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Dan McArdle

The ONLY weekly interview podcast of its kind. Get on “Dan Time” and take a ride through the Daniverse. Join me for a ”Danversation” with a standout in sports, music, comedy, entertainment & more! Hear from a Dan, a Danielle, Dani, Danny or any number of "Dan-themed names" — plus guests who have a Dan story or connection!

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  • Saturday · 27 min

    CREEPY PART II - Halloween Special w/Rob McArdle

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You might get the heebie-jeebies after listening to this episode! Here it is - the back end of the 2026 Halloween Special w/Rob McArdle! After 30-plus minutes in PART I of '80s music talk, including our breakdown of Bryan Adams and his baby "in-a-69," it's finally time to get spooky!! Things get a little uneasy, to say the least, as Rob and I get into such topics as: -His Undertaker costume -Yard and house decorations -Rob's horror fest - just finished Crystal Lake series on Peacock. -The (supposedly) creepy town of Verbena, AL -Backrooms (trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HjdiohVOik) -RIP Tim Curry and Tales from the Crypt "Death of Some Salesman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFuiTTe9e04 -Cannibal Corpse and music you shouldn't be listening to -Trick-0r-treating becoming a thing of the past *UNLIKE PART I - this episode is not so bad for the kid's ears. I don't think we dropped an f-bomb this time. But the subject matter is probably more appropriate for older kids. As usual, if you like the show - please leave a star rating! Tell a friend about "Dan Time" and how ridiculous it is at times. Thanks for your support! dantimepod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/dantimepod/ https://www.facebook.com/dantimepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@DanTimePod

  • Friday · 37 min

    4th Annual Halloween Special w/Rob McArdle PART I

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You knew it was coming... It is that time of year once again! Rob is BACK for the 4th Annual Halloween Special Bonus Episode!! I had to split this one into PARTS I & II - so look out for the back end of our brotherly conversation! If you need a laugh or three or four, you're going to enjoy this one! PART I is heavy on nonsense and waxing nostalgic on the '80s, as we are wont to do. Robert and I spend an inordinate amount of time talking about Huey Lewis & The News, Bon Jovi, Rikki Rockett, Bryan Adams and more! We barely scratch the surface on Halloween-related topics until PART II! So, hang tight for a couple more days as I ready that one for publication. If you enjoy listening to most Dan Time episodes with, say, your children in the car - consider playing this episode without any young ears close by. That's not to say it is completely over the top, but it is definitely unfiltered! Thanks for your support of the show! Tell a friend about it, leave a star rating and follow @dantimepod on Instagram, Facebook & YouTube. dantimepod@gmail.com

  • #115
    September 20 · 44 min

    JUNO Nominated Supergroup - Secondhand Dreamcar

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎸🥁🎹🎺🎷Harry Gregg, Dana Wylie and Jamie Cooper of JUNO-Nominated SECONDHAND DREAMCAR are back on Dan Time! We talk about the Edmonton soul/roots/blues supergroup’s NEW LP, Get Ready. THIS FRIDAY Sept 25 is the release date for the band's highly anticipated follow-up to 2024’s debut Answer the Call!! Pre-order vinyl, CD and digital copies via the band’s website secondhanddreamcar.com - Find the new singles: It's All the Same: The first funky single and video released in anticipation of the record, featuring a solid groove and juicy horn lines. Take Your Mind Off It, Baby: An introductory single showcasing the band's signature vibrant soul and rhythm. Where All the Time Has Gone: The final advance single released ahead of the full album drop on September 25, 2026 Secondhand Dreamcar earned a 2026 JUNO Award nomination - and they have also been nominated for multiple Canadian Blues Music Awards. You can see them perform across Canada this fall, including dates in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. tickets.secondhanddreamcar.com CKUA @ckuaradio interviewed all 9 members earlier in 2026. During my conversation with SHDC’s bassist/producer (Harry Gregg), lead vocals/keys (Dana Wylie) and drummer (Jamie Cooper), I quote band members on what they had to say about their fellow musicians! “I love this band for a lot of reasons. It’s an amazing creative outlet,” guitarist Kyle Mosiuk stated. “We all write together and everybody in the band is such a killer musician. We have the most amazing vocalist in all of Canada: Dana Wylie is incredible. I’m just proud to be with all these people who push me to be better every time we play. They’re just all my best friends and I love them.” https://ckua.com/read/secondhand-dreamcar-get-ready Heather Kitching of Roots Music Canada wrote, “this funky nine-piece soul-meets-roots band is absolutely smoking.” ** Join the Big Dreamer mailing list - www.secondhanddreamcar.com Get SHDC exclusives plus the latest touring news and more. Join now and they'll send you a free download right away! Thanks for subscribing to Dan Time to catch all episodes!! As expected, catching up with this group again was great fun. SHDC is gaining converts and reaching new audiences with these new songs and upcoming tour! The camaraderie, the musicianship and the infectious grooves on display will draw in music lovers of all ages and backgrounds. https://www.youtube.com/@SecondhandDreamcar https://www.instagram.com/secondhanddreamcar/ https://www.facebook.com/secondhanddreamcar THANKS for listening or watching the Dan Time podcast! @dantimepod (socials) dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • August 25 · 24 min

    Catch-all Episode - People, Anxiety and Concert Behavior

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Do you need a break from the daily madness? Put your brain on rest and listen to this 'surprise' episode of DAN TIME! I caught a window of TIME to chat with you about such topics as: Blue collar appreciation (people who work in the extreme heat and cold) Goo Goo Dolls & Neon Trees concert review! Anxiety and how to work through it Discarded chicken wings in the parking lot The Moana remake - and other thoughts about the theater experience AND more! I hope this episode speaks to you on some level - or at least gives you a chuckle or two during a challenging day or week. Thanks for subscribing and telling a friend about the Dan Time Podcast! I appreciate you leaving a star rating on your favorite platform. @dantimepod - socials dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • #114
    August 9 · 20 min

    MORE Suburban Dreaming w/Dan Brodie (Pt 2)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Here is the back half of my conversation with Melbourne's songwriting gem, Dan Brodie! We lead off with the track "I've Been Drinking a Lot" and stories of life with and without alcohol. https://www.danbrodie.com.au/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lGWfjqu01dnkb4f70Xnbh https://www.facebook.com/danbrodiemusic/videos/ https://www.instagram.com/dan_j_brodie/ I ask him about some of the earliest Dan Brodie singles ("I'm Floatin' Mamma," "Big Hearted Lovin' Man") - and what place they have in his current setlists. We also talk about his seminal release The Ballad of Cowboy Dan, what the epic title track means to him and how it helped inform the writing this new LP. Dan also talks about the great response Suburban Dreaming has been receiving. He also mentioned the sound effects used on the album and how that is connected to his love of film. "I think because of the sounds and stuff, that lends itself more to my love of film and cinema," he said. "I get drawn into scenes of movies and sound design. I love great sound design. I think that is in a way, as well, a template of what I wanted to do with this record." Thanks for subscribing to the Dan Time Podcast! dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • #113
    July 27 · 30 min

    Dan Brodie talks Suburban Dreaming (Pt 1)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! DAN BRODIE - Melbourne, Australia singer-songwriter and two-time ARIA Music Award nominee returns to Dan Time to talk about his latest spoken-word record, SUBURBAN DREAMING. Download on all streaming platforms!! https://www.danbrodie.com.au/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lGWfjqu01dnkb4f70Xnbh https://www.facebook.com/danbrodiemusic/videos/ https://www.instagram.com/dan_j_brodie/ Photo Credit - Daniella Marie https://www.instagram.com/daniella.marie.visuals/ Thanks for subscribing to the Dan Time Podcast! dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • #112
    July 20 · 46 min

    Dan Guevara is uniting people through music

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! One of my all-time favorites - Dan Guevara - is back on the show! The Austin-based singer-songwriter checked in to talk about "Her Country Song," his latest duet with Morgan Obenhaus - as well as the forthcoming single, "Don't Make Sense." "Her Country Song" was a step outside the box for Dan. While most of his catalog leans on an Americana/folk-based sound, Dan composed a more traditional county song after being inspired by his own boss' experience with loss. He later presented the song as a complete surprise to her. Tune in to hear this heartwarming story and also Dan's take on how we are united through the power of music. DOWNLOAD "Her Country Song" (feat. Morgan Obenhaus) here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bFuonzaLLs1rkoVoINqw2?si=Tc9xc-82T-unRA2Lel-3MA https://music.apple.com/us/song/her-country-song-feat-morgan-obenhaus/1852994550 Be sure to check out Dan Guevara's links below for updates, merch and more: https://www.danguevaramusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/danguevaramusic/ https://www.facebook.com/danguevaramusic/ https://www.youtube.com/@danguevaramusic Morgan Obenhaus https://www.morganobenhaus.com/ Thanks for listening and subscribing to Dan Time! https://www.facebook.com/dantimepodcast/ https://dantime.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dantimepod/ https://www.youtube.com/@DanTimePod dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • June 26 · 35 min

    Saying goodbye to our animals PLUS garbage time roundup

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It's TIME for the JUNE Bonus Episode! As usual, Dan Time has been stretched thin. But I always try to pull everything to a halt to deliver at least ONE monthly episode! So, here you go... We get serious for a moment as I cover the death of my dear animal and companion of over 12 years, Trudy. Hopefully, you can relate if you too have been through the difficult time of losing a pet. And then for your enjoyment, or for my need to move these things "out of the queue": -wall-mounted hand dryers -that curious scent and humidity in Publix restrooms -constantly agitated people -the hoopla over "grand openings" of new location/chain restaurants -our addiction to fries, smartphones and MUCH more! Remember to check out https://dantime.substack.com/ Follow the show on the socials: https://www.instagram.com/dantimepod/ https://www.facebook.com/dantimepodcast/# https://www.youtube.com/@DanTimePod dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • #111
    May 30 · 33 min

    "This is What I Do" - DAN HARRISON on Life as a Songwriter & Performer

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Here is PART II of my conversation with one of Nashville's rising talents, Dan Harrison! We talk more about his music, his songwriting and professional opportunities - and how he balances it all while trying to focus on self care and time with friends & family. Dan co-wrote the NEW Belles hit single "Son of Jolene," an imaginative sequel to Dolly Parton's 1974 classic "Jolene." DOWNLOAD the song on Spotify and all music platforms. Having first appeared in 2023 on Ep. 9 and again in 2024 on Ep. 48 - Dan returns to talk about the origins of this song, his friendship with Belles and co-writer Tyler Bank; his single and video "Night in the Life" and MORE! Dan was recently named to Nashville Briefing's "25 Songwriters You Need to Know" presented by ASCAP: https://thenashvillebriefing.com/the-nashville-briefing/25-songwriters-2026 FULL video episode on YouTube. Follow Dan Harrison on: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjCySPkD-2Tq85uCIvtuwxw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danharrisonmusic/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DanHarrisonMusic/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@danharrisonmusic THANK YOU for listening & subscribing to the Dan Time podcast - wherever you enjoy podcasts. Please leave a star rating or review! Follow the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-time/id1701360404 https://open.spotify.com/show/7rFdMmqDzz8GQ8zIIDQce4?si=4f199dc2d6ca4748 https://www.instagram.com/dantimepod/ https://www.facebook.com/dantimepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@DanTimePod dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • #110
    May 26 · 41 min

    Dan Harrison co-wrote Dolly Parton and Belles Duet "Son of Jolene" - Part I

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Nashville-based singer-songwriter Dan Harrison is BACK! Dan co-wrote the NEW Belles single "Son of Jolene," an imaginative sequel to Dolly Parton's 1974 classic "Jolene." DOWNLOAD the song on Spotify and all music platforms. Having first appeared in 2023 on Ep. 9 and again in 2024 on Ep. 48 - Dan returns to talk about the origins of this song, his friendship with Belles and co-writer Tyler Bank; his single and video "Night in the Life" and MORE! Dan was recently named to Nashville Briefing's "25 Songwriters You Need to Know" presented by ASCAP: https://thenashvillebriefing.com/the-nashville-briefing/25-songwriters-2026 Part II of our Danversation follows this episode! Full video episode on YouTube. Follow Dan Harrison on: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjCySPkD-2Tq85uCIvtuwxw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danharrisonmusic/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DanHarrisonMusic/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@danharrisonmusic THANK YOU for listening & subscribing to the Dan Time podcast - wherever you enjoy podcasts. Please leave a star rating or review! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/dantimepod/ https://www.facebook.com/dantimepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@DanTimePod dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • #109
    May 4 · 46 min

