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 discuss John’s experience meeting Dustin Diamond and how his time in show business might share similarities with Joe Torres’ story.

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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 explain why our focus is shifting from discovering WHERE Danny Lightfoot is to understanding WHO Danny Lightfoot truly is.

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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 of the series on its young actors. Join us for an insightful dive into Nickelodeon’s golden age and the ongoing quest to reconnect with a beloved cast member.

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