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DAN KOBYLKA is both the everyman, but an extraordinary man. He visits homeless encampments on a regular basis. He ministers to those on the margins of society — people who are struggling with addiction or mental illness. He eulogized an otherwise nameless drug overdose victim.

And Dan continues his mission to serve those who might otherwise be left behind. Ever since receiving his first heart transplant nearly 40 years ago, Dan has made it his life's purpose to help others and to honor the life of his donor, Lee.

If you listened to Episode No. 8 (Oct 2, 2023) or Ep. 21 (Dec 24, 2023), you got a glimpse into the mind & soul and remarkable life of Dan Kobylka. He's finally back on Ep. 106 of the Dan Time Podcast with his trademark wit, humor and gift of storytelling and inspiring others.

Dan shares an update in the love department; a recent injury setback; and he talks about a former Indiana football player he has come to know whose life today is far removed from his collegiate days. As a Detroit & Toronto sports fan, we cover the 2025 World Series, NFL playoffs and fantasy football!

35 years ago, Dan brought Challenger Baseball, a program serving special needs children & adults, to Chatham; and this month, registration opens in his community for the newly-launched Challenger Soccer program.

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Stay tuned for the "back half" (30 mins) of our conversation to be released soon.

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Check out these links on Dan & the Challenger Soccer program:

https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/kobylka-honoured-for-helping-make-baseball-accessible-to-players-of-all-abilities

https://www.facebook.com/communitylivingchathamkent/posts/chatham-soccer-is-introducing-a-new-challenger-soccer-programin-person-registrat/1267671288733949/

Rob & I run through our "Top 5" Ozzy solo tracks & the memories attached to them. Follow the show @dantimepod on Instagram & YouTube. Thanks for listening & being a subscriber!!

In PART I of this SPECIAL episode, my brother Rob returns as we reminisce about the late Ozzy Osbourne. Rob is responsible for introducing me to Ozzy and heavy metal music in our teenage years. Whether you have been mourning with millions of others this past week - or you are just curious to learn more about the musical & cultural icon, you'll enjoy this brotherly conversation.

Be sure to subscribe to Dan Time to hear Part II - as we break down our top 5 Ozzy tunes! Available on all podcast platforms.

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Portions of the following Ozzy Osbourne songs appear on this episode:

"Fire in the Sky" (from 1988's No Rest for the Wicked)

"See You On the Other Side" (from 1995's Ozzmosis)

"Old L.A. Tonight" (from 1995's Ozzmosis)

Happy Halloween 2025! Listen to the rest (and perhaps the best part) of my conversation with Rob as we dive into Halloween memories, B-list horror titles, the evolution of trick-or-treating, haunted houses, yard decorations & plenty of belly laughs!! Rob even dishes out some marital advice that you won’t want to miss!

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You didn't think Halloween could come & go without the annual BONUS episode with my brother Rob - did you?? Sure, Dan Time has been on snooze for a couple months. But you can always count on a special holiday episode as we move through the calendar. This is our 3rd annual Halloween episode. So, if you like this one - go back and listen to the prior years as well!

Enjoy PART I of our conversation - centered around memories and favorite songs from the late great Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist for KISS. PART II focuses mostly on all things Halloween. Thanks for listening to the show!

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Ep. 103 - Danny Cole ™

Danny's passion for guitar & outside-the-box ideas has created a massive & loyal following.

https://www.instagram.com/mrdannycole/

The Ottawa-based guitarist; music lover; content creator; tattooed horror fanatic; sober "Frenchie Papa" - joins me for a very special Danversation!

We bond over our mutual love for heavy metal, Pantera - and Danny's all-time favorite guitarist & inspiration, Dimebag Darrell. He talks about meeting the band in 2023; and we highlight his interpretations of songs such as The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears" and Lady Gaga's "Always Remember Us This Way" and what they have meant to his followers.

Danny is also celebrating five years of sobriety - and he talks about his renewed focus for being the best he can be in all aspects of life.

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-New "Dan Time Podcast Theme" written & produced by Danny Cole ™

Part II - the second half of my conversation with Montreal Expos historian Danny Gallagher! @dannogallagher7 (X)

Danny dishes on more juicy Expos stories, including the 22-inning affair in Montreal between the Expos & Dodgers (8/23/89); former owner Claude Brochu, manager Felipe Alou, Pascual Perez, Tim Wallach, part-timer Jamey Carroll & many more!

"A bunch of those guys in the clubhouse hated Dennis Martinez (because he was always mouthing off in the media)," Danny said about El Presidente. "And the guys in the left-hand corner like Spike Owen and Tom Foley, they'd hate me when I'd go over and talk to Dennis Martinez."

We also talk about the chapter in his book Explosion titled "Olympic Stadium bullshit."

If you missed Part I, go back and listen before or after this episode. And you can find the FULL unedited video version of our Danversation on YouTube (@dantimepod)

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