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Dan Talks

Dan Talks

By Dan Van Note

I talk with (mostly queer) people about all things life.
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Reflections on 5 Years of Dan Talks

Dan TalksDec 31, 2023

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Reflections on 5 Years of Dan Talks

Reflections on 5 Years of Dan Talks

Dan says goodbye for now after over 200 episodes.

Dec 31, 202326:08
Responsible Gun Ownership with Amber Johnson

Responsible Gun Ownership with Amber Johnson

Dan talks with Amber Johnson about the rise in gun ownership among Black women, politics, and the weapons industry in the United States.

Dec 19, 202327:28
Dan Talks 2023 Wrapped

Dan Talks 2023 Wrapped

Dan talks about his Spotify Wrapped for Podcasters and how much he appreciates you for listening!

Dec 12, 202315:56
The Golden Bachelor Part III

The Golden Bachelor Part III

Dan talks about the finale, the ladies, and the humiliation of it all.

Dec 05, 202327:47
U=U with HIV Activist Randy Davis

U=U with HIV Activist Randy Davis

Dan talk with Randy Davis about his journey with HIV, public knowledge gaps, and how we can end the stigma.

Nov 28, 202327:47
Midwest 101 with Lauren

Midwest 101 with Lauren

Dan talks with Lauren about food, customs, and traditions of the exotic American Midwest.

Nov 21, 202326:49
The Golden Bachelor Part II

The Golden Bachelor Part II

Dan talks about Gerry not choosing Faith, a real estate quiz, and NYTimes headlines.

Nov 14, 202321:52
The Golden Bachelor

The Golden Bachelor

Dan talks about Gerry's choice between Faith, Minneapolis Girl and Jersey Girl.

Nov 07, 202329:40
Comedian Woman Person Mia Jackson

Comedian Woman Person Mia Jackson

Dan talks with Mia Jackson about moving from Georgia to New York, opening for Amy Schumer, and her life in comedy.

Oct 31, 202331:45
How to Like Your Life with Emilie Leyes

How to Like Your Life with Emilie Leyes

Dan talks with Emilie Leyes (Instagram & TikTok) about gratitude, the subconscious, and their new podcast called How to Like Your Life.

Oct 24, 202332:43
Pop Culture, Therapy and Secrets with Molly Clark
Oct 17, 202328:48
Man! I Feel Like a Burden with Aidan Burgoon
Oct 10, 202332:21
Defending Drag Storytime with Mitchell LaFramboise a.k.a. Justine D'as

Defending Drag Storytime with Mitchell LaFramboise a.k.a. Justine D'as

Dan Talks with Mitchell LaFramboise about inviting protesters to watch drag storytime, how he started drag, and the importance of speaking up.


Watch the Instagram Reel, check out the Let's Be Perfectly Queer on YouTube, and save the date for Battle of Barrie on October 13.

Oct 03, 202329:31
Lebanese-American Hot-Gay Singer-Singwriter Joe Daccache
Sep 26, 202326:20
Wedding Craziness with Monica Gross

Wedding Craziness with Monica Gross

Dan talks with comedian Monica Gross (TikTok & Instagram) about save the dates, invitations, and the bridezilla we will all become.

Sep 19, 202332:51
Naughty Bits with Sara Juli

Naughty Bits with Sara Juli

Dan talks with performance artist Sara Juli about Naughty Bits, a dance-play set inside her memories that examines sexual trauma, premiering at the Strand Theatre in Rockland, ME this October 13 & 14.

Follow Sara on Instagram and check out her website.

Sep 12, 202331:39
Not Taking 'Poor' Personally with Kasey Elliott

Not Taking 'Poor' Personally with Kasey Elliott

Dan talks with Kasey Elliott about stripping in Idaho, working in mansions, and being an actor in Los Angeles.

Sep 05, 202330:03
See You September 5!

See You September 5!

Dan talks about Barbie, a leisurely August, and how much he appreciates you.

Aug 01, 202304:11
Nate Owen, The Gay Taylor Swift

Nate Owen, The Gay Taylor Swift

Dan talks with Nate Owen about living in Los Angeles, making music, and queer representation.

Jul 25, 202336:19
Boston Humor with Joe Fenti

Boston Humor with Joe Fenti

Dan talks with Joe Fenti about Boston, working in finance, and making fun of it all.

Jul 18, 202331:30
City Girls Social Club Founder Steph

City Girls Social Club Founder Steph

Dan talks with Steph of City Girls Social Club about making friends in your 20s, letting go of self doubt, and being objectively cool.

Jul 11, 202333:38
Self-Love with Danni 'Amapoundcake' Adams

Self-Love with Danni 'Amapoundcake' Adams

Dan talks with Danni 'Amapoundcake' Adams about body image, marrying herself, and her fateful appearance on Fox News.

Jul 04, 202326:20
Gay Life Coach Kevin Kasir

Gay Life Coach Kevin Kasir

Dan talks with Kevin Kasir about what a life coach does, the particular challenges gay men face, and how to carry yourself with confidence.

