Alternate Take

*Recorded on September 20th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Fitness Coach/Nutritionist, Jordan Syatt, about Jordan’s upbringing in Massachusetts, how the passion of fitness entered his life, Jordan’s brother Lee Syatt who’s a stand-up comedian and former guest on Alternate Take, how Jordan got work/notoriety in the fitness/nutrition world, doing things out of passion without the expectation of money, Jordan’s take on organic foods, Jordan’s opinion on some of the biggest nutritional influencers in today’s world, the importance of getting your bloodwork checked, why Jordan’s approach to nutrition is different than most, his best advice to those looking to kickstart their fitness journey, how walking can be your best friend, finding things you enjoy to do in the gym, and Jordan’s final words of wisdom.

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*Recorded on August 16th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with the Life Performance Coach, Steve Eckert, about his life’s purpose to help boys become men, his time served in the Marine Corps, why he chose to be an entrepreneur after his service, how fatherless homes are causing an epidemic of weak men, how having too good of a childhood is damaging in itself, how to use trauma to fuel you, his affiliation with The MDK Project by Bedros Keuilian, how he incorporates his military training into his teachings, the importance of brotherhood & camaraderie, why being competitive is necessary for growth, learning how to be a fan of you instead of an athlete/celebrity, tips for fathers, falling in love with teaching others how to grow, and pushing yourself to find out what you’re capable of.

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*Recorded on October 26th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with the Doctor of Holistic Medicine, Dr. Hadar Elbaz, about her medical background, her and our affiliation with The Wellness Company (the best damn wellness company on the planet), her criticisms of medical school, how she helps patients from dealing with the root cause first, how to question your doctors, Dr. Hadar Elbaz’s basics to fixing your health, her recommended supplements for premiere health, the importance of detoxing heavy metals and sauna work, her natural sunscreen remedy, the most dangerous hormone disruptors and how to avoid them, how Dr. Elbaz escaped her life-threatening illness through holistic practice, the benefits of acupuncture, and her thoughts on the horrors going on in her home country of Israel.

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*Recorded on September 27th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with the Drummer of Rebelution, Wesley Finley, about where he grew up in Prunedale (CA), how he met his future bandmates of Rebelution in Santa Barbara, why making it big in a small town brings the community together, when music came into his life, his earliest musical influences, his style of play and why it resonates with Rebelution fans, how long the band’s been together, the unexpected aftermath of their first record ‘Courage to Grow’, the first time Danny heard of Rebelution, Wes’s other passions/hobbies off the stage, how those hobbies positively affect your natural craft, the Rebelution record that stands out to Wes the most, how Wes’s sound varies from album to album, Danny’s favorite drummers of all time, Rebelution’s last tour of 2023, Rebelution’s plans for the rest of 2023 and 2024, & Wesley’s advice to any kid dreaming of becoming a professional drummer like him.

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*Recorded on July 19th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot/CEO of Top Gun Options/Founder of No Fallen Heroes, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley, about his time as a Top Gun Fighter Pilot, his thoughts on the “Top Gun” Franchise, why he wanted to join the military, his upbringing in New Jersey/Philadelphia, his ‘service above self’ mantra, how PTSD affects veterans, his transition from the military to regular life, how he got into the use of psychedelics, why prevention of veteran suicide means so much to Whiz, the lack of help veterans receive from our own government, a crazy life-changing trip with famous veterans Marcus Lutrell & Jarred Taylor, his plans to work with politicians to create legislation using psychedelics to prevent veteran suicide, how trauma can blindside you, Whiz's advice to those looking to start using psychedelics as medicine, the importance of integration, trauma shaming, having a plan when working with psychedelics, & the mission statement/core values of 'No Fallen Heroes'.

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*Recorded on September 29th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Head Trainer/Gym Manager of Xtreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas about their latest amazing win as a gym where Sean Strickland won the UFC Middleweight Championship Title over Israel Adesanya, the standards set at XCMMA and why they are successful as a gym, Eric’s prize fighter Francis Ngannou and his next fight against legendary boxer Tyson Fury, the help Mike Tyson has provided for the Ngannou camp to prepare for his fight, the gym’s upcoming fights, falling in love with the process over the product, when unexperienced fighters come into the gym unprepared for the journey ahead, Aupuni Pagaoa & his hitman duties at XCMMA, The Gentleman’s KO, how humility in the gym relates to everyday life, how Eric’s family is doing, Eric’s recent induction into his high school’s hall of fame, Eric’s life-changing discussion with his wife years ago that opened his eyes to fulfill his own potential, a Jordan Peterson quote, & Eric’s take on his favorite college football team Florida St.

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*Recorded on July 18th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedy Photographer/Comedian, Troy Conrad, about comedy’s transition from Hollywood to Austin (TX), how Troy cracked the business and established himself as the main guy you want taking your photo if you’re a comedian, how he established the trust of comedians, how he got into photography in the first place, what separates Troy’s work from other photographers, his passion of stand up comedy including his latest comeback tour with Gabriel Iglesias, the similarities between comedy and photography, Danny’s favorite works of photography, why the love of the game should surpass the love of accomplishments, why photography matters, how Danny got into photography in junior high, & Troy’s advice to anyone looking to enter the profession of photography.

