Alternate Take With Danny Mancera

*Recorded on September 20th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Fitness Coach/Nutritionist, Jordan Syatt, about Jordan’s upbringing in Massachusetts, how the passion of fitness entered his life, Jordan’s brother Lee Syatt who’s a stand-up comedian and former guest on Alternate Take, how Jordan got work/notoriety in the fitness/nutrition world, doing things out of passion without the expectation of money, Jordan’s take on organic foods, Jordan’s opinion on some of the biggest nutritional influencers in today’s world, the importance of getting your bloodwork checked, why Jordan’s approach to nutrition is different than most, his best advice to those looking to kickstart their fitness journey, how walking can be your best friend, finding things you enjoy to do in the gym, and Jordan’s final words of wisdom. Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below. Links for Alternate Take:  Email: alternatetakepodcast@gmail.com  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alternatetake IG: https:

*Recorded on August 16th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with the Life Performance Coach, Steve Eckert, about his life’s purpose to help boys become men, his time served in the Marine Corps, why he chose to be an entrepreneur after his service, how fatherless homes are causing an epidemic of weak men, how having too good of a childhood is damaging in itself, how to use trauma to fuel you, his affiliation with The MDK Project by Bedros Keuilian, how he incorporates his military training into his teachings, the importance of brotherhood & camaraderie, why being competitive is necessary for growth, learning how to be a fan of you instead of an athlete/celebrity, tips for fathers, falling in love with teaching others how to grow, and pushing yourself to find out what you’re capable of. Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below. Links for Alternate Take:  Email: alternatetakepodcast@gmail.com  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alternatetake IG: https://www.instagram.com/a

*Recorded on October 26th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with the Doctor of Holistic Medicine, Dr. Hadar Elbaz, about her medical background, her and our affiliation with The Wellness Company (the best damn wellness company on the planet), her criticisms of medical school, how she helps patients from dealing with the root cause first, how to question your doctors, Dr. Hadar Elbaz’s basics to fixing your health, her recommended supplements for premiere health, the importance of detoxing heavy metals and sauna work, her natural sunscreen remedy, the most dangerous hormone disruptors and how to avoid them, how Dr. Elbaz escaped her life-threatening illness through holistic practice, the benefits of acupuncture, and her thoughts on the horrors going on in her home country of Israel. Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below. Links for Alternate Take:  Email: alternatetakepodcast@gmail.com  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alternatetake IG: https://www.instagram.com/altern

*Recorded on September 27th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with the Drummer of Rebelution, Wesley Finley, about where he grew up in Prunedale (CA), how he met his future bandmates of Rebelution in Santa Barbara, why making it big in a small town brings the community together, when music came into his life, his earliest musical influences, his style of play and why it resonates with Rebelution fans, how long the band’s been together, the unexpected aftermath of their first record ‘Courage to Grow’, the first time Danny heard of Rebelution, Wes’s other passions/hobbies off the stage, how those hobbies positively affect your natural craft, the Rebelution record that stands out to Wes the most, how Wes’s sound varies from album to album, Danny’s favorite drummers of all time, Rebelution’s last tour of 2023, Rebelution’s plans for the rest of 2023 and 2024, & Wesley’s advice to any kid dreaming of becoming a professional drummer like him. Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Li

*Recorded on July 19th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot/CEO of Top Gun Options/Founder of No Fallen Heroes, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley, about his time as a Top Gun Fighter Pilot, his thoughts on the “Top Gun” Franchise, why he wanted to join the military, his upbringing in New Jersey/Philadelphia, his ‘service above self’ mantra, how PTSD affects veterans, his transition from the military to regular life, how he got into the use of psychedelics, why prevention of veteran suicide means so much to Whiz, the lack of help veterans receive from our own government, a crazy life-changing trip with famous veterans Marcus Lutrell & Jarred Taylor, his plans to work with politicians to create legislation using psychedelics to prevent veteran suicide, how trauma can blindside you, Whiz's advice to those looking to start using psychedelics as medicine, the importance of integration, trauma shaming, having a plan when working with psychedelics, & the mission statement/core values of 

