Nakashima Nightly

This week, Dan discusses finally getting on the water and learning to sail (kind of) in Clearwater and visiting the 60th Annual Sugar Sand Festival. Then, Dan goes hard talking about his obsession of the imitable Michelle Collins, host of The Michelle Collins Show on Radio Andy on SiriusXM and the podcast, Midnight Snack, sharing his views on how she is not utilized properly with television, and t...

What is the legacy of Will and Grace? Dan has more than a few thoughts. Dan discusses the role of quintessential sitcoms directed by Jimmy Burrows, including Cheers and Friends, and discusses the importance of a well-rounded ensemble cast. Dan tackles the importance of Eric McCormack playing Will Truman, a gay lawyer, as a straight actor, and acknowledges and embraces the sensational performances...

Read my think piece about short shorts here: https://nerdjockblog753105612.wordpress.com/2018/12/01/don-we-now-our-short-apparel/ This week, Dan discusses his perilous journey through the gauntlets of AT&T customer service before taking a stroll down memory lane with the Esquire style section as his guide. Discuss everything from Thursday boots to fancy watches and well-shot cologne ads in thi...

It's a trip down memory lane in this week's Dabble in Babble. Join Dan with his former student, Chris Kerswell, as they discuss their perspectives on teaching and learning at Judson University, a strict Baptist university in the suburbs of Chicago. Dan tells his experience teaching as a gay professor for an institution that listed being gay as a fireable offense in the faculty handbook, the two di...

No, that's not a typo in the title - we're hyping up Taylor Fritz making his first ATP Masters 1000 final at Indian Wells because we love Indian Wells, and we love tennis. In addition to touching on Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal in their windy, impressive semi-final match. Then, Jonathan McLernon joins Dan to discuss his journey from chemical researcher to nutrition coach. Do oranges have too mu...

Dan is planning a trip, and as we all know, the most important part of any trip is food. And when it comes to food, there is nothing more supreme than brie. In addition to talking about culinary excursions, Dan talks about inclement weather marooning his plans to go sailing. Dan is joyned this week by Loyce Hampson, MA, MFT, who is also planning a trip to France. Loyce and Dan connect over agricul...

Join Dan as he interviews Lorraine Ball, a marketing executive who struck out on her own to found her own marketing company. Lorraine, an Indianapolis native, shares her emotions and thoughts throughout the journey of striking out on her own leading up to selling her company. An Indianapolis resident, Dan and Lorraine connect over the winter blues, beautiful leaves in fall, and high fashion. 

Dan talks about his experience at Express and J. Crew, which causes him to meander down memory lane and talk about his experience as a smiles associate at Payless Shoe Source. Buoyed by Abercrombie's rebranding and investment in visual impact, hear all about the shirt that just was never meant to be. Also, at the top, Dan gives a brief comment about Ukraine, and we wrap up the episode with my thou...

Here what Dan is recovering from this time as he talks all about his experience showing his best friends around town. Wax poetic as he thinks about running, playing pickleball, and what it means to feel established in a new community.

Join Dan and his special guest, Cousin Jamie, as they discuss the joys of their last name, what it's like to be a teacher, and recount their experience with mobile games, including their quest to become fashionistas of the most high. Get in the Valentine's Day and Superbowl spirit with this week's special Dabble in Babble!

Hear all about the Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Dan traveled the world, seeing all there is to see at EPCOT, from margaritas in Mexico and sake in Japan to some delicious brie and champagne in France. Dan made a real connection with Kara Lindsay, who originated the role of Katherine Plumber in Newsies on Broadway, and got to see her perform live. It was truly a magical day in the most...

Hear about Dan's first experience with Gasparilla in Tampa as well as a surface dive through character bounding, traveling to Disney, epcot, and most importantly, Australian Survivor. 

Combating his upbringing, Jerry Fu details some interesting anecdotes from his personal life that has lead him to a change in career from pharmacist to conflict resolution coach, focusing on the Asian American community. 

This week, Dan shares his new year's resolutions, some exciting information about growth of the podcast, and gives some information on the book he's currently reading. More importantly, Dan is joined by two entrepreneurs, Mark and John Cronin. John Cronin and his Dad, Mark X. Cronin are the co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. In three years, t...

Dan enchants his listeners with a tale of foreign travel, with wonders of the world. Hear about travels to Cancun, Mexico, the wonders of an all-inclusive resort, New Year's Eve around the world, and great travels to Chichen Itza and a Cenote. It truly is a charmed life that Dan leads. Then, this week, Dan is joined by Darrin Charles, a former football player from the University of Wisconsin, who...

Join Dan for the last show of 2021! Dan discusses traveling to Indianapolis for the holidays, delicious food like party pizzas and a cranberry baked brie. Hear a recap of exciting moments from 2021 like buying a new Buick, watching the U.S. Open, and traveling to New York City, with discussions about plans to go to Mexico! Finally, hear Dan tell you why you should not get in a drinking competition...

Dan has fallen. He's fallen hard. He's fallen fast. Tune in to this week's episode to learn all about Dan's experience with skydiving and feeling like a Marvel superhero, specifically Spider-Man. Buckle in tightly for this one and listen to it someplace where the wind can rush through your hair and you can indulge all of your greatest senses. 

Dan dabbles in babble this week about the joys and triumphs of baking, specifically dovetailing into a discussion on how his training as a synthetic chemist aids his everyday life. Plus, listen to his thoughts on gift giving, going into physical stores, and so much more, including his experience ice skating outside for the first time in Tampa! Plus, learn about his love for Selling Sunset and his...

Dan discusses some of his favorite things about the Christmas season, including ice skating near water, decorating with Santa's Husband, and the best Christmas movie, Last Christmas.

Dan babbles about the amazing qualities of Jesse Palmer and the Great Holiday Baking Competition, acknowledges that Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent are goals, and then goes on a total deep dive explaining his conversion into a full Swifty. Keep burning red, folks, and follow the show on twitter @BabblingDan!

Dan talks about riding in a Buick - yes, a Buick with a nice, full front bench seat. We also take a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the joy of a donut, recognizing there's a time and a place. Finally, if you want to learn about having class, this is the episode for you, as Dan exposes the war on cake, and points out the necessities for a classy event.

This week, Dan babbles about a bit of nostalgia. He discusses and reflects upon his move to Florida, waxes poetic about hot coffee versus iced coffee, reveals his plans for Thanksgiving, and dissects being carefree with Michael Buble and Sara Bareilles.

Dan discusses his feelings on fall and the season of Halloween. Then, take a trip down memory lane as Dan reminisces about DCOMs, focusing on the quintessential classic: Halloweentown.

Dan's Dabble in Babble is back! Dan explains where he's been on his hiatus and recounts tales of living in Milwaukee, the terrors of I-294, O'Hare, and Chicago, and gives a rousing anecdote about the wedding he officiated recently.

This week Dan chats with Lucas Cantor. Lucas is a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and speaker. He finished Schubert’s 8th Symphony (the unfinished symphony) with the help of AI. The full symphony was premiered in London at Cadogan Hall and continues to be performed around the world. He has worked in NBC's music department for the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Athens, Torino, Beijing,...