Hi, I’m Dan.
I'm a journalist, multimedia artist, designer, and maker who has built a life out of creating things that people love.
From a start in punk rock publishing when I was just 19 to working with some of the most impactful newsrooms in journalism, and from recording podcasts in my basement to to giving keynote talks around the world, I've done work that breaks new ground, resonates with communities, and amplifies new voices.
From tiny indie labors-of-love to multi-million-dollar projects, the connection between everything I do is a love for exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of the possible.
Three Things to Check Out
I've done a lot of things, but here are three I'd love for you to explore. I'm super proud of them.
- Read my latest blog post, "Taking Things Apart (in three parts)," about how you learn by taking things apart, how the global supply chain has changed DIY electronics, and how nothing happening right now is about reassembling broken things.
- Listen to "deathvance," the latest episode of Says Who, the podcast I've produced and co-hosted for eight years with the author Maureen Johnson, and "vote for rebel spirit to win a webby!," the latest episode of Rebel Spirit, the groundbreaking limited-series I'm producing with Akilah Hughes and iHeart.
- Visit my small webstore and buy TRYING patches and stickers, in case you need a reminder to keep trying. Keep trying.
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Let’s Chat
I love hearing from folks like you!
If you're writing about work, you can learn more about what I could do with you on my work page, or you can just reach out.
But I also love hearing from people about non-work things! Maybe you just want to drop a line, ask a question, or just say hey. I'm up for whatever.
Go ahead and fill this out and I'll get in touch:
If you'd rather be in contact another way, you can always find me on the internet!
I can't wait to hear from you and to do some cool stuff together. It's literally my favorite thing.
Let's go.