Best Daniel Kassl Podcasts (2024)

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Girl Scout Cookies, March Madness, and Other Springtime Activities 43:21

2+ y ago43:21

43:21

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward! Returning guest host Ross fills in for Daniel as he, Allison, Brian, and Mike convene virtually for an in-depth analysis of the Girl Scout cookie flavors, a discussion of the ongoing MLB lockout, and a recommendation for thought-provoking movies to add to your watchlist. We plan to record more consistently in …

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Time Loops and Executive Orders 28:27

3y ago28:27

28:27

Brian, Allison, Mike, and Daniel convene virtually to discuss how to make the best of being stuck in a time loop and what each of their first actions would be as president of the United States. Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward! Oh, and Instagram: @bestfootfourward!

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Restaurants, Self-Checkout, and the Impact of AI 50:19

3+ y ago50:19

50:19

In the first in-person episode since May, Mike, Brian, Allison, and Daniel convene to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their beloved restaurants, what the proliferation of self-checkout says about how we as humans have evolved as social creatures, and how artificial intelligence might contribute to a future of automation. Follow us on…

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Anthropological Experiments, Sock Talk, and Our Greatest Accomplishments 59:13

3+ y ago59:13

59:13

In our second episode of Best Foot Fourward: Pandemic Edition, Mike, Brian, Allison, and Daniel reconvene for the first time since May to discuss their greatest accomplishments. Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!

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Quarantine, TV Tactics, and a Sad Goodbye 37:15

4y ago37:15

37:15

In the first episode of the third season of Best Foot Fourward, Mike, Allison, Brian, and Daniel briefly discuss quarantine, its implications on MLB, TV shows with cult followings, and the mechanics of adult scissors. Mike bids his temporary farewell to the show, and the hosts begin their search for a new fourth host. Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foo…

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Uncrustables on Trial, Memoir Titles, and Appreciating Brian 30:49

4+ y ago30:49

30:49

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Intelligence vs. Common Sense and Skills We Wish We Had 29:39

4+ y ago29:39

29:39

Allison, Mike, Brian, and Daniel discuss the classic debate over the value of intelligence vs. common sense and follow with a grocery list of skills they wish they had if they could start their lives over.

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Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Driving Therapy 33:33

4+ y ago33:33

33:33

In their return, Allison, Mike, Brian, and Daniel discuss what they're grateful for, how they view Black Friday as a uniquely American retail holiday, and how driving can relieve stress. Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!

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Area 51 Invasion Plan 40:14

5y ago40:14

40:14

If you can read this, you are part of the real plan to invade Area 51 on September 20, 2019. Whereas a huge crowd of people will be contained by the military, Brian, Mike, Allison, and Daniel have devised an infallible plan to ensure that the world finally sees what's been hidden in Area 51 for so long. Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!…

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Shopping Carts, Red Shirts, Forgetfulness, and Sleep 44:21

5y ago44:21

44:21

Allison, Mike, Brian, and Daniel revive the old segment in which they describe what really grinds their gears--minor things that annoy them on a daily basis. Later, they discuss the necessity of sleep, how we do it, and what it means for mankind.

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The City of Chicago and the Annexation of Canada 37:40

5y ago37:40

37:40

The Original Four return for the fourth episode of the second season to brag about the numerous sponsorship offers they've received. They engage in a passionate discussion about why Chicago is the best city in the world. Daniel characteristically drags the show off topic by explaining the plot of the movie Braven (you can skip that part if you so c…

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Happiness and Morality 51:13

5y ago51:13

51:13

This is a wild episode. We discuss happiness, morality, and objective truth in the most nonlinear way possible. Daniel demonstrates his lack of knowledge of The Lion King, Mike reminisces on his days reading Chicken Soup for the Soul, and we all consider the merits of strangling Baby Thanos. Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!…

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Looking Fourward into the Future 35:53

5y ago35:53

35:53

In this episode, Wills joins us once again as co-host in Allison's place to discuss Brian's moon base and Mike's encounter with aliens. We talk about the future of retail and online shopping, and conclude with a moral discussion of gene editing and what it means for the future of humanity. Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!…

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We're Back!: Brian on Twitter, Netflix Exclusives, and Zombies 33:38

5y ago33:38

33:38

From the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful to welcome you back to Best Foot Fourward for our second season! In our return, we discuss our presence on Twitter and how it's been affected by the release of Avengers: Endgame (don't worry: no spoilers!), the quality and quantity of Netflix-exclusive series and films, and our preparation for the i…

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We're Back! Kinda! 31:32

6y ago31:32

31:32

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!Thanks for bearing with us as each of the four co-hosts have settled into their dorms in Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Join us for an episode that's been sitting on Daniel's computer for weeks and weeks in which he, Mike, Allison, and Brian discuss big, gross, sweaty crowds; water and its preva…

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Double Digits for Brian's Return 32:43

6y ago32:43

32:43

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!Brian has returned from his trip to Spain! He recounts his trip to Spain and the surrounding European countries and creates a controversy over the best dip for his chips. Daniel laments his stature's negative effect on his sleep.

