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Danny talks with Stand-Up Comedian & Podcaster, Lee Syatt, about his upbringing in Boston, his move to LA to become an editor, how Lee met Uncle Joey Diaz and started The Church of What’s Happening Now Podcast, what The Church meant to fans, how many estimated milligrams of THC Lee ate throughout the duration of The Church, favorite episodes and people, the prime years of The Comedy Store, opportunities that the less known comics will be getting post COVID, whether Lee got farted in the face or not, The Fourth Wall Open Mic in North Hollywood, Lee's new podcasts "What Was I Thinking?" and "The Waistline Podcast", Lee's weight loss journey, our favorite meals when we feel like being fat, & what the future of stand up looks like. 

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Danny talks with Justin Workman (Owner and Head Professor at Gracie Barra Fullerton) and Delwin Lampkin (Owner of Harbinger Horizon & Law Enforcement Professional) about how Justin started his Jiu-Jitsu journey, Gracie Barra Fullerton, when Justin got his black belt, Del’s experience as a student at Gracie Barra Fullerton, the difference between Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, what advice Justin & Del would give to those who are dwelling on the decision to start Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of culture in a Jiu-Jitsu gym, the official belt system, Combat Jiu-Jitsu and when one should start/consider competing, Del’s take on the use of the carotid restraint in a Law Enforcement environment, Justin’s preferred techniques in competition and as an instructor, flow state, how Jiu-Jitsu literally and figuratively helps in other areas of life, how to push through a plateau in training, and why one should join Garcia Barra Fullerton. 

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Danny talks with Freelance Cinematographer, Aaron Mendez, about the neighborhood they grew up in, Artist Johnny Utah, how Aaron got started filming, how the ability to adapt to any situation has helped Aaron in his line of work, Aaron’s working relationship turned friendship with the UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic, the upcoming UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou on March 27th 2021, his continuous work for The UFC, how important and quick editing is in the cinematography business, Aaron’s earlier work shooting weddings, not being afraid to try something new, his experience filming Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr in 2020, Aarons working relationship with NBC Sports shooting the 2016 Olympics in Brazil/Notre Dame Marching Band/etc, David Chang, Aaron's shooting in foreign countries, his outlook for the work he will be performing for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, how his travels has bettered him as a person and cinematographer, his work for the 2020 Showtime Documentary "The Comedy Store", the legacy of The Comedy Store and Mitzi Shore, his work for Nyjah Houston, the possible La Habra Documentary, Aaron's plans for giving back to the community, Aaron's work for the Los Angeles Dodgers on the TV Show "Backstage Dodgers", Aaron's upcoming projects including his work with Comedian Tiffany Haddish, his projection for UFC 260, Gary Vaynerchuck, the time Aaron shot for one of Alternate Take's Guests UFC Cutman/Boxing Trainer Rudy Hernandez, his work for Showtime Boxing shooting Leo Santa Cruz and Canelo Alvarez, and Aaron's most successful video on his YouTube Channel. 

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Danny talks with Los Angeles Dodgers Legend, Manny Mota, about his accolades with the Dodgers and the big leagues, his upbringing in the Dominican Republic, his teammates that influenced him while he was on the San Francisco Giants, the lessons he took away from being teammates with Roberto Clemente as a Pittsburgh Pirate, the experience moving from the Montreal Expos to his eventual trade to the Dodgers in 1969, the support he received from the community when he arrived to the Dodgers, Danny’s Grandma, the golden years of Manny Mota from ’74-’79 where he was established as the best pinch hitter of all time, the pinch hit double he hit in the 9th inning in the `77 Game 3 of the NLCS, when he met President Carter/Reagan/Bush, how Manny influenced and taught a generation of “clutch” Dodger hitters how to approach the plate, his account of the ’88 Kirk Gibson Home Run, the fond memories and lessons he has of the late great Tommy Lasorda, the time Danny had an at-bat in front of Tommy Lasorda, the Latin players who saw Manny as a mentor, Manny’s sons Andy & Joe and their careers within baseball, Manny’s Non Profit International Foundation that helps the youth, how Manny celebrated the 2020 World Series, and his outlook for the 2021 season.  

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Danny talks with Oakland Raiders Legend & Current Las Vegas Raiders Broadcaster, Lincoln Kennedy, about the Washington Husky/Washington State Rivalry, how he started playing football, his other business ventures including his restaurants/cigar company/bourbon label and career as a broadcaster, his college football career as a Washington Husky where was a Hall of Famer, when he got drafted as the 9th overall pick in the 1st round in 1993, the time Tomlang didn’t get Rich Gannon/Jerry Rice/Tim Brown’s autograph, the rematch with the New England patriots in 2002, his key leadership role for the Raiders, what Jon “Chucky” Gruden is really like behind the scenes, the newly inducted Hall of Famer Tom Flores, how international the Raiders are, the memories he has of the 2001 Patriots vs Raiders AFC Championship “Tuck Rule” Game, Tony Corrente, his career now as the color commentator for the Raiders, the respect he has for Greg Papa and Brent Musburger, his outlook for the Raiders in the upcoming 2021 season, his memory of the legendary Bill Romanowski, the Jon Gruden/Mike Mayock Tandem, and his book he’s coming out with soon with the Raiders Beat Writer Paul Gutierrez.

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Danny talks with BMX Legend, Mike Escamilla, about the fellow local legends of La Habra, his upbringing, how he started riding bikes, when he went pro, his 1995 BMX Video 'Dirty Deeds', the BMX approach back in the day vs now, his Etnies "Forward" Video, his mindset for getting good at something, his travels amongst the world, giving back to the community, what's considered a hard day's work, Mike's controversial take on basketball, the epic "Grinds Loop" for Nitrus Circus, his consulting with Tony Hawk for HuckJam Bikes, his X-Games History, how he got sponsored by Etnies, his world records, The La Habra "Rooftop" Gap, how technology has shaped extreme sports, his 2011 "Welcome to United" Video, how get started as a stuntman in the film/extreme sports industry, the movies he has been in, Kortel "Korta-T" Autry, Bikes Over Bang'N, his newest projects, his latest stuntman reel, the "Be The Adventure" hashtag he started, his talk show on the El Rey Network "Keep Bleeding with Mike Escamilla", his notable stunts, and his advice for anyone getting into the BMX Industry or stunt work. 

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Danny talks with Founder of "Bikes Over Bang'N" Korta Autry, and Amateur Motorcross Rider/My Brother-In-Law, Dylan Bennett, about how Dylan got the nickname "Pickle", Korta's non-profit organization 'Bikes Over Bang'N' that redirects kids and teens in the inner cities to choose bicycles as a hobby over "gangbangin", Korta's introduction to bikes and his upbringing in the city of Watts, CA, Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg, Darius Glover, Dylan's life in the motorcross/supercross business and how he was inspired by Darius, Stuntman Jhalil Jay Lynch, and Korta T's career as a stuntman in the film industry. Go support and donate Bikes over Bang'N!!!! 

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Danny talks with Restaurant Owners of "Smoke & Fire Social Eatery" in La Habra, CA, Dominic Espinoza & Josh Bentrem, about how they know Uncle Phil, how the best restaurant in La Habra got started, what it's been like to run a restaurant during COVID, and the support they've been given by the community. Go check out Smoke & Fire and enjoy their insane food! 

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Danny talks with his older brother, Tomlang, for his birthday. His girlfriend Alex, and producer of the show JB join the episode to speak all things Tomlang up to this point of 31 years. 31 years ago, on this date, February 18th 2021, Tomlang was born to two young kids in Southern California. Ever since, he has been on a unique journey through this game we call life. The details are a must listen. Take a journey with us as you gain the wisdom of our number one recurring guest, Tomlang. Enjoy the episode, and Happy Birf T.

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