Thanksgiving with Peter Dankelson: Music, Positivity, and Finding Inspiration | HOG POD Podcast

🎙️ Join hosts Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, and Pete Jansons as they welcome special guest Peter Dankelson to the HOG POD Podcast! Peter shares his incredible journey as a musician and advocate for the Children's Craniofacial Association (CCA). From performing with legends like Tracy Guns and Glenn Hughes to inspiring audiences through his story of overcoming challenges, Peter proves that music and positivity can change lives.

🍗 Highlights include Thanksgiving plans, recruiting for bands, hilarious banter, and heartfelt gratitude for viewers. Tune in for an episode filled with laughs, stories, and meaningful messages.

HOG POD Podcast Notes / Key Moments
0:00 - Introduction
2:39 - Burn: Peter Dankelson joins Mike Dermont
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6:52 - Peter Dankelson’s Instagram Feed
Instagram: instagram.com/peterdankelson
11:38 - CCA: Children’s Craniofacial Association is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Nationally and internationally, CCA addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial conditions.
12:40 - Pete's Diary Band
petesdiary.com
14:29 - CCA’s mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences.
18:04 - How did Peter Dankelson get started in music?
19:54 - School of Rock Libertyville
schoolofrock.com/locations/libertyville
20:17 - Pete Jansons realizes that he and Peter Dankelson were in the same School of Rock with Jay Martini.
23:37 - Pete's Diary Band Hiatus
26:05 - What does Peter Dankelson need help with to get a band together?
26:47 - When you start a band from scratch, what do you recruit first?
30:00 - Where do you go to find new bandmates?
31:21 - If you sing and play an instrument, should you get a double share of band pay?
31:45 - Pino Farina reference
YouTube: • Pino Farina on Band Reunions, Origina...
32:16 - How do you determine where the band practices?
34:06 - Peter Dankelson has over 500,000 followers on TikTok
TikTok: tiktok.com/@petesdiary
35:13 - Peter Dankelson’s Angus Young video and costume for Halloween
37:49 - Peter Dankelson got to play with some of the musicians who influenced him, like Glenn Hughes
Facebook: facebook.com/glennhughesonline
41:10 - Tracii Guns story
Facebook: facebook.com/traciiguns
42:56 - Joe Bonamassa
jbonamassa.com
45:38 - Peter Dankelson should play the Coterie Motown Show on January 19
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49:20 - Pete Dankelson's Social Handles:
Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dankelson
Facebook: facebook.com/petedank
Facebook: facebook.com/PetesDiary
TikTok: tiktok.com/@petesdiary
40:53 - Merch shop: Buy an album or shirt.
40:53 - Pete Dankelson’s charity work and Pete's Diary story.
52:10 - Book: Wonder
amazon.com/Wonder-R-J-Palacio/dp/0375969020
56:32 - WKRP Les Nessman Turkey reporting
1:00:12 - What’s everyone doing for Thanksgiving?
1:02:28 - What is the most underrated Thanksgiving dinner dish?
1:04:10 - Broken Oar Turkey Testicle Festival
1:04:43 - Bongo Mike Shows: Concert for George, Friday, November 29, Arcada Theater. Black Diamonds Session Show, Wooden Nickel, December.
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1:05:18 - Prince takes over “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
YouTube: • 2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently...
1:13:30 - Thanksgiving message
1:14:10 - Beth Miller: What we are thankful for
1:15:50 - Try #2 for Thanksgiving message

📌 Links and Resources:
Follow Peter Dankelson on TikTok: tiktok.com/@petesdiary
Pete's Diary Website: petesdiary.com
Children's Craniofacial Association: ccakids.org

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Guest Biography: Peter Dankelson
Peter Dankelson has been called “A champion of the human spirit” by Stevie Dacanay of the band Buckcherry and a “Difference maker in life” by Mike Babcock, NHL Head Coach (2002–2019).

Peter motivates audiences to live their best life by choosing a positive mindset and finding self-acceptance. He shares his medical journey with Goldenhar Syndrome, living life with a facial difference, and overcoming his hearing loss and other disabilities to teach himself how to play the guitar. Peter demonstrates how music helps him express his emotions and encourages audiences to find their own creative outlet.