Alternate Take

Danny and Producer JB talk with NFL Defensive End for the Jacksonville Jaguars Adam Gotsis, and NFL Defensive Tackle/Owner of ‘Playhouse Performance’ Gym Kyle Peko, about how they met as teammates on the Denver Broncos back in 2015, Adam’s road from Australia to Georgia Tech University in 2011, Adam & Kyle’s favorite college football memories, Kyle’s path to the NFL, their draft day/signing day celebrations, the lessons they learned from their favorite coaches and players during their time with the Denver Broncos, Adam’s new team the Jacksonville Jaguars and his time there thus far, how Kyle and Adam have noticed cultural shifts in each organization/coaching staff they’ve been apart of, Adam’s progress report on new additions to the Jaguars including the #1 Overall Draft Pick Trevor Lawrence/Head Coach Urban Meyer/Travis Etienne/Tim Tebow, Adam’s relationship with the Legend Washington State QB and current Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew, and Kyle’s gym in Brea, CA Playhouse Performance.

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Danny talks with the 2020 MMA Coach of the Year, Eric Nicksick, about Eric’s upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada, his stint as a college football player in Utah and Fireman in Las Vegas, how Eric used the lessons from the coaches of his life into his own teaching, Eric’s legendary Dad who coached for years as Defensive Coordinator for the local High School in Eric’s hometown, how Eric approaches a new student/parent and sets the standard for expectations, how Eric gained the trust of Randy Couture and earned the role as Gym Manager for one of the best MMA gyms in the world if not THE BEST…Xtreme Couture MMA, how Eric learned to diversify himself as a coach, the first fighters Eric started training, how Eric & his team prepared for fighting in empty arenas during 2020 and how that affected his fighters, the experience coaching the Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou and the lead up/preparation to UFC 260: The Rematch vs Stipe Miocic, the growth of Francis Ngannou & how they stay hungry for their next fight, Eric’s fighter Aljamain Sterling and their first fight with Petr Yan on UFC 259, their preparation for a can’t miss rematch with Petr Yan, Eric’s role as head trainer for Miesha Tate and her comeback to the UFC, how Eric approaches his fighters personalities and understands what their needs are, his role as head trainer for Dan Ige, our former guest on Alternate Take UFC Cutman Rudy Hernandez, and 10th Planet Orange County.

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Danny talks with Country Music Artist Davey Arnold about how they know each other from the great city of Whittier, CA, his time spent at Rancho Starbuck/Matre Dei High School/Fullerton College/Arizona State, how he started playing music, stories about kids from the neighborhood, Davey’s biggest musical influences, how Davey creates his songs, how Davey battles ego in the writing room, Davey’s most popular songs including his latest release “Superman”, Dodgers vs Angels rivalry, Davey’s best experiences on the road, and Davey’s plans for the rest of 2021/2022.

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Danny talks with Producer JB about JB's latest trials and tribulations, the rumors Danny has spread about JB on past episodes and to our friends as of recent, what Danny & JB have in common with Kobe & Shaq, the best places to find a good ethical woman, Alternate Take's plans for merch, Danny's life rules that agitate JB, JB's disrespect to his Italian heritage, our plans for procreation, the times Danny argued with JB's guests at our home, Danny's recommendation to JB on how to pick his up future wife, and our friend Spencer's wedding.

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Danny talks with Americana/Country Music Artist, Dylan Smucker, about the pros and cons of alcohol while living a rock & roll lifestyle, what type of country music Dylan is into & what artists are holding up the namesake of country, Netflix’s “The Ranch”, winning the “Babylonian Money System” so you can live like a cowboy, living in Los Angeles vs living in Nashville, John Mayer’s unique journey from star to living on the land in Montana, David Beckham’s documentary about going to the Amazon, Dylan’s take on cancel culture, Dylan’s biggest musical influences, John Mayer again, the blues, Albert King, Dylan’s Phenomenal Debut Record “Old Letters”, Dylan’s progress and his upcoming record, Dylan’s take on having a label vs being an independent artist, and being true to your craft as an artist.

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Danny talks with Gil Carrillo, the Retired Homicide Lieutenant known for capturing the infamous serial killer Richard Ramirez as noted on the Netflix Docuseries “Night Stalker”, about maintaining friendships with those from your past, stories from the early part of his career working in the LA County Jails, the time he consulted for the award winning film “Heat”, what Gil has been up to since our first episode with him back in January 2021, updates on a potential follow up to the “Night Stalker” documentary, his recent appearances on the “OMG Hi!” Podcast hosted by Comedian George Lopez, Gil’s gained knowledge on THC & CBD that he acquired from B-Real of Cypress Hill, Gil’s role and experience as a speaker for “CrimeCon CC21: Austin” in June 2021, the BTK Killer’s daughter, Richard Ramirez’s niece who reached out to Gil about her experiences with The Night Stalker, Danny’s Dad’s instructions to stranger danger, Gil’s relationship with the family of Mitch Callahan - a past guest on Alternate Take, & what’s lies ahead for Gil. 

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Danny talks with Retired Professional Hockey Player and kid from the neighborhood, Mitch Callahan, about the last time they saw each other, his journey from Whittier, CA to Junior Hockey (WHL) in Canada for the Kelowna Rockets, Mitch’s dad’s advice for standing out in his rookie season, Mitch’s reputation as an “Enforcer”, childhood stories from our time together in junior high, when he got drafted to the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings Organization, his time playing in the AHL for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the time Mitch got hit with a puck in the face and lost many teeth, Mitch’s take on a skill player vs a fighter, how Mitch’s family came from Toronto to Whittier, his first hat trick, his take on hockey movies, his time spent in Europe, his coaching career now in Los Angeles, Mitch’s prediction for the 2021 NHL season, Madison Square Garden, the other kids from So Cal who made it pro in hockey, Aaron Pico, and Austyn Gillette. 

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Danny talks with professional boxer Arnold Barboza Jr (140 lbs) about when he first started boxing, when he knew he could become a professional boxer, his upbringing and early boxing days in South El Monte, his time spent as a coworker with a former guest on Alternate Take…Tomlang, his training schedule that combined life as a union worker and father, the decision to give boxing a full shot, when he got signed by Top Rank Promotions, Arnold Barboza Jr. vs Mike Reed, his fight and relationship with the new retired Mike Alvarado, Arnold Barboza Jr vs Ricky Sismundo, Arnold Barboza Jr. vs William Silva, Arnold Barboza Jr. vs Tony Luis, Tim Bradley’s review of Arnold, his relationship with Andre Ward, his prediction for the 140 title fight Jose Carlos Ramirez vs Josh Taylor, his fight and relationship with the now retired Alex Saucedo, the state of the junior welterweight/super lightweight (140 lbs) division, and his prediction for Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders. 

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Danny talks with International Platinum-Selling Musician, Eric Hutchinson, about where he grew up, how his record “Class of 98” shouts out his hometown, his favorite artists and bands, the upcoming 15th anniversary of his record “Sounds Like This”, the pressures of following a hit record with more music, his work with the Fantasy Focus Podcasts, the diversity of his music, how the song writing process happens for him, going from solo musician to a leader of a band, how cool bass players are, the time Eric almost quit music but then made the record “Modern Happiness”, his latest record which was just released “Before & After Life”, the importance of gaining perspective and experiences to write music, and what Eric has planned going forward. 

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Danny talks with Founder of "The X for Boys", King Randall, a 21 year old, about his upbringing in Albany, Georgia, how he got started helping troubled youths in his community, the growth of "The X for Boys" program, his school he's getting ready to open in his hometown, how he learned the trades that he now teaches to his students, the process of getting parents to place their kids in the program, the "Do For Self" and "Victors over Victims" mentality that he teaches to his students, how he learned how to deal with blowback from the community, the Roland Martin interview that went viral on YouTube, The Non-Profit Organization Bikes Over Bang'N founded by Kortel Autry, the process of getting teachers for the school, the importance of field trips and seeing other parts of the world, his favorite part of this whole process,  and what is next for "The X for Boys."

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