Nashville-based singer-songwriter, guitarist & performer Dan Harrison RETURNS to the podcast! Download Dan's new single "Talkin' Dirty" on all music platforms! This is a great catch-up on all things Dan Harrison in 2024. He has released 4 singles this year - with another single planned in the coming months. Dan & I talk about the new song - as well as the singles "I Go to Church," "Hangover Here" and "Alameda." We talk about the songwriting process, inside and outside the studio, Eric Ch...
Jul 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 48
Happy Fourth of July! Here to help us celebrate is a return guest that you just might recognize. And if not — it's time to brush up on your Dan Time history. Thanks for subscribing to the podcast. Please leave a star rating! dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod - on the socials Be sure to follow the dantimepod YouTube channel for surprise content as well!
Jul 05, 2024•44 min
Nashville-based Songstress Danielle Cosby is my guest this week! Hear Danielle's inspiring story about starting a new life in the Music City in 2020. We talk about the Detour (2019) album, the Songstress series and what she’s doing now. Danielle's NEW SINGLE "You" is available everywhere on July 12th! Download "Chameleon" wherever you add new music! Danielle is also "the driving force behind the seamless day-to-day operations of (the) bands at Downtown Band Entertainment. She manages all client ...
Jul 01, 2024•50 min•Ep. 47
Lance Gasaway, co-owner of this year's Kentucky Derby winning horse, Mystik Dan, joins me for an exciting conversation — the first of its kind on the Dan Time Podcast! Lance, along with Daniel Hamby III and cousin Brent & his wife Sharilyn Gasaway, comprise the 4 GR Racing group. We talk about Mystik Dan's upset victory at Churchill Downs, what it means for the state of Arkansas and the team that surrounds the 3-year-old bay colt, including trainer Kenny McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez, Jr...
Jun 24, 2024•40 min•Ep. 46
Tune in for a very special Father's Day episode!! dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod - socials
Jun 17, 2024•26 min•Ep. 45
Drummer for Geoff Tate (founding member/vocalist of Queensrÿche) as well as Mark Daly & The Ravens — Danny Laverde is my guest this week! Danny has toured and performed across multiple countries. He gained early recognition from Modern Drummer magazine as an up-and-coming drummer in 2019 while touring with Mick Blankenship. Danny is Colombian-American, born in Los Angeles and raised in Cincinnati, OH. He is experienced in rock, prog metal, jazz fusion and Afro Cuban drumming. Danny met me in...
Jun 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 44
Renowned Pensacola, FL-based musician, voice actor, licensed massage therapist & co-owner (along with his wife Crystal) of Lovelock Healing Arts — Dan Lovelock is this week's guest! We talk about Dan's musical and entrepreneurial journey, from Pensacola to Las Vegas, to Scottsdale, AZ, and back to his hometown! Lovelock Healing Arts is "a holistic, family-centered approach to whole-body wellness." Dan sings & plays piano Thursday evenings at The District and performs in a dueling piano s...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 43
The only Lowell Shepura on the PLANET makes an appearance on Dan Time! I have been fortunate to call Lowell a friend for over 25 years. Lowell is a guy who isn't afraid to tell you exactly how he feels on any given subject. We talk about the uniqueness of the name, sports talk, fantasy football bonds, and a few wild card questions only heard on the Dan Time Podcast! PLUS, Lowell shares a never-before-told story about how a kid in high school befriended him when he was the new guy. You won't want...
May 27, 2024•56 min•Ep. 42
Dan Maines, bassist and founding member of the iconic hard rock band CLUTCH, is my guest this week! Dan and I connected just before Clutch's show at Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola on May 12. We talk touring, family, record label changes & what keeps Clutch going after all these years. The band released its 13th full-length album Sunrise on Slaughter Beach on September 16, 2022. Dan describes the special bond he shares with the other three members of the band — all of whom met while attending ...
May 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 41
For those of you longtime Dan Time listeners, you may have lost hope for the next BONUS episode to arrive! Well, you're finally in luck. I caught up with my older brother Robert (his first appearance on the podcast since the famed Halloween 2023 episode) and we unpack his family beach vacation in Panama City Beach, FL. We also reminisce about childhood PCB beach trips. You're going to want to grab your beach umbrella, put on your swimwear, put a cold beverage in a coozie and hit the sand. Don't ...
