Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-18:42) – The voice of the Colts Matt Taylor drops by to give us his thoughts on the atmosphere around the Colts following their dominant win over the New England Patriots. Also, Matt give his final thoughts and keys for the Colts ahead of Saturday’s primetime matchup in Arizona on Christmas Day. Plus, Matt weighs in on the MVP conversation and gives a Colts perspective of the dominance of Jonathan Taylor.

(18:43-27:58) – Alan Cashman of TheCashmanWins.com stops by to hand out his best bets for the Holiday weekend and even shares some bowl bets for next week. 

(27:59-53:50) – Our pal Jason Benetti previews his upcoming broadcast live from Hawaii for the Hawaii Bowl between Memphis and Hawaii. Plus, the usually Dan and Benetti antics occur as Benetti ponders what the messaging would look like on a Sliver Alert for Dan. Plus, Benetti asks you the listeners to participate by using the Hashtag #DakichSilverAlert and share what you feel the message would be if Dan went missing.

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(00:00-23:41) – The show opens on a Wednesday with Dan sharing some good and some bad. First, the bad is the Pacers following their rough loss in Miami to a team without many of its stars. Dan tears into Myles Turner for his pregame outfit and the performance that followed in South Beach. Dan also share his thoughts on some comments made my Terrell Owens about Deion Sanders’ successful recruitment of No. 1 overall prospect Travis Hunter to Jackson State.        

(23:42-35:04) – We’re back from break with Dan talking more on the Pacers putrid performance in Miami last night. Plus, Dan evaluates the play of Jonathan Taylor on Offense and Darius Leonard on Defense. Also, Dan makes a case for the importance of the running game in the NFL.

(35:05-44:08) – The first hour of the show concludes with Dan referencing the YouTube chat and looking at tonight’s college hoops slate. Later, Dan and Jimmy discuss the forfeiting of games by some college hoops teams due to Covid-19 protocols.   

(44:09-1:06:46) – The talented Seth Greenberg of ESPN stops by to weigh in on the forfeiting of games in college hoops due to Covid-19 protocols, updates us on the ongoing changes, and shares what changes he feels need to be made within conferences across the country. Plus, Seth takes us through who he feels the top players are in these early stages of the season and goes over who he feels the best programs have been so far.        

(1:06:47-1:19:20) – Dan brings us back from commercial break by looking at the standings across the NFL and asking show producer Jimmy Cook who he feels are the top 3 teams to win the Super Bowl.    

(1:19:21-1:27:54) – Hour number two closes with Dan looking ahead to the rest of today’s show and asking Jimmy about some Christmas traditions that DD still does.

(1:27:55-1:50:48) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to evaluate the state of the Indiana Pacers and discuss whether it’s time to blow it up and head towards a rebuild. KB and Dan also go over the lack of interest in the Pacers both from a viewership stand point and an attendance stand point, and whether that combined with on the court performance would motivate the team to blow it up.

(1:50:49-2:06:17) – Dan goes over how he would pay coaches and players in professional and college sports. Also, Dan reviews some current event headlines in sports right now and interacts with the YouTube Chat.  

(2:06:18-2:06:16) – Monday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan goes over some bets he likes tonight in bowl season and reviews some of the top sports stories in the past year.    

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Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-22:01) – The talented Seth Greenberg of ESPN stops by to weigh in on the forfeiting of games in college hoops due to Covid-19 protocols, updates us on the ongoing changes, and shares what changes he feels need to be made within conferences across the country. Plus, Seth takes us through who he feels the top players are in these early stages of the season and goes over who he feels the best programs have been so far.        

(22:02-42:28) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to evaluate the state of the Indiana Pacers and discuss whether it’s time to blow it up and head towards a rebuild. KB and Dan also go over the lack of interest in the Pacers both from a viewership stand point and an attendance stand point, and whether 

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(00:00-25:27) – Tuesday’s show opens with Dan sharing condolences to Ryan Kelly and his wife following the death of their infant daughter 19 weeks into pregnancy. Also, Dan reminds Indiana fans have no business booing Hoosier basketball players. Plus, we evaluate MVP candidates in the NFL and where Jonathan Taylor stacks up.      

(25:28-34:23) – We return from break with Dan pondering how many Ambien players, players who keep coaches up at night, there are in the NFL. Dan brings in show producer Jimmy Cook as the two go over some of those types of players and evaluate some candidates for NFL MVP.  

(34:24-42:12) – Dan closes out the final hour of the show by pondering further the MVP award races and looking ahead to the rest of today’s show.  

(42:13-1:02:02) – The Voice of the Cardinals Dave Pasch joins the program to take us through Arizona’s shocking loss to the Detroit Lions last week. Dave also tells us if the Cards are still a championship caliber team and shares just how talented QB Kyler Murray is. Plus, we look ahead to Colts-Cardinals as Dave shares what Indy can expect in Arizona this weekend.       

(1:02:03-1:17:08) – Dan brings us back from commercial break praising Coach Mike Woodson for calling out the booing of players by Indiana fans. Plus, Dan and Jimmy talk more on the top teams in the NFL and Dan asks Jimmy about the Chiefs current 7 game winning streak. Also, would you spend $50,000 on alcohol if you had money to throw around? We discuss.

(1:17:08-1:22:43) – Hour number two closes with Dan reading an email disparaging food and drink in Indiana that has an artful nature to it.    

(1:22:44-1:45:53) – David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 and NBC Sports in Chicago pops in to discuss the struggles of the Chicago Bears this season and what the future may hold for current Bears GM Ryan Pace. Plus, we send some hot takes Kappy’s way and get his thoughts on if there’s a shot or no shot of it happening.     

(1:45:54-1:57:30) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 joins the show to discuss Dan’s prediction that the Colts will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Chapp also chats on Jonathan Taylor’s chances of winning MVP and whether or not the Colts can rely on Carson Wentz, if needed, to win.

(1:57:31-2:10:53) – Monday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan looks at the odds for which NFL team will win the fewest games.   

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(00:00-15:03) – The Voice of the Cardinals Dave Pasch joins the program to take us through Arizona’s shocking loss to the Detroit Lions last week. Dave also tells us if the Cards are still a championship caliber team and shares just how talented QB Kyler Murray is. Plus, we look ahead to Colts-Cardinals as Dave shares what Indy can expect in Arizona this weekend.       

(15:04-31:41) – David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 and NBC Sports in Chicago pops in to discuss the struggles of the Chicago Bears this season and what the future may hold for current Bears GM Ryan Pace. Plus, we send some hot takes Kappy’s way and get his thoughts on if there’s a shot or no shot of it happening.     

(31:42-48:14) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 joins the show to discuss Dan’s prediction that the Colts will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Chapp also chats on Jonathan Taylor’s chances of winning MVP and whether or not the Colts can rely on Carson Wentz, if needed, to win.

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(00:00-23:44) – Dan opens a victory Monday on the show by reacting to the Colts dominance of the New England Patriots this past Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium. Dan also breaks down why he feels the Colts are the best team in the AFC and reminds folks that he has them making the Super Bowl. Also, Dan evaluates the dominance of Jonathan Taylor and ponders whether the Colts should ever pass the ball again. Later, Dan and show producer Jimmy Cook go over what Carson Wentz brings to the table for the Colts.    

(23:45-32:17) – The voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins the program to recap Indiana’s win over Notre Dame in the final Crossroads Classic. Don and Dan also discuss the talent on this IU team and rank how good they are defensively compared to other Indiana teams.

(32:18-38:11) – Dan closes hour number one by continuing to discuss the Chiefs win over the Chargers with Jimmy and looking ahead to the rest of today’s show.

(38:12-59:56) – Our friend Sean Salisbury gives his instant reaction to the Colts beat down of the New England Patriots over the weekend. Plus, Sean praises Jonathan Taylor and shares why he feels JT deserves serious consideration for MVP of the NFL. Also, Sean and Dan look up and down the AFC and chat on where the Colts rank.     

(59:57-1:15:05) – It’s Dan vs Fan results time as we’re joined by listener Fred to see if he ended Dan’s winning streak.  

(1:15:06-1:24:35) – We close the second hour of the show with Dan talking more on how he feels the Colts did the city of Indianapolis proud with their victory over the Patriots. Plus, we look at who the Colts would play if the playoffs started today.

(1:24:36-1:52:45) – The final hour of the show opens with Dan continue to evaluate the Colts onslaught of the New England Patriots this past weekend. Also, Dan asks Jimmy if some decisions Double DD has made so far on vacation makes him an alcoholic.   

(1:52:46-1:59:27) – Dan wonders whether Bowl Season is the best season on the sports calendar every year. Plus, Dan and Jimmy discuss the beauty of sporting events on Christmas Day.  

(1:59:28-2:10:53) – Monday’s show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan gives his bets for Monday Night Football and shares final thoughts on Colts-Pats.  

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Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-08:00) – The voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins the program to recap Indiana’s win over Notre Dame in the final Crossroads Classic. Don and Dan also discuss the talent on this IU team and rank how good they are defensively compared to other Indiana teams.

(08:01-31:42) – Our friend Sean Salisbury gives his instant reaction to the Colts beat down of the New England Patriots over the weekend. Plus, Sean praises Jonathan Taylor and shares why he feels JT deserves serious consideration for MVP of the NFL. Also, Sean and Dan look up and down the AFC and chat on where the Colts rank.    

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(00:00-24:15) – The final show of the week concludes with Dan asking for show producer Jimmy Cook’s reaction to the Chiefs overtime victory over the Chargers last night. Also, Dan looks at the start of bowl season and wonders how many bowl games will be impacted by Covid-19. Additionally, Dan looks ahead to Saturday’s Colts-Patriots primetime affair. Later, the head coach of Incarnate Word and Indiana’s own Carson Cunningham stops by to tell us about his team and look ahead to their matchup at Purdue on Monday.   

(24:16-38:52) – The talented Jason Hammer of WIBC’s Hammer and Nigel jumps in with a full slate of bets that he likes this weekend in the NFL, college hoops and bowl season. Hammer and DD also go over Colts-Pats and discuss the keys to a Colts win.      

(38:53-43:06) – Dan closes hour number one by continuing to discuss the Chiefs win over the Chargers with Jimmy and looking ahead to the rest of today’s show.

(43:07-1:07:48) – Our friend Sean Salisbury joins to preview Colts-Pats and evaluate the AFC playoff picture as a whole. Specifically, Sean examines Dan’s prediction/bet that the Colts are going to the Super Bowl and shares what he thiinks about that. Later, Sean discusses if he feels the NFL is handling the Covid-19 pandemic and implementing protocols the right way.    

(1:07:49-1:20:43) – The head coach of the Butler Bulldogs LaVall Jordan stops by to share his thoughts on the final edition of the Crossroads Classic this weekend. Coach Jordan also speaks on how this team has improved in the early goings of this season and how this group can continue to grow this year. Plus, Coach previews their final Crossroads Classic opponent, the 4th ranked Purdue Boilermakers.

(1:20:44-1:28:48) – Dan ends hour number two by pondering if the football gods are starting to shine brighter on the Colts. Plus, Dan asks Jimmy for his Colts-Pats prediction.  

(1:28:49-1:55:37) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin & Query joins the program to react to the way the playoff picture has changed in the Colts’ favor over the last few weeks. Kevin also gives his final thoughts ahead of Colts-Patriots and what he feels are the biggest keys to a Colts victory tomorrow night.

(1:55:38-2:06:20) – We play some All Day or No Way as Jimmy and Dan share their thoughts on the end of the Crossroads Classic, Dan’s future bet on the Colts to go to the Super Bowl, and Covid-19’s renewed impact on the sports world.

(2:06:21-2:14:49) – Friday’s show closes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan hands out his favorite bets for tonight’s action in college hoops, college football and the NFL.

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(00:00-24:40) – Our friend Sean Salisbury joins to preview Colts-Pats and evaluate the AFC playoff picture as a whole. Specifically, Sean examines Dan’s prediction/bet that the Colts are going to the Super Bowl and shares what he thinks about that. Later, Sean discusses if he feels the NFL is handling the Covid-19 pandemic and implementing protocols the right way.  

(24:41-31:42) – The head coach of the Butler Bulldogs LaVall Jordan stops by to share his thoughts on the final edition of the Crossroads Classic this weekend. Coach Jordan also speaks on how this team has improved in the early goings of this season and how this group can continue to grow this year. Plus, Coach previews their final Crossroads Classic opponent, the 4th ranked Purdue Boilermakers.

(31:43-48:14) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin & Query joins the program to react to the way the playoff picture has changed in the Colts’ favor over the last few weeks. Kevin also gives his final thoughts ahead of Colts-Patriots and what he feels are the biggest keys to a Colts victory tomorrow night.

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(00:00-11:27) – The head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers Mike Woodson stops back to take us through his first stretch of games as the head coach at IU. Coach Woodson also shares how he feels about the Crossroads Classic entering its final edition. Also, Coach Woodson goes over what he sees from the Hoosiers, how they’ve responded to adversity and criticism, and goals for the team this season.

(11:28-24:09) – The head coach of Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball Mike Brey joins to share his thoughts on the final edition of the Crossroads Classic what the future will hold for Irish hoops In this portion of the calendar. Also, Coach Brey takes us through ND’s upset of Kentucky last week and if he knows Coach Cal and the Wildcats are never coming back to the Joyce Center. Plus, Coach Brey goes over what makes this version of Notre Dame excel and how his plan of attack varies game to game.     

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