The Gritty Hour

Send us Fan Mail Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Henry Boehringer, and Phil Kosofsky dropped by once again to discuss the topics of the day. As mentioned in the first episode of The Pontificators, each of these men are experts in their respective fields, and we value their takes on current events. We hope to have them back on The Gritty Hour on a fairly regular basis. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble...

Send us Fan Mail Once again, everything is subjective. I sat once more with Mr. George Bauer and discussed his and my top 10 favorite albums of all time. As stated in our episode entitled "Top 10 Albums Of All Time",  Mr. Bauer is a life-long friend and our tastes and picks are very similar. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Mr. JR McCarthy and Professor Robert Pucci return to summarize and tie up the issues discussed in the first two parts of this series.  This summary ends with a hopefulness on the future of education in America. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail "Defining Deviancy Down: How We've Become Accustomed To Alarming Levels Of Crime and Destructive Behavior" as written by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D) NY in 1993. This essay is mentioned from time to time on this podcast when discussing political matters.  It is read in it's entirety here for the purpose of reference.   Check our other links: Twitter Rumb...

Send us Fan Mail Felice Manzi stopped by to give his impression of the state of things in society, and his take on where things are headed for America. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Kevin Bryant, author of "Spies On The Sidelines: The High Stakes World of NFL Espionage", and co-host George Bauer came by to discuss Kevin's great book, and discuss how NFL teams try and find that 'edge" by gathering info on their opponents.  The methods used become greater and more intense as the teams progress through the playoffs, and culminate for the...

Send us Fan Mail A quick review of season two.  we'd like to thank all of the folks who were guests on the show this season.  We'd also, of course, like to thank all of our listeners who tuned in throughout the year.  We certainly appreciate you, and hope you enjoyed the content. We look forward to season three, which promises to be bigger and better than ever.  Look for us around the se...

Send us Fan Mail Of course, everything is subjective. I sat with Mr. George Bauer and discussed his and my top 10 favorite albums of all time.  Mr. Bauer is a life-long friend and, as such, our tastes and picks are very similar. Links for Van Morrison's performance of Caravan from The Last Waltz and Bruce Springsteen's performance of Quarter To Three from No Nukes are below. This is our...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. JR McCarthy returned, along with Adjunct Professor Anthony Mannara and Professor Robert Pucci, to dig a little bit deeper into the issues behind the perceived decline of education in America. This episode is a follow-up to the previous "The State Of Education" episode.  We plan to pursue this topic further in season three, so stay tuned.... Check our other links: Twi...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with writer John Winn Miller about his new novel The Hunt For The Peggy C: A World War II Maritime Thriller. The book follows Jake Rogers, Captain of a tramp steamer, as he makes his way through U-boat infested waters with his most valuable cargo: a Jewish family from Amsterdam fleeing Nazi persecution. For more information on this exceptional new novel, please visi...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with author and blogger Caroline Ailanthus about her novel "Ecological Memory". The book follows Etzy Rodriguez and Andy Cote, two survivors of a post-apocalyptic pandemic.  Written just before Covid, this novel portends how nature can heal itself without human interference. Please visit the author's blog at http://www.newsfromcaroline.wordpress.com f...

Send us Fan Mail We spoke with young documentary filmmaker Harry Robinson about his inaugural and award winning documentary "The Real Black Sabbath". The documentary gives an inside glimpse into the Oklahoma branch of the ISUPK, an organization officially deemed a "Hate Group". Mr. Robinson also hosts a podcast called All Out Attack where he interviews various members of groups...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate Halloween with noted author Gary Hill.  Mr. Hill writes many books about the supernatural, and curates and publishes collected Ghost Stories from his Illinois publishing house Tales Of Wonder And Dread, In addition, Mr. Hill writes for, and maintains, the popular Music Street Journal whereby he reviews old and new music, and photographs and reviews concerts. Check out...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with two teachers from the State of New York; John Hogan and JR McCarthy, who combined have over 64 years of experience. We discussed the diminishing returns of our education system since the formation of the Department of Education, and the suspected reasons behind it. Discussed specifically in this episode, are the unfunded federal mandates imposed on local school...

Send us Fan Mail We spoke with Sylvia Shults, author of "Fractured Spirits: Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital" about her particular interest in that hospital, once known as the Illinois Asylum. Her time as a paranormal investigator has given her many interesting stories involving the supernatural, which she expertly describes in her books, which include the above title and "Day...

Send us Fan Mail Goose and Maverick, hosts of the podcast Slacker82Alpha dropped by to give us an unfettered glimpse of what their show is all about. Two U.S. army veterans, they are on a mission to "bring you the truth that no one else will". They broadcast live each Wednesday at 7PM on Podbean.  You can find the link to that, and all of their other podcast platforms, by visiting www.sl...

Send us Fan Mail Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Henry Boehringer, and Phil Kosofsky dropped by to discuss the topics of the day. Included are discussions about the Royal Family, economics, and the efficacy of a college education. Each of these men are leaders in their fields, and we hope to have them back in the future in a less makeshift setting. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Third-time's the charm for Felice Manzi, who gives his unfiltered and unfettered opinions on the state of things around the nation. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with Professor Emeritus Robert Pucci, recently retired from SUNY-Ulster, where he taught Media and Communications. Mr. Pucci discussed some of his favorite films, the Hayes Code, and the techniques employed in good cinematography. The Director of 'The Seven Year Itch', mentioned in this podcast, was Billy Wilder. The Edward G. Robinson movie mentioned was...

Send us Fan Mail John McDonald co-hosted our trip to the offices of Dr. Charles Mullaly MS, LAC to learn about the art of Acupuncture.  Dr. Mullaly explains his "Body and Mind" approach for each of his patients on an individual basis. Dr. Mullaly recently moved his practice from New York City to his new location at 3272 Franklin Avenue in Millbrook, NY.  To learn more about Dr. Mullaly a...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with Liam Jenkins about his latest book Dylan McFinn & The Sea Serpents Fury. This book is a companion book to the prequel Battle of the River Chaos.  To learn more and explore the adventures of Dylan McFinn, please visit http://www.liamjenkinsofficial.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail We had Rich Del Valle in to co-host as we spoke to Kevin Bryant, author of Spies On The Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage. Mr. Bryant discusses his new book, where he describes the extraordinary covert actions NFL teams take against one another to gain an edge. To learn more about this book, please visit http://www.spiesonthesidelines.com Check our other links: Twi...

Send us Fan Mail We interviewed Shaun Eli about his transition from Wall Street to a successful career as a stand-up comedian. Quick-witted Shaun's comedy is reminiscent of the great Borscht Belt tradition. To learn more about him, and how to book him for your venue or party, please visit http://www.brainchampagne.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail J.V. Hilliard, author of "The Last Keeper", discusses this first of a series of four in The Warminster Series.  Book 1 introduces Daemus Alaric the Keeper of the Forbidden. This new sci-fi fantasy book has garnered a loyal fan-base already eager for book 2 "Vorodin's Lair", which is due to be released very soon. To learn more about this new series, visit h...

Send us Fan Mail Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelly Najjar discusses her approach to coaching women to a successful nutritional lifestyle.  Her self-description as a "Non-diet Dietician",  coupled with a non-judgmental style of counselling, has helped many women achieve a healthy self-image and a healthy relationship with food. For more information about Shelly, please visit Confid...