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(00:00-13:32) – The Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer stops by to share his thoughts on Indiana’s win over Minnesota last night and update us on how the team is doing health wise. Don also shares what’s the biggest difference in the play of Xavier Johnson over the last few games. Later, Don and Dan look ahead to Indiana’s game against Rutgers this Wednesday that could secure a tournament spot for the Hoosiers with a win. Also, Dan and Don look at which team is the most talented in the Big Ten.    

(13:33-34:13) – Cincinnati Reds legend, World Series champion and MLB Network’s Rob Dibble stops by to update us on the ongoing CBA negotiations between the MLB and MLBPA. Rob reveals if he thinks the MLB will really start canceling games after today and if the Minor Leagues are valued at all by the MLB. Plus, Rob gives us his prediction on when he thinks the MLB regular season will begin.          

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(00:00-25:54) – The Dan Dakich Show opens up on a Friday with Jeff Rickard back in the host chair today! He opens the show by explaining his departure from The Fan six months ago to WEEI in Boston. Voice of the Indiana Pacers in Mark Boyle joins in the opening sharing his constant struggles with hitting potholes across Indianapolis, explains why the city has an affinity with Lance Stephenson, and weighs in on the possible debut of Tyrese Haliburton and Malcolm Brogdon playing next to one another.     

(25:54-39:53) – With the Indiana Hoosiers picking up a much needed win last night, Jeff Rickard and producer Eddie Garrison share their thoughts on what they took away from the win, preview Purdue’s game against Michigan State, and how fun it would be to see Jaden Ivey get drafted by the Pacers..

(39:53-50:42) – Hour number one concludes with Jeff Rickard and producer Eddie Garrison explaining how the Colts are back in quarterback purgatory and Jeff’s discomfort from a tumble that he took this morning.        

(50:42-1:14:35) – One co-host from Kevin & Query in Kevin Bowen makes his weekly stop on the Dan Dakich Show with Jeff Rickard to give his opinion on if it would be better to run it back with Carson Wentz or bring in an unknown performer, the latest coaching addition the Colts made in hiring Mike Mitchell as their assistant defensive backs coach, and the performance Xavier Johnson put on last night against Maryland.

(1:14:35-1:27:52) – Jeff Rickard comes back from break and gives his opinion on how he thinks it seems more likely that Aaron Rodgers isn’t leaving Green Bay and what a realistic trade package would look like to get a proven quarterback.

(1:27:52-1:34:09) – Jeff Rickard closes out the second hour of today’s show by announcing the new job that former Bear’s Head Coach Matt Nagy is back in Kansas City as their quarterback’s coach and how his gambling money is his personal spending money.

(1:34:09-1:57:20) – The final hour of the Dan Dakich Show with Jeff Rickard opens with the other co-host from Kevin & Query in Jake Query joining the show to break down how deep the field of drivers is this season, how there’s a perfect mixture of young and veteran drivers, and how Scott Dixon could end his career as one of the best drivers to ever drive in the NTT IndyCar Series.

(1:57:20-2:12:07) – Voice of the Indianapolis Colts in Matt Taylor joins the Dan Dakich Show with Jeff Rickard to share his thoughts on some of the latest rumored Colts coaching staff hires (Cato June, Mike Mitchell, and Reggie Wayne), what happened to the usage of Nyheim Hines in the passing/rushing game, and whether or not he expects the Colts to be active in the first ten days of NFL Free Agency.

(2:12:07-2:18:01) – The final segment of the Dan Dakich Show with Jeff Rickard, JMV joins live from Sam’s Silver Circle ahead of his show to give a quick preview of what’s coming up from 3pm-6pm and weigh in on who could play Peyton Manning if there was a documentary about the former Colts quarterback.

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(00:00-13:54) – Voice of the Indiana Pacers in Mark Boyle joins in the opening sharing his constant struggles with hitting potholes across Indianapolis, explains why the city has an affinity with Lance Stephenson, and weighs in on the possible debut of Tyrese Haliburton and Malcolm Brogdon playing next to one another.     

(13:54-31:14) – One co-host from Kevin & Query in Kevin Bowen makes his weekly stop on the Dan Dakich Show with Jeff Rickard to give his opinion on if it would be better to run it back with Carson Wentz or bring in an unknown performer, the latest coaching addition the Colts made in hiring Mike Mitchell as their assistant defensive backs coach, and the performance Xavier Johnson put on last night against Maryland.

(31:14-47:16) – The final hour of the Dan Dakich Show with Jeff Rickard opens with the other co-host from Kevin & Query in Jake Query joining the show to break down how deep the field of drivers is this season, how there’s a perfect mixture of young and veteran drivers, and how Scott Dixon could end his career as one of the best drivers to ever drive in the NTT IndyCar Series.

(47:16-59:04) – Voice of the Indianapolis Colts in Matt Taylor joins the Dan Dakich Show with Jeff Rickard to share his thoughts on some of the latest rumored Colts coaching staff hires (Cato June, Mike Mitchell, and Reggie Wayne), what happened to the usage of Nyheim Hines in the passing/rushing game, and whether or not he expects the Colts to be active in the first ten days of NFL Free Agency.

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(00:00-24:49) – Dan begins Thursday’s show by sharing a local media member that came after him on Facebook last night. Dan references how nobody in the media is willing to admit they are wrong and why he continues to power through it all. Dan also gives some early thoughts on Indiana-Maryland tonight.  

(24:49-39:17) – Dan shares what happened last night that made him change his thoughts on Colts GM Chris Ballard. Plus, Dan teases an upcoming charity event he is working on that fans would be able to participate in.

(39:17-49:26) – Hour number one concludes with Dan telling listeners why there’s something that Duke basketball does that he wants Indiana to be able to do.        

(49:26-1:08:51) – The talented Jason Benetti of ESPN stops by to discuss iconic sports quotes with Dan and if the Mike Tyson quote about getting punched in the face is played out. Jason also shares what his favorite quote is. Plus, Jason and Dan discuss the idea of them doing a comedy show together.

(1:08:51-1:30:14) – With the IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals this weekend, IHSAA Commissioner Paul Neidig joins Jimmy Cook to discuss the advancements that we have made in girls athletics and how great of partners the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever are with the association. Plus Jimmy shares his thoughts about the Indiana Hoosiers tonight against the Maryland Terrapins and their NCAA Tournement chances.

(1:30:14-1:37:04) – Jimmy Cook closes out the second hour of the show by breaking down how he needs the Indiana Pacers to lose to ensure a top pick in the draft instead of picking up some wins the final 20+ games of the season.

(1:37:04-2:03:44) – The final hour of the Dan Dakich Show with Jimmy Cook in for Dan begins with NBA.com’s Beau Estes breaking down the trade between the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings just prior to the trade deadline, how it’s a trade that both teams can end winning the trade, and where a healthy Pacers roster would stack up with the rest of the Eastern Conference.

(2:03:44-2:18:33) – As the show nears its conclusion, Jimmy Cook fills in for Dan and is joined by producer Eddie Garrison discussing what they want to see the Colts do at quarterback if it isn’t Carson Wentz.

(2:18:33-2:24:56) – The final segment of the Dan Dakich Show with Jimmy Cook in for Dan concludes with Jimmy handing out his JCook plays of the day.

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(00:00-19:21) – The talented Jason Benetti of ESPN stops by to discuss iconic sports quotes with Dan and if the Mike Tyson quote about getting punched in the face is played out. Jason also shares what his favorite quote is. Plus, Jason and Dan discuss the idea of them doing a comedy show together.

(19:21-27:49) – With the IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals this weekend, IHSAA Commissioner Paul Neidig joins Jimmy Cook to discuss the advancements that we have made in girls athletics and how great of partners the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever are with the association.

