Dinner at Your Place?

The Boston Comedy Choice Awards have happened and while the original plan was to talk about it with a fellow nominee, they cancelled because surprise; they're sick. The sentiment remains the same: Win, Lose, or Draw, thank you to everyone who did vote. The support is appreciated more than you know.

To kick off 2024, comedian Carmen Lagala comes by and asks Danny to make Chicken Pot Pie. Before discussing Carmen's materialistic love for healthy food, the two wonder about the gym teachers of their past, the amount of work they had for the student's well being, and how those are also just people out there existing in the world now. Carmen then tells Danny about how she believed polyamory was th...

A 2023 recap for Christmas where Danny talks 3 episodes from this year he liked, some goals set for 2024, and an opinion on a baked good that out of context sounds really bad. Happy Holidays to all the table guests. Thanks for hanging out. -Danny

Comedian Kathe Farris comes by and asks Danny to make skirt steak with a potato salad side. Kathe starts with a heads up that she's never had much of an appetite. Ever since childhood, she's always looked at food more as something that needs to be taken care of. Kathe talks how she loves everything SURROUNDING food like the connecting of people, but as far as for her own intake it resembles that o...

Comedian and Actor Dorothy comes by and asks Danny to make Sloppy Joe's. The two keep their off mic conversation going and we start in the thick of it as we hear about Dorothy's frozen dinners growing up and her family's version of the Wendy's "4 for 4" (4 kids by 4 baby daddies). Dorothy then takes us a little deeper and tells us about her mom's passing when she was 10, the anger she felt, and th...

Because of the holiday Danny had trouble securing a guest. He makes his favorite snack from Greece as a treat: Grilled Halloumi Cheese with Pomegranate Molasses. Danny does a quick round robin on some things he's thankful for like mental health awareness, boxing, and Mariska Hargitay. And also Paige Davis. And also maybe just older women in general. And he's thankful for you.

Food and Nightlife Reviewer Chopstick Murphys (Christian) comes by and asks Danny to make Bun Thit Nuong; the Vietnamese version of the world classic meat/veggie/rice dish. Christian talks feeling like a fake Viet, the shame that brought, and how he’s finally feeling proud of his heritage. Christian also talks about the lack of traditional structure he had growing up, the rebellious side it lead t...

Comedian Logan O'Brien returns to the studio and asks Danny to make Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes. The two discuss a recent nomination they've received and some waves it has caused like people feeling slighted, or how Danny asked the wrong person at the wrong time for help and got a tongue lashing for it. Logan talks a little about his Dad next and how at this point in life, the day of his passing...

Fashion Designer Tyson Buggs come by and asks Danny to make Jambalaya. It's a live studio audience too for "Dinner at Your Place?" as Tyson's girlfriend Hannah joins. Tyson talks about his preference for baking, the details that go into it, and how in his opinion that makes it a more impressive skill than cooking. Tyson also talks his love of Pop-Tarts, how Hannah tried to get the healthy version,...

A podcast favorite returns this week both to the studio and to America. Comedian Jason Cordova is back from his honeymoon in Greece and asks Danny to make fried chicken. The two talk about Jason's big day, the tears of joy he let out and how great it felt, as well as some views he never thought he'd see that gave a reboot to his system. With that reboot Jason has realized some things need to chang...

Danny needed a break from cooking so he called in a past guest and good friend Ryan Ellington to have a pizza party from their nearby favorite spot. The two talk about the unfortunate event that happened on the wholesome holiday of La Befana, Ryan gives an update on his life event of getting engaged, and how the dog the two of them adopted is basically a symbol of commitment as big as marriage. Su...

Comedian Troy Burditt comes over and asks Danny to make no bean chili with Frito Scoops. Troy talks growing up with picky eaters and mentions a few foods that he didn't even know existed, how market price is a horrible concept to put on a menu, and a seafood tasting memory that caused a stir in the family. Troy then gets into how it has been living with a partner for the first time, gives us a bre...

Scheduling conflicts and a food truck incident lead to a no guest Monday. We don't have late homework around here though. Interview scheduled for Wednesday - thanks for hanging out.

Photographer and Motorcycle Enthusiast Kim Maroon comes by and asks Danny to make a vegetarian Lasagna. Kim is going on almost 20 years having cut meat out and talks about what lead to that decision (in a not smug way!) She does have cheat days though, especially at a specific time of year that leads to both her and Danny to decide what could potentially be the best sandwich of them all. Kim then...

Danny has made close to 40 cupcakes over the course of two days and examines the deeper reasons why Buttercream Frosting means something to him.

Comedian Tooky Kavanagh comes by and asks Danny to cook something he's never made before: Oxtails. Danny quickly tells Tooky about a hell gig he did the previous night before getting into a little Oxtail talk such as its good pricing, ease of cooking, and how the Oxtail is a wonderful comfort food. Tooky still won't make it for her husband though. Tooky then shifts into talking about her Caribbean...

The birthday continues as Comedian and Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner Ryan Shea comes by and asks Danny to make a meatball sub. Ryan and Danny talk up top about the shows at Blue Ridge Comedy Club in Tennessee they did a year ago on Danny's birthday, the interesting dinner choice Ryan made for the two of them, and how a long drive can become almost a challenge of willpower. The two then shift into a littl...

Danny is joined by a special guest to talk his sister's wedding in Greece, turning 29, and the podcast turning 1. Thank you to everyone who has listened and joined us at the dinner table. It means the world.

Comedian Mary Spadaro comes by and asks Danny to make Mac and Cheese. Mary talks about OCD and their own issues with food which were exacerbated by a mother who made them get on the treadmill at age 7. Leading to an on and off battle with eating disorders, Mary touches on how psilocybin has helped them immensely through that ongoing fight. Mary then shifts gears and talks about a break up as well...

Comedian Will Noonan comes by and asks Danny to make plain pancakes with a side of bacon. It's another breakfast for dinner episode, baby. Will finishes up an off mic conversation about how even though he went to AA he was told he wasn't an alcoholic. He talks what it's liked being raised by a nervous parent, having them download their fears onto you, and ultimately getting hit with a trifecta of...

Comedian Matt Bedell comes by and asks Danny for a (soft shell) taco night. Matt runs us through how important taco night was, living in Somerville for his whole life, the stories that you randomly remember being in the same place, and why at first he felt comfortable at home for fear of the weather. Matt also explores his positive relationship with his dad and how its framed his mindset for what...

Comedian Jay Martin comes by and asks Danny to make a grilled cheese. Jay talks having food anxiety as a child and what its lead to, compulsive behavior to "prevent a parent's death," as well as what it's like to return to the scene of a panic attack for your big headlining night. Support Jay: Instagram: @jaymartincomedy Jay will be at Off Cabot Comedy & Events in Beverly, MA, on Friday, Septe...

Writer and Comedian Thom Crowley comes by and asks Danny to recreate a summer barbecue with some grilled chicken, corn on the cob, and coleslaw. Thom talks writing for Flo at Progressive, one of the commercials that didn't perform so well, and how that snowballed into an online conspiracy theory. With summer as the theme though Danny goes with it and asks Thom some of his childhood memories that i...

A meeting by chance sends Danny down a rabbit hole.

Comedian Angela Sawyer comes by and asks Danny to make French Toast with some bacon. It's Breakfast for Dinner! Angela talks a disjointed childhood where the outlet was food and television, feeling angry at laughter, to wiping the slate clean and starting fresh. With a fresh start came a fascination of vinyl, a culture she could lean into her weirdness, and a music talent that includes sampling an...