(00:00-24:52) – The final show of the week begins with UCLA MBB assistant and former Hoosier Michael Lewis joining the show to react to being named the newest head coach of the Ball State Cardinals and what he wants to build in Muncie. Plus, Coach Lewis previews tonight’s Sweet 16 matchup between the Bruins and North Carolina.            

(24:53-41:27) – WIBC’s Jason Hammer of Hammer and Nigel makes his weekly visit to hand out his best bets for the Sweet 16 games tonight and Saturday’s Elite Eight games that are already set.  

(41:28-48:22) – Dan looks ahead to the rest of today’s show and talks more on Dane Fife and Indiana parting ways. Plus, interaction with the YouTube chat on that and some action for tonight’s Sweet 16.

(48:23-1:07:22) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give us his thoughts on the Colts acquiring Matt Ryan and what it means for the team’s positioning in the AFC and their chances to win the AFC South. Plus, KB and Dan discuss tonight’s Sweet 16 slate and reacts to the finishes from last night.                     

(1:07:23-1:19:49) – Dan talks more on the Sweet 16 matchups that are set tonight and goes over a parlay that he is playing. Plus a caller asks about a specific prop bet that he liked for tonight’s Purdue-Saint Peter’s.

(1:19:50-1:30:29) – The second hour of the show closes with Dan reading some emails including one asking to reminisce over some of the all-time great Purdue Boilermakers.

(1:30:30-1:55:53) – Alan Cashman of TheCashmanWins.com stops by to hand out his official play for tonight’s Sweet 16 games and also discusses his favorite storylines and other bets that he likes this evening. Plus, Cashman goes over some futures that he has for teams to win the National Championship.

(1:55:54 -2:07:10) – We head to the phone lines as a caller needs a winner in the world of betting from Dan. Also, the lovely Leigh Ross-Dakich joins the show to preview a softball broadcast she is on for the Big Ten Network as the Big Ten softball season gets under way.

(2:07:11-2:17:50)– Friday’s show closes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan shares for the final time what he is betting on in the last batch of Sweet 16 games tonight.

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 (00:00-14:46) – UCLA MBB assistant and former Hoosier Michael Lewis joins the show to react to being named the newest head coach of the Ball State Cardinals and what he wants to build in Muncie. Plus, Coach Lewis previews tonight’s Sweet 16 matchup between the Bruins and North Carolina.            

 (14:47-32:46) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give us his thoughts on the Colts acquiring Matt Ryan and what it means for the team’s positioning in the AFC and their chances to win the AFC South. Plus, KB and Dan discuss tonight’s Sweet 16 slate and reacts to the finishes from last night.   

(32:47-42:38) – Alan Cashman of TheCashmanWins.com stops by to hand out his official play for tonight’s Sweet 16 games and also discusses his favorite storylines and other bets that he likes this evening. Plus, Cashman goes over some futures that he has for teams to win the National Championship.

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(00:00-24:31) – Thursday’s show begins with Dan reacting to the news that IU great Dane Fife is no longer an assistant coach for Indiana Men’s basketball. Dan also talks on how things always end badly for Indiana head coaches and why it will likely end the same for Coach Mike Woodson. Dan also looks at what the future holds for IU hoops and the type of impact Dane Fife had on Indiana as a player.           

(24:32-35:21) – Dan talks more on Indiana letting Dane Fife and shares why he isn’t sure if the program is better now than it was a year ago.

(35:22-42:43) – The first hour of the show ends with Dan discussing further Indiana’s dismissal of Coach Dane Fife after one season as an assistant under Coach Mike Woodson.  

(42:44-1:09:23) – Dan talks more on Indiana letting Dane Fife go and why the press release sent out was unfair and disrespectful. Dan also goes over the Sweet 16 slate over the next two days and shares his best bets.                    

(1:09:24-1:22:09) – Dan brings in Brendan King and Jimmy Cook as they go over some of their favorite bets for tonight’s first stretch of Sweet 16 games.  

(1:22:10-1:28:57) – Hour number two concludes with Dan, Jimmy and Brendan going over a story about a different Texas Grand Jury considering charges against Deshaun Watson and where he ranks on the list.  

(1:28:58-1:53:55) – The voice of Purdue Basketball Rob Blackman joins the program to give us an in-depth look at Purdue-Saint Peter’s and whether the size advantage of the Boilermakers will win out again. Plus, Rob looks at the run by the Peacocks and how the Boilers put an end to the magic tomorrow night. 

