For our third episode, I sat down with Peter Shankman, who told us about how he went from a class troublemaker to working at AOL during the infancy of the internet to founding and selling Help a Reporter Out (HARO). Currently, Peter runs his Mastermind entrepreneurship group, is an angel investor, and nurses his triathlon addiction. Hear his story along with comedian Warren Holstein, who after 9 years of knowing me, still can't pronounce my name right.

Episode #3: Peter Shankman + Warren Holstein

For Episode #5, I sat down with Daily Worth founder Amanda Steinberg and comedian Ashley Austin Morris. We talked about the difference between making money and having money, how to budget on a freelance income, and the terrifying thought of denying my daughter her weekly Claire’s (a toy store for girls) fix. At press time, I just found out Claire's is going out of business. Problem solved.

Episode #5: Amanda Steinberg + Ashley Austin Morris

On episode #6 of the Dark Horse podcast I spoke to Brendan McDonald - the guy that launched Maron Maron’s super-successful WTF podcast. Brendan got his start in college radio, then moved on to NY public radio, where he botched the declaration of the Iraq War live in front of millions of listeners. But that didn’t stop him. Brendan now runs one of the most successful, profound, and interesting podcasts run out of the world’s most famous garage. Listen to the full episode to hear some of the things he’s learned about listening, engaging with an audience, and the art of the interview. Comedian Paul Mecurio is my guest co-host for this episode as he shares with us probably the best story I’ve ever heard - the time Paul McCartney agreed to be on his podcast and his hilarious scramble to try to make it happen.

Episode #6: Brendan McDonald + Paul Mecurio

On Episode 8 of the Dark Horse Podcast, I talked with Vasu Kulkarni, CEO and founder of Krossover, an online basketball analytics platform. Vasu has been deeply passionate about basketball since he was growing up in India, where he was listening to games on the radio at 6 in the morning before school. He knew he wanted to be involved in basketball somehow, and decided to start at the top, writing a letter to NBA commissioner David Stern asking for a job. When that didn’t pan out, he decided to start his own company, and 10 years later, found himself celebrating the Cav’s championship win in the locker room. Tune in to hear more about his journey, his potential stand up career, and our co-host Johnny Saliano’s amazing stories about Prince!

Episode #8: Vasu Kulkarni + Johnny Saliano

Dani Zoldan sits down with Alexandra Zatarain, the founder of smart-mattress start-up Sleep Eight. Comedian Steve Marshall joins them.

Episode #17: Alexandra Zatarain + Steve Marshall

Episode #18: Dave Kerpen + Jonathan Randall

Episode #20: Rachel Ten Brink + Iris Bahr

Episode #24: Vladimir Vukicevic

Episode #16: Esther Chen + Pete Stegemeyer

Episode #28: Lara Crystal + Jason Salmon

Episode #29: Dev Aujla + Phil Rizdon

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.

Episode #32: Gangstagrass + Chloe LaBranche

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 #33: Garren James + Erin Maguire

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!

Episode #35: Jason Feifer + Mike Lasher

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 #34: Steven Page + Greg Stone

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 #38: Engelbert Humperdinck + Marion Grodin

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!

Episode #40: Larkin Poe + Olga Namer + Chloe LaBranche

Dani's guest on Episode 41 of the Dark Horse Podcast is none other than film legend Dennis Quaid. Dani, comic Co-host Abby Feldman, and Dan Greenwald dive into Dennis' past and learn he started doing stand-up at 16, has been playing with his band The Sharks since 2000, and just released a debut studio album at 64. Plus, Dennis gives some insight into how he's begun preparing for a role as Ronald Reagan.

EP #41: Actor Dennis Quaid + Comic Abby Feldman

On Episode 44 of the Dark Horse Podcast, Dani sits down with TodayTix's VP of Marketing Sarah Bidnick, comic co-host Benjamin Freeberg, and Daniel Greenwald. Sarah explains what it took to build up trust between customers and a brand that seemed too good to be true. Plus, Benjamin shares how finding stand-up comedy helped him power through a tough bout with cancer.

Episode #44: Sarah Bidnick + Benjamin Freeberg

For Episode 43 of the podcast, host Dani Zoldan is joined by queen of comedy Jill Kimmel, Ari Ginsberg, and Daniel Greenwald to learn about Justin's long battle with addiction, his journey to sobriety, and how's he managed to find love and support in his relationship with his wife Sarah. Plus, somehow Jill forgot to mention that her brother is none other than Jimmy Kimmel! Tune in to see how that all plays out with this group of comedy fans.

EP #43: Blue October Frontman Justin Furstenfeld + Comic Jill Kimmel

On Episode 39 of the podcast, Dani chats with Ishveen Anand and stand-up comic Akaash Singh about religion, Indian family structures, and what was wrong with the sports marketing industry before Open Sponsorship was created. Ishveen shares her journey from sports agent to entrepreneur, eventually starting a digital marketplace that matches sponsors and athletes with similar values. Plus, avid podcaster Akaash gives Dani his impressions of the Dark Horse studio! Tune in for a great conversation covering sports, comedy, and market innovation.

Episode #39: Ishveen Anand + Akaash Singh

Episode #37: Ajay Yadav + Christina Cote

He sang "Eye of the Tiger" and now joins Dani and comic co-host Aaron Berg on The Dark Horse Podcast. Tune in to hear former Survivor frontman Dave Bickler shares stories of success, failure, and mayhem on the 80s rock scene.

EP #48: Survivor Frontman Dave Bickler + Comic Aaron Berg

For Episode 49 of the podcast, Dani is joined by architect-turned-entrepreneur Lori Cheek, founder of the dating app Cheek'd. Comic co-host Rosa Escandon shares her experience taking over friends' dating apps because they were swiping on the wrong people. Plus, Dani wonders if there will ever be an app that breaks it to really long-term users that "maybe it's them..." Tune in for a remarkable story of finding success after being rejected on ABC's Shark Tank.

Episode #49: Lori Cheek + Rosa Escandon

For our 50th episode, we welcomed an innovator, inventor, and all-around great dude. Howie Busch pitched his Dude Robe product on ABC's "Shark Tank" in 2017, making a ton of connections and picking up better business practices along the way. Host Dani Zoldan is joined by  co-host and comedienne Katie Haller, plus Dan Greenwald and Ari Ginsberg. The gang hears about Howie's past gigs as a contract lawyer and what strong support he's received from the Shark Tank alum network.

Episode #50: Howie Busch + Katie Haller

This week on the podcast, Dani welcomes former Spacehog frontman Royston Langdon and comedienne/model/aspiring ukulele expert Niamh Adkins to the Dark Horse studio. Royston shares which British glam rock icons inspired him the most, what it's been like to live in his adoptive home longer than he did in his hometown, and a few tracks off of his new album "Everything's Dandy". Plus, Niamh went to a Taylor Swift concert her first week living in the city, and Taylor sang "Welcome To New York" just for her (or so she thought).

EP #51: Spacehog Frontman Royston Langdon + Niamh Adkins

For Episode 52 of the podcast, Dani welcomes a pretty sweet guest. Solomon Choi, Founder/CEO of 16 Handles, shared highlights of his journey from college graduate with a knack for flipping failing restaurants to savvy entrepreneur hungry for a slice of a new dessert market. Plus, comic co-host Eitan Levine knows why Orthodox Jews love Friendly's ice cream so much.

Episode #52: Solomon Choi + Eitan Levine

For Episode 53 of the Dark Horse Podcast, Dani welcomes Super Cofee Co-Founder Jim DeCicco, comic co-host Cat Zini, and producer Dan Greenwald. Jim breaks down how he and his brothers took a personal solution for a sugar-free workout recovery drink and turned it into a lifestyle brand. He shares what it was like to pitch Kitu Super Coffee to Whole Foods in 2015 before they had standardized packaging for their products.

EP #53: Super Coffee Founder Jim DeCicco + Comic Cat Zini

Dr. George Sachs joined Dani for a terrific 54th episode of the Dark Horse Podcast. Dr. Sachs shares his insights gathered from a lifetime living with ADHD and a career in mental health. Co-hosting is comedian and trainer Jordan Rosengarten, who shares what it takes for him to work through his own ADHD symptoms to focus on achieving his personal goals.

EP #54: Psychiatrist George Sachs + Comic Jordan Rosengarten

EP #55: Counting Crows Frontman Adam Duritz + Comic Sherrod Small

Liza Colby dropped by the studio ahead of her sold out Bowery Electric show in NYC to chat about her new album, psychedelics and hew musical influences.

EP #56: Musician Liza Colby + Adam Christopher, Madison Dupart & Dan Greenwald

A special episode of The Dark Horse Podcast recording from Staples Studios in Boston! Dani sat down with Jason Frishman the Founder & CEO of Netcapital. Netcapital helps entrepreneurs raise money on their platform.

Episode #57: Jason Frishman

Dani Zoldan along with a rotating co-hosts interview 'dark horse' entrepreneurs.

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