It's Tom Kellys first college football game at West Virginia University! What does Tom need to learn attending his first tailgate and game? Why is it illegal to burn a sofa in Morgantown? Plus: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Drama ensues!

Comedian Tom Kelly is at West Virginia University on the eve of attending his first college football game. Tom delivers drugs! Tom learns a shocking personal detail about an Uber Driver! The Uber Driver shares her revelation about West Virginia Students.

Tom gets attacked by a bird at Jones Beach.

How much communing do you have to do at a communal desk at the office?

Tom gets a picture with a celebrity.  Turns out that celebrity was accused of a crime.

Oh . . . and Tom’s iPhone went into the ocean after his Apple Care expired.

Aerial Footage: Jack Squicciarini @afd413

Whitney Uland, is a TikToker, queer filmmaker, and life coach who believes that "celebrity energy" is a real thing. She argues that celebrities emit a different type of energy that can be harnessed to achieve success in any field.

Whitney explains that celebrity energy is not just about fame or popularity. It's about having a certain presence and charisma that draws people to you. She says that this energy can be cultivated through a combination of factors, including self-confidence, authenticity, and a positive outlook on life.

We discuss how celebrity energy can be a resource used to break through creative and professional barriers. Whitney shares her own experiences of using this energy to achieve success in her clients. She also offers some tips on how you can start to cultivate your own celebrity energy.

Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to live a more fulfilling life, this episode is packed with insights that can help you achieve your goals.

Show Notes:

Whitney’s TikTok:

Whitney’s Instagram:

Whitney’s Abundant Artist Coaching:

What is a beige flag? It’s not a red flag and it’s definitely not a green one. Plus Tom is wearing the tuxedo he wore to the Army Week Association’s Army Birthday Gala. Tom shares the importance of why he attends the event every year. Plus a friend was talking about having a dating auction. Tom has some dating auction experiences with the Leukemia Lymphoma Association and Team In Training that coincide with this time of year. Tom shares some stories and dating auction tips!

Notes: Charity That Throws The Army Birthday Gala

Comedian Tom Kelly saw a man projectile poop on the side of the Long Island Expressway just before the Queensboro Bridge. Tom's reaction is going viral on TikTok. Christian Bladt of the Bladtcast gives insight and plays Limerick Trivia! Plus: What should Tom do with the well framed photo of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry?

On his last day in Higgins Beach, Maine . . . comedian Tom Kelly goes out with a woman alone to a bar on a Friday night who did not disclose she had a boyfriend BEFORE the drinks. Should people disclose their relationship status before going out? Plus: Tom goes on a bike ride through Portland, Maine.

A surprise guest Is driving to see Tom in Maine! Plus . . . Tom meets the "Dock Dogs" of Kittery, Maine. Plus . . . Tom almost falls to his doom!

Join Tom as he drives from Maine to Southhold, Long Island to perform at a fundraiser for Cast Northfork. Follow the drama when Tom misses his ferry? Also . . . are "Good Looking People" less mentally developed then ordinary people? Do people need to have bad things happen to them to make them interesting?

We asked the listener!  Name some things that are classy when you are rich and trashy when you are poor.  A unique tip for Sofa Crashers.  Tom sees students of The Jim Dandie School Of Circus Arts.  Plus . . . a theory on toxicity that may change your life.

Tom accidentally gets the Jeep stuck in the sand on Gilgo Beach. Is there wisdom we can take from having a Jeep stuck in the sand and apply it to life?

Is Tom’s Resmed CPAP Machine killing him? To deal with his sleep apnea, Tom Kelly has gotten a CPAP machine complete with a full face mask. How is Tom dealing with things like drooling quite a bit when he sleeps? Is his sleep pattern improving? Plus: Are towns with lots of small dogs better than towns with big dogs? Also: Tom has learned about the Paradoxical Commandments. They are paradoxical but worth learning from.

Tom enters the Boston Comedy Festival on a Tuesday night 9:00 show. Tom explains why he enters and how he feels about his set and the results.

President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race for President of the United States.  Peter Bales is not without hope.  In fact, Peter thinks this could be good for the democratic party and an exciting time for history.

 Show Notes:

Peter’s Stand Up Comedy Class:

Peter’s Podcast: Stand Up Memories:

Peter’s Facebook

The Writers Guild of America has gone on strike.  How does the WGA Strike relate to the everyday person and politics in America?  Do creators deserve a fair profit share from their work if the company is making money off their work in perpetuity?  How long will the strike last?  And what evolutions in entertainment will result from a prolonged strike?

Tom pontificates on what he has learned in Los Angeles while driving a rented Ford Mustang convertible.

Podcasting From New York Street, Tom Kelly gives a quick update on all of the good things going on during his trip to California. Is an athletic date a good idea for an aspirationally athletic man? Tom talks about hiking with @NikkiDelventhal back at Sleeping Giant in Connecticut and kayaking with another friend at Marina DelRay.

Jerry Springer is dead.

Today on the Tom Kelly Show, Tom dives into the legacy of the “Grandfather of Trash TV”, Jerry Springer. On "The Jerry Springer Show," Springer made a name for himself by presenting outrageous content that often left viewers shocked and scandalized. Despite criticism about his role in the decline of culture, Springer embraced his reputation as the king of trash TV. We explore the rise and fall of daytime talk shows and how they paved the way for the current trend of viral videos and social media content.

Did Tucker Carlson get fired from Fox News after his private thoughts about Donald Trump surfaced?  To be a successful broadcaster what wins?  Are Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson pundits or actors?  Authenticity or embracing the opinions that people want to hear?  Tom talks about the rise and fall of Tucker Carlson and reflects on his friend Conservative and Media personality Dave Rubin of the Rubin Report.

In Ohio, you can buy a car just by knocking on a door and making an offer. Dominic Leonelli bought a car from a guy shooting heroin and then was wondering why people in town were shooting at him whenever he drove by! Plus: What's the difference between a trailer and a pre-fabricated house? Dominic Leonelli and Tom Kelly discuss!

In Ohio, you can buy a car just by knocking on a door and making an offer. Dominic Leonelli bought a car from a guy shooting heroin and then was wondering why people in town were shooting at him whenever he drove by! Plus: What's the difference between a trailer and a pre-fabricated house? Dominic Leonelli and Tom Kelly discuss! Show Notes: Dom's Tiktok: @DomofNYC Dom's Instagram: @dominicleonelli Dom's Podcast on YouTube: Dry Salami Podcast

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. Lulu wonders if the United States landed a man on the moon? - Lulu reveals that she is dating her twin sister Lala’s boyfriend’s brother. Should you date your sister’s potential brother in law? What are the rules for when siblings date another set of siblings?

Show Notes:

 Lulu and Lala on Instagram:

Kim Kalish also went to the same high school as Tom Kelly but 12 years later. They share some of the same mentors and some of the same starting points and completely different out looks on life. Despite similar beginnings and careers, the two have different outlooks on life. Does failure lead you to destiny? Where have failures lead Kim to bigger things? Where has Tom’s failures just lead to disappointment? With over 30M views of her digital work, Kim has multiple wins at The Moth Story Slam, top accolades at the LA Storytelling Fest, and contributions to storytelling powerhouse, Soul Participant. Kim has performed on Conan, College Humor and has been featured on The Huffington Post, Cheek, and Indiewire, among other publications.

Show Notes:

Kim Kalish:

Kim's Instagram

Tom is joined by his long-time friend Steve Burger to reminisce about their time working for an ambitious small production company. Tom shares with us his experience learning video editing on an IMMIX Video Cube and Stratosphere, while also honing his salary negotiation skills. Steve adds to the conversation by sharing the valuable lesson they learned together: "Whoever cashes a check last, may not be able to cash a check at all."

Show Notes:

Steve’s Son’s “Indie Gogo” for his film 

Tom catches up with Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache from the Lady Journey podcast.  Who did Katie Hannigan play in a community theater production of Annie? 

Why doesn’t Sarah correct people when they mispronounce her name? 

The gang talks Barbies.

Why did the 1980s glorify parents dying?

Do cards matter when you give a gift?

Sam Ramsdell a comedian and TikTok star with one of the world's largest mouths, which has been recognized by the Guinness World Records. What made her start jamming things into her mouth on TikTok? And when that started getting lots of views . . . what made her her decide to do MORE than start jamming things into her mouth on TikTok? Sam grew up in Tom’s favorite vacation town Higgins Beach, Maine! PLUS . . . her boyfriend James is here too and he is awesome.

Sam’s TikTok

Sam’s Instagram

Sam's YouTube

New York City District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the State Of New York has is going to indict Donald Trump this week on charges related to the "Stormy Daniels" hush money. Tom Kelly explains why that despite his disdain for former President Donald Trump, that these this is not the prosecutor nor is this the case that a President should face charges in. On a happier note, Tom shares some amusing clips from a rough night of stand up comedy. Plus: How did Tom wind up in Instagram jail?

Paramount Plus's final season of Star Trek: Picard is being met with rave reviews by many. But not Tom Kelly. Tom expressed some of his complaints on Twitter to Star Trek: Picard production designer Dave Blass. Instead of allowing Tom to be a simple troll, Dave Blass offered to address Tom's critiques on the Tom Kelly Show podcast.

Tom Kelly catches up. Tom talks about an upcoming interview with Dave Blass from Star Trek: Picard. ALSO . . . Tom makes fun of a Sugar Daddy and his Sugar Babies in the audience. Perhaps he gets too mean? Also . . . the podcast ends with a staring contest!  Let's see how that sounds on the audio version!

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 with comedians Mike Vecchione and Joe List.

Can Tom date another comedian or should he just date a chef? Plus, we chat about the importance of scones, croissants, crystals, and soups in integrating your pre and post-pandemic selves. Join us for a hilarious and insightful conversation with two of the funniest comedians around.

Show Notes:

Lady Journey Podcast:  @ladyjourneypodcast 

Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stollemache/

Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiehanniganforever/ 

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 took over Signature Bank. Tom Kelly tells a 90 year old story about his great grandfather that makes Tom wonder is his money safer in a bank or a pillowcase.

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 were home. Yeah . . .a guest like none other. Enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

Dom's Tiktok: @DomofNYC

Dom's Instagram: @dominicleonelli

Dom's Podcast on YouTube: @drysalamipodcast 

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 producer and stand-up comedian, who has been using Chat GPT to assist in creating podcasts with mixed results. Tom is concerned that AI could replace human DJs and threaten small-market, locally-produced radio shows.

Through real-time audio experiments, we explore the impact of AI on various industries and whether or not it's coming for our jobs sooner or later. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode and discover how AI could shape the future of the entertainment and media industries.

Show Notes:

Steve’s Son’s “Indie Gogo” for his film

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.

Kerry dishes serious and fun blind item dirt about her exes including on TV personality who farted during intimate moments.

Tom challenges Kerry with the question “Should we feel bad for beautiful women who make bad choices in romantic partners?” Plus a happy ending! 

Show Notes:

Kerry’s Instagram: @ComfyWithKerry

Kerry’s TikTok: @Comfywith_kerry

Kerry’s Book: A Series Of Unfortunate Men

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 diagnosis for BII.  After experiencing many of symptoms associated with BII, including fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, and autoimmune-like symptoms, Lala had her implants removed.  She is now an “explant”. 

Lulu and Lala have stopped by the Tom Kelly Show to generate awareness about how having her breast implants removed has lead to an improvement in Lala’s health.

Show Notes: 

FDA Info on Breast Implant Illness:

Lulu and Lala on Instagram:

Driving back from Maine, Tom Kelly gets his first taste of vanlife and sleeps in his Jeep Wrangler! Plus: Updates on his work on the new ABC gameshow Lucky 13 with Shaquille O'Neil and more! -

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 reporter and whether or not Nikki Haley's initial comments about whether or not Joe Biden should take a mental competency test are agist or just plain stupid?

"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 donor-conceived children. Watch now to support the effort to make it federally illegal for doctors to switch sperm or egg donor DNA."

Show Notes:

Laura's Instagram

Laura's TikTok: 

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 not apply to you. We'll delve into this fascinating concept and explore how it challenges traditional notions of relationships and societal expectations.

On a different note, have you ever heard of prosopagnosia? It's a neurological disorder also known as face blindness, where the individual is unable to recognize faces. We'll discuss whether Tom may have this condition or if his behavior is due to feeling overwhelmed and self-absorbed.

So, sit back, relax and join us as we explore these intriguing topics and challenge our perceptions of social norms and relationships.

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 Mark" asks if scars ever really go away and if we are obliged to explain them. Don't miss this poignant and humorous journey through the marks that shape our lives.

Show Notes:

Ophira's Website: OphiraEisenberg.com

PromoCode: ScarTalk

Ophira's Instagram: OphiraE

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 Bitch With A Wig On

Shanna’s Instagram

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 Bragg and the recent New York State Assembly campaign of Tom Sullivan versus Stacey Pheffer Amato which was essential decided in court.

Tom Kelly lists why George Santos must NOT resign and why George Santos may be the congressman that we deserve.

Show Notes: North Shore Leader Picks Up On Santos Story https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2023/01/05/north-shore-leader-george-santos

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 with her ex who is on the platform.  The door closes.  They have a knowing wave and the train pulls away.  Three months later . . . Kim finds out her boyfriend died.

Kim’s show is about bereavement and living with loss. 

Yet somehow, she is funny.

With over 30 million views of her work digitally Kim also has stories that have been on television and gone viral about working in a bar, sexual fantasies and saving her dad’s life on 9/11.

Her one woman show “The Funny Thing About Death” is at the Cell Theater until January 30th

I had her on my podcast and recorded two shows.  I recorded one delightful show about how she handles the loss of her dead ex-boyfriend and an evergreen lighthearted podcast about the storytelling scene.

Kim Kalish Instagram: Kim Kalish

https://www.instagram.com/kimkalish/

Kim’s Website:

https://kimkalish.com

The stand up comedy community mouns the loss of Quentin Heggs. Also known as "Q" or "The Q Man", Q was the warm up comedian at "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" with Regis Philbin, the warm up comedian for "Tough Crowd" with Colin Quinn and was the house emcee at Dangerfield's Comedy Club in the early 2010s. - Tom fondly remembers Q and discusses Q's impact on a historic part of New York's Comedy Scene.

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 any observations how Ariel took a near death experience and turn into a viral clip?

For the rest of us:  What can non-comedians learn about success?