(1:53:56 -2:05:17) – We’re back from break with Dan interacting with the YouTube Chat on Indiana and assistant coach Dane Fife parting ways.          

(2:05:18-2:12:28)– Thursday’s show closes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan gives his final thoughts on Dane Fife and the Indiana Hoosiers parting ways.

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(00:00-11:16) - The voice of Purdue Basketball Rob Blackman joins the program to give us an in-depth look at Purdue-Saint Peter’s and whether the size advantage of the Boilermakers will win out again. Plus, Rob looks at the run by the Peacocks and how the Boilers put an end to the magic tomorrow night.  

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(00:00-25:35) – Dan begins the show on a Wednesday by asking show producer Jimmy Cook how he feels about the Chiefs reportedly planning to trade star WR Tyreek Hill. Plus, Dan give his early thoughts on Purdue-Saint Peter’s on Friday. Later, we look ahead to a heavy Purdue day on The Dan Dakich Show.         

(25:35-38:18) – The great Lou Stefanovic joins the show to share what it’s like to watch his son Sasha play versus his mentality when he was playing professionally and at Illinois State. Plus, a preview of Purdue-Saint Peter’s and what Sasha’s mindset has been this season.

(38:19-42:21) – The first hour of the show concludes with the news official that the Chiefs have traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins for a haul of draft picks.

(42:22-1:07:53) – Our pal Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the program to give us a break down of the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament including Purdue-Saint Peter’s. Plus, Seth shares who he feel the top performers left in the Big Dance are, and who he expects to make the Final Four.                   

(1:07:54-1:16:08) – We head to the phone lines as callers share their thoughts on Matt Ryan and the current direction of the Colts.

(1:16:09-1:21:58) – Hour number two concludes with Dan talking more on the state of the Colts after trading for Matt Ryan and discussing further the Chiefs trading Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins.    

(1:21:59-1:45:18) – The amazing Greg Cosell of ESPN and NFL Films stops by to tell us exactly what the tape says about Matt Ryan and the type of impact he can have on the Colts in 2022 and beyond. Greg also explains the struggles Ryan had his last two season in Atlanta and why he feels they were more on the state of the Falcons rather than a sign of major decline for Ryan.      

(1:45:19-1:57:48) – The talented former Purdue Boilermaker Rapheal Davis joins to tell us what he sees Purdue executing at a high level on the offensive end. Additionally, Davis shares his thoughts on the improvement of the Boilers on defense and how critical that is for a National Championship run. Plus, Rapheal and Dan discuss why this team is different than previous Purdue teams. 

(1:57:49-2:03:37)– Wednesday’s show closes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan talks more on where the Colts stand in the AFC following the Matt Ryan trade earlier this week.

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 (00:00-24:37) – Our pal Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the program to give us a break down of the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament including Purdue-Saint Peter’s. Plus, Seth shares who he feel the top performers left in the Big Dance are, and who he expects to make the Final Four.                   

 (24:38-44:53) – The legendary Greg Cosell of ESPN and NFL Films stops by to tell us exactly what the tape says about Matt Ryan and the type of impact he can have on the Colts in 2022 and beyond. Greg also explains the struggles Ryan had his last two season in Atlanta and why he feels they were more on the state of the Falcons rather than a sign of major decline for Ryan.      

(44:54-53:47) – The talented former Purdue Boilermaker Rapheal Davis joins to tell what he sees Purdue knocking out of the park in terms of execution on the offensive end. Additionally, Davis shares his thoughts on the improvement of the Boilers on defense and how critical that is for a National Championship run. Plus, Rapheal and Dan discuss why this team is different than previous Purdue teams.         

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(00:00-24:07) – We open the show on a Tuesday with Dan reacting to the Colts trading for Matt Ryan and what it means for the team moving forward. Dan also talks on what he thinks it means for the Colts moving forward and how it compared to other available options at the time of the trade.        

(24:08-41:12) – Dan interacts with the YouTube Chat and takes some more calls on the Colts trading for Matt Ryan yesterday. Also, it’s the anniversary of DD and the Hoosiers knocking off MJ and the Tar Heels. Plus, we discuss how Nyheim Hines is utilized by the Frank Reich.     

(41:13-50:31) – The first hour of the show concludes with Dan talking more on the Colts and if they are in a better place now than before the move.  

(50:32-1:16:13) – The great Sean Salisbury stops by to give us his thoughts on Matt Ryan coming to the Colts and what he will bring to the table in 2022. Sean also goes over what he expects to see schematically from the Colts with Ryan under center. Additionally, Sean evaluates the big time moves made around the NFL to this point in the offseason and who he feels is the favorite to win the AFC South.                 

