Tom Kelly Show

Today on the Tom Kelly Show podcast, we interview Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache, two accomplished stand-up comedians and the hosts of the charming Lady Journey podcast  In this episode, we discuss whether comedians can date other comedians, and how Katie and Sarah balance their edgy stand-up personas with their lighter podcast personalities. Katie and Sarah are in long term relatoinships wit...

Is my money safe? That's the question on many bank customers' minds after the stunning failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the past week, along with the takeover of Credit Suisse. A bank run on Silicon Valley Bank led the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to take control of the bank last Friday in the second-largest bank failure in US history. Two days later, the FDIC also to...

Dominic Leonelli is blowing up on the stand up comedy and podcast circuit. Tom calls Dom the "Buddy Hackett of Podcast Guests" because he brings his family drama, dating disasters, and insecurities to the forefront. This week, Dom talks with Tom about the New York City comedy scene, getting discovered and the time Dom hooked up with a woman in Kentucky . . . while her kids and gun toting husband w...

Join us on this episode of our podcast as we delve into the world of Computer Graphic Imagery (CGI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Steve Burger, a seasoned CGI artist who has witnessed the industry's evolution since the 1990s. Steve shares his insights on whether AI will be the end of the CGI industry or if it will help elevate the work of CG artists. We also have Tom Kelly, a radio show pr...

Note: Audio Issues Get Resolved Half Way Through. Tom celebrates International Women's Day at work . . . and also by getting rejected by a dating app match. Plus so much more. Show Notes: Steve's Son's "Indie Gogo" for his film https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/strangers-to-strangers#/

Kerry Schwartz worked with comedian Tom Kelly at America's Got Talent. Kerry is smart and gorgeous. On the surface she has it all going on. In her memoir "A Series Of Unfortunate Men", Kerry shares a darker personal story. She dealt with abandonment, depression and a "Series Of Unfortunate Men" including a TV Chef, A Pro Athlete, A Rap Artist, A Reality TV Star and a couple of alleged mobsters. Ke...

Lulu and Lala are back! Marianela "Lulu" Gonzalez and Marissa "Lala" Gonzalez are a team of Twins from The Amazing Race 33 and iHeart Radio personalities on New York's 103.5 KTU.  Lala has been open about her recent struggles with "Breast Implant Illness".  Breast implant illness (BII) is a collection of symptoms that occur in people with breast implants. While there isn't an official medical diag...

Tom Kelly explores Don Lemon's remark on CNN about whether or not former South Carolina governor and US Ambassador Nikki Haley is past her prime at the age of 51. Is the remark sexist? Or was Lemon simply expressing an unspoken double standard in this country? Do only "beautiful" people succeed in politics and on television? - Tom also explores why Jim Dolan of WABC is his favorite local TV report...

"Join Laura High on her journey as a comedian, actress, and sperm donor baby as she uses humor to shed light on the unregulated fertility rights industry. Discover how Laura has tracked down her genetic relatives using genealogy websites and her advocacy for HR 451, the fertility fraud legislation. Learn about her personal battle with a brain tumor and her fight for medical history access for dono...

we'll be discussing the concept of the "Relationship Escalator" that Tom Kelly has recently learned. This term refers to a set of social scripts or customs that dictate how people should behave and feel in certain contexts or situations. While these customs may benefit many people, they don't always apply to everyone. Being "off the relationship escalator" means living a life where these steps may...

Shanna Christmas author of "You Ain't Nothing But A B**** With A Wig On" joins Tom Kelly for an "evergreen episode" to air on Super Bowl Sunday. Does Tom look like a member of the Trump administration? Does Shana look like Britney Griner? Did Tom shave an eyebrow before a job interview? Is more successful comedian Mark Normand following Tom Kelly?

Tom has a TikTok Go Viral. How did that happen? Tom explains the elements of a successful TikTok and the pressure of following and capitalizing on his own success. - Plus: Would you take $100,000 if you knew the person you hated the most in life would get $200,000? Show Notes:  Kim Kalish's Brother's Go Fund Me : 

Join award-winning Moth storyteller and host of NPR's Ask Me Another, Ophira Eisenberg, as she explores the impact of life experiences in her new one-woman show "Leaving A Mark: A Comedy About Scars." Ophira shares personal stories that have left their mark on her and raises thought-provoking questions about how we handle the moments that scar us. Through laughter and introspection, "Leaving A Mar...

Join Tom Kelly, a veteran radio expert and comedian, as he explores the future of radio. With Audacy stock on the brink of delisting and the industry facing major challenges, will radio go the way of the dinosaur? Or is it on the brink of a comeback? Listen in as Tom shares his insights and listener-generated ideas for revolutionizing traditional radio and adapting it to the 21st century.

Shanna Christmas is comedian and writer with roots as a Occupational Therapist.  Her comic book "Nothing But A Bitch With A Wig On" warmly touches on racism in healthcare.  Shanna is also 6'3" and talks about why she chose to play college volleyball over basketball.  Shanna also explains that Tom Kelly is too tall to be a "short king". Show Notes: Butterboy Comedy Show Shanna's Book: Nothing But A...

He's lied about his resume, heritage, and education.  He may have stolen money from a Veteran's dog. Major media outlets failed to vet him.  Only one small newspaper The North Shore Leader caught onto his suspicious resume.  No one else cared. The New York media ignored George Santos.  The local New York media also ignored the New York City District Attorney campaigns of Tom Keniff versus Alvin Br...

Kim Kalish is a storyteller who has appeared on the Moth, Conan and College Humor.com. She is performing her one woman show "The Funny Thing About Death" until January 29th. Kim talks about breaking up and the death of her on again off again boyfriend from college. Sometimes she was too much to deal with.  Also, he had cheated on her.  One day, Kim is on a New York City subway.  She locks eyes wit...

Dante Nero talks about his podcast Man School 202.  He talks about how his work with Gavin McInnes was coopted by the Proud Boys movement and how it affected him.   Show Notes: Dante's Episode of "This American Life" Dante Nero Man School 202    

If someone came up to you and asked "Are you great at what you do?" what would you say? It's a simple question. Or is it?

Gianmarco Soresi met in the comedy trenches.  Now, Gianmarco hosts a hit podcast The Downside where he asks successful people the downside of their jobs.  Also, Gianmarco is a nationally touring comedian passed at The Comedy Cellar, the Stand and other major New York clubs. Our friend Ariel Elias was working with Gianmarco when she had a beer can thrown at her at a comedy club.  Did Gianmarco have...

Former View Warmup comedian, Tom Kelly reflects on working with Barbara Walters for the last 7 years of her career. What was it like behind the scenes? What are the other tributes missing? What can we learn from her?

Tom Kelly shares a few Christmas stories for those of you craving new content on this holiday week!  Back on schedule next Wednesday!  

Chat GPT is an artificial intelligence chat bot that writers, comedians, bloggers and producers out of business. Following up on a New York Times article: A New Chat Bot Is a 'Code Red' for Google's Search Business by Nico Grant and Cade Metz, comedian Tom Kelly uses an AI to produce today's Tom Kelly Show. Tom uses Chat GPT and openai.com to produce podcast close to "real time". A few unique dati...

Where do you want to be in a year?  Serial Entrepreneur Kim Perell helps you "jump" towards the dream you've been afraid to pursue!  Show Notes: Kim's Website Buy Kim's Book : Kim's Instagram :  

Stephen "tWitch" Boss from the Ellen Degeneres Show died of an apparent suicide this week. Tom Kelly, a comedian in transition between TV shows and career milestones, tries to understand his pain. Is Tom Kelly making someone else's tragic death about him? Maybe. But the pain is familiar.