(00:00-26:16)- Dan starts the show by talking about the matchup of the Colts vs Browns. Dan believes the Browns vs Colts game has the potential to be a high scoring affair. Dan breaks down the injury report for both the Colts and Browns.

(26:17 – 37:41) – Dan is joined by Jason Hammer to talk about the betting lines for the Colts vs Browns. Hammer and Dan speak about if the Colts game is worth betting and if so what should you bet. They also delve into college football. They also touch on the NBA Finals and what they are looking at as possible bets for the Lakers vs Heat.

(37:42 – 39:06) – Dan touches on the Colts injury report he also talks on the offensive line situation for the Browns coming up this Sunday.

(39:07 – 1:03:01 ) – Kevin Bowen joins Dan to talk about the injury report for the Colts. They also talk about Darius Leonard’s injury and how the Colts should adjust defensively to possibly fill in for Leonard. Dan asks Kevin what the identity of this Colts offense is, Kevin talked about the lack of explosiveness in this Colts offense.  Kevin and Dan talk about how good this Colts defense really is.

(1:03:02 -1:15:29) – Kenny Roda joins Dan Dakich to talk about what to expect from the Browns this Sunday. Kenny speaks on some of the issues the Browns have in the secondary. Kenny also talks about Baker and how well he has actually been playing this season.

(1:15:30 – 1:25:28) – Dan speaks with Julian Blackmon from the Colts about him coming into college with 0 stars. Dan asks Julian about his injury that he suffered and how he fought throughout that. Julian talked about how it felt to get into the Colts locker room and how he hasn’t been star struck thus far into the league. Julian talked about the learning curve of learning an NFL playbook.

(1:25:29 – 1:47:21) – Dan talks about Philip Rivers and TY Hilton struggling to connect thus far into the season. Dan talks about IU basketball and his expectations for them this season. Dan also talks about what the Colts should do at the wide receiver position due to their injuries at the position.

(1:47:22 – 2:00:12) – Dan talks with Jim Donovan the Cleveland Browns play by play man about the Browns vs Colts game this Sunday. They talk about what this Browns offense will look like without Nick Chubb. Dan and Jim talk about Myles Garrett and what kind of an impact he has on this defense. 

(2:00:13-2:09:25) – Dan speaks with Anthony Calhoun about the Colts and whether or not the Colts will be able to fight through the injuries and get to a victory. Anthony speaks about if he is content with where the Colts are sitting thus far into the season.

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(00:00 - 6:50) - Dan speaks with Julian Blackmon from the Colts about him coming into college with 0 stars. Dan asks Julian about his injury that he suffered and how he fought throughout that. Julian talked about how it felt to get into the Colts locker room and how he hasn’t been star struck thus far into the league. Julian talked about the learning curve of learning an NFL playbook.

(6:51 - 18:08) - Dan talks with Jim Donovan the Cleveland Browns play by play man about the Browns vs Colts game this Sunday. They talk about what this Browns offense will look like without Nick Chubb. Dan and Jim talk about Myles Garrett and what kind of an impact he has on this defense. 

(18:08 - 30:04) - Kenny Roda joins Dan Dakich to talk about what to expect from the Browns this Sunday. Kenny speaks on some of the issues the Browns have in the secondary. Kenny also talks about Baker and how well he has actually been playing this season.

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(00:00-22:57) – Dan opens today’s show with some numbers that back up how stellar the Colts defense has been, how great the skilled position players are for the Browns, and the latest news about more Tennessee Titans players testing positive for COVID-19.   

(22:58-34:13) – Following yesterday’s non-participants in practice and what Darius Leonard said to the media today, Dan reads between the lines on what Leonard is really saying about his status for Sunday. Dan also discusses the news that broke yesterday about the Jaguars and Dolphins opening their stadiums to full capacity, and receives a call about T.Y. Hilton’s current situation with Philip Rivers.

