No one, and I mean, no one, can tell a story in the engaging way Dan does. While this story is sad, it’s incredibly compelling.

I came across the hysterical show and have been binge listening to all his shows now. Im sorry to hear about Richard but I truly understand how he went about things. To be honest I would have done things the exact same way. Saying goodbye is what people would want, but for once it sounds like he did something for himself after years of playing a role for everyone else. Fly high Richard.

Richard Simmons did not go missing. He wanted to stay out of the spotlight. This podcast directly contradicts Richard’s wishes and exploits his name and likeliness without Richard’s consent. It feels icky to me.

Great investigative podcast. RIP Richard Simmons, 76, natural causes.

or perhaps, "Dan Projects A Bunch of Unsubstantiated Motives On Richard Simmons And Draws Self-serving Conclusions About Simmons Life Which Are Repeatedly Dispelled By Everyone Else" should be the title of this podcast series. Simmons manager tells you that this series made Simmons life more difficult, calling his decisions into question. I'm very surprised, Dan, that it never occurred to you that Richard Simmons was basically on the clock every moment he appeared in public, or in private, essentially performing. Do people constantly harangue you on nights and weekends and on vacation and holidays to write a bunch of podcasts for free? (I know it's not even close to the same, but for christ-sake. Of course you "liked it"--this is entirely for you).

Dan we need a recent update stat!!

Recently he has been posting daily messages to his page. I wonder is this him? Is he slowly coming back out?

I was totally invested. I’ll just say. The one who helps 10,000 people today is a hero. No matter if they never help again tomorrow. That said: It is hard to really know people like Richard. They truly care and see people. For most of us that is so rare that we feel it must be love. The only thing is no one truly saw him in return, only the love was seen and it led to an imbalance. Nobody’s fault. But the weight of 10000 feathers will still crush you. Soooo Bye, Girl Bye Richard Simmons! You’re a wonder!

What kind of person fabricates lies about someone, then tells anyone who will listen? All while simultaneously claiming to love them? Not a good person! This is shameful. Disgusting. Simmons retired. He wants to relax, be alone, dial it down. SO?!? Why would anyone think he owed them an explanation as to how he he spends his time? This guy spits all over Simmons’ reputation while calling himself his friend. It’s repulsive. He literally uses him. Preys on him like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Which is why Richard has cut off all contact with him and the NYT’s wrote an article calling out Dan as morally bankrupt. Don’t waste your time listening to this. It ends with Dan telling you Richard is not missing. He ends by telling you he’s fine, healthy, happy, and fit. What a shameful scam!

I’m 42 years old. I know of Richard Simmons I remember seeing his dancing to the oldies when I was a kid but I was never a fan. I remember seeing some clips of him on TMZ more recently. i’m not sure what inclined me to listen to this podcast, but I’m glad I did. It’s a story of a very kind man that I never knew the impressions he made on so many people. It’s an amazing lesson and I think everybody should hear it. I love it.