(00:00-23:47)– The final show of the week opens with Dan talking about a tweet he made about the Pacers drafting Reggie Miller and the lack of winning in general during that era Indianapolis. Dan also laughs at the people on Twitter that called his tweet racist. Also, a look at the Warriors winning their 7th title in franchise history.  

(23:48-36:54)– Dan ponders what a friend of his means when he told him that he “got into a little Tequila last night”. Plus, Dan teases who he thinks the Pacers will draft on next week.

(36:55-50:43) – Hour number one ends with Dan discussing the type of player he would build around in today’s NBA. Also, we play some audio from postgame following the Warriors win over the Celtics to clinch their 4th Title in 8 years. We hear from Steph Curry and Draymond Green after winning the title.

(50:44-1:15:36) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of joins the show to give us his picks on the ongoing US Open and discuss some crazy shots they’ve seen. Also, Dan and KB talk on golfing in miserably hot temperatures. Also, KB shares where he’s at on the Colts as we approach the middle of June. 

(1:15:37-1:30:27) – Dan brings us back from break by talking about the offseason for IU hoops and playing some audio from Hoosiers F Race Thompson. Plus, some more talk on the US Open.        

(1:30:28-1:41:01) – Dan reads a story regarding former hockey player Sean Avery and we play some wrestling theme music for Dan.  

(1:41:02-2:07:03) – Friend of the show Alan Cashman of The CashManWins.com talks about a bet or two that he likes in the MLB this weekend. Plus, Cashman shares how he bets golf majors and hands out some futures bets he’s looking at in baseball.        

(2:07:04-2:15:42) – We’re back from break talking on Phil Mickelson getting cut from the US Open and Brendan King back in studio to talk about the South Bend Cubs and what Dan has to look forward to in the future for Chicago.   

(2:15:43-2:26:57) – Friday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day and later we give selections for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Plus, Dan revisits his tweet about the Pacers, Reggie Miller and Steve Alford from last night.

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(00:00-24:09) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of joins the show to give us his picks on the ongoing US Open and discuss some crazy shots they’ve seen. Also, Dan and KB talk on golfing in miserably hot temperatures. Also, KB shares where he’s at on the Colts as we approach the middle of June. 

(24:10-37:33) – Friend of the show Alan Cashman of The CashManWins.com talks about a bet or two that he likes in the MLB this weekend. Plus, Cashman shares how he bets golf majors and hands out some futures bets he’s looking at in baseball.        

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(00:00-25:19)– Thursday’s show opens with Dan talking on his feelings on dogs and why he admires something his brother did so much. Plus, Dan talks on the NBA Finals and whether what the Celtics did to Steph Curry in Game 5 defensively is sustainable. Plus, more on the Celtics defensive schemes and what Dan’s looking for in Game 6 tonight. Later, we look at some different audio around the sports world including NBA Finals press conferences.

(25:20-36:35)– Dan brings us back from break by sharing why he is proud of Colts safety Khari Willis who announced his retirement yesterday.      

(36:36-44:03) – Hour number one closes with Dan talking about the DD Summer of Fun and sharing what he did yesterday.   

(44:04-1:06:04) – The Legendary Jerry Sichting joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals through 5 games and the way the game has evolved since his playing days with the Pacers, Celtics, Trail Blazers, Hornets and Bucks from 1980 to 1990. Plus, Coach Sichting takes us through winning The Finals with Boston in 1986 and reflects on the year he spent as an assistant in Golden State during Steph Curry’s 2nd season.   

(1:06:05-1:21:04) – We’re back with Dan interacting with the YouTube Chat regarding his list of top 5 favorite sitcoms and sharing a nugget that might make Cubs fans happy. Plus, a look at the Cubs struggles this season and did Dan go to the best Cubs game of the entire year back in April?        

(1:21:05-1:33:29) – Dan reads some headlines and looks ahead to the rest of today’s show to end the second hour of the show. Plus, some phone calls regarding Cubs memories and some betting advice.

(1:33:30-1:57:45) – Our friend Jason Benetti stops by to react to Tucker Barnhart’s text to Dan about his first ever pitching matchup which occurred against the White Sox yesterday. Plus, a look how the White Sox are doing lately and the Fire Tony chants fans have directed at manager Tony La Russa. Also, Dan and Jason talk about the rule changes that can be expected in baseball starting next season. Later, Benetti weighs in on DD’s Top 5 Sitcom list.       

(1:57:46-2:11:13) – Dan brings us back from break by talking about some of the top prospects in next week’s NBA Draft. Plus, Dan reminds listeners to get their tickets while they can for the Tom Dakich Memorial Golf Outing.  

(2:11:14-2:20:44) – Thursday’s show closes with Dan sharing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Plus, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day and later we give selections for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

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(00:00-20:12) –The Legendary Jerry Sichting joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals through 5 games and the way the game has evolved since his playing days with the Pacers, Celtics, Trail Blazers, Hornets and Bucks from 1980 to 1990. Plus, Coach Sichting takes us through winning The Finals with Boston in 1986 and reflects on the year he spent as an assistant in Golden State during Steph Curry’s 2nd season.   

(20:13-43:53) –Our friend Jason Benetti stops by to react to Tucker Barnhart’s text to Dan about his first ever pitching matchup which occurred against the White Sox yesterday. Plus, a look how the White Sox are doing lately and the Fire Tony chants fans have directed at manager Tony La Russa. Also, Dan and Jason talk about the rule changes that can be expected in baseball starting next season. Later, Benetti weighs in on DD’s Top 5 Sitcom list.       

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(00:00-19:45)– Wednesday’s show begins with Dan reflecting on the iconic opening sound for the show and why he hope it stays forever. Dan also talks on Johnny Davis working out for the Pacers and what he wants to see from the team next season and more specifically in next week’s draft.

(19:45-35:40)– Ryan Burr joins the program to give us his best bets for the US Open which begins tomorrow. We’ve got longshots, top 10s, top 20s, and ultimately a list of golfers that Ryan feels CAN win the US Open.     

(35:40-46:59)– Hour number one ends with Dan looking at more audio from our headline segment including Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s comments to the media yesterday.

(46:59-1:08:26)– Dan’s baseball coach and the legendary head baseball coach at Andrean High School Dave Pishkur stops by to preview Friday’s Class 3A State Championship at Victory Field as the 59ers go for State Title number 8 against the Brebeuf Jesuit Braves.

(1:08:26-1:24:41)– Our friend Seth Greenberg of ESPN stops by to share his thoughts on the NBA Finals through five games and break down next week’s NBA Draft. Plus, Seth give us his latest on the transfer portal in college hoops and the difficulty of gauging talent in the portal. Also, Seth shares with us his prep for an upcoming member guest on the golf course.     

(1:24:41-1:31:21)– Dan breaks some news regarding Colts safety Khari Willis and a story from yesterday on Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson.  

(1:31:21-2:07:44)– Dan opens the final hour of the show by looking ahead for Game 6 of the NBA Finals tomorrow night in Boston. Plus, a caller gives a shoutout to Marian High School’s own Eric Barnes who is playing in the US Open. Then, the great Doug Gottlieb of Fox Sports joins to break down the NBA Finals to this point and discuss if the NBA Finals goes the distance. Also, Doug shares some of his favorite storylines around both the Celtics and the Warriors.      

(2:07:44-2:16:16)– Wednesday’s show closes with Dan sharing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Plus, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day.

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(00:00-9:39) – Ryan Burr joins the program to give us his best bets for the US Open which begins tomorrow. We’ve got longshots, top 10s, top 20s, and ultimately a list of golfers that Ryan feels CAN win the US Open.     

(9:40-30:29) – Dan’s baseball coach and the legendary head baseball coach at Andrean High School Dave Pishkur stops by to preview Friday’s Class 3A State Championship at Victory Field as the 59ers go for State Title number 8 against the Brebeuf Jesuit Braves.

(30:30-43:11) – Our friend Seth Greenberg of ESPN stops by to share his thoughts on the NBA Finals through five games and break down next week’s NBA Draft. Plus, Seth give us his latest on the transfer portal in college hoops and the difficulty of gauging talent in the portal. Also, Seth shares with us his prep for an upcoming member guest on the golf course.     

(43:12-1:05:35) – The great Doug Gottlieb of Fox Sports joins to break down the NBA Finals to this point and discuss if the NBA Finals goes the distance. Also, Doug shares some of his favorite storylines around both the Celtics and the Warriors.      

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(0:00-23:53) – The Dan Dakich Show opens on a Tuesday with Dan celebrating a big bet that he won yesterday involving Klay Thompson. Plus, Dan reacts to the news that Emmis has sold the Indianapolis cluster of radio stations. Also, Dan looks back at the demeanor of the Colts last year by comparison to this year and looks back at a crazy moment in the Chuck Pagano era. Later, Dan plays some sound from the NBA Finals and shares how Draymond Green is negatively impacting the Warriors. Also, Dan talks on WNBA star Brittney Griner still be detained in Russia.

(23:54-43:31) – Dan looks at a press conference from Duke’s AJ Griffin who had a predraft workout with the Pacers earlier this week. Plus, more on the NBA Finals and a caller and Dan battle it out. Later, Dan talks more on Brittney Griner.

(43:32-49:10) – Hour number one concludes with Dan interacting with the YouTube Chat and talking more on Brittney Griner.

(49:11-1:20:25) – Our pal Mark Boyle the radio voice of the Indiana Pacers joins the show to talk on the impact Steph Curry has had on the NBA compared to LeBron James. Plus, Mark shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals to this point and the way the referees are officiating Warriors forward Draymond Green. Later, Mark shares what the Celtics do moving forward with their backs against the wall 3-2 in the NBA Finals. Also, Mark and Dan discuss how the NBA Playoffs have gone as a whole and later Dan and Mark revisit yesterday’s shoe conversation.  

