Dan Carlin
| Dan Carlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1965 |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Show | Common Sense |
| Show | Hardcore History |
| Country | United States |
| Parents | Lynn Carlin and Ed Carlin |
Dan Carlin (born 1965) is an American political commentator and podcaster. Once a professional radio host, Carlin eventually took his show to the Internet, and he now hosts two popular independent podcasts: Common Sense and Hardcore History.
Carlin obtained a B.A. in History from the University of Colorado Boulder. He broke into the television news business in Los Angeles in the late 1980s. He has worked as a television news reporter, an author, a columnist, and a radio talk show host. No longer broadcasting on terrestrial radio, Carlin has achieved recognition in internet radio, podcasting, and the blogosphere. Currently, he hosts two popular podcasts.
Carlin is the son of Academy Award nominated actress Lynn Carlin and film producer Ed Carlin.
Carlin lives in Eugene, Oregon. He is a former reporter for KVAL-TV.
Common Sense is similar in scope to several Carlin-hosted radio programs that aired between 1994 and 2004. The shows highlight his independent political views, his sense of humor, and unique communication style. He has described his political philosophy as "Neoprudentist," taking a skeptical approach to evaluation of the current political trends and forces. He fosters discussion by developing and presenting self-deprecating ("Martian") thought experiments on solutions to current problems. The podcasts are said to be broadcast "almost live from the end of runway two here at the Emerald International Airport."
"Common Sense" was nominated for a Podcast Award in the Politics/News category in 2012 and 2013.
Carlin’s podcasts are hardly reminiscent of the dry history lectures you might remember from school. Carlin puts the “hardcore” in Hardcore History by focusing his narratives on the most violent and dramatic moments in human history, filling his show with colorful anecdotes that were most likely left out of your high school history class.
Hardcore History is Carlin's forum for exploring topics throughout world history. The focus of each episode varies widely from show to show but they are generally centered on specific historical events and are discussed in a "theater of the mind" style. New episodes are released approximately every two to five months.
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