Alternate Take

*Recorded on July 2nd, 2025* Danny Rodriguez talks with retired U.S. Navy SEAL Shawn Johnson about his latest ventures including his podcast 'Shawn Johnson & Co Podcast', his upbringing in Corpus Christi (TX), when he finally met his dad his senior year of high school, his decision and process of becoming a Navy SEAL, the craziest stories during BUD/S training, his motivation to break...

*Recorded on October 17th, 2025* Danny Rodriguez talks with Sheriff Chad Bianco about where he grew up in Utah, his pursuit of the California Dream, his plan to keep that dream alive for the young generation in California, his 2026 run for Governor of California, his law enforcement career with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department (CA), his policies he would implement as governor, why Cal...

*Recorded on July 14th, 2025* Danny Rodriguez talks with Dr. Peter McCullough, Internist/Cardiologist/Epidemiologist/Author & Chief Scientific Officer of The Wellness Company, about proof of a government cover-up, his recent Senate Testimony, if there will be any accountability regarding the national medical crimes that have come to light, the epidemic of vaccine injured people, Dr. McCullough...

*Recorded on June 30th, 2025* Danny Rodriguez talks with John Wood, Founder & Head Coach of Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas (NV), about where he grew up, his path from fighter to coach, how he started Syndicate MMA, what makes a MMA coach great, why the culture at Syndicate MMA is so special, the amazing achievements/progressions of John's Fighters - Khalil Rountree Jr. & Merab Dvalishvili,...

*Recorded on April 15th, 2025* Danny Rodriguez talks with Solo Musician, Ethan Tucker, about his humble beginnings, how he got into music, how music got into Danny's life, Ethan's earliest musical influences, Ethan's discography including his tremendous debut album 'Misunderstood', the journey of a free-spirited musician on the road, his new hit single 'Reno', how Ethan...

*Recorded on November 21st, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedian/Actor, Jimmy Shubert, about the nature of being a comic, the latest film projects he's been involved in, his love & passion for magic, his childhood being raised in a big family in Philadelphia, the importance of laughter, learning comedy's history & those who paved the way, Jimmy's daily routine, Jimmy's...

*Recorded on November 21st, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Retired MMA Fighter/Psychedelic Coach, Ian McCall, about one of the biggest lessons he learned from Chuck Liddell, his time in the UFC, his biggest influences/role models, the importance of building relationships with people who inspire you, the mission behind his organization Athlete's Journey Home, how the use of psychedelics is be...

*Recorded on November 20th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Ben Tapper, about his stand against v*ccines, his research during C*VID-19, how he predicted the world would change in 2019, how he was banned on social media for giving his medical opinion, why exposing massive corruption was his ultimate purpose, the sudden and convenient care of our health by the government...

*Recorded on March 23rd, 2025* Danny Rodriguez talks with Retired Homicide Detective of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Gil Carrillo, famously known for his work on the Richard Ramirez "Night Stalker" case, and the 33rd Sheriff of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Alex Villanueva, about why Gil chose the life of a homicide detective for the biggest law enf...

*Recorded on March 14th, 2025* Danny Rodriguez talks with MMA Coach, Brandon "Six Gun" Gibson, about his life as head coach/trainer for the widely considered GOAT Jon Jones & the Lebron James of MMA Aaron Pico, what his relationship with them means to him, the growth of Jon Jones inside and outside of the ring, Brandon's thoughts on Tom Aspinall, what's next for Aaron Pico in...

*Recorded on March 10th, 2025* Danny talks with the legendary Jim Lampley about his much anticipated return to boxing on May 2nd, 2025 in Madison Square Garden (where he will regain his role as ringside blow by blow commentator), Turki Al-Sheikh's influence on Boxing and its' impact on the sport, Jim's earliest memories with boxing and how his family influenced him to forever be in lov...

*Recorded on September 20th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Fitness Coach/Nutritionist, Jordan Syatt, about Jordan’s upbringing in Massachusetts, how the passion of fitness entered his life, Jordan’s brother Lee Syatt who’s a stand-up comedian and former guest on Alternate Take, how Jordan got work/notoriety in the fitness/nutrition world, doing things out of passion without the expectation of m...

