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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."

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Having first appeared in 2023 on Ep. 9 and again in 2024 on Ep. 48 - Dan returns to talk about...

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...

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!

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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!

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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...

What is more precious to us than our TIME?

In this BONUS episode, I discuss the subject of TIME:

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!

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"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!!

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.

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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

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!

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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...

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.

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Rob & I run through our "Top 5" Ozzy solo tracks & the memories attached to them. Follow the show @dantimepod on Instagram & YouTube. Thanks for listening & being a subscriber!!

In PART I of this SPECIAL episode, my brother Rob returns as we reminisce about the late Ozzy Osbourne. Rob is responsible for introducing me to Ozzy and heavy metal music in our teenage years. Whether you have been mourning with millions of others this past week - or you are just curious to learn more about the musical & cultural icon, you'll enjoy this brotherly conversation.

Be sure to subscribe to Dan Time to hear Part II - as we break down our top 5 Ozzy tunes! Available on all podcast platforms.

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Enjoy this BONUS episode featuring SPECIAL announcements regarding the show - plus various ramblings on aging musicians, the MLB All-Star Game & more! There is a renewed focus for Dan Time as we reach the 2-year mark. I appreciate YOU as a listener!

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Ep. 103 - Danny Cole ™

Danny's passion for guitar & outside-the-box ideas has created a massive & loyal following.

https://www.instagram.com/mrdannycole/

The Ottawa-based guitarist; music lover; content creator; tattooed horror fanatic; sober "Frenchie Papa" - joins me for a very special Danversation!

We bond over our mutual love for heavy metal, Pantera - and Danny's all-time favorite guitarist & inspiration, Dimebag Darrell. He talks about meeting the band in 2023; and we highlight his interpretations of songs such as The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears" and Lady Gaga's "Always Remember Us This Way" and wh...

Part II - the second half of my conversation with Montreal Expos historian Danny Gallagher! @dannogallagher7 (X)

Danny dishes on more juicy Expos stories, including the 22-inning affair in Montreal between the Expos & Dodgers (8/23/89); former owner Claude Brochu, manager Felipe Alou, Pascual Perez, Tim Wallach, part-timer Jamey Carroll & many more!

"A bunch of those guys in the clubhouse hated Dennis Martinez (because he was always mouthing off in the media)," Danny said about El Presidente. "And the guys in the left-hand corner like Spike Owen and Tom Foley, they'd hate me when I'd go over...

Danny Gallagher is the authority on Montreal Expos baseball. He has authored nearly a dozen books, many of them exploring the personalities, triumph & tragedy of this ball club. This is Part I of our long-ranging "Danversation" on the franchise that left Montreal for Washington 21 years ago. His most recent book, Explosion is packed with never-before-told stories about managers and players such as Moises Alou, Marquis Grissom and many more. You can order copies of this book and all of Danny Gallagher's titles on Amazon & wherever you purchase books.

Danny began covering the Expos as a beat reporter...

Who is this Dan Orlando guy? And why is his album so good?!

It's episode No. 100 - featuring Philadelphia-area piano-playing singer-songwriter & lead singer Dan Orlando! Dan takes us through his musical journey and we break down the songs & the making of his thrilling debut LP Heritage Trail. Dan makes no bones about where he sets his sights.

"I do feel like there is a closed highway - that if someone can access it, there is an appetite for another 'Piano Man,'" Dan said in our conversation. "I've always chased that ambition and I haven't...

With the NBA Finals right around the corner - enjoy a special BONUS episode featuring some great hoops stories from Denny Lyons (Ep. 50 - July 26, 2024) and Danny Zimmern (Ep. 4 - Sept 3, 2023)!

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Would you name your child just Danny? Or just Dan?

In this episode, I read comments under the following posts from the subreddit Name Nerds:

As reluctant as I am to include my own commentary at length in episodes, you'll hear my take on the Danny topic at the end.

What are your thoughts on any of these important items?

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On Mother's Day, enjoy a very special episode featuring memories of my paternal grandmother shared by none other than my father, Bob McArdle! My dad makes his second appearance on the show (the first being June 2024's Father's Day Surprise episode). You'll hear what it was like growing up and living just above the poverty line in the mid-to-late 1950s.

This call ended abruptly for unforeseen reasons, so stay tuned for additional recollections by my father on a future episode!

Happy Mother's Day! Thanks for listening to the show.

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In celebration of my brother's birthday today, enjoy a VERY special Travis "treat" of an episode! This one is packed with "deep cuts" from his first appearance in April 2024 (Ep. 34), as well as some nuggets you may have missed from the Travis Trilogy in Sept '24. This is the first time an episode release date has coincided with the birthday of a dear family member. If you missed all or parts of the original episodes - and you need a laugh or several - go back & check 'em out!

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If you enjoyed the first half of our conversation, Part II focuses on Dan Williams' performing & touring band Ghost River Revival! Their latest single "Snake Oil" is available now - wherever you download new music! Muscle Shoals Music Now @muscleshoalsmusicnow featured this release on its Instagram page.

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"Dan Williams is one of the best bassists in the biz. He is basically a unicorn. You will also not meet a better human who’s kindness is truly inspiring. Everyone needs a friend like Dan."

—Grant Walden, producer/engineer

Talking with Dan felt like catching up with an old friend (and as it turns out, we DO have one mutual friend). Listen to part one of my conversation with Muscle Shoals, AL-area bassist & English instructor Dan Williams! In this episode, Dan talks about the rich musical history of the area plus his recent studio work...

Our final two picks revealed (as well as a terrific rundown of runners up from Jim) — celebrating the best in cinema from 1993! See if you remember these flicks and how they compare with your own "top 5"! Thanks for listening & subscribing to Dan Time.

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A familiar voice, a good friend of the show — the "Steve Martin of Dan Time," you might say — returns to compare Top 5 Movies from 1993! We also bring back some of the garbage time flavor of old.

What are YOUR favorite movies from this pivotal year in cinema?

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It's the final part of my chat with Austin singer-songwriter & performer Dan Guevara! Dan and I talk more about the concept of the Lazy Days LP — to escape and to "live in bliss and enjoy the beauty of the world, and the moment you're in." Dan also talks about his TV appearances; the joy of seeing people dance together when he's performing on stage; The Beatles, Elvis; some more discussion on the song "Dear Anthony" & more!

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"Folk with a Rock 'n' Roll Soul" — that is one way to describe Austin-based singer-songwriter Dan Guevara's sound! You might also say Dan's music reminds us that we don't always have to rush through our days; we can be a guiding light to someone in a dark place; and there can be comfort and solace in saying goodbye. It's also OK to look back and laugh at our missteps in romance — our "procrastination" that one time (or several times) when we should have just asked that someone out on a date!

Dan's debut LP Lazy Days touches on a...

Longtime lead singer & guitarist for The Four Horsemen, the ONLY note-for-note, album quality tribute to Metallica — Sean Perry returns for Episode 90! A year after our first conversation, Sean was gracious enough to sit down with me in the green room at Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola, FL just prior to his band's performance on Sat. March 16th.

The Horsemen have sold out numerous shows over this latest trek and they have built a dedicated following over the years.

Sean has endured a lot personally over the past year, including the sudden loss of his father. He...

For Episode No. 89 — Rob RETURNS for a nostalgic breakdown of our Top 5 hair metal releases from 1989! We compare our lists to discover some surprises as well as some agreement on the dominant records from that magical year for hard rock. Rob & I also talk about a handful of runners-up to our top 5 lists.

If you lived it, studied it or have an appreciation for the hair/glam metal genre, submit YOUR top 5 albums!

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Second-year professional baseball pitcher Dan Brown is my guest this week! Dan signed with the Windy City ThunderBolts of the Frontier League 2024. Following his senior season with Pace University, Dan was selected as NE10 Southwest Division Pitcher of the Year. We talk in this episode about his recent accomplishments on the mound; his pitch arsenal; favorite memories as a player; some "Dan" stuff & more! This is a guy you'll want to root for as he continues his baseball career in 2025.

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Here is the second half of my "Danversation" with longtime Glouster, MA songwriter, performer & concert production & booking manager Dan King! On this episode, we talk some more music, influences — and Dan shares some great stories involving Tom Brady, Keith Richards, Whoopi Goldberg & more!

You'll hear as we take a listen to a couple tracks from Dan's 2001 debut solo record Time Move Over. Dan shares his thoughts on the following tracks:

"When you think of Cape Ann music, you think of Dan King" -Greg Verga, Mayor of Glouscester, MA

My guest this week has released nearly 20 records over a storied 30-plus year songwriting career - writing, recording and performing music.

A veteran folk artist, Dan King has also spent many years working in management, booking and concert production. Over this two-part conversation, we explore Dan's solo LPs, EPs, and studio & live releases with the supergroup KBMG, The Bandit Kings (2010-13) & The Prolz (1996-97).

You'll also hear a preview of the single "Darling Voices" from...

It's the second half of my Danversation with rising rock vocalist & performer Dani Hart! You'll hear about Dani's vocal techniques, her teachers & influences — and you will learn something you likely didn't know about the human brain! She also shares a hilarious story about how she and lead guitarist Zan Geeraerts met! Kicking things off is a preview of the opening track "Running" from her new EP Slaying Bluebeard. You can find Dani Hart's music on all streaming platforms. Follow @danihartmusic on the socials.

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I am so fired up to introduce to you Dani Hart, the Chilean/Belgian powerhouse vocalist, songwriter and vocal performance coach who is lighting up the metal and hard rock world! Her commanding stage presence draws comparisons to Lzzy Hale, The Pretty Reckless & The Warning.

In PART I of this two-part conversation, we talk about Dani's fierce & explosive new EP, Slaying Bluebeard — and the singles "After I'm Gone" and "No More (featuring the iconic Billy Sheehan on bass). Both songs have accompanying music videos available @danihartmusic on YouTube! Download these songs and Slaying Bluebeard wherever you listen to...

Enjoy the second half of my conversation with Boston blues artist Danielle Miraglia! Remember how you "followed" artists in decades past? You'll enjoy the nostalgia we touch on in this episode. Picking up on "Snow Globe," the opening song from Danielle's debut record Nothing Romantic, we talk about why it remains such a powerful track all these years later. What's your snow globe in 2025?

We also brush up on Danielle's direct & scathing 2024 single "The Ones Who Made Him," which in no uncertain terms calls out the various voices and media outlets that gave life and fuel to...

One of the original singer-songwriter guests who first appeared on Episode no. 18, acclaimed Boston blues artist Danielle Miraglia returns to the show! In this two-part conversation, we talk about Danielle's Patreon content, which includes guitar lessons, unreleased tracks & much more; her 2024 single "The Ones Who Made Him"; and the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Nothing Romantic! We revisit the playing style & lyrical moments from the bold 2005 release, which has aged remarkably well and holds a special place in the hearts of her fans.

You can find Danielle Miraglia's music wherever you download or listen to music...

My discussion with Jimmy wraps up on this episode, which is his 5th or 6th appearance on the show (whenever I have some time, I will provide a proper count)!

Sammy Sosa. Rickey Henderson. Modest Mouse. What hurts when you wake up in the morning. These are just SOME of the mind-bending topics we cover before a rather rude end to the call.

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Guess who's back?? To kick off 2025, why not turn to the man who made the initial launch of Dan Time possible — Mr. Jim Powell! If you like nonsense, you came to the right place. Stay tuned as the conversation wraps up later this week.

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