Bagel Logic

Host Thom Jennings returns after a bout with COVID to discuss the feelings of guilt and how guilt can be used as a tool for self-regulation or a weapon to manipulate people. The two-part episode was recorded over two days. and concludes with a story about a police interrogation. Please consider subscribing and leaving a review.

According to most researchers, the death of a loved one and divorce are two of the top five stressors an individual faces during their lifetime. Crystal Elliott experienced both in recent years, having lost her sister and ending a decade-long marriage. In this milestone 20th episode, Crystal, and host Thom Jennings discuss the powerful emotions they experienced in the aftermath of major life event...

In this episode host Thom Jennings discusses the time he met Chris Rock when Chris was an up and coming comedian. In the aftermath of the Will Smith slap in the face incident at the OSCARS, Thom remmbers a time when he was slapped by a student from School Without Walls in Rochester NY and the lasting impact it has had on his life. Please consider subscribing and sharing the podcast, as we continue...

Host Thom Jennings brings his first guess into the studio for a spirited discussion about business, family and anything else that pops into their collective minds. John discusses why he gave up music photography, and band politics. Thom and John alsos discuss fatherhood amd the importance of being a part of your kids' lives..

In this episode host Thom Jennings disusses a recent conversation with a patron at a bar that he works at and whether it is worth the risk of confronting someone who is popular in the community. Thom also discusses the use of religion to promote a business, and when the cult of personality is part of the business model for an enterprise.

John Hall is a musician, songwriter, politician, environmentalist, and community activist. John was an integral part of the No Nukes movement and performed at the legendary No Nukes concert. He is probably best known as a founding member of the band Orleans. Host Thom Jennings became a fan of John’s music when he saw him at the Rochester Auditorium Theater in Rochester N.Y opening for Bonnie Raitt...

Today’s guest on The Bagel Logic podcast is the multi-talented Anne Leighton. Host Thom Jennings met Anne through his work as a music journalist. Anne Leighton has been a pauper, poet, publicist, and a self-proclaimed princess! That’s because she wears lots of hats. She handles music services/publicity for a variety of musicians. Her roster includes Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Phoebe Legere, Micha...

Amanda Kozody joins host Thom Jennings for a wide-ranging conversation about everything from being an only child to how to sell with integrity. Amanda has been a semi-regular visitor to the bar that Thom works at in Medina N.Y, and he knew right away that she would make an excellent guest. After dealing with some technical issues, the conversation took some interesting turns, and will offer listen...

Host Thom Jennings talks with Gregory Hallock about the challenges associated with running a small and struggling not-for-profit while balancing his family life. Gregory is an engaging conversationalist, albeit a reluctant one at times. Gregory is the Executive Director of GO Art! an arts council located in rural Western New York. It's conversation with plenty of twists and turns and self-reflecti...

In this episode, host Thom Jennings discusses the fragile nature of friendships and how people can feign friendship for nefarious purposes. Thom discusses a few of his fast and failing friendships, long-term friendships and his long search for a best friend until he realized that his spouse was his best friend all-along. Filled with tales and odd voice impressions, it is a crazy journey through Th...

In this week's episode, host Thom Jennings chats with the multi-talented Sky Sands. Thom and Sky both grew up in Brighton, a suburb of Rochester NY, and they discuss how that community and its bagels played a part of their lives. Other topics discussed include dealing with depression, marriage, standup comedy, being Ronald McDonald, and the difference between hyperactivity and being "hyper-creativ...

Thom Jennings discusses his two marriage counseling experiences and why they were horrible failures. Both times Thom and his now ex-wife, (who he calls Frank) went into marriage counseling, the counselor didn't address the root problems and the marriage eventually ended with a bitter divorce and drawn out custody battle. This episode is for anyone who is contemplating marriage counseling, or for p...

On this week’s Bagel Logic Podcast, Alix Gilman joins host Thom Jennings for a candid conversation that explores a variety of topics, including small business ownership, owning a small business, parenting, and dealing with bullies. Alix and her husband Scott Robinson own and operate The Shirt Factory Cafe in Medina NY, and both of them have a myriad of other responsibilities as well. In simplest t...

In this episode Thom takes a deep dive into his personal journey with religion and churches. Thom was raised Catholic, but throughout his life he had a conflicted relationship with his Catholicism and organized churches. Thom also discusses tithing, studying for the ministry and some of the church politics and cliques he was caught up in. It's a deeply personal episode, and one that asks more ques...

This week’s guest on the Bagel Logic is professional comedian Chris Hasenauer. Chris and host Thom Jennings discuss the challenges faced by individuals trying to break into the world of standup comedy. Chris is widely respected in the Rochester and Buffalo NY standup scene, and has hosted many open mic comedy shows over the years. Thom met Chris a year before the pandemic shut down most of the loc...

Host Thom Jennings lends his insight to what it's like to teach special education in a school dedicated to students with special needs. Thom discusses what motivates many teachers to forego teaching in traditional schools, and the unique challenges and surpsising benefits to working in special education. This episode is Thom's most candid to date, and includes the strange story of one of Thom's fi...

Western New York based musician Bruce Wojick joins Thom Jennings to discuss the challenges career musicians face in an ever-changing landscape. Bruce discusses his former bands God's Children and Klear, and how he has managed to "keep hangin' on" which is the titel of an autobiographical song Bruce released on EP a few years ago. You can learn more about the award-wining mega talented Wojick on hi...

Host Thom Jennings discusses his three failed attempts at winning a local election and how his experience was a microcosm of the political divisions at the national level. Thom ran for county legislator in Orleans Count NY, a rural county situated between Buffalo and Rochester. Bagel Logic is the podcast that tackles any topic and focuses on failing forward and lessons learned in defeat. If you ar...

In this episode, host Thom Jennings talks about the importance of the job interview process and the lessons he’s learned over the years. After listening to this episode you may look at the process from a new perspective. Thom will discuss typical job interview questions and how to handle long job interviews and how to identify the warning signs that a job might not be thr right one for you. Contac...

The inaugural episode of the Bagel Logic Podcast hosted by Papa Thom Jennings. In this episode, Papa Thom discusses the multitude of small business failures due to poor planning, poor execution and a lack of self-confidence. Some of Thom’s failed ventures include a secret shopper survive, media consulting company and a running event.

Logic is a science that deals with the rules and processes used in sound thinking and reasoning. A bagel is a firm doughnut-shaped roll traditionally made by boiling and then baking. When you combine the two you get the kind of wisdom that can only come from life experiences. It’s raw, personal and authentic, and like a great handmade bagel, it’s perfectly imperfect. Hosted by Thom Jennings Please...