Finding Danny Lightfoot
Join us on ‘Finding Danny Lightfoot,’ a thrilling podcast dedicated to uncovering the mystery of Joe Torres, the actor who played Danny Lightfoot on the ‘90s Nickelodeon show ‘Hey Dude.’ Each episode, we’ll dive into clues, theories, and listener insights as we search for answers and reconnect with fans of the iconic show.
Episodes
11 episodes
Episode 10: Cast Interviews (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 2 of this special Finding Danny Lightfoot series, Luke and John are joined by David Lascher (Ted) and Christine Taylor (Melody) for a heartfelt discussion about reconnecting with Joe Torres. They share cherished memories, behin...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:59
Episode 10: Cast Interviews (Part 1 of 2)
In this special two-part series of Finding Danny Lightfoot, Luke and John welcome Josh Tygiel (Buddy), Jonathan Galkin (Jake), Debi Kalman (Lucy), Kelly Brown (Brad), and Geoffrey Coy (Kyle), along with Lisa Melamed, a writer on the sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:52:42
Episode 9: Is this the end?
In our penultimate episode, we bring you full circle in the journey of Finding Danny Lightfoot. From a simple idea to reunite the cast of Hey Dude to an unexpected, real-life adventure, we share our reflections on meeting Joe ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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44:22
Episode 8: Allison Tygiel and (more) SplatCon info!
In this pivotal episode of Finding Danny Lightfoot, Luke and John reflect on the moment their 30-year search finally reached a breakthrough. After years of following leads, internet rumors, and reaching out to contacts, they discuss ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:08
Episode 7: Danny's Last Lines, Debi Kalman and Splatcon!
In Episode 7, we talk about our conversations with Mrs. Debi Kalman, the actress who played Lucy on Hey Dude, and how she’s been incredibly helpful to our show. We also discuss other Nickelodeon stars attending SplatCon this October an...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:27
Episode 6: Slimed Author Mathew Klickstein & Meeting Screech!
In this episode, Luke and John sit down with Mathew Klickstein, author of Slimed: An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age, to dive into the techniques he used to interview stars from some of our favorite Nickelodeon shows. We also ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:52
Episode 5: Big Progress Update, Slimed Talk and More Special Guests!?!
In this episode of Finding Danny Lightfoot, we celebrate several major breakthroughs in our quest. We delve into the “Slimed” book, uncovering loads of fascinating information about your favorite 90s Nickelodeon shows! Additionally, we...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:57
Episode 4: Casting Danny Lightfoot with Michael Koegel!
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 hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:18
Episode 3: Unveiling Yearbook Secrets & A Special Interview
In this episode of Finding Danny Lightfoot, we uncover how we uncovered 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 fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:50
Episode 2: Pool Shark, Hey Dude The 90's Called and a Hey Dude Book?
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 others tied to our investigation.We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:42
Episode 1: Danny Lightfoot and why we are looking for him...
“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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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38:30
