The Writers Guild of America has gone on strike.  How does the WGA Strike relate to the everyday person and politics in America?  Do creators deserve a fair profit share from their work if the company is making money off their work in perpetuity?  How long will the strike last?  And what evolutions in entertainment will result from a prolonged strike?

Tom pontificates on what he has learned in Los Angeles while driving a rented Ford Mustang convertible.

Podcasting From New York Street, Tom Kelly gives a quick update on all of the good things going on during his trip to California. Is an athletic date a good idea for an aspirationally athletic man? Tom talks about hiking with @NikkiDelventhal back at Sleeping Giant in Connecticut and kayaking with another friend at Marina DelRay.

Jerry Springer is dead.

Today on the Tom Kelly Show, Tom dives into the legacy of the “Grandfather of Trash TV”, Jerry Springer. On "The Jerry Springer Show," Springer made a name for himself by presenting outrageous content that often left viewers shocked and scandalized. Despite criticism about his role in the decline of culture, Springer embraced his reputation as the king of trash TV. We explore the rise and fall of daytime talk shows and how they paved the way for the current trend of viral videos and social media content.

Did Tucker Carlson get fired from Fox News after his private thoughts about Donald Trump surfaced?  To be a successful broadcaster what wins?  Are Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson pundits or actors?  Authenticity or embracing the opinions that people want to hear?  Tom talks about the rise and fall of Tucker Carlson and reflects on his friend Conservative and Media personality Dave Rubin of the Rubin Report.

In Ohio, you can buy a car just by knocking on a door and making an offer. Dominic Leonelli bought a car from a guy shooting heroin and then was wondering why people in town were shooting at him whenever he drove by! Plus: What's the difference between a trailer and a pre-fabricated house? Dominic Leonelli and Tom Kelly discuss!

In Ohio, you can buy a car just by knocking on a door and making an offer. Dominic Leonelli bought a car from a guy shooting heroin and then was wondering why people in town were shooting at him whenever he drove by! Plus: What's the difference between a trailer and a pre-fabricated house? Dominic Leonelli and Tom Kelly discuss! Show Notes: Dom's Tiktok: @DomofNYC Dom's Instagram: @dominicleonelli Dom's Podcast on YouTube: Dry Salami Podcast

Lulu and Lala are back! Marianela "Lulu" Gonzalez and Marissa "Lala" Gonzalez are a team of Twins from The Amazing Race 33 and iHeart Radio personalities on New York’s 103.5 KTU. Lulu wonders if the United States landed a man on the moon? - Lulu reveals that she is dating her twin sister Lala’s boyfriend’s brother. Should you date your sister’s potential brother in law? What are the rules for when siblings date another set of siblings?

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Kim Kalish also went to the same high school as Tom Kelly but 12 years later. They share some of the same mentors and some of the same starting points and completely different out looks on life. Despite similar beginnings and careers, the two have different outlooks on life. Does failure lead you to destiny? Where have failures lead Kim to bigger things? Where has Tom’s failures just lead to disappointment? With over 30M views of her digital work, Kim has multiple wins at The Moth Story Slam, top accolades at the LA Storytelling Fest, and contributions to storytelling powerhouse, Soul Participant. Kim has performed on Conan, College Humor and has been featured on The Huffington Post, Cheek, and Indiewire, among other publications.

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Tom is joined by his long-time friend Steve Burger to reminisce about their time working for an ambitious small production company. Tom shares with us his experience learning video editing on an IMMIX Video Cube and Stratosphere, while also honing his salary negotiation skills. Steve adds to the conversation by sharing the valuable lesson they learned together: "Whoever cashes a check last, may not be able to cash a check at all."

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Steve’s Son’s “Indie Gogo” for his film 

Tom catches up with Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache from the Lady Journey podcast.  Who did Katie Hannigan play in a community theater production of Annie? 

Why doesn’t Sarah correct people when they mispronounce her name? 

The gang talks Barbies.

Why did the 1980s glorify parents dying?

Do cards matter when you give a gift?