Dan Saves the World

We are back and better than ever here on the Dan Saves the World show. Our hero comes bursting through the door, ready to talk about things that matter: COVID! Racism! Murder Hornets! We've got it all as we break down the early draft analysis for the stories that will come together this year and really make 2020 a Worst Year Ever candidate. We also bring back an old favorite segment, Question Time, where we magnanimously assist those poor denizens in need, seeking the aid of the Yahoo Answers audience.

Well kids, all good things must come to an end. And so it was that the union of Marvel and Sony came to a crashing halt on Wednesday, as news leaked out of both franchise headquarters that they would be unable (or unwilling) to continue the mega-deal that brought Spider-Man into the MCU. Join our hero as he digs into the story. There's a lot of meat on this bone. How did everything start? What happened? Where do we go from here? CAN WE BRING BACK PAUL GIAMATTI AS RHINO?! Answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Dan Saves the World!

Have you ever sat and wondered, "If Dan Himself is such a great hero, why doesn't he turn his incredible powers of podcasting to a truly great cause-- fixing the WWE?" Well if so, you are not alone! Join us as trusty sidekick Miggy V comes back on the show to dive into what exactly is going on with the WWE. Is there actually a ratings problem? Will this affect business? What are some possible solutions? All topics to be discussed on this episode of Dan Saves the World!

Someone lit the Dan-signal, so ne'er-do-wells and shoddy takesmiths from around the wide world of sports are all looking over their shoulders tonight. Why, you ask? Because none other than our hero, Dan Himself, has taken it upon himself to fatally vanquish one terrible sports take with this episode. Unlike that coward Batman, when Dan Himself sets his eyes on a foe, that foe goes away for good. And that foe this week is any idiot thinking that tanking an NBA season is a good idea. Backed up with naught but a utility belt and cold hard facts, The Content King puts everyone on notice that there's a new sheriff in Take Town, and that sheriff is putting down anyone still espousing that tanking is a good idea in basketball.

Our favorite erratic hero himself returns to the 'cast this week to answer the age old question that nobody is asking: Does the Rock suck? The answer may surprise you! We even break down some numbers and interesting pieces of information to help prove our point! Excitement abounds! What will all of you heroes out there do with this information? Use it for good? For evil? For drunken conversation? Only time will tell!

Recently released on Netflix was a documentary called Behind the Curve, a surface-level study on Flat Earth believers. After watching it, well, let's just say that I had some thoughts. Should we be more accepting of people who espouse to this theory? How does Flat Earth Theory interact with other popular conspiracy theories out there? What is the solution to the problem of getting people to understand the basic tenets of science? Being the intellectual masochist I am, I then convinced a couple friends to also watch the documentary so we could record a conversation about it. If you're up for having your brain poked with the ol' podcast stick, definitely give this a listen!

Long have we awaited the return of the Vegas Insider, and lo, rejoice for he has arrived! We take a great, blind dive into the current going-ons of Las Vegas as seen thru the eyes of one of it's most nefarious sources. This episode we talk about new stadiums being built, the renovation of Freemont St. and we also get a nice little slice of history about the history of Bally's Casino! Download and listen so that you, too, will be a little bit more knowledgeable about Sin City. Plus, we reveal one of the darkest secrets in Hollywood history that you won't want to miss!

Welcome back everyone to another brand new podcast episode, running solely by Dan Himself! Have you ever been watching a Super Bowl game sober? Was it this year? And was it the most boring Super Bowl you can remember? With commercials that suck and a half time show that everyone was intent on disparaging for no real reason? Me too! Join me for some cathartic venting into the corners of the internet! Also I'll dig into my thoughts on Bill Maher using the crutch of a dead pioneer to try to drum up his Q Rating.