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*Recorded on August 3rd, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Co-Authors of ‘Sunrise Through the Darkness’, William Jimeno & Michael Moats. Will is a Retired Port Authority Police Department Officer and 9/11 Survivor famously portrayed by actor Michael Pena in the hit movie World Trade Center (2006). Michael is a clinical psychologist practicing out of Colorado Springs, CO. In this episode, Danny talks with Will and Michael about how they met each other, why they decided to connect and write Sunrise Through the Darkness together, Will’s desire to become a police officer, Michael’s explanation of how purpose/meaning/a calling can conquer fear, Danny’s memories of 9/11, Will’s experience of reliving the collapse of the towers scenes in World Trade Center, how Michael helped Will through that healing process, Will's account of events on 9/11, how Will learned to tackle PTSD/Survivor's Guilt, the skill of listening and where Michael found his passion in those who need to be heard, Will's words of wisdom to those entering a career in law enforcement/first responding, Michael's advice to those struggling with asking for help with their mental health, and what's next for Will & Michael both.

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*Recorded on June 5th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Entrepreneur/Author/Real Estate Expert/Founder & CEO of ‘We Are The They’, Jimmy Rex, about how we became familiar with his works, where he was born and raised in Utah, his real estate expertise/tips to beginners, how he quickly became a real estate expert, his mentors/daily regimens for success, his organization ‘We Are The They’ and it’s mission, how he connected with Tim Ballard (Sound of Freedom), his program of helping men & women become better versions of themselves, his transition into becoming an author, why crushing it in your 20's & early 30's is so important, how Ed Mylett helped mentor him, his highly successful podcast 'The Jimmy Rex Show', the one common trait of extremely successful people, his hard times and how he got through it, and what's next for Jimmy.

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*Recorded on May 9th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Author, Jared Klickstein, about how we heard of him from acclaimed Author Michael Shellenberger, his past as a homeless drug-addict, what his life was like living full-time on Skid Row (Los Angeles), how multiple stints of rehab/jail gave him the epiphany/moment of clarity to change for the better, his time in LA County Jail and how he learned discipline from the daily routines, his upcoming debut book ‘Crooked Smile’, Bad Boys (1983), his critiques of drug related policies/laws, and what’s next for Jared.

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*Recorded on July 14th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with CEO & Founder of Raw Farm, Mark McAfee, about the origin and creation of Raw Farm, Mark’s medical background and how it relates to his dairy farm, what is raw milk and why it’s beneficial, the comparison between raw breast milk and raw milk, the bioavailability of raw milk, Mark’s ongoing battle with the FDA, the process of how Raw Farm creates their milk without pasteurization or homogenization, their testing process to ensure their products are pathogen free, what their cows are fed and how often they are milked, the importance of gut health, and how Raw Farm products have positively changed our lives here at Alternate Take.

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*Recorded on February 13th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Reggae Artist, Dylan Keawe, about how he we met him, how he got started in the music industry, his musical influences outside of reggae, what makes reggae much different than other genres, what separates Dylan’s music from other Reggae artists, what Alternate Take thinks of you if you don’t like reggae, Kiki Curiel, his brand new debut album ‘All for Love’, what other hobbies have directly influenced his creativity, and what’s next for Dylan.

*This podcast was recorded in early 2023; much earlier than the tragedy that just happened in Maui where Dylan is from. We placed a certified donation link below to support the victims and families. If you can spare anything, Alternate Take, Dylan, and the people of Maui appreciate you.*

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*Recorded on May 4th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Dr. Mark Sherwood about his jack of all trades background (Retired SWAT Officer, Retired Professional Baseball Player, Author, Filmmaker, Naturopathic Doctor), his mission to tell truths and deal hope, why telling truths in today’s society is more important than ever, how to set yourself free from unnecessary medication via diet, breaking addictions to dopamine rushes, the ability to learn and utilize information, the importance of nutrition/sleep/stress management/movement and how they bleed into every other area in your life, how to maintain positivity through your nutritional journey, Dr. Sherwood’s daily protocol/recommendations for proper supplementation, the importance of gut health, Dr. Sherwood’s expertise on mass shootings and what could be done to lessen the chances of them occurring so often, the lack of policies that protect children, stories from Dr. Sherwoods past as Officer Sherwood, and final words of wisdom.

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*Recorded on June 7th, 2023*

Danny talks with the 33rd Sheriff of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), Alex Villanueva, about his childhood, his military/law enforcement background, the changes he’s seen in LASD over the years, why he wanted to become the sheriff, the achievements he accomplished while sheriff, the homeless problem in LA, how he handled C0V1D-l9, D.A George Gascon, his experience dealing with The LA County Board of Supervisors, his view on the current state of California, his reaction to the media claiming the existence of "deputy gangs", what self defense laws regular citizens should be aware of, his advice on how to handle cyber crimes, his relationship with all the sheriff's in California, thoughts on Governor Newsome, his debate vs the current sheriff of LA, his favorite part of his LASD career, his take on why someone should still sign up to be an officer/deputy in today's world, and his aspirations/plans going forward.

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*Recorded on May 8th, 2023*

Danny talks with Nutritionist/Fitness Coach/Entrepreneur, Nate Schmit, about his upbringing in Minnesota, how the absence of his father forced him to ego-check himself at a young age, his athletic history and how it led into getting trained to work with professionals, how his mom getting cancer affected his view on nutrition and sobriety, his program working with movie/sports stars, his dogmatic approach to keto and how it transformed into a well thought out and balanced approach to nutrition, how he got into making cooking videos on social media, his advice to those trying to turn around their bad nutritional habits, the importance of being authentic as an influencer, when you feel a force pulling towards one area of life and why you should listen to it, the pay off of doing difficult things, and what’s next for Nate.

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*Recorded on March 29th, 2023*

Danny talks with Dr. Peter McCullough about what he’s been up to since our last interview in December 2021, the media time he’s given since his Joe Rogan interview, how his stances have always been consistent and his credibility has only grown stronger over time, the inaccuracy of fact checkers and where they get their funding, Dr. Peter McCullough’s book co-written by Author John Leake, Doc’s recommendations to those who have been injured by the vax, how Dr. McCullough has handled the opposite side of the aisle on this pressing topic, his take on the Damar Hamlin situation, the use of biological threats/medical emergencies for societal control, and what’s next for the Doc in the rest of 2023 including his new website/podcast/substack/products/etc.

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*Recorded on January 17th, 2023*

Danny talks with Legendary Bass Player Robert “Kool” Bell about how he started his iconic band Kool & The Gang, the original members who still play in the band, the process of creating their unique music, Kool’s idols that encouraged him to get into music when he was kid, their biggest hits, his favorite memories with Kool & The Gang, a Van Halen story you GOTTA hear, his personal favorite fellow bass players, the team mentality they had that allowed them to thrive, their latest records they recently released including their upcoming record, his favorite artists nowadays, and his advice to young musicians trying to crack their way into the business, 

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*Recorded on February 19th, 2023*

Danny talks with Colorado Buffaloes Football Coaches Brett Bartolone & Mike Pollock about their time at Jackson State, the ‘Prime’ Documentary they were featured on now streaming on Amazon Prime, Brett & JB's talent show history, the transition from Jackson to Boulder, the attention they're getting at Colorado, spring ball, their upcoming 2023 schedule, what Brett & Mike look for in a recruit, the culture they're setting at Colorado, their latest recruiting class, Danny's motivational speaking abilities, Mike & Brett's transition from players to coaches, our respects to the legendary coach Mike Leach, an unheard of story with Brett & Cooper Kupp you HAVE to hear, and Rudy Ruettiger.

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*Recorded on February 21st, 2023*

Danny talks with Comedian Agostino Zoida about how long he’s done comedy, the first time he got on stage, the importance of studying all styles of live comedy, how easy it is to sound like another comic without trying, the first comics Danny & Agostino were both influenced by, going to deep into the comedy wormhole, how to be original and not afraid to follow certain comics, how smart audiences are now, dealing with curveballs on stage, how to be in the moment on stage and not sound scripted, how to manage having a day job and doing comedy at the same time, how to make a plan and follow through with it, not making excuses for gettin reps in whatever your craft is, and doing comedy for the love of the game not money.

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4712 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602!

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*Recorded on January 18th, 2023*

Alternate Take’s 1st “On the Road Hotel Room Podcast Interview!”

Danny talks with Raanen Bozzio - legendary drummer, twitch streamer, & current drummer for Chainflower, Mike Dawson & The Smoking’ Kills, & Scarlet Rose, about the mispronunciation of his last name, where his family comes from, his father Terry Bozzio - legendary drummer for Frank Zappa/Missing Persons, his memories of Missing Persons lead singer - Dale Bozzio, what it’s been like to be the son of a drumming legend, our respect and love for comedian Uncle Joey “Coco” Diaz, how to get past being a dweller on the threshold of success, his genre diversity as a drummer, what music influenced Raanen, how underrated Ronnie James Dio was with Black Sabbath & Sammy Hagar was with Van Halen, how important it is to play drums with a good bassist, his favorite musicians he’s played with thus far, the importance of a strong mentality in the field of performance, a DMT experience Raanen had that confirmed his destiny, his view of a drummer’s role, Lars Ulrich, Raanen’s favorite bands/musicians currently and of all time, how drums are not incorporated in hip hop as much as they used to be, what’s next for Raanen including his twitch stream, Scarlet Rose’s new single “Rise from the Ashes” due for release tomorrow on February 15th 2023, the infamous “Lee Syatt in Outer Space” video that Raanen was present for with comedian Dean Delray on The Church of What’s Happening Now with Joey Diaz (Episode #405), and the stars of death.