*Recorded on September 29th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Head Trainer/Gym Manager of Xtreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas about their latest amazing win as a gym where Sean Strickland won the UFC Middleweight Championship Title over Israel Adesanya, the standards set at XCMMA and why they are successful as a gym, Eric’s prize fighter Francis Ngannou and his next fight against legendary boxer Tyson Fury, the help Mike Tyson has provided for the Ngannou camp to prepare for his fight, the gym’s upcoming fights, falling in love with the process over the product, when unexperienced fighters come into the gym unprepared for the journey ahead, Aupuni Pagaoa & his hitman duties at XCMMA, The Gentleman’s KO, how humility in the gym relates to everyday life, how Eric’s family is doing, Eric’s recent induction into his high school’s hall of fame, Eric’s life-changing discussion with his wife years ago that opened his eyes to fulfill his own potential, a Jordan Peterson quote, & Eric’s take on his favorite coll

*Recorded on July 18th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedy Photographer/Comedian, Troy Conrad, about comedy’s transition from Hollywood to Austin (TX), how Troy cracked the business and established himself as the main guy you want taking your photo if you’re a comedian, how he established the trust of comedians, how he got into photography in the first place, what separates Troy’s work from other photographers, his passion of stand up comedy including his latest comeback tour with Gabriel Iglesias, the similarities between comedy and photography, Danny’s favorite works of photography, why the love of the game should surpass the love of accomplishments, why photography matters, how Danny got into photography in junior high, & Troy’s advice to anyone looking to enter the profession of photography. Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below. Links for Alternate Take:  Linktree: linktr.ee/alternatetake IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakepodcast FB:

*Recorded on August 3rd, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Co-Authors of ‘Sunrise Through the Darkness’, William Jimeno & Michael Moats. Will is a Retired Port Authority Police Department Officer and 9/11 Survivor famously portrayed by actor Michael Pena in the hit movie World Trade Center (2006). Michael is a clinical psychologist practicing out of Colorado Springs, CO. In this episode, Danny talks with Will and Michael about how they met each other, why they decided to connect and write Sunrise Through the Darkness together, Will’s desire to become a police officer, Michael’s explanation of how purpose/meaning/a calling can conquer fear, Danny’s memories of 9/11, Will’s experience of reliving the collapse of the towers scenes in World Trade Center, how Michael helped Will through that healing process, Will's account of events on 9/11, how Will learned to tackle PTSD/Survivor's Guilt, the skill of listening and where Michael found his passion in those who need to be heard, Will's words of wi

*Recorded on June 5th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Entrepreneur/Author/Real Estate Expert/Founder & CEO of ‘We Are The They’, Jimmy Rex, about how we became familiar with his works, where he was born and raised in Utah, his real estate expertise/tips to beginners, how he quickly became a real estate expert, his mentors/daily regimens for success, his organization ‘We Are The They’ and it’s mission, how he connected with Tim Ballard (Sound of Freedom), his program of helping men & women become better versions of themselves, his transition into becoming an author, why crushing it in your 20's & early 30's is so important, how Ed Mylett helped mentor him, his highly successful podcast 'The Jimmy Rex Show', the one common trait of extremely successful people, his hard times and how he got through it, and what's next for Jimmy. Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below. Links for Alternate Take:  Linktree: linktr.ee/alternatetake I

*Recorded on May 9th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Author, Jared Klickstein, about how we heard of him from acclaimed Author Michael Shellenberger, his past as a homeless drug-addict, what his life was like living full-time on Skid Row (Los Angeles), how multiple stints of rehab/jail gave him the epiphany/moment of clarity to change for the better, his time in LA County Jail and how he learned discipline from the daily routines, his upcoming debut book ‘Crooked Smile’, Bad Boys (1983), his critiques of drug related policies/laws, and what’s next for Jared. Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below. Links for Alternate Take:  Linktree: linktr.ee/alternatetake IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakepodcast FB: facebook.com/alternatetakepodcast YT: https://www.youtube.com/@alternatetakepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alternatetakedr Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternate-take/id1455108634 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7

*Recorded on July 14th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with CEO & Founder of Raw Farm, Mark McAfee, about the origin and creation of Raw Farm, Mark’s medical background and how it relates to his dairy farm, what is raw milk and why it’s beneficial, the comparison between raw breast milk and raw milk, the bioavailability of raw milk, Mark’s ongoing battle with the FDA, the process of how Raw Farm creates their milk without pasteurization or homogenization, their testing process to ensure their products are pathogen free, what their cows are fed and how often they are milked, the importance of gut health, and how Raw Farm products have positively changed our lives here at Alternate Take. Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below. Links for Alternate Take:  Linktree: linktr.ee/alternatetake IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakepodcast FB: facebook.com/alternatetakepodcast YT: https://www.youtube.com/@alternatetakepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alt

*Recorded on February 13th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Reggae Artist, Dylan Keawe, about how he we met him, how he got started in the music industry, his musical influences outside of reggae, what makes reggae much different than other genres, what separates Dylan’s music from other Reggae artists, what Alternate Take thinks of you if you don’t like reggae, Kiki Curiel, his brand new debut album ‘All for Love’, what other hobbies have directly influenced his creativity, and what’s next for Dylan. *This podcast was recorded in early 2023; much earlier than the tragedy that just happened in Maui where Dylan is from. We placed a certified donation link below to support the victims and families. If you can spare anything, Alternate Take, Dylan, and the people of Maui appreciate you.* Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below. Links for Alternate Take:  Linktree: linktr.ee/alternatetake IG: https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakepodcast FB: facebook.com/alter

*Recorded on May 4th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Dr. Mark Sherwood about his jack of all trades background (Retired SWAT Officer, Retired Professional Baseball Player, Author, Filmmaker, Naturopathic Doctor), his mission to tell truths and deal hope, why telling truths in today’s society is more important than ever, how to set yourself free from unnecessary medication via diet, breaking addictions to dopamine rushes, the ability to learn and utilize information, the importance of nutrition/sleep/stress management/movement and how they bleed into every other area in your life, how to maintain positivity through your nutritional journey, Dr. Sherwood’s daily protocol/recommendations for proper supplementation, the importance of gut health, Dr. Sherwood’s expertise on mass shootings and what could be done to lessen the chances of them occurring so often, the lack of policies that protect children, stories from Dr. Sherwoods past as Officer Sherwood, and final words of wisdom. Follow us on social media

*Recorded on June 8th, 2023* Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedian - Steve Simeone, about how we found out about Steve, Joey Diaz, how Joe Rogan made learning cool, how he got started doing comedy, his childhood, the decision to do comedy full time and push all his chips to the middle of the table, how Damon Wayans convinced Steve to go all in, how Pauly Shore helped get him passed by the great Mitzi Shore at The Comedy Store, chasing a dream, how comedians could save the world, how suffering creates bonds, legendary early Comedy Store stories, the new wave of stand up in Austin (TX), the best comedy club in the world created by Joe Rogan - The Comedy Mothership, how to be a great comedian, who has the biggest hearts in comedy, Sam Tripoli, Kill Tony by Tony Hinchcliffe, how networking is just making friends, and what’s next for Steve Simeone. & follow us on Instagram for updates on all of our new episodes and silly things we do. Also, check out our new work in progress YouTube Channel “Alternate Take”

*Recorded on June 7th, 2023* Danny talks with the 33rd Sheriff of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), Alex Villanueva, about his childhood, his military/law enforcement background, the changes he’s seen in LASD over the years, why he wanted to become the sheriff, the achievements he accomplished while sheriff, the homeless problem in LA, how he handled C0V1D-l9, D.A George Gascon, his experience dealing with The LA County Board of Supervisors, his view on the current state of California, his reaction to the media claiming the existence of "deputy gangs", what self defense laws regular citizens should be aware of, his advice on how to handle cyber crimes, his relationship with all the sheriff's in California, thoughts on Governor Newsome, his debate vs the current sheriff of LA, his favorite part of his LASD career, his take on why someone should still sign up to be an officer/deputy in today's world, and his aspirations/plans going forward. Follow us on Instagram for upda

*Recorded on May 8th, 2023* Danny talks with Nutritionist/Fitness Coach/Entrepreneur, Nate Schmit, about his upbringing in Minnesota, how the absence of his father forced him to ego-check himself at a young age, his athletic history and how it led into getting trained to work with professionals, how his mom getting cancer affected his view on nutrition and sobriety, his program working with movie/sports stars, his dogmatic approach to keto and how it transformed into a well thought out and balanced approach to nutrition, how he got into making cooking videos on social media, his advice to those trying to turn around their bad nutritional habits, the importance of being authentic as an influencer, when you feel a force pulling towards one area of life and why you should listen to it, the pay off of doing difficult things, and what’s next for Nate. & follow us on Instagram for updates on all of our new episodes and silly things we do. Also, check out our new work in progress YouTube Channel “Alternate T

*Recorded on March 29th, 2023* Danny talks with Dr. Peter McCullough about what he’s been up to since our last interview in December 2021, the media time he’s given since his Joe Rogan interview, how his stances have always been consistent and his credibility has only grown stronger over time, the inaccuracy of fact checkers and where they get their funding, Dr. Peter McCullough’s book co-written by Author John Leake, Doc’s recommendations to those who have been injured by the vax, how Dr. McCullough has handled the opposite side of the aisle on this pressing topic, his take on the Damar Hamlin situation, the use of biological threats/medical emergencies for societal control, and what’s next for the Doc in the rest of 2023 including his new website/podcast/substack/products/etc. & follow us on Instagram for updates on all of our new episodes and silly things we do. Also, check out our new work in progress YouTube Channel “Alternate Take” ! Link below. https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakedr/ https:

*Recorded on January 17th, 2023* Danny talks with Legendary Bass Player Robert “Kool” Bell about how he started his iconic band Kool & The Gang, the original members who still play in the band, the process of creating their unique music, Kool’s idols that encouraged him to get into music when he was kid, their biggest hits, his favorite memories with Kool & The Gang, a Van Halen story you GOTTA hear, his personal favorite fellow bass players, the team mentality they had that allowed them to thrive, their latest records they recently released including their upcoming record, his favorite artists nowadays, and his advice to young musicians trying to crack their way into the business,  & follow us on Instagram for updates on all of our new episodes and silly things we do. Also, check out our new work in progress YouTube Channel “Alternate Take” ! Link below. https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakedr/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alternatetakedr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64d9I5E8646MGZ1E3lR

*Recorded on February 19th, 2023* Danny talks with Colorado Buffaloes Football Coaches Brett Bartolone & Mike Pollock about their time at Jackson State, the ‘Prime’ Documentary they were featured on now streaming on Amazon Prime, Brett & JB's talent show history, the transition from Jackson to Boulder, the attention they're getting at Colorado, spring ball, their upcoming 2023 schedule, what Brett & Mike look for in a recruit, the culture they're setting at Colorado, their latest recruiting class, Danny's motivational speaking abilities, Mike & Brett's transition from players to coaches, our respects to the legendary coach Mike Leach, an unheard of story with Brett & Cooper Kupp you HAVE to hear, and Rudy Ruettiger. & follow us on Instagram & TikTok @alternatetakedr for updates on all of our new episodes and silly things we do. Also, check out our new work in progress YouTube Channel “Alternate Take” ! Link below. https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakedr/

*Recorded on February 21st, 2023* Danny talks with Comedian Agostino Zoida about how long he’s done comedy, the first time he got on stage, the importance of studying all styles of live comedy, how easy it is to sound like another comic without trying, the first comics Danny & Agostino were both influenced by, going to deep into the comedy wormhole, how to be original and not afraid to follow certain comics, how smart audiences are now, dealing with curveballs on stage, how to be in the moment on stage and not sound scripted, how to manage having a day job and doing comedy at the same time, how to make a plan and follow through with it, not making excuses for gettin reps in whatever your craft is, and doing comedy for the love of the game not money. Catch Agostino Zoida perform TONIGHT February 25th at The Ha Ha Comedy Club in North Hollywood! 4712 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602! Ticket link below! https://www.tixr.com/groups/hahacomedyclub/events/all-star-comedy-59095 & follow us on