Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

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  Jaxson Dart’s Season is OVER, and the Woke Sports Media Is STILL Taking Shots 25.09.2026 16min

  First, the outrage mob bullied Texas quarterback Arch Manning into silence for simply laughing at a viral AI video. Now, media outlets and online trolls have set their sights on Giants QB Jaxson Dart, absurdly spinning his injury as "karma" or a "curse" because he introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in New Jersey a few months ago. Dan destroys this ridiculous sports media spin, exposes the hypocrisy, and brings unfiltered common sense back to sports talk. 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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  Dan Le Batard Is A Total HYPOCRITE While Attacking ESPN For Hiring White People 24.09.2026 40min

  On today's episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich breaks down the fallout after Dan Le Batard publicly ripped his former network over its NFL and college football coverage decisions. Instead of ignoring the shots, ESPN fired back with a rare public statement to Awful Announcing—leading Le Batard to double down. Dan dissects the entire feud, calling out the massive holes in Le Batard's narrative and exposing what's really driving the conflict. 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: Lane's Oxford Humiliation, Kapernick's Slave Trade, NFL Hot Takes with Craig Carton & Stock Up, Stock Down 24.09.2026 1j 11min

  Buckle up for the weekly unfiltered roundup where no topic is safe and zero hot takes are left behind. This week on The Best of Don't@ME: Oxford Blues: Lane Kiffin gets served a massive slice of humble pie right in his own backyard, and we are here to savor every single bite. Browns Being Browns: The legendary Craig Carton stops by to diagnose Cleveland's endless football comedy of errors and dish out his trademark, unfiltered NFL takes. The Kap Reaction: Colin Kaepernick turns the temperature all the way up by comparing the NFL combine to a slave auction—Dan breaks down the idiocy. Stock Up / Stock Down: We check the market on who is rising to glory and whose sports reputation is officially filing for Chapter 11. Grab a drink, turn the volume up, and enjoy the madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Caleb Williams LASHES OUT At Media Critics In Wake Of Crying Over His Hamstring Injury + Bruce Pearl on Senate’s College Sports Vote, Caleb Williams vs. Portnoy & Anti-Semitism Concerns 23.09.2026 56min

  Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, Arch Manning, and Texas Longhorns drive today's episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich! First, Dan reacts to Colin Cowherd's claim that Bears QB Caleb Williams is "carrying" the NFL. Dakich then breaks down the viral feud between Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. After Portnoy criticized Williams for his dramatic reaction to a hamstring injury, Williams clapped back on social media by reposting a jab about Portnoy's infamous Mississippi State pizza review incident—where a student hurled antisemitic slurs and pennies at Portnoy before being arrested and removed from the university. Plus, USIEA Chairman and Former Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on college athletics and culture. We break down Caleb Williams’ defensive social media back-and-forth with Dave Portnoy—including the controversy surrounding a reposted anti-Semitic trope—and examine Williams' mindset following his weekend injury. Plus, with the Protect College Sports Act advancing through key Senate procedural votes, Coach Pearl weighs in on whether federal legislation can finally bring real stability to the NIL era or if the system remains fundamentally broken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Colin Kaepernick & Ryan Clark Are Total MORONS Comparing The NFL Draft To Slave Trade 22.09.2026 44min

  Colin Kaepernick and Ryan Clark face backlash after comparing the NFL draft to slavery. On today's episode, Dan holds nothing back as he dismantles Colin Kaepernick’s absurd claims comparing the NFL draft and combine to the slave trade. Dan calls out Ryan Clark for enabling the narrative and points out the total lack of logic: how can a voluntary, multi-million-dollar professional sports league be compared to forced labor? Plus, Dan highlights the ultimate hypocrisy of Kaepernick calling the NFL an oppressive system while actively training and begging for a call to get back into it. 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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  Lane Kiffin's LSU HUMBLED & EMBARRASSED By Ole Miss 21.09.2026 1j

  Lane Kiffin HUMBLED as LSU falls to Ole Miss and Pete Golding earns a signature win in Oxford! On today's episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich reacts to Lane Kiffin's emotional postgame comments after losing a thriller in his return to Oxford. From blaming the fanbase to making defeat all about himself, Dan exposes why Kiffin remains overhyped despite never winning anything of note as a head coach.Plus, Dan is joined by Craig Carton to discuss the Browns not totally sucking and why no ones cares about Dianna Russini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian CAVES To Holly Rowe & The ESPN Bullies 18.09.2026 1j 2min

  Steve Sarkisian, Holly Rowe, ESPN, Arch Manning, and Texas football—why are sports getting so soft? On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich unloads on the sanitized, corporate-middle-manager state of modern college sports. Why are coaches apologizing for showing raw human emotion right after the biggest wins of their lives? Steve Sarkisian owes ESPN and reporters Laura Rutledge and Holly Rowe zero apologies, yet days later, he’s on Zoom acting like he committed a crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Sydney Sweeney & Arch Manning Have BROKEN Woke Sports Media + Lane Kiffin’s High-Stakes LSU Matchup & SEC Under-the-Radar Banger Games with Trey Wallace) 17.09.2026 1j 2min

  Arch Manning, Holly Rowe, Sydney Sweeney, and Novig spark media backlash! On this episode of Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich, Dan shreds the latest absurd outrage taking over sports culture. Nancy Armour and woke media critics are at it again. This time, they are going after Texas quarterback Arch Manning simply for laughing at a viral, AI-generated video of coach Steve Sarkisian slapping reporter Holly Rowe. At the same time, the mob is attacking prediction market Novig for using Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney in their latest advertisement. Dan breaks down the ridiculous outrage, exposes the massive hypocrisy in sports media regarding Title IX, and explains why it's time to start laughing back at these nutjobs. Trey Wallace joins Dan to break down a massive week in SEC football! First, they dive into the electric atmosphere building in Oxford as Lane Kiffin and LSU return for a showdown with Ole Miss. Plus, don't sleep on the rest of the schedule—Dan and Trey explain why Mississippi State vs. South Carolina and Florida vs. Auburn are games to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Weekly Unfiltered: Week 1 NFL Chaos, Sydney Sweeney’s Ad Backlash, and Arch Manning’s AI Apology 17.09.2026 1j 20min

  The ultimate unfiltered breakdown of the wild week in sports and pop culture. Dan brings together the biggest highlights, most contentious debates, and top interviews from across the show. First, OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero joins to dissect a wild NFL opening weekend, breaking down which early overreactions might actually be reality. Then, Dan runs through a brand-new edition of Stock Up, Stock Down, separating the week’s biggest winners from the falling frauds. In culture news, the panel tackles the internet-breaking backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s provocative new sportsbook campaign. Moving back to football, Dan analyzes which NFL and college head coaches are already feeling the heat on the hot seat, previews Lane Kiffin’s hostile homecoming as he returns to Oxford with LSU, and unpacks Arch Manning’s public apology over his viral AI video comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Arch Manning Laughed At ESPN's Holly Rowe & IMMEDIATELY Got Targeted By Woke Media + Week 1 Reality Check & Bucs Outlook with NFL Veteran Randy Grimes 16.09.2026 59min

  Arch Manning is in the middle of a massive media firestorm after admitting he found an AI-generated video of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian slapping sideline reporter Holly Rowe funny. The hyper-sensitive outrage machine immediately went into overdrive, but Dan is calling out the media crusade for what it really is: completely off the rails. Plus, Dan is joined by former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center and ProAthletesInRecovery.org founder Randy Grimes to break down Week 1 across the NFL through the lens of a former player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 1j 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 1j 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 1j 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 1j 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 1j 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 1j 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 1j 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