Today’s guest, Parker Rice, is a photographer and NASA commercial spacesuit tech who taught astronauts how to take killer photos… in actual space. He spills the good, the bad, and the deeply gross—from building gear that works in zero gravity, to shooting jaw-dropping images on the space station, to surviving the legendary zero-G vomit spray.

We also get into his wildest wildlife photography stories and why old-school film is making a comeback as the ultimate middle finger to AI fakes, especially for courtrooms and anyone who needs proof that an image is actually real.

It’s part science, part art, part chaos. Laugh, gag a little, and space out with Tom and D.

This week we kick off our 2nd season as we sit down with Husk, the quietly brilliant and quirky mind behind those social videos where AI is dropped into everyday human interactions—and comedically exposes just how weird those moments already are.

By letting AI respond with total sincerity (and zero social instinct), Husk holds up a mirror to modern conversation, etiquette, and overthinking, maybe without realizing it himself . We talk about why these videos work, what AI gets hilariously wrong about being human, and why awkwardness might be the most honest thing we’ve got left. Funnier still, we even do a few live and on-the-spot conversations to see Husk in real-time.

Give Husk a follow on instagram @Husk.irl and on TikTok @Huskistaken

Marci Polzin of Artistic Talent Inc.—and Tom’s longtime voiceover agent—joins us to talk real representation, real talent, and what it actually takes to last in this business.

In true Festivus fashion, we air our grievances: AI, race-to-the-bottom pricing, and the Tilly Norwoods of the world cheapening brands in the name of “innovation.”

As we close out 2025, we look ahead to another year of strong opinions, questionable takes, and absolutely no plans to tone it down.

More nonsense incoming.

You know him as Randy, the bundled-up little brother from the holiday classic A Christmas Story — but Ian Petrella’s story didn’t end with “You’ll shoot your eye out.”

In Part 2, Ian joins Tom and D to dive deeper into his evolution from beloved child actor to documentary filmmaker and producer. The conversation centers on The Shark That Roared, a new documentary executive produced by Kevin Smith, exploring the unlikely second life of Jaws: The Revenge — once a notorious box-office flop, now a full-blown cult classic.

Timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jaws: The Revenge, the film examines how fandom, nostalgia, and pop-culture reevaluation can completely rewrite a movie’s legacy. Ian breaks down how the project came together, why this film deserved a reassessment, and what it’s like shepherding a passion project with deep roots in cinema history.

Expect Hollywood war stories, cult-movie love, and a thoughtful look at how time can turn “failure” into fan obsession.

🦈 The Shark That Roared — Coming Summer 2027

Part nostalgia, part film history, and fully on-brand Tom and D.

Ian Petrella—better known as Randy from A Christmas Story—joins Tom and D with unt ld stories from the set, the cast, and the fans, plus what it’s really like living in (and giving tours of) the real A Christmas Story house. From hilarious fan encounters to behind-the-scenes surprises, Ian shares it all—just in time for the annual TBS marathon of the holiday classic.

This week on Tom and D, we’re joined by Marcia Beckner—THE preeminent CEO Mentor and Culture Strategist at CultureCares.com—who helps nonprofit leaders build inclusive, connected teams and rediscover the joy in leading. Marcia shares real-world strategies for improving workplace culture, unifying teams, and addressing burnout before it takes root.

Along the way, she gets a front-row seat to one of the most “challenging” but hilarious work environments of all— the one on this podcast. From playful chaos to genuine insights, this episode offers a mix of laughter, leadership wisdom, and a little cultural intervention in real time.

Be sure to subscribe and share with ten thousand of your closest friends—because great culture (and great podcasts) are meant to be shared.

If you’ve ever stared at a video online and thought, “Okay… but did that actually happen?” Congratulations, you’re alive in 2025.

We sat down with Jeremy Carrasco — media guy, educator, and founder of Showtools.ai — whose videos have blown up online because everyone is trying to figure out what’s real anymore. Jeremy has built a massive following of people who want to know how to spot AI-generated content — whether it’s a suspicious video of a kangaroo getting arrested or a viral exchange between Mr. Rogers and Steven Hawking that can’t possibly be real— or confirm that it’s the real deal!

We talk about the blurry line between funny and misleading, how to stay grounded when reality feels negotiable, and why transparency might be the thing that saves us.

#Showtools.ai #JeremyCarrasco #aiVideos #Sora #ai #aivideo #viral

In this episode of Tom and D. D brings on his longtime friend Nat Segaloff—a film historian, storyteller, and proud member of Dom DeLuise’s legendary circle of mischief-makers. Nat is known as the man between the spotlight and the shadows—where the real Hollywood stories live—Nat shares hilarious behind-the-scenes tales, insights from a lifetime in film, and a few secrets he probably shouldn’t. He also talks about his latest book, Every Movie is a Miracle: A Colloquy Between Leonard Maltin and Nat Segaloff, co-written with the legendary Leonard Maltin and available now wherever books are sold.

Galen Clavio might just be the busiest Hoosier out there.. He’s the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, a Full Professor at The Media School at Indiana University, Director of the IU Sports Media program, and head honcho at the National Sports Journalism Center. Basically, if it involves media, students, or sports at IU — Galen’s fingerprints are on it. Oh, and one more thing… he’s also Tom’s new boss. (No pressure, right?)

In this episode, Galen dives into the role of media in modern education, the evolving challenges and opportunities in the field, and — of course — all things Indiana sports (especially Indiana Football).

When he’s not shaping young minds or running faculty meetings, Galen’s behind the mic himself — hosting Back Home Network, Prof Talk Podcast, and the the hugely popular CrimsonCast, which has been entertaining Hoosier fans since 2009.

In this engaging episode, Dr. Michael joins us to explore how the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model is transforming the patient experience—simplifying healthcare, strengthening doctor-patient relationships, and putting the focus back where it belongs: on care.

We also take a fascinating look at Grail's Galleri Test for multi-cancer early detection test (MCED), a revolutionary advancement with the potential to identify dozens of cancers from a single blood draw—long before symptoms appear.

Then, we venture into the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy, discussing the science, stigma, and surprising promise of mushrooms and other psychedelics in modern mental health treatment.

And of course, we close things out with our favorite doctor jokes—because humor can be the best medicine!