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Construction Season 36:07

6y ago36:07

36:07

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!Join Mike, Allison, and Daniel in discussing their weekend plans, including the 2018 Blackhawks Convention and a Kenny Chesney concert. The three discuss what really grinds their gears including, but not limited to, hand lotion, construction, people who don't wash their hans, Instagram questions, and more.…

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Sand Volleyball and the Chicago Cubs 35:45

6y ago35:45

35:45

Mike, Allison, and Daniel discuss their very eventful Thursdays as they record on this Thursday evening. The Cubs, the Bears, and a nice bike ride kept them busy until they made it back to record the show. They lament the temporary absence of their loyal, enthusiastic co-host, Brian, who will be re-joining the show sometime next week.…

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What Grinds Our Gears and Scary Movies 36:49

6y ago36:49

36:49

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!Allison, Mike, and Daniel lament Brian's absence before introducing our new segment, "What Grinds Our Gears", in which we complain about our very specific things that irk us. We talk about scary movies and their thrill value and our irrational fears.

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Allison's Return 35:49

6y ago35:49

35:49

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!Allison re-joins her fellow co-hosts, Mike and Daniel, to discuss her trip to Missouri with Jesus, mid-day naps, Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter and former Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, and Allison's and Mike's exchanges with our friends at the United States Naval Academy and the United States Military Aca…

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Back to the F(ourward)uture! 32:07

6y ago32:07

32:07

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!Mike and Daniel invite their good friends Maddie and Wills to the show. With four hosts for the first time since Allison's and Brian's departures, the hosts discuss regional grocery store chains (and how strange it is that Jewel is nowhere else!), the famous chicken-or-egg question and the theoretical evolution…

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles 33:03

6y ago33:03

33:03

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!Ross joins Mike and Daniel for his second appearance as a co-host on the show to discuss what Brian and Allison are up to in Spain and Missouri, the technological miracle called airplanes and how amazing they are, Spanglish, our impending college journeys, and more!…

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(Threeward) with Ross 34:29

6y ago34:29

34:29

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!In the third installment of Best Foot Fourward, Mike and Daniel invite Ross onto the show as our third host to discuss the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, breakfast food, Mike and Daniel's trademarked joint business venture, and books. Daniel calls Wills to get his opinion on Stephen King's verbose litera…

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SUV's, Umpiring, and Sweatshop Labor 36:44

6y ago36:44

36:44

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!Our second episode features lighthearted banter over whether SUV's are trucks, a look inside Brian's employment at an American version of a sweatshop, and a recollection from Mike about his first time ever having to eject a coach as an umpire.

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The First Episode 34:14

6y ago34:14

34:14

Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!Our very first try at being entertaining yielded a pretty decent result. Mike, Daniel, Brian, and Allison discuss Brian's sleeping habits, Croatia's trip to the World Cup finals, Bryce Harper's role in Major League baseball, Daniel's pending trip to Terre Haute, Indiana, and how people get motivated.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Daniel Kassl Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Best Foot Fourward

Daniel Kassl

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Girl Scout Cookies, March Madness, and Other Springtime Activities 43:21

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Time Loops and Executive Orders 28:27

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Restaurants, Self-Checkout, and the Impact of AI 50:19

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Anthropological Experiments, Sock Talk, and Our Greatest Accomplishments 59:13

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Quarantine, TV Tactics, and a Sad Goodbye 37:15

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Uncrustables on Trial, Memoir Titles, and Appreciating Brian 30:49

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Intelligence vs. Common Sense and Skills We Wish We Had 29:39

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Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Driving Therapy 33:33

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Area 51 Invasion Plan 40:14

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Shopping Carts, Red Shirts, Forgetfulness, and Sleep 44:21

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The City of Chicago and the Annexation of Canada 37:40

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Happiness and Morality 51:13

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Looking Fourward into the Future 35:53

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We're Back!: Brian on Twitter, Netflix Exclusives, and Zombies 33:38

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We're Back! Kinda! 31:32

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Double Digits for Brian's Return 32:43

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Construction Season 36:07

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Sand Volleyball and the Chicago Cubs 35:45

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What Grinds Our Gears and Scary Movies 36:49

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Allison's Return 35:49

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Back to the F(ourward)uture! 32:07

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles 33:03

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(Threeward) with Ross 34:29

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SUV's, Umpiring, and Sweatshop Labor 36:44

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The First Episode 34:14

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