The Whiskey Girl Saloon is the show's very favorite place in Fort Worth, Texas. And, in March of 2015, we were there for an incredible night of music, madness, and revelry that has become the standard at The Whiskey Girl. On this episode, you'll hear interviews with Jay Johnson, Mark Lafon, and Tom McELvain. Plus, there's a Randy Brown sighting, talk of leopard print, and the world's two greatest bartendresses, Leah and Chelsea, will take The Lightning Round questions. PLUS, you'll get to hear l...
Aug 05, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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 ....
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 39
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!
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 38
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 necess...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 37
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.
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 36
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...
May 18, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 35
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) an...
May 17, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 34
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 w...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 33
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 ...
Feb 09, 2018•33 min•Ep. 32
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.
Feb 05, 2018•29 min•Ep. 31
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 condi...
Mar 30, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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 sto...
Mar 21, 2017•1 hr 14 min
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 a...
Mar 10, 2017•1 hr 11 min
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'...
Feb 25, 2017•2 hr 3 min
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 s...
Feb 21, 2017•1 hr 33 min
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, a...
Feb 05, 2017•56 min
The Wolf Of Wall Street wasn't quite the big, bad wolf when it ran into Christina McDowell . The author poignantly, and confrontationally called out director Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio in an open letter for glorifying the exploits of Jordan Belfort--and told the shattering tale of how that exploitation and swindling led to the destruction of her family. Thanks, in great part, to the actions of her father--a Belfort cohort who also engaged in the behavior. In fact, her father stole her...
Jan 26, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Everybody likes to watch movies. A lot of people like to talk about movies. And, certainly, there's a whole burgeoning industry filled with fanboys reviewing--and usually whining--in an esoteric manner about movies. But, suffice it to say that in keeping with our program, we didn't get an amateur. We were lucky enough to sequester award-winning film historian and author Dr. Wes Gehring, author of the book Genre-Busting Dark Comedies Of The 1970s . And 35 other or so other books on film. We'll di...
Jan 11, 2017•1 hr 46 min
Who amongst us, in this digital age, hasn't run across a cyberbully or been cyberharassed online? What's up with those trolls? Well, we went out and found an amazing expert to explain it all. Leeza Steindorf . Ms. Steindorf 's list of accomplishments are so impressive and so vast, Tom actually ran out of breath just listing the highlights. And her latest book-- Connected Parent, Empowered Child --covers bullying and cyberbullying as well as a host of other topics that can aid parents in ensuring...
Dec 05, 2016•52 min
Remember the "Mad Men" era when airline flight was hallmarked by the stylish, glamorous, and service-oriented stewardesses? Well, you're going back there on this podcast, as we speak with Anneros Valensi , author of "Where Is Home?"--an absolutely fascinating life story that you can pick up on Amazon --or on Barnes & Noble. You'll hear about how Ms. Valensi trained with TWA, then traveled all over the US and Europe. You learn how the stewardesses dressed, lived, were treated by the airlines ...
Aug 11, 2016•1 hr 13 min
Once again, Patrick K. O'Donnell raises the bar for untold stories of military history with his latest masterpiece, Washington's Immortals . The book deftly chronicles the incredible story of the Maryland Regiments who singlehandedly and without regard to their personal safety gave themselves to save the fledgling Continental Army. Not only does the book bring to life the daring accounts and extremely personal stories of the Revolutionary War, like all books from Patrick K. O'Donnell , it puts y...
Mar 02, 2016•1 hr 2 min
ESPN reporter Britt McHenry's incredibly mean-spirited, derogatory, and classless remarks directed toward a towing lot employee shocked the nation. Many were stunned at the elitist, entitled, and self-important remarks, and McHenry's cruel assessment of the employee's weight, teeth, education, and income. The internet went abuzz with outrage. Once again, only ONE program could garner the guest everyone is scrambling for. Be with us as we're joined by Britt McHenry. We'll talk about her career, t...
Apr 17, 2015•9 min
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Ray Stevens--yes, the very same Ray Stevens who's sold over 40 million albums, with huge hit singles like "Everything Is Beautiful", "Gitarzan", and "The Streak"--joins us on the little ol' Tom Gulley Show. Mr. Stevens has a brand new album out, entitled "Here We Go Again"--and the first single, "Taylor Swift Is Stalking Me" has already cranked up over 100,000 YouTube hits. You can get this hilarious new release--and you should get it NOW--on iTunes, Amazon, and G...
Mar 30, 2015•27 min
Interesting people saying interesting things. That’s the standard of The Tom Gulley Show. And I am ALWAYS on the prowl for just that. In order to bring you the staggering cornucopia of eclectic topics we bring you. So, when I saw that there was a guy with a book about bathrooms —you know, toilets areas and such—I was naturally thrilled, but I expected a book filled with Hee-Haw level observations and illustrations—but what I got was frankly a surprisingly unexpected and incredible book of histor...
Mar 27, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Come on. Admit it. You're scared of clowns, aren't you? Don't worry. If you are, you're in good company. More and more people are getting coulrophobia--the irrational fear of clowns. And even better news is that Joe Durwin--leading authority on fear of clowns--is here to cover the whole topic from Pennywise to Pogo The Clown. Joe will cover the history, psychology, myth, legend, lore, and everything else you wanted to know about clown fear but were afraid to ask. His work on the subject, "The Tr...
Feb 19, 2015•1 hr 11 min
Ivor Davis was the one and only journalist who lived with, ate with, traveled with, partied with, and generally accompanied The Beatles through every inch of their 1964 North American tour. Along the way, he was in the room for legendary rock moments like Bob Dylan introducing The Fab Four to marijuana, The Beatles meeting Elvis (not to mention Groucho Marx, Burt Lancaster, and Jayne Mansfield), playing Monopoly with John Lennon, having Paul McCartney as a personal bartender, Lennon on Manson's ...
Feb 13, 2015•1 hr 38 min
The Super Bowl commercials are really kind of amazing, when you think about it. The NFL has actually managed to make its most important game all about commercials. Even people who hate football will say, "Oh, I have to watch it for the commercials!" Think about that. HAVE to watch...commercials. Being as Tom has written a few Super Bowl commercials, he rates them every year. With a flamethrower. Get ready to hear why the commercial you loved in actuality totally SUCKS. As Tom rates the 2015 Supe...
Feb 02, 2015•50 min
Standup comedian Kevin Bartini isn't just funny. He's all kinds of funny. Naturally, he's a well-known standup comic. He's warms up audiences The Daily Show. He's written tons of comedy from sketch to material for other comedians. He's appeared on SNL, What Would You Do?, and other TV shows. He was even the guy behind getting a street named George Carlin Way in NYC. This is a guy dedicated to funny. And, his recently released album--The Unintentionally White Album--has been released to rave revi...
Jan 28, 2015•1 hr 40 min
Dave Herman happens to be one of Mixed Martial Art's top heavyweights. That's why it's ironic that he, his wife Madeleine, and their two-month old son Leo, were taken down in a traffic stop that started off bizarre--and ended up with the Titan Fighting Championship athlete being tased with his hands up, complying with a police order. The police incident report described Dave as "aggressive." What they didn't count on was the aggressive use of a video recorder by Dave's wife. After the Dekalb Cou...
Jan 25, 2015•1 hr 11 min
The Tom Gulley Show packed 100 hours of entertainment into 2014. And on this Super Sampler episode, you'll hear clips from each and every podcast episode we brought you. Hear from celebrities, authors, musicians, everyday citizens, and visit all the places The Tom Gulley Show darkened in the previous calendar year. From the wife of Morton Downey, Jr., to US senators, to legendary comic book figures, to acclaimed actors, and plenty of audio from all the places we went. Some of which have asked us...
Jan 14, 2015•1 hr 14 min
