Nakashima Nightly

Good Evening. Welcome to Nakashima Nightly. It is July 11th, and I'm Dan Burkett - your lead Nakashima Correspondent. Before we begin, I want to take a moment to acknowledge Taylor Fritz in this week's hashtag-Fritz-Friday. Playing in his first ever Wimbledon semifinal, Fritz was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in four sets. Fritz played a determined match, and with two set points in the fourth...

Welcome back, tennis fans! It is July 10th, this is Nakashima Nightly, and I'm Dan Burkett, your lead Brandon Nakashima correspondent. Before we begin with our usual news report regarding superstar Brandon Nakashima, I want to first extend a heartfelt congratulations to Amanda Anisimova for defeating Sabalenka to earn her spot in this year's Wimbledon final. Truly, an amazing run she's...

Tonight, we're getting to know Brandon Nakashima Meet Brandon Nakashima: The Rising Star of American Tennis If you follow tennis or have ever watched the U.S. Open or Wimbledon, you’ve probably heard about names like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, or Coco Gauff. But there’s another name you should know— Brandon Nakashima , one of the top young American men’s tennis players on the ATP Tour. Bran...

American tennis player Brandon Nakashima concluded a promising run at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships with a third-round loss to Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego. After securing two quality victories in the early rounds, Nakashima’s campaign ended on the tournament’s first weekend, offering a mix of progress and areas for reflection as the tour heads into the summer hard-court swing. Strong Start on Grass...

It is July 7th and this is: Nakashima Nightly. I'm your host, Dan Burkett, bringing you the latest and greatest about ATP superstar Brandon Nakashima. Tonight, we're recapping Wimbledon.  Ladies and gentlemen, tennis aficionados and casual Centre Court snackers alike, gather 'round for the tale of Brandon Nakashima’s charmingly clinical , statistically stunning , and unexpectedly spicy...

This is Nakashima Nightly - your source for all the latest news regarding ATP superstar - the one, the only, Brandon Nakashima. I'm Dan Burkett, and I'm your host for this evening's edition of Nakashima Nightly. As Wimbledon blazes forward, we congratulate fellow American Taylor Fritz in advancing over Jordan Thompson to the quarterfinals after Thompson was forced to retire due to inju...

A brief introduction to our new show, Nakashima Nightly and a recap of Brandon Nakashima's heartbreaking defeat at Wimbledon today at the hands of Lorenzo Sonego.

Dan is in his Midnights era. Dan discusses what's new for Michelle Collins, her patreon, and gives ideas for her promised merch selection, but then he takes on the "fat" Taylor controversy, and does a not-so-deep dive into her new album, Midnights, from Karma and Lavender Haze to Vigilante Shit. Which songs are you loving on the album? Let Dan know on Twitter @babblingdan. Welcome to Midnight.

#MichHeads from the old country, unite in this time of need! On Friday, October 14th, Michelle Collins announced on her SiriusXM radio show, The Michelle Collins Show, that her show will have its final week this week. This is deeply saddening, so I've taken this opportunity to use my platform to pay respects to the greatest person to ever grace a microphone. Here's to Michelle Collins!

Dan has reached a new echelon of basicity - what is that, you ask? Well, to find out, you'll need to endure tangent upon tangent, as Dan meanders down memory lane of a specific Michelle Collins interview, followed by the ins and outs of graduate school, including talking about small molecule inhibitors of metabolic enzymes #amirite. Are we unironically being ironic? Is Good Morning America superio...

In this episode of Dan's Dabble in Babble, Dan talks about all the joys of home ownership, from the homestead tax exemption to replacing shower heads. How many sweaters does Dan need? Listen to him contemplate this here. What is Dan watching? You guessed it - get the rundown here, plus hear a bit about the excitement of the US Open in the coming weeks. All this and more!

Dan hits up South Florida in this week's Dabble in Babble! Which is better - Miami or Fort Lauderdale? Dan has heavily unbiased thoughts. Hear about the beautiful, if scorching hot, Vizcaya Gardens, traversing Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and dining in the club-like, church-like environment of Holly Blue. Is Alligator Alley a walk in the park or an unintended pit stop? Have strong feelings about #Ac...

In this solo babble, Dan talks about the joys of a new coffee maker, the obnoxiousness of educator TikTok, but most importantly, he talks about an enchanting weekend in the Hostess City of the South: Savannah, Georgia! Staying in the beautiful Ballastone Inn, Dan takes you through excellent food at Elisabeth's on 37th, The Olde Pink House, and more! Get southern with this week's babble!

It's another college counseling spectacular with this week's guest, Larry Kalangie of "Which Door?" and "What's food?" fame. Join us this week as we talk about our respective paths into the college counseling profession, our summer camp of professional development, and general observations of proper etiquette and how to form the best clique at a professional development conference. All the way fro...

Dan has undergone professional development! In this week's special edition of Dan's Dabble in Babble, he is joined by two of his contemporaries in his field as they discuss the marvelous opportunities presented to them at a regional college counseling conference. While this may seem an odd topic for Dabbling in Babble, you will find that hilarity ensues as the trio spent four magnificent, special...

Wimbledon comes to a close, and Dan ruminates on the greatness of Taylor Fritz, the path of Nick Kyrgios, and so much more Wimbledon content. Then, Dan reminisces on how he formed his parthenon of three perfect movies, from web-slinging Spider-Man to singing in the Grecian Isles, Dan takes flight in Top Gun fashion as he reflects on the impact of Top Gun on his life, our culture, and celebrates th...

The great Sherwin Williams paint saga has come to an end! Hear a review from graphic design major, art teacher, and Dan's cousin, Jamie Burkett. The cousins talk about an upcoming trip to Savannah, the woes of traveling and having summer vacation, and of course they dabble in conversing about high blood pressure, the eye doctor, and that time Dan almost became a pilot for the Navy. They also talk...

This week, Dan is joined by a fearless, empowering guest Nicole Baldinu. Nicole is the co-founder and COO of WebinarNinja, a producer of the $100 MBA podcast, and co-host of the podcast Nicole and Kate can Relate. A native of Sydney, Australia, she pursued a career in education that took her to Japan and Dubai before jumping ship to pursue film school at the New York Film Academy. Nicole babbles w...

Dan is willing to wage a war on Spectrum - dropping your internet service when you're trying to recover from wisdom tooth surgery? Who do you think you are? Full of pride, T Mobile was there to save the day with T Mobile home internet and pride socks. Dan regales with stories of a wisdom tooth recovery diet, upcoming pride events, and his personal internet struggles. This is the thrilling content...

It's summer time! Join Dan as he discusses his plans for home renovation a la HGTV, or maybe something slightly less ambitious. It's a classic Dan's Dabble in Babble as he waxes poetic about the merits of home design - who are we doing this for anyway? Should he rent out his house? Should he sell his house? Should he stay in his house for forty more years? Help him decide by interacting with Dan o...

At long last, we’re at the final leg of Dan’s European adventure: Prague. After a brief recap of Survivor 42, Dan takes you to Praha, a city pulled directly from a fairytale. Be prepared to be enchanted with tales of cobblestone streets, astronomical clock towers, and so many beautiful spires. The architecture of Prague will take your breath away, whether viewing from the Vltava River, the top of...

Is Sara Bareilles a national treasure? Dan thinks so, and he'll let you know as he collects his thoughts on the genius of the Peacock original series, Girls 5eva, starring Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pelt, and Busy Phillips. More importantly, though, Dan continues his journey through Europe, telling all kinds of stories about his time in Bavaria. That's right, Dan went to Munich,...

Does Dan have a vendetta against American Airlines? He sure does. Did he get some French brie? You'll have to listen and find out. Champagne? Perhaps. Dan enchants his listeners this week with the magic or discord of his travels to Paris. Walking the streets of the romantic French city, Dan sees the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and so many other sights while eating incredible food, drinking incredibl...

This week, Dan babbles with a huge fan of the podcast, music artist, and college counseling associate Ben Weil. Ben and Dan debrief about their careers thus far, realizing the central theme of the journey has been open to ever-evolving, changing plans. Dan gives a lot of his history in the chemical industry while Ben talks about his experiences in the arts as a kid growing up in Denver, and how he...

Dan is vibrating with excitement, as he is about to be in the land of the brie! Can you believe it? Also, join Dan this week as he does a total head-first dive into the quintessential Selling Tampa. Are you a Rena stan? So is Dan. Go off, Rena - know your worth! Dan breaks down the joys of reality television through the lens of Selling Tampa, which highlights the booming real estate market in Tamp...