This week on the podcast, Dani sits down with filmmakers Harry and actor Alexei for a wide-ranging, honest, and chaotic conversation about life, identity, and surviving the film industry. They break down how the industry moves like a wave—bigger than any one person—and why separating your self-worth from external expectations is essential. Along the way, things get delightfully messy as they debate mac and cheese as the ultimate lonely comfort food, why sushi almost never disappoints, being early vs. late people, and Dani’s ongoing beef with Waze. From Alex declaring the people of Boston undeserving of its city (while Dunkin’ remains its true sponsor) to Harry sharing his journey from Astoria, Queens to growing up in Cyprus—and why fast food is just better in Europe—this episode blends humor, culture, and heart. They also dive into Alex’s acting work in Eyes of Flies, Harry’s film Jekyll's premiering at TCL Chinese Theatre, the future of horror, and why dumb, raunchy comedies desperately need a comeback.*** BUY SOME DAMMIT DANII MERCH AT https://dammitdaniipod.com/ ***Follow Harry:https://www.instagram.com/harryfakora/Reach Alexei at:AlexeiValentinoMGMT@gmail.comFollow The Dammit Danii Podcast at the links below:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@dammitdaniipodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071735092593Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dammitdaniipod/Other Podcasting Platforms:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/dammitdaniipodcast/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dammit-danii-podcast/id1583450151Intro and Outro Music by Allan Chan, lead vocalist and guitarist of Anathemma.https://www.instagram.com/anathemma0816/Podcast Art by:https://www.instagram.com/wray_mccann/Podcast Produced by Larry Lane and Lane Media.https://www.instagram.com/larrydlane/https://www.instagram.com/lanemediapgh/#FilmIndustry #CreativeLife #PodcastConversation #IndieFilm #ActorsLife #Filmmakers #SelfIdentity #CreativeJourney #FilmPodcast #HorrorFilms #ComedyMovies #BehindTheScenes #LifeInFilm #PopCultureTalk

This week on the Dammit Danii Podcast, Danii sits down with Stacy Walker—LA-based choreographer, dancer, and movement artist—for a deep dive into dance, discipline, and surviving Hollywood without becoming too LA. Stacy talks about her podcast Full Out: The Real Travis and Stacy Podcast with legendary director/choreographer Travis Payne, and how the two first met as teenagers before going on to collaborate for decades.They get into first Botox experiences (because why not), how body standards for dancers have evolved over the years, and why today’s dance world is finally making space for all shapes and sizes. Stacy reflects on working at Disney World’s Pleasure Island and how it became her unofficial “dance college,” before landing her first Hollywood job in Michael Jackson’s “Ghosts” music video. From touring with Michael to prosthetic mishaps, the This Is It tour footage that became a documentary, and how music videos are consumed today, Stacy offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at an industry that’s changed dramatically.They also talk long nights on Coyote Ugly, working on Celebrity Skin with Courtney Love, how casting really works at that level, and why work ethic still matters more than anything. It’s an honest, insightful conversation about collaboration, creativity, and staying grounded in an industry that never stops moving.

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This week on the Dammit Danii Podcast, Danii and Chris are back with Coast to Almost and sit down with Dave Peters—aka Pittsburgh Dave—a barber, educator, and community leader who’s using his craft to make real change. A 2022 Indie Stylist of the Year and owner of Steel City Barber Lounge, Dave talks about choosing barbering as a career, why the industry demands constant learning, and how in a space like this you either adapt or get left behind.

Dave dives into the charity work closest to his heart, including partnering with Steelers Cam Heyward and programs like Suit Up for Success, where 31 high school seniors are given suits and guidance on career paths, and Get a Suit, Give a Suit, providing suits, haircuts, and professional headshots. They talk about the importance of putting young men on the right track, leading by example, and the responsibility that comes with being someone people look up to.

Of course, it’s not all serious—there’s talk of tooth pain and dental surgery being the absolute worst, Chris earning his title as the king of snacks, Dave’s beef with barber school versus mentorship, celebrity clients in his chair, and what it’s like attending the world’s largest barber expo. All that and more on this week's episode of the Dammit Danii Podcast!

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Intro and Outro Music by Allan Chan, lead vocalist and guitarist of Anathemma.

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Podcast Produced by Larry Lane and Lane Media.

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