In what critics* hail as, "The Breaking Bad of the modern podcast generation" our host comes back from his sojourn to continue on with season 3! What could possibly be more important to making people sound intelligent than having a conversation about the NFL malfeasance surrounding it's concussion history and protocol? Well I'll tell you-- having a conversation about political discourse in 2018! And buddy, we've got 'em both for ya. So give it a listen and have some faith that we won't bludgeon you with our political ideologies. You just might come away entertained and with a new perspective on a couple things that are actually timely! *My aunt

Fresh from his long, taxing shift at the local ale house and brewery, where he makes only the freshest of brews imaginable, Miggy himself returns to the show! Nobody knows what to expect when he shows up, but if you were thinking "I sure would like to expect a conversation about the worst places for a first date as well as other witty repartee," well my friend, you will be one happy listener. Remember to gives us the feedbacks at http://www.facebook.com/DanSavesTheWorld

(Well would you look at that, we managed to sneak out a second episode in a short amount of time. I can't even believe it!) This episode starts what we're hoping is a new trend where we take some time each week during the football season to talk a little bit about NFL action. And not just any NFL action, but the kind you can hopefully make money on. Friend of the show Nate (IG: bigsportspicks) jumps on the line to run down this week of NFL action and tell you what games are interesting, which ones to bet on and which ones you should go ahead and pass on. If you're a fan of sports betting or just a fan of football, we're hoping this episode will tickle your fancy. Brought to you by: NOBODY! Because we're not corporate whores. (That's not to knock corporate whores-- we'll happily sell out if you want to sponsor us! Hit us up on Facebook.com/DanSavestheWorld)

Obviously with fall around us and a nice chill in the air, only one tradition is on the minds of young men and women around North America-- sports betting! And what better way to usher in the season than with everyone's favorite wingman, Markus Ontario Vaughn!! That's right, folks. Vaughn has returned and brought with him some great information. In this episode we not only spend a little time catching up (because who doesn't like mundane details of listless 30-somethings?) but we also catch up on everything that has changed with the legalization of sports betting in the U.S.  Finally we dabble in some brief prognostication about what you can expect this year from the NFL. If you want some good thoughts and input on what to expect this season, make sure you stay until the very end!

Alright folks, I think it's time that I asked you a question: Do you like beer? Even a bit? Great, then this podcast is for you. Noted beer expert and connoisseur Miggy V jumps into the show today for a good chat about beer. We talk about types of beer, why people enjoy beer, and even if beer will make you live longer. Plus-- popular segment Question Time makes it's triumphant return to the show! Presenting sponsor: NOBODY because we're not corporate shills. For more information and to stay up to date on the show, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/DanSavesTheWorld. 

Well now we've gone and done it. We went and dusted the, uh, dust off of an old episode and decided to publish it. But there's a story to it! Back in February 2018, Markus Vaughn came on the show to help us preview the 2018 Winter Olympics. However, due to technical difficulties (getting out of bed is difficult, FYI) the episode wasn't cleaned up and ready to publish until the Olympics were almost over. Originally we had decided to scrap it. However, after reconsideration, we decided to publish it and let you, the amazing fans, enjoy a bit of winter Olympic nostalgia. If it's a bit too past it's prime for you, that's just fine. We've got newer episodes along the way. But it just didn't feel right letting this one rot away without ever having seen the light of day. We hope you enjoy!

OMG! Can you believe it? I bet you never thought you'd see another episode again, yet here we are. Gearing up and getting ready to roll out another season of the DSTW podcast!  This isn't quite a full episode, but we here at the show felt it necessary to let you, the wonderful audience, know that Dan Himself is alive and well.  So tell your friends, your enemies, even the mailman, Karl Malone. Or your regular mailman. SOULJA BOY TELL 'EM ALL! Dan Saves the World is back and better than ever. Gird your loins, folks-- it's about to get podcasty.

WELCOME BACK to another fantastic episode of Dan Saves the World.  Let me ask you something: Do you like sports betting? What about the Superbowl? What if we combined those two things and then recorded a huge podcast about it? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this is the episode for you. Markus once again calls into the show and we are off to the races. Take a listen to all the angles we're looking at when we make our world famous prop bets. Plus, as a special bonus for people who don't like that-- I have a pretty great book recommendation hidden somewhere in the episode. Hooray books!

Emergency podcast alert! (People still do that, right? Just pretend you're treating this with urgency.) Hot off the presses today is the breaking news that none other than Vincent K. McMahon, of WWE fame, is announcing a resuscitation of his formerly defunct football league, the XFL. The XFL, for those that don't know, is the stuff of legends. Was it a failure? Yup. Did it fail while running thru walls? Absolutely. Do we want more? Oh, you know it. Download the episode now for a take on a sports story you're not likely to hear about on your local drive time radio show. 

