OutKick is doubling down on one of its most prominent voices. Barrett Media has learned that Dan Dakich has signed a multi-year extension to remain host of Don’t @ Me. The extension with Dakich is his second extension since joining OutKick in 2021.
As part of the new exclusive deal, Dakich is ending his daily radio show on Indianapolis’ Sports Ticket 1430 AM. His final show airs today. Dakich has hosted a weekday program on the Cumulus Media outlet since January of 2024. He confirmed the news on social media after Barrett Media reported the information.
Dakich spoke with Barrett Media in December and revealed that his agreement with OutKick was due to expire in March. Sources told Barrett Media that the two parties were interested in continuing the relationship and worked through the details during the past few months.
“I love what I’m doing, the people, and the freedom. I don’t plan on going anywhere, unless they tell me,” exclaimed Dakich in December of last year to Barrett Media.
Dakich’s program Don’t @ Me has grown into a consistent driver of engagement for the platform. Momentum for the program has continued into 2026 with the outlet noting the show’s strong month of podcast downloads was this past February.
Before entering sports media full time, Dakich built a lengthy coaching career in college basketball. He held head coaching roles at Bowling Green State University and also spent time on staffs at West Virginia University and Indiana University, including working under Hall of Fame coach Bobby Knight.
Following his transition to broadcasting, Dakich became a fixture in Indianapolis radio. He later joined Big Ten Network as a studio analyst and contributed to college basketball coverage on ESPN. Now fully committed to OutKick, Dakich’s next chapter centers on expanding the reach of a show that continues to gain traction in a competitive sports media landscape.
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