Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony Nesbitt

Episode 200! Gosh, we have been partying all day here in the Teen Canteen! And what better way to celebrate but with a staple of the Norm Nathan Show with (and what consists of a majority of the tapes I have) a DBG from September 20 th , 1992. This is aptly titled, “Shut Up, Norm.” Players: Walter in Wilmington Lisa from Topsfield Greg in Springfield, Ohio Maria from NH Tony producing and playing...

Howdy and welcome back to NNVoSwTN. We were delayed due to the holiday…just like my city’s trash pick-up. Did you catch that Episode 196 finally made an appearance on the YT? The Curse of 196 has been broken! Can ya believe we are here at Episode one hundred ninety nine? Nah, Me neither. But oh, so happy we are! What do we have today? First, we say Nǐ hǎo and Huānyíng to…China! A DBG from Septembe...

  Today’s withdrawal from the Vault is a DBG from August 31 st , 1993. There is some interesting timing here as a blue moon is mentioned and we just had one last week. Oh, the title of this (and you’ll hear why) is Car-Pun Tunnel Syndrome   Players: Kathleen in Milton Suzanne from Delaware Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio Jack Harte And I’m calling from my home studio annex   Bdays: Ri...

Let’s get to some house cleaning first for my YT subscibers. There’s an issue with Ep 196 as it has posted to all but the Tube. The powers that be are working on it and hopefully that will be resolved soon if not by the time this episode posts. That means you could have TWO to enjoy this week! Now on to today’s offering. There’s so much packed throughout. Because of that and the fact it’s just so...

Welcome back to the Vault of Silliness! Before we get to today’s wonderful installment, I wanted to remind everyone here at the top of the show to please like/subscribe and share from which ever service you use to enter the Vault every week. And I could really use your support. Please consider joining Patreon (the link is below). Every little bit helps, and a percentage will be donated in Norm’s n...

Halo Namibia! Ongeipei? (Own gep pee) Tangi for listening! This week brings us a DBG from August 11 th , 1992 which I have titled: Irene: Queen of the Non-Sequitur   Players: The Sweet Voiced Kristin from Dorchester Glenn ‘the blind piano tuner’ from Brighton Billy the Kid from Lowell (14 yrs old) The Smoke Free Irene from CT Tony Nesbitt from home yet seated at the end of the aisle Jack Harte And...

Let’s close out this rather, ummm, eventful month of July 2024 with a DBG from July 31 st , 1994. The Title? Bottom of the Barrel Broadcasting   Players: Brian Dorothy in NJ Dennis from W. Roxbury Adam Wolf producing and playing in studio And Rob Floyd in Traffic I did not call and Norm doesn’t hold back, nor does Adam Wolf, but Dorothy shows me some love later   Bdays: Curt Gowdy Don Murray Bill...

Today brings us some NNS from July 23 rd , 31 st and August 1 st , 1994. There’s an extra bonus included with another legendary WBZ broadcaster as well as a musical treat. We are just cruising along through summertime. Thank you for letting us be a part of it by tuning in. I’ve titled this one: Road Trip Radio The lovely Keith Shields was producing. From the 23 rd we take a bunch of calls: Gene Ne...

Is it hot enough for ya? Guess what? It’s summer and that’s what happens! Sit back in some AC and laugh with this DBG from July 20 th , 1996. After the game, stick around for a couple of bonus audio clips. In honor of the anniversary of the the Moon Landing, let’s title this one: Radio Spaceshots.   Players: Tony on the phone Jack Harte John from Ashland Keith from Walberg, NC Wolfie! Tom Howie pr...

Here we go with Part 2 of back-to-back DBGs. Today’s episode is from the very next night. Last week was June 27 th , 1995. This week brings us June 28 th , 1995. The title for this gem will be: Happy Radio. This should really make you smile. The Players: David in NY June from Wellesley Beth in MI John in Westborough I’m on the phone from home Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio Jack Harte...

Thank you all for the great viewer/listenership last week. Gained some subscribers too. Let’s keep that momentum going! Today is the first of what could be called a two-parter. It’s a DBG from June 27 th , 1995. Next week will be from the following day June 28 th . These are two excellent examples of the level of fun we would have during those overnights on WBZ. Real, genuine madness at times. I h...

Well, hello fellow Vaulters of Silliness! Today brings us a mix of NNS from early 1994. Maybe march and then we jump to June-ish of ’94. And because we get to hear 3 calls from Ruth Clennott aka “Dave Maynard’s Ruth” this episode shall be simply titled: Ruth Radio   A nice Show Open kicks everything off. Oh, I will add that the tapes edits were provided by the person whom recorded it. Carol Metivi...

Back again for more silliness, are you? I’m just so darn glad! Today we reached waaaaay back in the Vault to grab a cassette from May 11 th , 1991. An original if there ever was one…Classic dry open, the Olympic Theme, Norm’s headphone volume causing feedback and all the sfx   Let’s call this: Forming the Mold with 33-Year-Old Gold   We begin with AccuWeather with Jim Green and Traffic with Jack....

Today’s show begins with technical difficulties and even though I was home and not in the studio it was probably my fault. There’s a special pre-game intro by WBZ Sports Guy, Tom Cuddy that leads into a DBG from May 18 th , 1996. The title: Hats, Coats and Tolls, Oh my.   Players: Tony on the phone Mike from Marshfield Irene in CT – And we just may have figured out why her calls sound so bad Don f...

Hello all and welcome back to another episode of Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness. Today we have a DBG from May 27 th , 1992 which I’ve titled: Weather or Not.   Players: Ann from South Boston Ted in Ottawa Bobby in South Boston Rob from Dorchester Tony on the phone seeking Norm’s doctorly advice Lynn Palumbo producing and on the phone from MC And Jack Harte   Bdays: Vincent Price Henry Kissinger...

Thank you all for your patience in waiting for the next episode. I appreciate every single one of you: subscribers, listeners and patrons. It has been a very busy month and life gets in the way. However I was able to push it aside to get this episode out and it’s a good one. There’s a lot of fun packed into the 47-minute DBG here from April 13 th , 1996. The title of which shall be: The Aimlessly...

This episode, 184 for those keeping score at home, is an interesting one. It’s a collection of NNS from April 5 th and possibly June 5 th and July 9 th , 1995. Let me give you the title: An Eclectic Mish Mash Now I’ll explain: It begins with Norm speaking with a guest named Ed from Kent, WA about opening a classic style gas station. Then a brief call with Dave  Next, Norm is hanging on every word...

Howzit Namibia? Let me officially welcome you to Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness. Everyone is in for another treat with this broadcast. It’s a DBG from April 5 th , 1992. And this is the most appropriate title I could come up with: I Am an Innocent Man!   Players: Scott in Peabody Val from Needham Barbara in Maynard Annette from Maynard in studio Ollie Kopacki from Middleton Tony producing and on...

Hola, Puerto Rico! Welcome to the Vault of Silliness and thanks for joining us. Oh, and for those of you who listened on the late Google Podcasts, thanks for seeking us out and finding us one of the other platforms that host us throughout the interwebs.  I’ve been swamped with other responsibilities. That’s why the Vault has been locked for a couple of weeks. With that said, let’s get to what you’...

We have ourselves a DBG from March 20 th , 1994 which I have titled: A Lozenge for the Lady?   Players: Nora and her sexy laryngitis Helen in Boston! Rosemarie from Brockton Rob Floyd in Tarffic Emilio Marotta producing and playing in studio Ethan Voght and Julie Gellar from Harvard and Radcliffe respectively   Bdays: Spike Lee Hal Linden Carl Reiner Bobby Orr William Hurt Fred Rogers Holly Hunter...

It’s your lucky day fans, why? Because it’s St. Patrick’s Day? Maybe. But more so because it’s another DBG from Norm Nathan’s Vault of Silliness! This one is from March 14 th , 1992. I’ve titled it: Norman Go Bragh We begin with the world famous DBG Theme and then it’s on to the game. Players: Mark from Harper’s Ferry, W.VA Mary from Kittery, ME! Patrick in Arlington Debbie in Wellesley! Tony prod...

A NNS from March 10 th , 1996 is what the Vault of Silliness has for us today. Let’s call this one: A Jewel with Jules. Norm’s Guest was Jules Feiffer, cartoonist, author and playwright. His new children’s book was “A Barrel of Laughs, A Veil of Tears.” Norm and Jules get along famously and it’s an interview that will leave a smile on your face (even though it gets a tad political, which Norm ackn...

First…Hail up, yow, wah gwaan Jamaica?! Welcome to the Vault of Silliness’ list of countries tuning in for some fun! I have LOTS of episodes from 1996. Some nights were recorded from start to finish! For this month we will get three shows from that year beginning with a DBG from March 4th that I have titled: The Humor is Dry and so is the Hamantaschen. The Players: Karen Regal in Traffic Mike Epst...

I had planned on a different date and year to use for today’s episode but the second half of last week’s (Ep 176) was very entertaining with a little bonus content too soooooo...We head back to February 12 th , 1996 for a post DBG/NNS 4am – 5am hour. Why don’t we call this one, “The Carryover” due to the continuing discussions of previous subjects.  It all begins with an in progress call about Fra...

Ep 176, That’s the Spirit! And what do we have here today? A DBG from February 12 th , 1996. The title of which shall be Black Silk Norm-ligées.   Our Players: I’m on the phone from home Mike Epstein producing and playing in studio Ken Newman in Traffic or not? Arlene from Philly Russ working at the Ottawa International Airport in Canada Jean from Hyde Park   The Bdays: Joe Garagiola Arlon Specter...