Dan Time

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!

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 soo...

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...

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 crisi...

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

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

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!

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-pr...

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 m...

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 followi...

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.

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 to...

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...

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 yo...

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 t...

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; form...

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 Sp...

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. T...

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...

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...

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...

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 industr...

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...

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 reco...

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 friendshi...