Tom Reads Your Story

Lepa Radic, Facism Fighter

Sun, 18 May 2025 20:26:16 GMT

Tom reads the now poignant story of Lepa Radic, who fought Nazi fascism literally to her last breath.

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All About Now and Then

Mon, 05 May 2025 21:35:06 GMT

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Our Wishes for a Merry Christmas 2024

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:07:57 GMT

Tom Reads Your Story returns after a long break to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas with holiday songs from Diana Krall, John Legend, and Chicago.

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Memories of His Father

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:17:24 GMT

JULY 26, 2024

MEMORIES OF HIS FATHER

Tom reads a Facebook post from his friend, Walter MIlani, about his father's difficult road to America, and his life afterwards.

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July 4th: To Honor the Immigrants

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:06:49 GMT

Episode 189; Tom reminds us on this July 4th, the great contributions made by many immigrants to the New World. This story is one of them.

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Season 5: Return of the Kamikaze

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:49:04 GMT

To honor Season 5 of TRYS, Tom brings back one of his first and greatest Audiobooks "I Know Why the Waters of the Sea Taste of Salt" by Canada's very own Steve Vernon. This time, you'll notice an added tweak to the recording.

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Dodging Apophis

Sat, 04 May 2024 03:47:22 GMT

Episode 187: Since the recent solar eclipse, Tom's mind has been on space, more specifically on the asteroid known as Apophis, and the upcoming closer-than-ever fly by that's coming towards us in a few years.

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Pete Hamill On Sinatra-Part 2

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:35:13 GMT

In episode 186, Tom continues reading from Why Sinatra Matters by Pete Hamill. After reading from the Intro in the previous episode, he digs into chapter 1 of the late Pete Hamill's great book about the greatest American musical icon, Frank Sinatra.

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Diaper Don

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:08:12 GMT

Normally shy about politics on the show, Tom alludes to a certain physical "problem" the former President has.

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Hello Acast, Goodbye Spotify

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:56:28 GMT

In episode 184, we are introduced to a new platform. After a sudden technical announcement/decision from Spotify, Acast has been chosen to bring TRYS to listeners on a hopefully more frequent and quality driven basis. A slow-but-sure process lies ahead..

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A Letter from John to Paul

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:11:53 GMT

In episode 183, from Esquire Magazine: Tom reads John Lennon's sour letter to Paul McCartney signaling the end of the Beatles breakup.

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Interesting Seinfeld Tidbits

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:09:17 GMT

In episode 182, Tom reads us some interesting facts surrounding his favorite sit-com ever, Seinfeld.

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Happy New Year, 2024

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 02:16:37 GMT

Episode 181; Tom wishes his listeners a very Happy New Year, and looks forward to the year ahead.

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A Simple 2023 Christmas Special

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:07:52 GMT

Episode 180: This years Christmas special is short and sweet, with music from Bing Crosby, David Bowie, Stacey Kent, and Mel Torme, also a very special Christmas memory from writer and frequent contributor to TRYS, Buck Matthews.

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When Will & Wylie Went Flyin'

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:40:47 GMT

Episode 179: Tom reminisces about the great Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies, his role in it, and about the day the great American humorist and writer Will Rogers went flying in Alaska with his friend, the renowned aviator Wylie Post.

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Interviewing The GO

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:46:56 GMT

Episode 178: Tom's first interview on TRYS is with the '80s "Powerpop" group The GO, who talks about their beginnings, and the recent re-release of their EP.

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Mathew Perry and Studio 60

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:27:20 GMT

In episode 177, Tom honors the late actor Matthew Perry, and talks a little about that "other" NBC comedy/drama he starred in, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

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Horror in the Middle East

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:40:08 GMT

Episode 176: Tom talks of the war happening in Israel, and reads from memes on both sides of the issue.

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Just a Little Announcement

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:28:00 GMT

Episode 175: Tom has a short announcement regarding his current "Hiatus"...

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Trouble On Everest, Pt. 2

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:06:02 GMT

Episode 174: Tom continues his read of the Get Pocket.com story Chaos at the Top of the World, by Joshua Hammer.

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Trouble On Everest, Pt. 1

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:09:05 GMT

In episode 173 Tom reads from the beginning of Chaos at the Top of the World by Joshua Hammer (GetPocket.com), the real life story of a deadly expedition on Mt. Everest in 2019.

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Pete Hamill On Sinatra, Part 1

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:10:54 GMT

Episode 172: Tom reads from the Introduction of Why Sinatra Matters, by the late great NY Author, Newspaper man, and Novelist, Pete Hamill.

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The Dinosaurs Surprise Ending

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:29:03 GMT

In episode 171, Tom reads from Science Writer/Paleontologist Kiley Black's great book The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, about the asteroid that ended their reign.

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Ladies and Gentleman, TONY BENNETT

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:46:51 GMT

Episode 170: Tom honor's and celebrates the life and career of the legendary singer, Tony Bennett.

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Comedic Shorts, Part 1

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:14:04 GMT

In episode 169 Tom reads Amanda Rantanen's short story Blood Brothers, about Stuart and his "fear of punishment".

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Planets & Signals

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:24:40 GMT

Episode 168: Tom reads of our limited ability to visit our own solar system, but also reminds us of our continuing ability to detect radio signals from far-away galaxies.

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All Things Ipanema

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:22:38 GMT

In episode 167 Tom tells us all about the The Girl From Ipanema: the place, the song, the backstory, the songwriters, and the singers.

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Rod Serling: Submitted For Your Approval

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:29:05 GMT

In episode 165 Tom tells the story of the iconic, ground breaking television writer, producer, and Host of the Twilight Zone; Rod Serling.

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The Iconic Strength of A CHORUS LINE

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:23 GMT

Episode 164: After a long trip down the Youtube rabbit hole, Tom talks about how A CHORUS LINE has not lost it's panache, energy, and plain old emotional wallop.

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The Unknown Sinatra

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:08:07 GMT

In episode 163, Tom reads about a side of Frank Sinatra few people heard little about from the usual sources until after his death in 1998: his commitment to charitable giving throughout his long career.

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Surviving Ike

Wed, 31 May 2023 14:36:58 GMT

In episode 162, Tom honors the undisputed Queen of Rock 'n Roll, Tina Turner, and tells of his unforgettable experience of seeing her LIVE. Also, a recent Washington Post article recalling her humble beginnings, and her nightmarish abusive relationship with then husband Ike Turner.

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A Season 4 Celebration!

Wed, 24 May 2023 16:51:36 GMT

Episode 161: WELCOME TO SEASON 4! Tom plays some of his finer recordings, made for either fun or for a client, that helps us understand what inspired him to create his own Spoken Word podcast.

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Thank You, Uncle James

Wed, 10 May 2023 15:45:33 GMT

In episode 160, Tom reads a Facebook post from a regular contributor, Steven Fehr. After viewing All's Quiet on the Western Front, it inspired this story containing recent information about his great uncle James, who made the ultimate sacrifice on a World War 1 battlefield.

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Off the Top of My Head, Pt. 2

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:27:54 GMT

Episode 159: Tom "goes off" on Gordon Lightfoot, dreams, and getting over a hay-fever type cold.

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Honoring Harry

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:52:40 GMT

Episode 158: in honor of his recent passing, Tom-thru words and music-honors the great singer, actor, and social activist, Harry Belafonte.

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INSTANT REPLAY: An Homage to Pete Hamill

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:12:52 GMT

Episode 157: Tom replays one of his favorites, a tribute to a true New York original, journalist Pete Hamill. This is from August 2020.

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Romantic Shorts, Pt. 2

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:31:35 GMT

Episode 156: Tom reads another romantic short story from the website Reedsy.com. It's called The Plight of Chickens, written by the one and only Lola LaForge.

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More From Sagan

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:19:48 GMT

In episode 155 Tom ads to his collection of Carl Sagan recordings by reading another quote by the late Astronomer. This new third one is called Humility.

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Two Canadian Artists

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:14:49 GMT

Episode 154: Tom tests out the new Audio improvements for the podcast with readings from two Canadian artists, singer/songwriter Jann Arden and Author/Dog Trainer Lorna Olitch.

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About Jack Ruby

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:33:48 GMT

Episode 153: Tom reads from an article in Texas Monthly that delves deeper into Jack Ruby, one of the darkest figures in the tragic world of the Kennedy assassination.

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An Oscar for Hattie

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:36:48 GMT

In episode 152 Tom mentions the recent Oscar telecast only to be reminded of Hattie McDaniel's long and painful road through poverty and the Hollywood racism of the time, that eventually led to an Oscar for playing Mammy in Gone With the Wind.

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Aye Calypso, I Sing To Your Spirit

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:23:40 GMT

Episode 151: Thanks to Cousteau.org, Tom reminds us of the great work of the Oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the world-wide journeys with his mighty ship, the Calypso.

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Pieces of Space

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:21:38 GMT

In episode 150, Tom recalls his interest in space with related written pieces he recorded in previous years, and also with some space related poetry he recently found online.

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Song of the Great Flood

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:08:35 GMT

Episode 149: Through words and music provided by Wikipedia, Aaron Neville, and the great Randy Newman song Louisiana 1927, Tom learns of the Great Flood in the south and all of the social and political changes that happened because of it.

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Help for Syria and Turkey

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:23:53 GMT

In episode 148 Tom reads of the devastation and first hand experiences of survivors and first responders of the recent Syria/Turkey earthquake. Though help has been seemingly slow to come, there are signs of help coming from several countries and organizations.

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Romantic Shorts, Pt. 1

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:22:22 GMT

Episode 147: Tom reads the Jack Kimball short story, A Table for Two at a Cafe. A slice-of-life look at a couple in a restaurant at the moment of a break up. Tom adds piano music and crowd ambiance to give the story that "overheard in a restaurant" feeling.

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Digging Up Penny Lane

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:57:46 GMT

In episode 146 Tom very surprisingly, at least to himself, lets us in on the real meanings of the lyrics of one of the Beatles greatest songs, thanks to an article from Alex Markham of the Riff-Medium.com.

(NOTE: This episode contains Adult references and language. Listener discretion is advised.)

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INSTANT REPLAY: An Homage to the Stooges

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:20:00 GMT

Episode 145: An Instant Replay from Feb. 2022, An Homage to the Stooges...

"In episode 111, thanks to a FB post recalling the 47th anniversary of Moe Howard's death, Tom celebrates thru spoken word and song, America's silliest yet most beloved comedy trio, The Three Stooges."

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Angst in a Big Box Store

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:10:11 GMT

Episode 144: Tom reads a humorous short story that reminds us of the many awkward conversations and bizarre observations one is so often thrust into while shopping at a big box store.

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FDR's January 6 Moment...Almost

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:46:35 GMT

In episode 143 Tom reads an article from Pocket.com about the thwarted plot by right wing extremists to create an insurrection at FDR's inauguration ceremony on March 4, 1933.

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2023 and the Road Ahead

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:19:05 GMT

Episode 142: Tom chats with us for a few minutes about possible changes for Tom Reads Your Story in 2023.

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It's the 3rd Annual TRYS Christmas Extravaganza!

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:34:58 GMT

In episode 141 Tom holds the third annual Christmas party with staff and friends. Included are recorded songs from those he has had connection with in past years. He dedicates this episode to all performing artists, struggling or not...MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT TOM READS YOUR STORY...WE'LL RETURN ON JANUARY 4TH, SO JOIN US!

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Letters From Dogs

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:30:33 GMT

Episode 140: Tom's a dog lover, so today we'll be hearing some letters that dogs took the time to write us, from various internet posts. (NOTE: THE THIRD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY IS NEXT WEEK!!)

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How Did Jazz Become Jazz?

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:32:57 GMT

In episode 139 Tom poses a few questions about that incredible music we so reverently and lovingly refer to as Jazz.

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José Andrés Feeds the World

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:29:27 GMT

Episode 138: This Thanksgiving Tom honors Chef, Restaurateur, and Philanthropist José Andrés. His organization, World Central Kitchen, has delivered his food creations to those facing starvation, war, disasters, and other challenges across the world.

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The Great JFK Moon Speech

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:51 GMT

In episode 137 Tom remembers and reads the speech made by President John F. Kennedy at Rice University on Sept. 12, 1962, challenging America to send a man to the Moon within 10 years.

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Rats of New York

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:09:54 GMT

Episode 136: Tom brings up New York's noticeably increasing rat problem and what's being done about it, with an article from AM New York.

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INSTANT REPLAY: A Very Strange Cat Tale

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:34:05 GMT

Episode 135: Tom replays an episode from 2021. A handful of young boys is investigating an old house with a strange feline resident. A short story by Steve Vernon known as Cat Call.

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Where We Go After the Lights Go Out

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:45:28 GMT

Episode 134: Why do science and religion clash about life after death? To shed some light on the subject, Tom reads an article by Kristen French in Nautil.us which asks the age old questions about the NDE (the Near Death experience).

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A Little Shmear of Allan Sherman

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:51:32 GMT

In episode 133, Tom sings his 2 favorite songs from 60's song Parodist, the wonderful Allan Sherman.

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The Incomparable Jimmy Webb

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:15:11 GMT

Episode 132: Tom talks Jimmy Webb, songwriter and recording artist who wrote and produced so many Glen Campbell classics, such as Wichita Lineman, Galveston, and By the Time I Get to Phoenix.

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Turning 64

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:04:28 GMT

Episode 131: Tom waxes melancholy in honor of his upcoming 64th birthday on Oct. 6 by reading a nice little article on the subject, and singing the famous Beatle song that asks the musical question...

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The Undying Sounds of Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:22:19 GMT

In episode 129 Tom proclaims his love for the Latin flavored sounds of Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66. Included are a good handful of songs, as well as readings about their beginnings and about their vocalist Lani Hall.

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e e cummings: 4 Poems

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:53:27 GMT

In episode 128, Tom executes a not-so-deep dive into the poetry of e e cummings, by reading 4 of his better known poems.

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Revisiting Gibran

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:15:03 GMT

Episode 127: After a week off, Tom returns with readings from the Lebanese-American poet Khalil Gibran, a subject he last addressed in July of 2020.

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UFO'S Over Wales, Part 3

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:55:57 GMT

Episode 126: Tom concludes his read of the Jessica Thatcher-Moore UFO story, The Berwyn Incident.

(NOTE: To allow time for an Audio-book narration commitment, Tom Reads Your Story will be off next week, and possibly the week after. Thanks for your continued support!)

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UFO's Over Wales, Part 2

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:21:41 GMT

Episode 125: Tom gives us more of his reading of The Berwyn Incident, Part 2 of Jessica Thatcher-Moore's first hand UFO story.

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UFO's Over Wales, Part 1

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:07:03 GMT

In episode 124, Tom first apologizes for being a day late. In turn he gives us part 1 of a good non-fiction UFO story called The Berwyn Incident. It takes place in Wales, and is written by Jessica Thatcher-Moore.

