Jimmy Buffett has passed away. Tom Kelly shares a story about Jimmy Buffett's support for Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Plus . . . Tom shares his own reflections on Summer 2023 ending and a memory of "The Last Seven Minutes Of Summer.
Tom's going viral! Only in Southern Nassau County, New York and Massapequa Long Island. His TikTok and Instagram success has made him a "micro influencer" on Long Island. Tom explores the pressure of following your own success when you're on a good streak. Plus: Why Taylor Swift Will Never Become President. Inside Stories and "Real Person Talent" from Good Morning America's Tim McGraw concert!
Bob Barker, the iconic host of the long-running game show "The Price is Right," passed away at the age of 99. Known for his warmth and charm, Barker was a beloved figure in American television for over five decades. He was a passionate animal rights advocate and Tom learns that he asked people to “spay or neuter” their pets NOT spay AND neuter. But for all of Barker’s work, perhaps he reminds us of staying home from school and the people who loved us on sick and snow days. Come on down and enjoy...
Inspired by a quote I heard from Gandhi on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. "Your biggest accomplishment is holding you back." Is the biggest thing you've done emotionally keeping you from doing the next big thing?
Tom Kelly joins the WGA and SAG AFTRA picket lines as the summer of strikes continues. Tom discusses his own experiences and lack of support on a few issues as a SAG AFTRA Member. Does the union represent the needs of the "regular" union member? Is this strike about the "cool kids" in the union? Is Fran Drescher a proper leader? Tom details what he believes the WGA and SAG AFTRA will have to do to make the strike more effective.
Megan Rapinoe Missed the penalty shot that cost her and the American Women's Soccer Team the World Cup. Then . . . she laughed. Are the uber successful able to laugh at their biggest failures? Do you have to laugh at your failures? Or was this just plain inappropriate.
Tom Kelly maintains the grave of a long passed away friend, John McCann. In the middle of reflecting on his own life . . . Tom remembers and plays a clip where John . . . brought Tom down a notch on their old podcast "This Show Again".
David Harris Katz interviews Tom Kelly on his podcast "A Page in History" a podcast that follows television industry professionals who were in the NBC Page Program. Hear stories about how: Tom Kelly walked Tom Selleck out of the building after his awkward appearance on the Rosie O’Donnell Show. How Chevy Chase tried to make disgruntled audience members feel better after Saturday Night Live was overbooked. A story about Conan O’Brien and banannas. And pontifications on whether or not television i...
In the past few months, Tom has had a friend mugged on Restaurant Row. Had his car broken into in broad daylight. Seen the mentally ill physically harass the elderly and had a seen a mentally ill man on the subway threaten to shoot everyone in the car. But that’s not what has shifted Tom’s love of New York City. While he’s not quite saying “New York is dead”, Tom is saying the romance may be gone. He’s been “Quiet Quitting” NYC. He’s reading to switch to an “open relationship” and start seeing o...
While performing at the Rye Comedy Club, Tom Kelly encounters a woman who is bitter that her friend did not have her as a bridesmaid on her wedding day? In this mix of stand up comedy and podcast, Tom Kelly asks "What does the size and composition of a wedding party say about the couple?"
A "banger" in music is a slang term used to describe a song that is highly energetic, catchy, and exciting. It is often used to describe songs that are popular at parties or clubs, and that get people moving. There is no one definitive definition of what makes a song a banger, but some common characteristics include: · A strong, driving beat · Catchy lyrics · A memorable melody · A sense of energy and excitement Banger songs can come from any genre of music, but they are most commonly found in e...
Bill Geddie co-created The View with Barbara Walters and was Executive Producer for 14 years. He won a Lifetime Achievement Daytime Emmy for his contributions to television. He was Tom's first Executive Producer as a TV warm up comedian. Bill passed away at 68.
This episode dives into the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, women's sports, and equality on and off the field. Tom is talking with an old friend, Becky Donohue. Becky is a stand-up comedy pioneer known for her presence on stage and work in New York in getting the underrepresented stage time long before it was cool Becky opens up about her latest project that she is producing, "In These Cleats," a comedy podcast all about women's soccer. With hosts Paige Nielsen, Tien Tran, and Lauren Walker at the ...
Tom went out drinking with his childhood best friend Mike. Tom is drunk and comedy ensues. Will Tom have his "David Hasselhoff moment? Tom has a Bumble match with a woman with whom he went on a date . . . 17 years ago. The problem? Tom doesn't remember her. Listen as Tom responds to his Bumble Match live on the air. In between Bumble messages . . . Tom gives some details on his town Massapequa, Long Island where an arrest has been made in the Gilgo Beach / Long Island Serial Killer story....
On today's intense episode of The Tom Kelly Show, we delve deep into the grim story of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, recently arrested and shockingly hailing from Tom's very own hometown of Massapequa, New York. Join comedian and Massapequa native Tom Kelly as he navigates the unsettling landscape of his childhood home, transformed into a chilling crime scene. With his intimate familiarity of Gilgo Beach, Tom not only gives us an insider's look at the haunting setting but...
Felicia Madison is the Managing Partner at one of the best comedy clubs in New York City, the West Side Comedy Club. She is also a stand up comedian who just recorded her one woman show: 45 Years A Woman which celebrates the 45th anniversary of her bat mitzvah. Felicia is happily married and has three great kids. She didn’t start comedy until she was 50. What would prompt a happy Upper East Side mother to pursue just a difficult art? Felicia shares stories about her creative and business tenacit...
Tom shouts out the listeners and gives some breaking news on some updates on his career. Plus, 6 time Emmy Award Winning TV Producer Janette Barber returns! Tom has a theory about "conscious wandering" when you don't know what to do in life. Plus when you don't know how to connect the dots . . . maybe it's time to just make a few dots and connect them later? Janette shares her theories on "Iron Discipline" and how that has helped her in moments of her life!
Happy Fourth Of July! Get to know your fellow Tom Kelly Show listeners with audio from our last minute Zoom Party! Which listener has a shower in their living room? What did Tom’s job stressful as the “Virtual Warm Up Act” during the pandemic at the Tamron Hall Show? What is a “Pregnant Momma”? A Special Thank You To Today’s Stars: • Ryan Wholley • Franklin • Michael Walter • Judi Jensen From Reno • MMM Mark • Missy • Jacob Lee Downey • Raj • Diana From Canada • Lainey Ables • Fitore Paluca . . ...
Vanna White, the longtime co-host of Wheel of Fortune, has been in the news recently for "lawyering up" and seeking a raise from the show. This comes after her co-host, Pat Sajak, announced his retirement and Ryan Seacrest has been named as his replacement. White has been with Wheel of Fortune since 1982, and she's helped to make the show a household name. But over the years, her salary hasn't kept up with the show's popularity. According to reports, White is currently making around $3 million a...
Whitney Uland, is a TikToker, queer filmmaker, and life coach who believes that "celebrity energy" is a real thing. She argues that celebrities emit a different type of energy that can be harnessed to achieve success in any field. Whitney explains that celebrity energy is not just about fame or popularity. It's about having a certain presence and charisma that draws people to you. She says that this energy can be cultivated through a combination of factors, including self-confidence, authenticit...
What is a beige flag? It’s not a red flag and it’s definitely not a green one. Plus Tom is wearing the tuxedo he wore to the Army Week Association’s Army Birthday Gala. Tom shares the importance of why he attends the event every year. Plus a friend was talking about having a dating auction. Tom has some dating auction experiences with the Leukemia Lymphoma Association and Team In Training that coincide with this time of year. Tom shares some stories and dating auction tips! Notes: Charity That T...
Comedian Tom Kelly saw a man projectile poop on the side of the Long Island Expressway just before the Queensboro Bridge. Tom's reaction is going viral on TikTok. Christian Bladt of the Bladtcast gives insight and plays Limerick Trivia! Plus: What should Tom do with the well framed photo of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry?
On his last day in Higgins Beach, Maine . . . comedian Tom Kelly goes out with a woman alone to a bar on a Friday night who did not disclose she had a boyfriend BEFORE the drinks. Should people disclose their relationship status before going out? Plus: Tom goes on a bike ride through Portland, Maine.
A surprise guest Is driving to see Tom in Maine! Plus . . . Tom meets the "Dock Dogs" of Kittery, Maine. Plus . . . Tom almost falls to his doom!
Join Tom as he drives from Maine to Southhold, Long Island to perform at a fundraiser for Cast Northfork. Follow the drama when Tom misses his ferry? Also . . . are "Good Looking People" less mentally developed then ordinary people? Do people need to have bad things happen to them to make them interesting?
We asked the listener! Name some things that are classy when you are rich and trashy when you are poor. A unique tip for Sofa Crashers. Tom sees students of The Jim Dandie School Of Circus Arts. Plus . . . a theory on toxicity that may change your life.
Tom accidentally gets the Jeep stuck in the sand on Gilgo Beach. Is there wisdom we can take from having a Jeep stuck in the sand and apply it to life?
Is Tom’s Resmed CPAP Machine killing him? To deal with his sleep apnea, Tom Kelly has gotten a CPAP machine complete with a full face mask. How is Tom dealing with things like drooling quite a bit when he sleeps? Is his sleep pattern improving? Plus: Are towns with lots of small dogs better than towns with big dogs? Also: Tom has learned about the Paradoxical Commandments. They are paradoxical but worth learning from.
Tom enters the Boston Comedy Festival on a Tuesday night 9:00 show. Tom explains why he enters and how he feels about his set and the results.
The Writers Guild of America has gone on strike. How does the WGA Strike relate to the everyday person and politics in America? Do creators deserve a fair profit share from their work if the company is making money off their work in perpetuity? How long will the strike last? And what evolutions in entertainment will result from a prolonged strike?