    Jim's Kentucky Derby Win

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Making his first Dan Time appearance in over a year - JIM POWELL, ladies and gentlemen! Jim is back to discuss his AMAZING Kentucky Derby-winning bet on Golden Tempo! Jim and I have been friends longer than some of you have been alive. And if that's the case, now is the time to get to work on a long-lasting friendship of your own. Because in 2050, you too could feature him or her on your podcast - and have plenty of nonsense to talk about! Thanks for listening, following, subscribing and RATING the show: Follow Dan Time on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dantimepod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dantimepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DanTimePod Email - dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • April 27 · 30 min

    Dan Time is on Substack (plus commentary on life & Dollar General)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Dan Time is on Substack! Please subscribe for free and check out my articles on a variety of topics. If you're on there as well, send me a link and I'll be glad to follow you. dantime.substack.com In this BONUS episode, I go after Dollar General once again; "excuse me" moments in stores; cat behavior; political mailers; poor acoustics and lighting in restaurants; youth baseball coaches and more! Follow the show on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dantimepod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dantimepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DanTimePod Thanks for leaving a start rating on your podcast platform. Email the show - dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • S2 · E108
    March 19 · 44 min

    Dan Bankhead - first Black MLB pitcher

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! At long last, we celebrate the career and impact of Dan Bankhead - long recognized as the first African-American pitcher to appear in Major League Baseball (which at the time excluded the Nego Leagues). In December 2020, MLB designated the Negro Leagues from 1920-1948 as Major League status. Rory Costello from the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) has written extensively about Dan's career - and he joins me for this exclusive Danversation! This interview could not have been possible without the help of my friend & award-winning artist Doc Settles. Doc's watercolor portrait of Bankhead has been featured in Alabama Heritage magazine. Please follow Doc on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocSettlesArt https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/dan-bankhead/ This installment is intended to be the first in a series of Dan Bankhead episodes. Thanks for following the Dan Time Podcast! @dantimepod - socials dantimepod@gmail.com Photo Credit: Doc Settles

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  • February 21 · 26 min

    How we talk about & understand TIME

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What is more precious to us than our TIME? In this BONUS episode, I discuss the subject of TIME: How we use it How we understand (or misunderstand) it How it's discussed in conversation Why we seem to forget so much stuff What we can do to better cope with the past Sound a little heavy for DAN TIME?? Don't worry, there are other (more important) subjects such as coffee container preferences, shopping cart rides, Goofy, why kids movies aren't funny anymore, fire emojis & more! Thank YOU for listening & subscribing to the Dan Time Podcast! Tell a friend about it and please leave a star rating or comment! @dantimepod - socials dantimepod@gmail.com

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  • S2 · E107
    February 1 · 26 min

    Dan Kobylka Pt II - It doesn't take a trophy to be a champion

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! "It doesn't take a trophy to be a champion" If you didn't get enough DAN KOBYLKA in the first hour... Here is the proper finale of our recent Danversation!! Dan talks some more Challenger baseball stories; serving the needy in his community in Chatham; playing organized sports for people with organ transplants; his childhood memories of wrestling, long distance running and baseball; thoughts on online gambling; the state of heckling & fan behavior & the end of the 2025 World Series; kids and cell phones; Ohio State & Michigan; NFL playoffs, Super Bowl and much more!! Thanks for listening and subscribing to the Dan Time podcast. Tell a friend about it! dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod - Instagram, YouTube, Facebook

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  • S2 · E106
    January 17 · 53 min

    Dan Kobylka is offering hope (and some laughs)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Do you need a dose of encouragement? DAN KOBYLKA is both the everyman, but an extraordinary man. He visits homeless encampments on a regular basis. He ministers to those on the margins of society — people who are struggling with addiction or mental illness. He eulogized an otherwise nameless drug overdose victim. And Dan continues his mission to serve those who might otherwise be left behind. Ever since receiving his first heart transplant nearly 40 years ago, Dan has made it his life's purpose to help others and to honor the life of his donor, Lee. If you listened to Episode No. 8 (Oct 2, 2023) or Ep. 21 (Dec 24, 2023), you got a glimpse into the mind & soul and remarkable life of Dan Kobylka. He's finally back on Ep. 106 of the Dan Time Podcast with his trademark wit, humor and gift of storytelling and inspiring others. Dan shares an update in the love department; a recent injury setback; and he talks about a former Indiana football player he has come to know whose life today is far removed from his collegiate days. As a Detroit & Toronto sports fan, we cover the 2025 World Series, NFL playoffs and fantasy football! 35 years ago, Dan brought Challenger Baseball, a program serving special needs children & adults, to Chatham; and this month, registration opens in his community for the newly-launched Challenger Soccer program. Be sure to download, subscribe & tell a friend about the Dan Time Podcast! Stay tuned for the "back half" (30 mins) of our conversation to be released soon. Also be sure to subscribe to the Dan Time YouTube channel to see the video version as soon as it is posted! https://www.youtube.com/@DanTimePod https://www.instagram.com/dantimepod/ Check out these links on Dan & the Challenger Soccer program: https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/kobylka-honoured-for-helping-make-baseball-accessible-to-players-of-all-abilities https://www.facebook.com/communitylivingchathamkent/posts/chatham-soccer-is-introducing-a-new-challenger-soccer-programin-person-registrat/1267671288733949/

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  • Dec 27, 2025 · 21 min

    Holiday BONUS (2025 vs 2000)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Happy Holidays from Dan Time!! Back for a quick BONUS episode, a ramble-sode, if you will. Take a listen and consider the exponential changes in the way we go about our business in 2025 versus 25 years ago. Have you had some trouble "feeling" merry & bright this year? How has daily communication & media changed - and is it working for you or would you like to shrug off at least some of it?? A few things we did not have in our lives in 2000: -smartphones -social media -apps upon apps upon apps -texts with chat bubbles & emojis -junk texts & calls every day -work emails at home (for most) -the need to stay on top of it all Was everyday living more fun in 2000? Or were the ups & downs the same? TUNE IN to hear my thoughts on the matter! And stay tuned for a follow-up episode before the New Year. Thanks for listening to the show!! dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod Intro music by Danny Cole™

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  • Nov 1, 2025 · 15 min

    Halloween Episode (Pt II)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Happy Halloween 2025! Listen to the rest (and perhaps the best part) of my conversation with Rob as we dive into Halloween memories, B-list horror titles, the evolution of trick-or-treating, haunted houses, yard decorations & plenty of belly laughs!! Rob even dishes out some marital advice that you won’t want to miss! Thanks for spending 15 mins of your life on Dan Time! If you like what you hear, please check out prior episodes and leave a star rating. I appreciate YOU as a listener. dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod - socials

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  • Oct 31, 2025 · 31 min

    Halloween Episode (Pt I - Ace/KISS)

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You didn't think Halloween could come & go without the annual BONUS episode with my brother Rob - did you?? Sure, Dan Time has been on snooze for a couple months. But you can always count on a special holiday episode as we move through the calendar. This is our 3rd annual Halloween episode. So, if you like this one - go back and listen to the prior years as well! Enjoy PART I of our conversation - centered around memories and favorite songs from the late great Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist for KISS. PART II focuses mostly on all things Halloween. Thanks for listening to the show! dantimepod@gmail.com @dantimepod - socials

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  • Aug 25, 2025 · 18 min

    Life Outside of Dan Time

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Here's your postcard. It's time to check in from Dancation! As you may have noticed, Dan Time has been out of the office lately - "with limited access to phone and email." Is the show going away? What happened to your weekly episodes?? Have we SEEN all there is to see, HEARD all there is to hear in the Daniverse?? Listen to this BONUS episode to find out what is going on - plus how the show happens, why it happens and the formula that works best. Thanks for listening & subscribing to the Dan Time Podcast! Follow on Instagram Follow & subscribe on YouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify

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