Kip Addotta was an incredible standup comedian.He was also a guy who used  to call me late at night and insisted that I record all our conversations.Kip passed away in August of 2019, and rather than just let the countless hours of talks wither away on my hard drive, this is the first of MANY volumes of interactions with him.For more, go to Amazon and pick up his autobiography, Confessions Of A Comedian.

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TGS 269-Me & Kip Addotta Vol 1

Debra Palardy has written a new book that destroys domestic violence. Which is kind of a violent metaphor, but let's face it, domestic violence had it coming.Sweetie: How Much Should You Give Up To Keep That Relationship, I Can Answer That! is a short, personal book that will engage the reader into examining their situation and making better decisions. Get it today!

TGS 268-The Debra Palardy Interview

Could Steve Bluestein's prostate be the funniest prostate in the world? It's possible. If anyone could take prostate cancer and find all the funny in it, it's Steve. Tom was lucky enough to talk to the acclaimed comedian and author about his new book, "Take My Prostate...Please!" (now available on Amazon.) During the conversation, they covered nurses in drag, chic Los Angeles hospital cuisine, and the always side-splitting process of finding out you have prostate cancer, and all the steps necessary to get rid of it.Get ready to laugh at someone else's prostate as Tom talks with comedian and author Steve Bluestein.

TGS 266-The Steve Bluestein's Prostate Interview

Yes, it's BACK! Our FOURTH Annual Super Bowl Commercial Review!If you saw the commercials and were unsure which ones were great, and which ones were terrible, fear not. We'll remove all the mystery.And, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, we're podcasting our daily live show--so the two worlds will collide for the first time ever. Yes, we're crossing the streams.So sit back, relax, and bask in the vitriol of Tom's harsh evaluations of TV commercials.

TGS 265-Fourth Annual Super Bowl Commercial Review

You might not know it, but you're in luck. Because comedian Steve Bluestein has written a book that's going to make you laugh out loud. Constantly. Memoir Of A Nobody hilariously chronicles Steve's travels through the world of entertainment. As an opening act for Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, Frankie Avalon, Rita Moreno, Frankie Valli, Melissa Manchester, and Mac Davis (among others.) And, as a successful TV writer for The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, The New Candid Camera, and other shows. Plus his unforgettable takes on just the random occurrences in his everyday life. Spend some time hearing a master storyteller as we talk about Memoir Of A Nobody with its hysterically funny author, Steve Bluestein.

TGS 264-The Steve Bluestein Interview

The end of The Late Show with David Letterman marked the end of a truly singular achievement in television.Certainly, the 33 years of brilliance Dave brought to the screen are a story in itself, but a new book by Scott Ryan--The Last Days of Letterman--insightfully and meticulously chronicles the perfect and seamless flourish the greatest talk show host of our generation ended his career with.Listen in as your beloved host, the VERY FIRST Letterman Scholarship winner (yes, that's a thing) and Mr. Ryan go over the book in detail. You'll hear how the author managed to get the firsthand accounts of over 20 Letterman staffers as the big show came to a close.It's an episode you're sure to put on your Top 10 List of podcast offerings--The Last Days of Letterman with Scott Ryan!

TGS 263-The Last Days Of Letterman Episode

Author Chuck Harter has done something remarkable. That any teacher would be proud of. He's managed to unearth and breathe new life into a show that deserves a place in the spotlight. It's called Mr. Novak--and it aired over 50 years ago. Chronicling the experiences of teachers, students, and parents in an early 60's Los Angeles high school. Now, you might be thinking, "Fifty years? What's the big deal about an old TV show?" Well, that kind of thinking would have you missing out on a show that will simply blow you away with its storylines, acting, and motion picture quality cinematography. And his book, which you get get at MrNovakBook.com, covers this Peabody award-winning TV series with a microscope. Beautifully written, and meticulously researched.So, get our your spiral bound notebooks. We're going to class with author Chuck Harter regarding his book, Mr. Novak: An Acclaimed Television Series.

TGS 262-The Mr. Novak Episode

The very first blockbuster movie in American film history was loaded with technological mastery--and some really cringeworthy racism. Not to mention revisionist Civil War history. And it's also the first movie ever shown in The White House. Birth Of A Nation, directed by one of the founders of United Artists--D.W. Griffith, is the story of two families. One from the North. And one from the South. But it's also chock full of hard-to-watch scenes of racially offensive and inaccurate depictions of the Civil War. For its time, it was a technological masterpiece of massive scope. Huge battlefield scenes. A plethora of extras.Our guest, Dr. Wes Gehring, will guide us through all the ins and outs of a film that's on one hand historically and technologically significant--and really hard to watch without wanting to wince.Hear all about about it, on this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

TGS261-The Birth Of A Nation Episode

Yes, it's back by popular demand. It's The 3rd Annual Tom Gulley Show Super Bowl Commercial Review.You'll hear all the contempt, vitriol, dislike, glory, hatred, and praise that you've come to expect.From the best to the worst, you'll hear Tom rant on about the commercial announcements that beguiled you during the Eagles defeat of the formerly believed to be the greatest of all time Patriots.

