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.

[@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 😁

[@beowulf1417]

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

[@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!

[@machineman6498]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@r.josephgrundy1706]

It's been great, watching Toy Galaxy grow!

[@Statsy10]

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

[@charlesjohnson7458]

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

[@MichaelAlexKawa]

One of the best reviewers/personality on KZbin.

[@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.

[@kstark321]

Def one of my favorite channels in this genre.

[@rickrooks5060]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@automatticcomics]

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

[@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

[@TheBestComicKing]

Pretty kewl to see him get this big

[@okcomputer0101]

Yeah, it's pretty rad.

[@OldManTheseDays]

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

[@nathanielmoody3656]

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

[@hkohles1gaming]

Secret galaxy truly is one of the best youtube channels

[@StoneBasses]

great channel that revisits some of the best memories.

[@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

[@GozMaster]

Love this show.

[@pmeloun]

Yes. Dan is a 10 out of 10 presenter.

[@dragonflyradio127]

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

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

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

[@TheINFJChannel]

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

[@methos-ey9nf]

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

[@moot6794]

Secret Galaxy is the best!

[@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.

[@grizzlehorn7387]

Looking good Dan!

[@SmooveToons]

Dan is the Man!

[@amandacarter291]

Love this YT channel!

[@thechosen3332]

LOVE THIS GUY!!

[@michaelrlomax1977]

Great KZbin channel!

[@tmoore2010]

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

[@Greg-wz6fp]

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

[@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.

[@tylerbrunton7696]

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

[@ixtrake]

If dan larson speaks, we listen....

[@Tkdbar]

Nice job, Dan

[@francoispellerin4268]

love that guy !

[@josephmayfield945]

Awesome - I love this dudes channel!

[@LORDS.And.Hammers]

The GOAT 🙏🏽

[@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.

[@mccallosone4903]

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

[@meeces13]

well produced show~

[@davewhitmore1958]

Dan is the man, KUDOS!

[@Loganopterix]

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

[@StephenDukenski]

Love this channel

[@justincosplay]

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

[@Denis-tf8fl]

No!

[@mediamonarchyplus]

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

[@BonusEggs4Sale]

Dan's the man

[@Jedi71]

Good dude.

[@okcomputer0101]

Dan the man 🤘🤩

[@oliverkloshophdndrecords50]

I love Dan and Secret Galaxy, formerly Toy Galaxy

[@AlthosWTF]

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

[@ddohartaigh9687]

Nice, Secret Galaxy is a fun channel 😎

[@brianng8350]

Dan, I want to see your art!

[@jsttv]

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

[@esteva03]

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

[@mediamonarchyplus]

lol hey to my sg geeks

[@briansinger5258]

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

[@MJD81]

Whoever did the audio mix for this interview should be fired

[@CaptPostmod]

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

[@user-hc9qv9yb9m]

Galaxy Animation

[@artyman60]

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

[@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!

[@user-vv7hb8ok2f]

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.