Today’s Best of Features:

 (00:00-20:04) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen joins the program to share his thoughts on what might be available for the Colts at Pick 42. KB also goes over whether or not he could see the Colts drafting a quarterback with their first pick. Later, Dan and Kevin evaluate the Titans trading away star WR AJ Brown and what it means for the Colts and the AFC South.       

 (20:05-37:35) – The great Joe Reitz, former Colts offensive lineman and current broadcaster for the Colts Radio Network, stops by to share what he needs to see from the team with their picks in the NFL Draft. Also, Joe and Dan look at the state of the AFC South now that AJ Brown is in Philadelphia.  

(37:36-47:26) – The hot streak running Alan Cashman of TheCashmanWins.com dishes out his best bets for the sports weekend, including a tasty same game parlay.       

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(00:00-23:25) – It’s finally NFL Draft Day and the show begins with Dan going over fictional football players we would draft since the Colts don’t have a first round pick. Plus, Dan reveals his mock draft for the first five picks and what he thinks will do when they pick in the 2nd Round.

(23:26-36:35) – We’re back from break with Dan discussing the lawsuit against ESPN made by current employee and friend of the show Sage Steele. Plus, we take some more fictional draft picks from the phone lines.  

(36:36-46:43) – Dan brings us back by looking ahead to our conversation with Purdue football head coach Jeff Brohm a little later in the show. Also, we take more calls on fictional draft picks that fans would make.

(46:44-1:19:29) – The great Seth Greenberg of ESPN stops by to give us his thoughts on NCAA President Mark Emmert announcing he will step down from his role. Plus, Seth addresses the comments made by Kansas head coach Bill Self about the current state of college basketball. Later, Dan and Seth talk about NIL’s impact on the mental health of student athletes in the long run.      

(1:19:29-1:24:21) – We’re back with Dan talking more on the state of NIL in college athletics and it’s inevitable impact on student athletes both now and in the future.  

(1:24:22-1:33:59) – The second hour concludes with Dan talking about our next guest Coach Jeff Brohm and the official launch of Dan’s Aidan O’Connell for Heisman campaign. 

(1:34:00-1:59:42) – The head coach of Purdue football Jeff Brohm joins the program live from Las Vegas as he waits to see if/where DE George Karlaftis goes in the 1st Round. Plus, Dan shares his Aidan O’Connell for Heisman campaign with Coach Brohm. Also, Dan and Coach Brohm review the schedule for the Boilermakers this fall. Later, the lovely Leigh-Ross Dakich joins the program to discuss the world of NIL as well as the decision of players to not play in bowl games to end a season.

(1:52:04-2:12:41) – We’re back from the break with Dan and Leigh talking about the fictional football draft we were having earlier in the show as Leigh makes her pick.       

(2:12:42-2:19:59)– Thursday’s show ends with Dan reading 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. Also, Dan gives us his final thoughts before the start of the NFL Draft.

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Today’s Best of Features:

 (00:00-32:45) – The great Seth Greenberg of ESPN stops by to give us his thoughts on NCAA President Mark Emmert announcing he will step down from his role. Plus, Seth addresses the comments made by Kansas head coach Bill Self about the current state of college basketball. Later, Dan and Seth talk about NIL’s impact on the mental health of student athletes in the long run.      

 (32:46-46:03) – The head coach of Purdue football Jeff Brohm joins the program live from Las Vegas as he waits to see if/where DE George Karlaftis goes in the 1st Round. Plus, Dan shares his Aidan O’Connell for Heisman campaign with Coach Brohm. Also, Dan and Coach Brohm review the schedule for the Boilermakers this fall.

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(00:00-23:15) – Wednesday’s show begins with Dan talking about an insane Ja Morant dunk from last night. Plus, Dan talks about NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down and the media going after him as an easy target.  

(23:16-40:47) – Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor at Points Bet USA and Author of Quarterback Dads: Wild Tales From The Field & Wise Words For Players & Parents, joins the show to take us through some famous football families and the way their parents raised them. This includes the likes of the Mannings and other iconic QB families. Also, Teddy and Dan discuss the craziness of parents in today’s world of youth sports.

(40:48-43:32) – We’re back from break as Dan takes a look at the rest of today’s show and hypes up a visit from Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm tomorrow.

(43:33-1:09:46) – Dan gives more of his outlook on the NFL Draft and why he feels you must focus on items that improve your team rather than taking a flyer on a prospect. Also, Dan reminds listeners of his bold predictions over the next few sports seasons.     

(1:09:47-1:20:08) – We return from break with Dan talking about people that didn’t grow up in Indiana trying to break down Indiana high school basketball players. Also, Dan talks further on what he’d like to see the Colts draft.

(1:20:09-1:29:00) – The second hour concludes with Dan talking a little bit about the NBA Playoffs from last night and updating us on a bet he gave out earlier.     

