Danny Elfman
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Danny Elfman has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Apr 2025 on SmartLess. Suggested jokingly as a hypothetical president in the film's world; prompts discussion of his composing career.
Daniel Robert Elfman is an American film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician. He came to prominence as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the new wave band Oingo Boingo in the early 1980s. Since scoring his first studio film in 1985, Elfman has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores as well as compositions for television, stage productions, and the concert hall.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Composer and musician |
| Affiliation | Oingo Boingo (former), film scoring |
| Field | Music, Composition |
How do different shows talk about Danny Elfman?
2 shows discussed Danny Elfman in these episodes.
- How Did This Get Made? — 1 episode
I think Danny Elfman would be a good president.
Double Dragon LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee) - SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about Danny Elfman on podcasts?
Danny Elfman came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made?.
What is Danny Elfman mentioned alongside?
Danny Elfman is most often mentioned alongside Paul Scheer, Jack in the Box and Alyssa Milano.
Mentioned together: Paul Scheer, Jack in the Box, Alyssa Milano, Jason Manzoukas, Jacob Patrick, 3M, New Angeles, Los Angeles, Party of Five, Super Mario Brothers