The Danny and Riana Show

Danny and Riana
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Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña have lived and worked in the games industry for a combined 30+ years. What have they learned in that time? Life (like gaming) is better together! Join them on their journey through gaming conferences, red carpet events, baby milestones, marriage hurdles, and the occasional work update. Play along with game recommendations for busy parents and enjoy this seasoned couples’ sazón as they talk about their favorite memories, products, and experiences. Business Email: contact@dannyandriana.com

  1. 1d ago

    How Gaming’s Ultimate Power Couple Builds an Empire Together

    How Gaming’s Ultimate Power Couple Builds an Empire Together | Danny Peña & Riana Manuel-PeñaWhat happens when two ambitious leaders in the video game industry build a life, a business, and a legacy together without losing their individual identity? In this interview on Black Game Pro, host Leon sits down with gaming’s ultimate power couple: Danny Peña (Podcast Hall of Famer, host of Gamertag Radio, and voting jury member for The Game Awards) and Riana Manuel-Peña (former Xbox & G4 marketing lead, co-founder of DNR Media Consulting). Together, they dive deep into: How They Met & Built Together: Sliding into DMs during the pandemic, manifesting a Times Square billboard, and milestone stacking. Navigating Industry Ups & Downs: Supporting each other through layoffs, career transitions, and launching DNR Media Consulting. Knowing Your Worth: Why "yesterday's price is not today's price," turning down wrong opportunities, and staying true to your values. Giving Back & The Next Chapter: Their upcoming move to the Dominican Republic, supporting local Latin American game developers, and balancing family with ambition.

    How Gaming’s Ultimate Power Couple Builds an Empire Together

  2. Oct 14

    Why We’re Moving to the Dominican Republic BEFORE Our House is Built!

    Even though our new home in Punta Cana is still under construction, we’ve decided to move in December and rent for a year while our build is being finished. In this episode, we break down why we’re making the leap early—from helping our family acclimate, establishing dual citizenship, and building local credit to embracing a slower pace of life and saving on major living expenses compared to Los Angeles. Plus, we share our criteria for finding the perfect family-friendly rental in Punta Cana and reveal a HUGE milestone. We’d love to hear from you! Have you ever relocated abroad or rented in the Dominican Republic? Do you have tips or leads on Punta Cana rentals? Drop a comment below! In this episode, we talk about:-Why we’re moving to DR before our home construction is complete-The cost-of-living differences between LA and Punta Cana-Preparing our kids for school, language, and life in DR-What we’re looking for in a temporary rental property-Starlink internet, solar power, and backup generators in Punta Cana-OFFICIAL UPDATE: Breaking ground on our new home build!  Subscribe to follow along on our home build, family travel, and relocation journey! Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Share with anyone thinking about moving abroad! Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:Twitter/X/Instagram @godfree @therianampTikTok @godfree @_therianampListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Danny and Riana Show

    Why We’re Moving to the Dominican Republic BEFORE Our House is Built!

  3. Oct 8

    Designing Our Dream Home: Floor Plan Evolution Part 2

    Welcome back to Part 2 of our Floor Plan Evolution series on The Danny & Riana Show! In this episode, we continue breaking down the process of designing our dream villa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We dive into how our custom layout, room distribution, and outdoor spaces have evolved from initial concepts into our finalized vision. From spatial adjustments to interior and exterior design tweaks, see what goes into creating a home tailored for our family. Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:Twitter/X/Instagram @godfree @therianampTikTok @godfree @_therianampListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Danny and Riana Show

    Designing Our Dream Home: Floor Plan Evolution Part 2

  4. Oct 1

    Building Our Dream House: Floor Plan Evolution in Punta Cana (Part 1)

    In Part 1 of our Punta Cana villa design journey, we take you through the dramatic shift from our original house plan to our new triangular corner lot! We break down what we loved about the initial rectangular design, the reality of switching lot shapes, and the challenge of avoiding a shared duplex wall. Plus, we celebrate hitting 1,000 subscribers and share our thought process as we review the very first revisions with our builder, Grupo Joseda. Make sure to come back for Part 2 to see how we negotiated our lot boundaries and finalized our dream layout! Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:Twitter/X/Instagram @godfree @therianampTikTok @godfree @_therianampListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Danny and Riana Show

    Building Our Dream House: Floor Plan Evolution in Punta Cana (Part 1)

  5. Sep 24

    How We're Moving to Punta Cana: Packing, Budget, and Big News!

    In this episode, Danny & Riana went live to answer your burning questions about our upcoming international move to the Dominican Republic, life as gaming consultants, packing high-end tech, real estate realities, and preparing for a new baby! From international moving costs to internet speeds in Punta Cana and the origin of our family motto “Almost there!" here’s an unfiltered, unedited chat with our community.   Thank you all so much for hanging out and helping us push toward our 1,000 subscriber milestone! If you enjoyed this stream, please consider subscribing and sharing the journey. Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:Twitter/X/Instagram @godfree @therianampTikTok @godfree @_therianampListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: The Danny and Riana Show

    How We're Moving to Punta Cana: Packing, Budget, and Big News!

  6. Sep 17

    Raising Dominican American Kids Abroad

    In this episode of The Danny & Riana Show, Riana sits down with Danny for a candid conversation exploring cultural identity, heritage, and what it truly means to navigate life as a Dominican American. With their family's international move to Punta Cana just around the corner, Danny reflects on growing up between New York, Miami, and the Dominican Republic, the importance of raising bicultural children who honor their Black and Latino roots, and why immersing them in community, language, and the outdoors matters now more than ever. ​From growing up in public housing to building an influential career, Danny opens up about the opportunities America provided, the value of paying it forward, and what excites him most about this next chapter in the Caribbean. ​Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:Twitter/X/Instagram @godfree @therianampTikTok @godfree

    Raising Dominican American Kids Abroad

  7. Sep 9

    Buying Real Estate in the Dominican Republic vs USA Home Buying

    Buying and building a home in the Dominican Republic is a whole different world compared to navigating real estate in the United States! In this episode of The Danny and Riana Show, Danny recaps his recent trip to Gamescom in Germany before we dive into the real talk: how our experience building a new construction home in Punta Cana completely contrasts with buying and selling our home in Los Angeles, California. From no-escrow deals, developer payment schedules, and signing contracts in blue ink to realtor licensing differences and buying outright with no 30-year mortgage, we're sharing what we've learned so far. Plus, a massive milestone: we officially booked our one-way flights out of the US! Help us hit our goal of 1,000 subscribers and partner watch hours by clicking subscribe, letting the playlist roll, and dropping your questions below about expat life, remote work, and relocating to Punta Cana!  Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:Twitter/X/Instagram @godfree @therianampTikTok @godfree @_therianamp

    Buying Real Estate in the Dominican Republic vs USA Home Buying

  8. Aug 19

    We Officially Sold Our House! International Moving Day & Major Life Updates

    We are officially no longer homeowners! In this episode of The Danny & Riana Show, we take you behind the scenes of our international moving day as we pack up our three-story house to prepare for our move to the Dominican Republic. We share our full experience working with international movers (Global Relocations), essential packing and labeling tips for electronics and customs/import friction, downsizing furniture via Buy Nothing groups and donations, packing expensive gaming PCs, and the real hiccups we ran into along the way (like not grabbing our birth certificates!). Plus, stick around to the end for a very special ultrasound update of our baby boy and Danny’s upcoming trip to Gamescom in Germany! Got feedback for the show or want to ask Danny & Riana a question? Reach out at www.dannyandriana.com/contact or hit us up on socials:Twitter/X/Instagram @godfree @therianampTikTok @godfree @_therianamp

    We Officially Sold Our House! International Moving Day & Major Life Updates
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Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña have lived and worked in the games industry for a combined 30+ years. What have they learned in that time? Life (like gaming) is better together! Join them on their journey through gaming conferences, red carpet events, baby milestones, marriage hurdles, and the occasional work update. Play along with game recommendations for busy parents and enjoy this seasoned couples’ sazón as they talk about their favorite memories, products, and experiences. Business Email: contact@dannyandriana.com

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  • Creator
    Danny and Riana
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Danny and Riana
  • Show Website
    The Danny and Riana Show

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