(1:29:01-1:52:03) – The talented Executive Director of the Senior Bowl Jim Nagy joins the show to give us his final thoughts ahead of the NFL Draft. Jim also reveals why he feels the Wide Receiver class is talented but not otherworldly like it is being presented. Plus, Jim talks about why character is just as important as talent when investing in a player. Later, Dan and Jim discuss what could be available for the Colts at Pick 42.    

(1:52:04-2:06:59) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 stops by the program to go us his closing remarks on the Colts prep for the draft and what he needs to see the team go after in Las Vegas. Plus, Chapp and Dan discuss the state of the AFC South going into the NFL Draft.     

(2:07:00-2:15:38)– Wednesday’s show ends with Dan reading 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. Also, Dan goes over a bet that he is thinking about placing tonight.  

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Today’s Best of Features:

 (00:00-16:50) – Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor at Points Bet USA and Author of Quarterback Dads: Wild Tales From The Field & Wise Words For Players & Parents, joins the show to take us through some famous football families and the way their parents raised them. This includes the likes of the Mannings and other iconic QB families. Also, Teddy and Dan discuss the craziness of parents in today’s world of youth sports.

 (16:51-35:46) – The talented Executive Director of the Senior Bowl Jim Nagy joins the show to give us his final thoughts ahead of the NFL Draft. Jim also reveals why he feels the Wide Receiver class is talented but not otherworldly like it is being presented. Plus, Jim talks about why character is just as important as talent when investing in a player. Later, Dan and Jim discuss what could be available for the Colts at Pick 42.    

(35:47-49:18) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 stops by the program to go us his closing remarks on the Colts prep for the draft and what he needs to see the team go after in Las Vegas. Plus, Chapp and Dan discuss the state of the AFC South going into the NFL Draft.     

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(00:00-22:59) – Tuesday’s show opens with Dan sharing all the hype he has encountered surrounding NFL Draft Prospect Kyle Hamilton out of Notre Dame. Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook about Hamilton and later discusses last night NBA Playoffs. Plus, Dan shares a prospect he would like to see the Colts trade up for.

(23:00-35:24) – We look at the rest of today’s show and hype up Thursday’s show where the head coach of Purdue football Jeff Brohm will join.

(35:25-51:05) – The legendary Coach Jay Wright joins the program to take us through what went into his decision to retire from Villanova. Coach shares how they went about addressing the players, the support he received from them, and what he’ll miss most about college hoops.  

(51:06-1:11:55) – Indy’s own Michael Grady of YES Network joins to look back at the 2021-22 Brooklyn Nets and what caused their shockingly early elimination at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Dan and Grady also talk on the right of passage aspect of the NBA (where a team keeps knocking on the door year after year until finally breaking through) and how the Boston Celtics are on their way to being that team. Plus, Grady chats about the ongoing serious in the NBA Playoffs.   

(1:11:56-1:22:49) – We return from break with Dan looking at some potential draft picks for the Colts from the pool of talent likely available in the 2nd Round.         

(1:22:50-1:34:15) – The second hour concludes with Dan discussing his Aidan O’Connell for Heisman train and looking at a player out of Georgia he absolutely love.    

(1:34:16-1:56:25) – The TV Voice of the Chicago White Sox stops by the program to take us through the early season struggles and the major injury bugs of the Chi Sox. Plus, Dan and Benetti create their usual chaos by talking about some of their favorite movies and tv shows from over the years. Plus, Dan and Benetti discuss the impact of NIL in college hoops.

(1:56:26-2:09:46) – Dan asks Jimmy about the NFL Draft and they evaluate what makes a bust happen. Plus, could there be a bust in the top 5 selections this year?   

(2:09:47-2:21:39)– Tuesday’s show ends with Dan reading 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. Also, Dan reveals who he thinks the Colts will draft (though he reserves the right to change before draft day).  

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Today’s Best of Features:

 (00:00-15:26) – The legendary Coach Jay Wright joins the program to take us through what went into his decision to retire from Villanova. Coach shares how they went about addressing the players, the support he received from them, and what he’ll miss most about college hoops.  

 (15:27-35:48) – Indy’s own Michael Grady of YES Network joins to look back at the 2021-22 Brooklyn Nets and what caused their shockingly early elimination at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Dan and Grady also talk on the right of passage aspect of the NBA (where a team keeps knocking on the door year after year until finally breaking through) and how the Boston Celtics are on their way to being that team. Plus, Grady chats about the ongoing serious in the NBA Playoffs.   

(35:49-57:56) – The TV Voice of the Chicago White Sox stops by the program to take us through the early season struggles and the major injury bugs of the Chi Sox. Plus, Dan and Benetti create their usual chaos by talking about some of their favorite movies and tv shows from over the years. Plus, Dan and Benetti discuss the impact of NIL in college hoops.

