Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

Episoade

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  Cathy Engelbert DESTROYED Caitlin Clark's WNBA Momentum 19.08.2026 12min

  Dan pulls no punches on this episode of Don’t @ Me as he breaks down Cathy Engelbert’s job performance as WNBA Commissioner. From giving official letter grades on league growth and crisis management to analyzing player relations and the marketing of superstar Caitlin Clark, Dan evaluates how WNBA leadership is handling the historic surge in women's basketball. Has Commissioner Engelbert failed Caitlin Clark, the players, and the loyal fanbase? Plus, Dan calls out ESPN’s coverage of the WNBA and breaks down what must change to protect the product moving forward. 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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  Caitlin Clark Changed the WNBA Forever — So Why Does the League Keep Fighting It? 18.08.2026 15min

  Dan breaks down how Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark single-handedly transformed the WNBA into a mainstream powerhouse, driving unprecedented ratings, arena sellouts, and league-wide attention and growth. Yet despite this historic sports business boom, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve, WNBA legend Kelsey Plum, and many more continue to minimize her impact and push back, including her own coach Stephanie White. Instead of capitalizing on a golden era, WNBA leadership is actively sabotaging the greatest business miracle in sports history out of pure ego. 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 FAILURE: Cathy Engelbert & The League REFUSE To Define What A Woman Is 14.08.2026 59min

  he WNBA’s official "task force" met to answer a basic question—what is a woman?—on the heels of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham taking a stand to protect women's sports and former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. After failing to reach a conclusion, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s league blamed outside "hate and vitriol" and simply scheduled more meetings. On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan breaks down the absolute clown show as the WNBA continues to get in its own way. 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 Turmoil: Stephanie White Taught A LESSON By Caitlin Clark & Sophie Cunningham + NFL Offseason Drama, Preseason QB Battle & Vikings’ QB Shakeup with Armando Salguero 13.08.2026 59min

  Dan breaks down the hypocrisy surrounding the WNBA and the Indiana Fever as Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham step up to defend head coach Stephanie White. After White’s controversial response to Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington’s egregious foul on Cunningham, Dakich questions why Clark and Cunningham are better at defending their coach than White ever was at protecting her own players. Plus, OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) joins Dan to break down the latest storylines across the league. They dive into Mike Vrabel dodging questions about his offseason counseling and what it signals for the season ahead, whether Deshaun Watson is locked in as the Week 1 starter after landing the preseason Game 1 nod, and what Kyler Murray being named the Vikings' starter means for J.J. McCarthy’s future in Minnesota. 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: WNBA Circus, NFL Gold Jackets, and Inside the Ohtani Gambling Scandal 13.08.2026 31min

  Dan kicks things off by breaking down the ongoing drama surrounding the WNBA, examining why the league's off-court chaos and media circus are overshadowing the action on the floor. Then, he reacts to the latest NFL Hall of Fame inductees, celebrating the new Gold Jacket and the Chicago White Soxs retiring a number. Dan also takes a dive into the wild YouTube comment section to answer fan questions, address hot takes, and call out the internet's funniest trolls. Finally, the episode features a clip from the Mathew Bowyer inter, the Southern California bookmaker tied to the multi-million dollar Shohei Ohtani betting scandal. Bowyer breaks down his side of the story regarding Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, detailing how millions in wire transfers cleared and what really went on behind closed doors during the federal investigation. (Listen to the full interview here...https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kWCt1iJgs9NM5TYhLI89n?si=frK9k8_9RvqhPaxAEQqedw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Fever Coach Stephanie White ERUPTS On WNBA Media Coverage Amidst CONSTANT Scandals + Blueprint of a Champion: Ed McCaffrey on CMC, 49ers Rumors, and the RB Resurgence 12.08.2026 1h 4min

  Dan UNLOADS on Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White for her embarrassing backpedaling after failing to stand up for Sophie Cunningham following Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul. White blamed the "online community" for "twisting" her message. Plus, Ed weighs in on his son Christian entering Year 10 at age 30 and reacts to the viral conspiracy theory blaming a nearby electrical substation for the San Francisco 49ers' soft-tissue injuries. He offers a player’s perspective on navigating early training camp when a head coach like Kyle Shanahan is sidelined recovering, and shares his thoughts on whether massive new extensions for stars like Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, and Bijan Robinson signal that the running back position is officially back. 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 CIRCUS: Enes Kanter Declares, DiJonai Carrington SLAMS Sophie Cunningham, Stephanie White FOLDS + Inside the Ohtani Betting Scandal with Bookie Mathew Bowyer 10.08.2026 1h 1min

