The Gritty Hour

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

Send us Fan Mail Bartender Caitlin Hourican dropped in to discuss her experiences in the world of Mixology. She is the chief Mixologist and Bartender at The Millbrook Inn, in Millbrook, NY www.themillbrookinn.com Follow her on Instagram to learn more about her original concoctions at https://www.instagram.com/shaken.or_stirred/ Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Henry Boehringer, and Phil Kosofsky dropped in for the third installment of The Pontificators.  We discussed foreign and domestic current events.  All three gave their early pick for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Elections. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Long-time friend Fred Romandetto stopped by to chat. Discussed was his commuting to New York City, and his contemplation of retirement. Also discussed was the blessing of growing up in a special time and place. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail We had Travis Davis in to talk about his new book, "Cobalt: The Rise And Fall Of The Great Reset" Mr. Davis is also the author of "Flames Of Deception", which was released in 2022. For more info on Mr. Davis and the two books, please visit http://www.authortravisdavis.com  @authorecke5217   #fiction #author Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTub...

Send us Fan Mail Previous guest Chris stopped by to revisit some of the closure mandates, the possibility of new one's to come. In addition, we talked about the effects of the current economy on his real estate business. For more info, please visit www.cnmhousingsolutions.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail A slight variation from our usual podcast presentation.   Joined by previous podcast guests, George Bauer and Professor Robert Pucci, we visited the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Having been there a couple of dozen times, I traditionally walk across the field of Pickett's Charge to end the trip and return to New York. Thank you to Mr. Bauer, Mr. Pucci, an...

Send us Fan Mail Common Law Lawyer Brandon Joe Williams discusses the legal gray areas of U.S. Law and how to manipulate the language of the law to your benefit. Brandon Joe Williams is a State National of California, author and Common Law lawyer, and founder of The Amnesty Coalition.  Mr. Williams is also the author of "Don't Be a Slave To Your Clients" and "Love Is A Battery&...

Send us Fan Mail #IAM911 Ricardo Martinez, author of the newly-released "Imagine Listening: Your Worst Day Is Our EveryDay".  Mr. Martinez started a movement among 911 operators under the hashtag #IAM911. He has compiled stories from emergency operators from all over the world, and curated them into his new book. This poignant telling describes the stress and anxiety that comes with this...

Send us Fan Mail Felice Manzi stopped by to discuss how he dealt with cancer and the treatment he received in the VA. He also discussed the Jason Chaffetz book "The Puppeteers: The People Who Control The People Who Control America" Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Christopher Ryan, author of the popular Mallory and Gunner series of books, joined us and co-host George Bauer. Mr. Ryan discusses his journey as a teacher, journalist, filmmaker, and podcaster.  Mr. Ryan is also one of the co-author's of Soul Scream Antholozine, a periodical specifically for horror fans and authors. You can learn more about him and his books by visiting his...

Send us Fan Mail Michelle Caba is the owner and founder of Fama Agency, a business consulting firm in Miami, Florida. She joins us to discuss her transition from an expert financial services professional on Wall Street to a highly successful business consultant. To learn more about Michelle and her firm, and to schedule at strategy call, please visit www. FamaAgency.com At the time of this recordi...