I’ll Get The Tip Podcast

What does it take to turn a lifelong passion for art into a career in visual effects? On this episode of I’ll Get The Tip, Peter Friedman sits down with Natalie A. Palumbo, a motion graphics designer and visual effects compositor whose creative journey began at just 11 years old. What started as a way to connect and communicate with her older brother through drawing ultimately led Natalie into the...

Is AI coming for our jobs, or could it actually make us better at them? Derek Krager, author of Human First AI and founder and CEO of Practical AI and Pocket Mentor, joins I’ll Get The Tip to challenge the fear surrounding artificial intelligence. Derek shares his “Human First AI” philosophy, where AI thinks with humans, not for humans. He breaks down how businesses can use AI to amplify their wor...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Mel Gee Henderson, we go beyond the destinations and explore the people, experiences, and purpose that have shaped her extraordinary life. After traveling to 134 countries and building a career as a journalist, filmmaker, host, and executive producer of ESCAPESEEKER , Mel has collected more than incredible travel stories. She has built friendships around the worl...

What happens when a family spends generations fighting to reclaim a history that was stolen from them? On this episode of I’ll Get the Tip, we sit down with Charlène von Saher, former Olympic figure skater and granddaughter of renowned Dutch art dealer and collector Jacques Goudstikker. Before World War II, Goudstikker built one of Europe’s most extraordinary private art collections, with more tha...

The wine tasting continues at Tranquillity Vineyard! In Part 3 of our Wine Tasting Series, we go beyond simply sipping and learn what actually goes into tasting and appreciating a glass of wine. From swirling and smelling to tannins, finish, color, and flavor, we break down how your senses shape the entire experience. We also dive into the winemaking process, including how red wines get their colo...

In Part 1 of our conversation, we sit down with Mel Gee Henderson, creator, journalist, host, and executive producer of ESCAPESEEKER, whose career has taken her across the globe in search of unforgettable destinations, cultures, and stories. With 134 countries visited and counting, Mel has experienced parts of the world most people only dream of seeing. But for her, travel has never simply been ab...

What if you could actually step inside the world of James Bond? 🍸 On this episode of I’ll Get The Tip, we’re joined by Simon Firth, James Bond expert, author, traveler, and contributor to On the Tracks of 007. Simon has traveled the world uncovering the real locations behind 007, speaking with filmmakers, location scouts, production managers, and the people connected to some of Bond’s most iconic...

We’re heading inside Blush Book Lounge, a romance-focused bookstore bringing books, community, and a whole lot of personality to downtown Shelton, Connecticut. 📚💕 In this episode of I’ll Get the Tip, Kyra sits down with Jenna and Sarah for a tour of the shop and a conversation about how Blush Book Lounge came to life, from signing the lease and building a curated collection to creating a space w...

What happens when creativity, work ethic, and purpose collide? On this episode of I’ll Get the Tip, Peter Friedman and Frank Monteiro sit down with artist and creative Grant Copeland at the Mattatuck Museum, surrounded by his exhibition, Harmony and Hypocrisy. Grant shares the story behind his Harmony and Hypocrisy exhibition at the Mattatuck Museum, a collection of nine large-scale paintings crea...

What happens when hundreds of millions of dollars in stolen art simply disappears? Arthur Brand, known around the world as the “Indiana Jones of the art world,” has dedicated his life to finding out. In this episode of I’ll Get the Tip, Arthur takes us inside the secretive world of stolen masterpieces, international crime, and investigations that can take decades to crack. He shares how he became...

Mark Thomashow is back for Part 2 with even more incredible stories from inside Nike’s legendary advertising era. From Dennis Hopper and Michael Jordan to Steve Martin, Yogi Berra, Spike Lee and some Nike commercials that never even made it to air, Mark takes us behind the scenes of a time when great creative was built on trust, instinct and a willingness to take risks. He also shares why some cam...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Chris Zimmerman, we go behind the scenes of one of the most influential marketing eras in sports history. Chris shares stories from his years at Nike, working alongside incredible creative talent, helping shape legendary campaigns, and witnessing the rise of Tiger Woods. He discusses why creating an environment where people can succeed matters more than having al...

We’re back at D’Amelio’s Italian Eatery in Waterbury, Connecticut, for Episode 2 of Gastronomia with D’Amelio’s Italian Eatery, an I’ll Get The Tip Podcast series! 🍝 We started with the appetizer, and now it’s time for Part 2: the pasta. Giuseppe heads back into the kitchen to make an old-school linguine with shrimp and clams in a white sauce. Garlic, butter, olive oil, clams, shrimp, capers, Kal...

We’re back at D’Amelio’s Italian Eatery in Waterbury, Connecticut, for Episode 2 of Gastronomia with D’Amelio’s Italian Eatery, an I’ll Get The Tip Podcast series! 🍴 This time, we’re sitting down with Fratello Giuseppe & Giovanni for another night of great food, Italian tradition, and plenty of stories around the table. Gastronomia celebrates simplicity, regionality, and Mediterranean flair w...

Former CIA intelligence officer Darrell Blocker returns for Part 2 of his unforgettable conversation on I'll Get The Tip Podcast. From global conflicts and covert operations to Hollywood consulting and intelligence careers, Darrell shares incredible firsthand stories from nearly three decades with the CIA while offering a rare look at the people behind the mission. In Part 2, we discuss: Darrell's...

What was it really like behind the scenes at Nike during its most iconic era? In this episode of I'll Get The Tip, Peter Friedman sits down with Mark Thomashow, who spent 31 years as Nike's Head of Business Affairs, helping shape some of the most legendary marketing campaigns in history. From negotiating Michael Jordan's first Nike contract to securing the groundbreaking rights to use The Beatles'...

Step inside one of Connecticut's most iconic landmarks with Frank Tavera, President and CEO of the historic Palace Theater in Waterbury. In this fascinating conversation, Frank shares the incredible story behind bringing the Palace Theater back to life after sitting vacant for nearly 15 years. From securing funding and rebuilding community support to attracting Broadway productions, concerts, come...

What was the Wild West really like? Did Hollywood get it right, or has the American frontier become one of history's greatest myths? In this episode of I'll Get The Tip Podcast, we're joined by Andrew Patrick Nelson—film historian, author, museum curator, and one of the world's leading experts on Western cinema. Andrew takes us behind the myths of cowboys, outlaws, and frontier life while explorin...

Former CIA intelligence officer Darrell Blocker joins I'll Get The Tip Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about a career spent serving in the shadows and the life lessons that came with it. In Part 1, Darrell shares how growing up on military bases around the world shaped his perspective before taking listeners inside his remarkable 28-year career with the CIA. From serving in 10 countries...

Welcome back to our special 6-part series from Tranquillity Vineyard! 🍷 In Part 2, we're diving deeper into one of the most fascinating aspects of winemaking: the art of blending. What makes a great blend? Why would a winemaker combine multiple grape varieties instead of bottling them separately? How much can a single grape change the character of a wine? During this tasting, we explore how each...

In this episode of I'll Get The Tip, we sit down with Nick Deramo , co-owner of Triple Stitch Sportswear in Prospect, Connecticut. For more than 45 years, Triple Stitch has grown from a small local operation into a globally recognized branding and promotional products company, serving businesses across the country and around the world. Nick shares the incredible story behind Triple Stitch's succes...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Michelle Young, we dive deeper into one of the most fascinating untold stories of World War II. Michelle shares the incredible story of Rose Valland, the courageous museum curator who secretly documented Nazi art theft from inside occupied Paris. We explore how Adolf Hitler's failed artistic ambitions shaped his obsession with art, the Nazis' systematic looting o...

In Part 2 of our conversation with media pioneer Lee Abrams, we dive deeper into the evolution of radio, audience research, music culture, and the future of news and information. Lee shares the story of how a Christmas gift radio sparked a lifelong passion that helped reshape FM radio across America. From launching groundbreaking album-oriented rock formats to working with legendary bands like Yes...