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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Joivan Wade has been a "Doctor Who" fan all his life. He revealed to Looper the one star from the show that he wants to join "Doom Patrol."
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"Cowboy Bebop" is full of unique characters, but Ed was progressive, especially during the anime's debut. The English voice cast gushed about Ed to Looper.
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Jennifer Tilly has worn many hats in the "Chucky" films. She spoke to Looper about taking her characters to TV for the new "Chucky" series.
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Joivan Wade has seen some serious stuff in "Doom Patrol." He chose the strangest part of Season 3 during an exclusive chat with Looper.
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"Cowboy Bebop" is one of the most influential anime ever created. The English voice cast spoke to Looper about the new Netflix series and their original roles.
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Joivan Wade has gone through many changes as Cyborg on Doom Patrol. He spoke to Looper about zombies, Cyborg's evolution, and how Doctor Who inspired him.
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Jennifer Tilly has become just as important as anyone to the "Chucky" series. Looper sat down with her to talk about horror's favorite bad girl.
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Scott Adkins is an unsung hero in the action genre. He recently told Looper that the next Jackie Chan is already working in movies today.
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Scott Adkins is following in the footsteps of Hollywood's action heavyweights. He sat down with Looper to discuss "One Shot" and other important issues.
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"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" is not is a recreation of the MCU incarnation of the team. So how does this game end for the titular heroes?
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Danielle Harris, former 'Halloween' star, confirms an eery rumor about a curse on the set of 'Halloween 5.'
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Return of the Living Dead Part II took the exact opposite route from its predecessor, standing out as a family-friendly zombie film with a kid hero.
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Harris opens up about her latest horror project -- and looks back on her stint in the "Halloween" franchise, plus much more.
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Here's how Bo Burnham: Inside and A Nightmare on Elm Street are linked to each other despite being from different eras and of different genres.
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"Dune" is one major 2021 movie that audiences should not expect to have a post-credits scene, and there is a very specific reason why.
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Season 1 of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building" ends with its central podcasters arrested for murder, and plenty of questions left unanswered.
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40 years after "History of the World, Part 1" hit theaters, audiences are, believe it or not, actually getting a "History of the World, Part II."
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What does Paul Atreides himself have to say about a Dune sequel?
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"Eternals" actress Gemma Chan reveals how she ended up playing two different characters in the MCU following her performance in "Captain Marvel."
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DC releases a new featurette about The Suicide Squad character Peacemaker, played by John Cena, which includes new interviews with Cena and director James Gunn.
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"Scream" is coming back, and it's bringing some old friends along for the terrifying ride. This first look will shock you in more ways than one.
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How annoying is it when behind-the-scenes details emerge to the public? Looper asked this question to horror master Jason Blum, and his answer was honest.
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The 'Hellraiser' reboot has found its Pinhead, and it's an exciting first for the series.
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Ahead of its upcoming, mid-October release, check out the new behind-the-scenes featurette for director David Gordon Green's "Halloween Kills."
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"Peaky Blinders" is approaching its final season, but what about the film coming afterwards? We now know when to expect it.
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The director of Arrival and the upcoming Dune adaptation has some thoughts on his Blade Runner sequel.
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Carl Tart's background in improv helped to prepare him for the cast of "Star Trek: Lower Decks." He spoke to Looper about resurrecting the Tamarians.