Step inside the imaginative world of sculptor and mosaic artist Kevin Champeny, known for creating thousands of tiny hand-cast urethane objects and transforming them into large-scale, mesmerizing works of art. From life size gummy bear sculptures to Donald Trump portraits made of middle fingers, Kevin’s art blurs the line between chaos and order, realism and abstraction. What starts as a joke about a giant gummy bear turns into the deepest conversation you’ll hear all week. Tom Kelly talks with mosaic artist Kevin Champeny about creating sculptures made of thousands of tiny objects — including 10,000 middle fingers forming a portrait of Trump. They talk about art, fame, defiance, surviving toxic jobs, and whether you need a fairy godfather to chase your dream. 

📷 Kevin's Instagram: KevinChampeney

📷 Kevin's YouTube:  @kevinchampeny1661 

Kevin's TikTok: @KevinChampeney

Is Levittown, Long Island Weird? Tom Kelly and guest Steve Burger discuss the movie Levittown documentary Wonderwall. What's the difference between Facebook hatemail and Instagram hatemail? Tom finds a Syosset High School Diploma and a teenage girl's diary on a street corner in New York City. Plus: A few memories of the Sunrise Mall in Massapequa and why one video about Rose's Pizza in Penn Station went viral on TikTok.

Long Island News Nostalgia and Nonsense as Tom Kelly shares his thoughts on Massapequa, Long Island's first Saint Patrick's Day parade and what htey should have done instead.

Is Chat GPT a replacement or supplement for therapy? Is it a replacement or supplement for friendship? Long Island based comedian Tom Kelly has been experimenting with using Chat GPT as both. Tom has been writing deeply personal daily "Morning Pages" journals every day as a part of Julia Cameron's Artist's Way. - Based on these intimate handwritten notes, Tom asked Chat GPT "What's wrong with Tom Kelly? Please be brutal with your advice." - Tom asked real world friend and mentor Janette Barber of Sirius XM, the Rosie O'Donnell Show, The View, to analyze what Chat GPT thinks is wrong with Tom Kelly. - THEN we ask Chat GPT to give the same advice but as Kim Kardshian. You will be shocked by the difference in tone and the quality of the advice. - This is possibly the most personal episode of the Tom Kelly Show in 5 years! But also fun and uplifting!

Is there a COST and a VALUE of being right? When is the value greater to just shut your mouth? Tom is a guest on the Governor's Comedy Club "Knock Em Dead" podcast. Tom is ambushed by someone he may or may not have wronged . . . but definitely irritated. Tom shares another story where he would have been better off just keeping his mouth shut. 

It is the “Who’s Who Of Who’s Not Whom” in New York City comedy.  The Comic Strip Live Audition Lottery.

Once a year, the Comic Strip Live holds a lottery for comedians who want to work regular paid spots at their club to get a date to get an audition.  They are the only Manhattan club to offer such an open audition. Once a year, anyone can walk off the street get a ticket and get a date to perform.

Some years, the line for an audition can get very long.  Meet the 2025 comedians who got on the line first.  Experience the camaraderie.  Also see the moment we found out that Gene Hackman died.

Appearances By:

Comic Strip Live: @TheComicStripLive

Don Wickes @Dan_Wickes

Kate McWhitey @KateMcWhitey

Kyle Lewis: @KeepItFiveStar

Antoine Nesserella: antoinenessralla

Keith Chase: @KeithTheShortGuy

Sekou Ali:@ComedyDetective

Linda Marcus Smith

Elon Musk challenges federal workers to list their top 5 accomplishments—what would YOU say if your boss asked why you deserve your job? Plus: • Lester Holt’s Farewell: Breaking news as Lester Holt steps down from NBC Nightly News, with Tom paying a heartfelt tribute. • Long Island Town Nicknames: Hilariously and crass and informal town nicknames. • Comedy Chaos: Watch Tom hilariously harass a step family during a comedy show. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more trending topics and exclusive insights! 

#ElonMusk #NBCNightlyNews #LesterHolt #FederalWorkers #Comedy #LongIsland 

Tom Appears on Christian Bladt's Bladtcast.  The two discuss.

• California Wildfires: Christian shares his experience with wildfires in Southern California, emphasizing the importance of emergency preparedness.
• Tom Kelly’s Visit to LA: Tom spent 16 days in Los Angeles, adapting to the culture and traffic differences compared to New York. He humorously compares driving behaviors in both states.
• Celebrity Encounters: Tom and Christian recall their breakfast outing where they spotted actor J.K. Simmons. Christian discouraged Tom from approaching him, which led to jokes about Hollywood etiquette.
• Comedy and Podcasting: Tom shares insights about his career, reflecting on the challenges of staying relevant in the entertainment industry. They also discuss various comedy-related podcasts and personalities, including Who Are These Podcasts?, Joe Matarese, and Stuttering John Melendez.
• SNL 50th Anniversary: The hosts speculate about the upcoming Saturday Night Live special, including whether Dennis Miller might attend.
• Aging and Appearance: Tom reflects on going gray and the moment a stranger mistook him for Christian’s father, prompting him to consider dyeing his hair.

Neighborhood Survants is a 501c that has partnered with multiple community organizations to support families affected by the Eaton Fire through their Dena Relief Donation Hub. Tom Kelly and the team from the $100,000 Pyramid volunteered for a day to help out. 

Plus our friend Franklin sends us two songs by Jerry Fontanez of Jay Givianson Music. Could these end up being new Tom Kelly Show theme songs?

Plus more!

 Neighborhood Survants

Tom Kelly Theme Song Information

"How Did the Los Angeles Wildfires of 2025 Get Out of Control?" The Los Angeles wildfires of 2025 devastated the city, leaving many wondering: how did things spiral so far out of control? In this episode, we sit down with Paul, the independent journalist behind the popular Instagram account Street People of Los Angeles, which documents the city's crime, homelessness, and urban decline. In a rare and candid interview, Paul shares his insights on the policies and decisions that may have paved the way for this disaster. Was it the leadership of Mayor Karen Bass? The influence of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives? Budget cuts? Or the role of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley? Paul argues that the roots of this crisis were planted years ago and explores how Los Angeles’s policies may be setting a dangerous precedent for other cities across the nation. This is a thoughtful, eye-opening conversation about urban management, policy failures, and the broader implications for cities everywhere. Tune in to hear the story behind the smoke.

 Show Notes: Street People Of Los Angeles:

 Charity Tom Has Volunteered With Neighborhood Survants