(1:20:26-1:31:06) – Mark Boyle returns for another segment to hear about how Dan was accused of cheating at trivia night. Plus, more on what Mark will do with his next shoe decision and a look back at the 2000 NBA Finals which were referenced last night after Draymond Green fouled out.   

(1:31:07-1:40:04) – The second hour ends with Dan going over Deshaun Watson’s comments to the media today regarding his ongoing legal issues.

(1:40:05-2:03:21) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 joins the show to give us his latest on the Colts post mandatory mini-camp. Plus, Chappy talks on whether he thinks Deshaun Watson will be allowed to play without any suspension from the NFL this season. Plus, Chap shares what he’s seen from Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce so far this offseason and how he feels about the Colts adding more depth on the defensive line.     

(2:03:22-2:17:57) – It’s time for Biggins as the larger than life listeners of the show get a chance to win a t-shirt if they answer a trivia question.  

(2:17:58-2:26:39)– Tuesday’s show closes with Dan sharing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Plus, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day.

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(00:00-31:14) – Our pal Mark Boyle, the radio voice of the Indiana Pacers, joins the show to talk on the impact Steph Curry has had on the NBA compared to LeBron James. Plus, Mark shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals to this point and the way the referees are officiating Warriors forward Draymond Green. Later, Mark shares what the Celtics do moving forward with their backs against the wall 3-2 in the NBA Finals. Also, Mark and Dan discuss how the NBA Playoffs have gone as a whole and later Dan and Mark revisit yesterday’s shoe conversation.

(31:15-41:19) – Mark Boyle returns for another segment to hear about how Dan was accused of cheating at trivia night. Plus, more on what Mark will do with his next shoe decision and a look back at the 2000 NBA Finals which were referenced last night after Draymond Green fouled out.   

(41:20-1:01:43) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 joins the show to give us his latest on the Colts post mandatory mini-camp. Plus, Chappy shares whether he thinks Deshaun Watson will be allowed to play without any suspension from the NFL this season. Plus, Chap shares what he’s seen from Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce so far this offseason and how he feels about the Colts adding more depth on the defensive line.     

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(0:00-27:41) – Monday’s show opens with Dan venting on the massive struggles of the Chicago Cubs against the New York Yankees over the weekend. Plus, Dan goes over the top headlines in the sports world including the Warriors tying the NBA Finals 2-2 following a legendary performance on the road by Steph Curry. Also, Dan talks on White Sox fans chanting for Tony La Russa to be fired as the team’s manager. Later, Dan talks on Jack Del Rio’s comments on the January 6th, 2021 insurrection on the US Capitol and the Black Lives Matter protests.    

(27:42-39:40) – Dan brings us back from break by giving love to his alma mater Andrean High School who is playing in the baseball state finals this weekend.   

(39:41-48:57) – Dan gives a shout out to his friend Vince Lodl for picking the winner in the Belmont over the weekend.    

(48:58-1:09:25) – The great Tim Kurkjian of ESPN joins the show to give us his thoughts on the Yankees and the Mets being tops in the American and National with more than a third of the season gone. Plus, Tim evaluates the state of the game and the idea of the shift potentially being banned next year. Later, Tim shares his thoughts on the Joc Pederson Tommy Pham fantasy football dispute from last month.

(1:09:26-1:28:51) – We’re back from break with Dan playing the clip of White Sox fans chanting Fire Tony at manager Tony La Russa. Also, Dan shares his favorite stories and headlines from the sports weekend including LeBron James wanting an NBA team in Las Vegas. Plus, when’s the last time Dan went shopping for clothes for himself?  

(1:28:52-1:38:10) – Hour number two closes with Dan talking more on shoes and looking ahead to the rest of today’s show.

(1:38:11-2:03:34) – The shoe conversation is dominating the airways as we talk about New Balance, Hey Dude and if owning Sketchers means you’ve given up. Plus, the skill of shining shoes and more.   

(2:03:35-2:16:58) – Dan shares his official prediction for Game 5 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Warriors and the Celtics. Plus, Dan shares his logic regarding scoring on defenses in the NBA. Plus, Leigh joins to share Dan’s issues with shoes.

(2:16:59-2:26:54)– Monday’s show closes with Dan sharing the results from the Horseshoe Indianapolis Race of the Day. Plus, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day. Also, Dan gives his official pick for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.  

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(00:00-19:21) - The great Tim Kurkjian of ESPN joins the show to give us his thoughts on the Yankees and the Mets being tops in the American and National with more than a third of the season gone. Plus, Tim evaluates the state of the game and the idea of the shift potentially being banned next year. Later, Tim shares his thoughts on the Joc Pederson Tommy Pham fantasy football dispute from last month.

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