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
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, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and reflections on the bond that made Hey Dude so special. As part of the most complete and definitive interview with the Hey Dude cast ever, this episode delivers an emotional...
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 show who played a pivotal role in reuniting the cast with Joe Torres after all these years. Together, they share heartfelt behind-the-scenes stories, personal reflections, and unique insights from their...
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 Torres and the reactions from the cast who joined us on this journey. This episode is a tribute to the show that sparked it all, the friends and fans who supported us, and the unforgettable moments we captured...
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 how two key pieces of information came together to help them locate Joe Torres, the elusive actor who portrayed Danny Lightfoot on Hey Dude.
As they prepare for Joe’s appearance at SplatCon, Luke and Joh...
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 and our plans to attend. Additionally, we share some of the questions we hope to ask the Hey Dude cast, including the mystery of Joe Torres’ whereabouts.
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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 insi...
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 found photos of Joe Torres looking suave during his high school years.
We also discuss recent findings from Tucson newspapers about the local casting process for Hey Dude, providing more context to Joe Torres’ in...
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 discuss a memorable moment from Hey Dude where Ted gets pushed into the water trough for horses, and we reminisce about one of David Lascher’s first lines on the show, where he calls out to Joe Torres.
Additionally, w...
“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 Dude.” Join Luke and John as they recount their fond memories of watching “Hey Dude,” a show about teenagers working on a dude ranch in Arizona, and explore why it left such a significant mar...
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