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The Lightning Round

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

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    Episode 152: Lightning Round Podcast Season Six: Episode One: A Nice Distraction or Two

    Dan, Madi, Joe and Al give the people who are looking for more, a little 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

  2. 146

    Episode 151: Forecasting October 2025

    Porchcast! October Style. 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

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    Episode 150: Talkin' Teeth With Madi

    Producer Madi educates the masses on teeth disease. 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“Necrotizing Periodontitis.” Center for Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, advancedperio.org/p/BLOG-106627-2023.8.7-Necrotizing-Periodontitis-p.asp.Ogunleye, Rachel, Obioma Ukoha, Weronika Nasterska, Ewen McColl, Fatima Dantata, and Ifeoluwa Adetula. “Necrotising Periodontal Diseases: An Update on Classification and Management.” BDJ Team, vol. 10, 2023, pp. 22–25. doi:10.1038/s41407-023-1749-x.Balaji, Thodur Madapusi, et al. “Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy: A Review.” Disease-a-Month, vol. 67, no. 9, Sept. 2021, Art. 101168, doi:10.1016/j.disamonth.2021.101168.Novak, M. J. “Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis.” Annals of Periodontology, vol. 4, no. 1, Dec. 1999, pp. 74-78. doi:10.1902/annals.1999.4.1.74Herrera, David, et al. “Acute Periodontal Lesions (Periodontal Abscesses and Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases) and Endo-Periodontal Lesions.” Journal of Clinical Periodontology, vol. 45, Suppl. 20, June 2018, pp. S78–S94. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.12941.Gasner NS, Brizuela M, Schure RS. Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases. 2025 Jul 7. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. PMID: 32491349.12.1.25 Edit for Clarification: Producer Madi wanted to add that while Spirochete is one of the bacteria populations that contribute to this disease, Fusiform is another population that contributes in the bacterial zone. Spirochete and Fusiform are both spiral bacteria and both are typically found in large numbers in the bacterial zone of necrotizing periodontitis. Spirochete is the only bacterial strain that has its own zone, so it is likely the most present bacteria in necrotizing periodontitis.Additionally, Producer Madi and the cohosts want to clarify that we do NOT believe people with necrotizing periodontitis are disgusting. We recognize that using this word in relation to such a stigmatized disease was inappropriate and may have caused hurt or reinforced stigmas. To be very clear: The Lightning Round Podcast does not believe that people living with necrotizing periodontitis (or any health condition) are disgusting in any way. We  sincerely apologize for our wording and any offense it caused. Going forward, we will ensure our language supports dignity and understanding and does not promote judgement.

  4. 144

    Episode 149: Conversations Prior To 148

    In this classic "flashback" episode of the podcast, the porchcast crew takes you back in time to conversations that don't make sense given the episode released before this one. Enjoy if you must! 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

  5. 143

    Episode 148: Episode One Forty Eight

    For future reference, this podcast is a recording of several friends chatting on a porch in a northern part of the midwest. 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

  6. 142

    Episode 147: The Forgotten Episode

    We recorded and then Al forgot to upload it for over a month. Enjoy! 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

  7. 141

    Episode 146: 72 - 84 Percent (72%-84%)

    Dan and Al and Madi and Sean talk about 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

  8. 140

    Episode 145: Guys Naming Games

    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

  9. 139

    Episode 144: 2wenty 2wenty 5ive

    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

  10. 138

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

    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

  11. 137

    Episode 142: A Podcast Just For You

    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

  12. 136

    Episode 141: Idontknow

    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

  13. 135

    Episode 140: Calling All Producers

    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

  14. 134

    Episode 139: Dan, Thanks for Cat Sitting!

    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

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    Episode 138: Where In The World Is Daniel Lekah?

    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

  16. 132

    Episode 137: Dispatch For Dan

    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

  17. 131

    Episode 136: Mad About The Sauce

    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

  18. 130

    Episode 135: Have You Seen My Belly Ring?

    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

  19. 129

    Episode 134: My Body is a Sword

    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

  20. 128

    Episode 133: Remember The Newspaper?

    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

  21. 127

    Episode 132: Dairy Queen With My Son

    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

  22. 126

    Episode 131: I Want The Door to Open

    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

  23. 125

    Episode 130: Expanding Anthills

    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

  24. 124

    Episode 129: Joe's Full Plate

    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

  25. 123

    Episode 128: Baker & The Busch: We Miss Joe

    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

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    Episode 127: Selection Sunday Spectacular #4

    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

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    Episode 126: Twenty 24

    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

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    Episode 125: Folding Water

    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

  29. 119

    Episode 124: St. Louis Holiday Toy Fundraiser

    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

  30. 118

    Episode 123: It Just Won't Do

    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

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

    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

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    Episode 121: If You Say So

    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

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    Episode 120: Disco Ball In The Desert

    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

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    Episode 119: The Lost Episode

    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

  35. 113

    Episode 118: Selection Sunday Spectacular

    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

  36. 112

    Episode 117: GEKOLONISEERD

    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

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    Episode 116: Into The Deep (Jeep Canopy)

    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

  38. 110

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

    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

  39. 109

    Episode 114: Our Latest Episode

    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

  40. 108

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

    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

  41. 107

    Episode 112: Three, Four, Down To The Floor

    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

  42. 106

    Episode 111: Sprinkler Day (3am Edition)

    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

  43. 105

    Episode 110: Sprinkler Day

    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

  44. 104

    Episode 109: Baby, We're Ascending

    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

  45. 103

    Episode 108: A Dog Can't Sniff A Ticket

    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

  46. 102

    Episode 107: Though All The World Is Broken

    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

  47. 101

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

    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

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

    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

  49. 99

    Episode 104: A Random Thought, A Memory

    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

  50. 98

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

    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

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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.

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