The Gritty Hour

Send us Fan Mail After a long career in law enforcement and security, retired Police Chief Brian Brady has become a crime fiction book author of note.  Growing up in his native San Francisco, and drawing on his experiences in his careers, Brian has developed a loyal following as an author. He dropped by to discuss his latest book, The Crew. He also discussed the challenges of self-publishing, his...

Send us Fan Mail Pianist, composer, and arranger Larry Ham stopped into our in-house setting to discuss his career, his compositions, and his upcoming schedule. Larry is a "go-to" guy in his genre, appearing, touring, and recording with many top Jazz artists in his career. From his early days as the pianist in The Lionel Hampton Orchestra to his latest appearance on the new Ali Ryerson a...

Send us Fan Mail PolicyViz founder and leading Economist Jon Schwabish joined us to discuss the challenges facing the Social Security Trust Fund now and in the coming years. Jon served in the Congressional Budget Office for nearly a decade where he became focused on the effort to reform Social Security over various administrations. In his time at CBO, and later the Urban Institute, Jon honed his t...

Send us Fan Mail Grammy Award winner Darlene Koldenhoven stopped by to talk about her new book Put Your Dress Down And Sing , a memoir of her family and career. She tells her story about her strict Dutch Calvinist upbringing, to her big break in the music industry. She has famously performed as the tambourine-playing Nun in Sister Act , and sang on many albums and soundtracks from artists such as...

Send us Fan Mail As an insider in the world of Big Tech, including Google, Visa, and Uber, Heather Henderson knows the techniques technology companies use to grab and hold your attention. Her experience with the common addiction of scrolling through her phone made her ask the simple question - Did I choose this, or was it chosen for me? The search for the answer to that question is the timely new...

Send us Fan Mail Award-winning author Linda Drattell stopped by to discuss the upcoming release of The Peccadilloes Of Filamena Phipps from Stairwell Press, scheduled for release on October 15, 2026.. Linda has authored the well-received children's book Who Wants To Be Friends With A Dragon as well as equally well-received poetry books such as Remember This Day Her books are available on Amaz...

Send us Fan Mail The founder of Bator Training & Consulting , Ken Bator stopped by to discuss his common sense approach to helping businesses achieve their goals using what he's learned in his 20-plus years, and how his knowledge manifested itself in his book entitled The Formula For Success = B+C+S. Ken also serves on the board of The Wounded Blue  a truly great nationwide organization w...

Send us Fan Mail @GrittyHour.com   / grittyhour  Felice Manzi dropped by to give his opinions on various subjects, including the state of education, politics, and the economy. A frequent guest, Mr. Mannzi always provides interesting and thought - provoking insights on current events. Interesting conversations with interesting people. #podcast #conversation #politics Check our other links: Twitter...

Send us Fan Mail Ed Lawrence, retired teacher from Philadelphia, stopped by to discuss the amazing site PrayersUniteTheWorld.org which he serves as a co-founder. Mr. Lawrence describes the Providence involved in it's concept, inception, and tremendous growth around the world. The genius is the simplicity of the concept: submitting a prayer and having various religious communities around the w...

Send us Fan Mail Matthew Melvin, author of Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes To Prison, stopped by to discuss his book.  Mr. Melvin discusses his experiences, including his poor choices which ended him in prison. He describes his relationship with God and his near-death experience that ultimately put him on the right path in his life. To learn more about his book, please vi...

Send us Fan Mail Sci-fi author Steve Bellinger dropped by to discuss his book "The Chronocar - An Urban Adventure In Time". Mr. Bellinger takes us back to 1919 Chicago, using a device first invented by the son of a former slave in the 19th Century. This compelling book has a sequel entitled "Time Waits For No One - The Chronocar Chronicles" Mr. Bellinger and his wife, Dr. Donna...

Send us Fan Mail Good friend of the podcast, John McDonald, dropped in to discuss his new venture as a stand-up comedian.  We know John to be a naturally funny man and to have the gift of organization, which he employs in this new journey.  We also acknowledge the courage it would take to stand up in front of an audience and try and make them laugh with nothing between he and they but a microphone...

Send us Fan Mail The Declaration of Independence read by William Sadler To introduce a new YouTube channel @AmericanHedgemaster IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of...

Send us Fan Mail Award-winning Sci-fi author Debbie Bishop stopped by to discuss her newest book Pillywiggin Awakening: The Complete Story Arc Books 1 &2. Look for it from June 26th onward. This engaging sci-fi book is best described as fae hide among humans, boys are on the verge of becoming dragon food, and survival depends on one powerful truth: no one is coming to save you - you must becom...

Send us Fan Mail Frank S. Joseph is the author of the award winning The Chicago Trilogy. Set in three separate eras, he draws on his own experiences growing up in Chicago.   Mr. Joseph was a reporter for the Associated Press, covering the riots during the Democratic Convention in 1968. Later, he served as an editor for the Washington Post during the Watergate era. The Chicago Trilogy focuses on th...

Send us Fan Mail After 45 years as a well-sought after Dog Groomer, Nancy Butterfield proves that talent to be an expressive art form. She stopped by to describe the ups and downs of her business, the breeds she likes the most, and the attachments that grew between herself and her customers over her career. She also discussed her latest career promoting art events in Westchester, NY and recycling...

Send us Fan Mail Peter Ticktin is the  Senior Partner at The Ticktin Law Group in Deerfield Beach, Florida, where he practices across multiple areas, including family law, business litigation, personal injury, foreclosure defense, and employment law. Mr. Ticktin is also a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, having attended New York Military Academy with the President. He is the author of th...

Send us Fan Mail In his immersive fantasy trilogy "The City Of Magicians", author Peter Gribble has created a world that pits a society based on pacifism and reliance on magic with outside forces bent on conquering that society. Broken down into three separate books; Threat, Within, and Quickening, Mr. Gribble challenges whether the old adage "the pen is mightier than the sword&quot...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Amy Butterfield Tozzo came by to discuss her approach to dealing with autism with her son, Leo.  Her career in education spans over 20 years, with an emphasis in special education and as a specialist for the learning disabled. With her youngest son on the spectrum, she has worked with him on an exciting new project making custom candles and soaps, enabling him to find fulfillm...

Send us Fan Mail Best selling author William Bernhardt stopped by to discuss his upcoming new release "The Superman Wars: The Battle For Truth, Justice, And An American Icon". Releasing this April 28th, the book sheds light on the decades long fight by Jerry Siegel, the co-creator of the Superman character, to reclaim the credit and justice taken by corporations as they built a multi-bil...

Send us Fan Mail Mets Hot Stove 2026 Part 2 Sean E. Boy, Christopher McGeady, Rich Del Valle, Kevin Del Valle, and Riley Del Valle - Mets fans all.  They all stopped in to give their final thoughts on the upcoming 2026 Mets season, and the state of baseball, as we head into opening day. Hope Springs Eternal. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Holst, son of author Hinako Fujihara-Hovhaness, stopped by to discuss the new book "Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century". Published after her death, Bill took on this book as a mission to complete his mother's work. What resulted was a rare and unvarnished glimpse into the life of a musical genius through her writing. The mu...

Send us Fan Mail As we move closer to Spring and the opening of the 2026 baseball season, Rich, Kevin, and Keith Del Valle dropped in to discuss their take on the prospects of the New York Mets. Rich also discussed his company's initiative of supplying patriotic merchandise to major retailers for the 250th anniversary of the United States and in support of the Wounded Warriors Project.  For m...

Send us Fan Mail Author Steven Joseph and Illustrator Andy Case have once again teamed up for another entry into their popular "Snoodles In Space" series. If you're not yet familiar with the Snoodles series, you'll find this is not your typical children's book. In "Snoodles in Space, Steven and Andy have created an entire universe of fun tongue-twisters and general si...

Send us Fan Mail First-time author D.A. Murray has proven herself to be an expert storyteller. Her book Dominion: Ascension has gotten rave reviews since it's recent release.  She stopped by to discuss her writing style and give us a peek into the the book. Promising to be the first of a series, this book gives the reader a first look at the characters in this post -apocalyptic novel where wo...