The Gritty Hour

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

Send us Fan Mail Noted Architect and Sculptor Conrad Levinson discusses his Brooklyn, NY roots and his transition from architecture to sculpture using reclaimed woods and metals. Visit http://www.conradlevenson.com/ to learn about his upcoming shows. Mr. Levenson is a veteran member of the Sculptors Guild www.https://www.sculptorsguild.org/ Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail We talked today with Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj about his podcast Old Guy Talks To Me, which focuses on “Helping Older Guys Create Kick-Ass Lives For Themselves and Those They Love”. Orest discusses a variety of topics with a variety of guests, and is centered on how you can enjoy life to the fullest in your senior years. For more information about his podcast, visit http://www.oldguyt...

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Steve from Black Glove Bricks about the ever growing community of adults who collect Lego. Steve describes the enjoyment of the hobby, the discovery of one's inner child, and the artistic expression the hobby allows. For more information, and an irreverent and humorous look at the industry, visit the Black Glove Brick YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss treating PTSD through nature with Jillian A. Brown.  A Canadian, Jillian has Kayaked across the USA from Oregon to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jillian has self-treated her PTSD through "living in the moment" in nature.  To that end she is an Eco-Guardian, and a PTSD & Mental Health Educator . Jillian A. Brown is also an accomplished photographer and documenter...

Send us Fan Mail A wild and wicked story of intellectual property theft as told by Herbert Eric Stephens, the author of "Stuck On The Outside".  It is, indeed, a wild story but the caveat is Mr. Stephens has significant documentation back up his claims. Check out the link to the book, which has kindle excerpts available, here: https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Documentation-Book-STUCK-OUTS...

Send us Fan Mail Exploring the rabbit holes of politics, pandemics, and baseball with Chris McGeady.  To learn more about his business, visit http://www.cnmhousingsolutions.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Sean E. Boy discusses the state of professional sports, changes in the economy, and changes in society, in general. #baseball #economics Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail We discuss Ecommerce strategies with Dan Cassidy. Dan is the CEO of Brandhopper Digital, a leader in digital advertising through Shopify. To find out more about Brandhopper Digital, visit http://www.brand-hopper.com Dan is also the owner of Dry Rub, an unique car-care product that protects your car seats. for more information on Dry Rub, visit http://www.getdryrub.com #Ecommerce #...

Send us Fan Mail Doctor Gil Perrone is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon on Central Park West in Manhattan.   Over the years he has developed a love of military history and has accumulated an extensive collection of militaria dating from the Revolutionary War to the current day.  We discuss how he got into the hobby, and some of the special historical items he has acquired. For more info about h...

Send us Fan Mail The usually apolitical Sean E. Boy gets some things off his chest. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the blog Farmhouse 1820 with it's author, Brooke Fedigan. As she and her family purchased an old house, she started a blog to document the upgrades, improvements, and decorations to the house. The blog itself has grown into a full lifestyle website, which can be found at Farmhouse1820.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Sean E. Boy and special guest Keith Del Valle, both life-long Met fans, discuss the upcoming 2022 baseball season.  Mr. Del Valle is an accomplished high school baseball coach who took his team to the New York City championship. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Sean E. Boy and special guest Keith Del Valle discuss their battles with the Covid virus and the therapeutics used to overcome it's effects quickly. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Audio from our Live YouTube Season 2 Opener.   "Phone a friend", with four special guests. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube