Today’s Best Of Features:

(00:00-14:50) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 answers the question on if training camp and the NFL season as a whole will start on time for the Indianapolis Colts.

(14:51-38:41) – The Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor visits the show to share his thoughts on the chances the Colts are able to start the season and training camp on time. Plus, Dan asks Matt if he’d report to camp if he was a college player amid the pandemic.  

(38:42-59:05) – ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian visits the show to update us on the MLB’s planned start to the season next month and if he expects the process to be successful.

(00:00-26:09) – The show starts on a Monday with Dan sharing his thoughts on the Patriots signing free agent quarterback Cam Newton and the recent punishments handed down against New England for past violations. Later, Dan and show producer Jimmy Cook discuss their Draft Kings best from the weekend.

(26:10-41:55) – Dan looks at some news allegedly involving IU football players, and shares his thoughts on if he feels the NBA will be successful in its comeback.

(41:56-49:40) –  Hour one ends with Dan’s thoughts on whether or not Barry Bonds was ever walked with the bases loaded in the World Series.      

(49:41-1:13:19) – Our friend of the show and World Series champion Rob Dibble gives the low down of what to expect from the start of the MLB season next month and what the keys to a successful season will be.  

(1:13:20-1:28:27) –An ongoing segment on The Dan Dakich Show celebrates workers at Eskenazi Health, some of the men and women on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19. Today, we are joined by a medical transport aide, will be the Eskenazi Health guest on Monday.  Medical transport aides deliver patients to various areas of the hospital as needed and also pick-up patients at their homes (nursing homes, too) and take them to medical appointments.

(1:28:28-1:37:36) – Dan interacts with fans and listeners on Twitter and YouTube and looks at the NFL MVP odds with Cam Newton signing with the Patriots.

(1:37:37-2:02:52) – The Voice of the Indy 500 Mark Jaynes chats with us about IMS and IndyCar planning on running  the greatest spectacle in racing with fans in attendance at 50% capacity and what to expect once August arrives.   

(2:02:53-2:18:00) – We take a look at the current state of the quarterback position with the Indianapolis Colts and a caller asks how many quarterbacks the team should carry due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

(2:18:01-2:24:51) – Dan reflects back on the Travelers Championship yesterday and what is like seeing a title won without any fans in attendance.

Today’s Best Of Features:

(00:00-26:10) – The show starts on a Monday with Dan sharing his thoughts on the Patriots signing free agent quarterback Cam Newton and the recent punishments handed down against New England for past violations. Later, Dan and show producer Jimmy Cook discuss their Draft Kings bets over the weekend.

(26:11-45:22) – Our friend of the show and World Series champion Rob Dibble gives the low down of what to expect from the start of the MLB season next month and what the keys to a successful season will be.  

(45:23-52:54) – The Voice of the Indy 500 Mark Jaynes chats with us about IMS and IndyCar planning on running  the greatest spectacle in racing with fans in attendance at 50% capacity and what to expect once August arrives.

(00:00-21:41) – We open up a Friday with Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network guest hosting as Dan is out on a vacation.  

(21:42-37:42) – Scott Agness drops by to discuss how he’ll be covering the Pacers and what the status of the roster will be when they enter the bubble in Orlando to resume the season next month.

(37:43-46:41) – Greg looks at the announcement that the Indy 500 will have fans at 50% capacity when it runs in August. The rest of today’s show is also previewed.     

(46:42-1:09:21) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen takes a look at what NFL and Colts fans can expect in terms of potential canceling or adjusting of the schedule due to the Covid-19 pandemic. KB also takes a look at the current state of the roster and where the biggest question marks / areas to be hopeful on the team.

(1:09:22-1:20:52) –An ongoing segment on The Dan Dakich Show celebrates workers at Eskenazi Health, some of the men and women on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19. Today, we are joined by Seth Grant, Director of Food Strategy and Retail Operations with Eskenazi Health. Seth looks forward to talking to you about and thanking everyone for the amazing donations of food, drinks, masks and other items Eskenazi Health personnel have received from various organizations and the general public since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(1:20:53-1:35:33) – The President of IMS Doug Boles takes some time to talk to us about today’s announcement that the Indy 500 will be run with fans in attendance at 50% capacity and what it all means for IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.   

(1:35:34-1:58:23) – Indy Eleven manager Martin Rennie chats with Greg about the adjusted group announcements for the league this season. Also, how the team is preparing and what additional precautions they are taking amid the pandemic is also discussed.

(1:58:24-2:14:29) – Baseball is finally back and will begin its season late next month, so Gold Glove Catcher of the Cincinnati Reds Tucker Barnhart stops by to update us on how they players are getting ready to go and what the public should understand in terms of what went wrong with negotiations between the players and the MLB owners.    

(2:14:30-2:23:01) – Greg ends the week by previewing his upcoming broadcast schedule, including an appearance on Indiana Sports Talk the next two nights. Plus, Greg takes a call regarding how social distancing at 50% capacity will look at the Indy 500 for fans.

Today’s Best Of Features:

(00:00-21:30) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen takes a look at what NFL and Colts fans can expect in terms of potential canceling or adjusting of the schedule due to the Coivd-19 pandemic. KB also takes a look at the current state of the roster and where the biggest question marks / areas to be hopeful on the team.

(21:31-34:28) – The President of IMS Doug Boles takes some time to talk to us about today’s announcement that the Indy 500 will be run with fans in attendance at 50% capacity and what it all means for IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.   

(34:29-49:35) – Baseball is finally back and will begin its season late next month, so Gold Glove Catcher of the Cincinnati Reds Tucker Barnhart stops by to update us on how they players are getting ready to go and what the public should understand in terms of what went wrong with negotiations between the players and the MLB owners.

(00:00-25:13) – Thursday’s show opens with Dan expressing his fear of sports and conventions not coming to Indianapolis due to the high murder rate the city is on pace for.

(25:14-35:52) – Former TBT champion Jon Diebler talks about winning last year’s edition of The Tournament and looks ahead to this year’s event.  

(35:53-46:06) – Dan asks show producer Jimmy Cook what bets he has placed in the English Premier League and, in one of the most riveting segments in show history, Jimmy attempts to help Dan place a parlay bet in his Draft Kings app.    

(46:07-1:09:17) – Ryan Smith, host of ESPN’s Outside the Lines, makes his debut appearance on the show to discuss what’s wrong with the way media cover things and what they focus on. Ryan also dives deep with us on systemic racism, what he’s able to cover at ESPN and if there’s anything players (particular at the college level) can do to try and make an impact.

(1:09:18-1:25:07) –An ongoing segment on The Dan Dakich Show celebrates workers at Eskenazi Health, some of the men and women on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19. Today, we are joined by Rachel McFadden an occupational therapist who serves as the Inpatient Therapy Team Leader. Rachel has been with Eskenazi Health for almost 7 years.  

(1:25:08-1:28:44) – Dan and Jimmy continue to look at their sports bets in the Premier League and later Dan looks at an award Colts GM Chris Ballard recently received.  

(1:28:45-1:52:01) – Our good friend ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla stops by to preview the TBT aka The Tournament which begins in ESPN July 4th. Plus, Fran shares his thoughts on if we will actually have a college basketball season this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic.  

(1:52:02-2:01:37) – ESPN’s Mike Wells appears in his weekly spot to look at the Colts prep for training camp, the award that Chris Ballard won today, renew the Ballard-Grigson debate and comment on what Frank Isola said about him on the show last week.  

(2:01:38-2:13:18) – Dan and Jimmy close out Thursday by reflecting on a tough day in Premier League betting and Dan talks about a beer that he has really enjoyed recently.

Today’s Best Of Features:

(00:00-22:33) – Ryan Smith, host of ESPN’s Outside the Lines, makes his debut appearance on the show to discuss what’s wrong with the way media cover things and what they focus on. Ryan also dives deep with us on systemic racism, what he’s able to cover at ESPN and if there’s anything players (particular at the college level) can do to try and make an impact.

(22:34-44:32) – Our good friend ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla stops by to preview the TBT aka The Tournament which begins in ESPN July 4th. Plus, Fran shares his thoughts on if we will actually have a college basketball season this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic.  

(44:33-1:02:36) – ESPN’s Mike Wells appears in his weekly spot to look at the Colts prep for training camp, the award that Chris Ballard won today, renew the Ballard-Grigson debate and comment on what Frank Isola said about him on the show last week.

(00:00-26:00) – Dan opens the show on a Monday by looking at racism in America, the Bubba Wallace-NASCAR noose story, the media’s handling of everything and the way the country should move forward.

(26:01-40:24) – The conversation on the way the media handles situations is continued. Later, Dan shares his thoughts on Paul George’s comments yesterday regarding a Power Forward joining him in Indiana that, according to him, the Pacers wouldn’t go after.

(40:25-43:23) – We end the first hour with Dan commenting on Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon testing positive for Coivd-19 and what it might mean big picture as sports try to return.  

(43:24-1:04:19) – Our friend Seth Greenberg of ESPN visits the show to look at the state of recruiting in college basketball, which programs might be hit by the NCAA soon, and what all of it might look like amid the Covid-19 Pandemic.    

(1:04:20-1:18:24) –An ongoing segment on The Dan Dakich Show celebrates workers at Eskenazi Health, some of the men and women on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19. Today, we are joined by Erin Hines, Inpatient Team Leader and Level III Speech-Language Pathologist with Eskenazi Health. She has been at Eskenazi Health a little more than 14 years.

(1:18:25-1:26:43) – Dan looks at Malcolm Brogdon’s plans to still play in the NBA’s return next month and shares why he likes the way soccer handles injuries.

(1:26:44-1:46:43) – Will Cain of ESPN stops by to talk about the fallout from the FBI’s investigation into the pull rope found in Bubba Wallace’s garage that was thought to be a noose. Plus, how sports will look in their respective return bids amid the pandemic.

(1:46:44-2:01:37) – Andrew Walker of Colts.com stops by to give us the low down as the Colts prepare for the start of training camp next season.

(2:01:38-2:06:25) – To close out a Wednesday, Dan and show producer Jimmy Cook look at their English Premier League bets which sees one of Jimmy’s parlays miss and one of Dan’s hit big time.

Today’s Best Of Features:

(00:00-19:17) – Our friend Seth Greenberg of ESPN visits the show to look at the state of recruiting in college basketball, which programs might be hit by the NCAA soon, and what all of it might look like amid the Covid-19 Pandemic.    

(19:18-35:10) – Will Cain of ESPN stops by to talk about the fallout from the FBI’s investigation into the pull rope found in Bubba Wallace’s garage that was thought to be a noose. Plus, how sports will look in their respective return bids amid the pandemic.

(35:11-45:15) – Andrew Walker of Colts.com stops by to give us the low down as the Colts prepare for the start of training camp next season.

(00:00-22:56) – It’s been on year since Dan got his family dog Lula and he shares where his perspective on man’s best friend has gone. Plus, we get Dan’s thoughts on the MLB’s recent decision on a season.

(22:57-38:54) – The Dean Mike Chappell of Fox 59 and CBS 4 weighs on if the NFL schedule, beginning with Training Camp, will start on time and how much of an impact restarts by the NBA and MLB will have on the NFL season.

(38:55-48:17) – Hour 1 closes with Dan explaining to the listening audience that winning is the only thing that matters in professional sports, particularly in the NFL.

(48:18-1:12:37) – Dan catches up with Mark Boyle, the radio voice of the Indiana Pacers, who gives us the latest as the team prepares for the NBA’s resumption of the season in Orlando next month. Also, Mark lets us in on what he’s been up to during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

(1:12:38-1:24:26) –An ongoing segment on The Dan Dakich Show celebrates workers at Eskenazi Health, some of the men and women on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19. Today, we are joined by Lori Thorp, director of Rehabilitation & Patient Services with Eskenazi Health. She started at Eskenazi in 2001. Lori and her team are heavily involved with recovering COVID-19 patients in physical, occupational and speech therapy. Many on her staff were working 12-hour shifts to match with nurses they work with to better serve COVID-19 patients. Things have stabilized and they are back to normal schedules. 

(1:24:27-1:34:13) – Dan examines the state of sports and the country and why he feels that everything doesn’t need to be politicized.   

(1:34:14-1:59:26) – ESPN’s Boog Sciambi drops by to talk about the apparent decision by the MLB to enforce a season despite no agreement being reached by the players and owners.  The controversy surrounding the Astros sign stealing scandal and the McGuire-Sosa home run race is also discussed.

(1:59:27-2:12:09) – Dan and Jimmy lament about their soccer bet not hitting. Later, Dan goes on a rant regarding his favorite wacky phrases used in in everyday life.  

(2:12:10-2:20:00) – Dan’s rant on favorite wacky phrases continues as we head to the phone lines to get some from the listening audience to close a Tuesday.