The Dan Dakich Show Podcast

The Dan Dakich Show

This show takes no prisoners and does not suffer fools. Decades of experience in major college basketball, and a rolodex to match. The big names visit this show. Passionate about Indiana basketball, the Chicago Cubs, the lovely Leigh Ross-Dakich, and his kids. Opinions about everything, afraid of nothing.

  • 2 hours 18 minutes
    IU/Northwestern preview + Does the Big Ten need to bring back conferences?

    (00:00-22:55) – Query & Company opens on a hump day Wednesday with Jake Query and Jimmy Cook discussing last night’s loss for the Purdue Boilermakers against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Also, they discuss Butler almost pulling off an upset at Connecticut last night and ponder the idea of Dan Hurley becoming one of the most annoying/hated college basketball coaches with his sideline antics and comments.

    (22:55-38:06) – Play-by-Play broadcaster Brandon Gaudin joins Query & Company to preview tonight’s game for Indiana against Northwestern. Jake and Jimmy ask Brandon for his opinion on the future of Mike Woodson, labels Michigan as one of the best teams in the country at adapting from game-to-game on what it needs to do in order to win, the performance issues of east coast teams after playing on the west coast, and him putting together a one shining moment video during the pandemic.

    (38:06-46:38) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Jimmy by highlighting what some people have said about Lou Anarumo in the last couple of years, including a player that is still in action this weekend in the NFL.

    (46:38-1:08:50) – Earlier in the program, Jake and Jimmy were discussing the Purdue Boilermakers loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. They discuss one thing that they failed to mention during that conversation. It leads to a conversation about the future of the Big Ten when it comes to conference alignment and potentially going back to something the conference used to do.

    (1:08:50-1:23:51) – Yesterday the Indianapolis Colts made it official that Lou Anarumo will be the team’s next defensive coordinator. Who does it benefit? How is it beneficial to the Colts? Are the Bengals statistics underneath Anarumo indicative on him or the players he was working with? Jake and Jimmy discuss.

    (1:23:51-1:34:39) – Hour number two concludes with Jake and Jimmy discussing something that was brought up in the YouTube chat. Is Indiana still considered a blue blood program in college basketball?

    (1:34:39-1:57:52) – Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to discuss if he’s returning to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine solely for Taco Bell Cantina. He also identifies Lou Anarumo as the best hire this offseason, previews the upcoming AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, assesses Anthony Richardson’s decision to work with the same guy who changed Josh Allen’s mechanics, and admits that this upcoming season could be the last chance for Richardson to prove he belongs as in the NFL.

    (1:57:52-2:08:11) – Last week Jake did some researching trying to figure out if Colts fans would be reimbursed with the Colts losing a home game to go to Berlin next season. It leads to them wondering how the Pacers got selected to play in Paris tomorrow and Saturday.

    (2:11:31-2:18:22) – Today’s show ends with the JCook Plays of the Day and JMV joining the guys in studio to preview his show!

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    22 January 2025, 8:17 pm
  • 35 minutes 41 seconds
    Best Of Query & Company - Wednesday 1/22/25

    Today’s Best of Features:

    (00:00-13:47) – Play-by-Play broadcaster Brandon Gaudin joins Query & Company to preview tonight’s game for Indiana against Northwestern. Jake and Jimmy ask Brandon for his opinion on the future of Mike Woodson, labels Michigan as one of the best teams in the country at adapting from game-to-game on what it needs to do in order to win, the performance issues of east coast teams after playing on the west coast, and him putting together a one shining moment video during the pandemic.

    (13:47-35:41) – Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to discuss if he’s returning to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine solely for Taco Bell Cantina. He also identifies Lou Anarumo as the best hire this offseason, previews the upcoming AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, assesses Anthony Richardson’s decision to work with the same guy who changed Josh Allen’s mechanics, and admits that this upcoming season could be the last chance for Richardson to prove he belongs as in the NFL.

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    22 January 2025, 7:54 pm
  • 2 hours 18 minutes
    Indianapolis Colts Hire Lou Anarumo + CFP Recap! Stephen Holder, Ben Baby, and Scott Agness Join!

    (00:00-24:46) – Query & Company opens on another frigid day with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison discussing yesterday’s news that the Indianapolis Colts have hired Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator. They also touch on last night’s College Football Playoff Championship Game between Notre Dame and Ohio State.

    (24:46-36:39) – ESPN’s Ben Baby joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to discuss what type of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was in Cincinnati, assesses how much of a say he had in Cincinnati with personnel decisions, believes that the front office didn’t assist him in replacing some key veterans the last two seasons, and labels the secondary as the most important position group in an Anarumo led defense.

    (36:39-46:00) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Jimmy discussing the upcoming two games for the Indiana Pacers in Paris against the San Antonio Spurs. They debate on what the team should do with the trade deadline nearing.

    (46:00-1:07:57) – Stephen Holder from ESPN makes his weekly appearance on the program to share his thoughts on the Colts hiring Lou Anarumo yesterday. He reveals what Kenny Moore told him after the hiring and that Shane Steichen was the person leading the search for the defensive coordinator. Additionally, he assesses how much say he feels like Lou Anarumo will have when he gets into the building as he starts evaluating the roster.

    (1:07:57-1:23:51) – Earlier in the program, Jake and Jimmy were discussing the CFP Championship Game, but Jimmy had a question for Jake that they didn’t discuss. They have a conversation that ties Notre Dame and the Indiana Pacers together.

    (1:23:51-1:34:06) – Hour number two concludes with Jake and Jimmy discussing what this offseason should look like for the Indianapolis Colts now that they have hired Lou Anarumo.

    (1:34:06-1:57:44) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to share some of his takeaways from walking around Paris the last two days, explains what the team has done since arriving on Sunday afternoon, doesn’t believe that the Pacers will have any issues adjusting when they get back to the United States, and highlights a couple things that interest him with how the Pacers will operate moving forward since they are fully healthy finally.

    (1:57:44-2:11:31) – Last night Jake started wondering if there has ever been a football coach in Indiana have a former player with a college football championship and Super Bowl within the same year. Once they finish pondering that, Jake asks Jimmy to share his emotions about Notre Dame’s loss to Ohio State.  

    (2:11:31-2:18:43) – Today’s show ends with the JCook Plays of the Day and JMV joining the guys in studio to preview his show!

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    21 January 2025, 8:31 pm
  • 48 minutes 40 seconds
    Best Of Query & Company - Tuesday 1/21/25

    Today’s Best of Features:

    (00:00-08:39) – ESPN’s Ben Baby joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to discuss what type of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was in Cincinnati, assesses how much of a say he had in Cincinnati with personnel decisions, believes that the front office didn’t assist him in replacing some key veterans the last two seasons, and labels the secondary as the most important position group in an Anarumo led defense.

    (08:39-28:41) – Stephen Holder from ESPN makes his weekly appearance on the program to share his thoughts on the Colts hiring Lou Anarumo yesterday. He reveals what Kenny Moore told him after the hiring and that Shane Steichen was the person leading the search for the defensive coordinator. Additionally, he assesses how much say he feels like Lou Anarumo will have when he gets into the building as he starts evaluating the roster.

    (28:41-48:40) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to share some of his takeaways from walking around Paris the last two days, explains what the team has done since arriving on Sunday afternoon, doesn’t believe that the Pacers will have any issues adjusting when they get back to the United States, and highlights a couple things that interest him with how the Pacers will operate moving forward since they are fully healthy finally.

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    21 January 2025, 7:42 pm
  • 2 hours 16 minutes
    CFP Championship Game Preview + NFL Playoff Takeaways! Eric Froton, Don Fischer, and Mike Chappell Join!

    (00:00-23:40) – Query & Company opens on Martin Luther King Jr. Dar with Jake Query and Jimmy Cook discussing Jimmy’s emotions this week with Notre Dame playing the in the CFP Championship Game and the Kansas City Chiefs playing in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. Additionally, they touch on Indiana’s overtime win over Ohio State and Purdue’s road win in Oregon on Saturday.

    (23:40-37:01) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins Query & Company to recap Indiana’s win over Ohio State on Friday night in overnight, credits Luke Goode for stepping up as the team’s vocal leader, explains what Anthony Leal brings to the starting lineups, states that IU cannot overlook Northwestern even though they are reeling right now, and previews tonight’s College Football Championship Game between Notre Dame and Ohio State.

    (37:01-46:34) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake stating a takeaway from watching Jayden Daniels play on Saturday night. He ties it to why Colts fans should be optimistic about Anthony Richardson.

    (46:34-1:13:03) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins the program to discuss if there has been an update on Braden Smith’s situation, ranks where tight end ranks on the offseason checklist of positions to address, believes that E.J. Speed and Ryan Kelly won’t be back next season, states that this team needs to go out and sign some veterans instead of the splashy names, and shares his observations from watching the divisional round playoff games over the weekend.

    (1:13:03-1:21:24) – Jake and Jimmy focus on tonight’s CFP Championship Game by discussing how much of a chance Notre Dame has against Ohio State. They lay out what the Fighting Irish must do tonight against the Buckeyes to pull off the upset.

    (1:21:24-1:30:13) – Hour number two concludes with Jake, Jimmy, and Eddie discussing the Indiana Pacers trip to Paris for two games against the San Antonio Spurs. Additionally, they touch on the growth from Bennedict Mathurin this season.

    (1:30:13-1:52:54) – Jake and Jimmy kick off the final the final hour of the show by discussing yesterday’s Buffalo Bills win over the Baltimore Ravens. Jake and Eddie ask Jimmy if he was rooting for Buffalo or Baltimore yesterday. Additionally, they discuss the comments made by UCLA head coach Mick Cronin about team’s traveling from the east coast to the west coast.

    (1:52:54-2:07:44) – NBC Sports college football analyst, Eric Froton, joins the program to share one of his best bets for tonight’s game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, doesn’t believe that Notre Dame doesn’t have to totally play ball control in order to defeat Ohio State, provides the blue print for the Fighting Irish to defeat the Buckeyes, and evaluates the tight ends in the 2025 NFL Draft Class with the Colts in dire need of one.  

    (2:07:44-2:16:29) – Today’s show ends with the JCook Plays of the Day and JMV joining the guys in studio to preview his show!

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    20 January 2025, 8:13 pm
  • 53 minutes 18 seconds
    Best Of Query & Company - Monday 1/20/25

    Today’s Best of Features:

    (00:00-12:53) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins Query & Company to recap Indiana’s win over Ohio State on Friday night in overnight, credits Luke Goode for stepping up as the team’s vocal leader, explains what Anthony Leal brings to the starting lineups, states that IU cannot overlook Northwestern even though they are reeling right now, and previews tonight’s College Football Championship Game between Notre Dame and Ohio State.

    (12:53-38:41) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins the program to discuss if there has been an update on Braden Smith’s situation, ranks where tight end ranks on the offseason checklist of positions to address, believes that E.J. Speed and Ryan Kelly won’t be back next season, states that this team needs to go out and sign some veterans instead of the splashy names, and shares his observations from watching the divisional round playoff games over the weekend.

    (38:41-53:17) – NBC Sports college football analyst, Eric Froton, joins the program to share one of his best bets for tonight’s game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, doesn’t believe that Notre Dame doesn’t have to totally play ball control in order to defeat Ohio State, provides the blue print for the Fighting Irish to defeat the Buckeyes, and evaluates the tight ends in the 2025 NFL Draft Class with the Colts in dire need of one.  

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    20 January 2025, 7:57 pm
  • 2 hours 16 minutes
    Pacers Beat Pacers + Notre Dame/Ohio State Preview! Stephanie White, Tony Simeone, and Kevin Bowen Join!