(27:49-53:30) – The final hour of the Dan Dakich Show with Jimmy Cook in for Dan begins with NBA.com’s Beau Estes breaking down the trade between the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings just prior to the trade deadline, how it’s a trade that both teams can end winning the trade, and where a healthy Pacers roster would stack up with the rest of the Eastern Conference.

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(00:00-24:47) – We open Wednesday’s show by pondering what finish to the year would be considered a failure for Purdue basketball. Our EP Todd Meyer, noted Purdue fan and homer, stops by to share his thoughts on it and we take some phone calls on it. Plus, we look back at previous Purdue teams and examine the rest of the season for the Boilermakers.             

(24:48-37:45) – Dan and show producer Jimmy Cook discuss Indiana’s tournament chances and what they need to see from them to get into the NCAA Tournament.   

(37:46-48:53) – Dan ends the 1st hour of the show by asking for support for one of his former players at Bowling Green, Kirk Cowan, who is currently battling Leukemia.

(48:54-1:12:43 – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 stops by to give his thoughts on the future of the Colts at quarterback, left tackle, wide receiver and edge rushers. Plus, how likely is it that the Colts move on from Carson Wentz.        

(1:12:44-1:27:20) – We head to the phone lines as people share memories from the Bob Knight Chair Throw Game vs Purdue which happened 37 years ago today.       

(1:27:21-1:39:28) – Dan ends the second hour of the show by interacting with the YouTube Chat and pondering the idea of Jimmy G coming to the Colts. Plus, Dan talks about the NFL’s now scrapped plan to have the NFL Combine participants quarantine in a bubble during the event.  

(1:39:29-2:00:10)– The great Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on what a successful season for Purdue would be. Plus, Seth gives his thoughts on the Juwan Howard handshake line incident at Wisconsin and the punishments that were subsequently handed out. Later, Coach takes us around some the college hoops action so far this week including UConn’s win over Villanova last night.  

(2:00:11-2:19:36) – Ryan Burr of ESPN stops by to hand out his favorite golf bets for this weekend at the Honda Classic. Also, Ryan asks Dan if he would willing get into a fight with another human being which leads to discussions on Juwan Howard’s incident at Michigan. Plus, Ryan brings us up to speed on the Phil Mickelson controversy.      

(2:19:37-2:26:22)– Tuesday’s show concludes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan and Jimmy talk Zion Williamson and Dan interacts with the YouTube Chat on Coach Knight’s chair throw and more.

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(00:00-20:59) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 stops by to give his thoughts on the future of the Colts at quarterback, left tackle, wide receiver and edge rushers. Plus, how likely is it that the Colts move on from Carson Wentz.        

(21:00-41:41) – The great Seth Greenberg of ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on what a successful season for Purdue would be. Plus, Seth gives his thoughts on the Juwan Howard handshake line incident at Wisconsin and the punishments that were subsequently handed out. Later, Coach takes us around some the college hoops action so far this week including UConn’s win over Villanova last night.  

 (41:42-58:58) – Ryan Burr of ESPN stops by to hand out his favorite golf bets for this weekend at the Honda Classic. Also, Ryan asks Dan if he would willing get into a fight with another human being which leads to discussions on Juwan Howard’s incident at Michigan. Plus, Ryan brings us up to speed on the Phil Mickelson controversy.      

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(00:43-23:42) – Dan begins Tuesday’s show with confusion with how to start because of Indiana’s overtime loss to Ohio State last night. Dan calls the game the worst coached final minute he’s ever seen at IU. Plus, Dan ponders what Mike Woodson and the assistant coaching staff at Indiana were doing last night. Later, Dan looks at the game summary from the final minute of regulation.          

(26:48-46:56) – We head to the phone lines as callers express their frustrations with the recent stretch of IU basketball in Mike Woodson’s first year as head coach.  

(49:29-56:08) – It is more phone calls expressing their frustration with Indiana basketball and last night’s loss to Ohio State to end the first hour of the show.

(1:01:16-1:17:50) – The original bracketologist himself Joe Lunardi of ESPN joins the show to explain why he still has IU in the tournament, albeit in the Last Four In, and what the Hoosiers need to do to still get into the Big Dance. Joe also shares which teams Indiana fans should be rooting against to increase its tournament hopes. Plus, a look at Purdue’s path to a 1 seed and why Gonzaga wins are more relevant in conference than they have ever been.     

(1:22:08-1:47:50) – Dan brings us back from break interacting with the YouTube Chat and discussing IU’s loss to Ohio State further. Plus, Dan evaluates the statement made by Juwan Howard in response to his actions in the handshake line. Later, the practicality of a hand shake is discussed.      

(1:50:55-1:57:42) – The second hour closes with more on the handshake line and the latest from the Colts rumor mill (including Quenton Nelson). Plus, Dan names himself a Senior NFL Insider.

(2:01:26-2:23:58)– The final hour of the show begins with more thoughts on hand shake lines and the state of Indiana basketball.   

(2:27:01-2:44:28) – Dan goes over more with the YouTube Chat and emailers including random hate thrown Dan’s way. Plus, the USFL draft is set to start today and Dan says all timeouts under 4 minutes must be approved by Michigan head coach Juwan Howard.     

(2:48:07-2:57:22)– Tuesday’s show concludes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan talks about the state of the country and what he wants out of any sitting president.

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The original bracketologist himself Joe Lunardi of ESPN joins the show to explain why he still has IU in the tournament, albeit in the Last Four In, and what the Hoosiers need to do to still get into the Big Dance. Joe also shares which teams Indiana fans should be rooting against to increase its tournament hopes. Plus, a look at Purdue’s path to a 1 seed and why Gonzaga wins are more relevant in conference than they have ever been.     

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(00:00-25:16) – The week begins with Dan reacting to Michigan basketball head coach Juwan Howard hitting a Wisconsin assistant coach during the postgame handshake line yesterday. Dan goes over people trying to defend Juwan Howard’s actions and why he feels it was perfectly reasonable for a timeout to be called by Wisconsin.          

(25:17-37:30) – The Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins the program to take us through Indiana’s search for a must needed win and if they can get it tonight in Columbus against Ohio State. Plus, Don and Dan discuss Juwan Howard’s actions yesterday.  

(37:31-48:42) – Hour number one ends Dan talking further on Juwan Howard hitting a Wisconsin assistant coach yesterday during the postgame handshake line.

(48:43-1:11:10) – The voice of the Boilermakers Rob Blackman stops by to share his thoughts on Purdue’s group this year and where expectations are for the program with March Madness quickly approaching. Plus, Rob goes over how he feels about the strength of the Big Ten compared to other conferences in college hoops.   

(1:11:11-1:26:51) – We’re back from break with Dan talking more on the Juwan Howard incident at the end of the Michigan-Wisconsin game yesterday. Plus, are men made in the handshake line?     

(1:26:52-1:36:15) – Hour number two ends with Dan looking ahead to the rest of the show and pondering further Juwan Howard.

(1:36:16-1:58:33)– The great Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports stops by and receives an apology from Dan right out of the gate. Then, the two Dan’s go over Juwan Howard’s conduct in the handshake line at the end of yesterday’s Wisconsin-Michigan game yesterday. Additionally, they discuss the state of NIL in college basketball and some of the recent stories in that realm.

(1:58:34-2:13:33) – The inventor of the Elam Ending Nick Elam stops by to take us through what it’s like to see his creation be featured in the NBA All-Star Game and its usage in The Basketball Tournament every summer.  

(2:13:34-2:23:10)– Monday’s show concludes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan shares a story about the time he got a vasectomy.

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