Rob and Dan's Podcast

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Two lifelong creators of the performing arts, ballet dancer and choreographer Rob Royce and director/playwrite Dan Kehde, bring listeners into the ridiculous reality of making art in the real world. Sometimes humorous, sometimes frustrating, always honest, the duo deals with everything from personal hygiene to mental health to dealing with irate performers, absurd venues, perfect shows gone awry and sure flops that somehow make the grade.

  1. 6D AGO

    Talent's Obligations: The Right Thing?

    We discuss the responsibility of the artist to use their talents for what they perceive as good, or necessary. A tough subject.

    54 min

  2. FEB 5

    Tragedy and Legacy

    Rob speaks of the loss of his father. We open the discussion of the new ballet based on the music of Mark Scarpelli

    53 min

  3. JAN 30

    Art, Depression, Weather, and AI

    Rob and Dan wander through the January doldrums. Even artists go through this... You?

    56 min

  4. JAN 24

    Joys And Curses of Parameters

    Rob and Dan discuss the value of seeing the work in a single glance, or part of the work, or a glimpse of part of the work. It's hard to explain ...

    55 min

  5. JAN 16

    Pacing and Sonic Ectoplasm

    Do we alter pacing to match the sonic ectoplasm of the room, or city, or country in which we perform?

    54 min

  6. JAN 8

    Creative Terrors

    What terrors lurk behind our creative minds? More than just demons--some might pass but others are with us forever. Is it because we're creators, or just mentally unstable? An unforgettably honest and resonant episode all artists should hear.

    54 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    Fear, Futures, A Loss

    The art of fighting fear, accepting the future with the confidence of creativity, and finding a muted joy in the loss of a friend.

    54 min

  8. 12/20/2025

    Guest Artist Meish. Defining By-Passers

    What do you call the folks by passing the arts booths at festivals? Numb browsers? Graphic Artist Meish Claus joins Dan for a lively discussion of a the differences between graphic and performing arts. All while Rob is out doing Nutcracker in America's Heartland,

    55 min
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Two lifelong creators of the performing arts, ballet dancer and choreographer Rob Royce and director/playwrite Dan Kehde, bring listeners into the ridiculous reality of making art in the real world. Sometimes humorous, sometimes frustrating, always honest, the duo deals with everything from personal hygiene to mental health to dealing with irate performers, absurd venues, perfect shows gone awry and sure flops that somehow make the grade.

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  • Creator
    Dan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dan
  • Show Website
    Rob and Dan's Podcast