I'm Daniel Drago, a community-focused audio producer, podcaster, and interviewer. I build intimate, engaging experiences for listeners and guests, shaping conversations into compelling stories with a collaborative, deadline-driven mindset. I also manage projects and live-event production, bringing ideas to life through strong scheduling, research, and hands-on production work. Beyond the mic and console, I thrive in team settings—coordinating guests, editors, and technicians to deliver polished episodes and memorable events. I love building community through sound and storytelling, and I bring a proactive, friendly approach to every project I lead or contribute to.…

Daniel Drago

I'm Daniel Drago, a community-focused audio producer, podcaster, and interviewer. I build intimate, engaging experiences for listeners and guests, shaping conversations into compelling stories with a collaborative, deadline-driven mindset. I also manage projects and live-event production, bringing ideas to life through strong scheduling, research, and hands-on production work. Beyond the mic and console, I thrive in team settings—coordinating guests, editors, and technicians to deliver polished episodes and memorable events. I love building community through sound and storytelling, and I bring a proactive, friendly approach to every project I lead or contribute to.…

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I’m Daniel Drago, a community-focused audio producer, podcaster, and interviewer. I build intimate, engaging experiences for listeners and guests, shaping conversations into compelling stories with a collaborative, deadline-driven mindset. I also manage projects and live-event production, bringing ideas to life through strong scheduling, research, and hands-on production work.

Beyond the mic and console, I thrive in team settings—coordinating guests, editors, and technicians to deliver polished episodes and memorable events. I love building community through sound and storytelling, and I bring a proactive, friendly approach to every project I lead or contribute to.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Host/ Producer/ Creator at 25 O’Clock Podcast
September 1, 2014 - Present
Manage all duties including guest scheduling, background research, pre-production, interviews, editing and editorial decisions, mixing, and hosting on the web. Lead biweekly and weekly release schedules for over nine years, featuring more than 250 guests and musicians across almost 300 episodes and 300+ hours of content.
Host/ Producer at Double Lives
January 1, 2020 - Present
Deep dive music podcast about live albums; hosting, producing, scheduling, editing, mixing, and research duties.
Guest Contributor, Guest Co-host at Your Next Favorite Band
January 1, 2022 - Present
Guest contributor, guest co-hosting, and technical advisor for Lehigh Valley music podcast.
Guest Contributor at Craic Radio (Philly Cam)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Guest contributor on Philly Cam’s Craic Radio.
Guest Contributor at WXPN 88.5 FM
January 1, 2020 - Present
Guest contributor to XPN Local program; on-air presence and editorial contributions.
College Radio Staff at WCVF 88.9 FM, Fredonia NY
April 1, 2004 - September 17, 2025
Responsible for feature articles, concert photography, music reviews for indie online zine; interviewed musicians; transcribed tapes; drafted and edited material; photographed concerts. Roles included Music Director (2000-2001), Program Director (2001-2002), on-air DJ (1998-2002), Teaching Assistant for Audio Production labs (2001-2002), and Community On-Air Member (2002-2004).
Stage Manager / House Sound at Fleisher Art Memorial Live Concert Series
January 1, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Stage management, house sound, equipment setup, sound checks, board operations, live concert recording (including editing and mixing).
Production and Technical Advisor at Girls Rock Philly
August 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Production and technical advisor for 2023 Girls Rock Philly Summer Camp, virtual teaching/mentoring students in music production and songwriting.
Production Manager at Rochester Lilac Festival
January 1, 2024 - Present
Festival production duties including stage and technical needs, artist hospitality, and logistics.
Production Assistant at Concerts at Point of the Bluff
December 31, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Venue production support, including sound engineering, daily operations and logistics, hospitality, and ticketing.
Additional Production & Engineering at Science History Institute
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Additional production and engineering for the institute’s podcast; contributed to live events and exhibit-related content. Attended 2020 AAAS Conference and managed live events; filming and photography for October 2023 Tokyo/Osaka exhibit content.
Production Manager / Live Sound at Fleisher Art Memorial Live Concert Series
January 1, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Stage and live sound responsibility including setup, sound checks, and live recording.
Production and Technical Advisor at Girls Rock Philly
August 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Production and technical advisor for 2023 Girls Rock Philly Summer Camp, virtual teaching/mentoring students in music production and songwriting.
Catering Supervisor at DuJour Catering
April 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025
Catering supervisor; event support, coordination, and service delivery.
Operations Manager at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
April 1, 2009 - September 17, 2025
Operations manager; overseeing daily operations, guest services, and staff coordination.
Task Force Chef at Sage Restaurant Group
February 28, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Task force chef; culinary operations support, kitchen coordination, and culinary project execution.
Freelance Project at Rock to the Future
January 1, 2020 - Present
Virtual teaching/mentoring for students in music production and songwriting at Philadelphia schools.
Production Manager at Rochester Lilac Festival
January 1, 2024 - Present
Production / Technical Advisor at Science History Institute
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Host/Producer/Creator at 25 O’Clock Podcast
September 1, 2014 - Present
Manage all duties, including guest scheduling, background research, pre-production, interviews, editing and editorial decisions, mixing, and hosting on the web. Biweekly and weekly release schedule for over nine years consecutively, featuring 250+ guests and musicians across almost 300 episodes and 300+ hours of content.
Host/Producer at Double Lives
January 1, 2020 - Present
Deep-dive music podcast focused on live albums; hosting, producing, scheduling, editing, mixing, and research.
Guest Contributor / Technical Advisor at Your Next Favorite Band
January 1, 2022 - Present
Guest contributor, guest co-hosting, technical advisor for the Lehight Valley Music podcast.
Guest Contributor at Craic Radio (PhillyCam)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Guest contributor.
Guest Writer/Contributor at Left Of the Dial
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Guest writer/contributor.
Staff Writer/ Photographer at WXPN 88.5 FM
September 1, 2006 - September 17, 2025
Responsible for feature articles, concert photography, music reviews for independent online music webzine. Interviewed musicians, transcribed tapes, drafted and edited material, shot and edited photos of concerts. Role based out of Philadelphia.
College Radio Staff at WCVF 88.9 FM, Fredonia NY
April 1, 2004 - September 17, 2025
On-air DJ; music director (2000-2001) and program director (2001-2002); segment and program producer (1998-2002); teaching assistant for audio production labs (2001-2002); community on-air member (2002-2004).
Task Force Chef, Butcher at Sage Restaurant Group
February 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Culinary leadership in event and kitchen operations; overseeing prep, execution, and quality for catering events.
Catering Supervisor at DuJour Catering
April 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025
Catering supervision, event support, and client coordination.
Operations Manager at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
April 1, 2009 - September 17, 2025
Restaurant operations management and coordination.
Production/Engineering for Podcast at Rock to the Future
January 1, 2020 - Present
Virtual teaching/mentoring of students in music production and songwriting for underserved Philadelphia schools.
Production Manager at Rochester Lilac Festival
December 31, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Festival production management, overseeing stage and tech needs, hospitality, and cash handling.
Production and Technical Advisor at Girls Rock Philly
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Production and technical advisor for 2023 Summer Camp; virtual teaching/mentoring in production and songwriting.
Production Assistant at Concerts at Point of the Bluff
December 31, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Venue production assistant; sound engineering, daily operations, hospitality, and ticketing.
Production/Engineering for Podcast at Science History Institute
December 31, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Additional production and engineering for the Institute's podcast; attended 2020 AAAS Conference and managed live events; filming and photography for exhibit and digital content (Tokyo/Osaka, Oct 2023).
Stage Manager / House Sound at Fleisher Art Memorial
January 1, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Stage management, house sound, equipment setup, sound checks, board operation, live concert recording, editing and mixing.

Education

Bachelor of English at SUNY College at Fredonia
August 25, 1998 - December 14, 2002
Associate of Arts at Community College of Philadelphia
January 6, 2015 - May 13, 2017
BA at SUNY College at Fredonia
August 1, 1998 - December 1, 2002
AAS Culinary Arts at Community College of Philadelphia
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017
BA in English/Communications at SUNY College at Fredonia
August 1, 1998 - December 1, 2002
AAS Culinary Arts at Community College of Philadelphia
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Education, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other