May 16, 2024•43 min
If you're looking to discover a new artist, you are in the right place! Madison, WI-based evo-folk artist Dana Perry is my guest this week! "Dana has been making music passionately for 30 years, with over 15 years of focus on playing guitar and songwriting. A thumping guitar style, combined with poignant lyrics and powerhouse vocals; her music resonates with anyone who recognizes that we are all on our own Journey." ( www.danaperrymusic.com ) Dana is a 15-time winner at the Madison Area Music As...
May 12, 2024•59 min•Ep. 40
At long last, Taylor Cook — husband to Emily Hanes Cook (guest from Ep. 19) — makes his Dan Time appearance! Taylor & Emily are parents to three children, including Dani Liv! Taylor shares stories about growing up, hockey, football, a little bit about his career in silicone metal sales, some favorite cities you wouldn't suspect, how he & Emily fell in love - and we just scratch the surface on his guitar playing (which, of course, means we will have to have a follow-up episode in the near...
May 06, 2024•43 min•Ep. 39
Bassist, Producer, YouTuber & Author — Travis Dykes is my very special guest this week! Based in Nashville, Travis has been a full-time touring and studio musician for over a decade. His greatest enjoyment comes from teaching others the joy of learning the bass guitar. Travis' YouTube channel has grown to over 156K subscribers. He talks in this episode about a chance run-in with one of those followers at a Guitar Center and what the experience signaled to him. Travis has toured and recorded ...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 38
Free agent Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Straily is this week's special guest! Dan talks about his involvement with Driveline, the network, memories from his storied career — and what he's doing to put himself in position to play again in the big leagues! Stick around to hear Dan's favorite visiting clubhouses, alternate unis and much more! Update 4/7/24 — Dan has reportedly signed a split contract with the Chicago Cubs. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/cubs-dan-straily-signs-...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 37
Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame broadcaster Curt Bloom makes a special appearance on the Dan Time podcast! It is CURT BLOOM Time! Listen to Curt describe the magical moments of his career, including a call-up in 2022 to the Chicago White Sox to join Len Kasper in the broadcast booth; his memories of the unforgettable 1994 Barons season with Michael Jordan; and so much more! You'll find out what I discovered during our brief encounter — and what his peers have said about him — he is not only a pro...
Apr 15, 2024•51 min•Ep. 36
United States Marine Corps veteran, UAB graduate, husband, father, marketing manager, and distinguished gentleman — Trey Williams is my guest this week! A man ripe with intrigue and high on substance and character, my good friend Trey is an open book & you're going to want to keep "turning the pages"! We talk sports (favorite teams, championship memories and favorite "Dan" athlete); fatherhood, when men cry, and of course some ridiculous Dan Time questions. For back-to-back weeks, the Dan Ti...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 35
An episode many months in the making, my younger brother Travis McArdle makes his highly-anticipated appearance on the show! We talk about the Crimson Tide, Chicago Cubs, weight loss, walking, sock drawer problems, Stephen King, Daniel Day-Lewis & maybe TOO much more! Travis is "on his walk" during the first half or so of the episode. Please download & subscribe — and look for Dan Time on the socials (@dantimepod) Email the show at dantimepod@gmail.com
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 34
Former MLB pitcher for the Atlanta Braves & Chicago Cubs — Dan Winkler is my special guest this week! Dan shares his incredible story about his path to the big leagues, and how he overcame two separate arm injuries to become a dominant setup man. We talk about his early days growing up as a St. Louis Cardinals fan; pitching at the University of Central Florida; his journey through the minor leagues; in-game strategy and so much more! Dan talks about his faith, his family & he shares deta...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 33
For St. Patrick's Day, it is my pleasure to welcome longtime friend, occasional confidant & fellow Irish-American — businessman Kevin McCroskey! You're going to find out what I've known for years about Kevin's good humor, wit and outlook on life. I go to great lengths to protect his professional identity and to keep the conversation light-hearted as we talk sports, family & the usual off-the-wall questions. Be sure to rate this podcast (I'd prefer 5-stars, but I'll take 3 if that's all y...
Mar 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 32
New Zealand singer-songwriter & producer Dan Sharp is my guest this week! We preview "Interstellar Runaway" from the Man Don't Cry EP — plus Dan performs an acoustic version of "Man Don't Cry" later in the episode! Compared favorably to such icons as Springsteen, Joe Cocker & Tom Petty, Dan's music has generated over 1 Million streams; and he has opened concerts for such artists as UB40, Hollie Smith, Tiki Taane & Graeme James. The New Zealand Music Commission described Dan's music a...
