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.

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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!

Justin Giddings—better known as The Kickstarter Guy—is a filmmaker, actor, and mentor who’s helped countless people turn passion projects into reality. From raising $32K for his first film to directing a $6 million feature, Justin has lived both sides of the creative hustle and now coaches others on how to make their own dreams happen. In this episode, he shares hard-won insights on crowdfunding, the mindset shifts that turn “someday” into “today,” and why impatience can actually be your secret weapon. Whether you’re dreaming up a new product, launching a creative project, or just looking for a spark to chase that big idea, Justin will give you the tools—and the confidence—to get started.

In our previous episode, filmmaker Will Strathmann began sharing his run-in with the Hollywood Con Queen—a con that stretched across continents and careers. What followed was years of deception, an FBI hunt, headlines in the New York Times, and the unraveling of one of Hollywood’s most bizarre scandals. That story then lead to a limited doc series called The Hollywood Con Queen that details a scam where— a man— is believed to have impersonated various female and male Hollywood executives and lured freelancers, like yourself, working in TV and Film with fake projects for more than a decade.

Here’s the continuation of Will’s account of The Hollywood Con Queen, on Tom and D.

Part 1 of our episode with Will Strathmann takes you inside the thrill of drones, shark dives, and the first twists of his run-in with the Hollywood Con Queen—continued in Part 2 in the next episode of of Tom and D .

Actor Troy Evans — that unforgettable face from ER, Bosch, Ace Ventura, and so many more — joins Tom and D for a powerful and entertaining conversation. Troy reflects on his breakout role in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, his service as a Vietnam veteran, and his struggles with PTSD, alcoholism, and even a wrongful prison sentence. He also shares warm, funny memories of John Candy and stories from a lifetime in film and TV.

This episode is heartfelt, hopeful, and hilarious — a must-listen with one of Hollywood’s great character actors (and one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet).