Breathing Underwater: DIY Music, Movies, Storytelling & Adventure

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan discusses how Andor fits in with Rogue One and A New Hope and identifies what truly killed Star Wars as a cultural staple.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan discusses his favorite video game movie adaptations.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan reacts to the movies, shows, and trailers he saw during the second half of 2025.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan discusses his history with following Chris Stuckmann and that influenced him to back Shelby Oaks.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan offers his thoughts and reactions to Stranger Things 5.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes featured music!In this episode, Dan reflects on the concerts he went to in 2025.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes featured music!In this episode, Dan reflects on seeing the legendary Weird Al Yankovic live in 2025.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes featured music!In this episode, Dan reflects on seeing Deftones live in 2025 after having not seen them in almost 20 years.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, Dan reflects on the live broadcast of Ozzy’s Back to the Beginning festival in 2025 and then seeing Lamb of God, GWAR, and Hatebreed two days after Ozzy’s passing. 

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, Dan reflects on his history with Linkin Park and then seeing them live for the first time in 2025.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, Dan reflects on seeing The Dropkick Murphys in February 2025 and discusses their subsequent album “For The People.”

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan consolidates his thoughts and reaction YouTube shorts to the movies, shows, and trailers he saw from 2022 to early 2025.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan reacts to the movies, shows, and trailers he saw during the first half of 2025.

Selkiecast is an audio podcast, hosted by Dan and various collaborators, that revolves around the intersection of cultural evolution, personal experience, and storytelling--and the ancient Celtic folklore about shape shifting seals: selkies.In this episode, Dan catalogs the faerie encyclopedia and other informational resources he’s discovered on his selkie journey thus far.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, Dan reflects on the concerts he went to in 2024.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on the Finn McKenty/Punk Rock MBA situation and the idea of rockism/gatekeeping in music.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan discusses the lost art of optimism in comedies.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, I discuss how there are some bands with only one album of theirs that I truly enjoy.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan discusses the marvelous work of Amy & Daniel Sherman-Palladino.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, twinsies Dan and Dave discuss Attack on Titan.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, I discuss some of my favorite albums that have come from artists and genres that I never would’ve expected from them!

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, I give my thoughts and reactions to Showtime’s Homeland.

Selkiecast is an audio podcast, hosted by Dan and various collaborators, that revolves around the intersection of cultural evolution, personal experience, and storytelling--and the ancient Celtic folklore about shape shifting seals: selkies.In this episode, I catalog the remaining selkie short stories that I've discovered so far from various collections and anthologies.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan suggests a fan rewrite of The Return of the King to strengthen the emotional climax of the story.

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, Dan reflects on the concerts he went to in 2023.

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan discusses some of his favorite underappreciated satirical movies, culminating in a hot-take review of Barbie and Poor Things.Published: March 22, 2024

Mobiuscast is an audio podcast where the collaborators of The Mobius Project, Dan & Jeremiah, discuss a variety of creativity-related topics.In this episode, Dan and Jeremiah have an open and honest discussion about the ethics and possible practical application of AI art generation.Published: March 11, 2024

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, I pick up where I left off with Episode 22 and use the physical tickets I have leftover from 2006-2019 to trip down memory lane of what live music has meant in my life.Published: February 23, 2024

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan discusses his rewatch of each Mission: Impossible film in anticipation of Dead Reckoning Part 1, which he also reviews.Published: January 8, 2024

Adventurecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about outdoor oriented adventuring including water sports like surfing, kiteboarding, SUPing, kayaking, etc. and land sports like rock climbing, mountainboarding, ski/snowboarding, e-skating, and hiking. In this episode, Dan discusses his experiences living in NYC during 9/11 and on Maui during the 2010 & 2011 Pacific Tsunamis.Published: December 22, 2023

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!Dan had his SiriusXM Turbo’s Driver Seat submission aired on the radio!Published: December 8, 2023

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan discusses his thoughts on being pulled back into the Star Wars and Star Trek universes because of Andor and Picard Season 3.Published: November 29, 2023

Adventurecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about outdoor oriented adventuring including water sports like surfing, kiteboarding, SUPing, kayaking, etc. and land sports like rock climbing, mountainboarding, ski/snowboarding, e-skating, and hiking. In this episode, Dan sits down with Eryn of Eco Inspired, a zero waste refill shop in Richmond, VA, to talk about her sustainability journey that led her to become an entrepreneur.Published: November 22, 2023

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan breaks down what didn’t work (but could have) when it came to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.Published: November 6, 2023

Adventurecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about outdoor oriented adventuring including water sports like surfing, kiteboarding, SUPing, kayaking, etc. and land sports like rock climbing, mountainboarding, ski/snowboarding, e-skating, and hiking. In this episode, I discuss why I made the heartbreaking decision to part ways with some of my most treasured adventure toys...Published: August 6, 2023

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan sits down with Marcella, a current college student, to compare notes about being a screenwriting major.Published: July 12, 2023

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan gives his experience and perspective on the issue of “woke Hollywood.”Published: June 19, 2023

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, Dan and Dave recount their mutual musical foundation laid by listening to Weird Al Yankovic from an early age.Published: May 23, 2023

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan and Dave discuss their shared anime interest and journey.Published: May 9, 2023

Adventurecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about outdoor oriented adventuring including water sports like surfing, kiteboarding, SUPing, kayaking, etc. and land sports like rock climbing, mountainboarding, ski/snowboarding, e-skating, and hiking. In this episode, I catch up with Ana about her adventures as a climber, mountaineer, neuropsychologist, and cat rescue advocate!Published: April 17, 2023

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, Dan catches up with Lily, who guested on episode 16, about how her musical tastes, tendencies, and experiences have evolved in the decade since that episode.Published: April 11, 2023

Selkiecast is an audio podcast, hosted by Dan and various collaborators, that revolves around the intersection of cultural evolution, personal experience, and storytelling--and the ancient Celtic folklore about shape shifting seals: selkies.In this episode, I catalog two anthology books of selkie stories that I currently feel are the best entry point to understanding the lore.Published: March 25, 2023

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, Dan reflects on the concerts he went to in 2022.Published: March 12, 2023

Adventurecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about outdoor oriented adventuring including water sports like surfing, kiteboarding, SUPing, kayaking, etc. and land sports like rock climbing, mountainboarding, ski/snowboarding, e-skating, and hiking. I caught up with my long time friend Katherina of Legally Jet-Lagged to talk about her world travels! ✈ 🗻🏝🤙Published: March 6, 2023

Musicast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about music-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews. Every episode also includes a featured song!In this episode, Dan and his twin brother, Dave, discuss their recent realization how punk subversively influenced their musical tastes and interests from the beginning.Published: January 25, 2023

Adventurecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about outdoor oriented adventuring including water sports like surfing, kiteboarding, SUPing, kayaking, etc. and land sports like rock climbing, mountainboarding, ski/snowboarding, e-skating, and hiking. I sat down with Aaron from Anarchy Peaks to talk all things mountainboarding!Published: January 13, 2023

Adventurecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about outdoor oriented adventuring including water sports like surfing, kiteboarding, SUPing, kayaking, etc. and land sports like rock climbing, mountainboarding, ski/snowboarding, e-skating, and hiking.In this episode, Dan gives some history and context for where he’s coming from in regards to adventure and thrill-seeking, along with what this podcast will be going forward.Published: January 2, 2023

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan sits down with lifelong friend and movie confidant, Jason, to discuss the trappings of keeping franchises alive beyond their organic lifespan.Published: December 26, 2022

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, I discuss several classic horror films that I only got around to seeing recently!Published: October 20, 2022

Moviecast is an audio podcast hosted by Dan and various collaborators, with discussions about film and tv-oriented topics along with occasional reviews and interviews.In this episode, Dan reviews season 4 of Stranger Things and discusses what can be learned from writers that respect their audience.Published: September 9, 2022