The Family Archives

Tom's been in showbiz for a while.  This statement is true regardless of which Tom we're talking about.  It's no coincidence, then, that they both agree on many things.  For example, it used to be a lot better, and not just because it was the era of Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., David Letterman, and other legends.  The attitude was friendlier back then, and to make things worse, the modern animosity i...

Today is the Lawcast.  We have a lawyer.  We have a Stallone sighting.  We have a TV show about the legal system.  We even delve into exactly what you can throw at people's cars without being arrested.  As it turns out, lawyers don't like to encourage you to throw anything at cars regardless of the situation.  Weird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener...

The Greeks have been known for their comedy for thousands of years.  The Italians, fashion.  Now America is known for both, because all the good ones come here.  Then they commit crime and go to prison.  Costaki hasn't been to prison yet, but there's still time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choice...

It's New Year's Eve and it seems that 2020 has overstayed it's welcome. Thou, we wish you all a Happy 2021, you do realize that it sounds like 202-won. That why we have Matt Richtel...then fall down the rabbit hole of parental woes. Hey, the Struggle is REAL just like 2020 was See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about...

Dana Gould & Gilbert Gottfried....need I say more?! One of our all time listener favorites! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well it's back to the grind today post Christmas cheer but that doesn't mean the fun stops there! What better way to continue the joy this season by figuring out what the heck was Orson Welles thinking ( or drinking for that matter) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Being overstuffed with Christmas treats, paper cuts and lack of sleep isn't ideal for the holiday spirit but it's all over now, take a deep breath, relax and kick back with some laughs for the Best Of with the Family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in the old days, before we were enlightened, we got our entertainment by paying $50 a month to the cable company, plus $5 here and there for certain premium channels.  Thank God we've come to our senses and discovered a superior method: paying $10 a month to six different streaming services.  It's much better that way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/li...

Jocko is a founding member of Sha Na Na.  He's also a founding member of people who like ugly Christmas sweaters.  The latter is more of a loose coalition.  That is, until Sha Na Na released Rockin Christmas, giving the celebration of ugly sweaters physical form.  Now not only can you look at them, you can listen to them too.  Technically that completes the circuit of all five senses.  Just make s...

Tevin got a new puppy, which means we all got a new puppy, at least for one day.  It also means that we talk mostly about what's being chewed on and/or barked at.  Even more than for a podcast that almost always has at least one dog in studio, I mean.  We also talk movies and football.  Not much positivity there.  Focus on the dog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudi...

Did you know that Dee loves Christmas?  It's true.  He'll tell you he's its number one fan.  Years ago, he wrote a Christmas song just for his wife with no intention of releasing it.  That's dedication.  This year it's finally seeing the light of day, recorded by Dee and Lzzy Hale, when it's needed the most.  You can't see your family, but you can hear a Sister. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

It's the last weekend to hurry and get that Christmas shopping done so why not weekend warrior it with some great entertainment with Gabe Noah along with Tevin Pittman. Then we find out "What is Love?" with Chris Kattan, with a little help from Haddaway! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

How do you know when your advertising is effective? When someone flies in from New Mexico to buy a car. We are joined by long time KQ and Podcast listener Charlie 'n Albuquerque. Turns out he and Tom likely crossed paths in the record business in the early 70's.  Some great stories for the last show of the year. We will return on January 7th. Here's to hoping for a better year. Happy Holidays to o...

The modern world is increasingly making us want to move to a remote farm in Lincolnshire.  Half because nobody can bother us, half because Orson made it sound so nice.  In some takes, anyway.  Also, lower odds of rogue AI rampaging through your backyard one day.  Still some odds.  Just lower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

If you want to see both sides of society's coin, look no further than any city in the world.  One street is nothing but homeless people strung out on heroin, and on the other you can pick up thousands of dollars worth of furniture on the curb because it's not worth their time donating it.  Despite this, most people would agree that it's still better than being a teenager.  There's something unique...

Every so often, a group comes around that impacts the world so profoundly that they live well beyond their mortal lives.  The Rat Pack was one such a group.  Film, music, stage, and more.  They had it all locked down.  Now Richard has them locked down - in book form.  Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Pack by going back to the past to the golden age of live entertainment. Deconstructing The Ra...

Everyone's gone.  The streets are empty.  Businesses are closed.  No, it's not COVID.  It's urban blight.  Remember that?  It's coming back in a big way.  Apparently something about a pandemic gets people reconsidering the benefits of high population density.  It also gets people buying and then talking about pets.  Present company definitely not excluded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Death is scary.  It's much scarier when it comes in the form of a lunatic who kills people for pleasure.  Or is it scarier when it's a virus with unknown lethality and contagiousness?  By the numbers, it's the latter, but there's something about serial killers that really gets people worrying. KILLING WOMEN: The True Story of Serial Killer Don Miller's Reign of Terror - amzn.to/3qHul8f See omnystu...

Across the world, there is exactly one universal truth: children are gross and will eat anything.  Why, we don't know.  We also don't know why it's so hard for some people to drive correctly.  It's two pedals and a wheel.  Then again, football isn't the most complex thing in the world and most players still can't be trusted to do it right for a million dollars.  Maybe if we pay them more they'll p...

When you think Burt Ward and Gentle Giants, you probably think it's an episode of Batman you've never seen.  Not so.  It does involve rescuing the innocent though; Burt and his wife have rescued over 15,000 animals, mostly dogs, and in the process they discovered a food that makes animals live forever.  Well, not forever, but 30 is pretty close by dog standards. GENTLE GIANTS SUPER PREMIUM CAT AND...

With all the doom and gloom going on with CoronaVirus and the hysteria...we need a little positivity & honesty. Listen to the inspring story of Steven Taibbi. Then gets some "End of the World" tips from Bryan Walsh. #TheMoreYouKnow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Tom and Doug are joined in studio by Mark Meier and Bill Dehkes, founders of the Face It Foundation. They started the foundation over 10 years ago because of battles with depression. We talk about how the issue disproportionately effects men in their 40s and 50s. Despite the somber topic, it's a very interesting episode and a must listen if you or someone close to you is suffering with this terrib...

Why do people join cults?  Turns out, we actually have a pretty good idea.  Acceptance, lack of identity, a promise of a better life.  It's obvious when you think about it.  That doesn't mean we have any real means to stop it from happening.  Kind of like how every musician ever ends up a complete wreck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Bizarre new ways to make money pop up every day.  Unboxing, ASMR, Instagram influencing, reaction videos.  It's all inferior to the king of media: podcasts.  And if podcasts are king, that would make streaming the queen.  The queen's gambit, as it were.  This is doubly true after a year where theaters were forcibly shut down by government order, leaving them in an even worse spot than they started...

What's the best way to listen to music?  A vinyl record going through a vacuum tube.  Obviously.  The second best way is Spotify, even though it's the polar opposite of the first way.  It's funny how trends work.  You know what's not funny?  Bad teachers.  They're out there.  You've had them.  We have too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...