Dan Time

Multi-talented Edmonton, Alberta Canada-based songwriter Dana Wylie is my guest this week! We explore Dana's decades-long career in music, her travels and so much more. Dana's 2023 solo LP How Much Muscle is a soulful 10-track offering featuring Edmonton's best talent. The Edmonton Journal wrote, "If you have two ears and a soul, How Much Muscle will appeal to you." Dana also writes and performs w...

Sean Perry, lead vocalist/guitarist and founding member of world-class Metallica tribute band The Four Horsemen is my guest this week! Sean talks about the 17-year run of the world's "ONLY album-quality Metallica tribute." Sean also opens up about his troubled childhood and series of obstacles early in his music career that could have ended his dreams as a musician. And he talks about the real rea...

Daniela Galasso, California-based indie-pop singer-songwriter, joins me for a fun conversation as we explore her song catalog, writing style and her captivating new single "Wait.” Daniela (Dani) writes about the fun & tenderness of close relationships as well as the struggle and sadness that can accompany these bonds. With "Wait," Daniela describes unconditional love and the lengths that we ar...

Dan Weinrib, City Clerk for Trussville, AL and longtime public servant, has returned (as promised) for a special baseball-themed episode! This year will be Dan's 24th season umpiring high school baseball for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). You'll hear about Dan's experience as a baseball umpire — including the types of "safe" & "out" calls he makes, taking a fastball off...

Gerald Watkins, Chairman & Executive Director of Friends of Rickwood, joins me to promote Major League Baseball's "Tribute to the Negro Leagues" game — and to talk about the oldest ballpark in the country! The contest between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, which also honors the greatest living baseball player, Willie Mays, will take place on June 20, 2024 at historic Rickwoo...

Enjoy some BONUS conversation with Andi Rice as we carry on a little longer about music and bands that we enjoy. Khruangbin https://www.khruangbin.com High on Fire http://www.highonfire.com Sleep https://weedian.com/ Asomvel https://asomvel.com/ Vinyl Music Hall https://vinylmusichall.com

What a thrill to have renowned freelance photographer Andi Rice as my guest this week! Andi & I became friends while working in record stores almost 25 years ago. Andi's assignments have included shoots for The Washington Post , Washington Post Magazine , Bloomberg , The New York Times & other major media outlets. Andi has photographed President Biden, Vice President Harris, Gov. Kay Ivey...

Dan Brodie, veteran Melbourne, Australia singer-songwriter, joins Dan Time to talk about his long career and his latest record, The Ballad of Cowboy Dan ! Dan has released eight studio records and three EPs over a recording career that spans a quarter century. While his sound most closely belongs in the alt-country or Americana genres (Brodie has been compared to the likes of Mellencamp, Dylan, El...

You might remember him from Episode 8! Dan Kobylka, the man who survived two heart transplants and a brain tumor & helped launched Challenger baseball in Chatham-Kent Ontario, Canada, returns for a Christmas-themed episode of Dan Time! We talk some fantasy sports, NFL, African-American history in Chatham & surrounding areas, homelessness, the spirit of Christmas and more! Head over to the...

My dear friend Emily Cook makes a special appearance on Dan Time this week! What you hear in this episode is the very first conversation in at least five years between the two of us. Emily tells the story of how she was almost named Dani—but fate intervened at the 11th hour! She makes a stunning announcement about the name she really identifies with all these years later—and the name she and her h...

Award-winning Boston folk/blues musician Danielle Miraglia is my guest this week — and the first Danielle on "Dan Time"! Danielle has been winning over audiences on stages in New England and across the country & beyond for over 20 years. We dive into her catalog & discuss Danielle's latest solo record, Bright Shining Stars , which debuted at #15 on the Billboard US Blues charts! We also ex...

Chicago-based EMC actress, singer & creative Dani Pike is my guest this week! This is a can't-miss episode as Dani is loaded with talent — and her passion for the stage and helping others shines through in this conversation. Dani is a bone cancer survivor and we talk about her work for the Chordoma Foundation to raise money and bring awareness to this rare form of cancer. Dani is portraying Fi...

