Daniel talks to Dr. David Finke, his wife's OB-GYN who delivered both of their children
Daniel talks to Blake Leeper, a Paralympic world record sprinter with no legs.
Daniel discusses his mental health with the voice behind your meditation practice, wellness expert Rosie Acosta.
Daniel talks to his French neighbor Pierre. For over 10 years, the two surfing buddies have communicated every day, no matter how hard Daniel tries to avoid it.
Daniel speaks to his pets with the help of today’s guest Nikki Vasconez, a former lawyer who is now the most in-demand animal communicator.
Daniel wraps up 2023 and celebrates the holidays in Lake Tahoe with Hallmark Christmas movie star Luke Macfarlane!
Daniel starts the year off right with a visit from the man who invented P90X, Tony Horton.
Daniel talks cooking and baking with accomplished French chef Rémi Lauvand.
Daniel talks to Carrie, his stylist and personal shopper, who has dressed him for over 15 years.
Daniel sits down with retired car broker to the stars, Marty Wiener.
Daniel hits the jackpot with today’s guest, Josh, his favorite high-limit pit boss from the once-beautiful Mirage Casino (future Seminole Hard Rock) in Las Vegas.
Daniel sits down for a fierce conversation and learns about all things gender expression and sex work with Drag Queen Rock M. Sakura.
Daniel talks about family, prize fighting, and selling indoor grills with George Foreman III.
Daniel talks to Fyre Festival organizer and convicted felon Billy McFarland.
Daniel learns more than he ever wanted to know about creating fictional languages for TV and film with professional conlanger David Peterson, who has worked on Dune, GOT, and House of the Dragon.
Daniel learns the nuts and bolts of plumbing with his producer’s plumber, Jimmy.
Daniel sits down with a professional noise maker, Emmy-winning Foley artist Tara Blume, to discuss all things sound in TV and movies.
Daniel sits down with Travis Nesbitt, founder of boy band cover group “The Boy Band Project,” to discuss everything from 90's pop to TRL, Broadway, and performing on cruise ships
Daniel reveals the Hollywood secret to his hairline as he undergoes PRP injections to fight the battle against baldness with Dr. Brian Dubow.
Daniel chats with retired golfing phenom Michelle Wie about 3 irons and golf carts, the lack of broadcast coverage in professional female sports, and also the importance of prenups.
Daniel talks construction, adoption, and divorce with Scott, the guy who spent months in Daniel’s driveway renovating a classic airstream trailer
Daniel invites organizing expert Janelle Cohen out of his closet to discuss everything from messy partners to cleaning people, file folding, and their shared love of tidiness
Daniel gets educated on artificial intelligence by UCLA computer science Professor Guy Van den Broeck.
Daniel talks theaters, tour buses, and type 2 diabetes with his longtime promoter, Live Nation's Andy Levitt.
Daniel learns what life is like as a serial reality show contestant with the always lovable Grocery Store Joe.
Daniel sits down with fellow Florida Man and NBA insider Chandler Parsons to discuss everything from hot wives to gambling and lawsuits.
Daniel welcomes fashion designer Colm Dillane, aka KidSuper, who went from making t-shirts in his dorm room to being Louis Vuitton’s first-ever guest designer.
Daniel learns about the decades of research and experience that led pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp to invent the SNOO smart bassinet.
Daniel puts on a brave face for his chat with rattlesnake wrangler Danielle Wall to learn about her work relocating venomous snakes.
Daniel sits down with longtime friend and home theater expert to the stars John Alfano.
Daniel speaks with humorist Ivan Ehlers about his transformation from construction worker to cartoonist featured in Mad Magazine, The New Yorker, and the Wall Street Journal
Daniel sits down with David Tamargo AKA Alligator Jesus, the jeweler and grill-maker to the stars, to talk art, diamonds, and all things Miami.
Daniel chews the fat with cowboy Chris Waldhaus, who grew up off the grid, had a stint in Hollywood, and now runs a sanctuary for wild horses in the desert.
Daniel gives a taste of what life on the road is like while he’s on tour.
Daniel sweet talks the former proprietor of his favorite cookie shop, LA’s dearly departed Milk Jar.
Daniel sings the praises of his children’s music teacher, Musiic, as she talks about dealing with celebrity parent clients, performing alongside Prince, and choosing sides between Kendrick and Drake.
Daniel explores the final frontier with retired NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, who did three spacewalks, spent more than six months on the International Space Station, and is all too familiar with space bathroom etiquette.
Daniel celebrates his father-in-law’s 71st birthday with a two-part interview about his retirement from banking, being a lifelong Florida man, and which grandkid is his favorite.
Daniel concludes his conversation with his father-in-law, discussing all things Florida Gators, his love of cinema, and being struck by lightning.
Daniel is joined in the studio by his five-year-old son for a wide ranging conversation about toys, cheese, and bedtime stories.
Daniel gives his hot take on the Franklin fire that devasted Malibu in recent days.
Daniel proves his neighbors are just as insane as yours.
Daniel returns from being off the grid with some fresh takes on stale news stories about everything from Trump getting shot and Biden dropping out to the Paris Olympics in Teahupo’o Tahiti.
Daniel literally bears it all as he walks us through the most personal surgery of his lifetime, a vasectomy.
From the mind of Daniel’s son, the complete catalog of his Tosh Show Bedtime Stories.
Daniel cooks the Miami-Dade police department, Tom Brady, and the oldest player in the league, Aaron Rodgers.
Daniel is all in this week with poker player Nikki Limo, who went from acting in Los Angeles to making a final table in her first World Series of Poker appearance in Las Vegas.
Daniel is grounded while talking with Los Angeles flight medic Phil, who has done everything from delivering babies to pronouncing deaths in his 20 years on the job.
Daniel straps in for a chat with Alex Honnold, star of the Academy Award-winning documentary Free Solo, about his sleep schedule as a new parent, van life, and whether or not he still eats with a spatula.
Daniel jets off with Jaclyn Sienna India, travel planner to billionaires, for a conversation about chartering yachts, helicopter airport transfers, and why high-end hotels are overrated these days.
Daniel sits down with Jesse to learn everything he never wanted to know about Burning Man from an engineer who has designed and built elaborate visual installations on the playa.
Daniel sits down with Tony Angelo, a former professional drift racer and TV personality, to learn everything he can about the sport, how to restore old hot rods, and whether or not Tony can help him out with a personal passion project.
Daniel sits down for a session with the psychologist and licensed sex therapist Dr. Kate Balestrieri that covers everything from treating couples and throuples to the orgasm gap and P. Diddy’s freak-offs.
Daniel sits down with scare attraction expert Chris Stafford, who has spent the better part of his career building the largest Halloween live event company in the world.
Daniel sits down with agent Chris Cortazzo who has sold over $10B worth of real estate in his twenty-five year career to discuss everything from low-ball offers and writing personal letters to parenthood and conspiracy theories.
Daniel talks with award-winning spicy romance novelist Dana Claire about everything from Twilight and teen angst to horny fans and the perfect Christmas tree height.
Daniel chats with Adam, a practicing veterinarian for more than twenty years, about everything from operating on mice and big cats to expressing anal glands and why dog owners are easier to work with.
Daniel vibes with Ti Chang, co-founder of pleasure jewelry line Crave, who started her career as an industrial designer for big corporations and pivoted to creating high-end vibrating necklaces and rings.
Daniel huddles up with former NFL player Derrell Smith to discuss his transition from the gridiron to award-winning chef, TV host, and food entrepreneur.
Daniel laces up for a conversation with ultrarunner John Kelly, one of only 20 people to finish the brutal 60-hour, 100+ mile Barkley Marathons race in the event's nearly 40-year history.
Daniel shares some vintage port with certified sommelier Sarah Foote as they discuss wine, working for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry, and indoor volleyball.
Daniel gets into the holiday spirit with TJ Jones, one of Southern California’s premier Santas, for a conversation about Santa school, real beards, and keeping the magic alive for as long as possible. Merry Christmas!
Daniel sits down with his wife’s BFF, neonatal nurse practitioner Jocelyn, to discuss working inside the NICU, her unusual upbringing, and how many dudes his missus slept with in college.
Daniel works on his messaging with former White House speechwriter Amber Macdonald as they discuss growing up in a cult, professional clowning, and presidential addresses.
Daniel straps on his pointe shoes for a conversation with ballet dancer Brianna Abruzzo about intense training, growing up in NYC, and broken toenails.
Daniel sits for dog trainer Kassidy to learn about positive reinforcement, overcrowded shelters, and how she rescued over 100 dogs.
Daniel audits John McLellan, a certified CPA with over twenty-five years of experience about everything from lowering tax bills, to surfing in Indonesia, and what it’s like to be a track dad.
Daniel finds time to sit down with watch dealer Eric Ku to learn how he day traded with his tuition money in college, became an expert on vintage watches, and spent $100,000 on a Casio G-Shock.
Daniel finally lands the guest that his fans have been clamoring for as he sits down with his wife, Carly, for an interview about dating at work, co-parenting, and what annoys them about each other.
Daniel reunites with his former television show’s long-time cinematographer, Andrew Huebscher, for a chat about growing up in Minnesota, USC film school, and how he would fix the podcast’s lighting setup.
Daniel buckles up for a conversation with Teamsters President Sean O’Brien about driving trucks, fighting with congress, and all things Boston.
Daniel duets with mezzo soprano Danielle Bond as she belts out stories about growing up in New Jersey, studying musical theater, and performing in German castles.
Daniel interviews Freddy, AKA the Malibu Deck Doctor, about Brazilian hardwood, his famous clients, and being a hockey dad.
Daniel sweet-talks Phil Covitz, a second-generation chocolatier and co-owner of andSons Chocolates, about taking over the family business with his brother, product packaging as an art form, and why chocolates differ from candy.
Daniel sits down with architect and home builder Sergio Ortiz to talk about growing up in Spain, building Daniel’s house twice, and surfing when he should be at work.
Daniel settles in with sleep expert Meredith Broderick for a conversation about attending The Ohio State University, sleep training babies, and if a passion for naps is healthy.
Daniel waxes nostalgic with car wash owner Buzz Cadenhead about growing up in Malibu, working at a recording studio, and building a boutique car wash empire.
Daniel volunteers to be amazed by magician Jeff Black's tales of high school magic club, cruises gone wrong, and performing for Quentin Tarantino.
Daniel puts in a request to hear all about the life of Palm Desert’s hottest DJ, Tina Turntables, with tales of playing silent raves, sneaking into Coachella, and overheating audio gear.
Daniel speedruns his way through an interview with video game actor Maggie Robertson about studying Shakespeare, working fan conventions, and why she isn’t a gamer.
Daniel paces himself for a long conversation with ultrarunner Paul Johnson about serving in the Navy, eating three bags of donuts for breakfast, and literally running across the country.
Daniel is joined on set by key grip Rick Uva for stories about their decade working together, filming the shootout scene for “Heat,” and surfing competitions in the 70’s.
Daniel fires up the crowd with Mike Choi for a conversation about growing up in Chicago, doing in-game entertainment for the Dodgers and Clippers, and winning big on The Price Is Right.
Daniel calls action with director Luc Walpoth for a chat about growing up in Switzerland, going to film school in Paris, and finding love on set.
Daniel throws back a few with mixologist Hannah Chamberlain during a conversation about inventing cocktails, filming content, and always following a local bartender’s recommendations.
Daniel feasts on a gabfest with food reviewer Stephanie Garofano about LA’s restaurant scene, launching the Dining Dolls, and making meringues.
Daniel is dumbfounded by his special friend Sam Jarvis as she describes how she spatially visualizes time, a condition known as time-space synesthesia.
Daniel makes first contact with Dr Shelley Wright to discuss her work teaching astrophysics, building telescopes, and searching for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Daniel celebrates his 50th with birthday wishes from friends and family.
Daniel is unexpectedly joined in the studio by his wife as he previews the upcoming NBA season.
Daniel revisits the wide ranging responses he has received to the first question he asks all his guests, “Do you believe in Ghosts?”
Daniel isn’t the only person who shits their pants on the reg, as we have learned from so many of his guests on the pod.
