Dinner at Your Place?

Human Being Sabrina D'Souza comes by and asks Danny to make Chilaquiles with Salsa Roja. Sabrina messaged Danny on Instagram something kind, and Danny had the completely normal reaction to say, "do you wanna be a guest on an episode of my podcast?" After making friends with the animals of Kentucky, Sabrina talks being back in Boston, and more specifically, the same place she grew up in. Unfortunat...

Musician Austin McCloud comes by and asks Danny for Quinoa. The exact phrase was "I've been slamming Quinoa raw lately but I guess I should have it with something." Austin talks making a record and what it takes to self produce an album. From the writing, to the recording, the mixing, and mastering, Austin mapped everything out and takes us through the process. We hear about renting an Air BnB ins...

Comedian Alex Giampapa comes by and asks Danny for a meat patty. Alex is on an elimination diet, he did not grow up eating like a junkyard dog. Alex and Danny jump in talking about a few venues that have fallen to the wayside, one of which being where Alex shot his first special (that may or may not have involved mind altering substances) Alex continues to examine some changes he's experienced in...

Comedian Andrew Della Volpe comes back and defers to Danny for a meal pick. Danny had a craving for something and promises it's not a bit because it would be an awful one. Some shop talk at the beginning, Andrew and Danny talk about how at points Comedy can feel like chasing a dragon, how frustrating it is to feel like you aren't progressing, and how sometimes the best way to recognize your progre...

Photographer/Drummer/A few other things Steve Nisotel comes by and asks Danny for a Dairy Queen Blizzard. A special place in his heart, Steve recounts how this Blizzard flavor came to be, the friend that created it, and how this has become a fond but unfortunate yearly tradition to honor that friend. Steve also talks about drumming in a few different bands, running his own photography business, an...

Comedian/Photographer/Content Creator Jeremy Cangiano comes by and asks Danny for Chicken Cutlets, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn. After laughing about their past few social misses, Jeremy kicks it off talking about growing up in North Reading, his days working in a diner, and how he can still think of that "wet smell" he had on him after a shift. Jeremy tells us also how he's feeling like a 2.0 versio...

"Dinner at Your Place?" starts 2025 the same way we enjoyed many days in 2024; hanging out with comedian Ryan Ellington. The two share some brownies and talk about the holidays throwing a curveball that sparked a sibling argument, how this time of the year feels different as you get older, and we hear Ryan is going to Japan to find a (new) wife. Sorry, Audrey. Support Ryan: Instagram: @ryan_elling...

Solo one to keep the ball rolling. Stories include making a motorcycle friend, a (literal) Hall of Fame interaction, and watching someone become the Joker at an airport. Thanks for hanging out.

Comedians Kathe Farris and Jesse Farris return together! Friday Night Pizza and Gilmore Girls was a tradition, so the two asked for a Peppers and Onion Pie. We get a fun look into what it's like when a parent and their child are pursuing the same craft, how Kathe handles seeing Jesse deal with a tough crowd as her mother, and Jesse gives some wonderful insight to the idea that if you're arguing wi...

My sister is having a baby today (11.13.24) We went back to our youth and played a game of Mario Party to celebrate this new chapter. Along the way, Meg tells us about some foods she couldn't get enough of, why she hopes her child isn't a sporty one, and how the character Ninji, a pudgy entity that waddles and has two giant red buttons on its chest, is the pregnant woman spirit animal. Support Meg...

Allston Pudding editor Harry Gustafson comes by and asks Danny to make Pasta Carbonara. Harry is the host of Allston Pudding Presents: The Puddcast; a podcast centered around interviewing musicians and shedding a light on the homegrown talent of Boston. Harry talks about his 8 years for the music blog, how its grown from the days of writing about only one genre of music, and his willingness to cha...

Comedian and Content Creator Zach Remi (@newenglanddad) comes by and asks Danny to make blueberry pancakes. Zach also brought syrup tapped from his farm as well as a mixed berry jam from bushes on the property. A New England boy his whole life, Zach talks growing up in New Hampshire, the joys he got from teaching, and how he only stopped teaching to be a stay at home Dad; a role he's absolutely lo...

