Dan Hurley
Mentioned in 47 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Head coach of UConn men's basketball, known for tournament success including two national titles and pursuit of a historic third championship in four years. Frequently discussed on sports podcasts for his emotional sideline demeanor, including notable incidents of arguing with referees and receiving technical fouls, as well as his reputation for strong in-game adjustments and complex offensive schemes. His rivalry with Rick Pitino and UConn's position as a tournament favorite generate significant media attention across major sports podcasts.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect · Apr 8, 2026
Dude Perfect RANKS Vanilla Ice Cream
“Won two national championships; headbutt incident with referee in Final Four discussed as potential karma”
Animal Spirits Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
$1 Million is the Worst Amount of Money (EP. 459)
“UConn basketball coach shown in video clip reacting emotionally to officiating calls during championship game”
Nightcap · Apr 8, 2026
Best of March Madness Part 2: Michigan CROWNED CHAMPS beating UConn, Mike Malone isn't ENOUGH! UNC better drop a BAG in the portal!
“UConn basketball coach who led team to championship game; discussed as potentially greatest modern coach if won three titles in four years”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 8, 2026
Best of March Madness Part 2: Michigan CROWNED CHAMPS beating UConn, Mike Malone isn't ENOUGH! UNC better drop a BAG in the portal!
“UConn basketball coach leading Huskies to championship game; discussed as potentially historic coach if won third title”
The Shotgun Start · Apr 7, 2026
2026 Masters preview live from Augusta
“Referenced for NCAA tournament loss; used as cultural reference point for episode timing”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 7, 2026
PMS 2.0 1530 - Michigan Wins the National Championship, Yaxel Lendeborg, Peter Schrager, Adam Schefter, Mark Schlabach on The Masters, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“UConn coach with 19-1 record in tournament games against the spread; lost national championship to Michigan”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Apr 7, 2026
Michigan Wins The Natty & Michael Malone Gets The North Carolina Job | Mostly Sports EP 625 | 4.7.26
“UConn basketball coach whose team lost national championship game to Michigan”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 7, 2026
Six at Six, The Top Six Stories For April 7th | 4-7-26
“Won first national championship with Michigan, defeating UConn in NCAA tournament final”
Club 520 Podcast · Apr 7, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague on Nuggets HEATING UP before playoff run, Michigan WINS national championship over UCONN
“Analyzed as one of the best coaches in college basketball leading UConn to finals”
First Take · Apr 7, 2026
Hour 1: What Statement Did Michigan Make With Title Win?
“Led UConn to championship game loss; discussed as elite coach and face of college basketball”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 7, 2026
April 7, 2026 Hour 1
“UConn basketball coach who led team to national championship game; praised for offensive movement and player development”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 6, 2026
PMS 2.0 1529 - Final Four Recap, National Championship Preview, Jim Nantz, Shaquille O'Neal LIVE From The ThunderDome, Coach K, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“UConn coach with 18-1 against-the-spread tournament record; featured in championship game analysis”
First Things First · Apr 3, 2026
Thunder beat Lakers, Luka Doncic suffers hamstring injury, Brou’s MVP Ballot, Title Pie
“UConn coach quoted on Final Four preparation, emphasizing rings over watches and dismissing social media distractions”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 3, 2026
PMS 2.0 1528 - Feel Good Friday with Coach K, Koa Peat, 4 Star QB Israel Abrams, Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal, 4 Star Edge Rashad Streets, & Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning
“Discussed as Final Four coach with 24-3 tournament spread record and championship-only mentality”
First Take · Apr 3, 2026
Hour 1: Lakers blown out and Luka Injured
“UConn coach quoted on championship focus and Final Four strategy against Illinois.”