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*Recorded on December 20th, 2022*

Danny talks with Sabastian Enges, CEO of the Fenix Consulting Group, about how he got into business consulting/performance coaching, how he hires within his company to ensure the core values are being met and shared by every member of his team, how being clear about your values effects others, how to get started on the path of not pleasing others, understanding what your passion truly is, how to transition into a life you truly want, the big three AKA Money-Relationships-Health, the identity gap - the difference between who we think we are and who we actually are, theorists vs practitioners, how to get on the path of being honest with yourself & gain an affinity for truth, how truths challenge our identity, the world of now’ism, how to maintain your success while in a relationship and the midst of raising a family, why shared growth with your partner is equally as valuable as shared values, and why loyalty to your values is more important than loyalty to your friends.

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*Recorded on December 16th, 2022*

Danny talks with “The Blueline Barbie”, Nicole , who’s a police officer and a professional model out of Tennessee, about her experiences as a law enforcement officer in Nashville, what training she goes through to ensure she does a successful and safe job, the nuances of being a law enforcement officer today and how she handles it, what resources they get for mental health, why Nicole became a police officer, how she transitioned into a professional modeling career, how being a mom ties into all of this, and her final words of wisdom.

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*Recorded on January 26th, 2023*

*Recorded on November 18th, 2022*

Danny talks with Philadelphia Eagles Legend, Vince Papale, who was famously portrayed as himself in the hit movie ‘Invincible’ by Mark Wahlberg, about his childhood, the athletic abilities of his parents, how The Great Depression affected his family, a phone call with his son Vince Papale Jr who plays in the USFL, Tommy McDonald, how Vince handled witnessing his mother suffer from medical/mental illness issues from such a young age, his mentors and coaches that helped him use sports as a positive outlet, how Vince got into the World Football League which also had a free agent tryout just like the movie, how Vince got into the NFL at age 30 which was the first time ever done, what a Dick Vermeil training camp was like, favorite scenes from ‘Invincible’, the famous letter Vince received from his ex-wife that he used as fuel, what you do when someone doesn’t believe in you, how star-struck Vince was when he first got to training camp with The Philadelphia Eagles, Vince’s favorite plays from his career, Vince’s mentality playing football that separated him from others, how his track/pole vaulting experience converted to football, the rough touch football scenes in ‘Invincible’ that inspired all of us, the comparisons of Rocky Balboa and Vince Papale, the relationship Vince has with Coach Vermeil, Vince’s podcast with his daughter Gabriella - ‘Gabbing with Invincible’, Vince’s favorite on the field memory, the legendary “Who’s Nuts?’ T-Shirt, and Vince’s advice to those who have aspirations in becoming a professional athlete, and his predictions for the rest of the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles season. Fly Eagles Fly!

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*Recorded on March 23rd, 2022*

Danny talks with Comedian Ruben Paul about when they met at the Microsoft Theatre for his performance with George Lopez, his upbringing in Carson (CA), being authentic on stage, being raised as a first generation Haitian and how he uses his experiences in his stand-up, where Ruben started doing stand up, preparation meeting opportunity, focusing on your journey and not getting bitter at the success of others, how to have gratitude when you’re not where you want to be in life, where he started getting notoriety as a comedian at The Comedy Act Theatre, making those proud who supported you from the beginning, our former podcast guest AKA the legendary Willie Barcena, Ruben’s amazing Comedy Show he puts on at The Laugh Factory every Tuesday called Rubee Tuesday’s, and what’s next for him including a comedy special currently in the works.

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Danny talks with Lead Singer of ‘Dramarama’ - John Easdale, about where he grew up in New Jersey, his favorite bands growing up, how he met his bandmates, when Dramarama started getting their first gigs, the importance of album covers, the background of their first record “Cinema Verite”, the story behind their biggest hit “Anything, Anything”, how the writing process has changed from their early days to now, John’s take on being a musician in the new age, how John’s music taste has changed over the years, the only existing record stores in our hometown, their experience on VHI’s ‘Bands Reunited’, and what’s next for the band.

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Danny talks with Comedian Matt Fulchiron about where he grew up, where he got started in comedy, his transition from a 9-5 to a working comedian, having to follow up big comedians, how comedians have influenced musicians/artists, when Matt started featuring and headlining, how he got passed at The Comedy Store by Mitzi Shore, Matt’s recent work feautring for Tom Segura and Joey Diaz, and where Matt’s next shows will be.

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Danny talks with UFC Fighter Julian “Juicy-J” Erosa about where he grew up, how he got into fighting, his experience in ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ TV Show, the trials and tribulations of getting a UFC Contract, the early fights of his career all the way up to where we are now, Julian’s ‘Fight of the Night’ performance vs Steven Peterson  on 2/5/22, the issue of missing weight and Julian’s take on it, how putting on a fight for the fans is part of Julian’s style of fighting, his latest victory at UFC 279 vs Hakeem Dawodu on 9/10/22, the mental approach to fighting, his brand new contract with the UFC, and who he’s get his eye on next for his next fight.

