Finding Danny Lightfoot

In this episode of Finding Danny Lightfoot, Luke Pickard and John Kimble sit down with Michael Koegel, the casting director behind “Hey Dude,” to uncover the journey of finding Joe Torres, the actor who played Danny Lightfoot. Michael shares his unique experiences casting for the show, the challenges of discovering Native American talent in the late 80s, and the profound impact

In this episode of Finding Danny Lightfoot, we uncover how we found yearbook photos of Joe Torres, who played Danny Lightfoot on Nickelodeon’s Hey Dude. Thanks to our dedicated listeners and some online sleuthing, we’ve discovered photos of Joe Torres looking suave during his high school years.We also discuss recent findings from Tucson newspapers about the local casting proces

“Finding Danny Lightfoot” is a thrilling podcast hosted by lifelong friends Luke Pickard and John Kimble. This series delves into the mystery surrounding Joe Torres, the actor who played Danny Lightfoot on the beloved 90s Nickelodeon show “Hey Dude.” Join Luke and John as they recount their fond memories of watching “Hey Dude,” a show about teenagers working on a dude r

In Episode 2 of Finding Danny Lightfoot, we delve into the discovery of a Hey Dude book that takes us back to the beloved show’s adventures. We also share our experience reaching out to the Golden Nugget, a significant location tied to our investigation.We discuss a memorable moment from Hey Dude where Ted gets pushed into the water trough for horses, and we reminisce about one o