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Nakashima Nightly

by Dan Burkett

A nightly news report keeping you up-to-date with all the latest happenings in Brandon Nakashima’s career. Get all the latest about Brandon’s match results, predictions from upcoming matches, updates on training, and more with Nakashima Nightly.

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Episodes

  1. Celebrating One Week of Nakashima Nightly with #FritzFriday

    Good Evening. Welcome to Nakashima Nightly. It is July 11th, and I'm Dan Burkett - your lead Nakashima Correspondent. Before we begin, I want to take a moment to acknowledge Taylor Fritz in this week's hashtag-Fritz-Friday. Playing in his first ever Wimbledon semifinal, Fritz was defeated by…

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  2. Brandon Nakashima Finds Balance After Wimbledon

    Welcome back, tennis fans! It is July 10th, this is Nakashima Nightly, and I'm Dan Burkett, your lead Brandon Nakashima correspondent. Before we begin with our usual news report regarding superstar Brandon Nakashima, I want to first extend a heartfelt congratulations to Amanda Anisimova for...

  3. Get To Know Brandon Nakashima

    Tonight, we're getting to know Brandon Nakashima Meet Brandon Nakashima: The Rising Star of American Tennis If you follow tennis or have ever watched the U.S. Open or Wimbledon, you’ve probably heard about names like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, or Coco Gauff. But there’s another name you should...

  4. Brandon Nakashima Looks Back so We Can Look Forward

    American tennis player Brandon Nakashima concluded a promising run at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships with a third-round loss to Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego. After securing two quality victories in the early rounds, Nakashima’s campaign ended on the tournament’s first weekend, offering a mix of...

  5. Brandon Nakashima is Wimbledon's Most Polite Menace

    It is July 7th and this is: Nakashima Nightly. I'm your host, Dan Burkett, bringing you the latest and greatest about ATP superstar Brandon Nakashima. Tonight, we're recapping Wimbledon. Ladies and gentlemen, tennis aficionados and casual Centre Court snackers alike, gather 'round for the tale of...

  6. Brandon Nakashima Sets His Sights on Los Cabos

    This is Nakashima Nightly - your source for all the latest news regarding ATP superstar - the one, the only, Brandon Nakashima. I'm Dan Burkett, and I'm your host for this evening's edition of Nakashima Nightly.As Wimbledon blazes forward, we congratulate fellow American Taylor Fritz in advancing...

  7. Sonego Victorious, Ends Brandon's Wimbledon Run

    A brief introduction to our new show, Nakashima Nightly and a recap of Brandon Nakashima's heartbreaking defeat at Wimbledon today at the hands of Lorenzo Sonego.

  8. Welcome to the Midnights Era

    Dan is in his Midnights era. Dan discusses what's new for Michelle Collins, her patreon, and gives ideas for her promised merch selection, but then he takes on the "fat" Taylor controversy, and does a not-so-deep dive into her new album, Midnights, from Karma and Lavender Haze to Vigilante Shit....

  9. Michelle Collins is Alive

    #MichHeads from the old country, unite in this time of need! On Friday, October 14th, Michelle Collins announced on her SiriusXM radio show, The Michelle Collins Show, that her show will have its final week this week. This is deeply saddening, so I've taken this opportunity to use my platform to...

  10. Just a Basic Collins

    Dan has reached a new echelon of basicity - what is that, you ask? Well, to find out, you'll need to endure tangent upon tangent, as Dan meanders down memory lane of a specific Michelle Collins interview, followed by the ins and outs of graduate school, including talking about small molecule...

  11. Home is Where the Rain Is

    In this episode of Dan's Dabble in Babble, Dan talks about all the joys of home ownership, from the homestead tax exemption to replacing shower heads. How many sweaters does Dan need? Listen to him contemplate this here. What is Dan watching? You guessed it - get the rundown here, plus hear a bit...

