Dan produces audio and digital content for WNYC. A Michigan native, he attended the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and has worked at an educational research organization, an environmental consultancy in Wisconsin, a national charitable foundation, and Fast Company magazine.
Dan O'Donnell appears in the following:
Album Premiere: Young Magic, 'Still Life'
Friday, May 06, 2016
Listen to the new record from the evanescent New York synth outfit.
Video Premiere: Bird of Youth's 'Sons & Daughters'
Thursday, March 03, 2016
Listen to the new gut-punch from New York rock insider Beth Wawerna and her band.
Ezra Furman Connects, Loud and Clear
Monday, February 29, 2016
The genre-busting and gender-bending singer visits the Soundcheck studio.
Song Premiere: Savoir Adore Strides Into Spring With 'Giants'
Thursday, February 25, 2016
An exclusive listen to the bracing new single from the recalibrated Brooklyn synth-pop group.
Rainy Day Music from M. Ward
Thursday, February 25, 2016
The raspy-voiced indie troubadour returns to the Soundcheck studio to play songs from his new album 'More Rain.'
How Terence Winter Turned Mick Jagger’s Idea Into an HBO Series
Thursday, February 04, 2016
When Mick Jagger pitches an idea to Martin Scorsese, the writer Terance Winter is the guy who makes it into a show.
The Mighty Swirl of The Besnard Lakes
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Listen to a live set and interview with the Montreal rock outfit from the Soundcheck studio.
Episode 10: Talking Race & Writing with Empire's Creator
Thursday, December 03, 2015
As Season Two of 'Empire' hits halftime, we go behind the scenes with its creator and writer, Danny Strong.
We Are All Just Widgets in 'The Song Machine'
Thursday, November 26, 2015
New Yorker staff writer and author John Seabrook talks about the modern hit factory.
Episode 7: The Art of Blackness
Thursday, November 12, 2015
A conversation about what it means when the biggest show on TV features the work of black visual artists.
Curious Music From 'Alice in Wonderland'
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
The playfully serious, seriously playful children's book for grownups has inspired music for all ages over its 150 year history.
Fighting Islamophobia and Its Causes
Thursday, July 23, 2015
The public discourse around Islamophobia has grown considerably. Brian Lehrer leads a discussion with influential commentators and scholars to explore the issues at stake.
Don't Do it, Don! Suicides, Rebirths and the Art of the Finale
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Don confronts his life deceptions in Kansas, Pete is wooed by the prospect of a simpler life - maybe including Trudy - and Betty gets a devastating diagnosis.
The Don Draper of Cats
Thursday, May 07, 2015
Don goes on the run, Joan battles egregious sexism at McCann and Roger and Peggy send off the SC+P offices in proper fashion.
Dawn vs. Don: Mad Men’s Missed Opportunities
Thursday, April 30, 2015
The team gets back together for one last pitch to save their agency. But is it too late to save the show from ignoring a big blind spot?
Ad Men Talk 'Badvertising'
Friday, April 24, 2015
Sally's back! A grown-up Glen gets weird with Betty! And Don's apartment reeks of failure.
Meeting the Real Sally Draper
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Megan got her divorce, Don got dumped by the diner waitress and Harry Crane's true pervy nature was revealed. But whither Sally Draper? We miss that kid.
Josh Rouse Gets Back Together with Himself
Thursday, April 09, 2015
The restless songwriter visits the Soundcheck studio to play songs from his new album, 'The Embers of Time.'
Mad Men Goes to Therapy
Thursday, April 09, 2015
While the characters on this show might be "OK," they're never actually ok. Why not?
Welcome Back to the '60s
Friday, April 03, 2015
In this kickoff episode of our new Mad Men podcast, we’re going deep into the past seven years. Where are we going? Where have we been? All will be revealed.
