Dan O Says So

Apr 14 2025 59 ep. 43 mins 19

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Your place for big words, bigger brains, and a lot of long term memory loss.

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Dan O Says So, Episode 59: Whitney Marshall (Ursula, No Plan)

Apr 14 2025 28 mins

Dan sits down for a quick conversation with Whitney Marshall, singer for Southern California's Ursula, and guitar player for No Plan. The two discuss the source of her dark lyrical perspective, her career as a direct support person for special needs people and finally the peculiar realities of "adulting".

Dan O Says So, Episode 58: Sam McPheeters (Born Against, Vermiform Records, Loom Of Ruin, Mutations)

Apr 07 2025 64 mins

Dan sits down for a long awaited return visit from notorious frontperson, author and journalist Sam McPheeters. Their conversation ranges from a peek into Sam's current projects and the mechanics behind his writing to a comparison of the host's and guest's experiences and perspectives on life after straight edge. Plus, does Sam miss being a musician?

Dan O Says So. Episode 57: Nat Gray (Trans Activist, Boy Sets Fire, The Iron Roses)

Apr 03 2025 40 mins

Dan sits down with trans activist and longtime vocalist Nat Gray of Boy Sets Fire and The Iron Roses to discuss coming out as trans in today's culture, the complicated role of allies in dangerous days and how she manages to remain an optimist.

Dan O Says So. Episode 56: Eric Hebert (Ex-Gang Member, Former White Supremacist)

Mar 24 2025 65 mins

Dan sits down with ex-gang member and former white supremacist Eric Hebert to discuss his 18 years served for attempted murder, his life in the gangs and his gradual path to self-discovery and eventual redemption.

Dan O Says So. Episode 55: Popeye Vogelsang

Mar 16 2025 42 mins

Dan sits down with vocalist Mike 'Popeye' Vogelsang of Farside, Your Favorite Trainwreck and Calling Hours to discuss their decades of shared history, Popeye's evolution as a songwriter and the realities of returning to band life after years away.

Dan O Says So. Episode 54: Efrem Schulz

Jan 23 2023 41 mins

This week Dan sits down with Efrem Schulz vocalist of Death By Stereo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Manic Hispanic to discuss growing up in Orange County, learning to incorporate humor into his music, and the path that led him to co-found Programme Skate & Sound, one of the most vital multi-purpose DIY spaces on the entire West Coast.

Dan O Says So, Episode 53: Sammy Siegler

Jan 02 2023 45 mins

This week Dan chews the fat with an absolute cornerstone of East Coast Hardcore and the Youth Crew movement of the late 80's, drummer Sammy Siegler. The conversation covers Sammy's time in Youth of Today, Civ, Rivals Schools and others as well as looking behind the curtain at Sam's time in the world of commercial marketing.

Dan O Says So, Episode 52: Johnny Temple

Dec 19 2022 41 mins

In this episode Dan sits down with Johnny Temple, longtime bassist of Soulside and Girls Against Boys as well as founder of independent publisher Akashic Books. The discussion ranges from hitting the road after decades away in the case of Soulside, to the ethos motiviation and spirit behind Akashic Books and their one of a kind catalog.

Dan O Says So, Episode 51: Knocko Nolan

Dec 05 2022 34 mins

Dan O Says So returns with Episode 51, an in depth conversation with LAPD Detective Supervisor Knocko Nolan. Topics range from the psychological impact of his time spent investigating violent crimes against children to the the complicated role of the police in the era of Black Lives Matter.

Dan O Says So, Episode 50: Four One One

Jun 20 2022 40 mins

To celebrate his 50th episode Dan sits down to indulge himself in a conversation with his bandmates from OC Hardcore Legends 411 as the band prepares for it's first live shows in 30 years.