  12. A "Brie"f Trip to Vizcaya (But also Take Me to Fort Lauderdale)

    Dan hits up South Florida in this week's Dabble in Babble! Which is better - Miami or Fort Lauderdale? Dan has heavily unbiased thoughts. Hear about the beautiful, if scorching hot, Vizcaya Gardens, traversing Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and dining in the club-like, church-like environment of…

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  13. Strolling Through Savannah

    In this solo babble, Dan talks about the joys of a new coffee maker, the obnoxiousness of educator TikTok, but most importantly, he talks about an enchanting weekend in the Hostess City of the South: Savannah, Georgia! Staying in the beautiful Ballastone Inn, Dan takes you through excellent food…

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  14. Which Door? Larry Kalangie Babbles With Dan

    It's another college counseling spectacular with this week's guest, Larry Kalangie of "Which Door?" and "What's food?" fame. Join us this week as we talk about our respective paths into the college counseling profession, our summer camp of professional development, and general observations of...

  15. Are we Sisters or are we Siblings? Maria Carter and Kelly Hogan Babble with Dan

    Dan has undergone professional development! In this week's special edition of Dan's Dabble in Babble, he is joined by two of his contemporaries in his field as they discuss the marvelous opportunities presented to them at a regional college counseling conference. While this may seem an odd topic...

  16. Top Dan: Maverick

    Wimbledon comes to a close, and Dan ruminates on the greatness of Taylor Fritz, the path of Nick Kyrgios, and so much more Wimbledon content. Then, Dan reminisces on how he formed his parthenon of three perfect movies, from web-slinging Spider-Man to singing in the Grecian Isles, Dan takes flight...

  17. Cousin Legacy

    The great Sherwin Williams paint saga has come to an end! Hear a review from graphic design major, art teacher, and Dan's cousin, Jamie Burkett. The cousins talk about an upcoming trip to Savannah, the woes of traveling and having summer vacation, and of course they dabble in conversing about…

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  18. Take the Leap - Nicole Baldinu Babbles with Dan

    This week, Dan is joined by a fearless, empowering guest Nicole Baldinu. Nicole is the co-founder and COO of WebinarNinja, a producer of the $100 MBA podcast, and co-host of the podcast Nicole and Kate can Relate. A native of Sydney, Australia, she pursued a career in education that took her to...

  19. Pride and Wisdom

    Dan is willing to wage a war on Spectrum - dropping your internet service when you're trying to recover from wisdom tooth surgery? Who do you think you are? Full of pride, T Mobile was there to save the day with T Mobile home internet and pride socks. Dan regales with stories of a wisdom tooth...

  20. I Dream of Color Schemes

    It's summer time! Join Dan as he discusses his plans for home renovation a la HGTV, or maybe something slightly less ambitious. It's a classic Dan's Dabble in Babble as he waxes poetic about the merits of home design - who are we doing this for anyway? Should he rent out his house? Should he sell...

  21. I Never Tire of a Good Spire

    At long last, we’re at the final leg of Dan’s European adventure: Prague. After a brief recap of Survivor 42, Dan takes you to Praha, a city pulled directly from a fairytale. Be prepared to be enchanted with tales of cobblestone streets, astronomical clock towers, and so many beautiful spires.…

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  22. Munich 5Eva

    Is Sara Bareilles a national treasure? Dan thinks so, and he'll let you know as he collects his thoughts on the genius of the Peacock original series, Girls 5eva, starring Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pelt, and Busy Phillips. More importantly, though, Dan continues his journey...

  23. Brie-ng Me to Paris

    Does Dan have a vendetta against American Airlines? He sure does. Did he get some French brie? You'll have to listen and find out. Champagne? Perhaps. Dan enchants his listeners this week with the magic or discord of his travels to Paris. Walking the streets of the romantic French city, Dan sees...

  24. Be Open to Mile High Fashion Counseling - Ben Weil Babbles With Dan

    This week, Dan babbles with a huge fan of the podcast, music artist, and college counseling associate Ben Weil. Ben and Dan debrief about their careers thus far, realizing the central theme of the journey has been open to ever-evolving, changing plans. Dan gives a lot of his history in the…

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  25. Good Vi-brie-tions

    Dan is vibrating with excitement, as he is about to be in the land of the brie! Can you believe it? Also, join Dan this week as he does a total head-first dive into the quintessential Selling Tampa. Are you a Rena stan? So is Dan. Go off, Rena - know your worth! Dan breaks down the joys of…

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  26. America's Next Top Midnight Snack

    This week, Dan discusses finally getting on the water and learning to sail (kind of) in Clearwater and visiting the 60th Annual Sugar Sand Festival. Then, Dan goes hard talking about his obsession of the imitable Michelle Collins, host of The Michelle Collins Show on Radio Andy on SiriusXM and…

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  27. Will and Grace and Dan

    What is the legacy of Will and Grace? Dan has more than a few thoughts. Dan discusses the role of quintessential sitcoms directed by Jimmy Burrows, including Cheers and Friends, and discusses the importance of a well-rounded ensemble cast. Dan tackles the importance of Eric McCormack playing Will...

  28. Style Me This, Dan!

    Read my think piece about short shorts here: https://nerdjockblog753105612.wordpress.com/2018/12/01/don-we-now-our-short-apparel/ This week, Dan discusses his perilous journey through the gauntlets of AT&T customer service before taking a stroll down memory lane with the Esquire style section as...

  29. Conversations From Down Under - Chris Kerswell Babbles With Dan

    It's a trip down memory lane in this week's Dabble in Babble. Join Dan with his former student, Chris Kerswell, as they discuss their perspectives on teaching and learning at Judson University, a strict Baptist university in the suburbs of Chicago. Dan tells his experience teaching as a gay...

  30. Taylor-Made Nutrition - Jonathan McLernon Babbles With Dan

    No, that's not a typo in the title - we're hyping up Taylor Fritz making his first ATP Masters 1000 final at Indian Wells because we love Indian Wells, and we love tennis. In addition to touching on Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal in their windy, impressive semi-final match. Then, Jonathan…

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  31. Better Brie-sness Bureau - Loyce Hampson Babbles With Dan

    Dan is planning a trip, and as we all know, the most important part of any trip is food. And when it comes to food, there is nothing more supreme than brie. In addition to talking about culinary excursions, Dan talks about inclement weather marooning his plans to go sailing. Dan is joyned this…

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  32. Purple Heels and Orange Blasers - Lorraine Ball Babbles With Dan

    Join Dan as he interviews Lorraine Ball, a marketing executive who struck out on her own to found her own marketing company. Lorraine, an Indianapolis native, shares her emotions and thoughts throughout the journey of striking out on her own leading up to selling her company. An Indianapolis...

  33. Visual Impact

    Dan talks about his experience at Express and J. Crew, which causes him to meander down memory lane and talk about his experience as a smiles associate at Payless Shoe Source. Buoyed by Abercrombie's rebranding and investment in visual impact, hear all about the shirt that just was never meant to...

  34. Long Weekends Call for Long Recoveries

    Here what Dan is recovering from this time as he talks all about his experience showing his best friends around town. Wax poetic as he thinks about running, playing pickleball, and what it means to feel established in a new community.

  35. Good Ol' Fashioned DanJam

    Join Dan and his special guest, Cousin Jamie, as they discuss the joys of their last name, what it's like to be a teacher, and recount their experience with mobile games, including their quest to become fashionistas of the most high. Get in the Valentine's Day and Superbowl spirit with this…

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  36. Brie's the Day (A Bad Pun of Seize the Day)

    Hear all about the Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Dan traveled the world, seeing all there is to see at EPCOT, from margaritas in Mexico and sake in Japan to some delicious brie and champagne in France. Dan made a real connection with Kara Lindsay, who originated the role of Katherine...

  37. Yo! Ho! Ho! A Pirate's Bound For Me

    Hear about Dan's first experience with Gasparilla in Tampa as well as a surface dive through character bounding, traveling to Disney, epcot, and most importantly, Australian Survivor.