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The Racial Persecution of Nat King Cole

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:59:43 GMT

Episode 123: Tom performs readings (mostly from WIKI) about the life and times of racial mistreatment toward singer Nat King Cole in the 50's and 60's.

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Instant Replay: Bourdain and Sondheim

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:56:40 GMT

Episode 122: Tom replays an episode from August 11, 2021. Now recognizing that they are both no longer with us, it contains words from Anthony Bourdain about our relationship with Mexico, and also a nice FB piece about an event with Stephen Sondheim, about the making of the musical Sunday in the Park With George.

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The Soul of Lebanon

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:32:08 GMT

Episode 121: recalling his Arab-American roots, Tom plays music from a rare 50's Lebanese pop music album from his childhood known as "An Evening In Beirut". He also refers to it's star, later affectionately crowned "the Soul of Lebanon".

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Remembering The Mighty Fitz

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:56:58 GMT

Episode 120: In keeping with the Spoken Word purpose of his podcast, Tom tells us the tragic story behind the Gordon Lightfoot song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" with a reading from The Shipwreck Museum website entry called "The Fateful Journey".

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Instant Replay: Andre and Wally

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:50:11 GMT

In episode 119, Tom replays (with a few new touches added), the episode about the fond memories from one of his favorite movies, My Dinner With Andre.

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The Final Moments of Archibald Johnson

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:38:28 GMT

Episode 118: Tom plays the first audio-book he read for Author John Isaac Jones called GOING HOME. The story of the final moment of a death row prisoner that takes an unexpected, and unfamiliar turn.

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Deconstructing ABBA

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:48:10 GMT

In episode 117 Tom digs into the '70s and '80s Swedish vocal group ABBA, their music, and recent mass media re-birth thanks in large part to the Broadway musical, Mama Mia.

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Stories By Soldan, Part 2

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:58:13 GMT

In episode 116 Tom plays another chapter from an excellent Bill Soldan book, In Just the Right Light, that Tom narrated several years ago. This chapter (called The Nest, The Cage) is a heart wrenching letter from an incarcerated son to his Mother.

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Stories By Soldan, Part 1

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:40:58 GMT

Episode 115: Tom tells us of the author Bill Soldan, and plays a chapter of his book of interconnected short stories called In Just the Right Light. Tom narrated it several years ago...

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Khatia's Magical Rhapsody

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:15:39 GMT

In episode 114 Tom revisits his favorite classical piece, Rhapsody in Blue, and introduces us to the brilliant piano soloist Khatia Buniatishvili. VISIT OUR NEW FB GROUP PAGE!

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Jimmy and the Big Event

Wed, 25 May 2022 15:20:11 GMT

Episode 113: Tom plays another of his audio-book recordings, this time a dark comedy by John Isaac Jones called BLOOD ON THE SALAD. Four chapters long, all for your listening enjoyment...

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Discovering Jim Harrison

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:19:40 GMT

Episode 112: WELCOME TO SEASON 3! Thanks to a recent Facebook posting, Tom learns for the first time of Michigan poet Jim Harrison. Here we have a mere smattering of readings of his work in poetry, including "7 in the Woods", "Molly the Brave" and others...

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An Homage to the Stooges

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:21:31 GMT

In episode 111, thanks to a FB post recalling the 47th anniversary of Moe Howard's death, Tom celebrates thru spoken word and song, America's silliest yet most beloved comedy trio, The Three Stooges.

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Off the Top of My Head, Part 2

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:26:18 GMT

In episode 110, Tom free associates Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson, Bill Murray's new film incident, the Ukraine, the music of Ronnie Milsap, and Tim Horton's coffee...

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A Friend for Wilton, Part 2

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:20:23 GMT

In episode 109, we have Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 to conclude Serpentus Saragossi by John Isaac Jones...the story of a young boy's love of reptiles.

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A Friend for Wilton, Part 1

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:59:07 GMT

In episode 108, Tom begins with Chapter 1 of an audio-book he narrated in July 2018 called Serpentus Saragossii by John Isaac Jones. This is a short story about a young boy named Wilton who develops an interest in snakes. Chapter 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be heard next week.

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Memoir of a Paperboy, Part 3

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:34:46 GMT

Episode 107 is the last half of Chapter 2, and the conclusion of Antonio Commisso's memoir, Paperboys.

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Memoir of a Paperboy, Part 2

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 23:29:01 GMT

Episode 106 contains a slight change in plans: Tom intended to play Chapter 2 thru to the conclusion today, but its a little long. So today we'll hear the first half of Chapter 2, and play the second half to conclude the recording next week. Enjoy!

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Memoir of a Paperboy, Part 1

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:36:14 GMT

In Episode 105, Tom plays the first Chapter of an Audio-book narration he did in January 2019. It's a memoir called Paperboys by Antonio Commisso. A touching story of the author's childhood and his relationship with a late friend. Next week you'll hear Chapter 2, the conclusion.

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Loose Talk and Online Jokes

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:44:21 GMT

Episode 104: Tom talks about a few new DVD purchases and reads some good online jokes from Bored Panda.

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Talkin' Space...Outer Space, That Is

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:51:58 GMT

In Episode 103, Tom explores his "Inner Geek", outer space. Included are readings by Carl Sagan, and Ralph Taylor. He even does William Shatner's voice from his Autobiography, and sings that famous Bowie song.

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Ukraine in Words and Music

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 22:50:39 GMT

Episode 102: Tom reads some excellent FB posts on Ukraine from Buck Matthews, Joe Zainea, and others. There's also some good music of the people.

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The Road Ahead for TRYS

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:25:23 GMT

In episode 101, Tom talks about the twists, turns, and challenges to TRYS for the next 100 episodes. Also, a few minutes about Actors...

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Our 100th Episode: The Best of TRYS

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:43:24 GMT

Episode 100: Thanks for listening and enjoy as Tom serves up some of the best moments from his first 100 episodes!

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A Very Strange Cat Tale

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:14:57 GMT

In episode 99, Tom plays another of his book narration's, Cat Call. Steve Vernon's short story of boys on an adventure is reminiscent of Stephen King's 1982 book The Body, which later became the film Stand By Me.

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The Story of Dr. Wingate, Part 2

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:05:55 GMT

Episode 98: Tom plays Chapters 3, 4, and 5; the conclusion of Lonely Magnolia by John Isaac Jones. A long episode this week, but well worth the listen.

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The Story of Dr. Wingate, Part 1

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:21:58 GMT

Episode 97: one of Tom's best audiobook narrations is Lonely Magnolia by Florida Author John Isaac Jones. This is the story of computer genius Dr. Carl Wingate, and the pitfalls of computer dating. Tom plays chapter 1 & 2 this week.

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Instant Replay: A Bad Fishing Day Story

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:38:42 GMT

Episode 94: Tom re-runs episode 49, one of his best Short-Story Audio-book narrations. Strap in for Harry's Mermaid, written by Canada's great Sci-Fi/Horror master, the one and only Steve Vernon.

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Wise Words for the New Year

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:33:50 GMT

In episode 93, Tom reads 2 New Years postings. A poem, and a FB post, to start 2022 off right...

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Those We Lost in 2021

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:04:06 GMT

Episode 92: Tom reads, at least partially, a list of the many publicly known who passed in 2021.

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The Second Annual TRYS Christmas Party!

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:51:34 GMT

Episode 91: Our second Christmas party! Tom plays songs with a studio audience, deals with a drunk Andy Williams, and reads a Christmas poem by Maya Angelou...Join us!

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Talkin' Spielberg's West Side, 2.0

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:04:11 GMT

In episode 90, Tom talks about and reviews the movie we've all been waiting for, Steven Spielberg's West Side Story.

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3 By Petnuch

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:52:47 GMT

In episode 89 Tom presents 3 short stories by co-worker, Author, and former 80's rock band bass player, George Petnuch.

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Celebrating Sondheim

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:22:34 GMT

In episode 88, Tom celebrates and honors Composer/Lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who passed away November 26 at age 91. There is a reading and several songs sung. Join us for a long, enjoyable celebration of the most legendary musical genius of our generation.

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Thanksgiving Babble, 2021

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:54:22 GMT

In episode 87, Tom talks Kyle Rittenhouse, the upcoming Speilberg West Side Story, breaking into stand-up comedy, and of course the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your turkey!

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The Dull Time

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:11:02 GMT

Episode 86: Tom waxes bored explaining our current weird time between Halloween and Thanksgiving, when nothing is going on except cold weather.

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Thoughts on Moving

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 03:05:19 GMT

Episode 85: After a brief time off, Tom talks of his recent move to Brooklyn, NY., and about moving in general.

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Another "No Show" Announcement

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:16:03 GMT

Episode 84: Sorry. Tom's busy moving again. He hopes to see you next week.

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Garrison & Tank

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:39:33 GMT

Episode 83: Tom reads 2 posts from Garrison Keillor's website, and a short obit about the Golden Retriever named Tank.

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With Aging Comes a Little Poetry

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:38:10 GMT

In episode 82, Tom talks of his recent birthday, and reads some poetry that reflects on the thoughts and effects of getting older...

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Happy Birthday to Me! (No Show Announcement)

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:07:16 GMT

Episode 81 is a "Non-Episode", but there is a nice musical question regarding it! See you next week!

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The Surprise Pop In Tony's

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:01:55 GMT

In Episode 80, Tom reads a Tony review, and plays a chapter from one of his past audiobooks about actors...

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Off the Top of My Head, Pt. 1

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:21:16 GMT

Episode 79. Tom try's something new: free association. Slow news day? Yep.

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Michigan's Very Own, Jeff Daniels

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:46:19 GMT

In episode 78 Tom reads some nice articles (not from Facebook) about one of Michigan's favorite sons...the actor, songwriter, and Chelsea, MI. theatre producer Jeff Daniels.

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Anti-Vaxxers, and Their Final Regrets

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:06:49 GMT

In Episode 77, we learn that many anti-vaxxers are admitting they were wrong...when it's too little, too late.

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Our Pervading Angst

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:01:50 GMT

Episode 76: Tom picks a few posts to read that reflect the current dread in America...coronavirus and all it's complications, the continued abuse of power of social media in our daily lives, and the daunting challenge of dealing with it all.

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A Few Good Dads

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:18:34 GMT

In episode 75, Tom brings in sort of an accidental Fathers day episode, with four short "Dad" stories...

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More Vaxing Please

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:39:21 GMT

Episode 74: The vaccinated vs. the not vaccinated, and the Delta Variant. Also, a nice piece on the recent "Field of Dreams" game.

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Making Sunday / Loving Mexico

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:30:08 GMT

Episode 73: Tom is back from a short absence with a post from Anthony Bourdain about our problem with Mexico. Also, a nice piece about the making of Sunday in the Park with George.

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No Show, Just a Moving Announcement...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:19:31 GMT

Tom Reads Your Story will be back again soon. Look for us on August 4!

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Summer Rants, Pt. 1

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:57:14 GMT

Episode 72: Some well deserved rants on Conservative junk mail, adult bullying, and last and but not least, Tucker Carlson. Enjoy...or not.

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The July 4th Learning Curve

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:00:27 GMT

In episode 71, Tom reminds us that though we faithfully celebrate the 4th of July, as a nation we still have not admitted America's inequities to our children...

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Bullies, Gambling, and Guns

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:08:19 GMT

Episode 70: As the title states of this short but important episode, Tom brings together 3 thought provoking and persistent subjects in today's America.

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After Juneteenth

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:06:17 GMT

In Episode 69, Tom reads The Emancipation Proclamation, and also includes a nice shout-out to Fathers Day...

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Summer in the Heights, and Beyond...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:14:13 GMT

In episode 68, Tom ushers in Summer 2021 with a good article from the LA Times celebrating the film In the Heights...also interesting summer jobs from years past, and saying goodbye to the family dog...

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Remembering Tulsa

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:28:00 GMT

In episode 67, Tom reads Tom Hanks' excellent NY Times article regarding the 1921 massacre in Tulsa and it's 100th anniversary. Also, an LGBTQ posting for this Pride month, and a little piece on Melody Gardot's Moon River recording.

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The One Year Anniversary Show!

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:12:07 GMT

Episode 63 marks our one year anniversary! This week includes a post about going back to work, a great authors eulogy about the loss of his stepfather, and some wise words from comedian Steven Wright.

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Interviewing Lebowitz

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:59:08 GMT

Episode 61 includes wise words on Anthony Hopkins, the meaning of Oz, Fran Lebowitz, and those who work nights...

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Groucho & Ernest, Deconstructed

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:40:56 GMT

In Episode 59, Tom plays a post on Ernest Hemingway, The Marx Brothers, and 2 goodbyes; 1 to the family dog, and 1 to the family piano...Enjoy!

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Family, Politics, and Coronavirus; the Usual Subjects

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:32:25 GMT

In episode 58, Tom plays posts from our now most prevalent subjects in our daily lives...family, politics, and Coronavirus.

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A Little History, Family, and Humor

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:09:49 GMT

In Episode 57, Tom tells of old telephones, the family comedian, and the Palm Sunday tornado of 1965.

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The Shot During Our Cancel Culture

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:20:21 GMT

In Episode 56, Tom plays Social Media posts about some very current "hot topics": The COVID vaccination, upcoming financial fears for live Theatre in America, and Cancel Culture.

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A Piano, and Some Requests

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:27:25 GMT

in Episode 55, a Facebook post about "End of Life" requests, the daily minutia of C-Span, and the magic of an old piano...

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Kafka and Italian Cooking

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:18:02 GMT

In Episode 54, it looks like it's full speed ahead for the new format, with 4 new social media posts. Included are a Covid related story, something about the writer Kafka, as well as how life is really like Italian cooking...

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Race Relations, the Daryl Davis Way

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:17:31 GMT

In Episode 52, Tom tells the story of Daryl Davis...he befriended many members of the KKK, who eventually resigned after knowing him.

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Tom's Favorites, Pt. 5: After Billy Lost His Father

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:00:21 GMT

Episode 51: Tom reads from a past audiobook called Angel Unaware by John Isaac Jones. This is the story of a young mans loss of his father, and the spiritual connection with a new friend that comes afterward.

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Fond Memories of My Dinner With Andre

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:48:29 GMT

In Episode 50, Tom talks of his fascination of the 1981 classic Louis Malle film, My Dinner With Andre.

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Tom's Favorites, Pt. 4: A Bad Fishing Day Story

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:06:51 GMT

In Episode 49, Tom revisits HARRY'S MERMAID, by the terrific writer and Canada's own, Steve Vernon.

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Farewell to the King...Larry King, That Is

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:55:28 GMT

In Episode 48, Tom traces the history and gives a nice farewell to longtime Radio and Television broadcaster, interviewer, and writer, Larry King.

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The "Goodbye Trump" Op-Eds

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:37:51 GMT

In Episode 47, Tom reads from 2 excellent Op-Eds regarding Trumps exit, as well as a small one of his own.

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From a Phone Call, to a Terrorist Attack

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:48:08 GMT

In Episode 46, Tom reads from several stories, starting with Trumps now notorious phone call to Georgia's Governor, to the attack on our nations Capital.

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In the Year 2021 (Still Not Quite 2525)

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:44:32 GMT

In Episode 45, Tom talks of the new year of 2021, and also of that dreaded year from the prophetic song, In the Year 2525.

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2020: Finally Gone, But Not Forgotten

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:05:14 GMT

In Episode 44, Tom reads off a list of events that marked 2020, as well as a reminder to stay safe thru the dawn of 2021.

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The First Annual TRYS Christmas Party!

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:40:46 GMT

In Episode 43, Tom celebrates the Podcast's first Christmas with a studio audience. Merry Christmas and enjoy!

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Tom's Favorites, Pt. 3: A Not-So-Typical Prison Story

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:53:19 GMT

In Episode 42 Tom returns to finish his performance of Going Home, a prison short story by author John Isaac Jones, with an interesting twist...

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Tom's Favorites, Pt. 2: Back to the Kamikaze Story

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:44:42 GMT

In Episode 40, Tom's reads more from the great Steve Vernon book, I Know Why the Waters of the Sea Taste of Salt. It's a top shelf, WW2, Poetic Sci-Fi, mini epic!

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Tom's Favorites, Pt. 1: The Jeff Corey Book

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:59:12 GMT

In Episode 39, Tom reads from Chapter 2 of IMPROVISING OUT LOUD, MY LIFE TEACHING HOLLYWOOD HOW TO ACT, by Jeff Corey and Emily Corey. A great book, with Tom indulging in the voices of many Hollywood icons, so stick around!

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A Compilation of Donald Trump's Dumbest Remarks

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:55:42 GMT

In Episode 38, Tom gives us a generous sampling of Trump's greatest hits. His way of saying goodbye to the accidental comic buffoon.

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Election 2020 Aftermath : Op-Eds All Around

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:49:22 GMT

Episode 37: With the end of the Presidential election season, Tom sounds off from his blog, Random Notes, as well as with Op-Eds from CNN .

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Election Night 2020, and Trump's Possible Retribution

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:44:52 GMT

In Episode 36 Tom rehashes Trumps bizarre complaint of election fraud on the night of Nov. 3rd, when none was warranted.

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The Poetry of COVID-19

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:35:38 GMT

Episode 35: Amidst the irrepressible Corona-virus pandemic, Tom reads some of the COVID inspired verse from poets everywhere.

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The One & Only, Tony Bennett

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:23:53 GMT

In Episode 34, Tom celebrates the career of America's legendary interpreter of the American Songbook, Tony Bennett.

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Buzz Aldrin and the Apollo 11 Engineers

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:37:31 GMT

In Episode 33, we learn a little about Buzz Aldrin, and the engineers who were behind the programming of Apollo 11.

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Talking Beatles, Pt. 3: The "Paul is Dead" Rumor

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:52:02 GMT

Episode 32: In Talking Beatles, Pt. 3, Tom cracks open the whole "Paul is Dead" story, and many of us finally learn how it all went down.

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Canada's Steve Vernon Knows What Scares You

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:29:48 GMT

In Episode 31 Tom plays a bit from 2 audio-books by the great Canadian author Steve Vernon.

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John Oliver, and a Bunny Named Marlon Bundo

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:44:56 GMT

In Episode 30, Tom talks about the great political comedian John Oliver, and reads Mr. Oliver's take on a children's story - inspired by the Mike Pence family - about a bunny named Marlon Bundo.

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From Woody Allen's Collection, Pt. 1

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:12:50 GMT

In Episode 29, Tom reads from the Woody Allen collection called The Complete Prose of Woody Allen. This is part 1 with more Allen to come. Enjoy.

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The Amazing Journey of Philippe Petit

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:16:17 GMT

Episode 28: As we near another 9/11 Anniversary, Tom recounts the incredible high wire WTC performance of Funambulist, Philippe Petit.

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Jim Gaffigan Crashes Trump World

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 23:19:10 GMT

In Episode 27, Tom's favorite comedian Jim Gaffigan goes after President You-Know-Who, and he isn't apologizing.

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Talking Beatles, Pt. 2: A Beatle Poetry Reading

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:43:51 GMT

In Episode 26, Tom decides to assemble and read a collection of Beatle lyrics...as mainstream poetry.

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The Francis Scott Key You Never Knew

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:38:48 GMT

Episode 25: The DNC's Star Spangled Banner video was pretty nice. But it rarely sparks our curiosity concerning the real racial beliefs of it's author, Francis Scott Key, and it should.

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Talking Beatles, Pt. 1: Deconstructing Rigby

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:08:57 GMT

In Episode 23, Tom talks of his love for the Beatles' music, particularly the unusual and somewhat dark classic known as Eleanor Rigby.

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Sinatra, JFK, the Mob, and Payback

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:02:35 GMT

In Episode 22, Tom reads articles from Sinatra's Rat Pack days that cover his fast friendship with JFK...as well as that relationship's soon to be tragic unraveling...

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Mike Conners is Missing!

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:36:36 GMT

In Episode 21, Tom reads from the Sci-Fi epic, ISHIMARU by Louis Edward Rosas. The gold-laden Deep Space Merchant Vessel Fortin has been highjacked, and Flight Engineer Mike Connors has found himself marooned in a place where human life cannot exist...

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Due Scrittori Italiani

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 01:03:02 GMT

In Episode 20 we listen to written works by two Italian American authors, Rodney Vaccaro and Antonio Commisso. Listen as they bring the richness of their ancestry to their wonderful work.

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Here it Is: Clip Show #1

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:50:40 GMT

Welcome to Episode 19! Do Podcasts have Clip Shows? They do now. Join Tom as he digs up some old stuff.

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Goodnight Carl Reiner, and Thank You

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:41:20 GMT

In Episode 18 Tom celebrates the life of the great Carl Reiner, the comedy legend who passed on June 29, by reading from both Wikipedia and the New York Times.

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Armstrong: All About the Man on the Moon

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 21:11:41 GMT

In Episode 17 Tom reads from articles about Astronaut Neil Armstrong; the life, the legend...and even his children's poem.

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In Celebration of Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:59:55 GMT

In Episode 16 we celebrate Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, with Gustavo Dudamel Conducting the LA Phil, and Herbie Hancock at the Piano. Not to be missed!

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Fire, Fury, and "Trumpoetry"

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 22:55:28 GMT

Well here we are at Episode 15: Tom reads first from a Facebook meme touting President "You-Know-Who" pictured with a book of his own "poetry"...He sticks with the subject and later reads a bit from the Michael Wolff book "FIRE & FURY", a title Tom has always wanted to narrate.

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A Dog Story, and One Crazy Kitchen

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 23:48:58 GMT

Episode 14 includes a good Dog story narrated by the dog himself, and also a story of craziness in a restaurant kitchen.

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The Uniquely Wonderful Humor of Woody Allen and Shel Silverstein

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:33:53 GMT

In today's 13th episode, we have Woody Allen for the adults, and Shel Silverstein for the kids.

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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish...SNAKES!

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:47:50 GMT

Here we are at Episode 12. Today's episode is about children, with a classic from Dr. Seuss, as well as a story from John Isaac Jones about an orphaned boy and his pet snake.

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The Magic of Gibran and Soldan

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:24:41 GMT

Episode 11: We hear a bit of the history and the beautiful poetry of Khalil Gibran. Also from author William R. Soldan, who weaves amazing patterns with his soon-to-be-released audiobook of short stories.

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Race Relations and Other Human Problems

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:48:59 GMT

In Episode 10, Tom reads from items reflecting ongoing issues we humans deal with, both large and small.

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Fear, Frustration...and Understanding

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:17:15 GMT

Episode 9 includes two Facebook stories from friends, dealing with confrontation, anger, and learning (or not learning) to deal with those life challenges. Also a book about the kindness of others toward those who may not deserve it...

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Orthotics, a Cat, and Sidney Poitier

Mon, 25 May 2020 22:53:34 GMT

In Episode 8: An ad for Orthotics, Sidney Poitier's struggle as a young actor in NYC, and a weird cat in a haunted house...

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Bugs, Old Folks, and Jobs After Death

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:22:16 GMT

In this Episode: A commercial audition for pest control, poetry and prose by senior citizens, and an interesting life after death novel...

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Life on the "Pale Blue Dot" during COVID-19

Mon, 18 May 2020 20:34:41 GMT

In this 6th Episode: a reading from a famous passage by Dr. Carl Sagan, and also a brilliant "straight talk" COVID-19 article from Science Magazine and Dr. Peter Piot.

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The E-Class and Acting Class

Fri, 15 May 2020 19:17:08 GMT

Today there's an ad for the 2014 Mercedes E-Class, and an excerpt from a great book called IMPROVISING OUT LOUD - MY LIFE TEACHING HOLLYWOOD HOW TO ACT by Jeff Corey with Emily Corey. And a few other good things as well. C'mon over!

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Words from Old Friends

Wed, 13 May 2020 21:47:00 GMT

A good Facebook post from an old friend is read, as well as a prison short story from a familiar writer.

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Getting to Know Me, Part 2

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:57:54 GMT

A little more info about me , with more about each recording and when I got started in this. Also what the regular format is likely going to be.

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Getting to Know Me, Part 1

Fri, 08 May 2020 20:46:00 GMT

The second podcast, a little about me, with more about me in part 2! One audio-book passage, some commercial auditions, and a Commercial Demo.

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My Great Podcast Experiment

Tue, 05 May 2020 18:19:43 GMT

Just me breaking into the podcast world. Hope you join me. Today's podcast has a few things I think you will enjoy, not from someone else, but from me. Thanks for welcoming me to the neighborhood...there's plenty in store.

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