Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich

2× NBA Champion and 12× NBA All-Star, Isiah Thomas joins Dan to chop it up about everything — from IU football, Thanksgiving dinner at Coach Knight's home, the dreaded Zig-Zag drills and gambling in the NBA and why the problem may get worse. Pull up a chair and listen in — this one’s pure hoops wisdom and truth from one of the coldest to ever do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Amon-Ra St. Brown is apologizing for anyone offended by his Trump Dance celebration on Sunday vs Washington with President Donald Trump in attendance. Plus, ESPN CFB Analyst, Tom Luginbill on who will be the first domino to fall for CFB teams looking to hire a head coach, Michigan State vacating wins and not Michigan and despite all the coaching changes, how much can NIL play a role in keeping a recruiting class together for a school without a coach for the future in place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Oh boy! The liberals are losing their minds because Pat McAfee had President Trump on his show! Pat’s doing what real media should do talking to everybody, but you already know that was going to upset the usual suspects. Plus, NBA Analyst, Ryan Hollins shares his thoughts on the Mavs firing Nico Harrison, changes to the NBA All-Star format and how likely is an OKC repeat as Finals champs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Bill Belichick is starting to turn things around in Chapel Hill. After starting the season 2-5, the Tar Heels have won their last 2 games against ACC opponents. On top of that, Belichick’s girlfriend was throwing some SHADE at little woke loser Pablo Torre while on the sidelines this past weekend. Plus, ESPN College Basketball Analyst, Fran Fraschilla joins Dan to discuss the biggest surprise through the first week of the season and is there a mid-major that can be a legitimate second-weekend NCAA Tournament threat? And OutKick Reporter, Dan Zaksheske in Ann Arbor covering Michigan girls high school volleyball playoff game that included a trans-identifying male player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Stephen A is saying the quiet part out loud. He says he’s “incredibly proud” of how First Take has become a diverse “pipeline” of talent — black folks, white folks, women, the list goes on. Plus, OutKick Senior NFL Writer, Armando Salguero with the latest headline around the NFL. Which HC's seat is the hottest, what's going on with the Bills and is Drake Maye an MVP candidate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", McAfee goes off on ESPN talent over YouTube TV/ESPN dispute and Penn Entertainment and ESPN are ending their deal. Which means RIP ESPN BET. Plus, Shot Clock Violation, with Danny Z and Hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Ever since Deion Sanders showed up in Boulder, the Colorado football program has been living under the bright lights. But now sitting at 3–6 after getting smacked around two weeks in a row, the Buffs have decided to shut it down. No players. No assistants. No media access. Plus, NBC Sports “Big Ten Saturday Night” Analyst, Todd Blackledge on who will be the first domino to fall for teams looking to hire a head coach and are there any openings where you just see a great fit for a coach searching for his next opportunity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Angel City FC captains bash Elizabeth Edy for her op-ed and Todd McShay raises valid point about how ESPN treats former employees. Plus, Host “The Michele Tafoya Podcast”, Michele Tafoya on which gets a resolution quicker: The gov’t shutdown or the Disney/YT TV carriage dispute and thoughts on Angel City FC players bashing their own teammate for saying men shouldn’t play in the NWSL? And Host ESPN Chicago’s “Waddle And Silvy”, Marc Silverman shares his thoughts on Ben Johnson in Chicago and do the Bears finally have their franchise QB in Caleb Williams or is the jury still out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but Stephen A. Smith is playing the race card…agian! and we’re not even a month into the NBA season, and the Memphis Grizzlies have already suspended Ja Morant for conduct detrimental to the team. Plus, UNLV Basketball Head Coach, Josh Pastner joins Dan to discuss his first season as UNLV head coach and as we tip off this season, what stands out the most about the current landscape of college basketball compared to a couple of years ago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Woke Ryan Clark takes a dig at Gov. Landry and Charlie Kirk on First Take and friend of the show, Charles Barkley, UNLOADED on the current crop of NBA players - labels today’s stars “UNCOACHABLE” and “BUMS” because they can’t handle any form of constructive criticism by coaches. Plus, Shot Clock Violation with Danny Z and Hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan's been yelling about this for years! Load management is one of the dumbest concepts, and it has hurt the modern NBA’s image almost more than anything. Michael Jordan sat down with Mike Tirico and shared his insight on why load management wasn’t even a thought for the era of 80s and 90s stars. Plus, Legendary former Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim joins the show to share why he wants to see the NCAA Tournament expanded and breaks down the key differences between G League and European players. Plus, his thoughts on how college basketball continues to evolve in the new era of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Dan starts today off with a little beef. We’ve got Kendrick Perkins firing shots again! This time at Ja Morant. The ESPN “Analyst” is out here claiming he’s a big reason why Ja is a superstar in the league. And you already know Ja wasn’t going to sit quietly. Plus, Broadcasting Legend, Kevin Harlan shares his thoughts on the recent arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier and how will the NFL and NBA’s global push change the job for broadcasters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", 18 Innings! Game 3 of the World Series was bonkers, Shohei Ohtani gambling series faces hurdles as execs fear jeopardizing MLB relationship and Friend of the show, Craig Carton, believes it’s NECESSARY for ESPN to divest from ESPN BET “IMMEDIATELY” in the wake of the Terry Rozier point shaving scandal that has ROCKED the NBA landscape! Plus, OutKick National College Sports Reporter, Trey Wallace on how the LSU situation deteriorate so quickly, Michigan and Sherrone Moore just pulled their NCAA appeals in the sign-stealing case. What does that timing tell you about their MO and is Steve Sarkisian going to the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", The NBA is a rudderless ship under Commissioner Adam Silver! This isn’t business as usual. And now we see a huge FBI investigation involving a sitting head coach, a player, former players involved in alleged gambling rings and prop-bet manipulation and LSU fires Brian Kelly after shocking weekend in Baton Rouge. Plus, Former Caporegime of NY Colombo Crime Family, Michael Franzese joins Dan to share his thoughts on the recent NBA investigation involving mafia-backed poker and sports-betting schemes, and walks us through how a criminal organisation might build such a scheme from the ground up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Stephen A. points a finger at Trump for NBA gambling scandal and Woody Johnson shreds Justin Fields at NFL owners meeting. Plus, Art Schlichter on his fall from football and the cost of gambling. 3x Super Bowl Champion, Randy Cross joins Dan to discuss the UCLA's chances against the Hoosiers and thoughts on the NBA gambling story. And Friday's edition of Shot Clock Violation with Danny Z and Hammer and Screencaps recap with Joe Kinsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Portland Trail Blazers HEAD COACH Chauncey Billups and NBA player Terry Rozier have been ARRESTED by the FBI for their participation in an illegal gambling ring and the NCAA approved a rule change permitting athletes and athletic department staff to wager on professional sports. Plus, OutKick National College Sports Reporter, Trey Wallace on the NCAA approving a rule change permitting athletes and athletic department staff to wager on professional sports starting Nov. 1 and will Lane Kiffin be the Ole Miss head coach next season? And 5x First Team All-Pro, Steve Tasker shares his thoughts on the state of the AFC East and how far will the NFL push for more International Games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", McAfee talking about the old white guys at ESPN hating him, the dreaded "Vot of Confidence" to save Auburn HC Hugh Freeze and Plus, College Football Hall of Fame Coach, Coach LouHoltz shares his thoughts on who's the best team in the Big Ten & country right now Ohio St or Indiana and is this a one and done season for Bill Belichck at UNC? And Co-Host “First Things First”, Chris Broussard joins Dan to discuss Daniel Jones for MVP?? and will the Ravens figure it out this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on "Don't@ME", Stephen A. shreds LeBron, Sean Payton takes jab at NYG backup QB Russell and the Kamala book tour continues. Plus, CBS Sports NFL Analyst, Charles Davis on Cam Ward continuing to struggle with the Titans and how Titans organization ensure they give him the help he needs across the board and how have the 49ers continued to win at this level despite all their injuries? And 2x NBA Champion and Lakers broadcaster, Mychal Thompson on what to expect with Luka this year given the full offseason with the Lakers and what impact do you see this year’s #1 pick Cooper Flagg having for the Mavs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finebaum Melts Down Over Curt Cignetti’s New Massive Indiana Contract + Dan Zaksheske, Jason Hammer, Joe Kinsey, & Terann Hilow | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barkley GOES OFF on NCAA: Letting Athletes Bet Is INSANE + Armando Salguero & Tim Brando join the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices