Best Dani Elliott Podcasts (2025)

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#WTH Is No One in the Music Industry Standing Up for Israeli Hostages? Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik Explains 42:53

2d ago42:53

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John Ondrasik is standing up for Israeli hostages in the best way he knows how. Having written and performed songs with strong social messages over the last several decades, he is responding to the horrors of Hamas’ October 7th attacks by rewriting the words to his hit song “Superman (It’s Not Easy)”. Ondrasik’s revised lyrics turn pain into resili…

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Running a campaign with Dice and Autism 50:17

5d ago50:17

50:17

Dice (he/him) and I sat down to talk world building, noir inspiration, and the weird, wild world of TikTok notoriety.

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WTH: Chinese Spies Have Infiltrated Stanford. The Stanford Review’s Elsa Johnson and Garret Molloy Explain 48:22

9d ago48:22

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China’s Ministry of State Security has infiltrated and is conducting espionage at all levels of Stanford University. By law, all Chinese nationals are required to report back to the Chinese Communist Party on their research and daily activities when asked. Sometimes this spying is voluntary and conducted by those who wish to see America fall behind…

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The Smartypants Society is back with Matt Pollock 53:37

12d ago53:37

53:37

Matt Pollock (he/him), creative producer of Smartypants, sat down to chat about Rekha's chair location, Hot Date, and season 3? Okay, I made the last one up, but we do talk theoretically about it.

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WTH: Does Every Deportation Require Due Process? Jonathan Turley Explains 58:05

16d ago58:05

58:05

America’s immigration law and system are broken. President Biden allowed millions of people to enter the United States illegally. And now President Trump is using obscure laws to try to fast-track a massive deportation campaign. Expedited removal and deportations without court hearings are legal and supported by the vast majority of Americans. Howe…

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Dimension 20 live (Taylor's version) with Michael Schaubach 1:11:04

17d ago1:11:04

1:11:04

The director of Dimension 20, Michael Schaubach (he/him) and I chatted about bringing the most epic performance to Madison Square Garden, how he views the upcoming live shows (it's Taylor Swift related), how he makes people feel welcome on set, and whether or not he owes the Director of Photography an apology.…

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WTH Is Going On With Antisemitism at Harvard? The Free Press’s Maya Sulkin Explains 42:55

23d ago42:55

42:55

Harvard has finally released its 311-page report on the antisemitism Jewish students face on one of America’s most elite college campuses. The stories of Jews being forced to conceal outward displays of their religion, being shut out of academic and extracurricular spaces alike, and facing systemic harassment are horrifying. However, the intensity …

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Behind the scenes of Madison Square Garden! and more with Dimension 20's Rick Perry 48:44

26d ago48:44

48:44

The legend himself, Rick Perry (he/him), and I sat down to talk about the most incredible actual play live show that's ever existed, building a giant D20, making wrestling minis come to life and more!

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WTH Are Young Gen Z Voters Turning Conservative? The Yale Youth Poll’s Milan Singh Explains 45:09

1M ago45:09

45:09

Gen Z may not be the liberal base of support many on the left hoped they would be. Today, there is a growing split between voters under 30, with 22-29 year olds favoring Democrats by 6.4 points and 18-21 year olds favoring Republicans by almost 12 points. As America’s youngest voters are growing up in the age of COVID lockdowns, social media, and c…

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"We need to make all the fans wet" with Denise Valentine 53:10

1M ago53:10

53:10

Denise Valentine (she/her), the legendary make-up artist for Dimension 20 and more, talked to me about what her goals were for Brennan Lee Mulligan in Dungeons and Drag Queens, why Aabria Iyengar changes the game, and what the community is like. Oh, and also, she takes the meeting in the biggest flex imaginable.…

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WTH is Happening With Ukraine’s Peace Talks? Frederick W. Kagan Explains 55:05

1M ago55:05

55:05

As President Trump continues to try to end the war in Ukraine, Russia is playing for time. For as long as the U.S. continues to support Ukraine, Russia’s military effort will remain weak and unsustainable. But if Russia is able to stall in negotiations, and degrade American and Western support for Ukraine, they could very well emerge victorious. Ho…

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The Secret Pricing Strategy Every 6-Figure Coach Uses with Dr. Kyle Elliott 28:55

1M ago28:55

28:55

Dr. Kyle Elliott doesn’t just coach executives—he transforms careers with the precision of a Google engineer and the flair of a Disneyland planner. From humble beginnings on Fiverr offering $5 resume reviews, Kyle built a career coaching empire that now supports high-level clients from companies like Meta, LinkedIn, and Google. But his real superpo…

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How many times can you hide "f*** TERFs" in a calendar with Sydney Dean 52:57

1M ago52:57

52:57

Incredible Dimension 20 calendar artist Sydney Dean (she/her) and I chatted about making those stunning works of art as well as working with the McElroys and advice for artists!

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WTH is Going On in the Negotiations With Iran? Elliott Abrams Explains 53:40

1M ago53:40

53:40

Following a surprise Oval Office announcement by President Trump during Bibi Netanyahu’s trip to Washington, the United States has once again restarted negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program. Thanks to Israeli attacks on Iranian air defenses and its proxies, coupled with crippling U.S. sanctions, Iran has never been weaker and Amer…

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Small Podcast, Big Money: Why You Don’t Need 10k Followers to Monetize with Dany Albertina 25:29

2M ago25:29

25:29

What if your next client discovered you on YouTube — not Instagram? In this high-value episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Lexie flips the mic and interviews podcast producer, consultant, and YouTube strategist Dany Albertina. Based in Buenos Aires and fluent in both Taylor Swift and retention metrics, Dany breaks down exactly why every coach s…

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Where did the soup come from and more with VIP's Tamar Levine 51:36

2M ago51:36

51:36

Season two of VIP is cooking with gas, so I sat down with director Tamar Levine (she/her) to talk about the first half of this incredible season, including John Early and Kate Berlant's soup sales, Anna Garcia's rock monster, where the Letter Man's letters came from, and more!

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WTH Extra! Does Trump Have a Tariff Strategy? Dany and Marc Discuss 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

On this episode of WTH Extra! Dany and Marc discuss Dany’s article, #WTH The Tariff Tsunami. No one should be surprised by Trump’s tariff war. The real question is, what is the President trying to accomplish? Some in the administration argue that the tariffs create leverage to bring about a myriad of free trade agreements the U.S. would not be able…

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The #1 Trust-Building Mistake New Coaches Make 8:21

2M ago8:21

8:21

Coaches who pretend to know everything? Total red flag. Lexie Smith breaks that myth wide open. In this solo minisode, Lexie gets real about what actually builds lasting client trust—and spoiler alert—it has nothing to do with having all the answers. With Emily off on new-mom duty (congrats, baby Frankie!), Lexie holds it down with four essential c…

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Don't be weird about stuff with Jeremy Cobb 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

Jeremy Cobb (he/him), one third of Three Black Halflings, and I chatted about DMing for Emily Axford, people being weird on the internet, an incredible new setting you can play in, and more! Get notified when the Kickstarter launches: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rollandplaypress/3-black-halflings-city-of-the-black-rose…

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Is it Thursday yet? with Dani Carr! 58:03

2M ago58:03

58:03

The lorekeeper of Critical Role, Dani Carr (she/her) and I chatted about keeping the lore of Exandria, seeing master storytellers tell stories, and maybe a little dance break when one of our internet crashes.

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WTH: Are Nationwide Injunctions the New Lawfare Against Trump? John Yoo Explains 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

President Trump’s executive actions are being blocked left, right, and center by federal courts issuing nationwide injunctions – or orders for the government to halt a given policy that judges deem unlawful. However, the constitutionality of these national injunctions is up for debate. Should the Supreme Court decide that judicial policy pronouncem…

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Why Most Solopreneurs Fail at Finances—and What No One Tells You with Melissa Mittelstaedt 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

Melissa Middlestadt doesn’t just talk money—she demystifies it. In this no-BS episode, Melissa unpacks what every solopreneur really needs to know about their finances—from why separating your personal and business bank accounts isn’t just a suggestion, to how avoiding your cash flow could be the exact reason your business won’t grow. Lexie and Mel…

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Advice for struggling artists with Dropout's set photographer Kate Elliott 56:35

2M ago56:35

56:35

Kate Elliott (she/her), Dropout's set photographer and general badass, and I sat down to chat about how she got involved with Dropout, how hard it is to shoot pictures while laughing, and some truly fantastic advice for folks seeking artistic careers.

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WTH? A European Supreme Allied Commander of NATO? Kori Schake Explains 56:38

2M ago56:38

56:38

President Trump is reportedly considering abandoning America’s longstanding role commanding NATO forces as Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), changing the U.S. combatant command structure, and canceling modernization plans for U.S. Forces Japan. While it’s true that Europe needs to step up to the plate on its own defense needs, abandoning th…

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Why Your Course Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It) 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

Everyone’s talking about passive income—but are they telling the whole story? Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith peel back the glossy Instagram filter and dig into what it actually takes to launch a successful course or low-ticket offer as a coach in 2025. Emily breaks down the myth of “build it and they will come,” while Lexie throws some real math at …

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Which Fantastic Four is the most fantastic with Freddie's Roommate 1:22:00

2M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

Justin Jordan (he/him), aka Freddie's roommate, and I get deep in the weeds on the nerdiest stuff. Plus, what are we even doing with these internet lives of ours?

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WTH: Britain’s Net Zero Push is Economic Suicide. Robert Bryce Explains 52:40

2M ago52:40

52:40

UK residents are currently paying some of the highest prices in the world for electricity. How did Brits go from being an energy superpower to showering in the gym because it’s too expensive to heat water at home? Perhaps because both Labour and Tory politicians are banning the production and use of cheap hydrocarbons in the pursuit of a “Net Zero …

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Virtual Assistant vs. Digital Business Manager: Which One Does Your Business Need? 18:20

2M ago18:20

18:20

Coaches, are your backend operations a hot mess express? You’re not alone. Erica Farrell, a certified Online Business Manager (OBM), joins Ready Set Coach Podcast to expose the common operational struggles coaches face—and more importantly, how to fix them. Erica walks us through the fundamental difference between OBMs and VAs and why hiring a VA w…

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Blood and Good Times with Becca Scott 55:43

2M ago55:43

55:43

Becca Scott (she/her) and I got deep in the weeds on Blood on the Clocktower, why you should back the Kickstarter, the joys of lying to your friends, what makes a good game, and her game-winning strategies, including chain-mail strippers.Kick it: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goodtimesociety/clocktower…

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Before the tavern with Amelia Som 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Amelia Som (any), one of the hosts of Unprepared Casters, sat down to talk about their new book, Before the Tavern: 100 Character Concepts for Tabletop Role-Playing Games, which will help you craft the perfect gun-sword character in record time.Buy their book! https://store.doverpublications.com/products/9780486853420?srsltid=AfmBOoqEr1enRR2rJo3jfy…

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WTH is Going On With Trump, Tariffs and the Economy? Michael Strain Explains 56:01

3M ago56:01

56:01

The fundamentals of the economy are strong. So why is the Dow Jones down and fears of a recession up? Perhaps because President Trump is rocking the economic boat by threatening tariffs on historic trading partners, only to rescind them the same day; taking a chainsaw to government expenditures when he should be using a scalpel; and talking about s…

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Setting Boundaries in Bed & Business | How Sex Coaching Changes Everything with Teacher Byrd 20:11

3M ago20:11

20:11

Teacher Byrd, founder of Sex Ed with Byrd, isn’t here to tiptoe around the awkward conversations—they’re here to transform them. As an environmental studies teacher turned sex education coach, Byrd built their business on the belief that pleasure is a birthright, confidence starts in the bedroom, and real sex education is long overdue. In this epis…

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Hero Forge is gonna put your mini in dice with Anica Cihla 52:50

3M ago52:50

52:50

Anica Cihla (she/they), the Brand Director for Hero Forge, talks with me about the new, exciting ventures Hero Forge is up to including dope dice with your mini (or really whatever you want) inside! Plus, Um, Actually live and pun linguistics!Back the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroforge/custom-dice?ref=profile_created&catego…

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Bug facts with Sound of the Forest! 55:05

3M ago55:05

55:05

Nicole Parish (she/her), aka Sound of the Forest, and I sat down, the week of TikTok ending, to chat about how big of a bummer that is, autism, art, and so many bug facts!Buy Nicole's art: https://www.nicoleparishart.org/

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The Joy Who Lived is the best named event ever with Laser Webber 54:03

3M ago54:03

54:03

Laser Webber (he/him) and I chatted about the best named trans/gnc festival in existence: The Joy Who Lived along with the power of comedy and art, the Dropout community, the Doubleclicks, and the importance on being who you are.Back the Joy Who Lived: http://kickstarter.com/projects/angelar/transjoyfest?ref=1za6cm…

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A movie about death, but we swear it's funny, with Rekha Shankar 59:38

3M ago59:38

59:38

The legendary Rekha Shankar (she/her) and I sat down to talk about loss. Explicitly, the loss of her relationship with Yoshi. And also! Her new movie about loss and religion and finding yourself.Back it, baby! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rekha/afterlife-2

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What do you mean the worst is yet to come with Taylor Moore 59:31

3M ago59:31

59:31

Taylor Moore (he/him), producer extraordinaire of Worlds Beyond Number talks about the future of Arc 4 of the Wizard, the Witch, and the Wild One, plus the future of space (and what is the difference between sci-fi and fantasy, anyway?). And also the nastiest wild one imaginable.