Jun 27, 202335:49
Low-Income Era Thriving with Sam Ankrom

Low-Income Era Thriving with Sam Ankrom

Dan talks with Sam Ankrom (TikTok & Instagram) about posting realistic content, her thoughts on money, and how to be happy in any income era.

Jun 20, 202325:02
Walk & Talk

Walk & Talk

Dan talks about missing Elliot Page's book talk, his upcoming vacation (again), and the weather (again).

Jun 13, 202307:57
Political, Weather, and Travel Report

Political, Weather, and Travel Report

Dan talks about the GOP field, hazy Wisconsin heat, and impending summer vacations.

Jun 06, 202320:26
Lukewarm Takes on Hot Topics

Lukewarm Takes on Hot Topics

Dan talks about the Tuesday after Memorial Day, presidential race, and Met Gala.

May 30, 202315:33
Mary Van Note's Guide to Dating Mary Van Note with Mary Van Note

Mary Van Note's Guide to Dating Mary Van Note with Mary Van Note

Dan talks with Mary Van Note about her standup, dating tales, and their shared last name.


Click here to donate to the Bay Area Girls Rock Camp!

May 23, 202331:08
In Between Jobs with Faith Branstetter

In Between Jobs with Faith Branstetter

Dan talks with Faith Branstetter about leaving a job, looking for a new one, and the liminal space between.

May 16, 202335:53
Celebrity Culture with TikTok Star Nia Ivy

Celebrity Culture with TikTok Star Nia Ivy

Dan talks with Nia Ivy (TikTok & Instagram) about halftime shows, interviews, and the work of celebrity.

May 09, 202330:25
Yale Professor and Writer Anne Fadiman

Yale Professor and Writer Anne Fadiman

Dan talks with Anne Fadiman about her family's African clawed frog Bunky; her thoughts on mail, moving, and coffee; and why writing one book is like eating only one potato chip.

May 02, 202330:09
@thatcorporatelawyer Henry

@thatcorporatelawyer Henry

Dan talks with Henry (@thatcorporatelawyer) about the legal profession, corporate humor, and finding his voice.

Apr 25, 202323:42
How to Please Your Current Husband with Ernesto Chapa
Apr 18, 202331:32
Life Chats with Ryan M.

Life Chats with Ryan M.

Dan talks with Ryan M. about gay life at 30, career growth, and why being hot won't solve all your problems.

Apr 11, 202328:19
Single, 30, and Loving It with Kayla Kleinman

Single, 30, and Loving It with Kayla Kleinman

Dan talks with Kayla Kleinman about finding balance, creating a home in New York, and what to do when life looks different than you imagined.

Apr 04, 202330:58
Corporate Burnout with Cecilia

Corporate Burnout with Cecilia

Dan talks with Cecilia of @corporatedropout_confessions about boundaries, office politics, and life after corporate.

Mar 28, 202328:56
Drag Race, Gaga & More with Journalist Joey Nolfi
Mar 21, 202329:00
Not Being Humble with Trans Supermodel Arisce

Not Being Humble with Trans Supermodel Arisce

Dan talks with Arisce about trans rights, visibility, and beauty.

Mar 14, 202342:60
Oscars Preview

Oscars Preview

Dan talks about March, Oscar nominees, and what we can look forward to.

Mar 07, 202314:19
NYC Drag Historian Dr. David Howe (Captain Wonder)
Feb 28, 202327:53
Another Current Events Review
Feb 21, 202330:50
Rihanna Super Bowl Halftime Review
Feb 14, 202331:44
Theatre Humor with TikTok Star Lewis Brown

Theatre Humor with TikTok Star Lewis Brown

Dan talks with Lewis Brown (TikTok & Instagram) about accents, Britishness, and the West End vs. Broadway.

Feb 07, 202332:51
The Sheiße Dancer Gaga Called On Stage Atticus Lite
Jan 31, 202342:02
Walk & Talk & Drive

Walk & Talk & Drive

Dan talks about the new semester, current events, and Lester Holt.

Jan 24, 202307:59
Book Coach Emily Golden

Book Coach Emily Golden

Dan talks to Golden May co-founder Emily Golden about her love of fiction, resisting hustle culture, and the time it take to write a book.

Jan 17, 202343:33
How to Start Your Own Podcast

How to Start Your Own Podcast

Dan talks about his top tips for starting your own pod.

Jan 10, 202327:56
Maine and Self Storage with Writer Rafil Kroll-Zaidi

Maine and Self Storage with Writer Rafil Kroll-Zaidi

Dan talks with Rafil Kroll-Zaidi about his recent Harper's piece on Islesboro, Americans' peculiar relationship to self-storage, and what it's like to be a writer today.

Jan 03, 202333:52
Astrology and Queerness with Michael J. Morris

Astrology and Queerness with Michael J. Morris

Dan talks with Michael J. Morris (@cowitchcraftofferings & michaeljmorris.co) about celestial bodies, our terrestrial lives, and moving with the current.

Dec 27, 202247:26
Gay Internet Culture with @level4alpha

Gay Internet Culture with @level4alpha

Dan talks with Kevyn of @level4alpha about the gays at the University of Hawaii, in Los Angeles, and on the internet.

Dec 20, 202238:59