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We Are Alternate Take. A Brand 1st, A Podcast Second. We Are Dedicated to Bringing You Unique Interviews with Legends In: - Comedy - Sports - Music - Film - MMA/Boxing - True Crime/Heroism - Entrepreneurship - Health/Nutrition/Science - Politics - Authorship - Leadership Host/Creator: Danny Rodriguez Produced by: Who Cares IG: @alternatetakepodcast FB: @alternatetakepodcast YT: @alternatetakepodcast Streaming on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Etc.
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The Finleys discuss two films that, to some degree, frame Monroe: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and The Misfits (1961).By Finleys on Films
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The Finleys go to the dogs... movie dogs, that is! They discuss Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) and Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009).By Finleys on Films
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Episode 172: Nickelodeon (1976) and Babylon (2022)
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The Finleys look at Hollywood films about Hollywood: Nickelodeon (1976) and Babylon (2022).By Finleys on Films
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The Finleys give their favorite movie fight scenes that don't include karate or guns.By Finleys on Films
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The Finleys discuss an original movie and its remake (sort of): 1951's The Thing from Another World and 1982's John Carpenter's The Thing.By Finleys on Films
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#97 - Fitness Coach/Nutritionist - Jordan Syatt
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*Recorded on September 20th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Fitness Coach/Nutritionist, Jordan Syatt, about Jordan’s upbringing in Massachusetts, how the passion of fitness entered his life, Jordan’s brother Lee Syatt who’s a stand-up comedian and former guest on Alternate Take, how Jordan got work/notoriety in the fitness/nutrition world, doing …
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#96 - Founder of Peak Physique/Life Performance Coach - Steve Eckert
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*Recorded on August 16th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with the Life Performance Coach, Steve Eckert, about his life’s purpose to help boys become men, his time served in the Marine Corps, why he chose to be an entrepreneur after his service, how fatherless homes are causing an epidemic of weak men, how having too good of a childhood is damaging in …
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#95 - Doctor of Holistic Medicine - Dr. Hadar Elbaz
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*Recorded on October 26th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with the Doctor of Holistic Medicine, Dr. Hadar Elbaz, about her medical background, her and our affiliation with The Wellness Company (the best damn wellness company on the planet), her criticisms of medical school, how she helps patients from dealing with the root cause first, how to question…
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Episode 169: 1984--The Year in Movies (w Guest Evan Faulkner)
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Evan Faulkner is back and he serves the boys up some retro video appetizers before joining them in a mega-episode about movies from 1984.By Finleys on Films
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The Finleys return from the movie theater with plenty to say about the new (2023) movie, Killers of the Flower Moon.By Finleys on Films
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#94 - Drummer of Rebelution - Wesley Finley
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*Recorded on September 27th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with the Drummer of Rebelution, Wesley Finley, about where he grew up in Prunedale (CA), how he met his future bandmates of Rebelution in Santa Barbara, why making it big in a small town brings the community together, when music came into his life, his earliest musical influences, his style o…
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The Finelys talk about one of, if not the, OGs of Hollywood OGs, James Cagney and two of his movies: The Public Enemy (1931) and The Roading Twenties (1939).By Finleys on Films
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#93 - Top Gun Pilot/Founder of No Fallen Heroes - Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley
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*Recorded on July 19th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot/CEO of Top Gun Options/Founder of No Fallen Heroes, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley, about his time as a Top Gun Fighter Pilot, his thoughts on the “Top Gun” Franchise, why he wanted to join the military, his upbringing in New Jersey/Philadelphia, his ‘service above self’ ma…
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#92 - Head Trainer/Gym Manager of Xtreme Couture MMA - Eric Nicksick
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*Recorded on September 29th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Head Trainer/Gym Manager of Xtreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas about their latest amazing win as a gym where Sean Strickland won the UFC Middleweight Championship Title over Israel Adesanya, the standards set at XCMMA and why they are successful as a gym, Eric’s prize fighter Francis Nganno…
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The Finleys poked at their depressions and revisit a recent viewing of The Lighthouse (2019).By Finleys on Films
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#91 - Comedy Photographer/Comedian - Troy Conrad
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*Recorded on July 18th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedy Photographer/Comedian, Troy Conrad, about comedy’s transition from Hollywood to Austin (TX), how Troy cracked the business and established himself as the main guy you want taking your photo if you’re a comedian, how he established the trust of comedians, how he got into photography in …
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Episode 165: (Jeff)Bridges over Troubled Waters! (w/ guest Evan Faulkner)
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The Finleys head over to film fanatic Evan Faulkner's place to talk about two Jeff Bridges movies: 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) and Fearless (1993).By Finleys on Films
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#90 - 9/11 Survivor - William Jimeno & Clinical Psychologist - Dr. Michael Moats
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*Recorded on August 3rd, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Co-Authors of ‘Sunrise Through the Darkness’, William Jimeno & Michael Moats. Will is a Retired Port Authority Police Department Officer and 9/11 Survivor famously portrayed by actor Michael Pena in the hit movie World Trade Center (2006). Michael is a clinical psychologist practicing out of…
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#89 - Entrepreneur/Author/Real Estate Expert - Jimmy Rex
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*Recorded on June 5th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Entrepreneur/Author/Real Estate Expert/Founder & CEO of ‘We Are The They’, Jimmy Rex, about how we became familiar with his works, where he was born and raised in Utah, his real estate expertise/tips to beginners, how he quickly became a real estate expert, his mentors/daily regimens for succe…
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*Recorded on May 9th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Author, Jared Klickstein, about how we heard of him from acclaimed Author Michael Shellenberger, his past as a homeless drug-addict, what his life was like living full-time on Skid Row (Los Angeles), how multiple stints of rehab/jail gave him the epiphany/moment of clarity to change for the bet…
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#87 - Founder/CEO of Raw Farm - Mark McAfee
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*Recorded on July 14th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with CEO & Founder of Raw Farm, Mark McAfee, about the origin and creation of Raw Farm, Mark’s medical background and how it relates to his dairy farm, what is raw milk and why it’s beneficial, the comparison between raw breast milk and raw milk, the bioavailability of raw milk, Mark’s ongoing bat…
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*Recorded on February 13th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Reggae Artist, Dylan Keawe, about how he we met him, how he got started in the music industry, his musical influences outside of reggae, what makes reggae much different than other genres, what separates Dylan’s music from other Reggae artists, what Alternate Take thinks of you if you don…
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#85 - Ret. SWAT Officer/Doctor - Dr. Mark Sherwood
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*Recorded on May 4th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Dr. Mark Sherwood about his jack of all trades background (Retired SWAT Officer, Retired Professional Baseball Player, Author, Filmmaker, Naturopathic Doctor), his mission to tell truths and deal hope, why telling truths in today’s society is more important than ever, how to set yourself free f…
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The Finleys talk about 4 1/2 of Paul Thomas Anderson's films.By Finleys on Films
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*Recorded on June 8th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedian - Steve Simeone, about how we found out about Steve, Joey Diaz, how Joe Rogan made learning cool, how he got started doing comedy, his childhood, the decision to do comedy full time and push all his chips to the middle of the table, how Damon Wayans convinced Steve to go all in, how P…
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#83 - 33rd Sheriff of LA County - Alex Villanueva
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*Recorded on June 7th, 2023* Danny talks with the 33rd Sheriff of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), Alex Villanueva, about his childhood, his military/law enforcement background, the changes he’s seen in LASD over the years, why he wanted to become the sheriff, the achievements he accomplished while sheriff, the homeless problem i…
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#82 - Nutritionist/Fitness Coach/Entrepreneur - Nate Schmit
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*Recorded on May 8th, 2023* Danny talks with Nutritionist/Fitness Coach/Entrepreneur, Nate Schmit, about his upbringing in Minnesota, how the absence of his father forced him to ego-check himself at a young age, his athletic history and how it led into getting trained to work with professionals, how his mom getting cancer affected his view on nutri…
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#81 - Cardiologist/Epidemiologist/Author - Dr. Peter McCullough
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*Recorded on March 29th, 2023* Danny talks with Dr. Peter McCullough about what he’s been up to since our last interview in December 2021, the media time he’s given since his Joe Rogan interview, how his stances have always been consistent and his credibility has only grown stronger over time, the inaccuracy of fact checkers and where they get thei…
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#80 - Leader of Kool & The Gang - Robert "Kool" Bell
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*Recorded on January 17th, 2023* Danny talks with Legendary Bass Player Robert “Kool” Bell about how he started his iconic band Kool & The Gang, the original members who still play in the band, the process of creating their unique music, Kool’s idols that encouraged him to get into music when he was kid, their biggest hits, his favorite memories wi…
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#79 - Colorado Buffaloes Football Coaches - Brett Bartolone & Mike Pollock
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*Recorded on February 19th, 2023* Danny talks with Colorado Buffaloes Football Coaches Brett Bartolone & Mike Pollock about their time at Jackson State, the ‘Prime’ Documentary they were featured on now streaming on Amazon Prime, Brett & JB's talent show history, the transition from Jackson to Boulder, the attention they're getting at Colorado, spr…
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Episode 163: What are Chick Flicks and Why is Rachel McAdams the Queen of Them? (w Cowboy Dave)
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The Finleys invite Cowboy Dave on to discuss three "chick flicks," some of them they love, some of them they hate, and some a combination of the two.By Finleys on Films
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The Finleys think about a few movies that would be nice to watch on St. Patrick's Day.By Finleys on Films
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The Finleys talk about movies they once loved, but no longer do.By Finleys on Films
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*Recorded on February 21st, 2023* Danny talks with Comedian Agostino Zoida about how long he’s done comedy, the first time he got on stage, the importance of studying all styles of live comedy, how easy it is to sound like another comic without trying, the first comics Danny & Agostino were both influenced by, going to deep into the comedy wormhole…
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#77 - Professional Drummer/Twitch Affiliate - Raanen Bozzio
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*Recorded on January 18th, 2023* Alternate Take’s 1st “On the Road Hotel Room Podcast Interview!” Danny talks with Raanen Bozzio - legendary drummer, twitch streamer, & current drummer for Chainflower, Mike Dawson & The Smoking’ Kills, & Scarlet Rose, about the mispronunciation of his last name, where his family comes from, his father Terry Bozzio …
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#76 - CEO of Fenix Consulting Group/Life Performance Coach - Sabastian Enges
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*Recorded on December 20th, 2022* Danny talks with Sabastian Enges, CEO of the Fenix Consulting Group, about how he got into business consulting/performance coaching, how he hires within his company to ensure the core values are being met and shared by every member of his team, how being clear about your values effects others, how to get started on…
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Episode 160: How the Hell Did That Win Best Picture???!!!
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Despite getting interrupted, the Finleys manage to get through an episode all worked up over the most upsetting Best Picture wins of all time.By Finleys on Films
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#75 - Professional Model/Police Officer - 'The Blueline Barbie'
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*Recorded on December 16th, 2022* Danny talks with “The Blueline Barbie”, Nicole , who’s a police officer and a professional model out of Tennessee, about her experiences as a law enforcement officer in Nashville, what training she goes through to ensure she does a successful and safe job, the nuances of being a law enforcement officer today and ho…
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#74 - Founder of Warrior M.B.S. - Jeremy Slayden
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*Recorded on January 26th, 2023* Danny talks with former professional baseball player and founder of Warrior M.B.S., Jeremy Slayden, about where he grew up, the transition from baseball to real life, how easy it is to get into a deep hole, what programs/groups/counselors/mentors/routines helped Jeremy get out of his hole, why being completely hones…
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The Finleys discuss their top ten classic (pre-1981) Hollywood villains.By Finleys on Films
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Episode 158: Joe Finley's Cheat Day (Dogtooth/Another Year)
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Joe nearly breaks up the team with one of his picks and wins Tom back with another. The Finleys talk about Dogtooth (2009) and Another Year (2010).By Finleys on Films
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Episode 157: Tom Finley's Cheat Day (Children Of Men/Once Upon A Time In Hollywood)
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In a rare cheat day episode, the Finleys take on two modern-day classics: Children of Men (2006) and Once upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).By Finleys on Films
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The Finleys disagree about a movie that is very long, Giant (1956).By Finleys on Films
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#73 - 'Invincible' Philadelphia Eagle - Vince Papale
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*Recorded on November 18th, 2022* Danny talks with Philadelphia Eagles Legend, Vince Papale, who was famously portrayed as himself in the hit movie ‘Invincible’ by Mark Wahlberg, about his childhood, the athletic abilities of his parents, how The Great Depression affected his family, a phone call with his son Vince Papale Jr who plays in the USFL, …
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Episode 155: Clark Gable, King of Hollywood
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The Finleys discuss two Clark Gable classics: San Francisco (1936) and Run Silent, Run Deep (1958).By Finleys on Films
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*Recorded on March 23rd, 2022* Danny talks with Comedian Ruben Paul about when they met at the Microsoft Theatre for his performance with George Lopez, his upbringing in Carson (CA), being authentic on stage, being raised as a first generation Haitian and how he uses his experiences in his stand-up, where Ruben started doing stand up, preparation m…
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The Finleys discuss two Audrey Hepburn movies: Roman Holiday (1953) and Wait until Dark (1967).By Finleys on Films
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#71 - Lead Singer of 'Dramarama' - John Easdale
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Danny talks with Lead Singer of ‘Dramarama’ - John Easdale, about where he grew up in New Jersey, his favorite bands growing up, how he met his bandmates, when Dramarama started getting their first gigs, the importance of album covers, the background of their first record “Cinema Verite”, the story behind their biggest hit “Anything, Anything”, how…
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This was a tough one! The Finleys discuss the 1976 movie, Ode to Billy Joe, based on the Bobbie Gentry song.By Finleys on Films
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Danny talks with Comedian Matt Fulchiron about where he grew up, where he got started in comedy, his transition from a 9-5 to a working comedian, having to follow up big comedians, how comedians have influenced musicians/artists, when Matt started featuring and headlining, how he got passed at The Comedy Store by Mitzi Shore, Matt’s recent work fea…
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