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"Off the Set" with James Tully

Deep dives on movies, TV, sports, tech and all things pop culture with Tampa morning anchor James Tully
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Episodes

On Further Review: Scream (1996)

Happy Halloween! Somehow through 35 years of life I've never seen Scream until this past week. So let's see how it holds up. What's your favorite scary movie Sidney? What's with the gun? Why didn't the cops pull cell phone records, or was that impossible in the mid-nineties? My colleague Nick Villano, co-host of the Let's Go Devils podcast, joins me to break down this iconic horror movie. Best scenes, trivia, and way too much talk about Skeet Ullrich. Watch the video version of this episode on m...

Oct 30, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Food, Beer, and....Tires? Behind the scenes shooting and developing commercials

Friend and former colleague Mike Giangreco gives an inside look at the marketing business and making commercials. From Michelob Ultra to All-State Mike's worked with some of the biggest companies and helped develop some of the most popular campaigns out there. Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook ....

Oct 22, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Worst/Most Embarrassing Moments in Broadcasting

Throwing ourselves under the bus for an hour. Enjoy! My former colleagues Kyle Rogers and Christina Butler join me to share stories of the most embarrassing and unfortunate moments we've all had in front of the camera. A lot of laughs here, and a reminder of one of the best pieces of advice I've ever gotten - don't ever take yourself too seriously! Big thanks for Kyle and Christina - connect with them here: Kyle Rogers Christina Butler Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channe...

Oct 02, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ask a Sports Scientist - Brady Successful at 43? Can you get in great shape after 50?

Sports Physiotherapist Greg Bay talks how likely it is Tom Brady will stay productive as the Bucs QB this year and past this year, what led him to his CORESHORTS invention that might prevent major injuries in young athletes, and what we don't account enough for when training/lifting weights as we get older. Check out Greg Bay's website . Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook ....

Sep 25, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Managing Casinos in Vegas, What Really Happens on the Floor, Interacting with A-List Celebrities

Pete Scalia, Executive Director at St. Vincent De Paul Community Center in Clearwater, joins the podcast to talk about both of his careers. From his time managing Vegas casinos, interacting with A-List celebrities, and the inter-workings of a slot machine....to his newest venture of getting people off the street and under a roof. You might also know his uncle Antonin. Interesting conversation from start to finish. Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . Find me on Instagr...

Sep 11, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Favorite Sports Movies

Sports are back! So what better time to reminisce about our favorite sports movies (and classic lines from those movies) than right now? Ted Macguire with Tampa Bay Magazine hops on the pod to help me compile the list. Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . What are your favorites? Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook ....

Sep 03, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Top 10 Manners That Are No Longer Taught (and should be)

For this week's "Off the Set" and who better to teach you about manners than mom? Actually my mom wrote a couple of books on the subject, so there's another reason. Lynne Breil, author of "Best in Class" and "Making the Grade" teams up with a former colleague of mine Christina Butler (who has 20 years of broadcasting experience) for the top 10 manners that are no longer taught (and should be). Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Fa...

Aug 28, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 21

2020 Election Night Predictions, the Real Problem with Mail-In Ballots?

Vegas has set the odds, but how does someone who intensely covered the 2016 election feel about this one? Scripps D.C. Correspondent Joe St. George and I discuss the polls, the similarities to four years ago, and the major differences this time around in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Also Joe has an issue with mail-in ballots, and it doesn't involve fraud. Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook ....

Aug 21, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Winning and Losing Big at Blackjack, Card Counting, and Will Vegas Make a Comeback?

Catching up with my one-time "TV Dad" and former colleague at the CBS affiliate in Harrisburg Kirk Clyatt. Kirk talks about living in Vegas under a pandemic, why he loves Blackjack, and gives us a quick lesson on "legally" counting cards. Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook ....

Aug 14, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Stories from an FBI agent: White Collar Crimes, Shocking Scams, Getting the Bad Guy

FBI agent Andy Sekela talks about his career investigating white collar crimes. From people embezzling millions from government agencies to scam operations that took years to bring down Agent Sekela runs through his most memorable cases. Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook ....

Aug 07, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Yogacast - Freeing the Mind, Body, and Soul

Anchor/reporter and certified Yoga instructor Lara Greenberg joins the pod. Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook .

Jul 30, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 17

UFOs and Time Travelers w/ meteorologist Greg Dee and my brother Pat

Greg Dee provides a scientific take on UFOs, and the possibility of traveling through time. Then my brother Pat joins me to talk about the conspiracy behind John Titor, someone who claimed to be from Tampa and came from the year 2036. Elaborate hoax or something more? We deep dive on the unknown this week on "Off the Set" An added bonus: One thing that can be explained in this episode? How I cracked up my car this past week. Watch this on my YouTube Channel...

Jul 17, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 15

What I Wish I Learned in High School

Typing skills, resume building, and yes....a better sex education class! It's a Tully family discussion on all of the things we wish we were taught back in high school, but weren't. My step-dad John, Uncle Scott, and my brother Pat join the pod. What do you wish you learned back then? Find me - Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook . Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel ....

Jul 10, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 14

The Quarantine Comfort Food Roundtable

Hungry? Eat first then listen to this. My pal Greg Dee, his husband Vini, and Jasmine Styles join me to talk all things food. Our favorite flavors, dishes, and guilty pleasures while being stuck at home. Painting a pretty elegant portrait of cuisine for you in this half hour. There are worse ways to spend time with us during your day, trust me! Send me your quarantine comfort food pictures on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook ....

Jul 03, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Working in Morning News, Dealing with Trolls, Worst TV Show Finales of All Time

(1:21) ABC Action News morning anchor and reporter Vanessa Araiza talks about how she copes with working overnights, dealing with people who write nasty things to her on social media, and how uncomfortable it is to watch yourself. (22:52) Pennlive's multimedia reporter Julia Hatmaker talks about the best shows to stream right now, and the worst TV series finales of all time. Watch the video version of this episode on my YouTube Channel . Find me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook ....

Jun 26, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Forrest Gump, Point Break, and Independence Day - Flawed Movies We Still Love

Andrew Kozak, meteorologist in Columbus OH, joins me to talk about some of our favorite movies that have obvious (and not so obvious) flaws. Bad acting, scenes that don't make sense, and confusing plot lines, we go through a few classics and pick them apart. Watch this on my YouTube Channel ! Subscribe to Andrew's podcast Just Press Pause Send me your favorite flawed movies: Instagram Twitter Facebook...

Jun 19, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Harlem Globetrotter Stories, On the Court with MJ, Fixing Baseball's Dwindling Popularity w/ Tracy Williams and My Dad

Tracy Williams, motivational speaker and former Harlem Globetrotter joins my dad and me to talk about what's gone right with professional basketball over the past decade, and what's gone wrong with baseball. Tracy has a great collection of stories from his playing dads, and competing against the all-time greats like Michael Jordan. These are two people I've always wanted to get together! Watch this episode on my YouTube channel ! Follow me: Instagram Facebook Twitter...

Jun 13, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 10

OLED TVs, Zoom bombing, exploding microwaves and more super geekiness w/ Greg Dee

Finally, my pal Greg Dee joins the pod and we have the same type of conversation we have almost everyday during commercials on Good Morning Tampa Bay. We discuss just how important buying a new TV is, his new segment "Greg's Geek Fix", the best video conferencing apps, transportation gripes, and why old men run marathons. Watch the full episode on my YouTube channel ! Find me on Instagram.com/jamestullytv Twitter.com/jamestullytv Facebook.com/jamestullytv...

Jun 05, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Being Powerful in Radio, Wild Guest Stories, and Everybody Wang Chung w/ Bruce Bond and Sean Daly

If you're feeling low, turn up the radio. This was a very fun half hour. At one point in Bruce Bond's career he was one of the most popular radio personalities in the country, and my colleague and good friend Sean Daly was along for the ride telling me that Bruce "raised" him. Years later, I'd do several guest spots on Bruce's show while I was an anchor in Harrisburg, PA. Sean stops by the studio and we pick Bruce's brain about his successes, favorite guests, and more. We all share a lot of laug...

May 29, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Living Near NYC During the Pandemic, Defining a "Wow Girl", Failed Infomercial Products, Diva Hosts, and Ranking Disney Princes/Princesses w/ Lindsay Logue and Debra Schrils

My friends and former colleagues Debra Schrils and Lindsay Logue join me. (00:59) We talk about Debra's career as a "Wow" girl filming infomercials, her broadcasting career, and hosts who made strange requests of the production crews. (23:53) Lindsay Logue reflects on living near NYC during the pandemic with her family, life after TV, what she (and her daughters) are streaming, the bizarre world of YouTubers, and we do a comprehensive ranking of the Disney princes/princesses. Watch the video ver...

May 22, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Reflecting on "The Last Dance", MJ's Greatness, Shocking Moments w/ anchor Frank Wiley

Fellow anchor Frank Wiley from WEWS in Cleveland joins me to breakdown "The Last Dance" documentary that just wrapped on ESPN. Frank and I have been pals for a long time and we've recently reconnected over this ground breaking television event during the pandemic. This gave us both an opportunity to realize just how impactful the Jordan Bulls teams were to us growing up. Download and subscribe on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-set-with-james-tully/id1506058803 Spotify: htt...

May 18, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The TV Shows that Made Us

My mom and stepdad John join me on the pod to talk about the shows they grew up watching and how it impacted them as kids. This goes back to a time when watching TV really was "appointment" viewing and an event for the entire family. Mr. Ed, Howdy Doody, and Gunsmoke all are good examples of just how much things have changed in the last 50 years. If that doesn't interest you, just hearing the back and forth between these two should be enough to make your day a little better. Find me on - Instagr...

May 15, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Growing up 90's

It was a time when Gameboys consumed every AA battery your dad had in the drawer, tech vests were zipped up and never hit the water. Also allowance money went straight to brightly colored milk bottle caps that had absolutely no value. And of course the "Discman" had to have anti-skip because Jock Jams just didn't jam without it. Enjoy reminiscing with us, and tell me what you remember the most. Reach out - Instagram.com/jamestullytv Twitter.com/jamestullytv Facebook.com/jamestullytv...

May 08, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 5

What's Obsolete in Ten Years?

My Uncle Scott joins the pod as we brainstorm about the things we won't be using ten years from now. Besides the obvious (DVDs, not that we use them much now!) we take a stab at some things maybe you didn't think of. Listen to this now, or wait ten years then listen and see how we did. Download and subscribe - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/…/off-the-set-with-…/id1506058803 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JxPFunvocAVxvS38YsBCb Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/off-the-set-with...

Apr 23, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Guilty Pleasure Movies THE SEQUEL

Part 2 of my conversation with Sean Daly about our guilty pleasure movies. What do Kurt Russell's career, the aliens in Signs, a flying flip flop, Arnold's "best" movie, and the first film rated PG-13 have in common? We cover all of it and much more in this episode of "Off the Set" Instagram.com/jamestullytv Facebook.com/jamestullywfts Twitter.com/jamestullytv

Apr 17, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Guilty Pleasure Movies with Sean Daly

You know them by heart, and sometimes you wish you didn't. The flicks you can't help but stop on if you're browsing channels or click on if it's streaming. All it takes is one memorable scene to get you to hang on the whole way to the end, and by then you've already thought of the many ways you'll defend this to your friends the next day. We're talking guilty pleasures this week on "Off the Set" and I bring on the perfect person to go down this rabbit hole with me, Sean Daly. Enjoy, and send me ...

Apr 01, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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