First Things First · Apr 2, 2026
Victor Wembanyama scores 41 back-to-back, Raiders sign Kirk Cousins, Lakers vs. Thunder, BUD List
“Yukon basketball coach; potential three championships in four years if team wins tournament”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 2, 2026
PMS 2.0 1527 - Adam Schefter, Paul Skenes, Quentin Richardson, Mike Greenberg, & Bret Michaels
“Intense coach leading UConn to Final Four with dramatic Elite Eight comeback win”
College Football Enquirer · Apr 2, 2026
Impact of NCAA's 'ghost transfer' rule explained + NCAA tournament expansion effect on CFP
“UConn basketball coach leading program to Final Four while navigating football independence”
Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective · Apr 2, 2026
KHC 186 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 25
“UConn basketball coach; commented on Cameron's post about leadership and accountability”
Morning Joe · Apr 2, 2026
'I don't think it was a sell': Richard Haass on why Trump didn't make the case for war in Iran
“College basketball coach featured in viral moment leaning toward referee after Braylon Mullen's game-winning shot”
First Things First · Apr 1, 2026
Luka and Lakers dominate March, Jalen Hurts & Eagles struggles, Tiger Woods arrested, Nick’s Tiers
“Pursuing historic third title in four years; controversial headbutt incident with referee Roger Ayers after comeback win”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 1, 2026
PMS 2.0 1526 - Cooper Flagg, Chase Daniel, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Dan Orlovsky, & Darius Butler
“UConn basketball coach; 10-0 against spread in tournament; leading Final Four team”
Brock and Salk · Apr 1, 2026
Hour 4-Reacting to Phillip Rivers on Seattle's impressive defense, Around the NFL, and Trash Takes
“Made absurd claim about chest-bumping official after near head-butt contact”
KSR · Apr 1, 2026
2026-04-01- KSR - Hour 1
“Coach whose mother's reaction to championship game loss went viral on social media”
Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect · Apr 1, 2026
Millennial vs Gen Z Guess The Athlete Game + Dude Perfect CEO BTS Secrets
“Duke basketball coach who headbutted referee during Elite Eight game against Michigan; discussed regarding officiating”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Apr 1, 2026
NFL League Meetings Reaction Day 2: MNF Doubleheaders are no more, Thanksgiving Eve Games, NFL Flag Football
“Example of second-generation coach with family advantage, three Final Fours in four years”
Pardon My Take · Apr 1, 2026
UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley, April Fools Has Everyone On Alert, NFL League Meetings, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Guys On Chicks
“Main guest discussing UConn's Elite Eight victory over Duke and Final Four preparation”
First Take · Mar 31, 2026
Hour 2: Better Case for MVP: SGA or Wemby?
“UConn men's basketball coach; third Final Four in last four seasons; won stunning Elite Eight game vs Duke”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 26, 2026
"That's Just Corruption": Sen. Chris Murphy on the Prediction Market Crackdown and Profiteering in Youth Sports
“Referenced as godlike figure in Connecticut sports culture; current UConn men's basketball coach”
Pardon My Take · Mar 25, 2026
John Fanta, MSU Coach Tom Izzo, PMT Spring Break, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Listener Submitted Mad Online
“Discussed as potential UNC/Kansas candidate and current UConn coach facing Michigan State in Sweet 16”
First Things First · Mar 24, 2026
Wemby makes MVP case, Lakers winning streak snapped, Travis Kelce signs extension, King of the Hill
“Potential rival matchup with Pitino; attempting to win third title in four years”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 23, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Iowa UPSETS Florida & Moves to SWEET 16 + St. John’s BEATS Kansas on BUZZER BEATER + Ocho LIKES BIG Women + Tennessee TAKES DOWN Virginia + UCONN ADVANCES Past UCLA
