in any difference makers between now and the start of the Colts season. Dan also questions the idea of giving extensions to people that haven’t done anything.          

(23:49-39:20) – Dan brings us back from break by looking further at the lack of playmakers on the Colts roster. Later, Dan looks at the struggles of the Colts the last few years compared to the salaries of the coaching staff. Also, Dan shares his top 5 best teams post NFL Draft.       

(39:21-49:40) – The first hour ends with Dan and his son Andrew discussing signatures and wishing Andrew a Happy Birthday.

(49:41-1:09:56) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 joins the program to look back with Dan on the Manning years. Plus, Chappy shares his thoughts on the selections the Colts made in the 2022 NFL Draft. Later, Dan and Chappy look at expectations for Matt Ryan and the Colts this season.            

(1:09:57-1:19:31) –We’re back from break with Dan handing out some birthday wishes and asking Colts fans to explain what difference makers the Colts have acquired this offseason.  

(1:19:32-1:26:36) – Hour number two concludes with Dan looking at the upcoming release of the NFL schedule and the desire by national reporters to attempt to leak it early.  

(1:26:37-1:52:36) – The great Frank Isola of ESPN joins the program to react to Dan’s futures bet on which teams come out of the Eastern and Western Conference. Also, Frank gives us his takes on the NBA Conference Semi-Finals. Later, Frank shares his thoughts on the HBO sports drama Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty which reenacts the story of the 1980s Showtime Lakers. 

(1:52:37-2:02:35) – Dan continues his back and forth with the YouTube Chat on the lack of the difference makers the Colts have acquired this offseason.

(2:02:36-2:06:45)– 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.

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 (00:00-19:22) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 joins the program to look back with Dan on the Manning years. Plus, Chappy shares his thoughts on the selections the Colts made in the 2022 NFL Draft. Later, Dan and Chappy look at expectations for Matt Ryan and the Colts this season.            

 (19:23-45:01) – The great Frank Isola of ESPN joins the program to react to Dan’s futures bet on which teams come out of the Eastern and Western Conference. Also, Frank gives us his takes on the NBA Conference Semi-Finals. Later, Frank shares his thoughts on the HBO sports drama Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty which reenacts the story of the 1980s Showtime Lakers. 

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(00:00-22:50) – Monday’s show opens with Dan talking about how fans usually react positively when a new player initially comes into town, just like the Colts have at QB the last few years and the Washington Commanders are right now with Carson Wentz. Plus, Dan talks about the intrigue of Matt Ryan under center this fall and looks at the leadership present in the Colts’ locker room.         

(22:51-36:00) – We’re back from break with some phone calls on what motivates athletes and why relationships shouldn’t matter. Also, more on the Carson Wentz failed experiment in Indy.      

(36:01-44:35) – The first hour ends with Dan sharing with us what he did yesterday with some time to kill in Chicago.

(44:36-1:09:09) – Our pal Sean Salisbury joins the show to weigh in on the Colts continued shots at Carson Wentz after the fact. Plus, Sean gives us his thoughts on fan bases being so desperate to love the new quarterback that gets acquired during the offseason. Also, Dan asks Sean about the future of Baker Mayfield in the NFL.           

(1:09:10-1:21:46) –This segment we look back at the 2022 Kentucky Derby and the incredible upset from Rich Strike.

(1:21:47-1:30:03) – Hour number two closes with Dan lamenting the death of former Michigan State star Adreian Payne who died today at the age of 31. Plus, more on the Colts and the Frank Reich-Chris Ballard regime.

(1:30:04-1:58:00) – The great Mike Tirico of NBC Sports joins the program to recap one of the most shocking Kentucky Derby in the 148 installments of the race, when 80-1 longshot Rich Strike stunned the world. 

(1:58:01-2:06:53) – We’re back from break with Dan interacting with the YouTube Chat and sharing who he likes between the Celtics and the Bucks.  

(2:06:54-2:13:43)– 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 hands out some bets he likes this evening.  

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(00:00-23:04) – Our pal Sean Salisbury joins the show to weigh in on the Colts continued shots at Carson Wentz after the fact. Plus, Sean gives us his thoughts on fan bases being so desperate to love the new quarterback that gets acquired during the offseason. Also, Dan asks Sean about the future of Baker Mayfield in the NFL.    

(23:05-50:43) – The great Mike Tirico of NBC Sports joins the program to recap one of the most shocking Kentucky Derby in the 148 installments of the race, when 80-1 longshot Rich Strike stunned the world. 

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(00:00-24:08) – It’s Oaks Day, (day before the Kentucky Derby), and we open the show with Derby Vince aka Vince Lodl hands out his best bets to win the Kentucky Derby. Plus, Dan questions whether the studs from previous Colts teams in the Manning Era were actually any good (except for Peyton).         

(24:09-40:29) – WIBC’s Jason and Hammer of Hammer and Nigel joins the show to give us his best bets for the weekend. Plus, Dan asks Hammer for his thoughts on the old guard of the Indianapolis Colts and whether anybody not named Peyton was any good.     

(40:30-41:01) – The first hour ends quickly with Dan looking ahead to the rest of today’s show.      

(41:02-1:03:16) – The voice of the Houston Texans Marc Vandermeer stops by to tell us how the team looks following a solid class from the 2022 NFL Draft. Marc also tells us where his expectations are for the team this season and for 2nd year quarterback Davis Mills.          

(1:03:17-1:16:13) –Alan Cashman of TheCashmanWins.com joins the program to take us through his best wagers for a monster sports weekend.      

(1:16:14-1:21:35) – Hour number two concludes with Dan looking at a few candidates that have been floated around to be the next head coach of the Evansville Purple Aces.

(1:21:36-1:44:02) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query stops by to give us his final evaluations on the Indianapolis Colts following the 2022 NFL Draft. Kevin also shares his thoughts on how much better (or worse) the AFC South is post-draft and why he feels this is the deepest the AFC has been in a LONG time.     

(1:44:03-1:59:56) – Dan and Jimmy discuss the state of batting averages around the MLB and Jimmy hands out a Derby Bet.

(1:59:57-2:09:08)– Friday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan shares a big bet he made this weekend and we wish Jimmy's wife Haley good luck in the mini-marathon tomorrow! 

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