How New Hampshire’s Dan Larson turned YouTube channel Secret Galaxy from a hobby into a job

An extended conversation with New Hampshire’s Dan Larson whose successful KZbin channel “Secret Galaxy” features short documentaries about pop culture.

[@dariusq8894]

The secret is Dan's radio voice and the sharp writing. 😉

[@mediamonarchyplus]

and how much they slip in jason vorhees lol did you see the blip from IX in a recent one

[@StegoKing]

And the dope content.

[@beowulf1417]

Dude has a natural style for presenting. His intonation and prosody works so well together.

[@dennisrounds1996]

Yes, Toy Galaxy is now Secret Galaxy but!…. Is it Canon?

[@igeigeigeige]

I heard this comment

[@SpekkioMofW]

Maybe it's in the *clap clap* MULTIVERSE.

[@mediamonarchyplus]

*thunderbolts strike @@SpekkioMofW

[@philollenberg]

No, because this is Dan Larson the actor saying it, not Dan Larson the KZbin host. 😂

[@jam258420]

Yes yes it is 😁

[@machineman6498]

Easily one of, if not, THE best. Keeps it engaging, visually enjoyable, and genuinely good team.

[@abpsrp2000]

Been watching this show for years now. Big congrats to Dan and the crew for all the recognition yall are getting now! Well deserved.

[@christiancampagna2229]

I discovered Dan's channel about two years back. I believe I was watched "The History Of M.A.S.K.". Secret Galaxy is one of my favorite KZbin channels. Larson is just right on point with the movie, toy and cartoon nostalgia. He delivers it all in an informative, humorous and fun way. KZbin is over saturated by so much negative criticism. It is a virtual breeding ground for toxic fans. Secret Galaxy is the polar opposite. Everything is done in good taste. Dan and those behind Secret Galaxy should be an example to everyone else on social media. Keep it light and keep it fun.

[@natalie8212]

So well said! I'm a huge fan too, nostalgic without being sappy, and informative without playing up novelty.

[@machineman6498]

Agreed!

[@jonassevin9950]

As an author/illustrator inspired by the cartoons/movies/action figures of the 80s, I love how Secret Galaxy shows in-depth looks at all these intellectual properties, how they began, and how they changed over time.

[@RockU2Death5150]

Dan is the greatest. I've been watching his show forEVER.

[@johnstevens8763]

One of the best KZbin channels for old nerds like myself. And I say this with much love.

[@Statsy10]

I absolutely LOVE this channel! I hope more people continue to discover it.

[@r.josephgrundy1706]

It's been great, watching Toy Galaxy grow!

[@kstark321]

Def one of my favorite channels in this genre.

[@charlesjohnson7458]

I HOPE SG KEEPS DOING WHAT THEY'RE DOING!!!!

[@craigcharlesworth1538]

I've loved Toy Galaxy for years. I'm not so into the current format - I got on board when they were doing a lot more reviews rather than the longform videos focussing on a single property they seem to specialise in now - but Dan is such a warm, wholesome presence that even when the subject matter isn't of interest to me I'll sometimes still watch the episode just to spend 10 minutes in his company.

[@nathanielmoody3656]

God I had no idea they were from New Hampshire! Love what they do!

[@automatticcomics]

Met Dan at nytf pre lockdown. Been watching for years. Amazing journey

[@natalie8212]

This is so cool! I fell in love with this channel from the first video I stumbled upon. (The Garbage Pail Kids episode). Being a major collector, and terminal delver, i just loved how thorough, detailed and funny the presentation was. I also have collected 80's toys for 20 years, albiet, moreso the girls toys. I found myself watching every new episode because I share the same passion for the era even if its not necessarily something i personally collected. I love seeing this channel getting bigger ! And its no wonder I relate to the 'nerdy' enthusiasm because Dan is so personally involved with the subject matter. Not like some whos whole approach is " hey, remember this weid thing"? AWESOME to get an inside peek at such a great content creator, I really enjoyed this interview!

[@TiagoSeiler]

When I discovered their channel I spent a week consuming all the back catalogue. Now it's one of my YT subscription channels that I watch as soon as a new video is out.

[@rickrooks5060]

Love his channel! It’s really cool to see some of the classic commercials he plays in the videos on the channel.

[@NickMichalak]

Good interview. Just a quick audio note - Dan's voice is coming out of the left channel only, and the music is coming out of the right one only.

[@mediamonarchyplus]

it's an illustration, if you will, of dino media's death while interviewing the internet for last its shreds of cred

[@TheRatsCast]

Big fan of Dan Larson, Toy Galaxy, and now Secret Galaxy. So happy he got this interview. I only wish the editing was better. The music is too loud, and the audio on Dan is too low. I have to turn up the voice full blast to hear Dan over the music.

[@TheBestComicKing]

Pretty kewl to see him get this big

[@okcomputer0101]

Yeah, it's pretty rad.

[@rimjobledouche5201]

He's great. Secret Galaxy is a wonderful channel. I've been a fan for a long while.

[@Night-Mayor]

Dan is amazing. I started watching the toys but stayed for the in-depth reporting on nostalgic material. I found his secret galaxy material fascinating.

[@grahamcurran8744]

Love their channel always look forward to their videos

[@MichaelAlexKawa]

One of the best reviewers/personality on KZbin.

[@timvanboening9432]

My girlfriend and I watch all their videos and love them.

[@jasonpdsi]

Secret Galaxy (nee Toy Galaxy) has been a joy to watch, so many memories. And I even learn some things.

[@OldManTheseDays]

Top notch channel from Dan and Greg that nails it with sharp writing and top notch production value.

[@dragonflyradio127]

Congratulations Dan and Greg! Let's keep the channel growing.

[@StoneBasses]

great channel that revisits some of the best memories.

[@TheRandomINFJ]

Another gem outta NH ❤ Not to brag but we're so awesome.

[@methos1999]

Haha you are! Two other channels I watch are out of NH: Rich Rebuilds Undecided with Matt Ferrell

[@hkohles1gaming]

Secret galaxy truly is one of the best youtube channels

[@thechosen3332]

LOVE THIS GUY!!

[@SmooveToons]

Dan is the Man!

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

Dan is not too old for social media. All the best KZbinrs who review 80's stuff are 35+.

[@grizzlehorn7387]

Looking good Dan!

[@zepmarq]

Every Thursday I get my 80s nostalga fix, thanks to Toy Galaxy (I still call it that... Lol). It's a great channel with great retro vibes and clever writing. Thanks for the cool behind the scenes look. 😊 #gen_x

[@rockjock3]

I've loved their content when I first came across it. I've been subscribed to them, and the nostalgia trips always entertains me.

[@pmeloun]

Yes. Dan is a 10 out of 10 presenter.

[@michaelrlomax1977]

Great KZbin channel!

[@Greg-wz6fp]

Love secret (toy) galaxy..wife does 2…thank you so much Dan and Greg for the work yall do ..keep it up

[@francoispellerin4268]

love that guy !

[@tmoore2010]

Thank you for your Macross and Transformers: Car Robots coverage!

[@GozMaster]

Love this show.

[@LORDS.And.Hammers]

The GOAT 🙏🏽

[@moot6794]

Secret Galaxy is the best!

[@josephmayfield945]

Awesome - I love this dudes channel!

[@davewhitmore1958]

Dan is the man, KUDOS!

[@ixtrake]

If dan larson speaks, we listen....

[@amandacarter291]

Love this YT channel!

[@mccallosone4903]

great channel, been watching for years. keep it up fellas

[@StephenDukenski]

Love this channel

[@Loganopterix]

Love what he's done to find info on ips I felt like I was the only one that remembered.

[@okcomputer0101]

Dan the man 🤘🤩

[@justincosplay]

great interview, but .... was it canon ?!?!

[@Denis-tf8fl]

No!

[@mediamonarchyplus]

@@Denis-tf8flBut was it ... _beans_ canon?

[@Tkdbar]

Nice job, Dan

[@BonusEggs4Sale]

Dan's the man

[@tixmctivy]

hes from new hamster no wonder hes so awesome. first yes concert was in durham i think that is how ya spell it love that place. also first time i ever tried combos fn love em the pretzels. you rule dan and a cartoonist fn love ya bud thank you for all the extremley well made vids about our childhoods.

[@oliverkloshophdndrecords50]

I love Dan and Secret Galaxy, formerly Toy Galaxy

[@tylerbrunton7696]

That Boba Fett is the one I've had since I was little. Very cool!

[@meeces13]

well produced show~

[@jsttv]

Do something you love, and you’ll never work again.

[@ddohartaigh9687]

Nice, Secret Galaxy is a fun channel 😎

[@Jedi71]

Good dude.

[@AlthosWTF]

CBS boston needs to step up it's KZbin game. Not even a link to Dan's channel.

[@brianng8350]

Dan, I want to see your art!

[@mediamonarchyplus]

lol hey to my sg geeks

[@MJD81]

Whoever did the audio mix for this interview should be fired

[@esteva03]

I think the best or most fun episode was "The History of Pole Position". 🤣

[@briansinger5258]

Love the untelated Chuck E Cheeze stock reel. The video is 8 minutes. Lol.

[@CaptPostmod]

Nobody asked him if he's really Xander Harris transported over to our dimension in the multiverse.

[@artyman60]

How come you don't talk about your time at the steeplegate mall?

[@Cre8Lounge]

Galaxy Animation

[@theneondino]

So wait, he's not from Duluth?

[@Samlowry27B-6]

Why is the sound so awful on this....great to see dan though

[@sadie9728]

But is it canon??

[@Psyclonus7]

Hey! He CAN speak like a normal human being and not a KZbin trope!

[@GreatPlanet-n7n]

boomers have no idea that KZbin is a thousand times bigger than any TV station. People under 40 do not even watch TV, they watch KZbin.

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

Ok? Not sure why you're attacking old people for.

[@michaels9595]

But you'll see quite a number of older folks in the comment sections

[@BonusEggs4Sale]

Zoomers have no idea Gen Xers are not boomers. Latter-day Gen Xers/Xillennials made the internet what it is today and don't need to have its impact explained to them.

[@BonusEggs4Sale]

@@user-vi4xy1jw7e Kids today think the children of boomers are boomers, it's wild that the term no longer has any meaning

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

@@BonusEggs4Sale Exactly. I'm a younger millennial who has a parent that's a boomer. Lol

[@loganlangor6767]

This guy was a huge customer at my work the gay bdsm store.