Daniel takes a break from his weekly interviews to give an update on the wildfires that devastated Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
Daniel suits up for his big Super Bowl episode to discuss Sunday’s matchup between the back-to-back defending NFL Champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Daniel nominates himself to fix the Academy Awards and gives a rundown of the 10 films that are up for best picture.
Daniel recaps his New York tour, traveling abroad with the in-laws, and why he doesn’t mix family vacations with Eddie.
Daniel breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly in this year’s conference semifinals matchups.
Daniel and Eddie recap ten shows, six cities, and one bus crash from their recent stint on the road.
Daniel talks shop with engineering entrepreneur RJ Scaringe about building a car company from the ground up, raising capital, and his overall critiques of Rivian’s first pickup truck.
Daniel tracks down the elusive Saxsquatch for a chat about EDM festivals, believing in yourself, and why he loves Kenny G.
Daniel wants all the smoke with chef Winnie Yee in an interview about blending Texas BBQ with her Chinese heritage, selling brisket in parking lots, and becoming the Smoke Queen.
Daniel lines up across from LA Legends two-way star Jazmin Gamble to talk about women’s tackle football, ACL tears, and personal training.
Daniel sits down with former Facebook Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos to discuss hacking, keeping your kids safe online, and west coast teams in the ACC.
Daniel braves an encounter with falconer Adam Baz for a conversation about trapping wild birds, controlling pests with raptors, and his urban farm in East LA.
Daniel waxes on with childhood surf buddy Darin Craig about their trips to Costa Rica, board shaping, and life on the Space Coast.
Daniel is joined at a table for two by Providence restaurant co-owner Donato Poto for a chat about culinary school in Europe, working on cruise ships, and running one of LA’s most prestigious fine-dining establishments.
Daniel breaks bread with Yeastie Boys Bagels founder Evan Fox for a conversation about the logistics of food trucks, his favorite schmear flavors, and baking 50,000 bagels a month.
Daniel welcomes Pierre back to the studio for updates on his love life, career, and cooking skills in the two years since his last appearance.
Daniel sits for a chat with Melissa Rubin, a volunteer puppy raiser for Guide Dogs of America.
Daniel serves up questions to one of his sports heroes, fellow UCF alum and Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Phil Dalhausser.
Daniel gets into the Christmas spirit with Susan Halme and Melissa Redell, the mother and daughter team behind The Solvang Bakery, whose immaculate custom gingerbread houses bring holiday cheer to families across the country.
Daniel learns what motivates special education teacher Ms Sunshine to embrace her disability and inspire students.
Daniel rallies the fans with dancer and choreographer Quinton Peron, one of the first male cheerleaders in NFL history.
Daniel prepares to hit the slopes with ski mountain groomer Bandit Ferrante, who spends winter nights operating a 28,000 pound snowcat on the slopes of Palisades Tahoe.
Daniel sets sail with Dr. David Marley, a former Jungle Cruise Skipper, Disney historian, and Cal State professor.
Daniel sits across from Sam Shankland, a Chess Grandmaster, US Chess Champion, and Chess Olympiad gold medalist.
Daniel holds court with Niv Davidovich, a Los Angeles attorney who has seen it all while helping landlords evict nightmare tenants.
Daniel’s cousin-in-law Amanda (aka Panda) opens up about her dating life and why she has allowed Daniel to publicly take charge of her search for love.
Daniel shoots the breeze with Charlie Dedlow, whose organic family farm has grown from a backyard operation in the 90’s into a favorite produce supplier of LA area stores and restaurants.
Daniel serves questions to Trey Waltke, a former professional tennis player whose career included wins over top ranked opponents John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors.
Daniel interviews part-time competitive jigsaw puzzler and full-time Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory engineer Simmie Berman.
Daniel welcomes his niece, who is affected by a rare neurological disorder, and Dr. Roy Sillitoe, a researcher who studies her condition.
Daniel showers expectant mom Bri with all his baby supplies.
Daniel clashes with Trey Roski, who partnered with his cousin Greg to grow the concept of robot wars into the BattleBots empire.
Daniel is visited in the studio by long-time friend, former ICU nurse, and neighbor Heather Alfano.
Daniel sits down with top prosthetic makeup designer Mike Marino, who has transformed actors for over 100 shows and movies including SNL, Coming 2 America, and The Penguin.