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Danny talks with the co-author of “A Twisted History of the United States” - Charlie Westerman, about his upbringing on the outskirts of Chicago, his experiences at The University of Indiana, how quickly he experienced indoctrination in college, the process of creating his first book alongside co-author Gary Richied, the ability to critically think, the history of public schools, the future of schools, B.S.C., Danny’s experience of COVID in California, people with ‘Alternate Takes’, how all success starts at home, religion’s place in current America, the feedback on the release of his book, and what’s next for Charlie Westerman.

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2 MMA Interviews in One Episode!!!

Introducing:

UFC Striking Coach out of Xtreme Couture MMA - Eddie Barraco

&

UFC Fighter - Matt “SteamRolla” Frevola

First, Danny talks with Eddie Barraco about his childhood, his Italian roots, how he got into fighting, his transition from fighter to coach, when he started getting notoriety as a coach, the latest updates on your favorite fighters at Xtreme Couture MMA, a recap on UFC 279, Julian “Juicy J” Erosa, Jeremy Kennedy vs Aaron Pico, his best advice for amateurs and beginners in MMA, never bucking the standard for any level of fighter who enters the gym, and his social media presence.

Second, Danny talks with Matt Frevola about his beloved New York Mets, how he met Ralph Macchio aka Danielson, his hometown of Huntington - NY in Long Island, how he got into fighting, his last fight at UFC 270, his next fight on November 12th on UFC 281 in Madison Square Garden in front of his hometown, his time in the Army reserves, a funny military story, and Matt’s merch line.

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Danny talks with Comedian, Darren Carter, about his latest comedy show in Uptown Whittier, how Danny found out about Darren through Joey Diaz, peer pressure, how Whittier’s always been a good comedy town, roasting gangsters/cholos at comedy shows, how Darren got into comedy, Darren’s thoughts on The Comedy Store Documentary, how Darren got passed by Mitzi Shore at The Comedy Store, Darren’s daily routine, his podcast - “Pocket Party”, making connections by putting yourself out there and being genuine, a brief history of Alternate Take, what Darren has planned next including his next tour dates/special, how to avoid temptation and stick to discipline.

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Danny talks with Homicide Detective and Boxing Cutman Mike Rodriguez about the last time we spoke, the inspiration he’s provided to us at Alternate Take and others, a recap of Mike’s fighters including Mark Magsayo’s latest fight /Manny Pacquiao’s retirement fight/Dmitry Bivol’s victory over Canelo Alvarez, Luis Ortiz vs Andy Ruiz, the trilogy fight with GGG vs Canelo, the latest on Tyson Fury, learning from the old timers in sports who still perform at high level late in their career, the latest updates from Wild Card Gym ran by Freddie Roach where Mike is their primary cutman, the great boxing trainer Pepe Reilly, how to approach success and momentum, Mike’s appearance on George Lopez’s podcast “OMG Hi!”, how things are going in Mike’s career as a Homicide Detective, and Mike’s final words of wisdom.

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Danny talks with Professional Golf Instructor - George Gankas, about how he got into golf, how golf is much more mechanical/technical compared to other sports, George’s reasoning on why people play really good golf, how and when he started teaching/instructing golf, how he maintains enthusiasm for all his clients ranging from kids to celebrities, George’s key lessons on how to get better at the mental game within golf, George’s tips for beginners/intermediates when going to the range for an effective practice, how technology has allowed George to become an even better instructor, how all pro golfers understand the game of golf more than mechanics/technique of golf, George’s coaching approach ranging from the least talented to the most talented golfers, the difference of golf swings between men and women, George’s take on The Masters 2022, and his golfer Matthew Wolff.

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Danny talks with UFC Fighter in the bantamweight division - Victor Henry, about how he got into martial arts, his upbringing in South Gate (CA), a big crossroads in Victor’s life, how it’s been for Victor to be training under UFC great Josh Barnett, his first pro fight, why he’s motivated to fight, why the UFC was so late to picking up Victor Henry, his UFC Debut at UFC 270 where defeated top bantamweight Raoni Barcelos, why being an entertaining fighter is so important, what Victor expects in his UFC future, why we at Alternate Take respect Victor, the difference between the UFC and prior promotions he has fought for, Victor’s fighting style and how he’s able to maneuver within the pocket, what's next for Victor in the UFC, how to draw attention as a professional fighter without being fake, and Victor's sponsors. 

