Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

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  Lane Kiffin & LSU Bracing For SAFETY ISSUES In Return To Ole Miss + “Don’t Try To Do That”: Jackson Thompson on Caitlin Clark’s Viral Postgame Shut Down 15.09.2026 55min

  Lane Kiffin is returning to Oxford, Mississippi, and it’s going to be absolute chaos! Dan breaks down the high-stakes, hostile homecoming as LSU prepares to walk into a wall of noise against Ole Miss. From Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry calling for military backup to Kiffin admitting there are legitimate "safety issues" awaiting him on the sideline, SEC football culture is on full display. And fresh off returning from Germany to cover Team USA's gold medal run at the Women’s FIBA World Cup, OutKick reporter Jackson Thompson joins Dan to break down the viral moment that took over social media. After asking Caitlin Clark if she and Angel Reese are "friends now," Clark shut it down immediately, responding, *"We’ve always been friends. Don’t try to do that."* Jackson gives an insider's look at what was happening in the media room, how Clark reacted in the moment, and his big takeaways from her refusal to let the media frame her relationship with Reese as a manufactured narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Steve Sarkisian STONEWALLS ESPN’s Holly Rowe After Texas’ MASSIVE Win vs. Ohio State + Armando Salguero Drops Week 1 Reality Checks: Deshaun Watson's Future, Cam Ward's Struggles, and Jaxson Dart's Hype 14.09.2026 1t 5min

  Dan Dakich rips soft ESPN media crying over Texas, Ohio State, and Holly Rowe! The mainstream sports media goons are throwing a full-blown temper tantrum because Steve Sarkisian rushed through sideline duties after an epic comeback win over the #1 Buckeyes, but Dan is putting these whiny journalists in their place. Dan annihilates the media elites who care more about their precious 15-second PR soundbites than raw, unfiltered college football passion. Plus, Dan is joined by OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero to separate Week 1 knee-jerk reactions from long-term realities. They dive straight into the biggest overreactions across the league—and the storylines that are genuine cause for concern. First, they break down Deshaun Watson’s rough showing against Jacksonville, how much longer can the Titans stick with Cam Ward if his performance doesn't elevate and they examine the Giants' big win behind Jaxson Dart—are Dart and the G-Men truly legitimate contenders, or did they simply benefit from playing a porous Dallas defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Caitlin Clark Not Starting for Team USA Triggers RIDICULOUS Outrage 11.09.2026 1t 6min

  Kara Lawson is taking heat for not starting Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers or Angel Reese for Team USA—but Dan Dakich says the outrage is completely ridiculous. Team USA just dominated Hungary by 52 points, yet fans and media are demanding changes to a starting lineup that is clearly working. Dan explains why Lawson has every right to rely on her veteran players during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Plus, Sophie Cunningham’s podcast is returning under a new name, and Breanna Stewart delivers a refreshing message about the honor of representing the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Dan Dakich FIRES BACK as Mina Kimes Plays Victim Over Vrabel-Russini Scandal + SEC vs. LSU Standoff & Arch Manning's Redemption Run in Austin with Trey Wallace 10.09.2026 1t 4min

  Mina Kimes says the Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel scandal has created a negative narrative for women in sports media. Dan strongly disagrees and argues that the controversy is being used to push a broader victimhood narrative. Plus, Dan is joined by OutKick National College Sports Reporter Trey Wallace to break down two of the biggest storylines sending shockwaves through college football. First, Trey dives into the explosive legal and political feud between LSU, Lane Kiffin, and Greg Sankey’s SEC office. Did the Tigers officially bend the knee to the conference by leaving former NFL roster cuts off their 105-man list, or is this just a temporary truce? T Then, Trey sets the scene from Austin ahead of the massive Texas–Ohio State showdown. After a rough outing against the Buckeyes a year ago, what does Arch Manning need to prove on the national stage to silence the skeptics, justify the Heisman hype, and deliver a statement win for the Longhorns on home turf? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Weekly Unfiltered: Urban Meyer on Michigan's QB, Cathy Engelbert Resigns & Jake Butt Breaks Down Michigan's Wild Finish 10.09.2026 1t 12min

  Catch up on the absolute best moments from this week with Dan! From deep-dive college football breakdowns to major shakeups across professional sports, this episode covers the biggest stories making waves—and causing heated debates in our comment section. In this episode, Dan breaks down: Urban Meyer’s College Football Breakdown: Legendary coach Urban Meyer joins to give his unfiltered take on Michigan’s QB situation, the latest NCAA rule changes altering game strategy, and where college football is headed next. Cathy Engelbert Resigns as WNBA Commissioner: A deep dive into the major leadership shakeup in the WNBA. Why Cathy Engelbert is stepping down, what this means for the league's rapid growth and financial future, and where the WNBA goes from here. Jake Butt on Michigan’s Last-Second Thriller: Former Michigan tight end and All-American Jake Butt drops in to analyze the wild, controversial last-second win over Western Michigan. He shares what it takes to execute in high-stakes moments and gives an insider perspective on Michigan's game-ending sequence. Reading YouTube Comments: Dan dives straight into the YouTube comment section to answer your hot takes, wild theories, and most requested questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Urban Meyer BLASTS Michigan: “Western Michigan Won That Game” + Grassroots Power, Protecting Women’s Sports, and the Future of the WNBA with Rep. Laurel Libby 09.09.2026 1t 1min

  Urban Meyer joins Dan to break down the biggest storylines in college football, including Michigan’s controversial win over Western Michigan, Bryce Underwood’s rough start, Kyle Whittingham’s challenge at Michigan, and Oklahoma’s chances against the Wolverines. Plus, Urban gives his honest thoughts on the SEC’s legal fight with LSU, Lane Kiffin, the future of college football, the Save College Sports Act, Indiana’s rise, Dabo Swinney and Clemson. And Dan sits down with Maine State Representative Laurel Libby (R-Minot/Auburn), founder and Executive Director of the political action group Lead Maine. Rep. Libby breaks down her mission to "educate, equip, and empower Mainers to speak up and take action," detailing grassroots efforts to restore fairness and safeguard women's sports at the state level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Cathy Engelbert "RETIRES" As WNBA Commissioner After BOTCHING Caitlin Clark's Arrival + Controversial Clock Operations & Michigan's Offensive Diagnosis with Jake Butt 08.09.2026 52min

  WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is "retiring" at the conclusion of the calendar year, and Dan is calling it exactly what it is. On this explosive episode of Don't At Me, Dan breaks down why he believes Engelbert will go down as one of the worst commissioners in sports history. Did the refs get it right, or did Michigan get handed a free lifeline? Plus, Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan All-American tight end Jake Butt joins Dan to break down the most controversial clock-management call of the weekend. Then, Jake breaks down Michigan's offensive struggles step-by-step: Is it quarterback play, play-calling, line execution, or a critical lack of explosive playmakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Weekly Unfiltered: LSU vs. Everyone, Double-Standard Media, and Tom Luginbill's Heisman Vibe Check 03.09.2026 1t 10min

  This week on The Best of Don't@Me, Dan and Trey Wallace tackles the ultimate SEC toxic relationship: LSU against the rest of the conference. Plus, Dan digs into the sports media’s hypocrisy—why the loones in sports media crushed Jaxson Dart for introducing the President and no one says boo about the assault charges aganist Josh Jacobs? Later, we run through the weekly Stock Up / Stock Down segment (spoiler: hot takes are up, cold logic is way down). Finally, CFB analyst Tom Luginbill drops by to decipher the chaotic Heisman race and explain why your favorite quarterback probably isn't winning it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Is Netflix Speedrunning into ESPN 2.0? 02.09.2026 1t 6min

  Dan gives his unfiltered take on Ryan Clark, Elle Duncan, ESPN, and Netflix, breaking down why the streaming giant’s latest moves mimic the exact brand-destroying playbook that tanked legacy sports media. Is Netflix speedrunning its way into becoming ESPN 2.0? On this episode of Dan examines the platform's strategy and what it means for everyday sports fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  NFL Media Runs COVER For Josh Jacobs After BASHING Jaxson Dart + Lane’s Portal Pro League (Plus: Will the SEC Actually Kick LSU Out of the Conference?) 01.09.2026 54min

