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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...

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" -...

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)

Nashville-based singer-songwriter, guitarist & performer Dan Harrison RETURNS to the podcast! Download Dan's new single "Talkin' Dirty" on all music platforms! This is a great catch-up on all things Dan Harrison in 2024. He has released 4 singles this year - with another single planned in the coming months. Dan & I talk about the new song - as well as the singles "I Go to Church," "Hangove...

Happy Fourth of July! Here to help us celebrate is a return guest that you just might recognize. And if not — it's time to brush up on your Dan Time history. Thanks for subscribing to the podcast. Please leave a star rating! dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod - on the socials Be sure to follow the dantimepod YouTube channel for surprise content as well!

Nashville-based Songstress Danielle Cosby is my guest this week! Hear Danielle's inspiring story about starting a new life in the Music City in 2020. We talk about the Detour (2019) album, the Songstress series and what she’s doing now. Danielle's NEW SINGLE "You" is available everywhere on July 12th! Download "Chameleon" wherever you add new music! Danielle is also "the driving force behind the s...

Lance Gasaway, co-owner of this year's Kentucky Derby winning horse, Mystik Dan, joins me for an exciting conversation — the first of its kind on the Dan Time Podcast! Lance, along with Daniel Hamby III and cousin Brent & his wife Sharilyn Gasaway, comprise the 4 GR Racing group. We talk about Mystik Dan's upset victory at Churchill Downs, what it means for the state of Arkansas and the team t...

Tune in for a very special Father's Day episode!! dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod - socials

Drummer for Geoff Tate (founding member/vocalist of Queensrÿche) as well as Mark Daly & The Ravens — Danny Laverde is my guest this week! Danny has toured and performed across multiple countries. He gained early recognition from Modern Drummer magazine as an up-and-coming drummer in 2019 while touring with Mick Blankenship. Danny is Colombian-American, born in Los Angeles and raised in Cincinn...

Renowned Pensacola, FL-based musician, voice actor, licensed massage therapist & co-owner (along with his wife Crystal) of Lovelock Healing Arts — Dan Lovelock is this week's guest! We talk about Dan's musical and entrepreneurial journey, from Pensacola to Las Vegas, to Scottsdale, AZ, and back to his hometown! Lovelock Healing Arts is "a holistic, family-centered approach to whole-body wellne...

The only Lowell Shepura on the PLANET makes an appearance on Dan Time! I have been fortunate to call Lowell a friend for over 25 years. Lowell is a guy who isn't afraid to tell you exactly how he feels on any given subject. We talk about the uniqueness of the name, sports talk, fantasy football bonds, and a few wild card questions only heard on the Dan Time Podcast! PLUS, Lowell shares a never-bef...

Dan Maines, bassist and founding member of the iconic hard rock band CLUTCH, is my guest this week! Dan and I connected just before Clutch's show at Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola on May 12. We talk touring, family, record label changes & what keeps Clutch going after all these years. The band released its 13th full-length album Sunrise on Slaughter Beach on September 16, 2022. Dan describes th...

For those of you longtime Dan Time listeners, you may have lost hope for the next BONUS episode to arrive! Well, you're finally in luck. I caught up with my older brother Robert (his first appearance on the podcast since the famed Halloween 2023 episode) and we unpack his family beach vacation in Panama City Beach, FL. We also reminisce about childhood PCB beach trips. You're going to want to grab...

If you're looking to discover a new artist, you are in the right place! Madison, WI-based evo-folk artist Dana Perry is my guest this week! "Dana has been making music passionately for 30 years, with over 15 years of focus on playing guitar and songwriting. A thumping guitar style, combined with poignant lyrics and powerhouse vocals; her music resonates with anyone who recognizes that we are all o...

At long last, Taylor Cook — husband to Emily Hanes Cook (guest from Ep. 19) — makes his Dan Time appearance! Taylor & Emily are parents to three children, including Dani Liv! Taylor shares stories about growing up, hockey, football, a little bit about his career in silicone metal sales, some favorite cities you wouldn't suspect, how he & Emily fell in love - and we just scratch the surface...

Bassist, Producer, YouTuber & Author — Travis Dykes is my very special guest this week! Based in Nashville, Travis has been a full-time touring and studio musician for over a decade. His greatest enjoyment comes from teaching others the joy of learning the bass guitar. Travis' YouTube channel has grown to over 156K subscribers. He talks in this episode about a chance run-in with one of those f...

Free agent Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Straily is this week's special guest! Dan talks about his involvement with Driveline, the network, memories from his storied career — and what he's doing to put himself in position to play again in the big leagues! Stick around to hear Dan's favorite visiting clubhouses, alternate unis and much more! Update 4/7/24 — Dan has reportedly signed a split con...

Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame broadcaster Curt Bloom makes a special appearance on the Dan Time podcast! It is CURT BLOOM Time! Listen to Curt describe the magical moments of his career, including a call-up in 2022 to the Chicago White Sox to join Len Kasper in the broadcast booth; his memories of the unforgettable 1994 Barons season with Michael Jordan; and so much more! You'll find out what I d...

United States Marine Corps veteran, UAB graduate, husband, father, marketing manager, and distinguished gentleman — Trey Williams is my guest this week! A man ripe with intrigue and high on substance and character, my good friend Trey is an open book & you're going to want to keep "turning the pages"! We talk sports (favorite teams, championship memories and favorite "Dan" athlete); fatherhood...

An episode many months in the making, my younger brother Travis McArdle makes his highly-anticipated appearance on the show! We talk about the Crimson Tide, Chicago Cubs, weight loss, walking, sock drawer problems, Stephen King, Daniel Day-Lewis & maybe TOO much more! Travis is "on his walk" during the first half or so of the episode. Please download & subscribe — and look for Dan Time on...

Former MLB pitcher for the Atlanta Braves & Chicago Cubs — Dan Winkler is my special guest this week! Dan shares his incredible story about his path to the big leagues, and how he overcame two separate arm injuries to become a dominant setup man. We talk about his early days growing up as a St. Louis Cardinals fan; pitching at the University of Central Florida; his journey through the minor league...