Mar 11, 2024•50 min•Ep. 31
"The Americana Voice of Westchester" — folk-rock singer-songwriter Dan Zlotnick from the Dan Zlotnick Band is my very special guest this week! We talk about Dan's must-listen live record DZB 2023 , his baseball career and more!! Stick around for the entire episode as Dan is the first guest on this podcast to perform a live set! You'll hear him perform these 3 songs acoustically: "She's a Little Bit" (from 2017's Bumpers ) "Coming Home" (from 2020's Day 3 ) "I'm Not Leaving" (from the 2021's All ...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 30
How about a big Dan Time welcome for "JT The Barber" | JT Thompson | JT, the creator & co-host of the long-running Gimmie 10 Podcast! JT makes his much-anticipated debut on Dan Time & we get just a small glimpse of the man, what he thinks, what he knows & where he's been. In this episode, you'll hear how JT took a chance and followed his dreams. You also won't want to miss the big finish, where you get a taste of the classic JT commentary found on the old Gimmie 10 episodes! Enjoy th...
Feb 25, 2024•42 min•Ep. 29
In what is arguably his 3rd appearance on the show and his first in many months — Jim returns to sort through some very important topics! We talk about the weather, learn the contents of his kitchen junk drawer, his stories about his old man's road tales, talk favorite fictional politicians and SO much more. PLUS, Jim announces his future political plans. You won't want to miss this mess of an episode. Did you miss the Week 1 Jim Powell episode? Do yourself a favor and go back and listen to the ...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 28
Multi-talented Edmonton, Alberta Canada-based songwriter Dana Wylie is my guest this week! We explore Dana's decades-long career in music, her travels and so much more. Dana's 2023 solo LP How Much Muscle is a soulful 10-track offering featuring Edmonton's best talent. The Edmonton Journal wrote, "If you have two ears and a soul, How Much Muscle will appeal to you." Dana also writes and performs with supergroup Secondhand Dreamcar, which is set to release its debut album (roots/soul/blues) this ...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 27
Sean Perry, lead vocalist/guitarist and founding member of world-class Metallica tribute band The Four Horsemen is my guest this week! Sean talks about the 17-year run of the world's "ONLY album-quality Metallica tribute." Sean also opens up about his troubled childhood and series of obstacles early in his music career that could have ended his dreams as a musician. And he talks about the real reason behind fronting The Four Horsemen! Visit www.fourhorses.me to find all current tour dates! https...
Feb 05, 2024•58 min•Ep. 26
Daniela Galasso, California-based indie-pop singer-songwriter, joins me for a fun conversation as we explore her song catalog, writing style and her captivating new single "Wait.” Daniela (Dani) writes about the fun & tenderness of close relationships as well as the struggle and sadness that can accompany these bonds. With "Wait," Daniela describes unconditional love and the lengths that we are willing to go for those closest to us. Be on the lookout for a new EP from Daniela in 2024! If you...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 25
Dan Weinrib, City Clerk for Trussville, AL and longtime public servant, has returned (as promised) for a special baseball-themed episode! This year will be Dan's 24th season umpiring high school baseball for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). You'll hear about Dan's experience as a baseball umpire — including the types of "safe" & "out" calls he makes, taking a fastball off the facemask, ejections — and what it takes to perform consistently well at a high level. Dan is a H...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 24
Gerald Watkins, Chairman & Executive Director of Friends of Rickwood, joins me to promote Major League Baseball's "Tribute to the Negro Leagues" game — and to talk about the oldest ballpark in the country! The contest between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, which also honors the greatest living baseball player, Willie Mays, will take place on June 20, 2024 at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL! Friends of Rickwood, a non-profit organization formed in 1992, is "dedica...
Jan 15, 2024•58 min•Ep. 23
Enjoy some BONUS conversation with Andi Rice as we carry on a little longer about music and bands that we enjoy. Khruangbin https://www.khruangbin.com High on Fire http://www.highonfire.com Sleep https://weedian.com/ Asomvel https://asomvel.com/ Vinyl Music Hall https://vinylmusichall.com...
Jan 08, 2024•20 min
What a thrill to have renowned freelance photographer Andi Rice as my guest this week! Andi & I became friends while working in record stores almost 25 years ago. Andi's assignments have included shoots for The Washington Post , Washington Post Magazine , Bloomberg , The New York Times & other major media outlets. Andi has photographed President Biden, Vice President Harris, Gov. Kay Ivey of Alabama, GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ... he has traveled with the White House Pres...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 22
