Daniel Edwin McLaughlin (born March 18, 1974) is a professional sportscaster who is a co-host on the “Opening Drive” morning radio show alongside Randy Karraker and Brooke Grimsley on 101 ESPN in St. Louis.

Following his graduation from St. John Vianney High School in suburban Kirkwood, Missouri, McLaughlin attended Lindenwood University in Saint Charles[4] where he played baseball.

While in college, McLaughlin served an internship at KMOX radio in St. Louis, and he became a sports talk show host with the station in 1996.

[6] He also owns a media company, Scoops with Danny Mac, where he interviews nationally-known sports figures for both a television show and podcast.

[citation needed] Bally Sports placed McLaughlin on leave in December 2022 following his arrest for persistent driving while intoxicated.

[2][11] In addition to suspension from his job with Fox Sports, McLaughlin lost his regular appearances on KMOX radio.