  Dan exposes the glaring double standard in modern sports coverage. When New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally, media figures like Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, and Dan Le Batard rushed to blast him on air. Yet, as Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faced domestic abuse allegations and subsequent charges, those same critics offered deafening silence. Plus, Dan brings on OutKick’s Trey Wallace to untangle the standard-issue chaos surrounding Lane Kiffin’s first offseason in Baton Rouge and they tackle Ross Dellenger's explosive report that rival SEC executives are threatening boycotts, probation, and lawsuits over LSU signing former pro players. Are conference rivals ready to push the nuclear option, or is this just elite-level SEC posturing before kickoff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  WNBA's Biggest HEADACHE Natasha Cloud Defends Chicago Sky Owner's Decision To BAN Enes Kanter + Irish Luck or Belichick Magic? (Plus: Why 28-Year-Old "Freshmen" are Ruining the Dorm Experience) 31.08.2026 50min

  Dan CRUSHES WNBA player Natasha Cloud as she speaks out for the first time following her explosive courtside altercation with Enes Kanter Freedom during the Chicago Sky/Indiana Fever game. Dan exposes the controversy, the owner's ban, and the blatant double standards taking over the WNBA. Dan sits down with ESPN CFB Analyst Tom Luginbill to decipher a wild Week Zero! First, they dive into Bill Belichick and UNC’s rainy, gritty 15-10 revenge win over TCU in Dublin. Is Coach Bill’s tar-heeled defense for real, or was that just a pint of Guinness-fueled luck that’s bound to wear off by Week 3? Plus, Tom breaks down the bizarre modern phenomenon of former NFL vets returning to college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Shane Beamer on CFB's NFL Rule Shakeup, LaNorris Sellers & Texts From Mom 30.08.2026 20min

  South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer joins Dan for a wide-ranging breakdown of the shifting college football landscape. Coach Beamer weighs in on the new SEC and Big Ten regulations regarding players returning from the NFL draft process, the sheer intensity of competing in the SEC, and what to expect from star quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Plus, Beamer pulls back the curtain on life as a coach's son—including the hilarious, unsolicited post-game feedback he still gets straight from his parents' text messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Matt Rhule: College Football's Rules Chaos, Bagel Debates & Coaching at Nebraska 29.08.2026 30min

  Having coached at both the collegiate level and in the pros, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule brings a unique perspective to the latest recruiting shakeup. Coach Rhule joins Dan to break down the Big Ten and SEC's decision to ban the recruitment of players who previously committed to the NFL, sharing what jumps out to him first in a landscape where player freedom, competitive balance, and moving rulebooks constantly collide. Plus, Coach Rhule chats about the unique reality of leading the Cornhuskers—where 90,000 "co-head coaches" offer unsolicited play calls at the grocery store—and weighs in on the ultimate old school recruiting debate: is a heavily-loaded bagel considered a quick snack or a full-blown meal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Good Good Golf & Callaway Trigger INSANE Backlash As Cancel Culture Returns + Matt Rhule on the SEC/Big Ten NFL Ban & The Wild West of College Recruiting 28.08.2026 1t 7min

  Dan calls out the massive corporate meltdown over Good Good Golf’s controversial Callaway ad as cancel culture has officially hit the golf world. While the commercial definitely missed the mark, the ridiculous backlash has gotten completely out of hand. Callaway severing ties, retailers stripping merchandise, and PGA Tour leadership panicking is absolute absurdity—Dan exposes the corporate hypocrisy and the unnecessary outrage. Plus, Having coached at both the collegiate level and in the pros, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule brings a unique perspective to the latest recruitment landscape shaking up the sport. Coach Rhule breaks down the Big Ten and SEC's decision to ban the recruitment of players who previously committed to the NFL, sharing what jumps out to him first in a landscape where player freedom, competitive balance, and moving rulebooks constantly collide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Enes Kanter Deemed A THREAT As WNBA Owner BANS Him From Chicago Sky Games + Shane Beamer on the SEC/Big Ten NFL Ban & College Football's Rapid Shift 27.08.2026 59min