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Danny (joined by his brother-in-law Dylan Bennett) talks with the rally car racing legend - Tanner Foust, about his upbringing across the country and overseas, how Tanner fell in love with cars, the early days of Tanner Foust, how tough it is to enter the business of motorsports without a roadmap or a nest egg, the documentary Formula 1: Drive to Survive, how big rally car racing is internationally vs here in the U.S, Tanner’s X-Games history, RallyCross, the extra things a driver has to do to market themselves, Tanner’s hit TV Show ‘Life in the Foust Lane’, Tanner’s world breaking stunts he’s done for Hot Wheels, what drew Tanner’s interest specifically to rally cars, Tanner’s career as a stuntman, Jalil Jay Lynch, Tanner’s mindset about driving, what inspires Tanner now as a veteran driver, Tanner’s biggest injury, Tanner’s recent race in Saudi Arabia racing for McLaren, Tanner’s work for the Fast & the Furious franchise and as of recent John Wick 4, RallyCross Series, racing electric cars vs traditional cars, and Tanner’s affiliation with Rockstar.

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Danny talks with the Offensive Coordinator of Jackson State - Brett Bartolone, about how the community of Jackson (MS) has welcomed him with open arms in his first year, how long we have known each other, where he grew up, how football got into his life, the details of his playing and coaching career, Brett’s mindset when he played football and how it correlates with him now coaching football, how grateful Brett is to have had the experience to learn under his Legendary CFB Coach - Mike Leach, having a sense of purpose in football, the little things coaches go through that fans don’t see, Brett’s biggest coaching mentors throughout his journey, the experience coaching Nevada this past season for the Quick Lane Bowl Game when most of the staff left for Colorado State, what Brett brings to Jackson State, and what the fans can expect for the upcoming 2022 season. Go JSU Tigers!

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Danny talks with the Owners of the Sports Performance Gym ‘Playhouse Performance’ - Kyle Peko & Brody Williams - about how the business was started here in Brea (CA), the fitness backgrounds of Kyle and Brody that make them extremely qualified, the professional competition within the kinesiology world, how Kyle relates his training in the NFL as a defensive lineman into Playhouse Performance, the mission behind the business, the mixed emotions every entrepreneur goes through when starting a business, their first clients and what that meant to them as a business, their fitness blueprint, how Brody gets better as a trainer every day including the challenge of learning advanced training for different sports, what Producer JB likes about the gym, how Kyle getting signed by The Tennessee Titans tested the business with Brody getting handling the core functions of Playhouse Performance, the biggest mistakes athletes make when entering a gym, the challenge of training teenagers, how Kyle & Brody want to be remembered when people leave their gym, the relationships created within the gym and how rewarding that is, the training schedule for the gym, and where you can find them on social media so you can sign up.

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Danny talks with Comedian Jay Mandyam about The Comedy Store which was the first comedy club to welcome him when he moved to LA in 2010, his thoughts on The Comedy Store Documentary that was released by Showtime in 2021, the TV show ‘I’m Dying Up Here’, the background of Freddie Prinze, Jay’s favorite experience with Chris Rock, Jay’s background as a comedy writer working for the likes of Adam Sandler & D.L Hughley, when Jay got the idea of starting stand up comedy, Jay’s first time doing an open mic, Jay’s relationship and fondest memories with Bob Saget, Jay’s early days in comedy doing open mics in Texas, how The Comedy Store got back into people’s consciousness circa 2014-15, Jay’s style of comedy, Jay’s relationship and fondest memories with Louis Anderson, Jay’s Indian culture, wokeness and how it effects stand-up comedy, when Jay started doing comedy outside of The Comedy Store, the influence DL Hughley has had on Jay, George Lopez, Jay’s late night debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live that never aired due to the start of the pandemic, Jay’s biggest role models in comedy, Jay Varghese, Dean Lewis, Brian Reagan, how tough it was for Jay to find his voice in the beginning stages of comedy, Paul Reiser, the time Jay was taken hostage by a Saudi Prince in 2014, Russell Peters’ Wedding, Jay’s relationship with Adam Sandler, Ray Parker Jr., and the respect Jay has within comedy circles.

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Danny talks with Laura Sextro - The CEO of The Unity Project - about how Laura immersed herself into the amazing foundation, the evolution of The Unity Project and how it got traction so quickly, their initial mission: to fight the vaccine mandates for K-12 people, The California Bill: AB-1993, mandates for not only public school but also private school, the government’s power to be able to ban homeschooling, the age of consent for vaccines in California, what information The Unity Project provides for parents who are concerned about vaccines for their children, if children are vectors of transmission, CDC Data, the relevance of co-morbidities, how the vaccine mandates are a form of bullying, how politicians in California have continuously displayed examples of hypocrisy, defective early treatment plans that could have prevented many deaths, The Trucker’s Convoy 2022, the diversity and non-partisanship of The Unity Project, the amazing people Laura has been able to meet due to the success of The Unity Project, the real scientific evidence provided by The Unity Project, the legal and grassroots strategy presented by The Union Project, and where you can support The Unity Project.