(1:16:14-1:32:07) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 shares his initial reactions to the Colts finally finding the answer at quarterback for the upcoming season. Chappy also stresses whether the AFC South is an attainable goal for the team and what the holes the team still needs to fill this offseason.

(1:32:08-1:39:15) – The head coach of Beech Grove basketball Mike Renfro stops by to take us through his Hornets playing for a Class 3A State Title this weekend at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  

(1:39:16-2:01:51) – Our pal Jason Benetti stops by to celebrate the return of baseball and how fun the Chicago White Sox will be to watch this year. Also, Jason shares his observations from calling the NCAA Tournament for Westwood One. Plus, Benetti talks on past rumblings of big conference schools making their own postseason tournament.  

(2:01:52 -2:14:17) – We return from break with Dan talking on the story regarding Kenny Pickett’s hand size and a story on Penn swimmer Lia Thomas. Also, Dan delivers a message to Phil Mickelson for deciding not to play in The Masters next month.      

(2:14:18-2:26:13)– Tuesday’s show closes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan talks more on Phil Mickelson deciding not to play The Masters and looks ahead to Purdue-Saint Peter’s.

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 (00:00-24:37) – The great Sean Salisbury stops by to give us his thoughts on Matt Ryan coming to the Colts and what he will bring to the table in 2022. Sean also goes over what he expects to see schematically from the Colts with Ryan under center. Additionally, Sean evaluates the big time moves made around the NFL to this point in the offseason and who he feels is the favorite to win the AFC South.                 

 (24:38-40:09) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 shares his initial reactions to the Colts finally finding the answer at quarterback for the upcoming season. Chappy also stresses whether the AFC South is an attainable goal for the team and what the holes the team still needs to fill this offseason.

(40:10-1:02:19) – Our pal Jason Benetti stops by to celebrate the return of baseball and how fun the Chicago White Sox will be to watch this year. Also, Jason shares his observations from calling the NCAA Tournament for Westwood One. Plus, Benetti talks on past rumblings of big conference schools making their own postseason tournament.      

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(00:00-24:46) – Dan starts the show by reacting to the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and going over the major differences between Dan and the common Indiana fan following reactions to a tweet he put out over the weekend. Plus, Dan stresses how teams like Notre Dame and North Carolina were able to overcome adversity whereas Indiana stumbled. Dan also gives love to Purdue for advancing to the Sweet 16.      

(24:47-37:43) – The Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins the program to take us through the Hoosiers loss to Saint Mary’s in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament and what the offseason holds for the program as Coach Mike Woodson prepares for his second year at the helm.   

(37:44-44:47) – Dan recaps more of the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament to end the first hour of the show.

(44:48-1:11:33) – Saint Peter’s head coach Shaheen Holloway joins the program to take us through the teams Cinderella journey to the Sweet 16. Coach also talks on where the season turned for them and how Covid-19 impacted them during the season. Plus, Coach Holloway also talks on how their defense has locked down and what he told his group to get ready for Murray State after knocking off Kentucky.               

(1:11:34-1:24:23) – We return from break with Dan talking more on the NCAA Tournament moving through to the Sweet 16. Plus, callers react to the rumblings that Matt Ryan may be headed to the Colts via trade.

(1:24:24-1:29:22) – Hour number two ends with Dan reacting to the official news that the Colts have traded a 3rd round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for Matt Ryan.

(1:29:23-1:43:27) – We head to the phone lines as listeners give their reactions to the Colts trading for Matt Ryan. Also, Dan gives his reactions to the Colts making the move and if they are a better team because of it     

(1:43:28 -2:05:27) – We return from commercials with more thoughts on the Matt Ryan move and what it means for the Colts moving forward.     

(2:05:28-2:14:43)– Monday’s show closes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan talks more on a tweet he sent out about Indiana basketball that he’s trying to get to 1 million impressions.

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Today’s Best of Features:

 (00:00-12:46) – The Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins the program to take us through the Hoosiers loss to Saint Mary’s in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament and what the offseason holds for the program as Coach Mike Woodson prepares for his second year at the helm.   

 (12:47-22:16) – Saint Peter’s head coach Shaheen Holloway joins the program to take us through the teams Cinderella journey to the Sweet 16. Coach also talks on where the season turned for them and how Covid-19 impacted them during the season. Plus, Coach Holloway also talks on how their defense has locked down and what he told his group to get ready for Murray State after knocking off Kentucky.              

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