“Coach managing UConn's tournament run and player rotation decisions”
Nightcap · Mar 23, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Iowa UPSETS Florida & Moves to SWEET 16 + St. John’s BEATS Kansas on BUZZER BEATER + Ocho LIKES BIG Women + Tennessee TAKES DOWN Virginia + UCONN ADVANCES Past UCLA
“UConn head coach; team is overwhelming tournament favorite with strong defensive and rebounding performance”
Pardon My Take · Mar 23, 2026
March Madness, Recapping The Last 4 Days Of Basketball, Sweet 16, Cal Wins The Break Up, Who’s Back and More
“Noted for strong tournament performance with UConn reaching Sweet 16 despite regular season struggles”
KSR · Mar 22, 2026
KSR Postgame UK MBB vs Iowa State NCAAT 3/22/26
“Referenced as screaming coach achieving tournament success”
SoCon Fast Break · Mar 20, 2026
From Furman to Greece with Mike Bothwell | Legends Edition
“UConn head coach whose team faces Furman as 2-seed in 2026 NCAA tournament matchup”
Pardon My Take · Mar 20, 2026
March Madness Has Begun, High Point Upsets Wisconsin, UNC Meltdown, Stanford Steve Giving Best Bets For Friday + Fyre Fest Of The Week
“Discussed as architect of complex Big East offense and emotional tournament coaching style”
Pardon My Take · Mar 18, 2026
March Madness Mega Preview, Mark Titus Breaking Down The Bracket, USA Loses To Venezuela + Hot Seat/Cool Throne
“UConn basketball coach discussed for tournament success and reputation for in-game adjustments”
First Things First · Mar 17, 2026
Jaylen Waddle traded to Broncos, Venezuela beats Italy, Alex Rodriguez joins, King of the Hill
“UConn coach; discussed as potential three-title winner in four years, matching modern era record”
Pardon My Take · Mar 16, 2026
March Madness With Jon Rothstein, We Talk Brackets And Storylines, USA Beats Dominican Republic Plus Who's Back Of The Week
“UConn head coach with two national titles; potential Final Four rematch with Purdue discussed”
Collector Nation · Mar 13, 2026
Three Autos From One Break, $45k PSA Controversy & Bam Adebayo’s incredible 83 point game
“Gonzaga basketball coach; credited with transforming program from Cinderella team to consistent tournament contender.”
Pardon My Take · Mar 13, 2026
WBC Hero Vinnie Pasquantino, Bill Raftery Talking March Madness, Conf Tourney Week, Bam’s 83, NFL Free Agency And Fyre Fest
“Brother Bobby Hurley recently let go by Arizona State, discussed as potential assistant coach pairing”
Pardon My Take · Mar 9, 2026
OKC Thunder’s Alex Caruso, Maxx Crosby Is A Raven, Jayson Tatum Is Back, CBB Regular Season Finale And LIV Golf Conspiracy
“UConn basketball coach who aggressively confronted referees during Marquette loss”
Nightcap · Mar 8, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Quinshon Judkins WEIGHS IN on HC Todd Monken + Claressa Shields BELIEVES she can BEAT a Rolly Romero + Logan Paul VS Le’Veon Bell + Dan Hurley GETS HEATED at REF + Lionel Messi MAKES $70-80M with Inter Miami
“UConn basketball coach ejected from game against Marquette for two technical fouls arguing officiating with referee”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 8, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Quinshon Judkins WEIGHS IN on HC Todd Monken + Claressa Shields BELIEVES she can BEAT a Rolly Romero + Logan Paul VS Le’Veon Bell + Dan Hurley GETS HEATED at REF + Lionel Messi MAKES $70-80M with Inter Miami
“UConn basketball coach ejected for two technical fouls arguing officiating in loss to Marquette”
First Take · Feb 26, 2026
Hour 1: More Impressed with Jokic and the Nuggets or Tatum-less Celtics?
“UConn basketball coach discussed for rivalry with Rick Pitino and dominant 72-40 victory over St. John's”
Pardon My Take · Feb 18, 2026
CBB With John Fanta, Olympic Preview Halfway Through The Olympics, QB Lists And Zac’s Alarm Clock Has Him In Deep Water
“UConn basketball coach with upcoming rivalry rematch against Rick Pitino generating significant media attention”