ep1 Dan Mangan is still nice

Almost Famous Enough

ep1 Dan Mangan is still nice
published January 23, 2025
01:47:55

In this episode of Almost Famous Enough, Glen Erickson hosts a candid conversation with Dan Mangan, an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Vancouver, British Columbia. The discussion covers Dan's decorated music career, his life balancing fatherhood, and his hands-on approach to managing merchandise and content creation. They explore the evolution of Dan's artistic style, the impact of social media on music marketing, and reflect on significant milestones like winning Juno awards and being shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. Mangan candidly shares his experiences with industry expectations, disappointing tours, and the challenges of staying genuine in a career that oscillates between public acclaim and personal fulfillment. They also dive into Dan's personal strategies for maintaining hope and gratitude amidst the struggles, emphasizing the importance of being genuine and making meaningful connections with fans. The episode wraps up with Glen reflecting on Dan's influence in the music industry and their shared experiences, providing a heartwarming end to an insightful dialogue.

Guest website: https://danmanganmusic.com/
Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmanganmusic
Guest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/danmanganmusic

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough
Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

00:00 Introduction to Dan Mangan

01:10 A Day in the Life of Dan Mangan

02:15 The Reality of Being an Artist Today

06:18 Early Career Struggles and Breakthroughs

08:15 The Journey to Success

10:07 The Relentless Pursuit of Success

11:32 Navigating the Music Industry

16:01 The Challenges of Sustaining a Music Career 21:06 Reflections and Lessons Learned

30:54 The Impact of Club Meds

35:52 Struggles and Uncertainty in Music

37:24 Questioning Artistic Purpose

38:56 Finding Authenticity in Music

40:51 The Power of Authenticity

41:47 The Struggle with Self-Worth

42:26 Embracing Vulnerability and Connection

43:07 Finding Fulfillment in Music

46:54 Rediscovering 'Robots'

54:19 Evolution of Vocal Style

01:02:26 The Importance of Kindness

01:09:23 Hope and Mindfulness in Life and Music

01:10:09 Finding Hope in Everyday Moments

01:16:09 Contemplating the Universe and Our Place in It

01:16:49 Finding Beauty and Value in Everyday Life

01:18:00 The Importance of Making Others Feel Good

01:19:33 Reflections on Personal Encounters and Generosity

01:26:43 Post-Fame: Discussing Music and Personal Conne

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Conversation with Dan Mangan (00:01:10)

3. Post-Fame with Alexi (01:26:43)