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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<...

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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...

🎸🥁🎹🎺🎷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:

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:

I hope this episode speaks to you on some level - or at least gives...

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.

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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...

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!!

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Photo Credit - Daniella Marie https://www.instagram.com/daniella.marie.visuals/

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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...

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":

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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!

Thank YOU for listening & subscribing to the Dan Time Podcast! Tell a...

"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!

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.

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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.

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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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-Facebook (Ghost River Revival)

-Instagram (@ghostriverrevival)

-YouTube (Ghost River Revival)

Thanks for listening!

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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!

Download Lazy Days and the Lost in Austin EP wherever you find new music.

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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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