Tony Farr was a long time fixture in RI talk radio. He has filled in and hosted shows on many local stations as well as being a long time caller on many shows over the years. About a decade ago he left RI and moved away. I like to check in with him on the issues of the day because he has a good memory for how things have changed over the years in America and how the media can skew the minds of the people. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast to get these episodes delivered to your device...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Spike Cohen is the Libertarian candidate for Vice President of the United States. We have a great discussion regarding how he is traveling the country and trying to convince people that ultimate freedom and prosperity comes from voluntary cooperation between people. Subscribe to the podcast and these will be delivered to your device!!
Oct 01, 2020•59 min
David Eaton is the owner and head instructor at Krav Maga South Coast in New Bedford. I started training there back in November and I love the school and the discipline. We talk about the fighting style, the types of people who would benefit from Krav and well as the benefits of self defense training. The Zoom call podcast has opened some doors but also thrown us some technical weirdness. You may hear some echoes when I talk I enjoyed the conversation so I'm posting it as it is. I hope you enjoy...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min
James Lindsay is the co-author of a new book called "Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity―and Why This Harms Everybody". If you want to know where all this "woke" craziness is coming from and where it could be headed, you need to hear this podcast. We talk about his "grievance studies" work and the philosophical roots of the SJW crowd. He and his co-author have done extensive research into this movement and how it has the potential to damage...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Don Roach is a blogger, and political commentator. He happens to be a black Republican and has a unique viewpoint on race in society. You know all those "uncomfortable conversations" everyone wants you to have? We try to have one. THIS IS PART TWO.
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Don Roach is a blogger, and political commentator. He happens to be a black Republican and has a unique viewpoint on race in society. You know all those "uncomfortable conversations" everyone wants you to have? We try to have one. THIS IS PART ONE. We could go for a very long time with this. Don't forget to subscribe to get these delivered to your device.
Jun 16, 2020•55 min
Kobi Dennis is the Diversity and Inclusion Manager for the Great Providence YMCA. He's been on the front lines of working with Providence youth for YEARS. We talk about his reaction to the riots in Providence, the importance of mentors for young men, his take on the "defund police" issues and so much more. I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you will too. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss these!!
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min
WARNING SOME ADULT LANGUAGE WAS USED IN THE TAPING OF THIS PODCAST LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!!! Chef Billy Manzo is a certified Master pizzaioli and owner of Federal Hill Pizza in Providence and Warren RI. We have a great conversation about what the new Covid-19 restrictions might mean for restauranteurs in the state and whether they can survive the "new abnormal". We do end up getting into the cooking part of the whole adventure as well. Chef Manzo is a fun and interesting guy. Also his pi...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Johnny Villella is the Co-Chief Photographer for WPRI Channel 12. He's the guy who's responsible for some of the most legendary footage from some of the most impactful investigative pieces in recent history. I try to get into the mind and methods of a TV photog and how you have to think to "get the shot" that is crucial to telling a compelling story. Don't forget to subscribe : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-allen-uncut/id1433024182...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Two years ago I started on a journey to lose weight. I was desperate and miserable. My wife heard about this program called Bright Line Eating. I threw my hands in the air and said why not. 160 pounds later the journey continues and the program saved my life. The person who created this whole phenomena is Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson. She's an expert in brain science and explains how your brain may be working against you when it comes to losing weight. If you listen to this and want to hear the fir...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Dan McGowan, reporter for the Boston Globe in RI. We talk about the issues in reporting in the age of Coronavirus. We talk about the state of media in RI and in general. I always enjoy talking to Dan I hope you enjoy listening to it!! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get these delivered to your device!!
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Walt Buteau has been with WPRI Channel 12 for 25 years. He's a long time member of the Target 12 Investigative Team and one of the people behind the popular "Street Stories". We talk about his career and his take on the world of journalism. Wait until you hear his theory on voting as a journalist. I really enjoyed this and it could have probably gone on for hours. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE in order to get these delivered to your device when they come out.
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Moira Walsh is the Representative for House District 3. She's a hard core progressive and we disagree about MANY things. However, I enjoyed our conversation greatly and thought her perspective on the legislative process was really fascinating. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts!!
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 14 min
The first politician to be featured on the podcast! Mike Chippendale is a Republican State Representative in the RI General Assembly. We talk about his life, his politics and get an inside look into the State House. Don't forget to subscribe!!
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min
A RI legend on many fronts, Charlie Hall is a comic, artist, and excellent guy. We talk about comedy, his courtroom sketches, and his new comedy show!!! Don't forget to subscribe!!
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min
A former member of the WPRO news department, Kim Kalunian is now a reporter and anchor from WPRI channel 12. We talked about her career and how she puts together both stories and a newscast. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!!
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Joe Fleming is a RI pollster who works with WPRI Channel 12. We talk about polling and the techniques he uses to get the pulse of the people during election season. We had a fascinating discussion about the art and science of polling. Don't forget to subscribe!!
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Kim Zandy is a RI Radio Hall of Fame broadcaster. Co-Host of the wildly popular Giovanni and Kim Show on 92 ProFM. She's also a very interesting and VERY smart human being. We talk a little about her radio story but also about her adventure with foster parenting and adoption. You will enjoy conversation, I PROMISE!! Don't for get to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get these episodes delivered to you directly!!!
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Will Gilbert is the Co-Host of the Rhode Show on WPRI Channel 12 and the guy that gave me my first shot on the air in RI. He's a REALLY fun guy and we had a great conversation about his career. We also get some great behind the scenes stories about some of the famous people he gotten to meet! Dont forget to subscribe!!
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Author Raina C. Smith is a native Rhode Islander, and writer of The 13th Apostle trilogy (The 13th Apostle, Divine Providence, Thy Kingdom Come), as well as The Vampire. She's a former TV reporter, radio personality and just a great person. We had an interesting conversation about her creative process. Check out her books on Amazon and at www.rainasmith.com
Oct 23, 2019•48 min
Danielle North is an anchor at WPRI and is celebrating her 20th year in RI broadcasting!! We talk about her career and some of the interests she has outside of the news business. She will do almost anything for her viewers. She might even speak at your funeral :) Subscribe to get these delivered to your device!!
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Mr. Pollack is an American author and school safety activist. His 18-year-old daughter Meadow Pollack was killed in the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. His new book "Why Meadow Died" is a warning to parents about policies that he says led to the school shooting. Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Meadow-Died-Policies-Parkland/dp/1642932191
Sep 24, 2019•28 min
Dave Morris is a RI radio god. Program Director of two of RI's most popular radio stations, (92 PRO FM and HOT 106) his career spans three decades. He's also a great human being. We sit down and talk about his career and his insights into the music and radio business. He's met some interesting people in the entertainment industry and may have actually helped shape careers of some big stars. I could have gone on and on with Davey but he's busy and so I will get him for part two very SOON!! Subscr...
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Dr. James Lindsay is a mathematician and co-conspirator in the Greivance Studies Affair. He and two colleagues created fake academic papers and had them published in certain "academic" journals. They were publishing amazingly ridiculous fake science until someone at the Wall Street Journal caught them. They are now writing books and telling their story. The goal? to expose corruption in the academy. I hope you enjoy. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!!
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Steve Laffey is a Rhode Islander in exile. He's the former Mayor of Cranston. He has a mind and a will to fix broken financial situations. He's thinking about coming back to RI to ask the people to let him fix the state. We get into his life, his view on education, his view on Trump and what it will take to fix what's wrong with RI.
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Pat Ford is the Chairman of the RI Libertarian Party. We have an interesting conversation about what it means to be a libertarian. What would libertarian philosophy look like if empowered in RI? We get a glimpse. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!!
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Travis Landry is an expert on pop-culture collectibles. He works over at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and he specializes in auctions of popular culture items like toys and comic books etc. We talk about what makes things valuable and what you might have in your house that could be worth big $$$.
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 20 min
He ran for Governor and was a long time Warwick State Representative. I sit down with Joe Trillo to talk about the aftermath of the election, his view of RI going forward, and who he thinks would make a good governor. DON'T TO FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!!
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 4 min
WPRI 12 is expanding their investigative news operation. Tim White and Ted Nesi join me to discuss it. What will it mean for you as a consumer? What does it say about the local news market place? We discuss it all. I love talking to these guys and you'll love listening to them. Don't forget to subscribe!!
Jun 08, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Bill Bartholomew is the host of the Bartholomewtown Podcast. He's a guy who has been fascinated by RI media for a long time and decided to forge his own path. The biggest names in the RI influencer sphere now ask to be on his podcast. He's a good guy with an interesting story. Subscribe to get these delivered to your device!!
May 24, 2019•1 hr 7 min