(34:14-42:39) – In the final segment of the first hour of the show today, Dan says Indianapolis has been incredibly lucky with general managers in comparison to the Houston Texans because their GM has no football experience.

(42:40- 1:05:47) – Former Colts defensive back Darius Butler returns to the Dan Dakich Show explaining why the Colts defense has been so good through the first quarter of the season, the importance of communication between each phase of the defense, and how Grover Stewart is making as much of an impact on the defensive line as DeForest Buckner. 

(1:05:48-1:20:46) – Dan’s conversation about his bitterness towards what happened in 1992 between Duke and IU with a caller who was there for that missed call by Teddy Valentine and how a Purdue graduate in Raheem Mostert owns the two fastest speeds in the NFL.

(1:20:47-1:26:31) – Dan wraps up hour number two going in on the Tennessee Titans for hosting a group workout even though all team activities were shut down by the NFL.

(1:26:32-1:47:42) – Former MLB pitcher in Rob Dibble stops by the Dan Dakich show today to go over whether or not the Yankees are underachieving or not, why the Tampa Bay Rays have had so much success in the recent seasons, and how he did not have a problem with Brusdar Graderol throwing his hate and glove following Cody Bellinger robbing Fernando Tatis Jr’s potential go ahead homer. 

(1:47:43-2:03:27) – A weekly recurring guest in Mike Wells from ESPN.com is back on the Dan Dakich Show updating you on the status of Darius Leonard for this weekend, if the Colts have had the most severe injuries in comparison to the rest of the league, and if the recent play of Julian Blackman means Malik Hooker.

(2:03:27-2:08:02) – Dan wraps up today’s show announcing the Race of the Day winner brought to you by Indiana Grand and Modelo and says whichever candidate you side with, won the debate last night.

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(00:00-19:32) - Former Colts defensive back Darius Butler returns to the Dan Dakich Show explaining why the Colts defense has been so good through the first quarter of the season, the importance of communication between each phase of the defense, and how Grover Stewart is making as much of an impact on the defensive line as DeForest Buckner. 

(19:33-40:12) - Former MLB pitcher in Rob Dibble stops by the Dan Dakich show today to go over whether or not the Yankees are underachieving or not, why the Tampa Bay Rays have had so much success in the recent seasons, and how he did not have a problem with Brusdar Graderol throwing his hate and glove following Cody Bellinger robbing Fernando Tatis Jr’s potential go ahead homer. 

(38:55-55:51) – A weekly recurring guest in Mike Wells from ESPN.com is back on the Dan Dakich Show updating you on the status of Darius Leonard for this weekend, if the Colts have had the most severe injuries in comparison to the rest of the league, and if the recent play of Julian Blackman means Malik Hooker.

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(00:00-27:32) – The first segment of the Dan Dakich Show kicks off today with All-Pro Defensive Tackle for the Indianapolis Colts in DeForest Buckner to go over what his expectations were for this defense when he was first added to the roster, how much fun it is being a part of this defense right now, and the defensive keys to stopping the Browns.   

(27:33-37:01) – Dan returns from break by going over how he is doing in his Survivor Pool on Draft Kings, what Dwayne Haskins agent said via social media following the benching of Dwayne Haskins, and shares his thoughts about how fans feed into the Odell Beckham Jr. blow ups.

(37:02-39:42) – As we complete hour number one of the Dan Dakich Show today, Dan goes in on the Titans following the announcement that they violated COVID-19 protocols.

(39:44- 1:11:12) – A long friend of The Fan and current broadcaster with the YES Network in Michael Grady returns to the Dan Dakich Show to go over whether or not he will be in consideration as one of the new head coach’s for the Brooklyn Nets, how much fan energy is missed between the NBA Finals and MLB Playoffs, and what he has been told about how the NBA handled the bubble. 

