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Tom Kelly maintains the grave of a long passed away friend, John McCann. In the middle of reflecting on his own life . . . Tom remembers and plays a clip where John . . . brought Tom down a notch on their old podcast "This Show Again".

It's Personal Space Day!  Loren Raye joins for HOLIDAY Last minute and fun!  What is a "Safe Transaction Zone"?  Tom goes through conversation starting screen caps!  And yes, "Sex Toys and Violence" is our attention grabbing title!  Why?  You'll have to listen to find out.

Note: Audio Issues Get Resolved Half Way Through. Tom celebrates International Women’s Day at work . . . and also by getting rejected by a dating app match. Plus so much more. Show Notes: Steve’s Son’s “Indie Gogo” for his film https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/strangers-to-strangers#/

Tom faces the ultimate "midlife crisis" moment: the colonoscopy. The recommended age for getting a colonoscopy was lowered from 50 to 45 because colorectal cancer cases are on the rise among young and middle-age people. What is the prep like? What could have been better? Get the scoop on the poop right here!

While performing at the Rye Comedy Club, Tom Kelly encounters a woman who is bitter that her friend did not have her as a bridesmaid on her wedding day? In this mix of stand up comedy and podcast, Tom Kelly asks "What does the size and composition of a wedding party say about the couple?"

Show Notes:

See The Play: Hitlers Taste Testers The Play Michelle Kholos Brooks Twitter: MKholosBrooks 

Tom Kelly discusses silly topics while driving around Florida in a Mustang convertible. Should a woman go on a Cessna plane as a first date? Did Tom's "friend" save a dog's life at the airport? How was Tom's Florida wedding? Rental Car tips!

DEBBIE GIBSON is on the show . . . for about 30 seconds. But we'll take it! How was the Winterlicious show? PLUS why New Park Pizza in Howard Beach Queens is the best pizza in New York City and why you'll never experience it! 

Chris Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo, Attorney General Letitia James and others who are annoying Tom Kelly this week.  All in the garb of Kate Nash's song Stop Being A D*Head.

Show Notes

Kate Nash's Instagram

Kate Nash's Stop Being A D*Head on YouTube Music

Kate Nash's We Get On on YouTube Music

What started as a podcast about Pauly Shore starring in the Richard Simmons biopic gets derailed into a first hand account of Norm MacDonald's ill fated stand up performance at May Weekend 1998. - John Mulhall recounts the story of Norm's first performance the Saturday after he got fired from Saturday Night Live. - Plus A Game: Pauly Shore or Richard Simmons

Tom Kelly is joined by his high school friend Warren.  Warren is a registered therapist.  Warrend and Tom discuss What’s the difference between being lazy and laid back?

Show Notes:

Instagrammer Tom Had Scheduled: Caitlin O’Connor

Tom Kelly catches up. Tom talks about an upcoming interview with Dave Blass from Star Trek: Picard. ALSO . . . Tom makes fun of a Sugar Daddy and his Sugar Babies in the audience. Perhaps he gets too mean? Also . . . the podcast ends with a staring contest!  Let's see how that sounds on the audio version!

Tom Kelly asks “When is the moment when you stop asking if you did a good job?” General Colin Powell’s 13 Rules. Plus 8 Questions To Call Yourself Out On.

Ryan Zeitz is a stand-up comedian and bipolar mental health advocate based out of Toronto, Ontario.  He leads standup comedy classes for people struggling with depression.  As a professional comedian Tom Kelly questions the value of such classes as Ryan and Tom discuss whether performing stand up is the cause of depression or the cure.

This is a walk and talk episode filmed with some new toys.

Audio: DJI Mic

Video: iPhone 13 Pro Max with Osmo 6 Selfie Stick Gimbel.

Ryan Zeitz Instagram:

Ivan Decker, Comedian Ryan Admires:

Show Notes:

Comedian Jen Kirkman on Twitter

Tom Kelly gets the BEST PARKING SPOT in all of Long Island.  Plus Tom  creates a magical moment for a boy with a metal detector and fights off two dog wielding Karens to save a flock of Piping Plovers.

Show Notes:

Rob Dial's Podcast: The Mindset Mentor

Tom Kelly’s mentor and friend Janette Barber of Rosie O’Donnell Show fame returns! Why does Facebook think Tom Kelly is gay? One of Tom’s TikToks is going viral. Plus what did we think of the Dave Chapelle controversy?

What would you do if you moved into a new apartment and found an urn of human ashes in the closet?

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Do you wash your Apple Watch in the dishwasher?

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What is microcheating?

Matt Ruby writes Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian which is a newsletter that offers standup comedy philosophy, advice, and links from comedy greats. Matt talks with Tom Kelly about how writing a newsletter about the craft of comedy made him a better comedian!

Show Notes

Matt's Funny How Newsletter:

The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby

Matt Ruby's Instagram 

While asking why are all of the names of the Long Island hospitals changing . . . Tom has the microphone ripped out of his hand by an elderly man who is mad that Tom didn't know the new name of a hospital. - Plus a Massapequa mom thinks there are more Karens in Massapequa than Tom thinks.

Whitney Uland, is a TikToker, queer filmmaker, and life coach who believes that "celebrity energy" is a real thing. She argues that celebrities emit a different type of energy that can be harnessed to achieve success in any field.

Whitney explains that celebrity energy is not just about fame or popularity. It's about having a certain presence and charisma that draws people to you. She says that this energy can be cultivated through a combination of factors, including self-confidence, authenticity, and a positive outlook on life.

We discuss how celebrity energy can be a resource used to break through creative and professional barriers. Whitney shares her own experiences of using this energy to achieve success in her clients. She also offers some tips on how you can start to cultivate your own celebrity energy.

Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to live a more fulfilling life, this episode is packed with insights that can help you achieve your goals.

Show Notes:

Whitney’s TikTok:

Whitney’s Instagram:

Whitney’s Abundant Artist Coaching:

A great weekend of Tom Kelly sneaking a Covid test out of the house. Will Tom test positive for Covid? What does it mean when you send your best? What is the bar in your town that you always "wind up at"? Plus a tour of Jones Beach Field 6 and Tom Rains On Parades!

Where do you want to be in a year?  Serial Entrepreneur Kim Perell helps you “jump” towards the dream you’ve been afraid to pursue! 

Show Notes:

Kim’s Website

Buy Kim’s Book:

Kim’s Instagram:

How You Doing? Janette Barber returns to talk with Tom Kelly about the end of the Wendy Williams Show. What was Wendy’s impact on daytime TV? Plus nice stories about Sherri Shepherd and what would happen when Tom would tell Wendy Williams jokes at TV shows. Plus: Janette finds an expensive purse in the trash.

An AAR is a military term for "AFTER ACTION REVIEW".  Tom reviews the "actions" of his friends Tony and Karin's wedding!

Is it appropriate to give a donation in lieu of a wedding gift? Tom Kelly calls his friend Karin to tell her that he is making a donation with her wedding gift. How will she handle it? PLUS some times that Tom was not welcome at weddings. Quinnipiac University's Father Lou Scholarship Fund Click View All Programs and select Father Louis Evangelisto Scholarship Fund.

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1656/giving/interior.aspx?sid=1656&gid=2&pgid=509&cid=1244 

Mary Santora is an alcoholic and compulsive gambler who does stand up.  She has made a career out of turning a difficult life into entertainment as a stand up comedian and cohost of Cleveland’s Alan Cox Show.  Now, she is risking a relationship with her boyfriend and her career to move to New York City to double down on her comedy.  Tom asks “is this the beginning of a dream come true or a disaster waiting to happen.”

Instagram: MarySantoraComedy

Website: MarySantora.com

Kim Murstein is a 25 year old who hosts a dating podcast with her 79 year old grandmother Grandma Gail. ExcuseMyGrandma Tiktok has over 175,000 subscribers! What are the commonalities in dating advice for two very different generations of women.

Show Notes:

Excuse My Grandma Podcast on Apple Podcasts

Excuse My Grandma on Instagram @ExcuseMyGrandma

Excuse My Grandma on Tiktok: ExcuseMyGrandma

Tom Kelly addiction to sweets catches up to him as he accidentally consumes way too many edibles and gets high for the first time . . . as an adult. Tom shares a funny yet also scary experience that may be educational for friends who go out as edible THC and marijuana becomes more commonplace

Tom pontificates on what he has learned in Los Angeles while driving a rented Ford Mustang convertible.

Janette Barber is a former Sirius XM radio and Food Network host. She was a Supervising Producer and Head Writer at the Rosie O'Donnell Show. She is a New York Times best selling author. She was a stand up comedian and mentor to Tom Kelly. She talks to Tom about the importance of not just keeping it real but creating a "Perception of Success."

Podcasting From New York Street, Tom Kelly gives a quick update on all of the good things going on during his trip to California. Is an athletic date a good idea for an aspirationally athletic man? Tom talks about hiking with @NikkiDelventhal back at Sleeping Giant in Connecticut and kayaking with another friend at Marina DelRay.

In this episode, Tom dives into the vibrant LGBTQ+ history of Brooklyn with third-generation family friend and distant cousin, Hugh Ryan. Hugh, author of the acclaimed book "When Brooklyn Was Queer," takes us on a journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of queer life in the borough from the 1850s to World War II and beyond.

Hugh shares fascinating insights into the hidden stories of LGBTQ+ individuals, from Walt Whitman's era to the women who contributed to the Brooklyn Navy Yard during wartime. Join us as we uncover the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of a community often overlooked in mainstream narratives.

After the podcast was recorded it was announced that Elliot Page will be executive producer of the virtual reality-based adaptation of "When Brooklyn Was Queer." This groundbreaking project promises to bring the centuries-old history of queer Brooklyn to life in a whole new dimension.

A simple and contemplative episode 400 . . . what has Tom learned from podcasting.  Plus a huge magic mirror!  Did you make the list?

Tom Kelly reflects on muted reaction to the death of OJ Simpson.  And in a weird coincidence also reflects on the complicated relationship comedians had with Anthony DiNapoli, owner of the former Ha! Comedy Club on West 46^th Street.

Tom’s friend Jack joins the podcast, and today they are broadcasting from Jack’s Cigar Bar Man Cave.  How did Tom do at the Yacht Club?  Is Blue Bottle Coffee better than Starbucks and 7-11?  Is Tom’s sleep apnea test going to kill him?  Tom realizes he have been kinder to someone who asked for SNL tickets.  Jack shares his advice for dealing with idiots.

Ryan Peterson is living his dream working as a News Anchor at WTEN in Albany, NY. Ryan shares some of the reasons why his newscast has thrived as the media evolves. Plus what does an actual morning newscaster think of Apple TV’s Morning Show.

Show Notes:

Ryan Peterson's Instagram: PetersonWTEN

Ryan's Brewery Tee Shirt: Northway Brewing Co

Coffee Ryan Turned Tom Onto: DeathWishCoffee

Tom Kelly talks with his college friend author and history professor Phil Goduti.  Phil shares stories about how race issues in 1996 affected their time together at Quinnipiac University.  Plus Phil delves into thoughts about Martin Luther King, Robert F Kennedy, and how John F Kennedy dated a Danish spy.

Show Notes:

Phil's Book On Kindle: RFK and MLK: Visions of Hope, 1963-1968 

The WNBA’s Brittney Griner traded for the Merchant of Death.  Is it possible to be happy for the Griner family and still think it was an awful deal?  Are there any good things that can come out of such a deal for America? Also, the number one question on Ask Reddit is “What’s the worst part about having a *****?”  Why did Tom’s Instagram fans want him to talk about this?

Lori "Ice" Fetrick, captivated audiences on the 1990s syndicated TV cultural phenomenon American Gladiators. Lori gives us behind the scenes gossip on what it was like being an “American Gladiator” and the impacts on her career and body. She also shares her secret to evolving after Gladiator came to an abrupt end!

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Links: Lori's Instagram

Lori's Podcast Chillin With Ice  @chillinwithice  

Show Notes:

Jordon Ferber On Instagram

Jordon's Podcast "Where's The Grief" on Apple Podcasts

Kristin Kenney is a spiritual teacher, life coach and host of the podcast, Life in High Gear.  Kristin shares unique techniques she uses to elevate her high end clientele to the next level.

Kristin Kenney on Instagram: LifeInHighGear

Kristin Kenney’s website: KristinKenney.com

Tom loses a laptop in a NYC Cab and uses the "Find My" app to track it down.  An adventure that includes a NYC car chase ensues.

Tom went out drinking with his childhood best friend Mike. Tom is drunk and comedy ensues. Will Tom have his "David Hasselhoff moment? Tom has a Bumble match with a woman with whom he went on a date . . . 17 years ago. The problem? Tom doesn't remember her. Listen as Tom responds to his Bumble Match live on the air. In between Bumble messages . . . Tom gives some details on his town Massapequa, Long Island where an arrest has been made in the Gilgo Beach / Long Island Serial Killer story.

Comedian Sheba Mason’s dad is legendary stand-up comedian Jackie Mason. Sadly, she only knew him through his TV appearances, a handful of visits and child support payments. Now she is sharing her story in The Jackie Mason The Musical. Did having a famous comedian as an absent father drive Sheba into becoming a stand-up comic herself? What kept Jackie Mason from being more involved in his daughter’s life? Did Jackie Mason give Ed Sullivan the middle finger. Sheba and co-star Ian Wehrle, who plays Jackie Mason, answer those and even more personal question . . . with a shock revelation at the end! Show Notes: Jackie Mason The Musical At Carolines: JackieMasonTheMusical.com

Tom Kelly wraps up a great concert with Carrie Underwood at Good Morning America

PLUS:

Tom believes the 2024 Summer Olympics in France should be spread out all year long.

Tips on how to find an Olympian on a dating app like Bumble or Hinge

Deadpool and Wolverine review with zero spoilers.

Plus:  Tom shows his camera bag AND expired products from his medicine cabinet!

Tom Kelly is a middle aged, middle class stand up comedian from Long Island getting back to the basics and getting back to the fun. 

What is Tom’s favorite word to say with a Long Island accent?

Should you not take a paying job because no one will respect you if you take it?

Can Tom make a bathroom joke on Instagram?

Tom Kelly’s best high school girlfriend Daniela Anastasio Bardazzi joins the podcast.  Daniela is a wellness coach who is a former fashion executive who has worked with Isaac Mizrahi, Michael Kors  and ran a fashion line. 

Daniela discusses “career identity” and how she handled her personal transition when her career changed.

Daniela's Instagram

Plus: A great bike ride on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.

Show Notes:

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail 

David Brody, one of the Executive Producers at Elvis Duran and the Morning Show and cohost of the Brooklyn Boys and Walker and Talkers podcasts comes back for Part II of his interview.  Brody shares stories about David Letterman, Jim Belushi, Chris Farley and his own career!

It's Tom Kellys first college football game at West Virginia University! What does Tom need to learn attending his first tailgate and game? Why is it illegal to burn a sofa in Morgantown? Plus: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Drama ensues!

Tom Kelly and Jacqueline Denise are in Sheep's Meadow in Central Park. Jacqueline explains the joys of Season 3 of Bridgerton. Plus she has to navigate other comedians into the picnic at Sheep's Meadow.

Jacqueline Denise on Instagram:   / thejacquelinedenise  

Tom beats the heat shopping for groceries at Stew Leonards, a fancy New York area grocery store.  Tom meets a service dog trainer and tries a delicious Montauk Iced Tea.

Show Notes:

Montauk Iced Tea Instagram

Stew Leonards Instagram:

"Join Laura High on her journey as a comedian, actress, and sperm donor baby as she uses humor to shed light on the unregulated fertility rights industry. Discover how Laura has tracked down her genetic relatives using genealogy websites and her advocacy for HR 451, the fertility fraud legislation. Learn about her personal battle with a brain tumor and her fight for medical history access for donor-conceived children. Watch now to support the effort to make it federally illegal for doctors to switch sperm or egg donor DNA."

Show Notes:

Laura's Instagram

Laura's TikTok: 

Kelly Rowland abruptly left the ‘Today’ show due to dissatisfaction with her dressing room. Tom tells you what TV shows in New York City have decent dressing rooms. PLUS a small, single-engine plane made an emergency landing on the Southern State Parkway in Long Island, near Tom’s house.

Today’s Beer: Bissel Brothers of Portland Maine

Pat McCabe Meal Train Fundraiser 

The stand up comedy community mouns the loss of Quentin Heggs. Also known as "Q" or "The Q Man", Q was the warm up comedian at "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" with Regis Philbin, the warm up comedian for "Tough Crowd" with Colin Quinn and was the house emcee at Dangerfield's Comedy Club in the early 2010s. - Tom fondly remembers Q and discusses Q's impact on a historic part of New York's Comedy Scene.

Tom gets results from a skin cancer biopsy. Tom learns the words “Apricity” and “Hurkle Durkle”.

Why do we post Yelp and other online reviews?  Jeremy L is a former officer in the United States Army, big shot in the corporate world and former “Elite Yelper”.  Tom thinks Jeremy is a “Yelp Karen.”  J

Jeremy and Tom’s nephew Nico think reviews on Yelp serves a broader purpose than just reviewing online

Show Notes:

Bar that Tom thinks deserves a better Yelp Review: Dorrian’s Red Hand, NYC

Ryan Sher of Subrosa Brand stops by the Tom Kelly Show to talk about New York's Dawn of the Streets. Plus: What can regular people learn from the BMX community?

Kristen Carney is a stand-up comedian who coaches single men in the art of banter.  Banter is different than conversation.  Banter is a fun exchange of words in a teasing and funny way.  Hear Kristen’s philosophies on banter and join as she coaches Tom in some banter with dating app matches.

Kristen’s Website

https://kristenandchill.com

Kristen’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/kriscarn/

Is it wrong to enjoy the Amber Heard / Johnny Depp defamation trial the same way we enjoyed the OJ Simpson trial in the 1990s?  Was it wrong to enjoy the OJ Simpson trial in the 1990s? 

Bladtcast Host Christian Bladt joins Tom Kelly for analysis.

Show Notes:

Heather Jeng Bladt's Book: My Life Growing Up Asian In America

Tom Kelly Pursues F Lee Bailey At Quinnipiac University

Christian Bladt On Twitter: @ChristianDMZ

Christian Bladt’s Bladtcast Podcast:

Bill Geddie co-created The View with Barbara Walters and was Executive Producer for 14 years. He won a Lifetime Achievement Daytime Emmy for his contributions to television. He was Tom's first Executive Producer as a TV warm up comedian. Bill passed away at 68.

Tom broadcasts from his nephew's youth hockey game.  Tom tries something new.  But does he learn any life lessons or does this become an audio disaster?

It’s Taint Week!  Join Tom Kelly as he goes Seal Watching at Jones Beach, Long Island.  Tom corrects an ornithological mistake pointed out by a listener.  Plus What is Taint Week?  And some clever revelations about Baywatch.

Today’s Correction:

The Singer Of Baywatch Theme: “I’m Always Here” by Jimi Jamison NOT David Hasselhoff

Today on the Tom Kelly Show podcast, we interview Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache, two accomplished stand-up comedians and the hosts of the charming Lady Journey podcast

 In this episode, we discuss whether comedians can date other comedians, and how Katie and Sarah balance their edgy stand-up personas with their lighter podcast personalities. Katie and Sarah are in long term relatoinships with comedians Mike Vecchione and Joe List.

Can Tom date another comedian or should he just date a chef? Plus, we chat about the importance of scones, croissants, crystals, and soups in integrating your pre and post-pandemic selves. Join us for a hilarious and insightful conversation with two of the funniest comedians around.

Show Notes:

Lady Journey Podcast:  @ladyjourneypodcast 

Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stollemache/

Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiehanniganforever/ 

Tom walks to a show on the East Side of New York City.  He explains why his ear is bleeding and shares a story about time.

From Worst To First: The True Story Of Z100 New York is a documentary about how Scott Shannon took Z100 AND THE Z Morning Zoo radio show from “Worst To First” in the New York market. Tom Kelly reviews how the strategies of “Morning Zoo” pioneers 40 years ago are relevant to creative people today.

1) Be creative. 2) Be different. 3) Be aggressive. 4) Enroll your listeners and supporters in your future success.

Show Notes:

Buy Or Rent From Worst To First On : YouTube

A quick and fun update on Tom's adventures in Maine. 

A quick catch up podcast: Tom catches us up on Saint Patrick's Day with old friends in New York City Do you have an article of clothing you wear once a year? What is on your "anti bucket list"?

Tom Kelly warms up the audiences for The View from the Bahamar resort in the Bahamas! PLUS: Concerts return to Good Morning America with KPOP sensation Aespa! Tom spills the behind the scenes tea about his experiences!

Lulu and Lala of the Amazing Race join Tom Kelly for an episode of happy topics.  Hear the story about how Lulu almost got arrested at a One Direction concert.  What are Lulu and Lala's dating tips?  And hear the story about a woman who wants to break up with her husband over a cardboard cutout of Danny DeVito!

Lenny Marcus, is a comedian who also is writer and producer for Leslie Jones. He has appeared on Comedy Central, Letterman, and Leno. He introduces "DEATH," his new album featuring humorously dark takes on mortality. The conversation delves into Lenny's provocative comedy theory: "Are all good jokes angry?" Lenny also discusses Skinny Boy Productions, his label supporting emerging comedians and veterans like Ted Alessandro. PLUS: Is there inside scoop on whether Leslie Jones will be the new host of the Daily Show?

Lenny Marcus Instagram

Lenny Marcus’s Album Death On Apple Music

Kate Middleton has stepped out of the limelight after having abdominal surgery 6 weeks ago. Plus Tom has a new neighbor. Is his paranoia about the neighborhood justified? 

Tom's Gratitude Spectacular!  Tom makes a consciously lists the things he is grateful for and why gratitude lists may be important!

Former View Warmup comedian, Tom Kelly reflects on working with Barbara Walters for the last 7 years of her career. What was it like behind the scenes? What are the other tributes missing? What can we learn from her?

Diane Macedo is an ABC News anchor and former insomniac.  In her new book The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More, Diane provides a user-friendly guide to getting better sleep.  She also shares her own personal story on how addressing her insomnia improved her personal and work life!

Show Notes:

Diane's New Book: The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More

Diane's Instagram: DianeRMacedo

At what point do you decide you did a good job? At what point do you decide you had a good day? Tom debates those topics and makes new friends It's National Punch Day!

We asked the listener!  Name some things that are classy when you are rich and trashy when you are poor.  A unique tip for Sofa Crashers.  Tom sees students of The Jim Dandie School Of Circus Arts.  Plus . . . a theory on toxicity that may change your life.

Andrea Fasano of AfterBuzz TV joins Tom Kelly to discuss the more colorful aspects of his trip to Los Angeles. Tom gets invited to a Comedy Festival in LA. Plus what was it like to travel and work at the $100,000 Pyramid while in Los Angeles. Andrea and Tom share stories.

Show Notes:

Andrea Fasano Instagram: Andifasano

What do you want out of 2022? What are your New Year Resolutions? Tom Kelly thinks those are two different things. Tom explores Resolutions, Results and some silly stuff in his last episode of 2022.

Tom gets into a barfight after his weekend at Uncle Vinny’s Comedy Club in Point Pleasant New Jersey.  Plus: Tom discusses 13 Signs You’ve Leveled Up As A Person

Show Notes:

Show Notes:

Comedy Club Where Tom Will Be Performing Soon:  Uncle Vinnie’s, Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Comedian Who Helped Defend Tom: Joe Fernandes

Bar With Great Burgers and Barfights:  Frankies

13 Signs You’ve Leveled Up by Dr. Benjamin Hardy of Medium.com

It’s been a week of cold weather and little inconveniences for Tom’s creative vacation in Higgins Beach, Maine.  Tom shares a SECRET Apple Hack where you can SUPER support the Tom Kelly Show and your favorite podcasts.

In the middle of all his complaining, Tom learns a lesson "Be The Greater Tern".

Show Notes:

I Don’t Know Joe: Joe Fernandes YouTube Series

Tom Kelly reflects on a funny story at Good Morning America involving Bob Saget, Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin.  Tom asks: Can anyone pull off extreme kindness and extreme dirty the way Bob Saget could?

Tom catches up with Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache from the Lady Journey podcast.  Who did Katie Hannigan play in a community theater production of Annie? 

Why doesn’t Sarah correct people when they mispronounce her name? 

The gang talks Barbies.

Why did the 1980s glorify parents dying?

Do cards matter when you give a gift?

Thoughts on Shark Week. Behind the scenes on Good Morning America's Mackelmore concert, Signs You Are Not A Beach Person, a beautiful piece of Fan Mail, Adult Truth or Dare, the price of Pizza . . . and MURDER.

Everything that went wrong this week leads to something amazing. How did Tom's date with CJ Franco go? How was the first ever comedy festival at the Comedy Chateau?

Abby Anderson is a 12 year Air BNB host and current super host. She owns and rents out two tiny houses in the back of her 178 year old octagon farm house in Aurora, New York. Tom Kelly worked with Abby when he was a merman at what is now Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Abby was a mermaid in Weeki Wachee Springs, worked for We Work, and has traveled the globe. What inspired her to give up that crazy life to live in a small town and be an AirBNB host? Is this former big city girl going to live in farm town for the rest of her life? Plus: Are you allowed to have sex in an AirBNB? Learn what proper etiquette is for "Air BNB Romance".

After a month of promotion, a man had a heart attack during Tom’s show at Governor’s Comedy Club sells out. See actual behind the scenes footage of the moment, the response, and how we transitioned back to fun once the man turned out to be ok. Video users: This is the highest production values I’ve ever had on a podcast

Show Notes:

Farmingdale Teacher Gina Pellettiere / Joseph Pellettiere Fundraiser

Johnny Mac Emcee’s Instagram: heresjohnnymac

Tom's High School buddy Daniela Anastasio Bardazzi, a fashion executive turned wellness coach returns to the show!  

Today on the show:

Tom's War On Dogs

Manifesting Dreams

Advice On Fatherhood

Trivia about Taylor Swift's Cats

Show Notes:

Daniela's Instagram: 

Felix McNulty was a successful personal injury lawyer in New York. As the Billy Joel song goes . . . he gave it all up to do a stand up routine in LA. When he realized what comedy paid . . . he got back into a law practice. Then he chased a bigger dream, owning a comedy club. Then 2020 hit and his investors ran!

On the surface, Felix may seem like a comedy club owner who likes to perform. But after this conversation. you will realize he's a man with a dream and advice on how to handle things when the dream goes wrong.

Felix's Instagram: 

The Comedy Chateau Instagram:

Tom Kelly headlines at a country club in Pennsylvania. He goes for a long bike ride. But then the restaurant won't serve him food until all of the customers are fed. Living Room Laughs owners and comedians Ben Rosenfeld and Michelle Slonim and a Marine Corp Veteran friend discuss Tom's performance and his behavior after he was not served any food.

Living Room Laughs:

Michelle Slonim Instagram: @MichelleSlonimComedy

Ben Rosenfeld's Instagram: @BigBenComedy

we'll be discussing the concept of the "Relationship Escalator" that Tom Kelly has recently learned. This term refers to a set of social scripts or customs that dictate how people should behave and feel in certain contexts or situations.

While these customs may benefit many people, they don't always apply to everyone. Being "off the relationship escalator" means living a life where these steps may not apply to you. We'll delve into this fascinating concept and explore how it challenges traditional notions of relationships and societal expectations.

On a different note, have you ever heard of prosopagnosia? It's a neurological disorder also known as face blindness, where the individual is unable to recognize faces. We'll discuss whether Tom may have this condition or if his behavior is due to feeling overwhelmed and self-absorbed.

So, sit back, relax and join us as we explore these intriguing topics and challenge our perceptions of social norms and relationships.

Kim Kalish also went to the same high school as Tom Kelly but 12 years later. They share some of the same mentors and some of the same starting points and completely different out looks on life. Despite similar beginnings and careers, the two have different outlooks on life. Does failure lead you to destiny? Where have failures lead Kim to bigger things? Where has Tom’s failures just lead to disappointment? With over 30M views of her digital work, Kim has multiple wins at The Moth Story Slam, top accolades at the LA Storytelling Fest, and contributions to storytelling powerhouse, Soul Participant. Kim has performed on Conan, College Humor and has been featured on The Huffington Post, Cheek, and Indiewire, among other publications.

Show Notes:

Kim Kalish:

Kim's Instagram