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Episodes – 77 WABC

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

The Thank You Dan and Alex Show broadcast on 77 WABC, a Cumulus Media owned-and-operated station, airs on Sundays from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. The show is hosted by Dan Gasby and his girlfriend Alex L. Dan is the husband of iconic lifestyle maven B. Smith, who suffers from early onset Alzheimer’s. She is cared for by Gasby, daughter Dana Gasby, and their five Italian Mastiffs at their home in East Hampton, Long Island. The Thank You Dan and Alex show discusses compelling stories about the reality of living as told by the hosts, celeb guests, and Gasby’s army of followers.

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Episode 17 - Stem Cells and Alzheimer's

March 25, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes

Chief executive officer and co-founder of The New York Stem Cell Foundation, Susan Solemen, sit down with Dan and Alex to discuss Stem Cells and Alzheimer's. The conversation branches off into recognizing symptoms and the effects of bullying. 

Episode 15 - Importance of Caregiving

March 18, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes

Dan & Alex recap their appearance on CBS This Morning and discuss the message they are trying to provide about caregiving, just how important it is and the challenges that come with.  Also joining the show this week is Ed Devoe, EVP of Burton Trend Public Affairs and policy advisor to the New Jersey Cannabis Association.  They discuss with Ed the future of marijuana and the possibility of legalization in New Jersey.

Episode 14 - Women’s History Month and the Differences in Everyone

March 11, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes

On this week’s edition of the Thank You Dan & Alex Show, they discuss the NY Stem Cell Foundation, how some diseases develop differently for certain ethnic groups and March being Women’s History Month.  Joining the show this week is Dr. Margaret Perick-Vance and her husband Jeffrey Vance.  

Episode 13 - Overcoming Challenges

March 04, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes

Dan & Alex are joined by former NFL player Ben Utecht and Jillian Capadecia, professor in the urology department at Mount Sinai Hospital.  Each discuss the different challenges they have faced in their lives and different careers and how they navigated to overcome.

Episode 12 - Brain Health & Treatment

February 25, 2019 14:29 - 49 minutes

Dan and Alex the work from the American Brain Foundation and all they’ve been doing to find cures for brain diseases.  This week they are joined by Gina Belafonte, the daughter of the legendary Harry Belafonte.

Episode 11 - Caregiving & Brain Health

February 18, 2019 07:03 - 49 minutes

This week Dan and Alex are joined by Brian McCourt, the CEO of The Able Network, discussing what The Able Network does and caregiving.  Dr. Michael Weiner of The Brain Health Registry also joins the show.

Episode 10 - The Controversy in the Public Eye about B, Alex & Dan

February 11, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes

Dan & Alex discuss their past week after being forced to face negative attention over their relationship and how they've handled it all.  They talk about their lives together, Dan caring for B, their family life and so much more.

Episode 9 - Dr. Oz

February 04, 2019 21:29 - 51 minutes

Dr. Oz joins Dan & Alex to discuss Alzheimer’s, caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease and caring for yourself.

Episode 7 - Looking Back on 2018

January 24, 2019 14:30 - 51 minutes

B’s further decline & the seizures, my Dad’s sickness & death in Germany. Caregiving, the importance of being active, good sleep and we start to address the race component. 

Episode 6 - 2 Days Before Christmas

January 24, 2019 14:28 - 49 minutes

Dan & B’s 26th Wedding Anniversary, their story, it’s significance and how life & the significance of holidays has changed, due to B’s decline.

Episode 8 - The importance of therapy and exercise to improve quality of life.

January 23, 2019 14:42 - 50 minutes

Revival of the TY Dan Show and how it started and now transitioned into our show, our story & our mission to raise awareness. The importance of therapy and exercise to improve quality of life. 

Episode 5 - Researching on the Brain

January 07, 2019 14:38 - 50 minutes

Dan & Alex are joined by Jane Ransom of the American Brain Foundation.  They discuss Jane’s work and funding research for brain disease, the difference between certain brain diseases, and keeping a positive approach to the many challenges faced.

Episode 4 - Life's Positives

January 06, 2019 15:00 - 51 minutes

Dan & Alex discuss the positive in life, and how important it is for YOU to care for yourself.

Episode 3 - The Holidays

January 03, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes

Dan & Alex discuss their personal lives through the holiday season, and Dan sheds light on the challenges faced when being a care giver.

Episode 2 - Loving Someone with Alzheimer's

January 02, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes

Dan & Alex look back at Dan meeting B, the struggle with her Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how meeting Alex helped him through.

Episode 1 - Dan & Alex Welcomes You

December 24, 2018 14:28 - 52 minutes

Welcome to  Thank You Dan & Alex show. On this episode, Dan and Alex discusses Dan’s life with B. Smith and the significance to Dan for this time of year.

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