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Tom Kelly Show

“Get Back To The Fun” . . . Tom Kelly is a stand-up comedian who has worked with almost every celebrity imaginable. He’s a man of a certain age asking deep questions while also sharing unsolicited opinions about news and world events. He refuses to niche down. He’s on a quest to be real. But the reality is he’s also learned, it’s time to be silly, loosen up and get “Back To The Fun.”
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177: Loren's New Dream? Does Tom Need a New Bed?

Loren Raye of Nonsense and Nostalgia returns. Loren shares a new career goal. But she’s afraid to take the first step. Can Tom Kelly convince her to take a leap? Plus, does Tom Kelly need a new bed or is he dying of sleep apnea? Show Notes: Instagram: Loren Raye

Mar 23, 202226 min

175: Bryant and Maury Remembered

Bryant Renfroe was Barbara Walters' legendary and Emmy award winning hairstylist. Maury Fogel was a stand-up comedian best known for his work entertaining cancer patients at Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center. Both had an impact on Tom’s life and both passed away this month. Tom shares memories of both. Plus some happy . . . silly podcast antics. Show Notes: Landscaping Company That’s Following Tom Kelly On Instagram : Maury Fogel’s YouTube Bryant Renfroe’s Obituary...

Mar 21, 202223 min

174: Jussie Smollett and Wonder Woman's Venmo

Opinions on Jussie Smollett’s sentencing. Plus Tom Kelly finds a surprise on a Wonder Woman’s Venmo. Show Notes: Wonder Woman’s TikTok: Wonder Woman No One Asked For Link Tree For Miss Indiana / Wonder Woman No One Asked For: Alexis Lete

Mar 16, 202220 min

173: Yelp Karens With The Two Star General

Why do we post Yelp and other online reviews? Jeremy L is a former officer in the United States Army, big shot in the corporate world and former “Elite Yelper”. Tom thinks Jeremy is a “Yelp Karen.” J Jeremy and Tom’s nephew Nico think reviews on Yelp serves a broader purpose than just reviewing online Show Notes: Bar that Tom thinks deserves a better Yelp Review: Dorrian’s Red Hand, NYC...

Mar 15, 202219 min

172 - Life In High Gear: Kristin Kenney

Kristin Kenney is a spiritual teacher, life coach and host of the podcast, Life in High Gear. Kristin shares unique techniques she uses to elevate her high end clientele to the next level. Kristin Kenney on Instagram: LifeInHighGear Kristin Kenney’s website: KristinKenney.com

Mar 14, 202222 min

171: Kunal Arora - Meaningful Connections

At the Stand Up New York comedy party, Kunal Arora gave Tom Kelly a profound piece of advice. “Instead of trying to connect with lots of people focus on making meaningful connections.” Tom picks Kunal’s brain for more advice on not just navigating New York’s comedy scene, but life. Show Notes: Kunal’s Instagram: AllDayKCA Kunal’s Podcast: Meet Me Outside...

Mar 09, 202228 min

170: Where's The Grief? Jordon Ferber

In 2002, comedian Jordon Ferber lost his brother Russell in a tragic car accident. Almost 20 years later, Jordon has become an expert in bereavement sharing stories of dealing with grief on his podcast “Where’s The Grief?” Show Notes: Jordon Ferber On Instagram Jordon's Podcast "Where's The Grief" on Apple Podcasts

Mar 08, 202227 min

169: Leveling Up And Jersey Shore Barfights

Tom gets into a barfight after his weekend at Uncle Vinny’s Comedy Club in Point Pleasant New Jersey. Plus: Tom discusses 13 Signs You’ve Leveled Up As A Person Show Notes: Show Notes: Comedy Club Where Tom Will Be Performing Soon: Uncle Vinnie’s , Point Pleasant, New Jersey Comedian Who Helped Defend Tom: Joe Fernandes Bar With Great Burgers and Barfights: Frankies 13 Signs You’ve Leveled Up by Dr. Benjamin Hardy of Medium.com...

Mar 07, 202221 min

168: Bloody Ear In Central Park

Tom walks to a show on the East Side of New York City. He explains why his ear is bleeding and shares a story about time.

Mar 02, 202218 min

166: Applebees, CNN, and Fixing News Coverage

Tom Kelly asks “How can we stand with Ukraine if unite on a strategy to fight Covid 19?” Should CNN have commercials during war coverage? Tom asks a question about Match.com etiquette. Also: Tom is afraid of being your emotionally expensive friend. Show Notes: Tom's Comedian Friend's Instagram: Mario Bosco Lee Camp's TV Show that is owned by Russia: Redacted Tonight...

Feb 28, 202222 min

165: Tom Kelly Show On Ice

Tom broadcasts from his nephew's youth hockey game. Tom tries something new. But does he learn any life lessons or does this become an audio disaster?

Feb 23, 202219 min

164: Kim, Kanye, Pete, Taylor and Missed Red Flags

What are the lessons we can learn from Kim Kardashian's divorce from Kanye West and West's trolling of Pete Davidson? Were there red flags? Let's ask Taylor Swift. Plus Tom talks about his own missed red flags and how he decided if someone bullies someone else, they may one day bully him.

Feb 22, 202222 min

163: Worst To First - The True Story Of Z100

From Worst To First: The True Story Of Z100 New York is a documentary about how Scott Shannon took Z100 AND THE Z Morning Zoo radio show from “Worst To First” in the New York market. Tom Kelly reviews how the strategies of “Morning Zoo” pioneers 40 years ago are relevant to creative people today. 1) Be creative. 2) Be different. 3) Be aggressive. 4) Enroll your listeners and supporters in your future success. Show Notes: Buy Or Rent From Worst To First On : YouTube...

Feb 21, 202222 min

162: What's Your Price?

Tom reflects on John Calipari’s speech on this week’s Billions. What financial number in the bank would give you the freedom to chase your dreams? What is your price? Also: Is Tom Kelly Aging Better Than 50 Cent? Plus: Tom’s BIG Revelation comes AFTER the “Magic Mirror”.

Feb 16, 202219 min

161: Dean Obeidallah CNN, Sirius

Dean Obeidallah discusses how he gave up a career as a corporate lawyer to become a comedian and an NBC Page. The leap had costs but lead to a career that has taken him to Saturday Night Live, CNN and has allowed him to be an advocate for the Arab community.

Feb 15, 202228 min

160: Jerks At Work: Tessa West

Tessa West, author and Associate Professor of Psychology at NYU, discusses her new book "Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What To Do About Them". She identifies the types of jerks you're likely to encounter in the workplace—from overbearing bosses to irritating colleagues—and provides a strategic and ethical game plan for breaking free from these difficult people.

Feb 14, 202222 min

159: Diverting The Failure Spiral

You may not be able to think yourself to success. But you can think yourself to failure. Tom pontificates on the power of vision boards and positive thinking . . . or at the very least stopping the negative spiral? Does hubris prevent contentment? So many deep thoughts on this week’s Tom Kelly Show

Feb 08, 202218 min

158: Joe Rogan

Tom Kelly shares his opinions on Joe Rogan’s use of the N word, anti-vaccine talk and Spotify’s journalistic standards. Plus: Tom saw Hamilton and learned something from Dr. Cheryl this week. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Feb 08, 202219 min

157: Whoopi Goldberg's Character

Tom Kelly shares why he defended Whoopi Goldberg’s character during her controversial week at “The View”. He shares opinions on the nuanced differences between the times when Megyn Kelly, Roseanne Barr and Kathy Griffin all . . . stepped into controversial situations. Plus: Tom takes a trip to the Boris Lurie exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Feb 07, 202217 min

156: Hating On Tom Brady

Tom Kelly explains all of the reasons he hates former New England Patriot and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady. Plus: Tom Kelly gets a surprise live while podcasting from Jones Beach, New York.

Feb 02, 202219 min

155: Jennifer Garner And Ways To Have A Great Day

Note: Jennifer Garner NOT actually in this episode. But Tom talks about why Jennifer Garner's Instagram feed is fabulous and why she'd be a good podcast guest. Also: Tom reflects on yesterday's episode with Brian Koppelman of Billions and explores what things he can control to have a good day every day.

Feb 01, 202215 min

154: Billion's Brian Koppelman

Brian Koppelman is a co-creator and one of the Executive Producers of Showtime’s Billions. Brian shares more than behind the scenes stories about Billions. He a powerful writing technique that got him out of his creative blocks. Show Notes: The Artist’s Way By Julia Cameron on Amazon Brian Koppelman on Twitter Brian Koppelman on Instagram Dan Soder On Instagram Eva Victor On Instagram...

Jan 31, 202236 min

153: Managing Expectations

Tom shares a story about what high school promdate has in common with his most recent week of work. Both end up at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Plus: Tom rants about "unmasking our children" and why you can't get your news from memes.

Jan 27, 202219 min

152: West Elm Caleb

West Elm Caleb has been love bombing women all over TikTok. Tom discusses a noise in his New York City apartment and a feud with a nearby grocer over paper bags.

Jan 26, 202222 min

151: Forced Into A Confessional

Tom Kelly goes to a funeral and somehow winds up at confession. Is it wrong to self-checkout of a Dunkin Donuts using the cashier's register? Plus what has Tom Kelly learned in 150 episodes of podcasting?

Jan 25, 202222 min

150: Louie Anderson

Tom Kelly shares a behind the scenes story about interacting with Louie Anderson while at the Rosie O'Donnell Show. Plus Tom shares a few secret details about some good things going on in his life.

Jan 24, 202221 min

149: Excuse My Grandma

Kim Murstein is a 25 year old who hosts a dating podcast with her 79 year old grandmother Grandma Gail. ExcuseMyGrandma Tiktok has over 175,000 subscribers! What are the commonalities in dating advice for two very different generations of women. Show Notes: Excuse My Grandma Podcast on Apple Podcasts Excuse My Grandma on Instagram @ExcuseMyGrandma Excuse My Grandma on Tiktok: ExcuseMyGrandma...

Jan 19, 202226 min

148: Weaponize My Success

Tom Kelly wants to “Weaponize His Success”. What does that mean? Why is that not healthy? Find out on episode 148 of The Tom Kelly Show.

Jan 18, 202221 min
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