Dany Roth
School
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Expertise
Podcasts, Star Trek, Horror, Pop Music
- Dany produces podcasts, hosts live-stage events at conventions, and appears in scripted video series all dedicated to sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.
- They own (and have committed to memory) a small mom and pop video store's worth of movies.
- One time Dany made a joke and William Shatner laughed at it.
Experience
For well over a decade, Dany has worked in entertainment journalism. Building up from a small, fan site, they cultivated relationships with writers, performers, and creatives in comic books, television and film. They spent most of the last decade at SYFY WIRE where they hosted their flagship podcast Who Won the Week, produced the Every Day podcast series, and both scripted and produced the Amazon audio series Untold Story. Dany joined Looper in 2020 where they write about everything from the importance of horror schlock to the historical origins of The Floor is Lava. Dany's latest podcast project is Song vs Song, where they and their co-host Todd Nathanson argue the merits of two similar songs each episode.
Education
Dany has a Bachelor's Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in English Literature with a focus on the Jewish American author. This degree is how Dany first learned the subtle art of writing thousands upon thousands of words on a single topic.
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Stories By Dany Roth
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Taliesin Jaffe, Laura Bailey, and Liam O'Brien have realized a dream. They spoke to Looper about the Kickstarter that became The Legend of Vox Machina.
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Marisha Ray, Ashley Johnson, and Matthew Mercer have realized a fantasy. They told Looper all about adapting "Legend of Vox Machina" for Prime Video
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"Archive 81" is the latest show from the mind of Rebecca Sonnenshine. She told Looper who her first choice would be for a new cast list.
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Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham, and Brandon Auman had a huge task adapting "Critical Role." They told Looper all about creating "The Legend of Vox Machina."
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Rebecca Sonnenshine is a student of the game, and it shows in "Archive 81." She told Looper about the unique touches she applied to creating the Netflix show.
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"Archive 81" knows its roots. Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine told Looper about the influences that helped shaped the new Netflix series.
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Rebecca Sonnenshine is going to a dark place. She spoke to Looper about the debut of "Archive 81" on Netflix and potentially bonding with an "X-Files" veteran.
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Tony Hale almost missed out on a career thanks to looking like someone. He told Looper about a comparison that nearly denied him the role of Buster Bluth.
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Tony Hale has a surprising connection to Disney with "Poupelle of Chimney Town." He told Looper about one specific movie that reminds him of his new character.
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Tony Hale is a fan of movies you can return to and enjoy. He told Looper about his choice for a favorite '80s comfort film.
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How do you properly romance someone like Rasputin? Rhys Ifans told Looper his methods of flirting with the character in "The King's Man."
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Tony Hale has found another calling with his work in animation. He spoke to Looper about "Poupelle of Chimney Town" and gave hints about "Hocus Pocus 2."
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Gemma Arterton goes back a long way with Ralph Fiennes. She told Looper about successfully getting him to crack on the set of "The King's Man."
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Rhys Ifans went through deep character study to embody an historical figure. He told Looper exactly what it took to become Rasputin for "The King's Man."
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What's it like to lock eyes with Rasputin? Harris Dickinson told Looper about the act of flirting with a costumed Rhys Ifans during "The King's Man."
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Rhys Ifans and Djimon Hounsou sat down with Looper to discuss "The King's Man," romancing Rasputin, and a clash of MCU opinions.
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Harris Dickinson and Gemma Arterton have many stories from "The King's Man." They spoke to Looper about proper flirting rituals and emotional scenes.
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Mina Sundwall is already a veteran of DC Comics and outer space. She told Looper who should meet from the "Lost in Space" and "Legends of Tomorrow" universes.
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Mina Sundwall was surrounded by veteran talent on the set of "Lost in Space." She told Looper about the important things she learned from Parker Posey.
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After three seasons of Netflix's "Lost in Space," Mina Sundwall wants fans to retain something after they finish the show.
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Mina Sundwall is ready to talk. She spoke to Looper about all the subjects she had to avoid before "Lost in Space" finished Season 3.
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There's another "Super Mario Bros." film on the way, but will it work? John Leguizamo told Looper that he has the secret ingredients for success.
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Diane Guerrero embodies Isabela from "Encanto" in more ways than one. She explained to Looper about a special connection she feels with her Disney character.
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How similar is Stephanie Beatriz to Mirabel in "Encanto?" She told Looper about the process of discovering more of herself in Disney's animated film.
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Stephanie Beatriz and John Leguizamo formed a special bond while recording "Encanto." They spoke to Looper about super power wishes and representation.
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Diane Guerrero lends her voice to Disney's newest animated musical, "Encanto." She spoke to Looper about Disney princesses and how to play perfect characters.
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Faye Valentine is near and dear to many anime fans' hearts. Her original voice actor, Wendee Lee, had plenty to say about the new Netflix version of Faye.
