The Gritty Hour

Send us Fan Mail Michael Regina, co-founder of http://www.theonering.net, has a new Youtube channel dedicated to his love of comic books. The channel does deep dives into an issue at a time, delving into the bio's of its illustrators and writers.  Check out this great new Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/@readthefreakingcomics/videos Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouT...

Send us Fan Mail Larry Jorgensen, author of The Cola Cola Trail and Shipwrecked and Rescued, is back with a new book called "Make It Go In The Snow: People and Ideas in the History of Snowmobiles" The episode gives us a snapshot of this interesting new book. Check out Amazon.com for edition options. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail In the Season 5 opener, Sean E. Boy returns to catch us up on what he's been up to. He describes the process of getting his soon-to-be-wife into country legally. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail #education #departmentofeducation #teaching Newly elected President Donald Trump has vowed to close the Department of Education.  Though the Republicans will soon have unified control in Congress, Trump will have a hard time getting the 60 Senate votes needed to completely abolish the agency. With that, we had regular guests JR McCarthy, a public school teacher, and Rich Del Valle...

Send us Fan Mail JR McCarthy and Fred Romandetto, both previous guests on the podcast, return to reminisce and tell stories about their time as employees of Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Part 1 of 2 Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Jill Sitnick, author of "Rescuing Jill: How MDMA with a dash of mushrooms healed my childhood trauma-induced PTSD", stopped by to talk about her experiences defeating PTSD using MDMA Therapy. Please visit her website to learn more at The Journey Sage Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail #wtc #worldtradecenter This is a rebroadcast compilation to of two previous episodes dealing with 9/11. This rebroadcast is in memory of Lt. Raymond Murphy FDNY. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Henry Woodman dropped by to discuss the recent publication of The Reincarnation of Marie, a book written decades ago by his father Jim Woodman. The book revolves around the romance between a 20th Century soldier in France and the 19th Century author of a journal. The book explores reincarnation and timeless love. Listeners to this podcast will enjoy the duality of the passage of t...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to managing diabetes with Chet Galeska, author of "The Diabetes Book: What Everyone Should Know." Discover Chet’s personal journey from his diagnosis at age 29 to becoming a beacon of hope and knowledge for others. We tackle the fundamental differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, debunking the myth that type 2 is merely a result of being overwe...

Send us Fan Mail Feliz Manzi stopped by to to give his thoughts on all that's going on politically in the country. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail John Lumgair dropped in to describe his new project called Jazz Cow. It's an animated situation comedy featuring the title character and his friends, who find themselves in a battle against Big Tech, the algorithm, and the enemies of free-speech.  The owner of QuirkyMotion.com, Mr. Lumgair is currently developing Jazz Cow and will be seeking funding.  To follow this project a...

Send us Fan Mail LaUL, the newest retail jewelry and fine art gallery located at 3284 Franklin Ave in Millbrook, New York, is the brainchild of Curtis Lewis. Mr. Lewis has been a jeweler for over 40 years, and he brings his collection and knowledge to this fantastic new business. If you're in or near Millbrook, stop by his store, or visit his site at www.cjlfinejewelry.com Check our other lin...

Send us Fan Mail Eric Salas, who was at his desk on the second day on the job in the South Tower of the World Trade Center, stopped by to tell his story.  He also mentioned the true cathartic nature of talking about what he went through, and facing "survivors guilt". Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail James Arthur Ray, author of The NY Times bestseller "Harmonic Wealth", and Bersabeh Ray stopped by to discuss their new book, "The Business of Redemption: The Price of Leadership in Both Life and Business". James discusses the emotional journey of his career. Bersabeh discusses her arduous journey of of her native Iran, as well as her challenges in quitting smo...

Send us Fan Mail Adjunct Professor Anthony Mannara returns to discuss many topics, including politics, economics, and the state of society. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Co-host Rich Del Valle and I had the chance to interview John Golden. A man who's worn many hats in his career.  He is responsible for the opening song in the cult-classic movie "The Lost Boys".  He mixed and produced many songs in his Centerfield studio. A die-hard Brooklyn Dodger fan, free-wheeling and inspirational John Golden continues to leave his mark on our c...

Send us Fan Mail Today we visited with Ponderly founder Amir Shiekh.  Ponderly is a new start-up app where people can express their views on a wide range of topics in a civilized way.   Ponderly aims to be society's new tool for news and public discussion. Ponderly can be downloaded for free from the Apple or Google play stores.  Try it out! Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram You...

Send us Fan Mail Tom Paladino is a researcher and humanitarian seeking to make a difference in the world by providing people with the education and tools to restore optimal health, and by helping enhance their quality of life. Tom began research with Scalar Energy after developing a deep admiration for the father of Scalar Energy research, Nikola Tesla. He was also able to study the work of an inv...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Del Giudice, a local Hudson Valley Police Officer, stopped by to share his thoughts on the current state of affairs in New York. As he mulls over the idea of running for political office, he explains the various reasons why he would do so. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Prolific ghost story writer Sylvia Shults returns to talk about her new book "Gone On Vacation: Haunted Zoos, Museums & Amusement Parks." This and all of her published works can be found at Bookshop.org  Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Starting Season 4 with a conversation with my brother Bob. He talks about his career, being a husband, fatherhood, and dealing with life. Join us to hear and learn from this highly emulatable man. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail John Gusty, co-author of the popular hand book "The Red Pill Revolution", stopped by to discuss his take on the current Medical and Pharmaceutical industries. After over 30 years in the entertainment industry working “behind the curtain” for some of music’s biggest names, John turned his attention to health and wellness in an effort to help his wife heal from what was or...

Send us Fan Mail Christopher Ryan, author of "A Simple Rebellion" and "Genius High", returns with his new upcoming release in the Mallory And Gunner Series, entitle "Infernal". The book release will be available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. For more information, please visit the authors' page at Amazon.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouT...

Send us Fan Mail Location Scout Christina Cominelli explains the intricacies finding set locations for the film industry in the New York region. She has worked on films and shows such as "I Know This Much Is True" starring Mark Ruffalo, and "White House Plumbers" starring Woody Harrelson. Both shows aired on HBO. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Betty Rosa stopped in to chat about growing up with her family and friends during the good old days in The Bronx. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube