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Alex Baker and Dan Lekah have a lot to say. Each episode is full of discussion, disagreement, drafts, and of course, Dan.

Alex Baker


    • Mar 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 140 EPISODES


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    Episode 145: Guys Naming Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 48:38


    Dan, Al, Dillon and Jay chit chat about the NCAA tournament and what they think might happen during it. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 144: 2wenty 2wenty 5ive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 88:43


    Dan, Al, Joe, Madi and Sean take aim at the new year and predict everything that will happen in it. Spoiler alert for the year ahead, so if you don't want to know what is going to happen tune in next week instead. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 143: Top Ten Thanksgiving "Don'ts" and Other Helpful Holiday Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 80:40


    Dan and Al are joined by Producer Madi and Sean Tuff on the latest episode of The Lightning Round Podcast. The four people speak words into three microphones. They share stories, laughs and brotherhood at the kitchen table in the latest episode of The Lighting Round Podcast. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 142: A Podcast Just For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 106:42


    The squad do a pod. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 141: Idontknow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 110:50


    Inside a bustling Tacos El Kevin, Dan and Al search for a new Joe on the latest episode of the Lightning Round Podcast, presented by Phillips 66 and Tacos El Kevin. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 140: Calling All Producers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 87:26


    Dan and Al begin their hunt for a new producer after the tragic removal of Joe Sheehan (lost episode). The duo will host open tryouts at Tacos El Kevin food truck on the corner of Lyndale and 36th st. on Thursday August 15th. Hannah S. also appears on this episode.  Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 139: Dan, Thanks for Cat Sitting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 85:46


    Al, Joe and Dan sit on the porch and talk about the summer. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 138: Where In The World Is Daniel Lekah?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 19:34


    Matt, Joe, Sean, Maddie and Al created a podcast. They hope you enjoy it. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 137: Dispatch For Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 31:10


    Al, Maddie, Sean, Matt and EVEN Joe circle around the table to discuss #MovingDay and much, much more. INCLUDING why Joe said "goodbye" to Spotify and "what is up?" to Apple Music. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 136: Mad About The Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 58:30


    Sean recaps his trip to Asia, then gets his head torn off after accusing Dan of using the Polynesian sauce at Chick-fil-A. Joe eats a ton of sugar directly into the microphone for the duration of the show. Al waits for the show to end before telling some funny stories from the Vegas poker tables. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 135: Have You Seen My Belly Ring?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 82:42


    Dan, Al, Maddie and EVEN JOE squad up to entertain Sean Tuff who gave the crew the cold shoulder. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 134: My Body is a Sword

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 33:47


    Dan, Al and Sawyer engage the audience in some good old fashioned "podcasting"  Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 133: Remember The Newspaper?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 27:51


    Dan, Al and Joe are joined by Sawyer to preview tonight's pivotal game 5 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves.  Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 132: Dairy Queen With My Son

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 98:22


    Dan, Al, Joe, Sean and Maddie gather on the porch to record a podcast. The quintet  talk about life in 2004, young Joe and answer listener questions. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 131: I Want The Door to Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 85:58


    Dan, Al, Joe and Sean report live on the senior assassins. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 130: Expanding Anthills

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 28:12


    Dan, Al and Joe take in Joe's biking adventures. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 129: Joe's Full Plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 72:03


    Dan, Al, Joe and Maddie underscore the need for a fourth microphone to be purchased in order for the podcast to succeed moving forward. The foursome discuss the latest happenings, trials and tribulations of their lives. The first porchcast of the year! The "in or out" game is briefly played. Dan has the others craft up their worst orders at an assigned restaurant. Al consults his notes app. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 128: Baker & The Busch: We Miss Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 58:23


    Dan, Al, Sean, Sawyer and Teo preview the weekend ahead. Their boots are on the ground. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 127: Selection Sunday Spectacular #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 31:17


    Dan, Al and Sawyer preview the ENTIRE bracket for the upcoming men's college basketball classic in March 2024! Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 126: Twenty 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 79:04


    Joe, Dan and Al broadcast the second half of the national championship while making their predictions for the year of our lord twenty-twenty-four. Sean Tuff makes background appearances. Listeners ask inappropriate questions. We answer them. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 125: Folding Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 78:55


    Dan, Joe and Al search for "hot topics" to "talk about" on the latest episode of the Lightning Round Podcast.  The trio also searches for a missing great lake. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 124: St. Louis Holiday Toy Fundraiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 67:12


    Dan, Al, Joe and Sean come to you live from the St. Louis, MO convention center in downtown St. Louis. The fearsome foursome collect various toy donations from listeners until 4:00 p.m. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 123: It Just Won't Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 118:58


    Dan, Al, Sean and Joe avoid the clamp down and podcast on the porch in the rain. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 122: Most Of Us Just Won't Make It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 90:45


    Dan and Al are joined by Joe and Sean for another podcast on the porch. Sean talks about sap, Al wonders about the grill, Joe gives it a go and Dan takes us home. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 121: If You Say So

