Danny talks with Dr. Peter McCullough, an academic internist/cardiologist/epidemiologist/author/editor/news commentator, about his credentials and legitimacy in medicine, his contributions to COVID-19 including early treatment, Americans’ hunger for valid information regarding COVID-19 and treatment, Dr. McCullough’s breakthrough papers published in the American Journal of Medicine in August of 2020, the difference between Omicron and the original infections/legacy variants, Dr. MucCullough’s ov...
Dec 30, 2021•47 min•Ep. 39
Danny talks with Jiu-Jitsu Legend and Founder/Owner of Checkmat Jiu-Jitsu, Leo Vieira, about how Jiu-Jitsu got into his life, how important Bruce Lee was to his life, his first traumatizing moment in Jiu-Jitsu that pushed him to get better, how having hard working parents influenced his life, how to handle the jump from treating Jiu-Jitsu as a hobby to treating it as a competitor, how to handle not fitting in in a social group, Leo’s first stay in the states (Whittier and La Habra), how to defea...
Dec 22, 2021•55 min•Ep. 38
Danny talks with comedian Byron Kennedy about where he grew up in Central Arizona, his time spent in the Army, how he got into radio in his early days, his cooperate life with a record label before entering comedy, the difference between the hard work of the Army vs the hard work of comedy, how comedian Willie Barcena has influenced Byron Kennedy, what its like to go from an executive on a record label to becoming a comedian on the same record label, how long Byron has been doing stand up, the d...
Dec 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 37
Danny talks with legendary Boxing Trainer owner of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy (RGBA) Robert Garcia, about where he grew up, when he started boxing, his first amateur fight, his most notable sparring partners during his fighting days, the legendary Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez (RIP), our podcast regular/boxing expert/UFC Cutman and brother of Genaro - Rudy Hernandez, how Robert transitioned from a boxer in the ring to a boxing trainer in the corner, all the legendary fighters that Robert ha...
Nov 30, 2021•45 min•Ep. 36
Danny talks with Coach Ken Carter, famously known for his portrayal by Samuel L. Jackson in the hit movie “Coach Carter”, about his upbringing in McComb (Mississippi) and Richmond (California), his mindset living in a low income neighborhood, the lessons he learned being raised in a big family, how to become a leader in any environment, the power of putting pen to paper, how reading changed Coach and Danny’s life, the lockout Coach enacted when his team failed to meet the academic standards as d...
Nov 11, 2021•52 min•Ep. 35
Danny talks with Psychic Medium, AJ Barrera, about his latest show at the Brea Improv - “Paragordo Activity” with Comedians Momo Rodriguez, Don Hefty, & our podcast regular/co-host of the OMG Hi Podcast Gil Carrillo, AJ’s upbringing in Hacienda Heights (CA), how AJ discovered his ability to communicate with the paranormal, AJ’s connection with our hometown of La Habra (CA), how AJ first started getting work as a medium doing readings on Coast 103.5/KBIG/Syndicated, AJ’s mindset entering a pa...
Oct 20, 2021•51 min•Ep. 34
Danny talks with Bruce Buffer, the voice of the UFC, about where he grew up as a kid, his late father Mr. Joe Buffer (RIP), how he met his brother - legendary boxing ring announcer - Michael Buffer, how he became Michael’s manager, Mr. Joe Buffer’s New York Times Best Selling Book “Skull”, the vital role Bruce’s parents played in his success as a professional and most importantly a human being, Bruce’s learning experiences that he used to better himself into the success he is today, B.S.C. (Ball...
Oct 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 33
Danny talks with the Permian Panther Legend, James “Boobie” Miles (most famously known his for portrayal in the hit movie “Friday Night Lights), about how he got to Odessa (TX), his adoption by his uncle L.V. Miles, the role his uncle played in his development as a man, his relationship with his teammates from childhood to the end of high school, the pros and cons of growing up in a small town, the scenes of “Friday Night Lights” that were real and the scenes that were Hollywood touch-ups, how B...
Oct 05, 2021•53 min•Ep. 32
Danny talks with the Captain of the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team - Mike Eruzione, about where Mike grew up in Winthrop, Massachusetts, his diverse athleticism as a star baseball/football/hockey athlete, how the legendary coach Jack Parker of Boston University recruited Mike to his now alma mater, his Italian heritage, how hockey has developed in the east coast from his youth to now, the college hockey rivalries he was a part of, how the legendary coach of the 1980 Olympic Team - Herb Brooks rese...
Sep 27, 2021•37 min•Ep. 31
Danny talks with the Leader of the Female Rap Group JJ-Fad - Juana Sperling aka “MC J.B.” about how they started JJ-Fad from the Inland Empire neighborhood Rialto, how they got into the rap game in the 80’s, how they got involved with The L.A. Dream Team and Ruthless Records, their relationship with Eazy-E, how they were involved with the legendary Rap group N.W.A. and contributed to their success, Dr. Dre’s contribution to their hit song “Supersonic”, the beef between East Coast and West Coast ...
Sep 20, 2021•28 min•Ep. 30
Danny talks with Comedian Willie Barcena about his relationship with former Alternate Take guest and Comedian Gilbert Esquivel, how they started the ‘Latino Comedy Night’ at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, the secret to becoming a great stand-up comedian, why Latino Comics have always had an up and down relationship with each other, how Stephen King’s book “On Writing” helped Willie and fellow comic Joey Diaz, Willie’s recently learned lesson from his trip to Israel, Willie’s outlook on failure,...
Sep 15, 2021•58 min•Ep. 29
Danny talks with the Lead Guitarist from Ozomatli and a former guest on Alternate Take, Raul “El Bully” Pacheco, about what it’s like to be touring again, their hit single “Mi Destino” feat. B-Real & Gaby Moreno, their latest show with Los Lobos, Dave Hidalgo of Los Lobos, understanding the guitar vs being good at guitar, John Mayer, the stages of learning the guitar, what’s more difficult: songwriting or music production, how Ozomatli creates their songs, their diverse style of music that i...
Sep 09, 2021•34 min•Ep. 28
Danny talks with 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fans Inductee & your favorite/most notable RAIDERS fan, Wayne “The Violator” Mabry, about his upbringing in Mississippi, his eventual move to California inspired by his love for the Raiders Franchise, how he became “The Violator”, how his personality differs aside from Sunday’s, his views on the Raiders move to Las Vegas, favorite memories from the Raiders time in Oakland, how he got nominated and earned the induction to the 2021 Pro Football Hall o...
Aug 23, 2021•34 min•Ep. 27
Danny talks with Comedian, Gilbert Esquivel, about his upbringing, his work as a farm worker with his family, how he got hooked into being an entertainer, the positive lessons Gil has taken from the absence of his father, when and how he started doing stand up, comedians who struggled in the beginning vs those who are naturals, how to emotionally handle being talented at something, the insecurity of comedians and why it makes them so funny, the beginning part of his comedy career performing in E...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 26
Danny and Producer JB talk with NFL Defensive End for the Jacksonville Jaguars Adam Gotsis, and NFL Defensive Tackle/Owner of ‘Playhouse Performance’ Gym Kyle Peko, about how they met as teammates on the Denver Broncos back in 2015, Adam’s road from Australia to Georgia Tech University in 2011, Adam & Kyle’s favorite college football memories, Kyle’s path to the NFL, their draft day/signing day celebrations, the lessons they learned from their favorite coaches and players during their time w...
Jul 07, 2021•54 min•Ep. 25
Danny talks with the 2020 MMA Coach of the Year, Eric Nicksick, about Eric’s upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada, his stint as a college football player in Utah and Fireman in Las Vegas, how Eric used the lessons from the coaches of his life into his own teaching, Eric’s legendary Dad who coached for years as Defensive Coordinator for the local High School in Eric’s hometown, how Eric approaches a new student/parent and sets the standard for expectations, how Eric gained the trust of Randy Couture a...
Jun 30, 2021•38 min•Ep. 24
Danny talks with Country Music Artist Davey Arnold about how they know each other from the great city of Whittier, CA, his time spent at Rancho Starbuck/Matre Dei High School/Fullerton College/Arizona State, how he started playing music, stories about kids from the neighborhood, Davey’s biggest musical influences, how Davey creates his songs, how Davey battles ego in the writing room, Davey’s most popular songs including his latest release “Superman”, Dodgers vs Angels rivalry, Davey’s best expe...
Jun 26, 2021•52 min•Ep. 23
Danny talks with Americana/Country Music Artist, Dylan Smucker, about the pros and cons of alcohol while living a rock & roll lifestyle, what type of country music Dylan is into & what artists are holding up the namesake of country, Netflix’s “The Ranch”, winning the “Babylonian Money System” so you can live like a cowboy, living in Los Angeles vs living in Nashville, John Mayer’s unique journey from star to living on the land in Montana, David Beckham’s documentary about going to the Am...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 22
Danny talks with Retired Professional Hockey Player and kid from the neighborhood, Mitch Callahan, about the last time they saw each other, his journey from Whittier, CA to Junior Hockey (WHL) in Canada for the Kelowna Rockets, Mitch’s dad’s advice for standing out in his rookie season, Mitch’s reputation as an “Enforcer”, childhood stories from our time together in junior high, when he got drafted to the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings Organization, his time playing in the AHL for the Grand Rapid...
May 27, 2021•59 min•Ep. 20
Danny talks with professional boxer Arnold Barboza Jr (140 lbs) about when he first started boxing, when he knew he could become a professional boxer, his upbringing and early boxing days in South El Monte, his time spent as a coworker with a former guest on Alternate Take…Tomlang, his training schedule that combined life as a union worker and father, the decision to give boxing a full shot, when he got signed by Top Rank Promotions, Arnold Barboza Jr. vs Mike Reed, his fight and relationship wi...
