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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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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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-waistline-podcast/id1556362907 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncle-joeys-joint/id558364221 

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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