Today’s Best Of Features:

(00:00-19:55) – The Fan’s own Kevin Bowen drops in to discuss the money the Colts have invested in the quarterback position, what factors would be need for the Colts to bring back Philip Rivers beyond this season, and what to think of Jonathan Taylor position amongst the running back core. First, Kevin looks at one caller’s suggestion for Redskins name change discussions.    

(19:56-34:11) – Our friend Fran Fraschilla of ESPN drops by to get us ready for The Basketball Tournament aka TBT which brings basketball back to us starting tomorrow. First though, Fran reveals who he would take with the number one pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

(34:12-43:37) – We end the show and get ready for Fourth of July weekend with comments from listeners on the phone and on Twitter. Plus, Dan and Jimmy talk about their plans for the weekend and what Premier League games they are betting on over the holiday.

(00:00-27:41) – The show opens on a Thursday with Dan hosting from home and enjoying the great outdoors.  Dan listens to callers the favorite neighborhood games from back in the day.    

(27:42-39:24) – Dan reflects more on summer adventures and asks show producer Jimmy Cook what his favorite summer activities were growing up.

(39:25-47:22) – Hour one ends with Dan continuing to reflect on summers of the past. Later, Dan takes a look at the amount of money the Colts are currently paying quarterbacks.  

(47:23-1:16:03) – ESPN and Sirius XM’s Frank Isola joins the show to evaluate the NBA’s chances of a successful restart in the bubble in Orlando. Plus, Frank weighs in on the Victor Oladipo situation and if he thinks the Pacers star guard should return to play.  

(1:16:04-1:26:19) –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 Rev. Richard Cruse, Lead Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor for The Eskenazi health Center for Spiritual Care and Education. Rev. Cruse attended the University of California-Santa Cruz where he majored in Religious Studies. He received his master’s degree in the Old Testament from the Dallas Theological Seminary. He is non-denominational. He’s been with Eskenazi Health a little more than 4 years.

(1:26:20-1:36:31) – Dan and Jimmy weigh the level of interest that they have for the NBA’s return in Orlando at the end of the month.   

(1:36:32-1:55:19) – Larry Dickerson, a promoter and event organizer, chats with Dan on the World Food Championships which are set to take place here in Indianapolis later this year. The event was originally set to take place around the opening of Speedway in May but had to be moved back due to Covid-19.

 (1:55:20-2:14:30) – Our friend Mike Wells of ESPN updates us on all things Colts, including the money they have invested in the quarterback position, as the team prepares for training camp later this month.

(2:14:31-2:21:23) – Dan and show producer Jimmy Cook regrettably reflect on their Premier League bets and Dan continues to advise people to enjoy the lovely weather outside.

Today’s Best Of Features:

(00:00-28:33) – ESPN and Sirius XM’s Frank Isola joins the show to evaluate the NBA’s chances of a successful restart in the bubble in Orlando. Plus, Frank weighs in on the Victor Oladipo situation and if he thinks the Pacers star guard should return to play.  

(28:34-37:08) – Larry Davidson a promoter and event organizer chats with Dan on the World Food Championships which are set to take place here in Indianapolis later this year. The event was originally set to take place around the opening of Speedway in May but had to be moved back due to Covid-19.

(37:09-53:27) – Our friend Mike Wells of ESPN updates us on all things Colts, including the money they have invested in the quarterback position, as the team prepares for training camp later this month.

(00:00-25:34) – Dan opens on a Wednesday with his thoughts on press conferences done by Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard and star guard Victor Oladipo over the last few days.     

(25:35-43:48) – Our friend Kent Sterling drops by to continue the conversation on the Pacers, including comments made by Oladipo to the media. Later, we get Kent’s thoughts on whether or not the NBA season will start and finish without interruption.

(43:49-49:24) – Hour one ends with Dan looking back at the all-time draft choices from all 32 NFL teams and evaluates how much the NFL Draft matters.

(49:25-1:12:23) – The great Seth Greenberg of ESPN gives us a much needed basketball fix by looking ahead to the start of The Basketball Tournament aka TBT which begins on Saturday.

(1:12:24-1:25:20) –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 Jessie Whitten, a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with Pulmonary/Medical Critical Care at Eskenazi Health. Jessie has worked among COVID-19 patients, but is working remotely these days. In addition to many other duties, she is involved in the decision-making process regarding new treatments for COVID-19 patients.

(1:25:21-1:34:32) – Dan continues his search for answers on whether or not the NFL Draft is actually as big of a deal as people make it out to be. 

(1:34:33-1:59:16) – ESPN’s Jason Benetti drops by to take a look at the MLB's prep for the start of the season and the odds of the season going on uninterrupted.

 (1:59:17-2:11:35) – The lovely Leigh Ross-Dakich stops in to dive deep on the bike program that her and Dan established, (Dakich Cycles for the City), here in Indianapolis which is now in partnership with Indiana Sports Corp.  

(2:11:36-2:18:04) – Dan and show producer Jimmy Cook look at their Premier League bets from the day and pass along what they are betting the rest of the afternoon on Draft Kings. Plus, Dan continues spreading the message of the Dakich Cycles for the City bike program for kids.

Today’s Best Of Features:

(00:00-17:55) – Our friend Kent Sterling drops by to continue the conversation on the Pacers, including comments made by Oladipo to the media. Later, we get Kent’s thoughts on whether or not the NBA season will start and finish without interruption.

(17:56-40:36) – The great Seth Greenberg of ESPN gives us a much needed basketball fix by looking ahead to the start of The Basketball Tournament aka TBT which begins on Saturday.

(40:37-1:04:42) – ESPN’s Jason Benetti drops by to take a look at the MLB's prep for the start of the season and the odds of the season going on uninterrupted by Covid-19.

(00:00-26:29) – Dan opens the show with exciting news regarding the Dakich Cycles for the City bike program that he and his wife Leigh founded. Later, Dan plays a clip from The Fan Morning Show that featured the legend Slick Leonard talking about Victor Oladipo.   

(26:30-42:05) – 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.

(42:06-47:51) – Hour one ends with Dan reflection on the return of sports and taking a look at the rest of the show for today. 

(47:52-1:12:04) – 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.  

(1:12:05-1:24:27) –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 Emily Meyer, who is a physical therapist. Emily, who has been with Eskenazi Health for 2 ½ years, received her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and doctorate in physical therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. Emily is also the 50th guest we’ve had on the show in our ongoing series highlighting the Covid-19 frontline workers at Eskenazi. 

(1:24:28-1:34:10) – Dan expresses his frustration with cancel culture and wonders when we as a country will actually have real conversations. 

(1:34:11-1:59:17) – 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.    

(1:59:18-2:16:07) – The great Andrew Dakich jumps in to update on the safety procedures going on at The Basketball Tournament aka TBT as they get set for the start of their event, (which begins July 4th).

(2:16:08-2:21:37) – Dan continues his pleas for real conversations to take place in our country. Plus, Dan gives a shout out to the man who helped fix Andrew Dakich’s golf swing.

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.