TV Guidance Counselor

March 16, 2026 After a week off in tribute to the late great Petey, we're back with a brand new episode. This week Ken welcomes Hay Beacon, the comedian behind the excellent No Contact Podcast.    

January 26-February 1, 1980 KY Edition This week Ken welcomes Seattle comedian and kindred spirit and the man behind the great new comedy special Unreliable (streaming now on YouTube from Blonde Medicine here:  https://www.youtube.com/@DerekSheen666/videos) Derek Sheen to the show to discuss everything from Soap, to dirty things and horror flicks. 

January 1-7, 2000 New Hampshire Edition After 12 long years Ken welcomes old friend and fellow Boston comic Dan Boulger back to the show. Dan will be taping his first full length comedy special on October 11th at Deep Cuts in Medford, MA. You should go. 

This week we have TWO epsidoes as on this BONUS! Episode of TV Guidance Counselor Ken chats with author of the great new book  Did All My Friends Have Fun At Play? An Oral History of Romper Room

September 21-28, 2001 Radio Times UK 25 Years to the day, this week Ken welcomes his old friend and fellow Goldsmith's Univerity of London Alum Dr. Jon Shaw to the show to discuss this very week 25 years ago, the week they first met.    

January 2-9, 1999 Boston Edition This week I travel back to 1999 with the man behind the ESSENTIAL YouTube Channel Pop Culture Hyper Fixations, Ben Pasco. Be sure to subscribe to Ben's YouTube page. You must.

August 30-September 5, 1986 Boston Edition This week returning to the show after 12 (!) years Ken welcomes old friend, former stand up and now author Ryan Staples back to the show to talk all things "just a dream..." Buy Ryan's new book of memoir/essays "Breakfast for Dinner" at ryanstaples.com 

January 19- 25, 2002 This week Ken welcomes comedian Sally Ann Hall to the show. Ken and Sally Ann discuss everything from purity classes to lusting after Harrison Ford, earring and all. Go to funnysallyann.com and watch her comedy special "Dead Wife Pretty" wherever video is streamed. 

August 30 - September 5, 1997 Houston TX Edition This week Ken welcomes comedian (new album "Mid-Range"), podcaster (Sorry We Love Football) and all around great dude Jamel Johnson to the show.  Ken and Jamel discuss everything from 90s football to the hot gos on favorite salad dressings. 

December 31, 1955 This week Ken welcomes ventriloquist, actor, and author April Brucker to the show. Ken, April and a special guest discuss the history of ventriloquism in America as well as her new, must buy book, 250 Years of American Ventriloquism: How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture.  

May 17-23, 2010 This week Ken welcomes Canadian Adult content creator and all around fascinating human Salem Nox to the show to discuss dancing with stars and strict TV rules.  

May 8-15, 1993 This week Ken welcomes frontman of the band Rebelmatic, it's Creature. Ken and Creature discuss everything from Arsenio's rise to praying for Mr. Rogers. Be sure to pick up Rebematic's brand new lp Sting the Devil, wherever fine records are streamed, sold or otherwise available. 

February 6 - 13, 2005 This week Ken welcomes comedian (Missonary now streaming), and podcaster (On God the Pod) Matt LeGrande to the show to discuss bootlegs and Indonesian LeYaks

February 19-25, 2000 This week I welcome the host of the fabulous history podcast American Hysteria, Chelsey Weber-Smith to discuss everything Buffy and beyond. Find out all about them and their great work on podcasts and beyond at https://www.chelseywebersmith.com

June 2-9, 1990 This week Ken welcomes local talent done good, author William (Bill) F. Carter to the show to chat Summer 1990. Go buy Bill's book Fire and Wrath! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D6CL9B8D?ccs_id=67a9effe-1786-4d30-8394-c4b88878a5b4

May 2-8, 2004 This week Ken welcomes comedian, producer, Irish language speaker and all around fabulous person Bláithín de Burca to the show.  Be sure to follow her on social media @beingbla and subscribe to the Try Channel on YouTube    

June 11-17, 1977 This week Ken welcomes journalist and author Joseph Corey to discuss everything from Grizzley Adams to brothels and back again. Be sure to buy some of Joe's books   

July 10-16, 1982 This week, returning to the show after TWELVE YEARS, it's old friend, comedian Kelly MacFarland. Kelly has a great comedy special called "Hot Gnome" that you can stream on YouTube for free right now here: https://youtu.be/_TSFuVXY_vI?si=DIQED3w2vxWidDUd  

September 21-26, 1974  This week, Ken welcomes again for the first time (it will make sense when you listen) cartoonist and all around good dude Douglas Arthur to the show to discuss all things 1974 and specifcally get Night Stalker on you.  Be sure to check out Doug's cartoon work and his new comic The Bridge that Eats Trucks.  You can find out more and buy all things Dougside here https://dougsi...

March 14-20, 1998 This week Ken welcomes the man behind the excellent design and clothing company Two Crow Collective, Jame McElroy  Buy your PBS is Punk gear here https://twocrowcollective.com/collections/pbs-is-punk

September 19, 1998 This week Ken welcomes comedian and former Broadway dancer Joanna Ross to the show to discuss baseball and billion dollar ideas. Be sure to watch JoAnna's latest comedy special HOT 50!, available now on YouTube streaming for FREE here https://youtu.be/KQHcM24R5h8?si=J8oyDP_LbyS3TmCr

Jan 12-18, 1980 This week Ken welcomes YouTuber (Retro Rules! https://www.youtube.com/@PaulVanScott) and pop culture product purveyor ( https://finalscoreproducts.com/ ), Paul Van Scott to the show to talk everything from magic to CHiPs  

January 14 - 20, 1978  This week Ken welcomes YouTuber and fellow TV Kid Brendon "Pops" Jones of the @Pops YouTube Channel. Subsribe to his channel after you listen to him discuss Love Boat with Ken. 

September 3-9, 1994 This week I welcome Jimmy Kimmel writer and overall stellar comedian Troy Walker. Be sure to get Troy's album Esquire, wherever comedy albums are streamed or sold. 

October 21 -28, 2000 This week Ken welcomes adult performer, host of the excellent First Thirst and all around quality human Siri Dahl to the show to discuss everything from poor sleepover viewing choices to the greatness of The Adventures of Pete and Pete