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DD Show Rundown 4/25/2022

(00:00-24:39) – The week begins with Dan talking about Thursday’s NFL Draft and what he needs to see from the team during the draft. Also, Dan reviews the draft history for the Colts so far during the Chris Ballard Regime. Later, Dan shares some interesting transfer portal news regarding a former Lawrence Central star.

(24:40-36:25) – Dan talks more on the ongoing usage of NIL in college sports and how it impacts both the recruiting process and the transfer portal. Also, Dan looks at what kind of ramifications may occur at schools across the country.

(36:26-44:40) – Hour number one ends with Dan talking more on NIL deals and interacting with the YouTube Chat. Plus, Dan shares how his trip to Chicago to watch the Cubbies went.

(44:41-1:10:44) – The great Sean Salisbury joins the program to share his thoughts on the quarterback pool in this year’s NFL Draft. Sean also takes us behind enemy lines to look at a very important draft for the Houston Texans and what their biggest needs are. Sean also looks at teams could potentially move up or back over the course of the draft.

(1:10:45-1:22:02) – Dan brings us back from break with thoughts on the NFL Draft and interacting with listeners on if the Colts should go after Deebo Samuel.        

(1:22:03-1:31:10) – The second hour concludes with Dan discussing the contract of Nyheim Hines and why he’s disappointed in the way the Colts have used him.   

(1:31:11-1:52:31) – The radio voice of the Indiana Pacers Mark Boyle stops by the show to share his take on the state of the Indiana Pacers heading into a very important offseason. Dan also asks how far away the Pacers are from being among the contenders in the Eastern conference. Mark and Dan also look at players in the league that a team would actually build around. 

(1:52:32-2:08:35) – Dan brings us back from break by sharing the big bold predictions that he has for some sports teams around the state. Plus, Dan looks at some NFL Draft prospects and shares who he’d like to see the Colts select. 

(2:08:36-2:19:36)– Monday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan and Jimmy discuss the NBA Playoffs and Dan asks Jimmy about Yankees fans throwing trash on the field during a game on Saturday.

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Today’s Best of Features:

 (00:00-25:45) – The great Sean Salisbury joins the program to share his thoughts on the quarterback pool in this year’s NFL Draft. Sean also takes us behind enemy lines to look at a very important draft for the Houston Texans and what their biggest needs are. Sean also looks at teams could potentially move up or back over the course of the draft.

 (25:46-46:59) – The radio voice of the Indiana Pacers Mark Boyle stops by the show to share his take on the state of the Indiana Pacers heading into a very important offseason. Dan also asks how far away the Pacers are from being among the contenders in the Eastern conference. Mark and Dan also look at players in the league that a team would actually build around. 

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(00:00-23:39) – Friday’s show begins with Dan broadcasting live from Chicago as he gets ready for the Cubs game that has been moved to later this evening. Plus, Dan goes over last night’s NBA Playoffs including the Grizzlies incredible rally over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dan also tells the fan bases around town (IU, Purdue, Colts etc.) to stop making excuses and feeling sorry for themselves.

(23:40-39:24) – WIBC’s Jason Hammer of Hammer & Nigel joins the program to let us in on what he’s looking at betting wise over the weekend. Also, Dan asks Hammer for his thoughts on the dude that messed with Mike Tyson on an airplane earlier this week.

(39:25-42:15) – Hour number one ends with Dan pondering if the Colts should make a move for Baker Mayfield as a backup QB.   

(42:16-1:10:13) – Fox Sports’ Doug Gottlieb stops by to give us his thoughts on the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Also, Doug give us his take on the retirement of Villanova basketball head coach Jay Wright. Plus, Doug shares an observation he had for the Golden State Warriors a year ago.     

(1:10:14-1:18:20) – We are back from break with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook if he would play Zion Williamson if he is cleared to rejoin the Pelicans. Dan also talks on Ben Simmons and looks at the atmosphere in arenas at the NBA Playoffs.       

(1:18:21-1:23:24) – Dan chats with some of the YouTube and Twitter crowd to close out the second hour of the show.  

(1:23:25-1:44:20) – Longtime NBA coach Jim Boylen joins the program to talk on the NBA Playoffs and how injuries can complete change a series. Coach Boylen looks at specific injuries in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and how teams have responded. Boylen also looks at the Bulls-Bucks series and if he feels Milwaukee is in trouble. Later, Coach Boylen goes over some of the other ongoing first round matchups including Nets-Celtics.

(1:44:21-1:57:57) – Our friend Alan Cashman of TheCashmanWins.com joins the show to take us through his best bets across the MLB this evening.

(1:57:58-2:04:41)– 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 his final thoughts before NFL Draft week next week.

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