  Dan breaks down the Chicago Sky's controversial decision to ban Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena following an altercation with Natasha Cloud. He exposes double standards and flaws in Sky owner Michael Alter's rationale, noting Alter compared stepping toward the court to shooting a gun while admitting he didn't even know if Freedom touched the floor. Plus, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer joins the show to weigh in on the wildest week in college football recruiting. We get his take on the SEC and Big Ten officially outlawing the recruitment of players who previously committed to the NFL, and whether he was surprised by LSU abstaining from the vote while Lane Kiffin aggressively target former pros under new legal injunctions. As a coach's son who grew up around the sport, Coach Beamer breaks down if the portal, NIL, and constant roster re-recruiting have altered the game beyond recognition. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Weekly Unfiltered: Crossing the Line: The WNBA Stunt, Big Ten/SEC Power Moves & NFL-to-CFB Chaos 27.08.2026 1t 8min

  It’s the Best of the Week, and Dan breaks down the wild headlines, heated debates, and massive moves shaking up the sports world. First, Dan dives into the courtside drama between Natasha Cloud and Enes Kanter Freedom. Will Cain drops by to debate whether Kanter overstepped with his WNBA draft stunt, while Royce White joins to discuss Kanter’s actions, the intentional testing of league loopholes, and why the WNBA faces such a hard time defining biological sex and gender identity within its governance. Then, we pivot to the college gridiron where the SEC and Big Ten issued ground-shaking statements, effectively slamming the door on former pro players returning to college football. Super Bowl champion Shaun Alexander weighs in on whether NFL players trying to head back to CFB is a symptom of NIL run amok or an inevitable product of the legal system. Plus, we round out the week with a fresh edition of Stock Up / Stock Down and hit the biggest headlines across the landscape! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Lane Kiffin & LSU EXPOSE The NCAA’s Lack of Authority Over College Football + Tim Brando On SEC & Big Ten Statements 26.08.2026 1t 20min

  Lane Kiffin is daring SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey to stop him as he exploits a massive NCAA loophole to bring former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright back to college football at LSU. Dan reacts to Kiffin’s unapologetic appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, which sparked immediate official statements from both the SEC and Big Ten attempting to block former pros. Plus, Broadcast legend Tim Brando joins Dan to dissect the fallout from the state court injunction that briefly paved the way for former Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright to seek a fifth year of eligibility with Lane Kiffin at LSU and they break down whether the power conferences have finally restored sanity to college football eligibility—or if a wave of state lawsuits is about to make the landscape even messier. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  WNBA Hypocrites Plotting To SQUASH Enes Kanter's Eligibility + Shaun Alexander on Cleveland’s QB Drama & Will Cain on Enes Kanter’s WNBA Ejection, Natasha Cloud & The Battle Over League Eligibility 25.08.2026 1t 23min

  The WNBA is facing MASSIVE backlash after reports reveal league sources privately deemed former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible for the 2027 draft while remaining silent publicly. Plus, former NFL MVP and 2-time First-Team All-Pro running back Shaun Alexander joins Dan to dive into the quarterback situation in Cleveland and whether running backs are finally being valued correctly by front offices heading into this season, or if the market still falls short for the league's top playmakers. And Host of Will Cain Country, Will Cain unpacks the escalating culture war surrounding the WNBA and is the SEC potentially breaking away from the NCAA and becoming their own league good for the conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Royce White BLASTS WNBA Over Heated Enes Kanter Freedom Clash 24.08.2026 1t 1min

  Former NBA player Royce White joins Dan to sound off on the viral WNBA controversy following Enes Kanter Freedom’s ejection from the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game. Having declared himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft to expose gender ideology in the WNBA, White calls out the league's hypocrisy while addressing Natasha Cloud's sideline confrontation and Kanter's defense of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  WNBA Media Fixation: Why Can’t Caitlin Clark Just Be Covered for Basketball? 20.08.2026 11min

  On this episode of Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich, Dan breaks down why mainstream media coverage of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark remains fixated on off-court politics and cheap narrative-spin rather than pure basketball. Following her candid ESPN interview with Malika Andrews—which aired shortly after Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas’s controversial hit to her throat—Clark voiced her frustration over constant mischaracterizations by the sports media ecosystem. Dan also exposes the bizarre double standards facing the WNBA following Sophie Cunningham’s comments on protecting women's sports alongside former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices