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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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234: Higgins Beach Catch Up

At what point do you decide you did a good job? At what point do you decide you had a good day? Tom debates those topics and makes new friends It's National Punch Day!

Sep 21, 202222 min

232: Shein Short Shorts and Leg Warmers

Caitin O’Connor of 2 and a Half Men returns! Tom’s friend Rene asks ust What’s the deal with Shein jeggings? Rene’s odd fashion find turns into a fundraiser for the Quinnipiac University Father Louis Evangelisto Scholarship Fund Show Notes: Shein Leg Warmer Shorts Father Louis Evangelisto Scholarship: Be sure to mark your gift for the Father Louis Evangelisto Scholarship fund and forward Tom Kelly the receipt....

Sep 14, 202227 min

231: Black Eyed Peas and Fashion Week

Caitlin O’Connor from Two and a Half Men, Arsenic Magazine, and Tosh.0 joins Tom as she is in town for Fashion Week. What did the Skerry Jones and David Brody from the Brooklyn Boys podcast think of Tom’s fashion week outfit? Tom has a great dinner at Benjamin’s Steak House.

Sep 11, 202220 min

230: Tom Sits In The Middle Of The Street

Taking part in New York City's "Open Streets" program on Columbus Avenue, Tom Kelly meets a couple from Boston who just moved to New York City. Why would someone move to New York City in their sixties and at the end of a pandemic? Tom Kelly Show listeners give the couple advice!

Sep 08, 202223 min

229: The Nobody Cares Speech

6 Time Emmy Award Winning, Best Selling Author and Sirius Radio Host Janette Barber joins Tom Kelly for the BEST ADVICE his Father ever gave him. NOBODY CARES. Life isn't fair. Nobody cares. Now what? This is the conversation to share with your children and friends mired in the depression and lack of hope that comes with the inequities of life. Do people need to hear "Nobody Cares"? What do you do after you realize "Nobody Cares"? Is this advice useful to you? Comment or email tomkellyshow@me.co...

Sep 06, 202226 min

228: Advice For Kids Going Away To College

It's that time of year where high school graduates are heading off to their Freshman year of college. Loren Raye joins Tom to give their own advice and advice from Tom Kelly Show Fans for this year's Incoming Freshmen!

Sep 05, 202227 min

227: BMX with Subrosa Brand's Ryan Sher

Ryan Sher of Subrosa Brand stops by the Tom Kelly Show to talk about New York's Dawn of the Streets. Plus: What can regular people learn from the BMX community?

Aug 29, 202223 min

226: Accident On The Palisades

Tom Kelly podcasts from dead stop traffic on his way to the Callicoon Hills resort in Callicoon Center, New York. Topics: Why did Sylvester Stallone replace a tattoo of his wife with one of his dog? Why do people obsess about moving the car a few feet further in dead stop traffic?

Aug 24, 202218 min

225: Expired Vaseline With Loren Raye

Loren Raye of TJ in the Morning and the Elvis Duran and the Morning Show joins Tom Kelly for a day of updates and laughs. How is Tom's Sleep Apnea mouthguard working? How is Baby Sophie affecting Loren and her husband's sleep schedule? Plus: Loren asks for some Vaseline and there is a revelation!

Aug 22, 202224 min

224: Trash Table

Tom Kelly finds a kitchen table in the trash outside his apartment in New York City. Tom takes the podcast to the street corner and meets some interesting New Yorkers in the TRASH TABLE edition of The Tom Kelly Show! Show Notes: Lee’s Podcast: House Of Lee Gavin’s Podcast: Growing Up Gavin Gavin’s Instagram :Podcast And Zoom Bookings: http://www.TomKellyShow.com Social: @TomKellyShow...

Aug 17, 202222 min

223: Jimmy Buffett Jones Beach Tailgate 2022

The tailgate at Jimmy Buffett's annual concert at the Jones Beach Theater is a Long Island tradition that is arguably as big as Jimmy's actual show. Tom Kelly checks out the sights and people at the 2022 Jones Beach tailgate.

Aug 15, 20229 min

Tom's Big Announcement, Hamilton and Janette Barber

Tom Kelly has a big announcment! His mentor, Emmy Award Winning Producer, Best Selling Writer, and FRIEND Janette Barber comes to share the news and talk to Tom about what's been going on lately! Plus: Shout outs to the Good Morning America Hamilton Audience!

Aug 10, 202228 min

Shopping At Stew Leonards

Tom beats the heat shopping for groceries at Stew Leonards, a fancy New York area grocery store. Tom meets a service dog trainer and tries a delicious Montauk Iced Tea. Show Notes: Montauk Iced Tea Instagram Stew Leonards Instagram:

Aug 08, 202217 min

Armrest Wars 2022

Comedian Tom Kelly explores several theories on airplane armrest etiquette. Several airline armrest theories are explored including the "Jim Jefferies" theory. What are the rules for the MIDDLE SEAT? What are the rules for sharing space on a place "in this new age"? Plus did you know airlines don't owe you an armrest?

Aug 03, 202220 min

Will Smith's New Apology, Choco Taco, and Ryan Peterson

Will Smith Apologizes again for the Chris Rock incident. Is this apology better than previous attempts? Ryan Peterson of WTEN news joins the Tom Kelly Show for some in depth analysis. Tom Kelly lays out new standards for Will Smith to be forgiven. PLUS: the Choco Taco and how inflation is killing the Ice Cream Man

Aug 01, 202224 min

218: Shark Week, Mackelmore, and Murder

Thoughts on Shark Week. Behind the scenes on Good Morning America's Mackelmore concert, Signs You Are Not A Beach Person, a beautiful piece of Fan Mail, Adult Truth or Dare, the price of Pizza . . . and MURDER.

Jul 27, 202223 min

216: Ben Rosenfeld Russian Comedian / TikTok Star

Ben Rosenfeld is a Russian born US comedian with a huge following on TikTok. How do American audiences treat Ben after finding out he is from Russia? As an immigrant, why did Ben give up a career in management to be a stand up comedian? Plus thoughts on the TikTok algorithm. Do Americans care more about Britney Griner than Russia's invasion of the Ukraine? Show Notes: Ben's TikTok: @BigBenComedy Ben's Instagram: Big Ben Comedy...

Jul 25, 202233 min

Drunk Frat Guy Walks On Stage

BONUS: A drunk frat guy walks onto the stage during Carmen Lynch’s set. Tom Kelly carries the drunk guy upstairs and has to emceeing during the aftermath.

Jul 21, 20224 min

216: Call Me Zaddy

Is Tom Kelly a “Zaddy”? Who were Tom’s favorite audience members at the One Republic concert. Something goes wrong at a comedy show. PLUS: Things Tom does not want to hear from good looking people AND How do you define a 2022 moment?

Jul 20, 202221 min

215: Funny How? With Matt Ruby

Matt Ruby writes Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian which is a newsletter that offers standup comedy philosophy, advice, and links from comedy greats. Matt talks with Tom Kelly about how writing a newsletter about the craft of comedy made him a better comedian! Show Notes Matt's Funny How Newsletter: The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby Matt Ruby's Instagram...

Jul 18, 202228 min

214: Covid Test At Jones Beach

A great weekend of Tom Kelly sneaking a Covid test out of the house. Will Tom test positive for Covid? What does it mean when you send your best? What is the bar in your town that you always "wind up at"? Plus a tour of Jones Beach Field 6 and Tom Rains On Parades!

Jul 14, 202216 min

213: View From Bahamas - GMA: AESPA

Tom Kelly warms up the audiences for The View from the Bahamar resort in the Bahamas! PLUS: Concerts return to Good Morning America with KPOP sensation Aespa! Tom spills the behind the scenes tea about his experiences!

Jul 11, 202227 min

212: Wendy Williams' Impact On Daytime TV

How You Doing? Janette Barber returns to talk with Tom Kelly about the end of the Wendy Williams Show. What was Wendy’s impact on daytime TV? Plus nice stories about Sherri Shepherd and what would happen when Tom would tell Wendy Williams jokes at TV shows. Plus: Janette finds an expensive purse in the trash.

Jul 05, 202223 min

211: Creating The Perception Of Success: Janette Barber

Janette Barber is a former Sirius XM radio and Food Network host. She was a Supervising Producer and Head Writer at the Rosie O'Donnell Show. She is a New York Times best selling author. She was a stand up comedian and mentor to Tom Kelly. She talks to Tom about the importance of not just keeping it real but creating a "Perception of Success."

Jun 29, 202224 min

210: Juneteenth, LA Comedy and Knowing Who You Are With Kalea McNeill

Tom Kelly met Kalea McNeill at the Improv comedy club in Los Angeles. Kalea is a stand up comic known for her roles on SWAT and as Hanifa on Crazy Ex Girlfriend. Kalea McNeill talks with Tom about how as a black, gay, celibate woman, she has a sense a clear sense of self and knows exactly who she is! Show Notes: Kalea McNeill Instagram: WhateverKalea

Jun 27, 202228 min

209: Ghost Mall Tour: Sunrise Mall

Tom Kelly and filmmaker Steve Burger nostalgically explore Massapequa New York’s Sunrise Mall. The Sunrise Mall was an icon on Long Island’s Nassau / Suffolk border. The mall has declined as online shopping has cut into retail. It’s dancing the line between “ghost mall” and soon to be closed mall. Over the years, the Sunrise Mall has been a home to Sears, JC Penny, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart, Stern’s, Woolworth, a movie theater, and countless other “mall stores”. The mall’s owners Ur...

Jun 22, 202220 min

208.5: LA Update

Everything that went wrong this week leads to something amazing. How did Tom's date with CJ Franco go? How was the first ever comedy festival at the Comedy Chateau?

Jun 21, 202217 min

208: CJ Franco and Caitlin O'Connor: Tom Kelly Island

Tom is joined by Caitlin O’Connor an actress and TV host with over 500,000 followers in Instagram. Caitlin and Tom discuss dating confidence and whether or not Tom would be able to date some of Caitlin’s friends influencer Lindsey Pelas and F Boy Island’s CJ Franco. Caitlin surprises Tom with a quick interview with CJ Franco. CJ dishes on HBO Max’s FBoy Island starring Iliza Shlesinger. Tom asks CJ to go out while he’s in Los Angeles. Show Notes: Lindsey Pelas Instagram CJ Franco Instagram Caitl...

Jun 20, 202222 min

207: Caitlin O'Connor: Creepy Like Tom

Tom is joined by Caitlin O’Connor an actress and TV host with over 500,000 followers in Instagram. Tom and Caitlin met when Tom was swiping on Bumble. But it turns out, someone had stolen Caitlin’s pictures for Bumble. Caitlin and Tom discuss whether self-effacing humor adversely affects the rest of Tom’s life. Plus: Caitlin discusses whether or not Tom would be a good fit for model and actress CJ Franco. This is the beginning of a two parter of fun. Caitlin O’Connor Instagram https://www.instag...

Jun 15, 202222 min
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