The Giles Files

By Nancy Giles

What's The Giles Files about?

Nancy Giles is an Emmy- winning contributor to "CBS News Sunday Morning." The girl keeps files on people she digs, and breaks down trending topics from pop culture to politics. Add a microphone and a ukulele for a fast and furious look at "what's up" through interviews, commentaries, song parodies and more.

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The Giles Files episodes:

01.06.2024
SHEILA JOHNSON: THE ART OF EXCELLENCE
She’s all that. She’s no joke. She is a powerhouse! “The Giles Files”loves us some Sheila Johnson! Take a listen and you’ll know why. Her business savvy made her the first black female billionaire in America. And her moving autobiography...
07.10.2023
DOWN IN THE CATACOMBS WITH THE DEAD??
The Giles Files kicks off our summer fun attending a DEATH OF CLASSICAL concert in the Catacombs of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn New York. Come along as we hang out, down in the dirt with the dead!
04.29.2023
DOROTHY GAITER AND JOHN BRECHER: LOVE BY THE GLASS
They write! They love! They drink! They write about what they love to drink! Meet Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, journalists and wine connoisseurs, whose much-loved "Tastings" column in the Wall Street Journal was a jumping off point for...
04.17.2023
LINDA YELLEN: WORKING WITHOUT A SCRIPT
Imagine being a college student, entering your first film in a contest, and coming in third place behind George Lucas and Martin Scorsese! That actually happened to Linda Yellen, and it was an auspicious beginning of a career in Hollywood...
07.28.2022
TERRANCE MCKNIGHT: CONCERT BLACK
Mozart, Haydn and Rachmaninoff - not you jam? Well they will be after you check out our guest, WQXR radio host Terrance McKnight. Terrance drops some knowledge on us about how the Moors in 16th century Spain were the original hit makers...
07.14.2022
WRITER/PRODUCER JOHN MARKUS: HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAY!
Show Runner. Producer. Joke writer. Award winner. John Markus has all the receipts, from writing and/or producing shows for Bill Cosby, Al Franken, Garry Shandling..even Mighty Mouse! We compare notes about creating sitcoms, joke writing, shows to watch.. and Markus...
06.30.2022
ROE vs WADE: THE BATTLE PLAN
Nancy Giles takes to the streets and discovers solutions for the recent Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision. In pure Giles Files style - funny and provocative! To get 10% off your first month at Better Help, ➡️ www.betterhelp.com/gilesfiles Or use discount...
06.23.2022
BOBBY RIVERS: REVIEWS, OPINIONS, AND JUST PLAIN GOSSIP
He’s “The Giles Files” most popular guest from last season! It’s Bobby Rivers, with his unique spin on Hollywood, past and present. He’s honest and hilarious - and you’ll love it! To get 10% off your first month at...
06.16.2022
CHRIS PHILLIPS HEARS VOICES
Who's the voice behind nickelodeon's "Face?" it's voiceover artist Chris Phillips. You'll get the back story on that crazy audition; his comedy background and some tips on how to start a voiceover career of your own - it ain't easy!...
06.09.2022
JOHN MARKUS: PITMASTER
John Markus leads a double life: on the one hand, he’s an acclaimed comedy writer and producer of “The Cosby Show,” “A Different World, “The Larry Sanders Show,” and Al Franken’s sitcom “Lateline” among others. But his true love? His...
06.02.2022
MARCUS FLOWERS: GEORGIA FOR THE WIN
Fresh off his primary win, meet Democrat Marcus Flowers. He'll be running against Marjorie Taylor Green to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Hold on to your hats! The gloves are off and the fight is on! The GIles Files digs...
05.26.2022
ARI MELBER: NEWSMAN WITH THE BEAT
The Giles Files gets the skinny from MSNBC’s Ari Melber on how he preps his spectacular daily show - “The Beat With Ari Melber”. He gives his take on how Donald Trump may evade legal prosecution; unionizing Amazon; the Kanye West legacy...
05.19.2022
AB BURNS-TUCKER: ACCIDENTIAL PUNDIT?
Meet A.B. Burns-Tucker – the content creator and law student who throws down knowledge like no other! In this episode, The Giles Files hops on the TikTok train to learn how viral TikTok and Instagram star, A.B., creates resonating content...
05.12.2022
DANCING WITH THE OUTTA PUFF DADDYS
Grab your dancing shoes and get shakin’! The Giles Files welcome the UK dad dance troupe, “Outta Puff Daddys,” to spread their message of positivity one hip-hop dance at a time. We get the boogie-down backstory behind this spectacular group. From mental health...
02.03.2022
SOUL MAN: GEORGE CAMACHO
Meet George Camacho – a real-life Jedi! Get out your socks and sandals for this relaxing and soulful episode! In this episode of The Giles Files, we talk to George Camacho; a television producer turned Franciscan Friar! Not only is...
01.27.2022
Let The Sunshine In With Chief Meteorologist Janice Huff
Meteorologists are born this way, baby! In this episode, Nancy Giles is joined by THE sassy AND smart Janice Huff - NBC 4 New York’s Chief Meteorologist! Not only is she a chief meteorologist, Janice won a “seal of approval” from the American Meteorological Society and is inducted into the New...
