For Episode 38 of the Dark Horse Podcast, Dani welcomes musical legend Engelbert Humperdinck and actress/comedian/screenwriter Marion Grodin. On the agenda is the origin of the icon's stage name, Engelbert's earliest appearances on American platforms like The Tonight Show and The Ed Sullivan Show, and how his dalmatian used to steal bread from John Lennon's house next door! Plus, Dani finds out who got Engelbert onto the Instagram scene.

Episode 40 of Dark Horse Podcast features Rebecca and Megan Lovell, two sisters who make up one hell of a rock duo called Larkin Poe. Dani and Dan Greenwald are also joined by comics Olga Namer and Chloe LaBranche to hear the band share their musical influences and how gender roles and outdated expectations persist today in the world of female rock musicians. Music lovers, you're going to want to check this one out!

For Episode 32 of the Dark Horse Podcast, genre-bending and barrier-breaking band Gangstagrass sit down with Dani Zoldan to break down what it means to create a genre from scratch. Responsible for the Emmy-nominated theme from Justified, the band brings together the essential beat of hip-hop with the natural melody of bluegrass riffs. They share stories about getting scoffed at when first suggesting rapping to a steel guitar beat and what it was like to get bluegrass performers to move with the beat during live shows. Tune in to hear Dani, Chloe, and Dan Greenwald learn that even though country music in New York City seems like a "needle in a haystack situation", there's a lot more genuine interest in the genre.

For Episode 31, Dani sits down with rock duo We Are Scientists and stand-up comic Ryan Schutt, who are alumni of the same small liberal arts college in southern California. Whether this was a coincidence could not be confirmed — but we did learn that vocalist Keith Murray saw Marilyn Manson perform over two dozen times in small club venues while growing up in Florida. Keith and guitarist Chris Cain pick Ryan's brain about his bit writing process and all three discuss what it takes to keep their style distinct from other artists in their respective industries. Since being signed by Virgin Records in 2005, Keith and Chris have toured the US and internationally extensively — tune in to hear how they manage their friendship spending months together at a time on the road. Plus, Dani is really into Meatloaf at the moment and Ryan shares the best and worst moments from touring with fellow comedians.

On Episode 33 of the Dark Horse Podcast, Dani welcomes Garren James, CEO of Cowboys4Angels, and stand-up comic Erin McGuire. Being a former international runway and print model, Garren’s been fortunate to have come in contact with some of the most alluring men in the world. We learn that he’ll always take a solid candidate whose personality is a 10 even if his appearance isn’t... good news for those 7s with a killer personality! Tune in for Erin’s feelings on the Greenwich Mean Time hype and what her ideal date night includes. Plus, find out what Garren’s most memorable guest speaking gig — spoiler alert: it’s not what you expect!

Episode 34 of the Dark Horse Podcast features Steven Page from the Barenaked Ladies as he joins Dani to talk about the ups and downs of his 30-year career... and why he can’t vote in Canada anymore. Steven and Craig Northey share how they wrote together, gave each other honest feedback, and sometimes struggled to keep their friendship separate. Also present is Greg Stone, a NYC-based comedian who’s a regular on Sirius XM and NPR’s Snap Judgement. Tune in to hear Steven and Greg vibe over the “adrenaline of bombing” experience musicians and comics share — don’t worry, they usually dig themselves out of it! Plus, Steven touches on the obligation for artists to comment on social and political issues that resonate with them and affect their fans.

Episode 35 of the Dark Horse Podcast features Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, and LaughFest Comedy Festival alumnus Mike Lasher. Jason explains to Dani and Mike how a hypothetical premise involving a married couple critically reviewing their sex life became the subject of a novel he wrote and published with his wife. We learn a detailed account of everyone’s daily routine, how Mike only needs 5 hours of sleep to function, and how Jason gives his staff at Entrepreneur the freedom to manage themselves. Plus, Ari Ginsberg enthusiastically defends his preferred pronunciation of “GIF” — tune in to see where you stand on that debate!

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