May 04, 2021•30 min•Ep. 19
Danny talks with International Platinum-Selling Musician, Eric Hutchinson, about where he grew up, how his record “Class of 98” shouts out his hometown, his favorite artists and bands, the upcoming 15th anniversary of his record “Sounds Like This”, the pressures of following a hit record with more music, his work with the Fantasy Focus Podcasts, the diversity of his music, how the song writing process happens for him, going from solo musician to a leader of a band, how cool bass players are, the...
Apr 27, 2021•36 min•Ep. 18
Danny talks with Justin Workman (Owner and Head Professor at Gracie Barra Fullerton) and Delwin Lampkin (Owner of Harbinger Horizon & Law Enforcement Professional) about how Justin started his Jiu-Jitsu journey, Gracie Barra Fullerton, when Justin got his black belt, Del’s experience as a student at Gracie Barra Fullerton, the difference between Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, what advice Justin & Del would give to those who are dwelling on the decision to start Jiu-Jitsu...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 15
Danny talks with Freelance Cinematographer, Aaron Mendez, about the neighborhood they grew up in, Artist Johnny Utah, how Aaron got started filming, how the ability to adapt to any situation has helped Aaron in his line of work, Aaron’s working relationship turned friendship with the UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic, the upcoming UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou on March 27th 2021, his continuous work for The UFC, how important and quick editing is in the cinematography business, Aaron’s earlier ...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 14
Danny talks with BMX Legend, Mike Escamilla, about the fellow local legends of La Habra, his upbringing, how he started riding bikes, when he went pro, his 1995 BMX Video 'Dirty Deeds', the BMX approach back in the day vs now, his Etnies "Forward" Video, his mindset for getting good at something, his travels amongst the world, giving back to the community, what's considered a hard day's work, Mike's controversial take on basketball, the epic "Grinds Loop" for Nitrus Circus, his consulting with T...
Mar 06, 2021•53 min•Ep. 11
Danny talks with Founder of "Bikes Over Bang'N" Korta Autry, and Amateur Motorcross Rider/My Brother-In-Law, Dylan Bennett, about how Dylan got the nickname "Pickle", Korta's non-profit organization 'Bikes Over Bang'N' that redirects kids and teens in the inner cities to choose bicycles as a hobby over "gangbangin", Korta's introduction to bikes and his upbringing in the city of Watts, CA, Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg, Darius Glover, Dylan's life in the motorcross/supercross business and how he was ...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 10
Danny talks with Restaurant Owners of "Smoke & Fire Social Eatery" in La Habra, CA, Dominic Espinoza & Josh Bentrem, about how they know Uncle Phil, how the best restaurant in La Habra got started, what it's been like to run a restaurant during COVID, and the support they've been given by the community. Go check out Smoke & Fire and enjoy their insane food! Follow us on Instagram @alternatetakepodcast for updates on all of our new episodes and silly things we do. https://www.instagra...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 9
Danny talks with Restaurant Owner of "Bread & Barley" in Covina, CA, Carlos Roman, about his recent run in with the health department, his viral YouTube video where he blocked a health inspector with his truck, the history of 'Bread & Barley', the inner workings of a small business, how COVID has affected business owners, how the increase in minimum wage affects employers and employees, how minimum wage jobs build character, and why communities need restaurants. Support your local busine...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 8
Danny talks with Skateboard Legend, Jeremy Wray, about when he started skating, his first skateboard, his time growing up in Glendale/Calabasas/La Habra, Griffith Project, his first sponsor, Blockhead skateboards, the process of filming a skate video, the time the police thought he was a mass shooter, when he first turned pro, his legendary Color Video, his Dr. Seuss inspired skate deck, how artistic creativity affects skateboarding, the "One Trick A Day" challenge, how riding switch changed the...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 7
Danny talks with Retired Homicide Lieutenant, Gil Carrillo, from the hit Netflix Documentary "Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer". Gill, along with many others, was accredited with the capture of one of the most notorious serial killers of all time, Richard Ramirez, aka The Night Stalker. In this episode, Gill talks about how the documentary was created, his upbringing in Pico Rivera, his time spent in the Army and Vietnam, the early part of his law enforcement career, his time spent in...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 6
Danny talks with Rudy Hernandez, the best and most accomplished cutman in Boxing and MMA History and Alternate Take's Official Martial Arts Expert, about "stop being a pussy" syndrome, the current state of the UFC, getting raped in the nose, the decision to abide by covid-rules or be homeless, how we want to die, adults who cry, Danny's unrealistic high standards for his future wife, the current state of boxing, a fighter's decision to retire or keep making money, the frustrations that come with...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 5