  Dan breaks down the latest embarrassing weekend for the WNBA on this epidode of Don't @ Me, starting with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom OFFICIALLY declaring for the WNBA Draft, quickly followed by Royce White. Plus, Dan Dakich breaks down the brutal hit on the court where Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington clotheslined Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, drew blood, got ejected, and then ran to Threads to claim "white privilege." All of this while Sports Illustrated claims Cunningham deserved it as "karma" for speaking out on biological males in women's sports. And Dan sits down with Mathew Bowyer, the Southern California bookmaker at the center of the $17 million sports betting scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Bowyer opens up about what was really going through his mind when $500,000 wire transfers began landing directly from accounts linked to Ohtani—addressing whether he assumed the superstar was secretly backing the wagers or if he simply chose not to pry as long as the payments cleared. He also weighs in on MLB and federal investigators clearing Ohtani almost instantly, sharing his perspective on whether investigators pushed back on his side of the story or if the focus was strictly on protecting baseball's biggest global star. 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 Scandal ERUPTS As Megan Rapinoe BASHES Sophie Cunningham & Riley Gaines 07.08.2026 46min

  Dan breaks down Megan Rapinoe's latest unhinged rant targeting Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham and OutKick's Riley Gaines over their stand to protect women's sports. As Cunningham catches heat for defending basic biology and common sense in female athletics, Rapinoe doubles down with her typical loud, delusional rhetoric as the discourse surrounding the WNBA becomes more ridiculous. Plus, Danny Z and The Hammer join us for another unhinged edition of "Shot Clock Violation." Can they deliver coherent sports commentary before the buzzer sounds, or will they get hit with a technical foul for sheer nonsense? Tune in to find out. 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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  Stephen A. Smith OBLITERATES The WNBA & Cheryl Reeve In Defense Of Sophie Cunningham + Steve Smith Sr. Tackles ESPN, First Take, and His Next Chapter & Sen. Eric Schmitt on the NIL Blueprint 06.08.2026 1h 2min

  Dan reacts to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith going off on Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve for wearing a "Trans Kids Belong" shirt against Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever. Stephen A. steps up to defend Cunningham, delivering a mainstream reality check that biological males simply do not belong in women’s sports. Plus, Former All-Pro receiver Steve Smith Sr. stops by to discuss potential high-profile slots across ESPN’s weekday sports slate, including First Take and Get Up. Dan gets Steve’s raw thoughts on expanding his media footprint and bringing his trademark intensity to the biggest daily debates in sports media. And U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (MO) joins Dan to answer why Washington is taking on college sports—breaking down what inspired him to step in and fix the growing chaotic issues around NIL, transfers, and the future of college athletics. 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:WNBA Controversy, Michele Tafoya's Experience At a Lynx game, Walking With a Big Leg & Clay’s $10M Challenge 06.08.2026 1h 1min

  This week on the Don't @ Me Best-Of: Dan breaks down the heat surrounding Sophie Cunningham, and former sideline reporter Michele Tafoya stops by to open up about her experience at a Lynx game, why sports are becoming exclusionary, and how women’s sports are being hijacked. Plus, Dan plays Stock Up/Stock Down, reacts to the Dodgers, and covers Tony Romo’s country club drinks and walking around the fair with a big leg. Finally, Clay Travis puts up $10 million for a WNBA team to play a high school boys' team. Tune in for the biggest moments of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Clay Travis & Dan Dakich DESTROY The WNBA's Hypocrisy Over $10 Million Dollar Bet 05.08.2026 1h 8min

  OutKick founder Clay Travis joins Dan to address his viral $10 million challenge proposing a head-to-head basketball matchup between the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces and a boys' high school state championship team. Travis breaks down how the offer highlights biological realities and media hypocrisy surrounding biological males in female athletics—a debate recently reignited by statements from Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham and Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve. Tune in for an unfiltered discussion on protecting women's sports, the logistics behind the $10M proposal, and the escalating lunacy surrounding the WNBA. 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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  Sophie Cunningham REFUSES To Back Down To WNBA & Media Bullies + Inside the Double Standard: Michele Tafoya on the WNBA 04.08.2026 1h 13min

  Michele Tafoya joins Dan to EXPOSE the deep hypocrisy within the WNBA and tackle the recent controversial storylines surrounding the league. Tafoya calls Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham a HERO for standing up for women's sports despite intense backlash from Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, Seattle Storm leadership, and activist critics. Together, Dan and Michele break down how unnecessary discourse is overtaking meritocracy in women's basketball and also calls out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on what she must do to restore the integrity of the game. 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's Stephanie White & Cheryl Reeve BETRAY Women Athletes, SHUN Sophie Cunningham + Leigh Ross Dakich: WNBA Culture Wars, Caitlin Clark, & Storm Owner Fine 03.08.2026 58min

  Dan breaks down the WNBA's latest controversy after Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White claimed she lacked sufficient biological information to comment on males playing women's sports. Dan is joined by his lovely wife, Leigh Ross-Dakich, as they expose the hypocrisy surrounding female athletics, press conference shutdowns, and how Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark's arrival brought unprecedented scrutiny to the league. 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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  Cathy Engelbert’s WNBA Is Unraveling: The Angel Reese & Paige Bueckers Gambling Disaster 31.07.2026 55min

