432: Olga Namer: Orthodox, Edibles and Owen Wilson
Comedian Olga Namer pops into the New York studio—and pops an edible—for a hilarious, honest, and surprisingly deep conversation. From growing up Orthodox Jewish in Brooklyn to smoking weed (kind of) with Owen Wilson, Olga dishes on life, love, ChatGPT therapy, and being just high enough to spill it all. Tom and Olga explore: Anxiety, edibles, and ex-husbands Why comedians outsource their self-worth What it means to grow up modern Orthodox The chaos of dating as a Jewish woman in NYC The power (and limits) of ChatGPT as your therapist
414: United Health Care CEO Dead, Awaiting Daniel Penny Verdict and Salt N Straw Ice Cream
Are jokes about the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson funny? As New York waits for the verdict of Daniel Penny’s charges of manslaughter of Jordan Neely, Tom video tapes a mentally ill man harassing late night pizza and construction workers. Plus: Tom reviews Salt N Straw ice cream. Has the craft of icecream just gotten completely out of control? Remember when Vanilla was enough?
381: Bladtcast: Talking Shane Gillis, Richard Lewis, and Long Island Colleges
A Rebroadcast of Christan Bladt’s Bladtcast with Tom Kelly as a guest! Christian and Tom talk comedy! Specifically, they will discuss the passing of Richard Lewis, a comedy club in Seattle cancelling upcoming shows for four comedians and Nick Swardson having a rough night.
379: Psychic Mom, Comedian Katie Blunt
Katie Blunt is a a comedian who is single mother of an autistic child in New York City. She is also psychic. She and Tom talk -coparenting and Katie gives Tom a quick reading at the end.
376: Tiny Houses and Air BNB Super Host (and mermaid) Abby Anderson
Abby Anderson is a 12 year Air BNB host and current super host. She owns and rents out two tiny houses in the back of her 178 year old octagon farm house in Aurora, New York. Tom Kelly worked with Abby when he was a merman at what is now Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Abby was a mermaid in Weeki Wachee Springs, worked for We Work, and has traveled the globe. What inspired her to give up that crazy life to live in a small town and be an AirBNB host? Is this former big city girl going to live in farm town for the rest of her life? Plus: Are you allowed to have sex in an AirBNB? Learn what proper etiquette is for “Air BNB Romance”.
Abby’s Smaller Tiny House in Aurora, New York (Where Tom Stayed)
Abby’s Bigger Tiny House In Aurora, New York (Shown In Video)
367: Shane Gilles And Massapequa Fan Mail
Comedian Tom Kelly reviews Shane Gillis’s stint hosting Saturday Night Live. Gillis was fired from Saturday Night Live for anti-Asian / homophobic remarks on a podcast. Was Gillis’s appearance on Saturday Night Live what fans wanted? Does it set a standard for “forgiveness” after cancellation? – Tom points out that the Massapequa Sunrise Mall Macy’s is still open. He tries to up his vibration. And reflects on being put into the “Thank You For Being A Friend” Zone. – Plus Tom reflects on the impact Quinnipiac’s Associate Dean of Admissions Al Carbone had on his college experience.
364: What Dominic Leonelli Wants You To Know About Dom
Dominic Leonelli is a stand up comedian from Ohio. Clips from his last appearance on the Tom Kelly Show have hundreds of thousands of views. The 20 minute podcast ends with Dom and Tom clarifying a point . . . for another 20 minutes.
Topics:
- What do you want people to know about you?
- Should comedians share what they WANT audiences to know or what they DON’T want audiences to know?
- Growing up in Youngstown, Ohio.
- After the podcast: Dom and Tom Kelly ask “What do you want people to know about you?” and “Who do you surround yourself with?”
- Dom’s Podcast: Dry Salami on Apple Podcasts
- Dominic Leonelli’s Instagram:
350: Debbie Gibson – Winterlicious – New Park Pizza
DEBBIE GIBSON is on the show . . . for about 30 seconds. But we’ll take it! How was the Winterlicious show? PLUS why New Park Pizza in Howard Beach Queens is the best pizza in New York City and why you’ll never experience it!
331: Heart Attack At The Comedy Show
After a month of promotion, a man had a heart attack during Tom’s show at Governor’s Comedy Club sells out. See actual behind the scenes footage of the moment, the response, and how we transitioned back to fun once the man turned out to be ok. Video users: This is the highest production values I’ve ever had on a podcast
Show Notes:
Farmingdale Teacher Gina Pellettiere / Joseph Pellettiere Fundraiser
Johnny Mac Emcee’s Instagram: heresjohnnymac