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Danny talks with Dan Stanley, a Men’s Life Coach/The Founder of BetterMen, about his upbringing in the UK, his time in the military, the subconscious effect that the absence of his father had on him, his mid-life crisis that brought to surface the absence of his identity, how he broke out of the “people-pleasing” tendencies he had as a young man, the worst day of his life, why Dan felt the pressing need to create BetterMen, how to get rid of “the mask” that hides our insecurities and vulnerabilities, a life changing conversation Dan had with a stranger on a beach in The Maldives, the important balance of masculinity and emotional vulnerability, the disconnect between advancement in your career and development of happiness, the difference between being a father in modern times vs past times, how the pandemic brought everyone’s personal issues to the forefront, how to help those who aren’t ready to help themselves, the thin line of authenticity and how quickly it can get you success or failure, self leadership, Dan’s concept of alignment, Dan’s recommendations for books that helped him throughout this journey, understanding emotional intelligence is just as important as intellectual intelligence, and how to be a successful man in the 21st century.

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Danny talks with Dewey “The Black Kobra” Cooper - The 2X World Kickboxing Champ/10X World Championship Winning Coach/Master of Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee/Boxing Trainer/UFC Striking Coach (XCMMA) - about his upbringing in Los Angeles circa early 1980’s, how martial arts allowed him to escape a gang life, his motivation to join martial arts, what he learned from martial arts at a young age, how he’s changed from his youth till now, when he first started competing, his first championship fight, what he realized when fighting like-minded fighters, UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker Recap, the mental transition from fighter to coach, how the rise of Francis Ngannou (The UFC Heavyweight Champion) has brought more notoriety to Dewey from the average fan, how he handles being a striking coach and boxing trainer at the same time, how the development of Francis Ngannou has much to do with the tutelage of Dewey Cooper, UFC 272: Ngannou vs Gane Recap, how long Dewey and Eric Nicksick (our recurring podcast guest) have known each other, his energy as a coach and how his fighters feed off of it, his boxing gym ‘Split-T Boxing’ aka ‘BKMMA’ , how he uses stress/intensity/pressure to create a hectic/hostile environment for his fighters, his up and coming fighters and their scheduled bouts, and his advice that he would give to a young kid looking to get into MMA.

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Danny talks with Chris Reza - The Mariachi singing LAPD Detective - about his upbringing in East Los Angeles, why Chris joined a career in law enforcement, how he used music to create bonds with the community and the incarcerated, his view/perspective of how Los Angeles has changed over the past 20 years, policing now vs when he first started, how Chris initially kept music and policing separate until there was no choice but to combine the two, the differences between nerves within law enforcement and singing, how Chris is connected with our former podcast guest Gil Carrillo, Chris’s hit song “El Servidor” that tells his life story as a Mexican-American kid who grew up to serve his community while embracing his heritage, Chris’s biggest influences in music, how important his vocal coach has been to his success, and how grateful/humbled he is to have the responsibility to be “El Servidor”.

Chris is in concert Sunday March 27th, 2022 at The Covina Center for the Performing Arts. An Evening of Mariachi and Community…and a couple of drinks. Doors open at 5pm. Link below.

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Danny talks with Mike Rodriguez aka “The Crime Fighting Cutman” and the legendary Homicide Sergeant about his upbringing in Northern California, Mike’s family roots that have given him much pride, how Mike conducts himself in his career as a Homicide Sergeant and as a Cutman, the first time Mike met Gil Carrillo (our recurring podcast guest), how and why Mike joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, his amateur boxing career in golden gloves, how Mike met his childhood idol Roberto Duran, when Mike realized he could start implementing Cutman duties into his already busy life within the Homicide Bureau, how legendary Cutman Joe Chavez/Rudy Hernandez/Stitch Duran and so many others were huge mentors to Mike, Mike’s son Andrew who’s also a Cutman, Mike’s two premises that he lives by, how being a Cutman is very similar to being a Police Officer, how Mike started getting work for Wild Card Boxing Gym - the most popular gym in the world, how Mike used his experiences as an amateur boxer and used them to better his fighters, their latest success as a gym with the recent WBC Featherweight Championship win with Mark Magsayo, one of Mike's favorite memories with the legendary Manny Pacquiao, and how grateful Mike is to have such a big fight family within the business of boxing.

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Danny talks with Jason “Wee Man” Acuña, about the first time we met back in the day in Whittier (CA) at Two Felons Skate Shop, the collaboration Jason had with Two Felons back when 'Jackass Part Two' was released, when Jason knew he was good enough to be sponsored as a professional skateboarder for ‘Big Brother’, when the idea for ‘Jackass’ the TV show came to fruition, what is considered “outdated social norms”, Karen’s and Chad’s, their experience filming ‘Jackass’ the TV Show and the first ‘Jackass’ movie, how Jason got the nickname “Wee Man”, the process of filming ‘Jackass Part Two’ after the success of the first movie, the particulars of ‘Jackass 3D’ and how it differed form the first two movies, how COVID affected their filming of ‘Jackass Forever’ - the #1 movie in America right now, the biggest lesson Alternate Take took away from the ‘Jackass’ series, the camaraderie of the Jackass crew, the backstory of the “The High Five" scene in ‘Jackass 3D’, the mentality Jason has entering an “embarrassing” scene throughout his time on ‘Jackass’, the backstory of "The Bar Fight" scene with Wee Man in ‘Jackass 3D’, the backstory of "The Bungee Jump" scene with Wee Man and Preston Lacy in ‘Jackass Part Two’, the back story of the multiple scenes where Preston is chasing Wee Man while being painted completely blue in the original ‘Jackass’ film, the backstory of the parachute scene with Wee Man in ‘Jackass Part Two”, Shaq’s Sunday Night Jackass Viewing Parties, the times Wee Man’s been asked to do extreme things by fans, the ultimate deal proposed by Wee Man involving The UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou, the reception to ‘Jackass Forever’, what it’s like to have new cast members of ‘Jackass’, why we at Alternate Take have always respected Jason and his mentality on life, Jason’s favorite off-camera memories, and Jason’s businesses including his affiliation with Dogtown Skateboards/Chronic Tacos/& Merge 4. Go see ‘Jackass Forever’ - the #1 movie in America!