After an unexpected week off, Hooker Boy Studios is back. Musician Joshua Sweet comes by and asks Danny to recreate Buffalo Wild Wing's Asian Zing Sauce (served over Tofu Nuggets) A vegan now, Josh talks about how in the teenage years this sauce over chicken wings were so tasty he'd even eat the bone. Not one to shy away from food, Josh also tells us about the time he did the one chip challenge an...

Designers Hannah Richards and Tyson Buggs return to the studio to answer a very important question Danny has for them: What exactly is the gig I said yes to on October 18th? Hannah is the co-founder of Heart and Soul Studios, an organization that gives young creatives in Boston a space to showcase their work. For their kick off event, it's only right they do a fashion show. Hannah and a group of h...

The studio is back to being a studio and not my bedroom now that roommate mom has finished her vacation. Before she left, we did a new segment where followers sent in anonymous questions to be answered by someone who has a bit of life experience. She named it. Not me. I've had a lot of conversations with my mom, but this one is towards the top of the list. Thanks for sending questions in. Hope you...

Billy Baker is back and brings news of a bun in the oven about to burst. Will has had a lot on his plate as he and his wife prepare for the baby's arrival, but now it's t-minus 30 days till launch and we couldn't be more excited. We hear the story of the positive pregnancy test, how Will was in the doghouse for missing a premium window of time, and that at points during the process he felt like a...

You didn't think I'd forget, did you? The podcast turned 2, and I turned 30. Thanks for joining the ride; it's just getting started. Love you lots. -Danny

Studio favorite returns for a bounce around episode. Topics include approaching 30, what you want for gifts changes as you age, and a stage persona switch for Danny that while Ryan supports he can not himself jump on board for. A few Steve's and a check in on an old ex girlfriend rounds out this Black Iced Coffee episode. Support Ryan: Instagram: @ryan_ellington_ Ryan will be at Off Cabot this wee...

Hooker Boy Studios hits the road and talks with Danielle Mishkit, the singer and co founder of the new Vermont based band Borrow the Bones. We get to chat with Danielle about the band's first live performance from this past weekend, she tells a story of a National Anthem where she forgot the words, and how as a kid she realized she was good at singing but also worried if it was just her ego tellin...

Lead Singer of the band Beeef and Co-Founder of Allston Pudding Perry Eaton comes by and asks Danny to recreate a Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Perry takes us back to the first Taco Bell trips as a child where it was a Taco Bell/KFC hybrid. We get the classic order, an explanation of what a KFC Twister was, and how Perry's affection for a "secret sauce" might actually just be Ranch Dressing. Be...

Comedian and Writer Amma Marfo comes by and asks Danny to recreate a now discontinued dessert pizza from Pizza Hut. Amma is now gluten intolerant so that adds a layer when creating a pizza, but we get schooled on the glow up that Cauliflower has had and how that is used for crust. Amma is aware it is not as good as regular pizza dough. Amma also tells us about a family visit and the two discuss th...

Comedian and Actor Ahmed Bharoocha comes by and asks Danny to make Ohn No Khauk Swe (Burmese Chicken Coconut Soup) Ahmed gives us a lesson on where exactly Burma is, and along the way explains a little of his family history. It's a mixed bag of cultures and religions (some of which don't get along) but rather than push himself into one specific box, Ahmed has found himself more comfortable blendin...

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Food Blogger Alyssa Palladino (@bottomlyssbites) comes by and asks Danny for "Chicken Parm or Eggplant Parm." Why not both? We jump in with Alyssa telling us how people pronounce her name incorrectly, but not the part of her name you'd think. The two throw out a few nostalgic snacks, how some have fallen off (or never hit the mark to begin with), and Alyssa shares a beloved flavor of ice cream tha...

Food Blogger Vivian Dang comes by and asks Danny to make Thit Kho (braised pork and eggs) Vivian starts with talking about the dinner entertainment she'll usually watch when eating, and how her video of choice makes it so she never has dinner alone. Vivian tells us too about how her love of food came from a mother that always cooked, and even though she now enjoys life as a food blogger, she herse...