(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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(00:00-12:12) – 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.  

(12:13-28:47) – 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.   

 (28:48-50:36) – 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.

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(00:00-17:15) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen of Kevin and Query joins the program to give his thoughts on what the Colts should do at quarterback. Kevin and Dan look at the roster as a whole and the misses that have occurred under this current regime. Kevin also looks at other potential avenues the Colts could take this offseason to get better.  

(17:16-27:09) – The head coach of USC basketball Andy Enfield joins the show to take us through the Trojans season so far. Coach also gives us the low down on competing in the Pac-12 and how he feels about this year’s group.    

 (27:10-51:39) – The great Kent Sterling joins the show to give his perspective on the state of the Indiana Hoosiers and if he’s worried about the program’s long term health. Also, Kent weighs in on the Colts future at the quarterback position and if he feels Carson Wentz will be the starting quarterback next year.        

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(00:00-24:11) – Dan goes over some of college basketball last night, including Purdue’s win over Indiana. Plus, Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook if the Indiana Pacers are tanking by waiving Tristan Thompson. Callers fail to understand the point that Dan is making.      

(24:12-38:19) – We return from break to ponder further what the Colts could do at the quarterback position this offseason and moving on from Wentz would mean for the direction of the franchise.

(38:20-48:12) – Dan closes the first hour of the show ends with Dan interacting with the YouTube chat and talking more on the Colts / Carson Wentz.   

(48:13-1:12:57) – The legendary Jason Benetti of ESPN joins the show to discuss the Indiana-Wisconsin game that he was on the call for earlier this week. Plus, Jason looks at the potential NCAA Tournament teams in the Big Ten and If IU can get into the dance. Later, Jason and Dan talk about Jason’s brief time off happening in Santa Monica and later Jason compares Dan’s current looks to that of a Marvel Super Villain.

(1:12:58-1:26:52)– The head coach of the Texas Longhorns Chris Beard joins the program to look back at his journey to Texas, including his departure from Texas Tech last offseason. Coach Beard also talks on going through junior college to getting the opportunity to work under Coach Bob Knight and Pat Knight while at Texas Tech.

(1:26:53-1:32:08) – Hour number two closes with Dan looking back on the conversation with Coach Beard and pondering players that have retired after winning it all.

(1:32:09-1:54:25)– The final hour of the show starts with a deep dive into players that have won a championship and subsequently retired. We take some calls suggesting players / coaches that might have done so.       

(1:54:26-2:11:12) – Dan asks if citizens of Indiana would rather see Purdue or IU win a title OR see the Colts win a Super Bowl.          

(2:11:13-2:19:54)– Thursday’s show concludes with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for today’s edition of The JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Dan goes over his favorite wagers for tonight’s college hoops slate. Also, we discuss if Dan’s default face is a grumpy man.

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