Hooray! It's almost Christmas time! And what better way to procrastinate wrapping presents and getting ready for some quality family time than taking an hour out of your day for some laughs about the Christmas season? Markus joins the show again to help us set up a wonderful Christmas episode. Topics range from Christmas parties at work to shopping and everything in between! Be safe this Christmas season. Enjoy whatever holidays you may choose to celebrate. I hope you get to spend time with loved ones, and thank you for helping make this year the best year in my podcasting ventures yet!

God dammit, Louie...

In their bravest journey yet, our heroes venture off beyond American borders to bring you audio delights from the foreign hordes of southern Ontario. In Canada. A nation long known for it's bloodthirsty savages and barter system economy. Topics include such magical feats of intellect as flipping houses, bad concerts, Battleship (the movie!), and when to destroy autistic kids at air hockey in an arcade. Basically everything you may need to know to survive in the cold, dark tundra known as Canada. Plus the good Dr. Lou Holtz managed to stop by with another College Football Minute! Sponsors today do not include Zip Recruiter! Stop being lazy and go read some damn resumes yourself.

I don't know how he does it, but Markus Vaughn once again hijacks the podcast! What nefarious reasons does he have for doing so? The worst reasons of all-- sports talk! In this episode we cover everything from a breakdown of our favorite sports owners, we touch on the baseball postseason, and ultimately wind up with a healthy conversation about the upcoming UFC fight between Michael Bisping and Georges St. Pierre.  If you like sports and dumb jokes, we have your hookup.

Tune in as we save the world from queef jokes! Eh, not really. I don't really know how to address a serious topic like the terror attack in Las Vegas yesterday. Do you use humor? Do you simply discuss how you feel? Do we use facts and figures to bludgeon others into agreeing with your every thought about the situation? I'm not really sure. All I do know is I felt like crap before I recorded, and I felt a little less crappy afterwards. Hopefully you can say the same after a listen.

You asked for it and we delivered. A groundbreaking episode-- straight from Chicago-- where we bring on special outside correspondent Paul to help get to the bottom of the issues: Is Blue Apron a racket? Are nut shots making a comeback? Could Ancestry DNA really be a load of BS? And what's the deal with football?! The only way to find out is to download and listen! Also, any feedback you'd like to give is greatly appreciated. facebook.com/dansavestheworld is the spot.

As summer winds down, obnoxious youth everywhere head off for another year of overly priced college education. "But how will they know how to properly prep for their sojourn," we hear you asking. Well ask no more, because longtime friend of the show-- Markus Vaughn-- throws on his Mountie boots and jumps back in the saddle for this Back to School blowout! Make sure you give us a listen, and learn all about what the REAL essentials are for your dorm room: shower carriers, fans named Windy, and sweet posters guaranteed to not scare women so much that they hate you and decide not to sleep with you on first sight! Hooray! All that, plus Question Time, on this brand new episode of the Dan Saves the World show!

So we sometimes have technical difficulties on the show. And oftentimes we just publish it anyways. Yet when we don't ignore our shortcomings and decide to aspire to mediocrity, we pull stuff together rather quickly. This week our host simply decides to jam out to some music and really bounce around the depths of his music library. Check it out as the podcast mostly covers music such as dumb 90's swing fusion, Cobra Starship and fake MTV boy bands!  Plus-- never download music to impress women, as my Ani DiFranco collection will attest.

We're working diligently on this new show for you! From the most humble beginnings as a privateer, thru glory found in brazen battles on the seas of the northern Atlantic, this is the story of how one man overcame his lowly birth to fulfill his destiny and become the embodiment of a legend. A delicious, delicious legend. This is a preview of the eventual biographical look at Cap'n Crunch.

Brand new episode of Dan Saves the World! This episode we've got friend of the show Ryan to stop by and really dig deep on some best practices for online dating. Don't worry-- despite his stoic demeanor and virtuous intent to bring you fantastic information, our indelible host Dan Himself never lets that stop him from jumping at every low hanging joke that might be available.   Make sure you follow us on Facebook for regular updates! http://www.facebook.com/DanSavestheWorld  Hooray!

Well folks, what can we say? It's been another great trip to the desert for the show, and we couldn't have done it without a blind belief that everyone cares what we have to say while we're bored and drunk. You did this to yourselves! The Vegas wrap-up starts off with some talk about the Canadian version of Funniest Home Videos, and then we definitely touch on some dos and don'ts for how to enjoy your time in Las Vegas. Finally, we wrap up with a city official from the city of Boulder, CO coming on to defend the integrity of his beautiful burg, which none other than Dan Himself has shamelessly besmirched for what seems like way too many episodes to justify keeping that joke going. For more info on the show, follow along on http://www.facebook.com/DanSavesTheWorld 

This brand new episode comes straight from the mouths of babes-- two hunky babes known as Dan Himself and Markus Vaughn! We're back in Las Vegas for the first of a two-episode special. The crew comes together and discusses such amazing things as Captain Planet, Beauty and the Beast, sponsorships, and more! As a special bonus for longtime fans of the show, we've also managed to gently interweave a textbook example of how to promise your listening audience shows that you are not actually able to deliver on! "Can Dan Saves the World BE any more riveting?" -My Mom (just kidding, she doesn't listen to this show.) As always, follow us on http://www.facebook.com/DanSavesTheWorld for up to date info on episodes, funny memes we see and the hottest takes regarding local city ordinances! Don't forget an oven mitt!  

We are back and better than ever! Well, better than like 75% of the time. Ok, back and better than a few times but probably not quite as good as some other times. Are you happy? ANYWAYS! We have returned from hiatus with another fantastic episode of Dan Saves the World. This one was meant to be a quick hitter but lasted a bit longer than expected. Dan Himself is riding solo today, but we still cover things like how it's scientific fact that the internet was cooler before it sold out, why Donnie and Marie Osmond suck, a brand new way to describe the most badass generation ever, and more! Plus, as a special add-on, we'll dig into why I think the phrase "...and that's why I'm single!" is a timeless piece of English vernacular that absolutely cannot be lost to the sands of time. For more info and content check us out on http://www.facebook.com/dansavestheworld and make sure to tell your friends to give us a listen on iTunes or Stitcher!

Do you ever find yourself listening to that one Chainsmokers song about the girl that steals a mattress, and then do you think to yourself: "Self, I'm not so sure that girl is all she's cracked up to be." ME TOO! So take a juicy listen to the smooth and dulcet sounds of me breaking down exactly why I think the girl in that song sucks. Then stick around for another round of Question Time! Special thanks to Markus Vaughn for co-hosting, a whole litany of dumb podcast sponsors for not paying me to read your stupid stuff online, and to Budweiser for hopefully not suing me for paying homage to one of your commercials by, uh, playing the commercial.  Questions? Comments? Limericks? Anecdotes? Head on over to http://www.facebook.com/DanSavestheWorld to leave a note! Don't forget to leave a review and tell your friends!  

We're back for another fantastic episode of Dan Saves the World! We're joined this week by Bat-Huss to talk about none other than our favorite event of the year-- Nerd Christmas, aka Motor City Comic Con! What's so great about these comic conventions? I mean, they're sprouting up everywhere, so surely there has to be an allure. A draw. A certain, as the French say, I don't know what. We dig into all that goodness and then immediately start talking about other stuff that entertains us more. But first, I take a few minutes to get something off my chest about Memorial Day. I'm not saying everyone has to be the same in how they respect vets. But is it possible that people have been missing the point for some time now? Listen in and discuss! Follow us on Facebook.com/DanSavestheWorld! Send us questions! Give us awesome ratings on iTunes!  

Introducing today, for the very first time, the VaughnCast! We've become such good friends with our longtime buddy Markus Ontario Vaughn that we decided to go ahead and give him his own podcast on the DSTW Podcast Network! Just when you thought you couldn't possibly take another bite of his delicious commentary, he just had to go and serve up a heaping helping of goodness from the Great North! (aka Canada) The people have spoken and we here at the Network have heard your cries! Download this episode if you want a smattering of conversation about how to pick a winning horse at the races, or if you want to really listen to karaoke heroes delve into what's plaguing the karaoke scene these days. This weeks sponsor is definitely not Blue Apron after this episode. Check out more content and always get notified when new episodes hit by following us on Facebook.com/DanSavestheWorld!

This week we bring back friend of the show Markus Vaughn for a fresh take on a common debate: Lebron v Jordan! What gives? Why do people keep wanting to compare these two? Is it even fair to compare two great NBA players? We dive in and try to parse a little bit of knowledge about the whole thing, eventually coming to the conclusion that it's a simple platform for projecting complaints about society. Fun stuff! Along the way we obviously fall into silly chats about the Writer's Strike being averted, drafting bad players, and our favorite segment of all: Question Time! Follow along on facebook.com/DanSavesTheWorld and remember we love any feedback we can get!

This is it folks. The moment you've all been waiting for. Decades have passed now where you've wondered, "Why do people even like country music?" And today that question is answered. Your podcast hero, Dan Himself, steps up to the plate and takes care of business YET AGAIN! Learn all about why we think people enjoy country music, as well as why country is more than just about "Oh my dog died" sadness. There are layers to these things! Ogres have layers, country music has layers. Check it out and make sure you leave us some feedback on Facebook! Facebook.com/DanSavesTheWorld

This week we're back with Markus Vaughn himself, straight back to our podcast fresh off his heroic and all-too-realistic globetrotting adventures. Luckily he sticks around to regale us with tales of his adventures, and ultimately to help us test out our new roving studio on the mean streets of Ann Arbor, MI! This episode includes Catchin' Up, What Would You Reboot, and the always popular Question Time! Follow the show at facebook.com/dansavestheworld or follow me on Twitter @dansbrain! Any submissions you make on either venue will, I promise, be mentioned on the show!

It's time to dispense with the idiotic crap that half-educated people tend to spout about subprime mortgages. Poor people didn't break the economy, but the loans they take out get blamed for it. What's the deal with that? Also, why do these tools to help poor people own a house end up being so maligned? We dig into it a bit. We also pull everything together to talk about how this is related to the Great Recession, or as I like to call it, the Shitfest Economic Clusterf*ck 2008! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/dansavestheworld or hit me up on Twitter: @dansbrain. Please take a moment to rate the show on iTunes as well!

We come back from hiatus with not just a new podcast, but introducing an entirely new podcast network. You see, demand could not be met for our tens upon tens of fans, so we had to grow. This is the first episode of our offshoot series, Dansplaining. We take a semi-deep dive into the world of Christina Aguilera circa 2002. Namely, we take a while to discuss the genesis of the song Dirrty, including a ramp up to it and some theories about why it exists. Then we spend a few minutes discussing some thoughts about it, and ultimately wrap up with a few profound conclusions about Redman as well. You won't want to miss it!

Ok. It's been a minute since you've heard from our hero, but he's back in the cape and spandex and pickled liver and ready to bring you your daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly allotment of greatness! Tune in as Dan Himself knocks the dust off the podcast here for the first 20 minutes, getting everyone caught up on all the happy news in the world. After that, an in-depth conversation with friend of the show Markus Vaughn and a preview of a certain trip a certain podcast team is gonna have to a certain city at a certain time. Tune in to find out!

In this episode, our hero goes on a journey to interview one of the stars of the critically-acclaimed smash hit Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! BatHuss-- new friend of the show-- stops by to dish on all the behind-the-scenes rumors you wish you knew! PLUS, a nerdly discussion of the Zach Snyder filmography and, dare we say, a Snyder-verse?! Could Batman defeat Leonidas? Are the Guardians of Ga'hoole the REAL Guardians of the Galaxy? Is Superman an asshole? These questions answered, AND MORE! In this episode of Dan Saves the World! (12:00 discussion of the Snyder filmography; 35:00 a discussion of Batman v Superman; and at 57:00 we dish on the juicy BTS gossip!)

This is just a summary of where we've been and where we'll be going to over the next year. You know, just checking in so everyone doesn't think I'm dead. I'm not. Very not dead...