Standup comedian Dan Turco is my guest this week! Dan was voted the 2023 Metro Times "Best Local Comedian" and has entertained audiences across the Great Lakes region. Dan also serves on the board of the Motor City Comedy Festival, "a non-profit organization that gives comedians from across the world the opportunity to network, learn and practice their craft." www.motorcitycomedyfestival.com He performs regularly at Supernatural Comedy Night in Livonia, MI — as well as at Stella's Black Dog Tave...
Nov 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 73
Some call it a BONUS episode. This is a TRIBUTE episode. And I am delighted to bring it to you. This one is for the loyal Dan Time listeners. Well, it's for everyone - but it's especially for the never-miss-an-episode crowd. You know who you are and I appreciate each and every one of you. It's a rather absurd installment today. But without anyone to check me on even my most ridiculous impulses, this baby got the green light. For years, I have considered the short-lived animated series Dan Vs. to...
Nov 11, 2024•17 min
Craig Bennett & Jack Spencer are back for another round! As promised, we are putting forth the effort to make The Mugs a regular guest on Dan Time. This is Dan Time like you've never heard it. And your kids do not need to hear this one. It's unscripted, uncensored, unrefined — some might even say unnecessary. Later in the episode, you'll hear a story that has never been shared publicly. Look for the video version of this episode on the @dantimepod Dan Time YouTube channel this week! Craig &a...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 72
The big Halloween finale w/Rob McArdle. Fantasy football; World Series recap; history of trick-or-treating — plus some glam metal talk at the end (Ratt, Enuff Z'Nuff, which blonde-haired rocker would Rob dress up as for Halloween & more!) dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod on the socials! Thanks for listening to the Dan Time Podcast!
Nov 01, 2024•23 min
Join me & my older brother Robert as we mark the anniversary of the first Halloween BONUS episode! We talk about waiting at restaurants; scary movies of the '80s; Rob's thoughts on the genre; Halloween traditions, bands like Type O Negative, Misfits, KISS... (plug the kids' ears for the KISS talk)... Robert also shares some relationship advice for a happy marriage — as he and his wife will soon celebrate the 20th anniversary of the day they met. Part II of this conversation picks up over the...
Nov 01, 2024•36 min
Here is the conclusion of my conversation with L.A.-based PR executive Danny Deraney. We spend the first few minutes talking about the current World Series matchup — as well as Danny's memories of games at Dodger Stadium and also the magical '86 postseason involving the then-California Angels. Danny shares his thoughts on social media and how it can be used in a positive way. He has a perspective on being a good person and enjoying life that will make an impact on you. We talk a little bit about...
Oct 30, 2024•37 min•Ep. 71
Leading L.A.-based entertainment publicist & PR executive Danny Deraney is my guest on Dan Time this week! This is Part I of our two-part conversation. Danny is an Emmy Award winner & Crisis Communications Expert. His knowledge and expertise has made him a regular contributor on NPR, 60 Minutes , CNN, SiriusXM; Danny has been named by The New York Observer as one of the top celebrity crisis communications experts. Danny has managed campaigns for Laura Benanti, Rosanna Arquette, Kerri Kas...
Oct 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 70
One of the very first Dan Time guests makes a surprise return appearance! Atlanta Business Chronicle digital editor and my long time friend Chris Fuhrmeister is here to talk MLB postseason, newsroom memories, family, condiment packet choices, plus a cycling mishap you won't want to miss! Be sure to follow Chris' work at www.bizjournals.com/atlanta dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod on social media...
Oct 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 69
Halloween decorations. Vince McMahon. Raceway. Probably some more Dollar General remarks. Social media. Thoughts on Hulu, Fubo, Tubi, Pluto and any other two-syllable, two-vowel, preferably-one-of-them-being-a-"u" streaming service. And other fun stuff & Jim-isms. Enjoy the second & final part of Jim's surprise return to the podcast. dantimepod@gmail.com dantimepod on the socials
Oct 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 68
Jack Black. Adam Sandler. Robert Saleh & the Jets. Alabama football. UAB football. Auburn football. Fantasy football. Get your fix with Jim's thoughts on these topics and maybe more in PART ONE of my conversation with the one, the only, JIM POWELL!
Oct 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 67
It's Dan Beebe Time this week! The second-year pro baseball pitcher with the Tri-City ValleyCats of the Frontier League joins me for a chat about his young career. We talk about the ValleyCats, the Frontier League, which is one of only 4 MLB Partner leagues, overcoming obstacles, plus Dan describes... A near-fatal baseball injury that occurred when he was just 11 years old. His approach to high-pressure game situations His pitch arsenal Traveling with the team Favorite places to play — and more!...
Oct 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 66
This is the 3rd and final installment of the Will Grant series! Will finally sheds light on the elephant in the room — "Who is Will Grant?" — and where this question originated; Will's old Hot Corner opinion pieces for The Birmingham News ; ASWA Hall of Fame writer Rubin Grant; racism in sports; what Peekskill Mugs co-host Craig Bennett meant/means to us; getting the old gang back together — and much more! dantimepod@gmail.com Thanks for listening & subscribing to Dan Time!...
Oct 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 65
The conversation continues with Will Grant! Hear more about our experiences working for The Birmingham News and the cast of newsroom characters we remember. Included across these episodes are (mostly) fond memories of Craig Bennett, Aimie Taluyo Miller, Chris Fuhrmeister, Doug Demmons, John Reimer, Kent Kasey, David Knox, Sherri Parrish, Solomon Crenshaw, Steve Irvine, Ian Rapoport and the following inductees to the Alabama Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame: https://www.si.com/college/alab...
Oct 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 64
My former Birmingham News colleague Will Grant and I reconnect for a VERY SPECIAL episode! Stay tuned for the rest of the conversation this week as we reveal the good, the bad & the ugly about our days in the newsroom.
Sep 30, 2024•38 min•Ep. 63
Completing the Trilogy — here is the payoff of my entirely-too-long conversation with my brother Travis. We "wrap up" about 3-4 different times with these and other topics: Travis' favorite episodes of Dan Time Long defunct shopping plaza parking lots & how they could alleviate carpool line problems Exceptionally early holiday displays & Travis' well-reasoned thoughts on a host of other topics The Cubs Will the show "sell out" or stay underground?? Find out on this final installment. And...
Sep 24, 2024•37 min•Ep. 62
Did you enjoy PART ONE of the Travis Triology?? It's OK if you haven't heard it — because this trilogy is like one of those books that you can open to any chapter and just start reading. Travis and I get in to what we really think about social media; what our kids are watching on YouTube; Mastodon; Travis' thoughts on albums releases from September 1999 — which included music from Creed, Christina Aguilera, Garth Brooks, Type O Negative & more! Travis is a principled man and he does not hold...
Sep 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 61
Travis McArdle — yes, that Travis — has returned. It is a conversation so winding, so voluminous, so loaded that I was forced to split it into at LEAST two parts. But to really dignify all facets of this "talk," I decided that presenting it as a Trilogy was not just a good idea, but the only option. THIS is Part I of a three-part series! Subscribe to hear parts II & III later this week! "If you call yourself a sports fan," and you land on some of Travis' or my commentary, please do not compa...
Sep 22, 2024•39 min•Ep. 60
John Crow talks about the joy & wonder that is I-285 in Atlanta; the healing power and escape of podcasts; moving as a family & how that affects the kids; a handmade greeting card from his daughter; angry & animated Little League coaches; and a folk-punk band from Vancouver that you should absolutely check out. It's John like you've never heard him ... like you've always imagined him to be ... like you've never imagined him to be ... for a great many, it's your introduction to this f...
Sep 15, 2024•48 min•Ep. 59
As we enter the home stretch of this baseball season, I am rounding up some of the BEST baseball-themed moments of Dan Time. Maybe you missed some of these guests (or you just didn't make it 57 minutes in to certain episodes to hear these stories!) Featured in this BONUS episode are the following guests: Dan Winkler (former MLB pitcher) Dan Straily (former MLB pitcher) Dan Zlotnick (musician; former pitcher)) Dr. Glenn Fleisig (the_biomechanical_man - Instagram) Gerald Watkins (Chairman & Ex...
Sep 09, 2024•48 min
If you listen to Dan Time while taking your kids to school - be sure to drop them off FIRST before playing this latest episode! You're getting the raw & uncensored version here, meant for mature (or immature?) audiences only! Watch for the can't-miss YouTube version later this week!! I can't begin to describe how excited I am to promote #PeekskillMugs podcast - featuring Craig Bennett, Jack Spencer & TW! The brainchild of my old pal Craig, the Mugs talk about sports, culture & lots o...
Sep 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 58
Part II of my conversation with Dani Kerr! I get a little carried away on the Lynyrd Skynyrd talk towards the end. Dani is such an inspiring figure. Follow Dani Kerr on Facebook, Instagram (dani.j.kerr) & YouTube (@danikerr4922). Comments or guest suggestions - or if you would like to make an appearance on the Dan Time Podcast, email me at dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod across the socials. Thanks for listening & subscribing!
Aug 28, 2024•20 min•Ep. 57
Statesville, NC singer-songwriter Dani Kerr is my guest this week! This is the first segment of a two-part conversation with Dani! Her latest single, "Shine Light Woman" is available wherever you download music. Dani has drawn vocal comparisons to both Dolly Parton and Stevie Nicks. She turned in an unforgettable performance on Season 18 of NBC's America's Got Talent . We talk about the thrill of that experience, her collaborations and more. Dani performs regularly with her band Dani Kerr and th...
Aug 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 56
This week - we celebrate Alberta supergroup Secondhand Dreamcar! Canadian Folk Music Award nominee Dana Wylie (vocals/keyboards) returns to the podcast - along with bassist & engineer/producer Harry Gregg - to talk about this "best of the best" from the Edmonton music scene & how this folk/roots "dream" came to be! Journalist Peter North has deemed them "the most exciting thing to come out of Edmonton since KD Lang." Download the group's NEW SINGLE "Lay Down the Load" - which is availabl...
Aug 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 55
The final piece of my two-part conversation with Birmingham videographer John Hunter! John takes you into the world of video editing; challenges he faces as Director of Production, how he makes stylistic choices; and how he enjoys working with & developing new talent for the firm. Plus — you might hear a Dan Time "nonsense nugget" or two (or three, maybe). Check out John's reel containing some of his best work: https://app.frame.io/presentations/e69b4eb2-92cd-446e-bc15-e216277b9af1...
Aug 16, 2024•35 min•Ep. 54
Award-winning videographer and my good friend John Hunter makes a special Dan Time appearance! This is PART ONE of our far-reaching discussion. STAY TUNED for the second part of this conversation! We cover a number of topics, including but not limited to the power of lasting friendship; John's professional work as a director of photography for Luckie & Company; the impact of AI in this industry; special projects John is particularly proud of, including the Civil Rights Trail; ongoing social ...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 53
The authority on biomechanics in baseball pitching, Dr. Glenn Fleisig is my guest for Episode No. 52! He is the Biomechanics Director of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) and also serves as an advisor to Major League Baseball and Little League Baseball. We talk about the sharp rise in UCL injuries among pitchers, the emphasis on max-velocity with pitchers across all levels and what can be done to reverse this trend in baseball. Follow Dr. Fleisig on Instagram @the_biomechanical_man E...
Aug 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 52
I had the pleasure of sitting down (or bellying up) recently with River Dan shortly before he took the stage at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge - located at the AL-FL line (Orange Beach & Perdido Key). Stay tuned for the video version of this episode! If you love the old sounds of Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard & a bygone era of country music - and find yourself drifting back to these records - you're going to love River Dan. We talk about his records Baby Blues (2018) and Substance Abus...
Jul 29, 2024•21 min•Ep. 51
Denny knocks one out of the park on this episode — No. 50 of the Dan Time Podcast! You're going to love hearing his stories about UNC, his family's Michael Jordan connection; the violin; Denny's sound business advice & experiences and so much more! Denny has helped businesses with process improvement, plant design layout & flow, company culture & corporate goal alignment. Our friendship began a decade ago in Pensacola. Denny is the kind of guy anybody would love to call a friend. If ...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 50
Enjoy some of the best moments & performances from the guests of Dan Time in this special BONUS episode! Featuring: "Man Don't Cry" - performed acoustically by Dan Sharp - from the Man Don't Cry EP Comedian Dan Altano (download his album Stand-Up Dad ) "The Great Alone" - Dana Perry (from the album Now & Again ) Danny Rubio Comedian Daniel Eachus (download Where's Daniel? ) "Coming Home" - performed acoustically by Dan Zlotnick - from the Day 3 LP...
Jul 22, 2024•26 min
Kentucky Derby winning jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. is my guest this week! We talk about his 20-plus year career, historic victories with Mystik Dan, Thorpedo Anna & much more! Be sure to subscribe & rate the show on your podcast platform. dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod - Instagram, YouTube, X & Facebook (Dan Time Podcast)
Jul 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 49