*Recorded on August 16th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with the Life Performance Coach, Steve Eckert, about his life’s purpose to help boys become men, his time served in the Marine Corps, why he chose to be an entrepreneur after his service, how fatherless homes are causing an epidemic of weak men, how having too good of a childhood is damaging in itself, how to use trauma to fuel you, his affilia...

*Recorded on October 26th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with the Doctor of Holistic Medicine, Dr. Hadar Elbaz, about her medical background, her and our affiliation with The Wellness Company (the best damn wellness company on the planet), her criticisms of medical school, how she helps patients from dealing with the root cause first, how to question your doctors, Dr. Hadar Elbaz’s basics to fixing...

*Recorded on September 27th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with the Drummer of Rebelution, Wesley Finley, about where he grew up in Prunedale (CA), how he met his future bandmates of Rebelution in Santa Barbara, why making it big in a small town brings the community together, when music came into his life, his earliest musical influences, his style of play and why it resonates with Rebelution fans,...

*Recorded on July 19th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot/CEO of Top Gun Options/Founder of No Fallen Heroes, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley, about his time as a Top Gun Fighter Pilot, his thoughts on the “Top Gun” Franchise, why he wanted to join the military, his upbringing in New Jersey/Philadelphia, his ‘service above self’ mantra, how PTSD affects veterans, his transition fr...

*Recorded on September 29th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Head Trainer/Gym Manager of Xtreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas about their latest amazing win as a gym where Sean Strickland won the UFC Middleweight Championship Title over Israel Adesanya, the standards set at XCMMA and why they are successful as a gym, Eric’s prize fighter Francis Ngannou and his next fight against legendary boxer Tyson...

*Recorded on July 18th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedy Photographer/Comedian, Troy Conrad, about comedy’s transition from Hollywood to Austin (TX), how Troy cracked the business and established himself as the main guy you want taking your photo if you’re a comedian, how he established the trust of comedians, how he got into photography in the first place, what separates Troy’s work from o...

*Recorded on August 3rd, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Co-Authors of ‘Sunrise Through the Darkness’, William Jimeno & Michael Moats. Will is a Retired Port Authority Police Department Officer and 9/11 Survivor famously portrayed by actor Michael Pena in the hit movie World Trade Center (2006). Michael is a clinical psychologist practicing out of Colorado Springs, CO. In this episode, Danny...

*Recorded on June 5th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Entrepreneur/Author/Real Estate Expert/Founder & CEO of ‘We Are The They’, Jimmy Rex, about how we became familiar with his works, where he was born and raised in Utah, his real estate expertise/tips to beginners, how he quickly became a real estate expert, his mentors/daily regimens for success, his organization ‘We Are The They’ and it’...

*Recorded on May 9th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Author, Jared Klickstein, about how we heard of him from acclaimed Author Michael Shellenberger, his past as a homeless drug-addict, what his life was like living full-time on Skid Row (Los Angeles), how multiple stints of rehab/jail gave him the epiphany/moment of clarity to change for the better, his time in LA County Jail and how he learned...

*Recorded on July 14th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with CEO & Founder of Raw Farm, Mark McAfee, about the origin and creation of Raw Farm, Mark’s medical background and how it relates to his dairy farm, what is raw milk and why it’s beneficial, the comparison between raw breast milk and raw milk, the bioavailability of raw milk, Mark’s ongoing battle with the FDA, the process of how Raw Farm...

*Recorded on February 13th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Reggae Artist, Dylan Keawe, about how he we met him, how he got started in the music industry, his musical influences outside of reggae, what makes reggae much different than other genres, what separates Dylan’s music from other Reggae artists, what Alternate Take thinks of you if you don’t like reggae, Kiki Curiel, his brand new debut a...

*Recorded on May 4th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Dr. Mark Sherwood about his jack of all trades background (Retired SWAT Officer, Retired Professional Baseball Player, Author, Filmmaker, Naturopathic Doctor), his mission to tell truths and deal hope, why telling truths in today’s society is more important than ever, how to set yourself free from unnecessary medication via diet, breaking addi...

*Recorded on June 8th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedian - Steve Simeone, about how we found out about Steve, Joey Diaz, how Joe Rogan made learning cool, how he got started doing comedy, his childhood, the decision to do comedy full time and push all his chips to the middle of the table, how Damon Wayans convinced Steve to go all in, how Pauly Shore helped get him passed by the great Mitz...