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 103:28


    Dan, Al, Sean and Joe get together on a hot summer night for a little "Porchcast" action. Sean gives his theories on "Do Not Follow Tuck Into Work Area" signs, Dan and Al give Joe a new nickname and producer Joe offers his thoughts on how the Detroit Pistons can make the playoffs next year. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 120: Disco Ball In The Desert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 85:51


    Dan and Al concentrate and try their hardest on this week's episode of the lightning round podcast. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 119: The Lost Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 80:49


    From the archives, it's the Lightning Round Podcast! Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 118: Selection Sunday Spectacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 63:52


    Dan and Al are joined by Dillon and Jay for the third year in a row to break down the NCAA tournament bracket. Close friend of the pod, Jared Ott also joins the show and eventually producer Joe hops in too. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 117: GEKOLONISEERD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 63:07


    Dan, Al and Joe discuss how train-tracks get snow plowed off of them, which years they became close friends in and are joined by Sean Tuff later in the show to discuss whether they would rather be able to speak every language proficiently or dunk a basketball. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 116: Into The Deep (Jeep Canopy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 91:34


    Sean and Al ponder the broken world after the fearsome foursome blow hot air for an hour. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 115: Fire Under The Bridge (Cherry Tree Branches)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 8:41


    Dan, Al, Joe and Sean discuss what it takes to make a podcast. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 114: Our Latest Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 84:02


    Dan, Al and Joe clock in for their first podcast episode under new ownership. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 113: Flip A Circle And The Middle Stays The Same

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 81:24


    Dan and Al ring in the new year with producer Joe. Sean Tuff crashes the party. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 112: Three, Four, Down To The Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 69:40


    Dan and Al are joined by Sean and Joe on the latest episode of The Lightning Round Podcast. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 111: Sprinkler Day (3am Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 63:32


    Dan, Al and Joe create content Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 110: Sprinkler Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 15:38


    Dan, Al and Joe try to make sense of what Joe is talking aboutAudio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 109: Baby, We're Ascending

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 98:48


    Dan, Al and Joe square the circle in the latest episode of The Lightning Round Podcast. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 108: A Dog Can't Sniff A Ticket

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 69:15


    Dan, Al and Joe grieve over the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and share their favorite memories with her. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 107: Though All The World Is Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 61:19


    Dan and Al allow their hearts and minds to wander about during the latest edition of The Lightning Round Podcast with Dan and Al. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 106: There's Nothing Out There For You And Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 62:54


    Dan and Al chop it up with Sean and Joe on this week's edition of The Lighting Round Podcast presented by Charmin Ultra Soft toilet paper. Charmin Ultra Soft is made with extra cushions that are soft and more absorbent. Plus, you can use four times less than the leading value brand. We all go, why not enjoy the go with Charmin Ultra Soft? Charmin Ultra Soft: It just cleans better. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 105: I Could Lie About All Of The Terms If You Wanted To Be Soothed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 63:10


    Dan and Al pod from Dan's new house! The duo recount all the latest happenings and check in with their sponsors. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 104: A Random Thought, A Memory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 52:54


    Dan and Al chat about all there is to chat about. Producer Joe fetches the milkshakes. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 103: It's A Fucked Up World, Are You Cool Enough To Get It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 46:41


    Dan and Al rant and rave about the latest developments in their drab, miserable, little lives. Producer Joe drives the bus. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 102: Stop What You're Doin' To Me, I Like It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 53:53


    Dan and Al pontificate about whatever they want. Sean Tuff joins the show as the third mic. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 101: Out Of My Body Floating Like A Leaf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 77:36


    Dan and Al chat about what is on their minds. Sean Tuff crashes the show, plus Joe has a microphone. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 100: Guess The Heat Drives People Crazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 58:54


    Dan and Al try and beat the heat behind the microphones in this week's episode of The Lightning Round. Producer Joe makes his 2022 podcasting debut as well. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 99: When The Sunlight Meets The Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 57:35


    Dan and Al rib each other on the microphones for an hour. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 98: Time Is Only Going To Pass You By

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 57:22


    Dan and Al jump behind the microphones to discuss the latest happenings in their lives. Dan and Al talk about graduation ceremonies, unprofessional moments at work, summer plans and more. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 97: Croppodolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 57:34


    Dan, Al and Sean Tuff jump behind the microphones to discuss all that has been happening in their lives over the past month. The trio look at old podcasting notes of Al's, play the over/underrated game and breakdown a party Sean and Dan threw over the weekend. The trio also solved the Ukraine/Russia conflict but cut the audio due to time constraints.  Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 96: No Funeral, No Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 53:03


    Al and Dan are joined by Dillon and Jay to discuss March Madness. Audio Intro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0Audio Outro: “Pantyhose” by TV GirlFrom the Free Music ArchiveCC BY NC 4.0

    Episode 95: Jordana, TV Girl And Matt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 62:53


    Dan and Al are joined by the Sheehan cousins to talk about the Jordana/TV Girl concert the foursome attended in Milwaukee, WI over the weekend. The four also draft the top four modes of transportation and discuss other happenings in life. Link to TV Girl Link to Jordana 

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