Daniel is joined by Guilford Adams aka Gilly the Clown, veteran of over 4,000 parties and co-director of the documentary American Clown.
Daniel is visited by Dr. Katie Nenneker, founder of a mobile veterinary service that has grown from equine medicine to treat a wide variety of animals across Southern California.
Daniel consults with relocation coach and expat Jana Sanchez, who started a company to guide Americans through the legal and logistical process of moving abroad after her own experience of leaving Texas for the Netherlands.
Daniel gets his affairs in order with Steve Pomerantz, founder of a water cremation company in Florida that offers a gentler, more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional flame cremation.
Daniel chops it up with Dr. Mario A. Rascon, who grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico, and now lives and works on the U.S. side of the border as the Chief Medical Examiner of El Paso County.
Daniel flies high with First Officer Joe, a pilot for one of the country's major airlines, for an honest look at what's actually happening at 35,000 feet. Joe pulls back the curtain on what pilots are actually doing up front during a flight, how commercial airplanes really work, what the life of an airline pilot looks like behind the scenes — the schedule, the pay, the lifestyle — Plus growing up in Boston, because someone had to ask. Next time you're white knuckling through turbulence, remember this episode exists.
Daniel breaks bread with Sebastien Pourrat, the chef and entrepreneur behind Casita Basqueria, whose sandwich drops, Basque Espelette Salt, and cheesecakes have quietly become some of the most sought-after food in Los Angeles. Sebastien opens up about growing up in Basque Country in the south of France, why Spanish culture actually shapes the way he cooks, and what it took to bring that food culture to LA and have it resonate the way it has. He also breaks down how the famous sandwich drops actually work — and why people line up for them the way they do. If you're in LA and you haven't heard of Casita Basqueria yet — you're about to fix that.
Daniel sits down with Joe Greblo, The Godfather of Free Flight, a hang gliding legend whose career dating back to the 1970s has made him one of the most respected figures in the sport. Oh, and he was also a stuntman with over 100 credits, including doubling for MacGyver. Joe shares wild stories from five decades in the air, breaks down how hang gliding actually works, talks through some genuinely terrifying near misses, and reveals how the sport has evolved since he started. He also recounts what happened when he tried to use the bathroom mid-flight. The man has cheated death more times than most people have taken a commercial flight. This one is worth strapping in for.
Daniel sits with Gardena Cinema's Judy Kim, who is fighting to keep the last family-run, single-screen movie theater in LA operating with the help of local volunteers. Celebrating its 80th year in existence and 50 years in the Kim family, Gardena Cinema has become a labor of love, pivoting from first run films to cult classics and event screenings in 2023 to stay relevant, and finding an unlikely ally in Academy Award winning director Sean Baker, a personal friend of Judy's who encouraged her to start a nonprofit "Friends of Gardena Cinema" to help keep the lights on. Judy opens up about what it actually takes to keep an independent theater alive, the volunteer community that shows up every week to make it happen, and the popcorn that Eater named Best Old-School Popcorn in LA. In a city that tears everything down, Gardena Cinema is still standing. For now.
Daniel gets a taste of the local honey with Jeremy Jensen of Bill's Bees, a beekeeper who tends hundreds of hives across Southern California and has turned his passion into a full lineup of honey varieties and beeswax products. Jeremy breaks down how beekeeping actually works, what makes different honeys taste completely different from each other, and the business of running hundreds of hives. He also reveals that he rarely wears a bee suit and has somehow never seen My Girl. If you've ever wondered what's actually in that honey bear on your shelf, this one delivers.
Daniel takes a crash course from Mr. White, the San Diego County Teacher of the Year whose middle school STEM class looks nothing like any classroom you've ever seen - where students design and build electric guitars and create custom skate decks instead of sitting through lectures. Mr. White opens up about how he got into teaching, why middle school boys are apparently crying constantly, and walks through the process of building a custom electric guitar. He also talks about his other life organizing acoustic punk shows - Acoustic Revolt
Daniel shares his private letter of concern to Aaron Rodgers.
Daniel weathers Hurricane Milton by checking in on his mom and, more importantly, the family pier on Merritt Island.