New York Stories & More with Toni Sipka

If you are a fan of the movie “CaddyShack” and loved the Gopher, then you’ll love this episode. Pat Brymer is my guest and he built the Gopher and was the puppeteer. I interviewed him a few years ago before he passed away in 2020. His memory and work lives on today as he’s the Father of Lamb Chop and worked with Sheri Lewis for over 20 years until she passed away. Pat’s work can be seen in many mo...

How did a pre-teen girl who spent two years in a body cast become a Playboy Model, Spider-Woman, and create a successful Nationwide Talent Agency? Toni did it with street smarts and love from her gay family. The boys champion her loyalty, humor, and “Sparkle” in the way only a gay man can provide to a straight woman. Each week Toni will discuss topics that piss her off, share true funny stories an...

When I was I kid, I got hit by a car on my way to meet the Cisco Kid. But really I tripped in front of the car and I did end up getting to meet the Cisco Kid which is this story.  Have Questions for Toni? Want life advice? Email her at   Takeitfromtoni@gmail.com For more on her forthcoming book visit www. ToniSipka.com

My story continues with Rosemary and George my parents. I really am Rosemary's baby. You'll hear about my scoliosis back surgery, the year I spent in a body cast because of it and my angel Anne who kept me alive in the hospital during that time. Have Questions for Toni? Want life advice? Email her at   Takeitfromtoni@gmail.com For more on her forthcoming book visit www. ToniSipka.com

As it turns out, I have stolen a dog or two in my life in order to give that dog a better life. I myself have 2 dogs and have had many pets all my life. Growing up in truck stop diner in Gary, Indiana truckers were always bringing me animals they found on their travels. This is a story about one of those times.  Have Questions for Toni? Want life advice? Email her at   Takeitfromtoni@gma...

This is the story of how host Toni Sipka stole a dog named Guinness. He was stolen from his owner because she was bad dog mom. Toni believed Guinness, a mutt, deserved a better life and he got one. The tale begins in Maine, there's a lost dog search, a few white lies, and ends with a long journey to Los Angeles California. It's all true!  Have questions for Toni? Want to discuss a specific to...