  38. Jerry Fu Babbles With Dan

    Combating his upbringing, Jerry Fu details some interesting anecdotes from his personal life that has lead him to a change in career from pharmacist to conflict resolution coach, focusing on the Asian American community.

  39. Spread Happiness in 2022 - Mark and John Cronin Babble With Dan

    This week, Dan shares his new year's resolutions, some exciting information about growth of the podcast, and gives some information on the book he's currently reading. More importantly, Dan is joined by two entrepreneurs, Mark and John Cronin. John Cronin and his Dad, Mark X. Cronin are the...

  40. A Midwest Odyssey - Darrin Charles Babbles With Dan

    Dan enchants his listeners with a tale of foreign travel, with wonders of the world. Hear about travels to Cancun, Mexico, the wonders of an all-inclusive resort, New Year's Eve around the world, and great travels to Chichen Itza and a Cenote. It truly is a charmed life that Dan leads. Then, this...

  41. Baked Brie and Drunken Hamsters

    Join Dan for the last show of 2021! Dan discusses traveling to Indianapolis for the holidays, delicious food like party pizzas and a cranberry baked brie. Hear a recap of exciting moments from 2021 like buying a new Buick, watching the U.S. Open, and traveling to New York City, with discussions...

  42. Falling Hard and Fast

    Dan has fallen. He's fallen hard. He's fallen fast. Tune in to this week's episode to learn all about Dan's experience with skydiving and feeling like a Marvel superhero, specifically Spider-Man. Buckle in tightly for this one and listen to it someplace where the wind can rush through your hair…

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  43. Why Fake It When You Can Bake It?

    Dan dabbles in babble this week about the joys and triumphs of baking, specifically dovetailing into a discussion on how his training as a synthetic chemist aids his everyday life. Plus, listen to his thoughts on gift giving, going into physical stores, and so much more, including his experience...

  44. Last Christmas, Two Years Later

    Dan discusses some of his favorite things about the Christmas season, including ice skating near water, decorating with Santa's Husband, and the best Christmas movie, Last Christmas.

  45. It Feels Like a Perfect Night (Dan's Roughly 41 Minute Version)

    Dan babbles about the amazing qualities of Jesse Palmer and the Great Holiday Baking Competition, acknowledges that Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent are goals, and then goes on a total deep dive explaining his conversion into a full Swifty. Keep burning red, folks, and follow the show on twitter...

  46. So, You Want to Have Class

    Dan talks about riding in a Buick - yes, a Buick with a nice, full front bench seat. We also take a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the joy of a donut, recognizing there's a time and a place. Finally, if you want to learn about having class, this is the episode for you, as Dan exposes...

  47. Hot Coffee in One Hand, Iced Coffee in the Other

    This week, Dan babbles about a bit of nostalgia. He discusses and reflects upon his move to Florida, waxes poetic about hot coffee versus iced coffee, reveals his plans for Thanksgiving, and dissects being carefree with Michael Buble and Sara Bareilles.

  48. Dan Returns to Halloweentown

    Dan discusses his feelings on fall and the season of Halloween. Then, take a trip down memory lane as Dan reminisces about DCOMs, focusing on the quintessential classic: Halloweentown.

  49. A Milwaukee Wedding Extravaganza

    Dan's Dabble in Babble is back! Dan explains where he's been on his hiatus and recounts tales of living in Milwaukee, the terrors of I-294, O'Hare, and Chicago, and gives a rousing anecdote about the wedding he officiated recently.

  50. Lucas Cantor Babbles with Dan

    This week Dan chats with Lucas Cantor. Lucas is a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and speaker. He finished Schubert’s 8th Symphony (the unfinished symphony) with the help of AI. The full symphony was premiered in London at Cadogan Hall and continues to be performed around the world. He...

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A nightly news report keeping you up-to-date with all the latest happenings in Brandon Nakashima’s career. Get all the latest about Brandon’s match results, predictions from upcoming matches, updates on training, and more with Nakashima Nightly.

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