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Danny talks with Eric Nicksick, the 2020 and 2021 MMA Coach of the Year, about how he and his family has been since the last time we had him on the podcast back in June of 2021, a recap of UFC 270 where Eric’s fighter - Francis Ngannou *The Heavyweight Champion* retained his championship belt vs Cyril Gane, the advancements of Francis Ngannou as a mixed martial artist and how big of an influence Xtreme Couture MMA has played into his success, UFC Fight Night: Hermannson vs Strickland where Eric had 3 fighters compete including Julian Erosa/Punahele Soriano/Sean Strickland, a funny behind the scenes backstory leading up to Julian Erosa’s fight of the night, analyzing Puna’s performance and how much potential he has going forward, Sean Strickland’s phenomenal performance and what’s next for him in the stacked middleweight division, Eric’s coaching style/psychological approach and why we at Alternate Take believe its superior to other coaches, how big of an issue bad judging is in MMA after a bad scorecard on the Hermannson vs Strickland fight, what solutions Eric has to fixing the issue of bad judging, what’s going on with Eric’s other fighters Aljamain Sterling/Meisha Tate/Dan Ige/Ion Cutelaba/Casey O’Neill, what’s next for Francis Ngannou, Francis’s appearance on ‘Jackass Forever’, what fighters Eric’s keeping his eye on and potential matchups for his fighters, his predictions for UFC 271.

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Danny talks with Cianna “Cici”, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, about where she grew up in Hawaii, when she started dancing, Cici’s diversity as a dancer being well trained in Jazz/Hula/Hip Hop/etc, her experience as a student & dancer at Orgeon State University (Go Beavers!), when Cici knew she had a chance at cheering professionally and the application process involved, her first gig as a Portland Trailblazer’s Cheerleader, her biggest takeaways from her time in Portland and how it prepared her for decision to try out for the Dallas Cowboys, the intense audition for the D.C. Cheerleaders, their TV show of the whole trying out process which airs on CMT, when Cici found out she was officially a D.C. Cheerleader fulfilling her childhood dream, Cici’s favorite memories during her time in Dallas, when she made the D.C. Cheerleader’s All Star team, Cici’s advice to those who have dreams of becoming a D.C. Cheerleader one day, and her prediction for Super Bowl LVI.

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Danny talks with Brad Tate, the UFC Cutman with the most swag, about where he grew up in a small town in Texas, Brad’s ability to be a jack of all trades including his life as a fireman/paramedic/EMT before becoming a Cutman, the steps to becoming a Cutman and how difficult it is to get into the business, Brad’s biggest role models and mentors early in his Cutman career, the skill of wrapping hands, how big of an influence legendary Cutman Rudy Hernandez (our podcast regular) has been on Brad, the ride or die brotherhood The UFC Cutman have with each other, the connection and respect he has with the fighters of The UFC, the special moment between Brad and Charles Oliveira when he won the title fight against Dustin Poirier, the underdog mentality that many fighters have compared to pro athletes in other sports, Brad’s favorite moments thus far in The UFC, Brad’s advice to those who are looking to become a Cutman, and Brad’s outlook on the upcoming UFC events - UFC 271 and UFC 272.

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Danny talks with Elder “El Monstro’ Cruz, the #1 Brown Belt in the world and fastest rising star in the Jiu-Jitsu World, about the last time we saw each other in high school ten years ago in 2011, how Elder used high school wrestling to change the direction of his life, his ups and downs of life while dominating wrestling at Mt. San Antonio College in CA, his time spent working in construction, his first two amateur fights under the tutelage of Jeff Nolasco - UFC La Mirada Gym, the “dog” mentality that’s needed to face an intimidating opponent, Elder’s advice to the younger generation entering Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of keeping your brain in shape with books, Elder’s introduction to Checkmat La Habra under his now professor Lucas Leite, Elder’s preference between Gi and No-Gi, Elder’s experience in IBJJF No-Gi Worlds/ADCC Trials/and BJJF Gi-Worlds, and Elder’s eventual transition to MMA.

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