(1:11:13-1:14:58) – Following his very powerful conversation with Michael Grady about racism and social injustice, Dan previews what he and Seth Greenberg will be discussing at the top of the hour.

(1:14:59-1:23:09) – As more news surrounding the Houston Texans in regards to the firing Bill O’Brien as a result of a heated discussion between him and J.J. Watt, Dan goes over how there is always a back story to someone being fired.

(1:23:10-1:46:00) – Another very good friend of the show in ESPN’s Seth Greenberg returns to the show to go over the release of the Maui Invitational bracket in Asheville, North Carolina, the partial release of the IU basketball schedule, and why Asheville was chosen as the place to carry out the Maui Invitational. 

(1:46:01-1:59:05) – After the saddening news yesterday about the passing of guitarist Eddie Van Halen, Dan announces that seeing Van Halen is one of the biggest regrets he’s had and receives a caller directing Dan to read David Lee Roth’s book.

(1:59:07-2:04:55) – Dan wraps up today’s show announcing the Race of the Day winner brought to you by Indiana Grand and Modelo, asking Eddie what his school schedule is like with the pandemic, and answers his emails and comments on YouTube.

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(00:00-07:48) - The first segment of the Dan Dakich Show kicks off today with All-Pro Defensive Tackle for the Indianapolis Colts in DeForest Buckner to go over what his expectations were for this defense when he was first added to the roster, how much fun it is being a part of this defense right now, and the defensive keys to stopping the Browns.   

(07:49-38:54) - The Fan’s very own Big Joe Staysniak joins the Dan Dakich Show on another Monday to go over the Colts defense because he calls it one of the best Colts defenses he has seen, the impact DeForest Buckner has made on the entire defense, and whether or not the Colts have the offense to compete with someone if the game becomes a shootout. 

(38:55-1:01:13) – Another very good friend of the show in ESPN’s Seth Greenberg returns to the show to go over the release of the Maui Invitational bracket in Asheville, North Carolina, the partial release of the IU basketball schedule, and why Asheville was chosen as the place to carry out the Maui Invitational. 

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(00:00-25:23)- Dan speaks on the Houston Head Coach opening. As well as the Monday Night Football matchup between the Patriots and Chiefs. He talked about the quarterback play from the Patriots without Cam Newton. He also talks about having your children be fans of a different team than you.

(25:24- 34:34) – Dan talks about Bruce Arian saying that Andrew Luck is his perfect quarterback. He also continues his conversation on whether or not children should root for the same team as their parents. 

(34:35-45:12) – Callers join Dan to speak about naming their children after famous athletes.

(45:13- 1:12:15 ) –  Jason Benetti joins the show to talk about the MLB Playoffs. Dan and Benetti talk about how good the Yankees really are. Dan and Jason talk about the White Sox and who some of the biggest White Sox fans are that are famous. They also touch on some potential players that could possibly leave the White Sox this offseason are.

(1:12:16- 1:25:34) – Dan speaks with Mike Chappel on Darius Leonard’s recent injury and the timetable for Leonard. They also talk about Anthony Costanzo and his recent injury as well as his importance to the team. Chappel speaks about the offensive line and how this line still has room to improve.

(1:25:35- 1:33:17) – Dan talks about the lack of viewership for the NBA Finals and why that might be. He also talks about the Cowboys franchise and if they are actually built for success. Dan touches on the Houston job opening and who the Colts should want to be hired on there.

(1:33:18-1:55:14) – Matt Taylor the voice of the Colts joins Dan to talk about the athleticism of this Colts defense. Dan and Matt talk about how the Colts defense matches up against the Browns offense. Dan asks Matt about Julian Blackmon and how he has played thus far into the year. Matt speaks about the Bears defense giving the Colts some trouble in the running game.

(1:55:15– 2:05:42) - Dan talks about the Patriots struggling without Cam Newton. Dan also asks the question of if the Colts had Brissett as the starting quarterback would they have the same record.

