Alternate Take

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 Ra...

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...

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 da...

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...

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...

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 j...

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 drafte...

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...

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 pro...

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,...

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 w...

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...

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 bike...

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...

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...

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 artis...

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 R...

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 w...

Danny talks with the best Cutman in Boxing/MMA, Rudy Hernandez, about how he got into boxing, his brother Genaro "Chicanito" Hernandez, his sparring days & professional boxing career, how he became a Trainer/Cutman, Shane Mosley, Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Canelo Alvarez, Juan Manuel Marquez, Marquez vs Pacquiao, Jim Lampley,  the different styles and techniques of boxing, M...

Danny talks with Kyle, current NFL Defensive Lineman, about his time with the Denver Broncos, they survive an earthquake together, John's creep skills, his new gig with the Buffalo Bills, "Randy Moss", Domata Peko, Kai's trip to Legoland, their epic arm wrestling match circa 2010, Kyle's injury history, shout out Coach Thompson R.I.P., Mike's mom, this upcoming training c...