If You’re an Old Soul

Danny and Speedy dive into the final episode and season of "Stranger Things," and try to decide which plot developments and Internet theories matter most. Also, the shows gets some field reporting from a friend of the show, after he witnessed Billy Joel's first concert in months. As always, If you have comments, questions, or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to IfYoureAnOldSoul@g...

After a brief 19-month break, Danny and Speedy are back to re-examine 2025 with their "Old Soul glasses" on. As always, If you have comments, questions, or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to IfYoureAnOldSoul@gmail.com

As the film industry continues to build its "Musical Cinematic Universe," Danny and Speedy explore the upcoming slate of biographical movies about legendary entertainers - and list the five biopic ideas that make them say, "Yes!" or "Ehhh." Plus, Danny is having technical difficulties (that no one seems to notice but him), and he starts off the podcast on a rampage. As always, if you have comments...

Danny gives his Top 10 Oscars Thoughts after the 96th Academy Awards (while joined by his wife, Tina, who is infamously not a fan of awards shows). Then (21:27), the show welcomes movie podcaster Jihad Shatara and "Dune" expert James Newlin to satiate Danny's thirst to talk about a giant worm (Danny proudly, definitely-not-annoyingly-at-all...read the books). As always, If you have comments, quest...

Danny and Speedy are back in 2024! They dive into: Speedy's new gig at "After Midnight," lingering sentiments on Academy Award nominations, stars who are just one award away from EGOT status (in honor of Elton John claiming his), and favorite stories about filmmaker Norman Jewison and singer/songwriter Melanie, two entertainment legends who recently passed away. As always, If you have comments, qu...

While Speedy is in London, Danny's wife, Tina, joins him to chat with unique social media star Rosie Grant. Over the last two years, Rosie has become famous for her mission to make recipes engraved into gravestones all across the country. We discuss her unconventional rise to fame (i.e. interning at a cemetery and having two parents who are ghost tour guides), favorite recipes she has discovered a...

Danny and Speedy quickly assemble to discuss the release of The Beatles’ "final" song, "Now and Then." They dive into its origins, the controversial decisions behind its reproduction (such as removing parts of John Lennon's original demo), the potential connection to Lennon's reportedly last words to McCartney, and our overall review of the track. As always, If you have comments, questions, or per...

If you enjoy hearing Danny be uncomfortable, this is the episode for you. While recounting an awkward encounter with an Oscar-winning actor, compounded with needing to filibuster because Speedy has a work-emergency…His pain is almost palpable during the entire episode. They also discuss their shared crush on the first "Golden Bachelor," as well as honor Rudolph Isley, of The Isley Brothers. Then,...

Danny is back after settling into his new job and apartment in New York City! He and Speedy discuss a bonus Old Phrase of the Day, the passing of The Band's Robbie Robertson and legendary game show host Bob Barker, and the merits of a DJ-show that plays older music. Then, beloved indie band The Lemon Twigs join the show, with Brian and Michael D'Addario breaking down their new album, the drama beh...

Danny returns from his honeymoon and ironing out a professional transition (more on that during the episode) to reunite with Speedy on our podcast's two-year anniversary. However, there is no time to dwell on the last two years, when there are 96 wonderful years to celebrate of one of the greatest singers ever, Tony Bennett. To properly honor the titan of music who passed away this month, Danny ca...

If You're an Old Soul, please join us in: Remembering and honoring Tina Turner, reacting to the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions, making fun of Danny's awkward interview with Oscar-winner Diane Keaton (Danny is begrudgingly playing the entire interview for everyone, which has not aired in-full yet), hearing Danny's tirade after his first time watching "Dirty Dancing," and enjoying an inter...

Ever since Danny saw the now-viral video of Peter Rugman (from the band, The Nonstick Pans) doing impersonations of a "John Lennon Christmas song vs. a Paul McCartney Christmas song," he knew this Brit was a fellow Old Soul. Millions of views and likes later, we welcome the actor, comedian and musician onto the podcast to explore a wide array of subjects, ranging from serious topics, like the hist...

Aaasdflaksjdfhaskdfjhasfasdfasdfs. Sorry, tried typing with hotdog fingers. Nearly a year after the first podcast episode about their love of "Everything Everywhere All At Once," Danny and Speedy take a victory lap on their favorite movie of the year sweeping the 2022 Academy Awards. Later in the podcast (29:39), Danny also remembers that he wanted to discuss how terrifying the score from "All Qui...

Danny's frenemy and sports anchor Nick Rothschild joins the podcast to review Netflix's mega hit, "Wednesday." He's mainly here because Danny needs backup, as he tries to defend the series against Speedy's disdain for its repurposing of the original 1960s TV show. Plus, they give their thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations, Smokey Robinson's spicy new album title (this part is a lit...

Here's looking at you, Old Souls. Danny and Speedy are giddy to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Danny's favorite movie, "Casablanca." They explore the many still-beloved aspects, like Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman's performances and Captain Renault's best quips. However, they also dive into the now confusing components, like Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman's age difference and Captain Re...

On today's episode, Danny and Speedy debate how much to celebrate that ABBA once again got nominated in some of the biggest categories for the Grammy Awards, and explore the history of animated movies' songs (i.e. "We Don't Talk About Bruno") getting ignored for Record of the Year. Plus, they share their thoughts on the silly fun of "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story," and Speedy recalls attending the...

Oscar-winning icon Paul Newman suddenly has a memoir, even though he passed away in 2008. How is that possible? We bring on "The New York Times" culture reporter and bestselling author Dave Itzkoff to discuss the discovery of transcripts that were locked away for decades - and how they were since edited into a brand new autobiography, "The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man." Plus, Dave discuss...

Danny and Speedy honor Dame Angela Lansbury, the legendary actress who passed away at the age of 96 this week. From Tony awards for Broadway classics like "Sweeney Todd" to 12 consecutive Emmy-nominated seasons on "Murder, She Wrote" to an iconic tune in "Beauty and the Beast," they attempt to unpack her legacy for the many generations she touched. Plus, they celebrate the 45th birthday of Billy J...

David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, The Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Al Green, Steely Dan, Curtis Mayfield, and Paul Simon. Somehow, all of these legendary artists released one of their quintessential albums in the exact same year, 1972. Danny and Speedy peruse this iconic catalog from exactly 50 years ago, and explore how influential these pieces of art still are today. Plus...

The Old Souls are getting a little older, as Danny and Speedy celebrate the podcast's first birthday. In order to commemorate this modest milestone, they reflect on favorite moments and rank the show's Top 5 Least Relevant Episode Topics (We know our subjects are niche). Plus, Danny recounts seeing Elton John's farewell tour, and explores all of the lyrics he learned he's had wrong for his entire...

One week after Stranger Things' fourth season finally wrapped up, Danny and Speedy feel it's finally safe to come out and discuss the dramatic events in spoiler-heavy fashion. WARNING: THE FOLLOWING TEASE TO GET YOU TO LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST HAS SPOILERS, EVEN THOUGH WE FEEL THAT'S PRETTY OBVIOUS BY NOW. Danny and Speedy dive into questions they still have heading into the final season, and try to...

Say "Good Morning!" because we are ready to "Make 'Em Laugh" while "Singin' in the Rain!" Okay, that was revoltingly corny, and we will not be doing any of those things - but Gene Kelly did! And we're here to celebrate by shoehorning in as many puns as possible.  In this episode, we celebrate the 70th birthday of "Singin' in the Rain," a movie that was virtually shutout from the Academy Awards and...

Thank you, "Stranger Things," for bringing Kate Bush back! Or, at least, for introducing her music to a new audience. We celebrate the English icon's resurgence on the charts, thanks to the Netflix show's new season, and give some backstory on her extremely influential career (And if you want to avoid some minor spoilers, that segment runs from 23:46 - 34:55). We also discuss Mick Jagger's recent...

Danny and Speedy are serving up an Old Soul Casserole, stuffed inside with recent stories and events that somehow relate to our niche. We discuss Pink Floyd's first song in three decades, the tragic passings of Gilbert Gottfried and Taylor Hawkins, and our admissions of adulation for Harry Styles. Plus, Danny plays a clip from his interview with director Judd Apatow about his new movie and book, w...

Did you know there was once a streaker at the Oscars? In light of what happened between Will Smith's palm and Chris Rock's face, Danny and Speedy explore the catalogue of the most "awkward" moments in the history of the Academy Awards. Some of these instances were immediately ill-received, like David Letterman's infamous "Oprah...Uma" shtick and the internet-breaking reveal that "La La Land" had n...