    (00:00-25:34) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s win for the Indiana Pacers over the Detroit Pistons. They also discuss the upcoming schedule for Indiana after being booed off the court on Tuesday night and fans chanting for Mike Woodson to be fired.

    (25:34-41:34) – Voice of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Tony Simeone, makes his Query & Company debut ahead of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship game to preview the game against Ohio State. He agrees with Jake that Notre Dame has been even keeled during the CFP because of every game since the Northern Illinois loss being a playoff game, explains how Marcus Freeman has evolved as a head coach, and does believe there is one area offensively where Notre Dame has an advantage versus Ohio State.

    (41:34-45:58) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Jimmy discussing the scuffle after the Pacers beat the Pistons and play what Obi Toppin had to say in his postgame radio interview.

    (45:58-1:08:26) – Last night Jake posted on X asking people when the last time they ate Long John Silvers. He asks Jimmy and Eddie the last time they consumed it. They then pivot back to the Indiana Hoosiers and how important this upcoming stretch is for Mike Woodson to get the season back on track. If not, it leads to a conversation about how the Hoosiers will handle Woodson’s departure.

    (1:08:26-1:25:29) – For the second consecutive week, Jake and Jimmy take you around the country with another Two-Minute Drill! This week’s trip has stops in Baltimore, Buffalo, Dallas, Detroit, Kansas City, and Los Angeles. They preview some of this weekend’s NFL Playoff matchups and what’s going on with Jerry Jones and Deion Sanders.

    (1:25:29-1:30:18) – Last night it was revealed that Mackenzie Mgbako liked a post on Instagram of the IU fans chanting fire Mike Woodson. Jake and Jimmy share their thoughts on it.

    (1:30:18-1:54:17) – Kevin Bowen from the Wake-Up Call with KB and Andy joins the show for his weekly appearance to discuss the latest news regarding the Colts defensive coordinator search. He explains which candidates would probably command some sort of roster overhaul on that side of the ball and then discusses how he is feeling about Notre Dame’s game on Monday night against Ohio State.

    (1:54:17-2:09:10) – Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White joins Query & Company to discuss news from yesterday about the franchise getting their own training facility, explains what the investment says about the Simon family, loves the growth recently around the league with multiple franchises building new facilities, provides an update on what some of her players are doing during the off-season, and .  

    (2:09:10-2:16:35) – Today’s show ends with the JCook Plays of the Day and JMV joining the guys in studio to preview his show!

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    17 January 2025, 8:34 pm
  • 45 minutes 30 seconds
    Best Of Query & Company - Friday 1/17/25

    Today’s Best of Features:

    (00:00-14:45) – Voice of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Tony Simeone, makes his Query & Company debut ahead of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship game to preview the game against Ohio State. He agrees with Jake that Notre Dame has been even-keeled during the CFP because of every game since the Northern Illinois loss being a playoff game, explains how Marcus Freeman has evolved as a head coach, and does believe there is one area offensively where Notre Dame has an advantage versus Ohio State.

    (14:45-31:42) – For the second consecutive week, Jake and Jimmy take you around the country with another Two-Minute Drill! This week’s trip has stops in Baltimore, Buffalo, Dallas, Detroit, Kansas City, and Los Angeles. They preview some of this weekend’s NFL Playoff matchups and what’s going on with Jerry Jones and Deion Sanders.

    (31:42-45:29) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Forbes Sports joins Query & Company to preview tonight’s big game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons. Additionally, he explains the current salary cap situation for the team, believes that if they are able to add a significant upgrade to the roster then they should capitalize on it, and doesn’t believe that the team wants to go into the luxury tax just yet.

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    17 January 2025, 8:24 pm
  • 2 hours 9 minutes
    How important is Caleb Furst to Purdue's success + Pacers at Pistons preview!

    (00:00-27:30) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison discuss the injury report tonight for the Indiana Pacers and Bennedict Mathurin’s suspension. Additionally, they discuss Purdue’s comeback win last night and the importance of Caleb Furst since entering the starting lineup. Finally, they touch on the passing of legendary broadcast Bob Uecker.

    (27:30-37:38) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to recap last night’s come from behind victory for the Purdue Boilermakers, echoes Jake’s point from earlier in the show on how important Caleb Furst’s insertion into the starting lineup has been, assesses where Purdue ranks within the Big Ten after a few conference games, and evaluates the job Matt Painter has done this season.

    (37:38-48:16) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake sharing a story as to how Bob Uecker is tied to Indianapolis.

    (48:16-1:08:42) – Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the program to explain what Bob Uecker meant to him when he was growing up in Wisconsin, highlights one theme he has noticed with the known candidates that the Indianapolis Colts are meeting with for the defensive coordinator position, states that Chris Ballard has to completely overhaul the secondary to help whichever candidate they hire, and provides his take on the competition that the Colts will bring in for Anthony Richardson.

    (1:08:42-1:24:37) – Earlier in the day it was announced that the Indiana Fever will be building their own training facility. Jake and Jimmy explain what they know about the details and Jake provides some concerns he has with the facility going to cost $78-million dollars. Also, Jake has an answer from the Colts about how the franchise will be reimbursing season ticket holders for the lost home game in Berlin.

    (1:24:37-1:29:37) – Hour two of the program concludes with Jake sharing another story of going to court and credits Big Glen for finding the case that resulted in him being detained for almost two days.

    (1:29:37-1:52:18) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Forbes Sports joins Query & Company to preview tonight’s big game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons. Additionally, he explains the current salary cap situation for the team, believes that if they are able to add a significant upgrade to the roster then they should capitalize on it, and doesn’t believe that the team wants to go into the luxury tax just yet.

    (1:52:18-2:03:18) – At the tail end of the previous segment, Jake and Jimmy started talking about IU basketball. Jake shares a realization that he had about the head coaching job with IU basketball following something Jimmy said. Once he explains his thoughts Jimmy reacts to what Jake said.  

    (2:03:18-2:09:50) – Today’s show ends with the JCook Plays of the Day and previewing tomorrow’s show!

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    16 January 2025, 8:39 pm
  • 42 minutes 38 seconds
    Best Of Query & Company - Thursday 1/16/25

    Today’s Best of Features:

    (00:00-09:12) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to recap last night’s come from behind victory for the Purdue Boilermakers, echoes Jake’s point from earlier in the show on how important Caleb Furst’s insertion into the starting lineup has been, assesses where Purdue ranks within the Big Ten after a few conference games, and evaluates the job Matt Painter has done this season.

    (09:12-26:29) – Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the program to explain what Bob Uecker meant to him when he was growing up in Wisconsin, highlights one theme he has noticed with the known candidates that the Indianapolis Colts are meeting with for the defensive coordinator position, states that Chris Ballard has to completely overhaul the secondary to help whichever candidate they hire, and provides his take on the competition that the Colts will bring in for Anthony Richardson.

    (26:29-42:37) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Forbes Sports joins Query & Company to preview tonight’s big game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons. Additionally, he explains the current salary cap situation for the team, believes that if they are able to add a significant upgrade to the roster then they should capitalize on it, and doesn’t believe that the team wants to go into the luxury tax just yet.

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    16 January 2025, 7:45 pm
  • 28 minutes 57 seconds
    Former Indiana Hoosier, Brian Evans, Joins Query & Company!

    Former Indiana Hoosier Brian Evans joins Query & Company to assess where things are at right now with the IU basketball program, explains what he is seeing right now from the product on the floor, doesn’t believe Indiana did not explore enough candidates back during the last hiring cycle for the position, evaluates if Indiana needs to stop attempting hiring guys that are connected to the Bob Knight era, and revisits why he was scared about IU basketball when Mike Woodson was initially hired.

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    15 January 2025, 8:37 pm
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