TGS260-3rd Annual TGS Super Bowl Commercial Review

We spoke with critically acclaimed military combat author Patrick K. O'Donnell at the release of his best-selling book, Washington's Immortals. Now, the paperback version is out, and Washington's Immortals is on the Amazon best-sellers list in hardback, paperback, and audio. On this episode, we'll pick up where we left off with the Maryland & Delaware regiments that saved Washington's Army as they march south--some men traveling over 4,000 miles on foot. We'll talk about the food, the conditions, engagements at Camden and Cowpens--as well as some pretty rudimentary medical procedures. We'll also learn about Patrick Stewart's interest--that's right, Captain Picard himself--in the Immortals and their final resting place as we go even deeper into Revolutionary War history with Patrick K. O'Donnell.

TGS 259-The Washington's Immortals Episode Part Two

Arty 84 is a lot of things. Comedian, DJ, designer--and sports writer.His website--ThePackie.com--chronicles all sorts of sports and entertainment. And, it's where he's launching his quest to become a Boston Red Sox beat writer. We'll cover standup comedy, the New England Patriots, Major League Soccer, and anything else that comes up--including Tom's studio being interrupted by some electricity salesmen--as we chat with Arty. Plus, you can click this link right here to enjoy the HILARIOUS story of Arty's visit to a wedding in Florida. Hear from a multi-talented guy on a quest as we talk with Arty 84 (Arty DeMattia) on this Bostonish episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

TGS 258-The Comedian Arty 84 Interview

FREEDOM. Some talk about it, but Frank Iszak and six of his cohorts risked it all for it. His book, Freedom Flight, brilliantly chronicles an amazingly daring escape from ruthless oppression at the hands of the Soviet-Communist regime behind The Iron Curtain. With no weapons, no maps, and no idea if the plane would even have enough fuel to reach West Germany where they would gain their precious freedom, they staged a mid-air takeover of a domestic flight. Failure meant certain death. The book also skillfully details the slow, inexorable deprivation of rights--step by step--that led to a Communist state that relied on fear and terror to keep its people subservient to the government.Get it on Amazon TODAY. It's a unique personal account of experiencing--and escaping--the Communist regime behind the Iron Curtain. Be with us as we detail a most incredible tale of an escape like no other as we speak with Frank Iszak--author of Freedom Flight--on this very special episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

TGS 257-The Frank Iszak Interview

Jack Benny was the king of radio. So, we talked with Laura Leibowitz of the International Jack Benny Fan Club, and queen of all things Benny. We'll cover Jack, the cast, the sponsors, the genius of the show's format, the Fred Allen feud, the legends, the lore, the famous moments, and even the Benny family florist in an interview that covers a lot but really doesn't even scratch the surface of the greatest media personality of the 20th century. Sit back in our audio Maxwell as we all pretend we're 39 and celebrate Jack Benny with Laura Leibowitz on this episode that's presented at a price Jack would certainly appreciate. (FREE!) And make sure to check out JackBenny.org for more of Jack--along with the International Jack Benny Fan Club Facebook page.

TGS 256-The Celebrating Jack Benny Episode

Ashton Kutcher testified before the Senate on human trafficking. But what would you say if you knew that human trafficking takes place each and every day--most likely in your town--each and every day in the USA? Human trafficking also includes women trapped into performing sexual services through force, fraud, and coersion in prostitution. Women trapped in a situtation where they're forced to work in the sex trades against their will. Law enforcement officer Jon Daggy has written a book on the subject called Paying For it, which details all the aspects of human trafficking in the sex trade here in the US, in Sweden, Israel, and the rest of the world. Find out just how women from all ages and backgrounds are working right now in human trafficking on this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

TGS 255-The Human Trafficking Episode

Bruce Springsteen's 4-F card. Joni Mitchell's guitar. James Brown's lyrics on hotel stationery. Bob Dylan's harmonica. What do they have in common? They're all symbols of rock music's relentless freedom of expression that can provoke thought and provide social commentary--and they're all part of an exhibit called Louder Than Words at the Newseum in Washington, DC. In partnership with the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Our guest, Patty Rhule, is the director of exhibit development at the Newseum, and she deftly takes us on an audio journey through amazing artifacts, cultural history, the First Amendment, and popular music's ability to speak deeper than the spoken word. Join us as we explore our right to freedom of expression along with our right to ROCK on this episode of The Tom Gulley Show.

TGS 254-The Rock, Power & Politics Episode

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