01.20.2022
Lewis Black: The Agony And The Ecstasy
Hold on to your hats for this episode where we talk all things shut-the-front-door funny with Lewis Black, an American comedian, actor, author, and playwright. Grab your bad-language button or “Frustrated Union of Cynical Kindreds Universal” (F.U.C.K.U) button and listen in on...
01.13.2022
All Aboard the Giles Files Express – with Bob Johnston
Chugga Chugga Choo Choo! Today we are ridin’ the rails with Bob Johnston: Trains Magazine Correspondent and all-around train enthusiast. Our last incredible road-trip from New York to Chicago was by train! We wanted to learn more about the ever-expansive world of train-travel with Bob Johnston, the best man for the job! Bob is the...
01.06.2022
THE GILES FILES FILES: OUR BOFFO FAVORITES
We’re singing sayonara to 2021 with a recap of our favorite moments! Featuring many lighthearted laughs and Giles-original musical numbers, this episode highlights the political, social, personal, and historic(al?) happenings discussed on our show this past year. And per usual – we have...
12.16.2021
BOBBY RIVERS: MOVIE NERD, CINEMA HISTORIAN
Bobby! Bobby baby Bobby bubbie Bobby! We’re talking about the multi-talented Bobby Rivers who, according to The New York Times, is “a master interviewer with a gift for impromptu banter.” Damn straight! He’s done it all - as a host...
12.09.2021
DERRICK PITTS: STAR MAN
If you flunked physics in high school or didn’t do much better in biology or chemistry - then you didn't have the right teacher. Derrick Pitts should have been your high school guide to the wild world of science -...
12.02.2021
VALARIE PETTIFORD: TRIPLE THREAT MAMA
We are serious Valarie Pettiford fans! She’s what theatre folks call a "triple threat:" a brilliant Broadway actress, singer, and dancer (trained by the great Bob Fosse). She’s a Tony-nominee for her stage work and a kick-ass actress who can play...
11.25.2021
THREE BADASS WOMEN WHO DID IT THEIR WAY
Roz Chast is an award-winning New Yorker Magazine cartoonist and author, known for her quirky perspectives on the bumps and grinds of everyday living. She is a hoot and we love her! Cindi Gomes is a longtime CBS News audio...
11.18.2021
ELIE MYSTAL: BIG BRAIN, BIGGER AFRO
A Harvard man who can break down the Constitution and our judicial system in a bombastic, brilliant and fiercely funny way, Elie Mystal is a lawyer, legal analyst, justice correspondent for The Nation magazine, and one of our all-time favorite...
11.11.2021
ROBIN GIVHAN: YEAH, I WEAR HEELS ...WHEN I WANT TO!
Robin Givhan is a Senior Critic-At-Large and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for her work at the Washington Post, a witty and keen observer of the intersection of politics, race, and the arts in today’s crazy culture. We spent a wonderful...
11.04.2021
Man with a Gavel
JUDGE NELSON JOHNSON is a prolific author, lawyer, and historian, who's best known for his NY Times bestseller "Boardwalk Empire," which was adapted into an award-winning HBO series. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video...
08.06.2020
A GILES FILES MINI: DRIVE UP TO THE DRIVE-IN
Summer 2020 - We've got the hook-up for a good time! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05.29.2020
THE GILES FILES: IT'S BLUE SKIES AND SUNNY WITH JANICE HUFF
“Look! Up in the sky...it’s thunder! It’s lightning! It’s NBC’s secret weapon, chief meteorologist Janice Huff!” She’s been the weather Wonder Woman for 25+ years -- you’ll hear all about her brilliant beginnings and learn some slick stuff about the...
03.13.2020
THE GILES FILES: ME AND MIKEY AND IT'S 1987. TRUE STORIES!
"Mikey" is a black republican! A horror novelist! An almost-“woke” dad! All sides of the actor Michael Boatman, still fighting “The Good Fight.” on CBS All Access. Man, he's got stories for days! And Malibu may be the most famous...
12.23.2019
THE GILES FILES: THE ART OF MAKING ART - Part 2
Behind-the-scenes artistry isn’t glamorous, but we want to give the glory to two bad-ass creatives: Cindi Gomes, sound technician for CBS News and Alexander Allen, celebrity stylist. These two pros work their craft - from travels with candidate Barack Obama...
12.20.2019
A GILES FILES MINI: DEMOCRATS! GET IT TOGETHER!!
Forget the debates - I can’t watch them anymore. It’s time for a candidate “kumbaya” as we move into 2020. And I have a plan that just might work. Give it a listen... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
11.11.2019
THE GILES FILES: THE ART OF MAKING ART - Part 1
Fame! Fortune! Uncertainty! Rejection! Being an artist and actually making a living at your craft is no easy feat. We talk to legendary New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast and celebrated painter-sculptor Jules Arthur to find out how they do it,...
06.24.2019
THE GILES FILES: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!
Who was your favorite science teacher? Wait: do you remember science class at all? Well, turn your phasers on “stun" and get woke with some knowledge from Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer and Planetarium Director for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia....
04.11.2019
THE GILES FILES: HA HA HA HA HA!
As Ed Sullivan would say, “We have a really big show!” Grab a cocktail, put your feet up, and get your funny on! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
02.11.2019
THE GILES FILES: THE $ONE DOLLAR$ INTERVIEW WITH COCKTAILS
Brillo pads! Microphones! And one of the best news correspondents in the biz. We grabbed Randall Pinkston, took him to the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Whitney Museum, to get the lowdown. And we show some love to Nancy P....
12.28.2018
THE GILES FILES: TIME AND ITS PIECES
I got my mind on my money and my money on my time! We interview men and their pieces at WatchTime Magazine's 2018 luxury watch event in New York City. It all winds together in the latest “Giles Files," plus...
10.14.2018
THE GILES FILES: A SALUTE TO PUBLIC SERVICE
This just in: a “Giles Files” exclusive: public servants who actually serve the public! And a young citizen with stars and stripes in his eyes envisions his future in the political arena. Plus: another edition of “Know Your Damn History,”...
07.24.2018
THE GILES FILES: DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT WITH JONATHAN CAPEHART
The Giles Files takes a road trip to Washington DC for a sassy conversation with our favorite pundit! Plus, a serendipitous drive-by with two ladies from the Daughters of the American Revolution! Add a dash of “Know Your Damn History,”...
05.14.2018
THE GILES FILES: OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL
The inside scoop on why high school boys don’t like “hoes.” AND: When is the N word cool..and when is it just plain rude? PLUS: “I’ve got to make money for camp!” Nancy’s secret diaries, from her own teen years, reveal a young...
03.26.2018
A GILES FILES MINI: YO! WHERE'S THE SHOW??
Listen to the lowdown on why we haven’t posted in awhile. But stand by: more boffo episodes coming soon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11.13.2017
THE GILES FILES: OK People, Let's Be Careful Out There
A movie cop goes berserk! A real life cop chills with chocolate treats! We catch the story behind the story with filmmaker Cory Bowles and Captain Sean Kelly from the Weehawken Police Department . And what’s with people jumping the line? ...
10.05.2017
A GILES FILES MINI: Is That A Thigh I See Before Me?
Producer Nancy Wyatt spotted a statue that looked a little strange! Take a listen, check it out on Instagram @thegilesfilespix, and help us make some sense out of it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
09.02.2017
THE GILES FILES: THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING, Run Judy Gold! Run!
Is the bromance between Donny and Vlad going through a rough patch? Who cares! We've got our own Russian comrade and he's got a few sweet tales of his own! And then a short conversation with the tall and...
07.09.2017
THE GILES FILES: Sirius XM's Pete Dominick Wants His Hair Back!
Sirius XM host Pete Dominic wants his country back and Glenda Hill wants her Arkansas back - say what? Meanwhile, Trump is churning out a tweet-storm of loony proclamations. Sad! Plus: check me while I almost bid on a sexy...
05.29.2017
THE GILES FILES: Joy Behar, Shameless Flirt!
The Emmy-winning comedian Joy Behar from “THE VIEW” talks about life, karma and flirting with Republicans; from Splendora Texas, meet Alton Dulaney: artist, teacher and all around stylish dude; plus a country music tribute to a powerful man who is...
04.10.2017
THE GILES FILES: Muslims Can Be Funny Too!
Dean Obeidallah is a comedian, essayist, Sirius XM talk show host, activist and co-producer of the documentary "The Muslims Are Coming". Dean shares his undercover mission and a beverage obsession! Meet the newest playwright on the scene, Faith Villanueva, and find...
02.27.2017
THE GILES FILES GOES TO THE MOVIES: Crusing with Hollywood Legends
Robert Osborne, the gracious and elegant Turner Classic Movies host for the last 23 years, passed away on March 6, 2017. He was 84. We had the joy of sailing with Robert on a TCM Classic Movie Cruise just over...
02.02.2017
THE GILES FILES HITS THE ROAD: The Women's March NYC
The story behind the story of my day at the Women's March in New York City, with producer Nancy Wyatt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01.22.2017
THE GILES FILES : Lewis Black exposed! MSNBC's Joy Reid, caffeine freak!
Did you know that the musical "Hello Dolly" left deep emotional scars on comedian Lewis Black? Or that MSNBC's Joy Reid is a coffee freak? Add a musical shout-out to President Barack Obama, and you've got another kick-ass edition of...
12.30.2016
THE GILES FILES Premiere Episode: Ron Reagan Gets Down With The Lowdown!
Activist, author, and MSNBC contributor Ron Reagan talks to Nancy Giles about President-Elect Donald Trump and possible constitutional conflicts; Nancy's pal Eamon from Weehawken, NJ offers an eighth-grader's perspective on election 2016; a commentary on post-election depression; a song tribute...

What's The Giles Files about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Giles Files episodes:

SHEILA JOHNSON: THE ART OF EXCELLENCE

DOWN IN THE CATACOMBS WITH THE DEAD??

DOROTHY GAITER AND JOHN BRECHER: LOVE BY THE GLASS

LINDA YELLEN: WORKING WITHOUT A SCRIPT

TERRANCE MCKNIGHT: CONCERT BLACK

WRITER/PRODUCER JOHN MARKUS: HERE I COME TO SAVE THE DAY!

ROE vs WADE: THE BATTLE PLAN

BOBBY RIVERS: REVIEWS, OPINIONS, AND JUST PLAIN GOSSIP

CHRIS PHILLIPS HEARS VOICES

JOHN MARKUS: PITMASTER

MARCUS FLOWERS: GEORGIA FOR THE WIN

ARI MELBER: NEWSMAN WITH THE BEAT

AB BURNS-TUCKER: ACCIDENTIAL PUNDIT?

DANCING WITH THE OUTTA PUFF DADDYS

SOUL MAN: GEORGE CAMACHO

Let The Sunshine In With Chief Meteorologist Janice Huff

Lewis Black: The Agony And The Ecstasy

All Aboard the Giles Files Express – with Bob Johnston

THE GILES FILES FILES: OUR BOFFO FAVORITES

BOBBY RIVERS: MOVIE NERD, CINEMA HISTORIAN

DERRICK PITTS: STAR MAN

VALARIE PETTIFORD: TRIPLE THREAT MAMA

THREE BADASS WOMEN WHO DID IT THEIR WAY

ELIE MYSTAL: BIG BRAIN, BIGGER AFRO

ROBIN GIVHAN: YEAH, I WEAR HEELS ...WHEN I WANT TO!

Man with a Gavel

A GILES FILES MINI: DRIVE UP TO THE DRIVE-IN

THE GILES FILES: IT'S BLUE SKIES AND SUNNY WITH JANICE HUFF

THE GILES FILES: ME AND MIKEY AND IT'S 1987. TRUE STORIES!

THE GILES FILES: THE ART OF MAKING ART - Part 2

A GILES FILES MINI: DEMOCRATS! GET IT TOGETHER!!

THE GILES FILES: THE ART OF MAKING ART - Part 1

THE GILES FILES: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!

THE GILES FILES: HA HA HA HA HA!

THE GILES FILES: THE $ONE DOLLAR$ INTERVIEW WITH COCKTAILS

THE GILES FILES: TIME AND ITS PIECES

THE GILES FILES: A SALUTE TO PUBLIC SERVICE

THE GILES FILES: DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT WITH JONATHAN CAPEHART

THE GILES FILES: OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL

A GILES FILES MINI: YO! WHERE'S THE SHOW??

THE GILES FILES: OK People, Let's Be Careful Out There

A GILES FILES MINI: Is That A Thigh I See Before Me?

THE GILES FILES: THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING, Run Judy Gold! Run!

THE GILES FILES: Sirius XM's Pete Dominick Wants His Hair Back!

THE GILES FILES: Joy Behar, Shameless Flirt!

THE GILES FILES: Muslims Can Be Funny Too!

THE GILES FILES GOES TO THE MOVIES: Crusing with Hollywood Legends

THE GILES FILES HITS THE ROAD: The Women's March NYC

THE GILES FILES : Lewis Black exposed! MSNBC's Joy Reid, caffeine freak!

THE GILES FILES Premiere Episode: Ron Reagan Gets Down With The Lowdown!