New Orleans musical theater actor Danny Rubio is my extra special guest this week! Listen to Danny as he grants you an all-access pass to his theatrical mind, his background, performances, likes, dislikes & MUCH more! We talk French Quarter, Saints football, New Orleans food — you're gonna love it. Danny loves musical theater and is truly at home on stage in front of an audience. See him perfo...

UK-based singer-songwriter Dan Thomas makes a big splash from across the pond on Dan Time! We cover a variety of topics & discuss the introspective themes on his EP Something I Can Mend . Dan's music combines "...the likes of Frank Turner and Foo Fighters with Del Amitri and The Beautiful South." Be sure to follow him on social media for all upcoming tour dates and to download his music on you...

Stand-up comedian Dan Altano is my guest this week! We talk about Dan's chart-topping debut comedy album, Stand-Up Dad ! And Dan shares lots of stories and insight into his unique career as a comic, what he learned from his dad and so much more. We also bond over growing up as the middle brother of three boys. You won't want to skip a track on the new album. Search & download Stand-Up Dad wher...

Jeanie Cooke, longtime GM and co-owner of the Danville Dans collegiate summer league baseball team, is this week's very special guest! Jeanie also serves as the Executive Director of the Danville (IL) Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau. We dive in to the history of the Dans, Danville Stadium and the special intrigue of the ball club for generations of fans. Jeanie also highlights the uniqueness...

Enjoy a special BONUS episode with my brother & horror movie fanatic, Rob McArdle! Rob has some excellent Halloween movie night recommendations. Plus, we spin off into some '80s talk & a few garbage questions. Happy Halloween from Dan Time!

Stand-up comedian & rising star Daniel Eachus visits "Dan Time"! We talk about his hilarious comedy album "Where's Daniel?" — and we dive into his life as a comic, writer & producer. Daniel's DryBar comedy special "A Mild and Skinny Guy" has over one million total views. He has starred in over 20 national TV commercials — and we learn about some unexpected roles he has performed in these s...

Longtime musician, producer & man of many ideas, characters & jokes — Sean "Rockstar" Heninger makes his first appearance on the Dan Time. Listen as we talk music, middle school memories, touring, babies, spending time alone & so much more. Find Sean on X @RockstarBHM Comments, suggestions, opinions — Email the show at dantimepod@gmail.com

Husband, father, coach and World Champion of "Other Duties as Assigned" — DJ Sims is our 10th guest on "Dan Time"! DJ overcame long odds to get to his place in life today. He lost both parents at a young age and grew up dirt poor. As you'll hear in this episode, DJ takes advantage of opportunities and gets the most satisfaction out of helping others. Email dantimepod@gmail.com with any questions,...

Nashville-based singer songwriter Dan Harrison visits Dan Time to talk music & promote his brand new single "We Went South"! Download all of his songs on your favorite music platform. Follow Dan Harrison on Facebook and at: www.danharrisonmusic.com danharrisonmusic on Instagram @dnharrisonmusic on X

The man who championed Challenger baseball & changed the lives of special needs players and their families for over 30 years in Chatham Ontario, Canada joins Dan Time. Dan Kobylka talks about service, gratitude and living a life he nearly lost four decades ago. www.chathamthisweek.com www.chathamminorbaseball.com

Jim Powell is BACK for a Special Session of "Dan Time"! In a fit of desperation, we attempt to send some good mojo to the Chicago Cubs. Plus, Jim and I talk fantasy sports and a whole bunch of nonsense.

Former University of Central Florida quarterback Vic Penn makes an appearance on "Dan Time"! Vic recounts his first season at South Carolina, his record-setting junior year with the Golden Knights, facing powerhouse SEC opponents, overcoming adversity, making lasting friendships and more. Find out what Drew Brees said to Vic after the UCF-Purdue game in '99. Be sure to download & subscribe to...

Chris Fuhrmeister from the Atlanta Business Chronicle joins Dan Time to cover a variety of topics — our old Birmingham News days, newspapers, ballparks, Zack Greinke, Atlanta restaurants, toothpaste strategies and so much more!