The Gritty Hour

Send us Fan Mail We spoke with young documentary filmmaker Harry Robinson about his inaugural and award winning documentary "The Real Black Sabbath". The documentary gives an inside glimpse into the Oklahoma branch of the ISUPK, an organization officially deemed a "Hate Group". Mr. Robinson also hosts a podcast called All Out Attack where he interviews various members of groups...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate Halloween with noted author Gary Hill.  Mr. Hill writes many books about the supernatural, and curates and publishes collected Ghost Stories from his Illinois publishing house Tales Of Wonder And Dread, In addition, Mr. Hill writes for, and maintains, the popular Music Street Journal whereby he reviews old and new music, and photographs and reviews concerts. Check out...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with two teachers from the State of New York; John Hogan and JR McCarthy, who combined have over 64 years of experience. We discussed the diminishing returns of our education system since the formation of the Department of Education, and the suspected reasons behind it. Discussed specifically in this episode, are the unfunded federal mandates imposed on local school...

Send us Fan Mail We spoke with Sylvia Shults, author of "Fractured Spirits: Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital" about her particular interest in that hospital, once known as the Illinois Asylum. Her time as a paranormal investigator has given her many interesting stories involving the supernatural, which she expertly describes in her books, which include the above title and "Day...

Send us Fan Mail Goose and Maverick, hosts of the podcast Slacker82Alpha dropped by to give us an unfettered glimpse of what their show is all about. Two U.S. army veterans, they are on a mission to "bring you the truth that no one else will". They broadcast live each Wednesday at 7PM on Podbean.  You can find the link to that, and all of their other podcast platforms, by visiting www.sl...

Send us Fan Mail Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Henry Boehringer, and Phil Kosofsky dropped by to discuss the topics of the day. Included are discussions about the Royal Family, economics, and the efficacy of a college education. Each of these men are leaders in their fields, and we hope to have them back in the future in a less makeshift setting. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Third-time's the charm for Felice Manzi, who gives his unfiltered and unfettered opinions on the state of things around the nation. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with Professor Emeritus Robert Pucci, recently retired from SUNY-Ulster, where he taught Media and Communications. Mr. Pucci discussed some of his favorite films, the Hayes Code, and the techniques employed in good cinematography. The Director of 'The Seven Year Itch', mentioned in this podcast, was Billy Wilder. The Edward G. Robinson movie mentioned was...

Send us Fan Mail John McDonald co-hosted our trip to the offices of Dr. Charles Mullaly MS, LAC to learn about the art of Acupuncture.  Dr. Mullaly explains his "Body and Mind" approach for each of his patients on an individual basis. Dr. Mullaly recently moved his practice from New York City to his new location at 3272 Franklin Avenue in Millbrook, NY.  To learn more about Dr. Mullaly a...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with Liam Jenkins about his latest book Dylan McFinn & The Sea Serpents Fury. This book is a companion book to the prequel Battle of the River Chaos.  To learn more and explore the adventures of Dylan McFinn, please visit http://www.liamjenkinsofficial.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail We had Rich Del Valle in to co-host as we spoke to Kevin Bryant, author of Spies On The Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage. Mr. Bryant discusses his new book, where he describes the extraordinary covert actions NFL teams take against one another to gain an edge. To learn more about this book, please visit http://www.spiesonthesidelines.com Check our other links: Twi...

Send us Fan Mail We interviewed Shaun Eli about his transition from Wall Street to a successful career as a stand-up comedian. Quick-witted Shaun's comedy is reminiscent of the great Borscht Belt tradition. To learn more about him, and how to book him for your venue or party, please visit http://www.brainchampagne.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail J.V. Hilliard, author of "The Last Keeper", discusses this first of a series of four in The Warminster Series.  Book 1 introduces Daemus Alaric the Keeper of the Forbidden. This new sci-fi fantasy book has garnered a loyal fan-base already eager for book 2 "Vorodin's Lair", which is due to be released very soon. To learn more about this new series, visit h...

Send us Fan Mail Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelly Najjar discusses her approach to coaching women to a successful nutritional lifestyle.  Her self-description as a "Non-diet Dietician",  coupled with a non-judgmental style of counselling, has helped many women achieve a healthy self-image and a healthy relationship with food. For more information about Shelly, please visit Confid...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with HVAC indoor environment specialist Sean Hansen. We discuss his multi-generation family business, the new technologies on the horizon, and the challenges faced in the fazing-out of the R-22 Freon. Mr. Hansen is also an inventor, and touched slightly on some of his ideas coming down the pike. To learn more about Sean Hansen and his family business, please visit w...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with retired police officer turned true-crime author Frank Zafiro.  Frank discusses his successful transition  from Spokane, Washington Police captain to author of the popular "River City" true-crime book series, among others. Frank is also the host of the podcast "Wrong Place, Write Crime", where he chats with other crime fiction authors. To lea...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with legendary studio musician Paul Pesco about his favorite musical influences as a youth, and getting to play with some of the greats in the music industry throughout his career. Paul’s resume reads like a “Who’s Who” of heavy music industry giants including Steve Winwood, Joan Baez, Cher, Whitney Houston, Al Green, Roberta Flack, Mariah Carey, C+C Music Factory,...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with Beatrice Moritz, a New York based photographer specializing in political events, musical events, and portraits. Beatrice also likes photographing nature in her hometown Millbrook, New York area. For more info, or to contact Beatrice Moritz, please visit https://www.instagram.com/beatricemoritz/ -and- https://beatricemoritz.zenfolio.com/ Check our other links: T...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with Corey Nathan, host of Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other.  A great podcast which examines the lost art of the public discussion of issues without rancor and animosity. This highly recommended podcast can be found at http://www.politicsandreligion.us Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with Justin Reeves aka JD The Author about his best selling book "Post-Traumatic Streets Disorder: A Battle Within" .  The book describes his striving for a better life against all odds. Now the proud father of three boys, JD takes us through the ongoing process of his writing and his quest for a better life for his family and himself. For more information...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the history of the man-made caves beneath the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with Dr. Greg Brick.  Retired as a  Hydrologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Dr. Brick is the preeminent authority on the history of the caves, which were built specifically for breweries and cheese factories in the pre-refrigeration 18th century.  Dr. Brick is the author of &...

Send us Fan Mail Today we spoke with Don Allison, author of "I Met a Ghost at Gettysburg: A Journalist's Journey Into the Paranormal".  Mr. Allison has had quite a few paranormal experiences at Gettysburg, which led him on a journey from a naturally skeptical journalist to a hesitant believer in the supernatural. This podcast covers some of that journey, his book, and subsequent fol...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the two great books by Larry Jorgensen; "The Coca-Cola Trail" and the sequel "Return To The Coca-Cola Trail".  Mr. Jorgensen discusses the history and origins of The Coca-Cola company, and the innovations over the years that made it the iconic company it is today. Visit www.cocacolatrail.com to learn more about the books. Check our other links: Twitt...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we spoke with Tim Leary about the great good fortune of growing up in Parkchester, The Bronx, New York. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail We discussed the challenges of teaching Physical Education during the pandemic with John Hogan. Mr. Hogan is the Adaptive Physical Education Department Chair of Orange/Ulster BOCES in New York State. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube