The Dan Hardee Show

Tips for saving money on Christmas presents, Thanksgiving store hours and shopping tips, the social dynamics of Thanksgiving gatherings, humorous anecdotes about family interactions, a bizarre crime involving a man impersonating his deceased mother, weather conditions in Denver leading up to Thanksgiving, the concept of "Drinksgiving" and its implications, the significance of Tie One On Day for Th...

Debate about whether a hot dog is a sandwich, Holiday travel expectations at Denver International Airport, United Airlines flight schedule and operations, AI-generated Jon Bon Jovi statue and its internet popularity, Reddit post about a man connecting to an AirPod after his niece swallowed it, Kirk Hammett's birthday celebration involving Silly String, Development of a high-protein mushroom as a t...

The transformation of the old Emerald Isle into a used car lot, Dan's experience with a severe upper respiratory virus dubbed "razorblade flu," the decline of casual nudity in gym locker rooms, the release of Billy Idol's documentary titled "Billy Idol Should Be Dead," a court case involving an influencer and a woman who won a significant settlement, an attempted ATM break-in using a blowtorch, th...

Man fakes carjacking to avoid shopping with wife in Russia, Trail Ridge Road closes for winter in Rocky Mountain National Park, Kelce brothers unveil beer throne for football fans, Denver’s warm weather shifting to ski season prep at Eldora, Arizona chicken fighting ring busted, Academy enforces new Oscar voting rules, Kendrick Castillo memorial honors student heroism

Shorter days and first snow approaching, Broncos preparing to face Chiefs at 8-2, European Space Agency’s urine-based protein project, rediscovering a 1984 VHS tape of music videos, Apple’s pricey “iPhone Pocket” accessory, Castle Rock holiday kickoff and Christmas light displays, pressure and burnout in youth sports, and show wrap-up promoting the podcast.

Penny discontinuation news, Pretentious hobby riff, Pagosa Springs concrete mishap, Rockies foul ball chaos, Project Sanctuary Radiothon success, Denver Nuggets Jokic performance, Recurring falling nightmares, Sublime Red Rocks update, Thanksgiving vs. football moral dilemma, Denver Summit FC season ticket sellout.

Former Colorado Rockies pitcher Mark Knudson joins Hardee Hangout to discuss his remarkable transition from the mound to the typewriter, including his journey as a sports columnist and Heisman Trophy voter. In this episode, Mark and his editor Rick Ramage reveal the story behind their historical fiction novel Just Imagine, which explores an alternate timeline where John Lennon survives 1980 and th...

This episode explores the hilarity and harsh realities of unfortunate last names during the awkward years of middle school. I share personal anecdotes, including my experience with a colleague named Bob Butts, and invite listeners to contribute their own stories on social media. We hear from Gigi about gym teacher Mr. Seaman, Kent’s friend with the last name Sex, and Scott's classmate Shart, along...

This week on Hardee Hangout, Dan sits down with Rochester radio legend Sandy Waters from "Spezzano & Sandy" for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. From her early days interning to becoming one of the most trusted voices in town, Sandy opens up about the highs, lows, and the wonderfully weird world of radio. With plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, laughs, and wisdom, this...

Dan Hardee and his long-time buddy Wes Woodfin crack open the vault of high school chaos in this episode of Hardee Hangout, reliving pranks, awkward encounters, and wild concert nights. Their stories wouldn’t be complete without their crazy friend Shad, who isn’t on the podcast because, well, he doesn’t like people. But his legendary shenanigans make him a star of the conversation anyway. This reu...

Dan Hardee sits down with Denver radio legend Dan Mitchell, whose career started rocking in the Mile High City in 1980. From his first late-night gigs with almost no listeners to becoming a beloved voice on KAZY and The 99.5 Mountain, Mitchell shares hilarious, heartfelt, and inspiring stories from behind the mic. The two Dans swap memories, talk about the magic of connecting with listeners, and r...

Everyone remembers their first concert—that moment when the lights go down and the speakers shake your ribcage. In this episode, Wes and I swap stories about our first shows and the wild memories that came after. Wes kicks things off with a killer throwback: the very first Def Leppard show in Denver. From sweaty arenas to unforgettable encores, we break down what makes those nights stick with you...

I sat down with my good radio buddy Johnny Wilde and we swap stories from behind the mic—everything from the ridiculous to the unforgettable. It’s the kind of conversation only two radio lifers can have, packed with laughs, memories, and a few ‘did that really happen?’ moments.

This week on the Hardee Hangout, I’m kickin’ back with my longtime radio partners-in-crime, Woody Powers and Bobby Adan. We’re talking all the shenanigans, chaos, and questionable career choices from when we first got into this crazy business—plus a few stories that probably shouldn’t be recorded… but we did it anyway.

This episode, I hang out with fellow Denver radio guys Big Rob and Mike Sanchez to swap stories from our lives behind the mic. From wild moments on-air to the chaos that happens off-air, we dive into what it’s really like working in radio—and why we still love it. Just three radio lifers shootin’ the breeze, crackin’ each other up, and pulling back the curtain on the business.

Before group texts and corporate memos, there was a whole lotta chaos, late nights, and questionable decisions. This week, I’m joined by one of the OGs who lived it all with me. My longtime friend "Danger Dean" Nedens hops on the mic to swap stories from our early days in radio. Some hilarious, some ridiculous, and all very real. From blown breaks to station stunts that would never fly today, this...

Radio is a really small world! Just ask Ian Rambo, a fellow crazy radio guy I randomly met on the streets of New York City. We’re talking his wild journey into the business, on-air screwups, and his perfect radio dream gig.

This week on Hardee Hangout, Dan talks with rock legend Gene Simmons about what the music business needs right now—and yeah, he even got him to spill on the weirdest thing he’s ever licked.

What happens when you mix a former MTV News producer, a Sony radio journalist,, and two radio people with no filter? You get this episode. Annemarie Jacar joins Dan for a wild ride through her insane music industry stories—from backstage chaos to booking bands to running into total divas (and rock stars who were surprisingly cool).

It’s stories about life, music, and the world from the tall, slightly twisted guy whose entire existence revolves around radio. I’m Dan Hardee, and this is where I overshare all the weird, hilarious, and unbelievable stuff I’ve seen on and off the air. Buckle up—it’s gonna get fun.