  Dan exposes the WNBA clown show after the league posted—then deleted—a video of Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers betting on their upcoming game. The chaos escalates as Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton is suspended for harassing teenage fans wearing supporting Sophie Cunningham and women's sports. Plus, Rep. August Pfluger and Congress slam WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert over her weak response regarding the safety of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. 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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  Is Ryan Clark's WAR With ESPN Just Beginning? 30.07.2026 19min

  Will Ryan Clark actually take ESPN to court? Following his messy departure and HIS OWN claims of being fired "without cause," speculation is growing over whether Clark could launch a lawsuit against his former network—drawing comparisons to Sage Steele’s past legal battle. Dan breaks down why those legal rumors fall flat, especially as ESPN moves former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. into Clark's prominent show slots. Tune in as Dan dismantles the narrative surrounding Ryan Clark’s exit on Don't @ Me. 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: The Ryan Clark Shockwave, LeBron’s Philly Blockbuster and Tarheel Football Disaster 30.07.2026 50min

  Dan brings you the weekly Best of Show, packing the absolute biggest headlines across basketball, media, and college football into one jam-packed episode. First up, the media landscape was rocked this week by the abrupt mid-show layoff of NFL analyst Ryan Clark. Dan reacts to the shockwave surrounding Clark's exit and what it signals for sports broadcasting. Then, the focus shifts to the NBA after a landscape-shifting move. Dan and Anthony Gargano measures the level of excitement in Philadelphia following LeBron James’ decision to sign with the 76ers. Is it officially "Finals or Bust" in Philly? And evaluate how LeBron and Jaylen Brown will fit together on the floor, breaks down why the Eastern Conference might now be wide open, and tips his cap to 76ers executive Mike Gansey for pulling off the high-profile signing. Finally, Dan wraps up with a look across the broader sports map: addressing the ongoing leadership challenges facing the WNBA, followed by a brutally honest projection on why North Carolina Football is in for a long, painful season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Dan Dakich SLAMS Article Defending WNBA Commish Cathy Engelbert's Handling of Caitlin Clark + 49ers Crash & Burn, Insider Secrets, and Panic in Tampa Bay with Armando Salguero 29.07.2026 1h 2min

  WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert continues to face intense scrutiny for her leadership missteps, especially surrounding Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. But despite mounting criticism, some in the media are rushing to shield her. Dan calls out a controversial column by Candace Buckner of The Athletic, who claims Cathy doesn't need to be the players' "bestie" to deserve credit for the league's booming success. Plus, Dan breaks down the wildest stories shaking up the NFL off-season alongside OutKick Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero. First, they dissect the strange timeline surrounding Kyle Shanahan’s serious car accident. How did a head coach’s crash stay hidden for nearly two weeks, and does the media silence raise a major credibility issue for NFL insiders who might have sat on the story? And they head south to evaluate the chaos brewing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With star defensive tackle Vita Vea demanding a trade and quarterback Baker Mayfield admitting he’ll hit free agency next offseason after contract talks stalled, how deep should Bucs fans' panic run? 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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  ESPN’s Monica McNutt Just Made the WORST Caitlin Clark Take Yet + Is Philly the King of the East? Anthony Gargano on LeBron James & Jaylen Brown 28.07.2026 1h 8min

  ESPN host Monica McNutt is under EXTREME heat after claiming Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark needs to show more "accountability and self-awareness." Dan destroys this narrative, exposing ESPN’s double standards and the ongoing jealousy across the WNBA. Plus, Philadelphia sports radio legend and ALL CITY host Anthony Gargano joins Dan to breaks down the blockbuster signing of LeBron James to the 76ers. Whether the 76ers are now the consensus favorites in the Eastern Conference Managing star power: Will Jaylen Brown and LeBron James make it work or clash on the floor? 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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  Caitlin Clark's ESPN Interview EXPOSES WNBA Jealousy + Lights Out in Training Camp & Brandon Aiyuk’s Future with Shawne Merriman 27.07.2026 1h 22min

  In a recent sit-down with ESPN, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is finally breaking her silence on the media's "false characterization" of her and the non-stop off-the-court drama in the WNBA. Dan breaks down how WNBA player jealousy is the REAL culprit in continuing to derail the conversation from actual basketball. Plus, NFL training camps are officially underway! 3x All-Pro linebacker Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman joins Dan to look back at his most memorable training camp moments and break down what players really go through during summer prep. Plus, the guys dive into the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga—did the 49ers WR fumble the bag, and where will he actually play this season? 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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  USA Today's Nancy Armour's GROSS Attack On Caitlin Clark & Her Fans Is The WORST Sports Take Ever 24.07.2026 58min

  USA Today’s Nancy Armour is under fire after claiming Caitlin Clark’s fans are "white nationalists" and demanding Clark apologize for her fanbase. To make matters worse, Armour inexplicably invoked the 1955 tragic murder of Emmett Till—before issuing a quiet Instagram apology. Dan breaks down the utter absurdity of the media's attack on Caitlin Clark, the Emmett Till comparison, and Armour's forced apology. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices