The Back Room Show continues its “Stories From a Pandemic” special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the “social distancing” by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. In this episode we talk with Maria Kolevas. She is the Director of Nursing at a personal care community. Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Room! A Back Room Network production...
Apr 04, 2020•13 min
The Back Room Show continues its “Stories From a Pandemic” special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the “social distancing” by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. In this two-part episode, we talk with Carena Williams and Hope Davis, both 2020 high school seniors, about how the Coronavirus crisis has affected their senior year. Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in Th...
Apr 01, 2020•19 min
The Back Room Show continues its “Stories From a Pandemic” special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the “social distancing” by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. This episode we talk with Sherrie Moore. She is a bartender living the sweet beach life in Southern California. Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Room! A Back Room Network production...
Mar 30, 2020•15 min
The Back Room Show continues its “Stories From a Pandemic” special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the “social distancing” by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. This episode we talk with Brian Ullom. He and his wife Jaime are professional show dog handlers from central Pennsylvania. They own and operate JB Show Dog Handling and Training . Get a drink and take a seat....
Mar 27, 2020•21 min
With this episode, The Back Room Show begins its “Stories From a Pandemic” special series of conversations. The goal of the series is try to help bring people together, and bridge some of the “social distancing” by sharing stories from everyday people on how the Coronavirus crisis has impacted their lives. This episode we talk with Melanie Magolan, an American student working on her second Master’s degree at The University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back...
Mar 25, 2020•16 min
This episode the guys are joined by a dentist, a farmer, a congressional candidate, and that’s all just one person! It’s all-around good guy, Gary Wegman. We ask Gary about some of the unusual things he has experienced in his over 35 years practicing dentistry. We talk about the lost art of snake milking. Learn about Gary’s passion for his community, and why he is running for Congress. Also, we discuss why at-home dentistry is always a bad idea. Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Ro...
Dec 06, 2019•42 min
This very special Back Room Network show has Matt and Gary from “The Back Room Show”, Maria from “Adventures in Middle-Aged Momming”, and BRN Executive Producer, the lovely Denise. We learn that to record a podcast, you have to actually hit ‘Record’. Maria confesses a deep, dark secret (hint- it involves Patrick Swayze). Matt spends some quality alone time with himself. We ask the question, “Why does Gary hate joy so much?” We discuss both good and bad movie remakes. And finally, we talk about t...
Oct 28, 2019•42 min
This episode we are joined in studio by Back Room Diamond Status pal, Mike Ruppert. Rup talks about life playing bass in various bar bands. We share our fond memories of the cheap beers of our youth. And why your friend being 6,000 miles away is no excuse to not party in his garage. Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Room! A Back Room Network production Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Frea...
Oct 11, 2019•34 min
This episode we get political on your a$$! Trump decides to play weatherman. We talk about how every “scandal” has to have “ …gate” at the end of it. Donnie decides to get the Taliban back together. And where did all these umlauts come from?!! Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Room! A Back Room Network production Visit our sponsors: Flourish Coffee Shop & Flourish Behavioral Health Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc....
Sep 17, 2019•26 min
Our pal Alicia Brisbois joins Gary and Matt to discuss her upcoming Back Room Network show, “I Gotta Get This Off My Chest”. Matt peppers the show with a few gems from the Blanche Knott book, “Truly Tasteless Jokes, Vol. 11″, you know, the GOOD one. We discuss a secret that only hockey players’ wives know. Alicia tells us how much she REALLY likes ducks. Gary explores the final moments in the life of an ice cream man. And Maria from, ‘Adventures in Middle-Aged Momming’ finally gets her comeuppan...
Sep 06, 2019•26 min
In this episode the guys are joined by Back Room pal, the always fun, Rose Azrael. Find out about Matt’s big move. Rose discusses two very different sides of her personality- A World War II-era radio re-creation performer, and a budding burlesque artist. They also discuss a very unique Texas delicacy . And discover the difference between a hipster bar, and a hamster bar. Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Room! S.O.A.P Old Time Radio Actors Sybil Tsunami- Facebook Instagram A Back R...
Aug 09, 2019•30 min
In this episode, the lovely Denise fills in for Matt. Gary is joined by his four siblings as they reminisce about their beloved late father, Glen Earl Williams Sr. It’s an upbeat and loving conversation filled with warm and funny stories about this great working-class hero. Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Room! A Back Room Network production Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc....
Jun 14, 2019•41 min
Gary and Matt talk with The Back Room Network’s own Maria Jarrell from “Adventures in Middle-Aged Momming” about carrying around spare body parts. Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Room! Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc....
May 05, 2019•2 min
Back Room Bite Size is delicious comedy in a fun snack size. Comedy that won’t spoil your appetite. In today’s Bite Size, Matt and Gary, along with their pal Tony, discuss the magical allure of redheaded women. Enjoy! Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Room!
Apr 03, 2019•5 min
Today Matt and Gary go around the horn on a variety of topics. Stripper glitter. Getting into a fight with your furniture. We talk about what we think are some of the worst ways to die. We meet the great Pam Ballam! And find out why Grandpa Joe from “Willy Wonka” was really a huge dick. Yep, it’s one of THOSE kinds of episodes! Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The Back Room! A Back Room Network production Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc....
Mar 29, 2019•29 min
This episode the guys chat with new Back Room Network sponsors and lifelong pals, Tracy Bernard of Such A Neat Freak, Inc. , and Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers . We discuss the unique issues and challenges each of them face in their professions. Also, we talk about haunted houses, Kim tells us about things that get stuck inside of walls, Matt gets himself a castle, Tracy creates a new word, and does Gary have a secret love child?? Buckle up! Get a drink and take a seat. You’re in The B...
Mar 15, 2019•33 min
Today the guys talk with their pal, NYC-based pianist, arranger, and music director Dan Pardo. We talk about the life of a music man in New York, his great webshow/podcast “Pardo’s Turn”, and his Limerick’s of Resistance! Visit Dan at his site here Watch “Pardo’s Turn” here , or listen to it on your favorite podcast app. Read his great Limericks of Resistance here A Back Room Network production Visit our sponsors: Kim Welch, Realtor with RE/MAX Achievers Such a Neat Freak, Inc....
Feb 15, 2019•56 min
The guys are joined by the lovely and talented, Rebecca Shoemaker. Rebecca is an actress and singer based in southeastern Pennsylvania. Her new CD, “Jazz Sketches” is available now. The album is also available to stream. We talk about all the work that goes into studying the arts, and how things usually don’t go according to plan. Also, some of the things and people that help push you in the right direction. Later, Rebecca explains some of the process of being a self-published artist. Visit Rebe...
Nov 02, 2018•30 min
The guys are joined by Back Roommate, Matt Deterior of “Day Drinking Saved My Life” . We discuss his show’s origin story(hint, it involved drinking). And speaking of origin stories, we speculate on how one very opinionated truck came to be. We pay homage to 80’s & 90’s morning zoo radio shows. Also, your weekly recommended amount of drug and dead people references. You’re welcome. This Saturday, October 20th, join Matt Deterior at Hoppy Halloween 4 at Broken Goblet Brewing ! A huge Halloween...
Oct 19, 2018•38 min
Lucky you! There was so much audio deliciousness from our episode with the great, Tony Mancuso, we decided to make an extra episode with the good stuff that didn’t make the last episode. We talk about redheads, the 80s, we totally geek out on Back to the Future, and we discuss why Die Hard is the greatest Christmas movie known to humanity. Find Tony at rambunctiouspictures.com to see and hear some of his work. Follow The Back Room Show- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thebackroomshow/ Instagr...
Oct 05, 2018•26 min
The guys are joined by their pal, Tony Mancuso, formerly of the band Burnt Sienna. He tells us all about his decision to leave that behind and head west to California to pursue a career in video directing and voice acting. We decide to start a hashtag with #postyourfailures so everyone can see that we all struggle and make mistakes along the way. Find Tony at rambunctiouspictures.com to see and hear some of his work. Follow The Back Room Show- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thebackroomshow/ ...
Sep 28, 2018•36 min
Today the guys talk dogs with dog trainer Linda Groff, of Awesome Dawgs . We learn some training dos and don’ts. And we hear about the special relationship Gary’s dog has with Matt’s crotch. Contact trainer Linda Groff to get info on upcoming classes at linda@awesomedawgs.com Follow The Back Room Show- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thebackroomshow/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebackroomnetwork/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/backroomnetwork...
Sep 18, 2018•28 min
The guys are joined by their pal, Caitlin Nolan, featured actress on the show “Portlandia”, to talk about depression, anxiety, and suicide. It’s a real Yuck-fest! Follow The Back Room Show- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thebackroomshow/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebackroomnetwork/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/backroomnetwork...
Sep 11, 2018•31 min
The guys head out to Prout’s Jollyview Farm in Oley, PA to chat with our buddy, Ben Prout. We have a fun and fascinating conversation on what it takes to run and sustain a farm. We also touch on the current and future state of farming in America. Also, we see the biggest damn dog in the history of ever!
Sep 04, 2018•42 min
In this episode of The Back Room Show, Gary and Matt talk about the immigration crisis at the southern border. They also sift through a lot of the garbage that passes for immigration fact. They also manage to sprinkle in a few penis jokes. Yep. It’s THAT kind of show. Enjoy.
Aug 28, 2018•38 min
Gary shows Matt his new impression.
Aug 27, 2018•3 min
Gary and Matt continue talking with their pal Maria. We learn how Italians often blur the line between love and food.
Jul 08, 2018•22 min
Our buddy Maria joins Gary and Matt to talk about growing up Italian. The conversation takes a strange turn when they discuss fighting third graders. Just…just listen to find out.
Jul 08, 2018•33 min
Get to know your new pals, Gary and Matt. The Back Room Show is just like sitting in the back room of your favorite bar. Ya know, where all the fun is. Joking, laughing, and talking about whatever the hell you feel like.
Jul 08, 2018•41 min