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Misfits and Magic season 2 secrets and more with Aabria Iyengar 1:05:38

3M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

My nemesis, Aabria Iyengar (she/her), and I sat down to once again talk about the problem that is Suvi, the world of MisMag, and why she wants you to call her Mother in public. Is that last thing out of context? Find out!

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Get ready for a set changer! With Chloe Badner 55:57

3M ago55:57

55:57

Chloe Badner (she/they), the legendary set designer from Game Changer, Make Some Noise, Nobody Asked, and more, sat down with me to chat about the joys of working for Dropout, building sets with creative freedom, learning important lessons like "if it looks edible, it better be edible," and what a pube brush looks like.…

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Charity! Silliness! And more good times with Run DMG 1:09:52

3M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Ryan (he/him) aka Run DMG and I chat about the now annual Doctors Without Borders fundraiser, my dominating assured victory, and meme making in this very fun chat.

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Watch Brennan Lee Mulligan make me cry 48:37

3M ago48:37

48:37

Hello one and all, I sat down with Brennan Lee Mulligan (he/him) to get deeply philosophical (naturally), chat about Worlds Beyond Number, parasocial relationships, and the Horner Corner. Please support:Little Globe - https://www.littleglobe.org/Earthseed Black Arts Alliance - https://www.earthseedblackarts.org/…

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Deep Blue Ink's Deep Space Discounts exclusive! 57:51

3M ago57:51

57:51

Deep Blue Ink (he/him) and I got to chat about his incredible new animated series, Deep Space Discounts, as well as animating the McElroys, Dimension 20, and more!And yes, he did do the entire interview as an animatic of himself. A+ bit commitment.DBI's Porky Pig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvJ3SqMyeaI…

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Roll for Sandwich live! (kind of) 51:42

3M ago51:42

51:42

Jake Pauwels (he/him) of Roll for Sandwich fame and I sat down to talk about sandwiches (natch), incredible D20 merch, and the McElroy beef (pun intended). Plus, let Jake live his life!

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Character building and silly nonsense with Haley Whipjack 57:38

3M ago57:38

57:38

The legendary Haley Whipjack (any/all) and I are back to chat about so much nonsense and also build a character together!Tiltify link to donate: https://tiltify.com/@thejordonbrown/critical-kindnessTwitch link to watch: https://www.twitch.tv/thejordonbrown

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Exactly what you need to hear right now from Chris Grace 57:58

3M ago57:58

57:58

Chris Grace (he/him) and I talk about his incredible Dropout Presents special, Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson, as well as more Dropout stuff, but we spend a lengthy part of our conversation on the impact of the election, the role of comedy and art, and more helpful thoughts.

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VIP season 2 preview with Vic Michaelis 12:43

3M ago12:43

12:43

The legendary Vic Michaelis (they/she) and I *finally* get to sit down to talk Very Important People. Specifically, season 2, Anna Garcia's rocky teen, Lisa Gilroy's nightmare, and the Twister 2 of it all.

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A meme party with Dimension 20's premiere meme maker 52:11

3M ago52:11

52:11

Britt (she/her), who runs the dimension20 dot memes account on Insta, and I talked about what it's like getting "famous" in the D20 world, getting reposted by Siobhan, and how Aabria gave us both our big breaks.

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Getting goofy with global movie star Anna Garcia 53:59

3M ago53:59

53:59

Anna Garcia (she/her) and I talk about her shining star in Fly Me to the Moon, her rocky start to VIP season 2, and the rage we all felt at Tao and his awful charcuterie choices.

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The most ridiculous interview I've ever done 12:10

3M ago12:10

12:10

Who doesn't enjoy a good bit? Well, if you wanted to watch me have a very special interview with a very special guest for the 1 year anniversary of Off the Dome, you're in luck!

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Never Stop these amazing D20 animators 56:29

3M ago56:29

56:29

The animators from Never Stop Blowing Up, Melina Caron (she/her) and Sander Goldman (he/him), and I talk about what it was like animating the wildest season of Dimension 20 ever, how they got the jobs, and how their animations processes.

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