(2:05:43- 2:15:31) – Dan speaks on Chuck Pagano and what teams look for in Head Coach’s. Dan talks about last season’s Colts team and how they struggled in the second half of the year.

 

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(00:00- 13:06) – Dan speaks with Mike Chappel on Darius Leonard’s recent injury and the timetable for Leonard. They also talk about Anthony Costanzo and his recent injury as well as his importance to the team. Chappel speaks about the offensive line and how this line still has room to improve.

(13:07- 40:03) - Jason Benetti joins the show to talk about the MLB Playoffs. Dan and Benetti talk about how good the Yankees really are. Dan and Jason talk about the White Sox and who some of the biggest White Sox fans are that are famous. They also touch on some potential players that could possibly leave the White Sox this offseason are. 

(40:04-58:13) - Matt Taylor the voice of the Colts joins Dan to talk about the athleticism of this Colts defense. Dan and Matt talk about how the Colts defense matches up against the Browns offense. Dan asks Matt about Julian Blackmon and how he has played thus far into the year. Matt speaks about the Bears defense giving the Colts some trouble in the running game. 

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(00:00-22:21) – The first segment of the week following another Colts win this week kicks off with Dan praising how well Julian Blackmon has stepped up to take over Malik Hooker’s spot and discusses the Browns performance against the Cowboys from yesterday.   

(22:23-35:16) – Following their dominating win over the Cowboys yesterday, Dan discusses how big of a problem Odell Beckham Jr. is when the Browns give him the ball, how bad of a day yesterday was for Malik Hooker, and how the Colts need all hands on deck with some soft tissue injuries on the defensive side of the ball.

(35:18-41:15) – As we complete hour number one of the Dan Dakich Show today, Dan deems this weekend’s contest against the Brown as a huge week and how much he likes the Colts defense.

(41:37- 1:04:08) – Former NFL Quarterback Sean Salisbury returns for his weekly segment breaking down the Colts victory against the Bears, how he isn’t a fan of what Chuck Pagano was doing with Khalil Mack yesterday, and shares his thoughts about the Colts offense. 

(1:04:10-1:14:13) – The Dan Dakich Show continues with Dan ranting on the comments DeShaun Watson following their fourth loss of the season in connection to what other quarterbacks around the league would be saying or feeling.

(1:14:15-1:23:30) – As we gear towards the final hour of the show, Dan recaps some of the events that occurred this weekend like Golden Tate and Jalen Ramsey getting into a scuffle after the Giants and Rams game and the Bears going for it on fourth down on their own 28 yard line in the fourth quarter.

(1:23:32-1:46:15) – The Fan’s very own Big Joe Staysniak joins the Dan Dakich Show on another Monday to go over the Colts defense because he calls it one of the best Colts defenses he has seen, the impact DeForest Buckner has made on the entire defense, and whether or not the Colts have the offense to compete with someone if the game becomes a shootout. 

(1:46:17-2:01:32) – Dan receives a caller to continue the Colts conversation and sends Dan back to a topic he was discussing earlier in the show about DeShaun Watson saying losing will not take his joy away from playing football and Dan brings Eddie on to go over what he likes today in the MLB Playoffs.

(2:01:34-2:10:28) – Dan closes out today’s show revisiting a conversation he had last week in the Chicago Bears having the worst fans in all of sports.

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(00:00-22:44) - Former NFL Quarterback Sean Salisbury returns for his weekly segment breaking down the Colts victory against the Bears, how he isn’t a fan of what Chuck Pagano was doing with Khalil Mack yesterday, and shares his thoughts about the Colts offense. 

(22:56-45:25) - The Fan’s very own Big Joe Staysniak joins the Dan Dakich Show on another Monday to go over the Colts defense because he calls it one of the best Colts defenses he has seen, the impact DeForest Buckner has made on the entire defense, and whether or not the Colts have the offense to compete with someone if the game becomes a shootout. 

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